All Swamped In Flowers

And so Summer Begins

The SS11 shows have begun, it seems so odd as it now just feels like Autumn; though this is the way of the fashion Industry, 'Fashion Forward'.

One of the collections I have seen is Alexander Wang's. Absolutely breath taking. The painted white hair, matched to the garments, so fresh, reminded me so much of the 90's...Though what made it really to my liking as the mixture of fabrics; which is a key technique of mine, and mixing it with older styles. On top of this keeping it relaxed at the same time. The tones very much consisted of pastels and light tones, as summer does, of pastel greens, to yellows to whites; a beautiful mixture.

Images from

http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/gallery/34/8321/0/alexander-wang-ss11 http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/gallery/34/8321/13/alexander-wang-ss11

http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/gallery/34/8321/1/alexander-wang-ss11

http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/gallery/34/8321/9/alexander-wang-ss11

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I think i maybe a shoeoholic

Quick post! Sorry for the lack of posting, I have been so busy plus stressed but all will be revealed soon! Anyhow being a sucker for vintage, I couldn't resist these beauties. First of all the amazing 70's midnight blue sequin heels, I feel like the Punky version of Dorothy in them, clicking the heels to the phycadelic home of the 70's ;). Last of all my gorgeous office school shoes; a mix between brogues and Loafers, with the to tone, it adds a whole edge to it. I've just got one word...
S H O E S!

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OH MY JEEPERS

You may have noticed I just did a post on creepers but i decded I had more to add,so new post about must buys! From Jeffrey Campbell to creepers.

Jeffrey Campbell has been slowwly moving up the secene; first being a huge hit in America, and being available from Nasty Gal (best vinatge shop ever!). Though now it's here on the highstreet, available in Office and Motel. Take a look at the beauties....(shoe craving)

Images from
http://www.motelrocks.com/shop/products/Jeffrey-Campbell-%252d-Black-Clinic-Wedges-with-side-metal-plate.html
http://www.shopnastygal.com/products/new/clothing/shoes/Lita-Platform-Boot-%252d-Mustard.html
http://www.shopnastygal.com/products/new/clothing/shoes/Why-Stop-Platform.html

Talking about Motel, check out their new collection; it's amazing!

Images from
http://www.motelrocks.com/shop/pages/Lookbook.html
http://www.motelrocks.com/shop/pages/Lookbook.html

Last of all the AMAZING CREPERS!

New trend! Creepers are the new Dr Marten, I'm thinking massive hit next year, and they are coming on the scene this AW. Vogue recently used them for a shoot, proving to be high fashion. Works perfectly with floaty dresses, and textures, the whole contrast really works, evident in Viktor and Rolf AW10. . Plus Izzy from StudMuffin (oh yes Izzy's unite, and sorry for miss spelling before!) where's them really where, I shall be doing some shoots with them soon, both for lookbook and my collection (MASSIVOO PHOTO SHOOT COMING UP WHOOP)! Also don't forget to check out Armand Basi, she has done a great AW10 collection with creeprs, I'm envious of her, a bit similar to mine, with the textures, seen with the first two pics!

Images from

refinery29.com

debutanteclothing.com

nanowrimo.org

14:35
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Neglect

Well it may have seemed like the blog had died, but the fact is I have been awfully busy, and school starts tomorrow including GCSE'S, oh joy....! So just in my little segment of free time, I thought i had to do a blog post! The first thing that occurred to my head was ...VINTAGE, we all love vintage; it's unique, it can be cheap, it has a story and remember it's not what you wear it's how you wear it ;) (a bit cheesy...)!

Well for all you followers, I have found something quite special.... ' THE VINTAGE KILO SALE'! Including garments from the 1960's -1980's, accessories, both womenswear and menswear! The whole catch is that, every kilo of vintage garments and accessories you buy is only £15! Otherwise you can buy any other garments from the price of £5-£8, depending on what it is, and accessories from £5, and coats from £10! Nothing could sound better, and will do a massivoooo blog post when it comes up, as I will make sure I'll be attending to see how good it is.

