Clashing Colours.













1st and 6th Image- Putney, 2nd -5th Image -What I wore: Dress- Topshop, Shirt- Miss Selfridge, Collar- made by me, Studded Choker- My mum's, Coat- thrifted, Tights- Primark, Socks- Tesco, Creepers- Underground. Yes I know you can see my spilt Starbucks Frappuccino on my tights.

Such a tiering weekend, I've up at 8 every day- and for me that's early, especially being a teenager and blahh. I had history revision classes (yes, I know, it was on the weekend! We were advised to go...), and stressful dance exams. On top of all that, I managed to fit in a quick visit to piteresque Putney with my friend Chloe. I managed to dig myself the ultimate bargain for a vintage jumper at £2 from a charity shop- *SCORE*! 

On a more fashion orientated note, I have been obsessed with Japanese street style at the moment: the candy-floss colours, dainty dresses, and splendid socks; all together creating a very scrumptious aesthetic!  (Sadly, it can't all seem as scrumptious as normal, with the devastating earthquakes and Tsunami.) I've been carrying the buffalo bag around as if it's my own pet; it's been everywhere with me this weekend. Bringing on possible sarcastic comments such as 'nice bag'; oh well I think it's rather precious, and at the end of the day it's that famous pretentious word- Fashion. 

Finally for once, I get to wear my own clothes to school on Thursday! Rather than the poo smothering brown uniform, that makes us look like a forrest of trees. Though only on the condition, of wearing national colours; there's always a 'but'. 

Anyhow, I won't write anymore, especially whilst having writers block and producing a rather shameful piece. 

Have a great week! 

Riding in the Orange hood.









You've seen it in Burberry Prorsum AW11, Alexander Wang SS11, Prada AW11 to even here. Plastic is everywhere, the futuristic aesthetic adds that (ever so famous word that can make anyone sound a bit knowledgable) 'edge'. Plus makes you look a bit more updated than the normal pretentious hipster. So on that note, I purchased it. It being a luminous orange transparent tent, with extra protection for your head. A brilliantly amazing plastic cape from Topshop; I just couldn't resist. With elements of Jeremy Scott peeping through; I literally sprinted to the rack, and it was as if the luminosity was shining out like a God- send. I robotically (get the pun, with the whole futuristic theme ;)?) then matched the cape with a plastic bow I'd made and garments that matched in the same transparent way. Ooooooooo, also I think you can see Little Red Riding Hood remising in the outfit. Maybe due to the D&G SS11 having subconsciously draw me to style this outfit; and then with hints of the Black Swan (you know that sweet but not sweet vibe? Hence the plastic).


Burberry Prorsum Raincoat- the resemblance is crazzzyyyyyy!



Many thanks to all the emails, comments and new followers! I'll be replying to comments on Friday due to a busy schedule this week. Though keep up with the comments and emails, they literally do make my day!

When you meet a neon Genie.





70's inspired moodboard: Images from Handbag Fairy Blog, Halston 1970's, Fiorucci Perfume , Ali MacGraw, Comme De Garcons AW07, Roxy Music, Philosophy AW11, Marc Jacobs SS11 Campaign, Smiley Face, I'm a cheerleader! and Meadham Kirchhoff SS11

It was that time of the month...well, to clean your bedroom/wardrobe. Once all my clothes had been gathered (well, the majority); I was flashed with candy colours that I never knew I owned- Marc Jacobs SS11, Meadham Kirchhoff SS11 and Philosophy AW11 whizzed round my head (take a look at the above moodboard). Today, was going to be 70's inspired. The little whirlwind eventually leading me to put on my Dance costume Genie pants (at least they'll be worn more than once).




 Finally it gave me a purpose to wear the most hideous sunglasses I own; with peace signs that dangle from the sides. They are beyond AMAZING. I feel like a psychedelic bug when I wear them... a psychedelic bug that can fly back to the 70's.  With 70's inspired colours going through my outfit, I was inspired by Comme de Garcons AW07, and decided it was the time to wear a necklace I made in the Summer: a chain with a spray painted doll's dress; complimenting the acid Barbie pinks and candy colours. 

