Deadly Ponies Mr Safari Hobo Bag

Deadly Ponies Mr Safari Hobo Bag

source: http://www.spanishmossshop.com/

I’ve been on the hunt for a slouchy, fur-trimmed bag and think I may have found it in this Deadly Ponies beauty.  I am in love with the detailing and how it all comes together so effortlessly. This bag is pretty trans-seasonal too – it would be great in winter with leather trousers and jumpers and then in summer with little shorts and fringed tops.

Anja Rubik for i-D Winter 2011

Anja Rubik Cover i-D Winter 2011source: http://fashiongonerogue.com/

Candy colours + upside down + big expression = very cool cover.

Topshop Party Collection AW11

Topshop Party Collection

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source: http://www.look.co.uk/

*Schwwwwooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff …* (fades into nothing) – that’s the sound of my poor bank balance now Topshop have brought out this completely awesome Party collection.

The juxtaposition of dark and light outfits, and the gorgeous textures of fur and leather have really created an instantly recognisable and gorgeous collection. I also love the blue accents – it’s like the candy-coloured hair of models and brings a quirky flavour to otherwise quite simple looks. Not sure where I stand on the sequins though – I like how they look but they’re usually so awkward and difficult to wear. That’s small beans though. The collection as a whole is pure party goodness – and a lot of these pieces would translate well into everyday wear too.

Sorry bank balance. But I just can’t say no!

Dirty Pretty Things Lingerie

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A while ago I won a competition over at Freak Deluxe for £100 to spend on Dirty Pretty Things lingerie. Sadly they had stock issues and so the prize changed to a bra and pants set of their own choice sent over to me (grumble grumble, I really wanted this beauty), but luckily the set they sent me was perfect in both style and fit. I love the little skull and cross bones, as I’m totally all-out Comic-Con crazy when it comes to the Japanese anime One Piece (I have a t-shirt to wear when I watch the show and sign and dance along to the theme-tune … ahem), so now I can channel my favourite pirates whilst being sexy at the same time. Yes!

Stylist Beauty Shoot

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It was so difficult waiting to share these photos with you! A few weeks ago me and Callum headed down to Hoxton to the lovely Jonny Storey’s studio for a beauty shoot with Stylist magazine. If you live in London you’ll no doubt have seen issues being handed out at tube station entrances/exits, though often by the time I’ve got there they’ve run out of copies. No wonder as the magazine is completely awesome, and amazingly – completely free!

Anyway, for their 100th issue, they had readers create the entire magazine, and I got chosen as one of four girls to test out some smart new beauty products and have a photoshoot to show the results. I had an amazing day – all the stylists and Stylist staff were great, and it was lovely to spend time with the other  girls. There was also A LOT of food, so that kept me and Callum happy!

I’m so glad I can share the pictures from the day now because not only was it an incredible experience, but also I really think some of these pictures are Callum’s best ones yet. In fact, I’m thinking of changing WordPress theme to have bigger pictures, as this small size at the moment doesn’t do his photographs justice … what do you think?

To read the feature either pick up a copy of the magazine if you’re in London or have a look at the online version here. I think the reader issue was a really cool initiative. After all, readers know what they want to see in a magazine, and it also gave many of us a chance to experience the workings of Stylist. Although there was a bit of an awkward moment today on the tube where someone sitting opposite with a Stylist open in their hands was staring suspiciously at me …