It takes place on the 13th and 14th Of November, in the lo actions off Brick Lane, perfect vintage spot:
The Rag Factory
16 Heneage Street
London
E1 5LJ
(Just off Brick Lane, Whitechapel end)

For more info visit: The Vintage Kilo

P.S. I am so HAAAAAPPPY with all the late new followers, 110!!! YAAAY :D keep it up ;),

Follow/ Comment/ Hype

Images from
http://thevintagekilo.co.uk/
http://thevintagekilo.co.uk/#/photos/4533938280

19:49
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Business

I have been so busy recently filming for a TV programme, can't say what it is for copyright reason, but it's to do with fashion, so that's the reason for lack of posting! Also I was in Topshop yesterday on Oxford Street, and we got evacuated! The alarms suddenly went off while I was in the toilet, and about a few thousand people flooded out. Plus I saw Diana Vickers!! Now due to busy schedule, I shall leave you with some beautiful exclusive AW10 collection images by Louis Vuitton. Beautiful, and emphasising 'more is less'.

Images from
http://www.dazeddigital.com/Fashion/gallery/19/8092/5/Exclusive_Louis_Vuitton_Images
http://www.dazeddigital.com/Fashion/gallery/19/8092/3/Exclusive_Louis_Vuitton_Images
http://www.dazeddigital.com/Fashion/gallery/19/8092/0/Exclusive_Louis_Vuitton_Images
http://www.dazeddigital.com/Fashion/gallery/19/8092/0/Exclusive_Louis_Vuitton_Images

21:42
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New blog Design...

Votes were pretty close, but well it turned out to be a 'Nay' to the new blog design, and well I in some ways agree, and trust me I've wanted a bigger layout. So I'm thinking of moving...wordpress, tmblr? I really need something that shows off the images, after all this is a fashion blog! But do not fret, I shall keep looking through their templates and see what I can do...;)

And here is some insane make up I did over the weekend, and also the song I'm addicted to ;) :

21:49
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Special people; yes very special

My dear dear followers, now I know the blog layout has changed, and I can't change it back, as of Bloggers new template designer; SO ANNOYING! And the new designs aren't as spacious! Okay, sorry a bit of moaning there. Anyways please place your vote in the poll on the right for new blog design!

Well I met up with my friend Cora; we had a rather coooool day, bought some funky fabrics. I shall do a post on that later, once i've made my design, which consists of vintage lace sleeves, and spandex...don't worry it's not as disastrous as it sounds ;). Here are a few pics of our day; while chilling ;):

Little Cora

A beautiful Sunset we enjoyed

I think I look weird

Insane zip-wire times

This is ma favvvvvveeeeee; so so so so so pretty of cora!

Sun for an eye? How cool would that be?!

Lookbook post ;)

22:32
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Creative Inspiration

A pure imagery post, when looking for creative inspiration; for a collection I'm doing. I find the best way to go is to look through images. In this case, and most cases I normally choose 'Dazed and Confused' magazine, though saving that for another post ;). So I google image searched ( a search based on dazed and confused;)); and what a miracle it is, the amount of homework done through that.... Will be back to normal posting soon, busy times ahead.