(excuse my dodgy face,  the glasses have that effect on me. Yes, I know I look very stupid.)


The necklace I made
 What I wore:
Shirt- H &M
Top- from when I was like 7?
Necklace- Made by me
Skirt- Gift
Tights- Primark
Socks- Topshop
Shoes- Ebay
Glasses- Brick Lane

I sadly now have to fly back to homework of 2011. 

P.S Look forward to a giveaway coming up, my blog's going to be a year old soon! Thanks so so so so so much for all the comments and followers, you guys are fab! 

Granny Space Martians





Just noticed the cross; makes it a bit sinister- reminds me of film noir (teehee)





  "Great balls of fire. Don't bother me anymore, and don't call me sugar. "As cliché as the quote is, I couldn't resist but starting with a quote from an era of inspiration for these photos and outfit; the late 1930's and 40's. (However, I'm always mixing decades, so you can probably see a bit of 70's and 80's collaborated...) So when visiting your Grandma's, it seems like the perfect inspiration and location for photos. What's not to love about granny chic? The little visit has made me yearn to play on Granny futurism; pleated plastic skirts, metallic florals and tartan, and fur Loafers (maybe a later post). Anyhow, before I completely ramble on and space off into my little dreamworld of 

"Granny Space Martians", 
I'll continue with the outfit description.

Now *in one of those soft Granny voices*, you can see the satin, almost kimono top is a bit out of place. Though when I think of Geishas, I always think clean cut outfits; totally complimenting the chicness of the 40's. Then the Flared trousers are a bit 1920's reminiscent, but with the shapes constructed in the whole outfit it creates the 40's vibe (I hope). Then it was time for some sparkle and dazzle. I could never wear an outfit with out a bit of vibrancy in colour. So out came the metallic polo neck shirt! Finally I then added a green necklace to match my green wedges, a camel satchel to match the trousers (and also I even carried the tonal vibe with a camel coat when outside- I was shocked at my willingness to keep to one colour scheme; it's unheard of for me).

Fashion can seem all a bit of a dressing up game to me. Well, it's a bit more than that. 


Opening Quote from Gone with the Wind. 

Dreamscape

You are probably sick to death of AW11 posts, but I thought I'd put you through the joy of seeing one again- my top 3 collections so far (I'm still waiting for Viktor and Rolf).

Prada
Where do I start? Lavish fabrics and textures; snakeskin, fur, wool, sequins to plastic. It was as if God had answered my prayers to my dream purchases (however, I can't afford any of it; well at least I can sit here, and stare and drool). The collection seemed to progress through the decades of glam woman; from 50's shapes to shapes familiar of today. One piece that progressed with every styled outfit were fur flapperesque hats--maybe to suggest an idea of a lack of innocence in glamour since the 1920's? However, the collection was innocent. Fabrics were taken out of their usual home sweet home shapes: such as snakeskin shoes to plastic cocktail dresses, all just above the knee. The collection consisted of dress that were mainly straight up and down, rather than the known sensual Prada shapes; suggesting 60's dolly bird dresses. Some of the dresses even referenced to the Yves Saint Laurent Mondrian dress; with block shapes. All evoking simplicity in a futuristic way; maybe it's Miuccia Prada's vision of the new glam woman? (I could ramble on, but then you probably wouldn't even look through the other two collections below.)

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Philosophy 
As soon as I opened the page I was in ore. I felt like a dozen Oompa Loompas had transformed into beautiful, simplistic and wearable garments. The models walked on to the catwalk, and then put on their coat on. It reminded me of those sweets that revealed something inside that matched to the outer sweetness, or like dressing easter eggs (complimented by the yellow chick fur jacket). It was everything but reminiscent of winter. 60's shapes were fluid through the whole collection made out of preppy knits or lace: argyle and plaid, with matching floral designs. The colours were key to the collection, with candy blues, yellows, pinks and purples; making the flirty thigh length dresses even sweeter. Now, normally I'm not one for wearable collections, but I feel that's what made this collection even more jaw-drippingly beautiful- the simplicity. I now just cannot wait to wear my newly purchased faux fur easter egg purple jacket, with a matching coloured skirt (that I found whilst cleaning the house of mess that I live in today- sorry just had to mention it, I'm actually so proud that my room is for once nearly tidy).

