Black Pop in NYC

(all F/W 09, left to right) DKNY, Adam, Narciso Rodriguez, Tibi, Max Azria

Gorgeous right? A great way to refrest an old LBD at Adam. Anywho I'm off for another 4 days to a seaside wreakage with one bathroom and no kitchen; at least the surf is good! I'm also missing the demi-bf, not really him, but just talking to him, we haven't spoken since school let out :(

Temperley London F/W 09

I just love this dress from the new Temperley RTW collection. There is no need for accessories, the halter necklace is enough. It has lovely rich egyptian influences and the white is so fresh and flowing. Well done Alice.

Spring Ad Campaigns

Firstly - Chanel

I'm not sure Heidi was the right choice, she seems very introspective, and her hips are wider than her chest, which is obviously a bad point. Plus I don't like her hair, it isn't Chanel-esq, more motherly than luxe. I will admit that the Resort Collection went well with her. But Coco wouldn't be proud. Aside from that though, I love this pic (the clothes at least...). The bag is adorable, the boots are Ascot-worthy, the morning jacket is chic and the tights are a great step away from the two-tones we saw last season. This shoot was 'shot' by Karl Lagerfield personally in his new home in Vermont. All in all I like the collection, not the ads, but everyone else seems to, so I'm sure they'll make a healthy profit.

Secondly - Miu Miu
Katie Homes has been confirmed as the spokesmodel of the Spring 09 ad campaingn, Following in the footsteps of Vanessa Paradis, Drew Barrymore, Kirsten Dunst, and Lindsay Lohan (chunky list). Anyway Miu Miu is one of my forever-favourite designers, lets hope she doesn't disappoint. But I would also like to say that Taylor Momsen, the good-girl-gone-bad gossip girl (who is a month younger than me. grr) was also tipped for the position. I'm glad Homes got it!

Thirdly - Gucci
Who doesn't ADORE Gucci? I love these spreads, just so exotic and fresh. It feels like it has really momentum. It's like they're all exuisitely dressed foreigners, that don't understand a word of language. But nobody talks because everyone is stunned by their beauty.

It's about time I get some rest, night night

But first let me inform you of breaking news in the Twilight section - Camilla Belle (Evolet from 10,000BC: amazing movie btw), Brenda Song, Vanessa Ann Hudgens.. they have all been considered for the part of Leah the werewolf in New Moon. I want an audition! And apparently Ms Belle has been intimate with RPattz in the past, it will be interesting to see how that pans out. Oh and Rob has also backed out of 'Parts Per Billion'. Damn. Another missed opportunity to see him with his shirt off...

Things to Do This Month

I was thinking of making this monthly, like 'what do we have to look forward to?'. I know it's a tad late, but better late that never right!

January is going to be good

• (21th January - 17th May) Hussein Chalayan's Exhibition at the Design Museum in London. Showing his best work since 1994, Chalayan is possibly the most innovative and creative designer of the last decade, just look right. He has encorporated airoplane parts, wood, LED lights, condensed chiffon, even balloons! I'm not planning to miss this one.
• (17th - 20th January) Milan Mens Fashion Week. Finally the fashion weeks are back, it's hard to blog when there arn't any shows on, even if it is mens! I'm oddly exited about Etro. A friend of mine mensioned how much he liked them a while ago - when I didn't know much about them - but am now transformed. Etro just has a natural, casual and effortless sense, whilst being intricate and stylish. I need to stick them on my board.
• (9th January - 1st February) 'Corpus Collosum' Exhibition by David Bettie and Karl Burke in London. Here is the low-down on their work, "their lo-fi sculptures and installations are material meditations on the phenomena we take for granted". Can you pronounce w-o-w? Plus, it's a free entry.
• (18th - 20th January) Project New York. It's a bit far away, but I can admire from over here. The Project is more of a couture denim show, a very classy street style if you wish. I just came across it and it seems like an interesting event hosted by Atrium.

Yep. This will definitely become a monthly issue. I would add more, but not much happens in 30 days. Oh wait, I have one more:

• (9th January) Core 1 Maths Exam. Joy. What even ARE bonomial expassions? I really should stop bloging and start working... Good Luck to any of you who have exams in the coming weeks, but for now I bid you adieu

Josh Goot

A little slow on the uptake, but I love this!
The Australian designer Josh Goot explains that he created his full-spectrum pieces by using watercolour on a scanner and then distorting it on computer to make it look like water. The effects are stunning:

The rest of the collection isn't disappointing either; block colours and simple shapes on jersey make up the most of it. It's just luxe lounging clothes really. I want some!

British Comedy Awards '08

Kelly Brook arrives wearing fail-safe Hervé Léger dress, a (well... what i presume to be) miu miu clutch and black Christian Loubotins. I like the dress, but it's just getting a bit boring. Who doesn't have one now?

But the real smash of the night was Dita Von Teese:

Dita wore a sculptural Marchesa cocktail dress with very interesting feather filled pockets. She paired this her signature red lipstick and gargantuan nails.
Here is some more Marchesa to settle your stomach:

Louis Vuitton SS09

Just browsing through the books and fell in love with Louis Vuitton again. Ethnic influences, strong structure and block colour give this layered look some hot edge. As you can see all of these are very high up the thigh - great for the exotics - but the rest of the collection is full of wide-leg high-waisted flowy trousers. The best bit about this look is you get to stockpile the accessories: bangles, necklaces, belts, bags...

Rag & Bone [mmm]

If you didn't instantly fall in love with this you may want to go and see a doctor. Neville and Wainwright have done it again; aside from betraying us by moving to the big apple, they have put an english (very neat) punk-inspired look on the runway. just something to oogle over: