So sorry I’ve been MIA recently. I’ve had so many styling jobs including working with TODAY CHICAGO WOMAN magazine with the legendary photographer Victor Skrebneski, the Midwest department store, BonTon, the holiday campaign for Mario Tricoci and I’m also editing a magazine, called 'M'.
Also with my move from London to Chicago I’ll be changing up my blog a bit...prices now in US dollars (instead of British Sterling), US stockists (instead of UK) and US spelling. More excitingly I'll be adding new sections to my blog including GET THE LOOK, FASHION CONFESSIONS, FASHIONABLE DATES and BEHIND THE SCENES.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
SHOPPING SPLURGES
I haven’t updated this in a long time as I was worried my husband would see how much shopping I’ve been doing and that’s something I obviously don’t want.
When we moved from London to Chicago I got rid of many items as I didn’t think it was worth shipping anything high street. I did however keep all my designer pieces. So I need to start again with my Spring/Summer basics, for example I don’t have any shorts or white jeans.
I’ve also noticed that my style has changed recently perhaps because I’m getting older? In my late 20s I wore lots of Marc by Marc Jacobs because I loved it’s quirkiness. Now in my early 30s I’ve gone for a slightly more sophisticated look in terms of fabrics and colors but still having interesting tailored cuts. I’m so in LOVE with 3.1 Phillip Lim, Celine, Elizabeth & James and Helmut lang.
With the weather finally starting to get warmer I decided it was time to start shopping. Here is my list of recent purchases:
When we moved from London to Chicago I got rid of many items as I didn’t think it was worth shipping anything high street. I did however keep all my designer pieces. So I need to start again with my Spring/Summer basics, for example I don’t have any shorts or white jeans.
I’ve also noticed that my style has changed recently perhaps because I’m getting older? In my late 20s I wore lots of Marc by Marc Jacobs because I loved it’s quirkiness. Now in my early 30s I’ve gone for a slightly more sophisticated look in terms of fabrics and colors but still having interesting tailored cuts. I’m so in LOVE with 3.1 Phillip Lim, Celine, Elizabeth & James and Helmut lang.
With the weather finally starting to get warmer I decided it was time to start shopping. Here is my list of recent purchases:
Diana Von Furstenberg wrap dress; my first one and it looks so sexy
Diana Von Furstenberg chiffon summer dress
3.1 Phillip Lim black flat-front skinny pants
3.1 Phillip Lim nude sheer striped top
and.....
J Brand ‘Aspen’ Mid-Rise Skinny Ankle white Jeans
J Brand ‘Love Story’ flare leg white jeans
Rebecca Taylor silk summer dress in melon
Michael Kors patent nude ballet flat; everyone should have a pair
3.1 Phillip Lim Double Breasted Pea Coat with Trompe l'Oeil Collar & Cuffs
The leather collar and cuffs are removable to create a classic pea coat
Elizabeth and James mini dress
Next week my WISH LIST.....even with all this I still have a list of items I NEED to buy!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Addiction thirty-seven: THE NUDE HEEL
The ONE item you must have this season is the nude heel. They replace the black heel as the classic shoe that goes with everything, it will keep your look fresh and modern. A black shoe not only looks wintery but feels old fashioned. If you saw the royal wedding last month you would have seen most guests in nude heels.
Don’t be afraid to invest in a fabulous pair as this isn’t a passing trend, nude is here to stay. Like black, nude will go with all colors but unlike a black it will make your legs look longer, BONUS! There is so much out there to chose from you’ll be sure to find a pair to suit you whether it’s a kitten heel, open toe, slingback or a sky scrapper.
Here are a few of my favorite patent pairs...
Christian Louboutin at Net-A-Porter.com, $595
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Addiction thirty-six: THE ROYAL WEDDING part two
Part two: The BEST and Worst dressed guests
BEST….
The Beckhams looked super stylish as usual with Victoria in one of her own dresses, Louboutin heels and a hat by Philip Treacy. David Beckham wore a morning suit by Ralph Lauren.
Carole Middleton, Kate’s mother, wore a gorgeous and elegant wool crepe coat and dress by Catherine Walker with a hat by Jane Corbett. I loved the bold shoulders!
Sophie Wessex, looked amazingly elegant and stylish in her elaborately embroidered Bruce Oldfield suit and Jane Taylor fascinator.
WORST....
Royal cousins Princess Beatrice of York (the Fergie lookalike) wore an elegant Valentino Haute Couture dress and coat but went a bit crazy with her Philip Treacy fascinator and dark eye make-up.
Her sister Princess Eugenie of York (Prince Andrew lookalike) wore an ill-fitted and unattractive Vivienne Westwood dress. Her fascinator also by Philip Treacy could have been stylish with a completely different outfit.
British socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson was dressed head-to-toe in one color, big fashion faux pas! This is such an old fashioned style. The gorgeous blue was overdone with all her accessories in exactly same shade. The dress was by Deborah Milner, fascinator by Stephen Jones and heels by Nicholas Kirkwood.
