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I had intentions a while ago of making another blog just for random posts and interests, probably mostly consisting of films and music, it's easy too since my mind usually wanders and I have tendencies to go from one subject to another...

so find me on http://scrodlahdah.tumblr.com/ ;)

felder felder

It's nearly 3am, I have uni in the morning and I have the urge to put up a post

I saw that I had images lined up and haven't put up yet so I guess why not now

still on A/W 2011 I have Felder Felder, two sisters design work who I haven't seen enough of.

Just like any designers I become fond of, Felder Felder have that ability to translate femininity with an edge, my favourite being the strapless dress in the middle of the top set of images.

Black, leather, studs, floating chiffon, all the things I look for that will win me over. Well done.

Make sure you check out their full collection!

sad keanu

Not the usual blog post but I'm re living the love of sad Keanu...it's just brilliant.

Few of many.

the weeknd

Get the fuck on it.

blog prepping a/w 2011

Hoping to finally haul arse and get frequently blogging.

After spending a bit of time back home, I got my creative side going again instead of being lazy.

You'll be seeing a lot of this seasons trends, which are not a lot different from last year's but still just as amazing if not better.

Collections from my favourite designers as well as some new finds on the way so please, some patience and you'll be seeing my bit/loves on Autumn/Winter 2011.

Grunge, fetish, androgyny, Native America...sounds like a good line up to me.

P.S.

Do I need this in my life? YES.

june playlist

Not really been listening to anything released recently...no change there, so I guess other than the "new" Kills album, this is the rest of what I'v been listening to;

Zero - The Smashing Pumpkins

What You Need - The Weeknd

Nail In My Coffin - The Kills

Overnight - Hudson Mohawke

My Party - Kings of Leon (and pretty much live videos on Jools Holland)

When The Lights Go Out - The Black Keys

Wicked Games - The Weeknd

Krack - Soulwax

Give A Little More - Maroon 5

With Teeth - Nine Inch Nails

simon preen

ASOS have featured a good handful of boutiques on their website, one designer that appealed to me and found to love is Simon Preen.

His pieces are perfect for that gothic grunge look, obviously wanting every piece I've put up on this entry...

Take a look at the rest of his collection so far at : https://marketplace.asos.com/boutique/simon-preen

marchesa

So trends this summer, we have the colour hype, midi skirts and prints. One trend that has stayed on from fall last year is of course lace. With the ability to translate into so many different looks and styles, it's versatility is still on a high and looking good this season.

One designer I wanted to start with is Marchesa. Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig's work as you can see below is absolutely exquisite, when I first saw it, it reminded me of a collection of Gaultier's which year I can't remember for the life of me. When designers can play with that delicate structured look and make it flow is something I love to look for and they have done it perfectly. The body jewellery is beautiful as well, more affordable version for me please?

blog prep on the go.

More posts coming up, in the meantime, never did I think I'd be into a lot of colour. Then I saw the cutest Marc By Marc Jacobs "Simone" striped mini dress...

A perfect summer piece.
Okay so it's not a lot of colour but it is for a girl whose wardrobe pretty has a dominance of black grey and maroon.

april playlist

S'been a while but I'm guna continue with mid month playlists, suddenly feeling the urge after rekindling my love for Bauhaus and been doing nothing but listen to music today (along with watching the Simpsons Halloween specials).

Anyways, songs I've recently been listening to and some I like listening to in the summer...

Double Dare - Bauhaus

Dancing On My Own (Deadmau5 remix) - Robyn, I NEED the full version!

I Just Wanna Make Love To You - Foghat

DNA - The Kills

BBLOOD - Peace, a band from Birmingham, make sure you look them up!

Tales Of Brave Ulysses - Cream

Bela Lugosi's Dead - Nouvelle Vague

Born Under A Bad Sign - Jimi Hendrix

Automobile Blues - Lightnin' Hopkins

Satellite - The Kills

daisy lowe for peacocks s/s 2011

Daisy Lowe posts will always be present on this blog no doubt, and this one is about her modelling for her mother Pearl and her new Spring/Summer line for Peacocks. I especially like the swimwear range she has out, quite the pin up look. Daisy looking a babe as per...

Citizens of Humanity

So it wasn't as soon as I would've liked, but with my uni deadline done and dusted I can get to blogging away.

Now I'm not usually a girl who tends to wear jeans but working in a place where I'm surrounded by them and tried a few on I've become a little attached of Citizens of Humanity.

This season's collection is pretty awesome too, I'm considering purchasing a pair or two once pay day comes, the white shorts seen at the bottom are on the wish list.

If you're looking for a good pair of jeans definitely give this brand a try, their skinny's are amazing.

so it's been a while...

But I think I'm slowly getting back into blogging...I guess not so much on my own but I've been currently contributing to some local collective ones which I've really been enjoying being a part of.

So when I can I'll be posting again on here when I can, about fashion of course, music, art, opinion and all things in between.

Expect material very soon, but in the mean time, have a gand at my other entries at:

http://mhvh.co.uk/

http://faceevent.co.uk/

one person's opinion #2

I went through a phase where I thought nostalgia was a bad thing.

- Dario Argento.

...That's because in most cases, it is.