Images from

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://cdn4.mattters.com/photos/photos/1229475/riley-keough-dazed-confused-april-1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://lifestyle.mattters.com/2010/3/23/6/new-baby-scare-tactics&usg=__w5Xib02sPAroAdoqwr86dYBHRpQ=&h=400&w=600&sz=115&hl=en&start=41&tbnid=SoyGSCIhLc7CKM:&tbnh=139&tbnw=165&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddazed%2Band%2Bconfused%2Bhippie%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D611%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C1027&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=540&vpy=246&dur=651&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=125&ty=117&ei=0XJhTJCYNoyTjAfi6bDECQ&oei=L3JhTPKXI8Wj4Ab-h9TlCQ&esq=12&page=3&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:12,s:41&biw=1280&bih=611
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_yrWxlxIO3p2HjLW-jdE5D6imztRxev1GvWlqCmOq6puIX1rtOY5J24km6xUETWXQwKd5xzXx3cqxX75R8TAG4quiwCjf0nqUuue4LAZ8y-wLTFXWwOGgUGqpkJJhyxkx2jOe03QMtU/s400/Dazed+%2526+Confused+editorial+November+2008.jpg&imgrefurl=http://couturecarrie.blogspot.com/2009/10/fur-in-technicolor.html&usg=__NCbfQRt5zGk7J1mVgrZRHRVGnpc=&h=400&w=307&sz=30&hl=en&start=41&tbnid=oOErFd-mXhsLSM:&tbnh=152&tbnw=115&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddazed%2Band%2Bconfused%2Bhippie%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D611%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C831&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=591&ei=VXNhTMTaJYfQjAewqrS_CQ&oei=L3JhTPKXI8Wj4Ab-h9TlCQ&esq=18&page=3&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:41&tx=60&ty=87&biw=1280&bih=611
rag-pony.blogspot.com
fashionising.com
stylecaster.com
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o170/ROCKISM_101/hippie-1-2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm%3Ffuseaction%3Dblog.ListAllCustom%26friendId%3D66316956%26swapped%3Dtrue&usg=__-r2DrjVkR20YJdCq6QIv_VE0rI0=&h=600&w=692&sz=86&hl=en&start=126&tbnid=8tRF7qIUQaFVjM:&tbnh=132&tbnw=185&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddazed%2Band%2Bconfused%2Bhippie%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dsafari%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Den%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D611%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C2882&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=392&ei=jXRhTIC0GsOQjAe0xKGsCQ&oei=L3JhTPKXI8Wj4Ab-h9TlCQ&esq=32&page=7&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:126&tx=111&ty=84&biw=1280&bih=611
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http://harlequinsparty.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html
couturecarrie.blogspot.com

16:55
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Connnnnntinuuuuuued

Okay, well I really should be tidying up now. It would seem like I'd be a neat person, but I am literally the messiest person on this planet. Once i had mouldy water, yep I know Lovely, though I have learnt from that, the only mess that is a threat is my 'floordrobe'.

Anyway here are my other designs, from AGGGEEESSSSS ago. I've done more in one, as these are my least favourite, and well sometimes feel like they put me to shame...

A simple customised pair of jeans splattered with paint, referring to the artist Jackson Pollock. The other designs to come aren't so me, but I still like them ;). The jeans look fab with DM's, and I'm thinking of making a waistcoat out of Jean labels ;) ( have a few old Levi ones around :D) and studs I recently purchased.

Here you go :

2) Chiffon Floral dress, I did a post on it at the beginning of starting my blog, but it wasn't a clear enough picture. I love the drapes, I am absolutely in love with draping, which is why I played on my new mannequin with chiffon ( see below)...

3) Playing with the Mannequin...would look better maybe with an unusual funky top ( e.g cheerleader top), leather trousers, DM's, or wedges. Or completely contrasting as a shawl of some sort, with a fitted sweetheart dress, t- bar shoes, red lipstick, and head scarf; the glamizon look ;).

P.s thinking of redoing my blog design???

All designs and images COPYRIGHT OF ALL SWAMPED IN FLOWERS

17:32
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Continued

Garment 2

Customisation

As said before last week, these next few posts or so, are full of my designs and creations. So her is garment 2.

At the moment i am absolutely obsessed with American Prep style, hence the purchase of a cheerleading Vintage vest...
So I decided to customise a preppy cardigan, but add chiffon and a collar, to give it an edge; and a bit more me with the mix of styles.
The Chiffon was used for sleeves, here is the pattern cutting process of adding the sleeves.