Thoughts Please...

At first glance it's hard to tell who this is right? Or maybe that's just me too used to seeing her as good old Hermione...its Emma Watson for the new Burberry ads. She looks great but also a little strange non?

J.

Back In The Chain Gang...

Forget Borders, Falcon News on Bethnal Green is the be-all-end-all newsagents. Amongst the old favourites...Pick Me Up, Chat and carefully poly-bagged 'man material' I managed to track down the elusive Russh magazine. My love of gold chains has already been documented, but imagine how I felt when I saw this Zimmermann chain-laden body con. I think there's very little that I wouldn't do for it & the pic in their online store completely doesn't do it justice so I'm wondering if the AUDS 1,100 price tag might slip a little come sale time? I'm just off to look up currency conversion rates...

J.

Na Na Alright Alright...

If Zack Morris covers the male department, then the honour of girl crush must surely go to Clarissa of Explains It All fame. Those high waisted denims, velvet chokers and over sized leather jackets could be fresh from a slightly dubious street style blog. The best saved til last of course...layering ripped shorts, polka dot leggings and white ankle socks with her kickin' DMs was a stroke of wardrobe genius & the long blonde hair and slightly askew 'bangs' look far better than those Shorditchey under cuts which are still sadly hanging about...only about 10 years too late girls Clarissa already had it nailed.

J.

P.S. Oh and the Nickelodeon legend? Clarissa's brother Ferg-face of course!

The Dog Ate All My Homework Last Night...

Also, if we're on the theme of heartthrobs, I may as well mention THE kids' TV hunk of our generation, Zack Morris.

Though I'm quite the fan of curly hair these days, Slater was far too macho and Screech was simply a no-go, but Zack had us all in awe with his scheming and giant 'cellphone'.

So I always wished I was Kelly, but instead have been told I laugh like Mr. Belding.

90s Nickelodeon, what a golden age.  Anyone remember this lad?

M.

Beam Me Up...

I'm not usually one for space adventures, but the new Star Trek film has got me all excited.  I have a sneaky suspicion its because the film looks good, dare I say stylish. 

Just look at this exquisite boomerang print, will you?  You cannot go wrong with a good old print.

Kudos to Michael Kaplan, of Blade Runner and Fight Club fame.  He also worked on Armageddon and Gigli, but lets not go there...

M.

Disney Bad Boys...

For all those who enjoyed our Disney boy 'debate' before the Menswear show...Jo. Jo. or Efron?

J.

Soft Top...

A wind swept looking Naomi from The Model As Muse exhibition currently on at the Met. Anyway fancy a repeat trip to New York this Summer? Also I think that three dalmations is just plain greedy...I'm only asking for one.

J.

First Stop...

Some exciting news...only a year too late...but my Dad informs me that today a friendly courier delivered the greatest document a girl could ever receive..MY PASSPORT! I know you didn't think anyone was stupid enough to lose theirs, and you were all starting to doubt the actual reason why I couldn't leave the country, but it's the whole truth & this one is staying safely. under lock and key. Now where shall we go?

J.

I Love Kanye....

& so does she.

J.

To A Theatre Near You

This is about as close as I can actually get to Chanel and not break my bank account, and it's almost here! We've been teased for months with snippets here and there; and with pictures like these, it sure does look good. Karl Lagerfeld let the films costume designers loose in the Chanel archives and he even designed one or two outfits for Audrey Tautou for the film.


She is one lucky duck! I wonder if she got to keep any of the clothes? - I would have taken them all! 



R.

Who Would Have Though?

While many of us can safely say that American Vogue is slowly slipping down the ranks to be more on the same level as Cosmo, the latest issues actually has models (plural) on the front cover! While this may not be enough to save the magazine, it will be interesting to see if it will sell more issues then when celebrities (of which there are too many) are put on the cover. It's a nice change, I got to say. I'm tired of seeing celebrities with busy backgrounds on fashion magazines every single month. What happened to all the models? French Vogue hasn't forgotten about them!

R.

A Night At The Circus

La Clique; the cabaret creation currently showing at the London Hipperdrome in Leciecester Square is an abosolute must see for all. The perfect blend of the bizarity, bravery, and beauty; the combination of acts including contortionists, gymnasts, singers and unicyclists.

Including:

Mario Queen of the Circus

Amy G

(whos musical talents will leave your jaw on the floor)

And the devine David O'Mer

(my own personal highlight - think real-life Diet Coke Break) 

 

Tickets start at £15 

(Over 18s Only)

V.

Promotion of the Non-Self Kind...

A lovely friend & valued member of the FHT hybrid pub quiz team has set up a little etsy shop going by the name of The Emporium. Selling super cute necklaces to make the likes of Urban Outfitters and Topshop blush with embarrassment that they didn't come up with these ideas first. I thought the 3rd Years would appreciate the 'God Save The Queen' necklace above.

