Wednesday 31 August 2011

River Island Campaign

I first spotted the new campaign in a few of my magazines. I really liked the photo. I found out photographer Ellen von Unwerth shot the campaign! No wonder I loved it! She is one of my favourite photographers as you may know from previous posts. Here is one of the photos from the campaign I found when checking out further.

Check out their facebook page to see more of the gorgeous photos! 

Tuesday 30 August 2011

Hello Blog Followers!


Sorry I haven't been blogging for the past 10 days. I have been abroad shooting with no internet access. I have loads of good photos that I will be editing over the next week or so keeping me busy! Will keep you updated though! 

Wednesday 17 August 2011

Mario Testino is set to be awarded...

Photographer Mario Testino is set to be awarded the inaugural Moet & Chandon Etoile Award. The prize will be presented to Mario in a glittering ceremony on 19th September, recognises the contribution of an individual of exceptional talent, who has had a longstanding influence on our cultural society.
Mario's 30 year career includes subjects; Kate Moss, Gisele Bunchen, Penelope Cruz, Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman, Madonna,Diana,Princess of Wales and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge engagement pictures.


Read more at Vogue.com




Maybe one day I will receive an award? 
Wishful thinking? You never know...watch this space. 

Tuesday 16 August 2011

Kate Moss for Mango Campaign

To be launched in A/W 2011. Kate Moss makes it look so effortless. It's amazing to watch. Can't wait! 
Photographer Terry Richardson 

This morning...

Exciting! My business cards arrived! Very pleased with them. 

Today's photoshoot..

Today I did a photoshoot based on the inspiration from Abbey Clancy's photos in Love Magazine (A/W 2010) in an earlier post I mentioned that I wanted to do a photoshoot like this.(Attitude.Black leather jacket.Red lipstick.Messy up do hair) 
My model Courtney usually does Jack Wills inspired shoots with me, so this was very different. It was successful though, I knew it would be. I had no doubts, I knew Courtney would be able to get into this role and produce great results.
Now to edit the photos, they are going to be black and white! 

Monday 15 August 2011

September Issue of Harper's Bazaar

From the "Secrets of Seduction" article:


"...So sexiness is a matter of wearing the right underwear? "Perhaps, yes but in Italian,we use the word "sexy" in a different way to the English and Americans, says Gabbana."When you talk about sexy, you talk about sex. When we talk about sexy, we talk about attitude.We prefer the word "sensuality"" 


" When we dress women in masculine clothes, we are not seriously saying. "The Dolce woman should dress like a man" says Gabbana. "You don't need to lose feminity by dressing in a masculine way.If I see a woman wearing a suit,the first thing I think is, "Is she wearing lace underwear?" 




I could give you some more quotes from this article but then you wouldn't need to read it at all. Go check it out yourself. 


psst... page 150 :) 

New Clothing Line...

Robert Pattinson has been inspired by Kellan Lutz to create his own fashion line. The Twilight star, who plays Pattinson's vampire brother in the film series, launched his debut clothing range in LA last week.


"Rob and I were talking about doing a clothing line together!," Lutz told E! Online. "[Pattinson] didn't know I was doing mine. He's like, 'I should do one' and I'm like, 'Oh'. And he found out I was doing one and he's like, 'Really?' It was really funny. He wants to do one too. What'd we call it, we called it Rags by Rob or something, because he's always so like, I don't know... hipster."


What do you think? 

Sunday 14 August 2011

Kurt Geiger new collection

Kurt Geiger launched it's new accessories collection: "Everything But The Dress" It is in it's brand new off- Bond Street store and relaunched website. The collection features ( as it's name suggests) every accessory your outfit could possibly need,marks a new direction for the brand.


"Fashion is no longer just about the clothing - accessories have become the driving force behind contemporary fashion," the brand's creative director, Rebecca Farrar-Hockley, told us on the eve of the launch. "Clothing without accessories is like a party with no cake!"
From chunky jewelled necklaces to charm adorned string friendship bracelets, from colourful wallets and laptop cases to buttersoft leather handbags. from leather gloves and furry snoods to angora wool hats, the collection hits all they key autumn/winter 2011-12 trends. 



Saturday 13 August 2011

W Magazine - Kristen Stewart


 OMG! WOW! Were my first words when I saw this front cover of W magazine.Kristen looks so different, so much older and her eyes are just wow! 
I think because she usually doesn't wear much make up and is a casual dresser. It is a real transformation. Below are some insider photos. Stunning.She looks very vampire like. 



Last day at New Look  yesterday as I said in an older post. Going to miss my friends I have made there, hope to see them in the future and stay in contact. I have been given some great feedback from the company and I am welcome to return again which is good as I would like to! 



Painting your toenails? Not sure what colour?

I was undecided what colour I should paint my toenails, they were bright barbie pink, could do that again but bit bored of that, was going to go for a darker glitter pink. Anyways.. decided on hot red! Matches my beach bag!
So, new trend.. match your nails with your beach bag! 

Thursday 11 August 2011

Kate Moss Slideshow of Wedding Photos

Vogue Gallery

Internship

Last Monday (1st August) I started an internship at New Look Press Office, London. Tomorrow is my last day! I have enjoyed this placement. I have gained good experience of working life and how the press office operates. I have made friends in which I hope to stay in contact with. 
On this placement, I have styled/visual merchandised the showroom which includes shoes,bags,accessories and jewellery. I have tidied away clothes in the showroom wardrobes and out on display. Kept it tidy and looking good for buyers,events and whoever else who visits the showroom. I have gained PR knowledge.
I have looked through newspapers and magazines on a daily basis for new look coverage and relevant competitor coverage.
Overall, these two weeks have gone very fast,been very busy and it's been a great experience. I wish my intern friends all the best for the future too and you never know we may be working together one day! 



Tuesday 9 August 2011

Quote

‎"Clothes and jewellery should be startling, individual.When you see a woman in my clothes, you want to know more about them. To me, that is what distinguishes good designers from bad designers." - Alexander McQueen. 

Grace Coddington in new exhibition to be unveiled in September at the Ivy Club

Grace Coddington captured by her ex-husband and internationally renowned photographer Willie Christie.The lengendary US Vogue creative director is one of his favourite subjects.
"She was so brilliant as a model because she had an appreciation and understanding of art in all it's forms;mimicry;gentleness and serenity.She understood everything that the clothes were trying to do. She became the image. She had then and still has, an absolute passion for all that she does. Photographically - and personally - Grace was everything I was looking for. And she was willing. Lucky me!" - Willie Christie


Christie's Limited Edition Collection will be available to the public by appointment only and will feature both seminal and never-seen-before photographs of Coddington,Lynee Kohlman,Jerry Hall and Marie Helvin.


Check out vogue.com for images. 

Monday 8 August 2011

10 year old French Vogue Model Tylane Lena-Rose Blondeau

Posing in with a sexy suggestive attitude. Very wrong for a child to be wearing this much make up and posing like this.Leopard print and low cut dress is very wrong too. 



Lying on a tiger skin. 

Check out the video for more. What do you think? Do you think this is acceptable? 

Sunday 7 August 2011

Photographer...Jan Welters

Photographs I found by Jan Welters to share with you today...



Marie Claire September Issue

The Fashion Issue starring Anne Hathaway.


I love this photo of Anne Hathaway in the "One Day" (book by David Nicholls) special. The photos are beautiful but this one I think doesn't look like her at first.It is stunning and elegant. Black and white shows the good contrast and the light on her face showing true beauty.I like the dress too.
Check out the article and photos in this months Marie Claire.

Saturday 6 August 2011

Today...while i'm writing this I am wearing..

My new gorgeous shoes from New Look! 
New Look have some great shoes in at the moment for the new season. Great colour palette that is going to do serious damage to my bank! 


Friday 5 August 2011

Little Liberty

Liberty is re-launching it's children's department in February 2012, due to customer demand. It ceased carrying kidswear six years ago and plans to stock fashion, accessories, books, furniture,toys and gifts in the new third- floor department. And a Liberty-print kidswear line is expected to follow later on in the year.
Kidswear is one of the main things they get asked about. It will be an electric mix that blurs the line between designer and contemporary.


Ed Burstell revelaed that the department will carry childrenswear by Isabel Marant and Acne,both making their childrenswear debut,as well as Stella McCartney, Lanvin, 3.1, Philip Lim and Little Marc.

Lara Stone face of Tom Ford Violet Blonde

Lara Stone is already the face of Tom Ford Beauty. She is now also fronting the ad campaign for Tom Ford's "Violet Blonde" fragrance. The ad has a healthy infusion of raw sex appeal and sensuality.

I love the bold colours used, Lara Stone fits the ad well I think. 




Thursday 4 August 2011

Harper's Bazaar - September Issue

Check out Mark Segal, photograher who ventured into the Kenyan wilderness to shoot the main fashion story. "Heart of darkness" " It was the first time I ever had to stop shooting because an elephant came too close to the team." he says. He has also shot campaigns for Louis Vuitton,YSL and Donna Karan.


Quotes from contributors page and Mark's replies.
" What is strictly sexy? - "Confidence" 
Pleasure is.. " grasping something's beauty."
Sex and power are... "often confused" "


Quote from fashion story:
" Shooting this fashion story in Kenya was an incredible experience,especially because of the opportunity to photograph with Sheba,an eight-month old orphaned cheetah cub at Sirikoi lodge......" - Check out the fashion story in the September issue of Harper's Bazaar.

Keep dry with this cute umbrella...

From Accessorize Polka Dot Umbrella!
Stay stylish in the rain!

Wednesday 3 August 2011

The September Issue of Harper's Bazaar 2011

Features: Photographer Helmut Newton,  quote:
"His pictures were what some might call "kinky", but they were always women in power,never submissive." 


Check out the article and photographs featured.


Key Words from this issue:
Sexy
Fetish
Women
Lace
Seductive
Powerful
Allure

Tuesday 2 August 2011

Lady Gaga by Terry Richardson


Lady Gaga stated she would only pose nude for Karl Lagerfeld or David La Chapelle. However, she is to play muse for a new book by Terry Richardson in which, according to the publisher, "nothing is off limits" so who knows what the creative pair have in store for us. 
Showcasing 350 photographs taken during a 10-month period, Richardson's unlimited access to the superstar's extraordinary life captures intimate and revealing behind-the-scenes moments from the singer's professional and personal life.



Monday 1 August 2011

The September Issue of Vogue 2011

Arrived today :) 
First day of my Internship today. Exciting to find Vogue sitting on my desk when I arrived home.
Haven't looked inside yet, can't wait to see!
Will keep you posted as always!