Vivienne Westwood Shoes!

Supported by Melissa

Get down to Selfridges this month to see this spectacular exhibition of one of the most famous fashion designers Vivienne Westwood to see a selection of her most iconic shoes from 1973-2010. The exhibition includes the 1996 Toile Print Boot, 1999 Sahara plimsoll to the nurse inspired 15.5 cm heel; one if Westwood's famous fetishism influenced pieces.

The exhibition is open everyday during store hours, based on the lower ground floor and entrance is free, so Selfridges is the place to be on your lunch break this month to celebrate the iconic footwear that have become art through Westwood's creativity and style. I can't wait to go and have a butchers!!

The Legend Corinne Day

I must say it was a shock returning back from Reading Festival this bank holiday weekend to find out the sad news about photographer Corinne Day passing away on Friday 27th August 2010 from Brain Cancer. 


She will be remembered for her individual documentary photography that captured the attention of the industry and her fans; most famously for British Vogue. Her most famous and iconic images were those of Kate Moss.

Kate Moss - British Vogue - 1993

Kate Moss -  2001

The limited edition print above of Kate Moss was put up for sale by a group of Miss Day's friends and supporters to try and raise money for the expensive medical treatment she needed. There were 500 copies available selling for £100 a print.

Corinne Day will forever be a icon for her unique work and style and will be missed throughout the fashion and photography industry. I for sure will miss flicking through Vogue to come across her fun and inspirational photography. The following images are a few of my favourites:

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x  Rest in peace Corinne Day  x

Long Long Long!

Fendi - A/W 2010/11
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One of my favourite trends for this Autumn/Winter is the ankle-grazed look. Following on from a very popular trend throughout Spring/Summer 2010 the stylishly 'long' trend is going to explode into everyones wardrobe this winter, night and day this trend looks hot! The silhouette has changed and the Ankle-grazed to upper shin lengths are here to stay, however how minimal or drastic the garment appears it will have you and looking incredibly powerful, tall and sophisticated this season.

Here's a few examples of my favourite catwalk pieces for the trend:

Peter Som - A/W 2010/11
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Dries Van Noten -  A/W 2010/11
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Kimberly Ovitz - A/W 2010/11
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Richard Chai Love - A/W 2010/11
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Fendi's A/W collection is stunning. I love the style and completed look of the collection for the A/W catwalk show. The pale skin of the model contrasted with the toned down autumnal colours in the garment gave the collection a rural but deluxe feel.

I love the two-piece style for the trend, which both Dries Van Noten and Kimberly Ovitz have featured in their collections. Kimberly Ovitz has got it spot on, (with her whole career so far it seems! Ovitz has been one of the few successful designers to make it so big in her second year of business; already being featured on Net-A-Porter; the worlds premier online luxury fashion destination) in this case the simplicity of the garment is really beautiful, the model looks so overwhelmingly tall. This co-ordinating two piece is defiantly something I want to have in my wardrobe this winter.

Here's some pieces for the trend I have found on the high street; 

(ASOS have some great jumpsuits on offer)

ASOS
Front- Silk Open Back Jumpsuit >>
£65.00
www.asos.com

ASOS
<< Back- Silk Open Back Jumpsuit
£65.00
www.asos.com

Reiss
Danni Pebble Upper Shin Length Skirt
£95.00
www.reissonline.com

Topshop
70s Cord Flare By Boutique
£80.00
www.topshop.com

ASOS
Dress Monster Button Front
Jersey Jumpsuit
£85.00
www.asos.com

Miss Selfridge
Grey Crinkle Maxi Skirt
£22.00
www.missselfridge.com

Reading Festival 2010!!

The tickets have arrived and its only 10 days 

until all the fun is due to start!!! 

I can't wait, however I do wish that the sun will take his straw hat off and shine shine shine for the whole weekend as the outfit potential is so much for exciting!!!

I can not wait to see... Libertines, Klaxons, Mumford and Sons, Bombay Bicycle club, Dizzie rascal, Guns and Roses, Arcade Fire, Cypress Hill, You Me at Six, The Macabees, Marina and the Diamonds and sooo much more!!

Of course, i have been thinking of what i want to take to wear, as it is next weekend so some may say i have left it late to plan the festival outfits!

My olive Hunter wellies are staring at me everyday dying to get hold of my tootsies!

Also on my wish list for the weekend...

Over-the-knee socks (Rokit - £5)

Long socks are my essential festival item, they make any outfit look cute, keep your feet dry and need i say more?!

Also i would love: Cut off denim gillet, Satin slip dress, Basic strappy maxi dress (£18 from Topshop in the most gorgeous colours) to pack in my ruck sack ohhhhh and Sunglasses...

These babies will do!!

'60s Tortoiseshell circular 'Coco' Sunglasses' yes please!

Ohh.......& defiantly a rain mac will be needed no doubt! The pak-a-parka's are always a good choice on a budget, and comes in a great choice of colours!

My wish list is bound to grow MUCH bigger throughout the week...

Art in Fashion

My first blog post...defiantly about time i put this little blog into good use!!

Ohh these illustrations are right up my street...

Jason Brooks

Amelia

Hiroshi Tanabe

Irene Cocktail Suit (circa 1950 USA)

Hiroshi Tanabe

Candy

David Downton

Chanel

Gladys Perint Palmer

John Galliano for Christian Dior, Paris Haute Couture July 2009

David Downton

Versace

Francois Berthoud

NY Girl Yellow

I was having a wonder on vogue.com the other day and came across an 'Art in Fashion' collaboration with Vogue and the Fashion Illustration Gallery. Vogue.com now gives its readers the opportunity to purchase famous fashion illustrations that have featured throughout all the top magazines, giving collectors the chance to buy some of the most recognised illustrations in fashion.

I have featured a few of my favourites from the collection...and well lets say I am very jealous that I can't afford ANY of them!!

All available from:   http://www.vogue.co.uk/art-in-fashion/