FMS launch

Last week saw the launch of the 7th edition of the genius magazine that is FMS. I was lucky enough to find out about the event, that took place at Punk in Soho. Live music, free drinks, Fashion Music Style. What a better way to spend your evening?
Punk in Soho is a rather lovely place, not too packed full of people but that was no problem as it made plenty of way for people to bust their moves on the dancefloor, appreciating the FIVE UNSIGNED acts that were featured in the magazine and played throughout the night. I would recommend Punk as a nightclub, it's not huge and the drinks aren't cheap (but where is in the capital?) The acts were: Daytona Lights, Brilliant Mind, Boy Mandeville, Babeshadow, and The Wild Mercury Sound.
I advise you to listen to these bands, the free CD we were provided with has a current magnificent spot in my CD player in my car :-)



As you can see I opted for a classic LBD on the night, with black cut-out shoe boots, and a SENSATIONAL vintage jacket in a blush pink, covered with sequins. I bought that from a vintage fair in Leeds for around £20, it's in perfect condition and the shape of the jacket is cut in such a flattering way, naturally nipping you in at the waist. And my necklace was a bargain at 8euros from a little shop in Zante, where I went for a girlie holiday this August.



Until next time -xx

The Lady and The Revamp

On my way back to the tube station I strolled past the headquarters of The Lady magazine. Being a budding journalist I was rather interested and took time to appreciate this building.



As pretty as the front of the building is, I was intrigued by the history of The Lady. In fact, it kinda made history. Thomas Gibson Bowles launched the magazine in 1885, as the first weekly women's magazine. Bowles himself was an interesting man, he was grandfather to The Mitford Sisters (6 sisters in the 20's who caused controversy and were the IT girls of their time) AND he also founded the British magazine Vanity Fair.



It was only until I saw the Channel 4 documentary The Lady and The Revamp that I really understood the importance of The Lady as a magazine, as a business, as an ideal. And I just thought I'd post a bit about the magazine because it really deserves a mention :-)

Until later -xx

By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.

Paying a visit to Covent Garden isn't exactly a chore. The market, the street performers, oh the atmosphere. I don't give two hoots if it's pouring down with rain, I just love the place.
And seeing as though I was there, I thought I should pop into Lucy in Disguise, the new vintage store opened by Lily Allen and her sister Sarah Owen. It would be rude not to, wouldn't it?



Inside it's AMAZING and I'm in love. I'm not going to lie. It's like a little haven of wonderful-ness. Like the feeling when I walk into Selfridges Shoe Galleries or stepping into Liberty or gazing at the bookshelves in R.D. Franks. That feeling where you know it's a place you could run to in order to escape everyday hassle or stress, because it calms you and makes you feel at home and at peace. Well, Lucy in disguise will be added to this list I am sure. Plus there is a vodka bar (excellent) AND a gaming area so you can leave your boyfriend in the corner whilst you browse, so everyone's a winner!





As you can see from my photographs, long gone are the smelly jumpers, stuffed rails, and stained tea dresses. This store is extravagant, fragile, refreshing and a bloody brilliant idea. The clothes range from about £25 to £990 (well that's the most expensive item I saw, it was a Hermes camel coloured cape, so worth it, in my opinion) :-) BUT you can also hire the clothing!!! The price of rent ranges and depends on the value of the garment, but every item is immaculate, current and in fabulous condition so you'll definitely be dressed to impress if you decided to borrow from Lucy In Disguise.




Until later-xx

London Fashion Weekend

Sorry I haven't updated in a while!!
Settling into Uni life and spending my time watching films, pretending they're related to fashion is some way or another :-)
So, last weekend I attended London Fashion Weekend at Somerset House. Beautiful surroundings, Beautiful clothes, Beautiful people. Unfortunately I booked my ticket rather late on so I didn't get to see the catwalk show, but on the bright side it gave me more time to hunt through the rails :-)



London Fashion Weekend was open to the public who bought tickets for entrance and it showcased a range of designers from boutiques to High Fashion at discounted prices, there were freebies of Jacques, Diet Coke and Special K (If you have a rough idea of me, then you'll know I appreciated the former freebie A LOT more)



AND if anyone's ever seen Project Runway, you will have seen a few seasons ago they had a paper dress challenge, some of which were clever and creative BUT NOT as show stopping as I thought this dress was!