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(Read on and you'll see why I put in the end photo with the shrine like objects.)
Meadham Kirchoff 
We all remember Meadham Kirchoff's colour bursting collection of SS11, well this collection was completely the opposite. A mass collection familiar to last season was put away, and AW11 was a shrunken collection of 25 outfits; both menswear and womenswear- but by no means not as interesting. The models trooped down the runway, in very similar garments, and of a very small number; this was due to uniformity being the key theme. Then a possible inspiration flashed to me. Puritan. A witch printed jumper, crosses, and matching garments; though wait for it, there's more...the models walked around what seemed to be shrines of some sort- possibly to symbolise worship. From vibrant red garments to a progression of black, and some of the garments seemed to have been styled back to front. (Weird Arty Farty talk about to begin). This could have been done to suggest the dark side, maybe they had been seen to be Witches (think of the crucible), hence the witch printed jumper (gosh I want that jumper sooo bad). Could this theme have been chosen due to fashion trends being a uniform for some people, having the power to manipulate them?

Well now I'll let you ponder on these collections- there's a lot to ponder about. 


Plus feel free to email me at izzy.dot@btinternet.com for any comments about these collections, or your favourites, or just maybe a little review? 

Images from Style.com

Floral dipping.







Headbands, socks, heels, jacket- Primark, top?, skirt made  by me


This is not a AW11 orientated post.
Instead it is a post based around a summer loving and other worldly feelings. Let's think Alice +Olivia, Anna Sui and Givenchy Couture; all thrown in together with futurism, tacky childhood vibes, and of course a gothic atmosphere (how could I not resist?!). Armed with my new purchases from the cheap and cheerful primark's SS11 collection, and the dead roses left from valentines day; the photos seemed like the right thing to do . (Plus I must add, Primark is Amazing at the moment: from floral headbands, wide leg trousers, nude coloured blouses to lace ankle socks. I really suggest you go!) Yes, I know you are thinking it's a bit cheap with nearly the whole outfit being from Primark, depicting the outfit as being more costume - but what's a teenage girl to do on budget? However, I can't keep off the topic of London Fashion Week for long. So instead of ending the post with a favourite AW11 collection, i'll be sharing a full review in the next post. Till then, I'll probably be mourning over the fact that half term is nearly over with still a heap of work to do.

P.S Thanks for all the wonderful comments and new followers! Will be replying  to comments later tonight and tomorrow. Plus here's my dip dyed hair that I was talking about in the last post...

Stepping into colours.







What I wore this weekend: Camden Market bag, Zara Dress, Vintage top, Miss Selfridge Shirt, Vintage Jacket. I think layering will be a key feature blooming into my looks-- I just can't get enough of that style seen in AW11 catwalks. 

Finally it's half term ( a very long awaited one). I began the break with going to see Crystal castles with Amy, dyeing my hair and 5 hours of Art work-which is still incomplete. First of all I just need to scream out (via my keyboard) how amazing crystal castles was! Alice Glass sadly had a broken foot, yet due to the whole 'Sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll' image, it didn't stop her from blasting out a rad performance. Alice hobbled along to the beet, whilst  she then jumped on the amps and into the crowd- with just one foot free. No words can express how AMAZING it was (plus I just had to add, Amy and I, plus a few more of the crowd; were very much entertained with the group of people that danced in front of us.)  The rest of the week ahead will hopefully be just as good; with meet ups, trips to central London and much more frequent blog posts (hopefully one at least every other day!).  Now I have to go and finish my Art piece, which is looming right in front of me -- and as is the charcoal on my hands.


To end the posts this week I'll be adding a favourite AW11 collection of mine:

Image from Style.com


Acne AW11: With a metallic sheen, contrasting textures and layering; it feels as if the collection was made for me. Reminding me very much of a futuristic version of a 1960's woman with the use of shapes.  The collection depicted more sensibility than other Acne collections, but boy is there so much you can do with the pieces.