I myself? Well after a birthday spent at Chester Zoo it's got to be the zebra. Get clicking quick though, these are all one offs and we don't want tears to be shed if you're the sort to get emotionally attached to items of clothing.

J.

Down The Middle...

A girl in school once described my hair as 'Very 1995'. I was 12. It was 1996. Even then, the 'cutting' remarks of an opinionated pre-teen couldn't sway me from those centre parted locks & I have felt my way edging back to the straight line and loosely hanging curtains that it creates. Just no references to that other staple of the 90s...the boyband, Ok?

J.

Bloomers..

The best rose print I ever did see! I could have been tasteful & opted for the t-shirt or the dress, but these trousers look far more fun. I could have really done with a Charlotte when trying to navigate the checkout of a Swedish website though..click click..no idea!

Permanent Vacation

J.

Spell Check...

So, thanks to a little spelling error in the listings I managed to secure these better-than-Chloes (I don't need to tell you where..I think 'listings' gave it away) before anyone else noticed! Let's juts hope they fit or else there will be tears and insoles. I'm almost hoping it's a cold Summer so I don't have to let the ankle boot habit go just yet.

J.

Benefits...

This kind of makes me want to stay dark. Currently searching everywhere for more sheer things & the white is looking tempting!

J.

Back To School...

OK, so it's not going to be one of the most original purchases, but there's something about a new 'school' term that leaves me wanting a tan, book sized satchel. The excitement of a new pencil case and set of colured gel pens doesn't really have the same allure once you've exited your teens, but a little something else can no doubt do a similar trick. For once Ebay won't be my first port of call (I know, I can hear your audible gasps from the other end of the country) as they are starting to get a little pricey, but a school outfitters might come up with the goods.

J.

Oui...

I can not speak a word of French, but I'm currently convincing myself that the more French things I'm surrounded by, the easier it will be to learn (I have excellent logic). So I'm covering myself in La Roche-Posay, eating brioche and reading Jalouse, it makes me feel more intelligent even if I am just looking at the pictures!

J.

Tassels, Twirls, & Top-Hats

This year's London Burlesque Festival has just had its glittering closing party, and as expected the four night event, hosted by Chaz Royal, was a sparkling success; showcasing Britain's best and brightest burlesque and variety performers, as well as some of the most promising up-and-comers.

Performers included:

Stella Plumes

Roxy Velvet

Equador the Wizard

Miss Dolly Blowup

... to name but a few.

For more information on Burlesque in London visit The Ministry of Burlesque.

V.

.. A Little More of Mrs O

Right in between G20 meetings, Nato gatherings in Strasbourg, and financial recession; I love that someone keeps their eyes on what's important.

Such as Mrs O wearing Alaia when visiting France.

Cx

I Want To Ride My Bicycle...

Sadly, I didn't get the Schwinn bike I'd hinted at for my birthday.  To be fair its about £300, an awful lot for an Oxford wannabe who generally avoids physical activity.

After a little research, I discovered the most ridiculous bikes.  Here's the top three:

1. Chanel, S/S '08, £6,200

Who can forget the Fashion vs. Sport exhibition at the V&A?  Surfboards, dumbells, boomerangs...you name it, Chanel have got it (they held an exhibition dedicated to sporting goods in Hong Kong in 2006).  Jennifer Aniston was given one by Courtney Cox, which says it all really.  

2. Gucci, Red Bike, S/S '08, £2,100

Equally ridiculous, if not worse.  But at least it served a purpose!  To tie-in with the 2008 Beijing Olympics of course.

3. Puma, Glow-Rider Bike, S/S '08

Pointless, but fun.  Not the world's first glow-in-the-dark bike, but there's a matching outfit, it folds, and there's a nifty feature that prevents people from running off with it.  Even Kanye West loves it.  

So apparently, 2008 was a big year for the bicycle industry.  I wonder what 2009 has in store for us...

M.

Green Eye...

OK, so you're probably sick of hearing it, but since an unfortunate incident with a hair dresser who after wielding her scissors around my head went on to say her inspiration had been 'This Is England', I've never been back. A year later it's just about grazing my shoulders, but give me a year or four more & it'll be bum length. And no, you won't hear the end of it!

J.

Antwerp Antics: The Sequel...

As promised, complete with ambient music (no bassline).

M.

Go On Then...

Chloe as cat.

J.

Hiatus...

I think I'm speaking for us all when I say we're a little worn out after last term & have never been so happy to see a holiday creep up so fast! Now speaking for myself I'm dispersed across the country for the foreseeable, future, loosing my lap-top life line and most impostantly My Pictures...I'm sure you will all be sadden to hear I currently have no access to the folder containing people in animal masks (including Chloe Sevigny...it's a good one!).
So apologies for what seems to be a bit slack but normal service to resume shortly.
J.

Antwerp Antics...

Its been and gone, but for those who missed the Martin Margiela exhibition at the MoMu, here's a few illegal images to whet your appetite.

Check back for a super hi-tech video packed with more images from the exhibition and Antwerp.  

M.