Fashion Night Out 2014

Fashion night out is usally my one night in the year that I make a note to go out too. Parties, fashion, and dinner with friends. Last year I missed it as it moved to Manchester, this year it was back in London and Im still wondering where it went?

Previous years as you turn the corner of New Bond Street you will find lots of people and the road blocked off. You can feel the atmospher and you can hear the parties and see the commotion happening down as you reach Old Bond Street. This year there was no commotion, no people, no road block.

South Molton Street seemed to be hosting most of the night and only a hand full of the main designer shops were doing anything. I dont know if it was badly advertised or just hardly any flagship stores partisipating that it just felt like such a flop compared to previous years.

I really hope next year will be better or I will end up not going any more, as this year it might as well not of happened as it felt like there was No Fashion Night Out.

#FNO #FashionNightOut2014

Ear Cuff: Ryan Storer

If you have read and seen my obsession of last years Ear Bling that was seen on the catwalks and models and as usual transcended on the likes of read carpets and music artist, you'll understand how happy I am to find the originals.

Ryan Storer jewellery.. My wish list!!

http://www.ryanstorer.com

YEY!!

Looking back at Vouge Night Out 2012

This year is probably the first Vogue Night I'll be missing. I've been awol as the last 2 months I've been suffering from Hyperemesis, so far been in hospital 4 times for what is best to describe as extreme vomiting and dehydration seen in some pregnant women. Yes I'm pregnant and having a hard 1st trimester that blogging or anything has been on hold.

As an ode to my annual Vogue Night, I thought to put up the pics of last years. As last year I had no computer to post it.

Last year I went with friends and dinner at Patara after. The main attraction was the jive dancing stage out side Hermes and loudest party must have been Micheal Kors. It looked so packed and hands in the air rocking from outside!

 

I am upset I cant be there this year. Last year I was actually paped by a magazine. My hair was shaved on one side my outfit chinos rock vest and wedges. This year I was planning long tutu skirt.. oh well next year it is then.

The House Of Peroni: Master Class with Haizhen Wang

If you have been following my fan page on facebook you would have known about such events like The House of Peroni. In the month of July The House is hosting an array of art, food, and fashion, basically the Italian lifestyle. You can walk into the rooms and see the sculptures, photography, and art. Drink and eat on the roof garden. As well as attend master classes they are holding from fashion, food, drink mixing and DJing?

I went to the Concept to Catwalk hosted by Haizhen Wang. The winner of the Fashion Fringe award 2012, and with his own label launched in 2010.

He talked about how he goes from the idea to the sketches to the making of a pattern, and in that 2hr master class, little did I know I was cutting out paper and learning about bust points, and how to make a pattern, and darts, to pinning on a template on mannequin.

I might be going to another one next Sunday. Check out their website for more information and events. Its something different to do and if you miss this month, they will be back in November.

Details:

Location: 41 Portland Place London W1
Nearest Station: Regents Park
Admission: Free unless taking a class.
Classes: Range from £16.50 inc. charges (says £15 on the site) to £20. This inc a soft drink or a bottle of Peroni.

web links:

http://thehouseofperoni.com

http://www.haizhenwang.co.uk

July 2013 Events

June was the month I was at 3 charity/fund raising events from chimes for change, Not On Our Watch and Oxjam. Was also the month for the mens wear fashion week.

On to July here is your save the date..

Dance Al Fresco

Feel like dancing in the park? Learn to tango? Or watch others do so?... Taking place all month. Head down to Hyde Park if you participate proceeds go to tree planting of the park. 

Fashion Rules

4th July is the opening of a new exhibition at Kensington Palace. Previewing clothes worn by the Queen, Princess Margaret and Princess Diana. From the spirit of the 50s down to the extravagant 80s.

Club to Catwalk

10 July is the opening of a new exhibition at the V&A. The inspirations behind 80s catwalks from the UK clubs. Showcasing over 85 outfits from the likes of John Galliano and Vivian Westwood. 

Wireless Music Festival

12-14 July Wireless festival... need I say more? Tickets are pretty much sold out unless your going VIP and there are some tickets left for Sunday. Headliners dubbed the kings of summer JT and Jay-Z.

For a faster update on any events like my facebook page where I add events in advance.

Itunes have started posting their line up for itunes festival in sept. So start signing up now if you want free tickets to see an artist or band you love.

Demobaza

Bulgarian designers Demo and Tono created Demoboza in 2008 selling their unique creations on its on line store, which later turned into limited editions. Soon after in 2010 saw the opening of its showroom/store in Sofia.

"The combination between Bulgarian post-socialist spirit and the extraordinary futuristic dreams, together with intentional unwariness to details, are the basis of Demobaza’s philosophy, which has generated the concept of deconstructive uniform."

"About the style:


Minimal and futuristic look expressed by deconstructive sporty shapes.
 Uniform built of trashy and bad made looking elements. 
"

www.demobaza.com

Maybe I have been watching too much manga anime. Ever wanted to have that futuristic desert look? I stumbled across them after a chat with a client and have used some of their images for look collages for a prospective styling gig.

As much as the looks are All Saints gone extreme, and the designers have styled looks with other brand collaborations such as G-Star and Diesel. I can see male pop stars dancing around in Demoboza jackets or pants, and si-fi moves dressed in stylish nomad. 

Day Out: Chimes for Change

This week has been crazy. With the sun out I had been out with friends and last weekend I had to help open a new store in Bicester Village, getting me home late. So a few nights to let my hair down was required.

This month kicked off with the Chimes for Change concert that was also aired on BBC and was sponsored by Gucci. A charity event to help girls and women everywhere, for better health, education and justice. 

It had an amazing line up of singers and guests star appearances that we were just going on like school kids saying Oh My God or screaming! Obviously they were all gucci clad. Was like watching a Gucci concert. 

That aside, it is a cause and something that people should support and I am happy to know that the money I paid for the ticket is going to just that. 

Please support Chimes for Change. These artist are 1 person that made a difference in our lives imagine how you too can also make a difference in others. 

http://www.chimeforchange.org

Wish List: Get Your Geek On

This month there hasn't been many events form me to add to the facebook fan page apart from concerts that are to happen in the near future. May has been a month in movies. A few weeks ago was the premier of Iron Man, then Star Trek, that was on general release not so long ago, next was the premier and release of Fast and Furious 6, now The great Gatsby, and next week is The Man of Steal. I think I have been in the cinema almost every week! so to continue with my geekness as these movies are of true sci-fi/comic nature (I even caught myself talking to a man at a computer store about external hard drives and other computer jargon) I thought why not create my wish list as well as a geek-chic outfit.

Bringing the geek varsity to the street:

• The obvious Geek t-shirt, but in the boys fit (for the "I'm wearing my bf's tee" sexy feel)
• A pencil skirt (get it "pencil skirt" told you geek!)
• Customised converse which I want!!!! well it is a wish list!
• You can always add a varsity jacket for that school look and get your Gatsby look with the 20s hair, make up and heals. 

• The Nerd t-shirt from Amazon in forest green if you like
• Chinos for that american boy look but street it up from g-star
• For some reason I think guys are better in high tops, converse or supra?!

kEar Bling

SS2012 saw Chanel bring back ear cuffs, which I remember back when I was in high school 17-18 years ago, setting the trend in school and cementing my rock edge style. FW2013 sees it as a trend getting stronger with Roberto Cavali and Dries Van Noten.

It has grown and evolved from 18 years ago where it was just a simple cuff to what is now extended right round your ear with the possibilities of gems, pearls and feathers. Just how I love my knuckle rings (that I rocked out last summer) these bad boys will dress up and rock out any outfit, bringing you edge with femininity in a statement.

ASOS and top shop had a few but the ones I bought had to be more ear-bling.

Here's the haul..

FW2013 and the past few collections might be more obvious about necklaces, but I like my statements to be more under the radar, making a bigger impact. Can't wait to use these for a shoot!