Shown in the window of the financial firm Coutts this dress was so well designed and constructed I didn't even notice it was paper until I read the description!!

Until later-xx

Get a cape. Wear a cape. Fly?

So nothing THAT interesting has happened today, and the weather was atrocious. Thank you for that Rain God :-)

So in my conquest to own and adore every singe independent designer in the whole of West Yorkshire, I wore a navy blue cape from a boutique in the Corn Exchange, Leeds, named Hidden Wardrobe. With the polo neck it's rather suitable for these harsh months and saves on bulking up with a scarf. The cape already came with a matching material belt with ties nicely around the waist to still help give me some shape. AND navy blue is a rather BETTER and more INTERESTING colour than wearing black, with black, upon black, under black. All The Time.


Then I wore a beautiful bangle from a shop in Kingly Court on Carnaby Street (another one, I know, my collection needs to stop growing) A tarnished silver that has a sensational embossed pattern with a large black gem stone in the middle really helps to make a statement and stand out from the crowd.


AND my amazing Lulu Guinness bracelet. It should have been over £100 pounds but I got it in the sale from a boutique in Harrogate for, wait for it, TWENTY FIVE POUNDS!!! It's sensational. The pearls on it are HUGE and the links are in pewter. Look at the chunky clasp? Different and rather cool isn't it? Let's take time to appreciate this :-)


Off to London Fashion Weekend tomorrow! AND Regent Street's Mile of Style... So I'll update you later.
Until later -xx

Gold cannot be pure, and people cannot be perfect.

Today I have done, well, naff all. A lecture on the history of magazines here, an hour on a Personal Development Programme there. BUT that's no excuse to slum it in jeans and uggs. Urgh. Uggs.
So, i wore a jumper, yes because the weather in England is atrociously wet and muggy.
So i wore my lurvely fur trimmed boots from R.I (see previous post), leggings (because i HATE jeans), and a navy blue breton striped jumper from H&M (all round winner, £10 AND a-never-uncool-style-of-top.-Ever).


And I thought I'd put to use some of my new favourite jewellery. Because gold is my favourite colour for jewellery. Forever. I invested in a gold necklace from a vintage shop in Kingly Court in Carnaby Street named Marshmallow Mountain. And it was only £17! (I fear I'm doing terrifically superb with budgeting my loan so far)


AND a gold bangle that looks SO SO SPARKLY and I LOVE SPARKLE. Looking wayyy more expensive than it's £8 cost... it would look equally amazing with a black blazer, black heels and a back dress... Making it a statement piece. Sensational.


Until later -xx

Beyond Brick Lane, Beyond Retro.

Today I ventured for the second time into London. And it just keeps getting better.
I kept seeing the reoccuring theme of shearling on the catwalk at the A/W shows (Thanks to THAT Burberry Prorsum Aviator Jacket)... So instead of investing in the jacket, which is popping up in EVERY high street store down Oxford Street, I decided to invest in a pair of boots that carried the trend instead..



AND THEN, I visited Beyond Retro... Now prepare yourself because they're in the process of creating an online shop (so hide your credit card now). Don't say I didn't warn you.
I'm a HUGE fan of tribal and ethnic items, be it jewellery, clothing, bags or even belts. Yes belts. And look at my belt :-)

This beautiful piece only cost me £7 and I'll be able to wear it during the day with a solid colour dress to allow it to 'POP' or on an evening with a different ethnic-style print to really clash with style. Take a look at the detail on the silver studs too...


My last but VITAL dress from today is an American Vintage Couture piece. By a californian designer Miss Elliette, AKA America's First Lady of Fashion / AKA The Coco Chanel of American Fashion and Business Couture.
I know I'm a student with limited funds, but this was an absolute necessity. Feast your eyes on this!






This dress has an underlay of a heavy silk/velvet material and is covered with a black chiffon poncho style with burgundy fringing. Sensational. I'll be teaming this with a loose hair, a minimal, understated bangle and a pair of simple black round-toe court shoes. Let this dress do ALL the talking..

Until next time -xx