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Love these necklaces by (of)matter.
I craving one that reads '17'. My birthday, not like it's cliched at all!
http://supermarkethq.com/product/perpetual-necklace-custom-number

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Dapper Dan

On my daily reading session of all my favourite blogs, i came across something which really caught my eye.
The mens fashion and style blog Style Salvage occasionally features a post called 'Magazines in the Spotlight' where they discuss, analyse and offer their opinions on a new, or recently discovered magazine that is of particular interest. Usually magazines that are doing something different either in terms of their attitude, direction, overall voice, that kind of thing.

They've just done one of these posts recently about a new magazine called Dapper Dan. Now i know the title sounds a bit cheesy but never judge a book by its cover and all that! The magazine is clearly influenced by Fantastic Man aesthetically, lots of black and white, clean design, classic typography. Now i cannot commennt of the content myself, having not read it, but according to the Style Salvage men the read it wonderful, and 'varied enough to keep even the most wandering minds focused and inspired'.
From reading their review of it and looking at the images, it looks like my kind of magazine. Like Fantastic Man, it's all about the design, classic details and effortless style. I really want to go and get myself a copy but unfortunately it's only on sale in Paris apparently, but global stockists are expected soon so hopefully i wont have too long to wait! Trip to R.D Franks looks imminant!
Unless i give in and order it online from Colette!

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Escape to Wonderland

So Friday was the release of Tim Burton's eagerly anticipated interpretation of Alice In Wonderland!
I've been waiting for this to come out since it was first announced and cannot wait to see it! Might drag my mum out tomorrow while i'm at home, or drag Liam out Wednesday!
I've heard and read snippets of reviews and peoples thoughts on it already, [some good, some not so good] but i'm ignoring them all. I don't want my view to be tainted before i see it for myself.
I love Tim Burton's work, from his quirky illustrations, to his interesting short films, to his big blockbusters and with the connection he has with Mr Johnny Depp, the audience is left with an insight into their weird, kooky, gothic wonderland.
So i'm sure this latest installment will be a treat!

Laurel Avenue Bakery is selling cute little 'Down the Rabbit Hole' boxes filled with Alice themed treats!

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Oui Oui

So, i'm back up north for a long (and much needed) weekend at home! Its so nice to see the family and just be able to chill out and have a full fridge haha! Plus it was my brothers birthday yesterday, so it was nice to celebrate it with him for the first time in 3 years seeing as ive always had uni stuff going on!
Anyway, aside from keeping up with research and what not for FMP, it's meant i can get up to date with all the goings on from fashion weeks. Some exciting collections going on in Paris, so here's just some of my favourites:

RICK OWENS

I loved how he played around with using padded up segments to represent armour almost. It was very much warrior-woman-esque and the eye makeup was fantastic! Fur hooded coat this way please!

LANVIN

Ooo la la, i want so much from this collection. Sexy, strong & statement, all the traits of the typical Lanvin lady. My particular favourite was the black jumpsuit. Makes me wanna chop my hair and dye it black!

PEDRO LOURENCO

A relatively new designer as far as i'm aware, feel free to correct me if i'm wrong mind you! I just found his collection really interesting. i loved his interpretation of mixing harsh leather with soft chiffons and velvet.

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD

Aaah, Dame Viv, love of my life! Fabulous and fun for autumn/winter 10. Like a child in a dress up box who's raided their mum's makeup, it's just wonderful! I loved the layering, the colours, the cute crowns and oversized bouquets of flowers. Now i NEED the gorgeous floral dress for my summer wardrobe [centre, bottom row] !!

CHRISTIAN DIOR

Well Galliano whiped it out the bag yet again for a fantastic collection for Dior. The pallete of gentle pastel colours alongside rich brown leathers was perfect. I'd quite like a pair of those cute frilly socks [right, top row] and my hair all jazzed up like that too please. Favourite look? Centre, bottom row for me!
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Book 77 - Issue Two!

Final Major Project -FMP- is under way now, meaning its only a matter of months till i can be officially labeled a 'Graduate'! I think i like that, but it means i'm stripped of my student status and therefore have no valid excuse to be a bum and be a wreck! Time to get a job, get my own proper place and be a grown up :( BOOO

Anyway, my FMP involves creating issue two of my fabulous Book 77 magazine that i created for the last project along with a team of fellow students. This time it's just me and Naomi working on it so its a lot more responsibility. We're co-editors, and while im focusing on all the art direction and web design, she's focusing on the fashion editing side of things.

Issue two (working title - The Flamboyant Issue) is based around a different British eccentric, one im sure you're familiar with, a Mr Quentin Crisp! So you can expect lots of quirky features, hats, scarfs, colour, flamboyancy, eccentricity and lots more craziness! I'm not going to divulge too much as of now, but i'll be posting little snippents every now and then.

The magazine is going to be launched at a live event in London in April which is majorly exciting! More info to come later when more it confirmed!

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Step up to the Pugh

Its now Paris Fashion week and the time to pull out the big names! Christian Dior, Chanel, John Galliano oh i love you!
But, i'm here to talk about dear Mr Pugh. After our love affair was ignited during a film project last year, i became somewhat obsessed! A year on, the obsession has died down but i still adore his collections. Its so interesting to have been able to follow his journey from those crazy bunny suits which generated so much hype, to his conceptual but totally wearable pieces of today. They still have that Pugh vibe to them with a very graphic edge, lots of leather and gothic nature but they're just realised in a much more accessible way.
Here's a snippet from his A/W 2010 collection shown in Paris on Tuesday.

Oh how i would die for that leather jacket!! If i was a hot shot fashion bod right now, i would totally be a Gareth Pugh girl. Black, graphic, gothic, perfect perfect perfect. I love the shapes he creates, the structure of the pieces, everything.

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Twisted Burlesque

Paolo Roversi for Another Magazine S/S 2010.

Model - Guinevere Van Seenus

Stylist - Olivier Rizzo

I love love love this shoot! Its gorgeous! The colours and tones, the lighting, the location and the BEAUTIFUL lingerie!

As Olivier describes it, "The idea was twisted, burlesque, pornography, and the amazing beauty of Guinevere herself".

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