Dinner Date

Here's what I wore for my special dinner date...

Dress / Janette John 3:16

Kimono / staring at stars@Urban Oufitters

Heels / internacionale

Bag / Penata (Vintage)

Skull ring / Topshop (Current)

Bangles / internacionale

Hairclip / Dorothy Perkins

Nailpolish / Revlon- steal her heart

It's all about the hair (accessories)

Fun, thrills and flirts..... that's what summer should be about, and what better way to do that than with gorgeously girlie hair. This S/S I will be adorning my mane with bows, feathers, flowers, hearts and bambi :) Don't stop at one accessory either, the more adornment the better. 

Indian feather style headbands, OTT flower clips, large silk scarves tied in to a bow there's something for everyone, combine feathers with peasant plaits for festival chic, bows with pigtails for geek-chic and flowers with a topknot for chilled out summer chic. 

Just remember this season...it's all about the hair (accessories!!!)

Yours CF xXx

'Sexy for Chicago'

To follow on from my previous post, what does one wear to one of Londons sexiest musicals??
Not a problem for me...I always dress for the occasion!! ;D

I wear:

Flocked Kimono/Staring at Stars @ Urban Outfitters

Sheer Shirt/i.d.o.l

Denim Shorts/Miss Selfridge

Starry Tights/ASOS

Velvet Triple Corsage Headband/Urban Outfitters

Pearl Ring/Dorothy Perkins

Bra/Topshop

'Sexy Chicago'

Photo by londonwestendreviews.wordpress.com

So this may have been back in January but hey i'm reviewing it now. As you can tell I went to see Chicago at the Garrick theatre near Leicester Square, London. Since watching Chicago on dvd (the one with Catherine-Zeta-Jones, Renee Zellweger and Richard Gere) awhile back ive been itching to take a trip to see this, especially looking forward to the 'Cell Block Tango, he had it coming!!'

It was very exciting, I was in the upper circle, which was near the back but the Garrick is a very intimate theatre so I had a very good view where I was sitting. The styling was very good, sexy fishnets and leather bras for the ladies and likewise the men wore sheer black shirts open or fishnet vests ;) Like I said in a previous post about men with tophats and canes, oi oi!! These had the added bonus of tap dancing and jazz hands. It was a mix of cabaret, burlesque, jazz and musical theatre. So good, a must see!! :)

'Monochrome Mannequins'

So the other week I was shopping in 'Beyond Retro Soho' and they had this amazing line-up of eerie 1920's esque monochrome mannequins along the entrance and stairways. The mannequins were pasty white with black lips and cutout eyes. Props included large vintage mirrors and old school pocketwatches. If ever there was one, it felt like I had walked onto the set of a 1920's silent supernatural thriller!!
 The staff also dressed the part, the men looked very handsome in their skinny jeans, long coats and tophats. A dress code all men should adhere to (add a cane, a cigar and shoulder length hair and we have the perfect gentleman)!! :D
A lovely selection of second hand/vintage clothes in their right now, I bought an amazing black jumpsuit (way better than any in Topshop) and a bargain at £20!!

My oufit today: 60s/Pierre Cardin

Today I was inspired by 'Pierre Cardin' and his use of bright bold colours, clashed together in simple block striped dresses. Heres my take on 60s block colour-

Jumper by H&M

Tights (in mustard) by Red Sun

Leather Brogues (limited edition) by New Look Boutique

Socks from Tesco

Cream leather satchel bag (just seen) by Miss Selfridge

With this outfit I also wore a Navy school style blazer and a fluffy beret for 'french chic' and to keep me warm, as it is cold here in London!!

Check out this Vintage Pierre Cardin blue mongolian goat fur coat!!! :D

http://fashion.1stdibs.com/avl_item_detail.php?id=31848

Something Beautiful...

I came across this beautiful dress earlier today whilst passing by Soho. Part of the window display of 'Broadwicks Silk London.' This shop sells all your fancy fabric needs, including this gorgeous gold sequin fabric that is used in this dress. Prices are not cheap, but if your'e looking for something abit extravagent to use in your designs then this is the place to come. They can even design your own fabric for you!!

                                                         http://www.broadwicksilks.com/

'My Current Addiction!!'

Right now I am really addicted to watching live broadcasts from the catwalk shows and backstage. I am loving watching  'Nicola Formachetti' preparing for the 'Thierry Mugler' show in Paris on wednesday. If you don't know Nicola Formachetti is Lady Gagas fashion stylist/designer and Thierry Muglers new Creative Art Director. Be sure to tune in, broadcasts are usually aired via Paris time. One to watch!! Apparently I have two mutual friends with him on facebook :D

http://www.ustream.tv/muglerlive

'London Style: Upmarket'

It was a night of style for me and my friends as we hit the upmarket bars and clubs on a saturday night in Central London for a very special occasion: My Birthday!!

Heres what we wore:

My Look: Fun/Glam

Dress by TFNC London through ASOS (current)

Shoes by Carvela @ Kurt Geiger (current)

Bag by Topshop

Hirbods Look (left): Chelsea/Cool

 Cord Jacket by United Colours of Benetton

Shirt by Jack & Jones

Jeans by Diesel

Leather belt from Iran

Leather loafers unknown

Scarf Vintage

Derrons Look (right): Dapper/Trendy

Blazer by Primark

Shirt by H&M

Trousers by H&M

Leather shoes by River Island (current)

Juliettes Look: Smart/Rock Chick

Fedora by New Look

Silk look blazer by New Look

T-shirt unknown

Spike bracelet by Topshop

Cross ring by Topshop

Other jewellery handmade or presents

Fashion Styling by students on the Fashion Design, Styling and Promotion degree @ Middlesex University

Today at university my group had a styling session. We had a variety of clothes that we could work with and jumble up to create unique styles. This enabled us to think on our feet and put clothes together that you would otherwise not think to put together and to use clothing in other ways than the way intended. We were put in sub-groups and had to create 3 looks each, our third being based around 'emotions.' Enjoy!!

Prom Style

My groups styling on the right. Look: 80s Mermaid

Back of my groups look, we added a subtle bustle

Influences here of Vivienne Westwood and punk

Cat Lady & the 'un'-silhouette 

Ethnic influence: African tribe and Indian elegance

Manchester style

Warrier from the East: another one of my groups styling

Highland Rape: Influences of Alexander McQueen

Poirot style

Emotion: Happy

Emotion: Unsure

Emotion: Depressed

Emotion: Grief. Our groups styling here. Based around a women who has been widowed on the day of her wedding, her fiance being killed in a car crash on the way to the church. If fully styled in a shoot we would have her in a grotty room with mascara running down her cheeks and barefoot.