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A bone for some Ice cream?


Inspiration: Jeremy Scott AW11, image from Tumblr

Shirt Topshop, Shorts Modcloth, Bone Neckalce Tokyo Lux, Fishnets Topshop, Socks Asos, Jacket Topshop, Shoes Nasty Gal


Super quick update! Sorry for the lack of posting this week, I've sadly had to suffer revision for many exams (I literally thought this week was never going to end). Anyhow, on to a happier note- IT' HALF TERM! Yet the week is already filling up; tomorrow I'm going to Camden to then go see Chrystal castles, typical numerous marshmallow smothered sleepovers, Art coursework, revision and more revision (oh the joys of being a teenager).

Now enough of my rant. Recently I have been feeling the Spring vibes even though the catwalks are already onto AW11. When putting outfits together at the moment, all I can think of is Vibrant smooth sorbets and  kaleidoscopic sweets-  Thank god for Jeremy Scott (seen above) for keeping that infusion in his AW11. Keeping all of that in mind, whilst musing over high street brands the outfit above came to mind. Keeping it clean with the scallop finish, then adding summer fluffy warm textures with the hat (hair would be worn down), and of course I could not resist adding a futuristic gothic ora with the bone necklace, fishnets and metallic jacket.

Plus due to half term it means I can post more frequently. A huge thank you for all the new followers and comments. Also one last thing, soon it'll be 1 year since I started this blog; so look forward to a bigger giveaway than last time!

Will be replying to comments this weekend


P.S Don't forget to check out my collection here

Metallic Pills.



Pilar Vidal- one of the Brands at the Pure show. Couldn't resist putting up the flyers. So for all the brands out there I suggest you attach dolls to your flyers.

Helen Rochfort Handbags- 50's shape with phycadelic vibes and pop art styled. One of my fave brands at the show. 





What I wore to the Pure Spirit Trade show (I was listening to Courtney Cox and Babylon Zoo at the time, whilst flicking through 80's records such as Siouxsie and the Banshees; at the time of creating the outfit)  :
White Shirt-Asos, 
black shirt- H&M, 
Metallic top-vintage, 
studded choker and chain - Mum's from the 80's, 
Skirt- Gap, 
Bag- ?(A Goth shop in the Isle of wight...) , 
Shoes- Office


A rather successful weekend, I managed to venture to Camden and then in Contrast visit the Pure Trade show. For once I had money(!!!!!!), due to last week being my birthday. I managed to purchase a few bits and bobs, that you can see in my next post. The Pure trade show, shows all the latest brands collections'- SS11 and AW11. The Pure Spirit section is more so a showcase of the difusion range/ younger range of brands, and Pure London has the extra touch of class added to the brands. Sadly due to the hectic schedule  (I was literallty running around with 10 mins to spare from place to place: Dance to Camden, Camden to 'one-of-those-family-get-together-thingys', homework to the wild Londoners of the tube, the tube to the Pure show, Pure show to Grandma's. You get the gist, sorry for the rather unnecessary and irrelevant weekend schedule), I only got time to see Pure Spirit. With freebies on offer how could any teenager resist? I managed to find myself with free copies of  Drapers; a trend Bible and Notion Magazine at the end. There were some utter cutesy granny chic brands, floral heavens, 50's chic, and florescent street style brands (including Lazy Oaf). From seeing the AW11 brand collections, the high street seems to be gripping more than ever onto dainty 50's and 60's styled garments, except there's an exuberance of bright colour and print. Creating the perfect combo of granny chic- I think I'll be borrowing my Grandma's clothes more often. Texture still a key element for updating the look, with new fabrics such as plastics and satins bursting in. AW11 is going to be fun to play around with, so much so I cannot literally wait- Ebay here I come. 



 P.S: I think it's fair enough to say GaGa has outdone herself with arriving at the Grammy's in an egg designed by Hussein Chalayan. Wouldn't it be cool if we could all arrive to place like that or maybe have Hussein Chalayan design something for us? Trying to keep the week optimistic; with a much awaited half term approaching. 

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