Sure I'm guilty of looking back every now and again but the worst thing you can do is to dwell over it.

Since the term nostalgia itself means to want to go back to the past and often in a totally idealized form, you forget about all the bad things, clouding your judgement on something you shouldn't even give the time of day to be thinking about.

Things get left in the past for a reason, the people you've met, loved and lost, certain feelings you thought were solid that simply went away. When you go through so many transitions in life, if you had things stay the same, there's no future.

New people, new experiences, development as an individual, s'what it's all about now.

Fuck nostalgia. I'm not missing you.

sylvia ji

Situation: I'm all moved and settled in at my uni accommodation with nothing to do.

Solution: I draw.

While I was looking about for inspiration, my love for artist Sylvia Ji was rekindled. Her art is spiritual, haunting, provocative and beautiful. Most of her based on women and their sexuality, said to be symbolic reflections of herself, sometimes people she knows. She also bases some of her themes on the Day of the Dead, which is a Mexican American celebration that I have always been intrigued with.

Anyways, I'll been sketching up ideas for a new tattoo based on Sylvia's work, so I'll be having fun mixing things up a bit. Pictures will be put up soon.

to check out her work go to : http://www.sylviaji.com/

paris fashion week take 2

So, we go on with more from Paris fashion week, with Lutz up first, chosen for his range of slouchy layers and de constructed luxe jackets made of the most gorgeous fabrics and colours. A big chunky knit cardigan/jumper is definitely on the wish list this fall.

My favourite designer from Paris fashion week for sure, Moon Young Hee blew me away, if I could put my name to any of the collections at this fashion week it would be hers. Constructed layers, beautiful colour palette and jaw dropping draped coats/jackets, almost reminds me of clothing store All Saints style. I know I say it a lot but the first time I saw Moon Young Hee's work I straight away thought it was genuinely perfect. I will be without a doubt be looking out for her next collection.

And finally we have Quentin Veron, who, to say the least must of caught a few peoples eye with his considerably controversial fall collection. "I'd rather wear fur"...says it all really doesn't it? Think it's safe to say PETA wasn't happy with Veron's response to their numerous campaign posters headlining "I'd rather go naked than wear fur".

Now it's a given that over decades, fur has been considered one of the most glamorous things to wear and is a luxury, as a personal opinion, I do not agree with wearing real fur, but I accept obviously that others think differently, but it is one thing to wear fur and it's another to kind of exploit it? Can I say that?

But I did put Quentin's work in this entry because I somehow do like it, in terms of design...not concept. Yep this is the part where I sound like I'm completely contradicting myself. Ah well ey?

I guess I like it because it reminds me of Tim Burton and something Helena Bonham Carter would wear in one of his films, the lady's awesome.

More of fall's fashion weeks to come soon.

hands all over

Pre-ordering this baby right now, there's honestly isn't any other band I can't get enough of, I've been waiting for Maroon 5's new album for too long and I am too excited to say I'll be seeing them in February next year when they tour in the UK (about time guys!). My hands will need to be held back when Adam comes on stage, no lie, the man's a genius and a complete babe.

paris fashion week take 1

Bahh lovely Paris and what I would of give to be on the front row checking out Chanel's offering for Paris fashion week, Karl Lagerfeld really knew how to put on a show with the enormous spectacle of an iceberg making the stage a winter wonderland. And of course being able to see McQueen's final collection in the flesh would of been my life made, it's still unbelievable such a talent with obviously so much more to give has gone so soon.

I guess on lighter note we should start with a few of my chosen designers who took part of the beauty that is Paris fashion week...

So, we start with Fatima Lopes, I chose her firstly based on her shirt designs, I looove the dark blue with the dress seen in the second set of pictures. Her leather dress is also beautifully constructed, casual yet incredibly eye catching. In fact I found all her designs well constructed, so clean cut yet detailed too.

Next we have Gareth Pugh, of course being an appreciator of his work in the past, I had no objection to include his fall collection. Being known for his "out there", avant garde features to his designs, this season's collection consisted of chevrons of leather and chiffon, giving that hard edgy look, and softer dresses and garments frayed at the edges. In the rest of the collection, you can see pieces draped so intricately with chains and as this season shows the return of grunge and deconstruction I have to say I'm in love with the crocheted coat which can be seen in the second set of images. Impressed? I think so.

Lastly, in this part of my cover on Paris fashion week, we have Limi Feu, whose collection I would genuinely like to have magically appear in my wardrobe at uni, as a person who wears a lot of black this is the idea of heaven. And it just goes to show how you can use pretty much just one colour and still create such unique and awesome styles. Loving the long draped and pleated dresses and the oversized straight coat.

you can sleep when you're dead.

This would usually apply to me when I haven't come back from Creamfields completely drained of my energy, so a couple days of recuperation and a few dozen Ellen Degeneres Show YouTube clips has brought me back to life and back in the mind frame of blog prep.

Paris is next on my covering fashion weeks, I have to say the majority of designer's I've seen up to now are out after my own heart, namely Moon Young Hee and Limi Feu, be sure to check them out or keep an eye out when I feature them in my next entry.

Until then...

alexander wang fall 2010 campaign video

Perfection.