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden also had the same problem with her entire outfit in only one color. Dress by Elie Saab.
Chelsy Davy, Harry’s on and off again girlfriend wore an ill-fitted Alberta Ferretti jacket, it just made her chest look frumpy. Fascinator by Victoria Grant.
Anne, The Princess Royal just looked ridiculous no need to say more.
BEST….
The Beckhams looked super stylish as usual with Victoria in one of her own dresses, Louboutin heels and a hat by Philip Treacy. David Beckham wore a morning suit by Ralph Lauren.
Carole Middleton, Kate’s mother, wore a gorgeous and elegant wool crepe coat and dress by Catherine Walker with a hat by Jane Corbett. I loved the bold shoulders!
Sophie Wessex, looked amazingly elegant and stylish in her elaborately embroidered Bruce Oldfield suit and Jane Taylor fascinator.WORST....
Royal cousins Princess Beatrice of York (the Fergie lookalike) wore an elegant Valentino Haute Couture dress and coat but went a bit crazy with her Philip Treacy fascinator and dark eye make-up.Her sister Princess Eugenie of York (Prince Andrew lookalike) wore an ill-fitted and unattractive Vivienne Westwood dress. Her fascinator also by Philip Treacy could have been stylish with a completely different outfit.
British socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson was dressed head-to-toe in one color, big fashion faux pas! This is such an old fashioned style. The gorgeous blue was overdone with all her accessories in exactly same shade. The dress was by Deborah Milner, fascinator by Stephen Jones and heels by Nicholas Kirkwood.
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden also had the same problem with her entire outfit in only one color. Dress by Elie Saab.
Chelsy Davy, Harry’s on and off again girlfriend wore an ill-fitted Alberta Ferretti jacket, it just made her chest look frumpy. Fascinator by Victoria Grant.
Anne, The Princess Royal just looked ridiculous no need to say more.Saturday, April 30, 2011
Addiction thirty-six: THE ROYAL WEDDING part one
Part one: The Dress
If you don’t already know I was so excited about the royal wedding. After living in London for nearly 15 years the couple had to get engaged AFTER I moved back to the States, TYPICAL! I was absolutely gutted I was not there to partake in the excitement of the event.
Now lets get back to the most important topic of this wedding, The DRESS! When Kate and William first got engaged back in November everyone wanted to know who would design her dress. There were lots of rumors people thought she might wear her favorite brand Issa London however the woman behind the label was born in Brazil. As a future member of the royal family I knew she would be expected to wear a British designer.
Amongst the bridal industry the rumor was she might go with the bridal designer Bruce Oldfield or Phillipa Lepley, both whom I’ve met while working at the UK bridal magazine, You & Your Wedding. Both design beautiful bridal dresses especially for the upper classes but it would be a very safe and traditional choice. I was secretly hoping that she might go with one of the many fashion forward British RTW designers like Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Amanda Wakeley or Jenny Packham. As it got closer to the wedding there was a lot of speculation that she might go with the British designer Sarah Burton for the House of Alexander McQueen. I started to really get excited and thought she’d forgo convention for something with a fashion edge.
So when I got up at 4am (Eastern time) to watch the wedding I have to say I was slightly disappointed with her dress. It was very traditional and terribly safe, something that I hope she would avoid especially from a forward fashion house like Alexander McQueen.
When I saw the dress her sister Pippa wore, also by McQueen, that’s what I hoped Kate might wear. A bias cut gown that was slinky, perfect for a young and modern bride with an amazing figure.
I’ve never been a fan of lace as I general don’t think it’s terribly modern. What I do like about the dress is the quality, craftsmanship and elegance. I also prefer the top half, which was far more interesting than the bottom. The bodice is incredibly well constructed with a flattering silhouette for her slim figure. Sarah cleverly gave her some hips in the skirt, which help emphasize her extraordinarily tiny waist. I was excited to see a bustle but thought it was too subtle and unfortunately not clearly visible behind her veil.
Next blog: The BEST and WORST dressed at the Royal Wedding…….
If you don’t already know I was so excited about the royal wedding. After living in London for nearly 15 years the couple had to get engaged AFTER I moved back to the States, TYPICAL! I was absolutely gutted I was not there to partake in the excitement of the event.
Now lets get back to the most important topic of this wedding, The DRESS! When Kate and William first got engaged back in November everyone wanted to know who would design her dress. There were lots of rumors people thought she might wear her favorite brand Issa London however the woman behind the label was born in Brazil. As a future member of the royal family I knew she would be expected to wear a British designer.
Amongst the bridal industry the rumor was she might go with the bridal designer Bruce Oldfield or Phillipa Lepley, both whom I’ve met while working at the UK bridal magazine, You & Your Wedding. Both design beautiful bridal dresses especially for the upper classes but it would be a very safe and traditional choice. I was secretly hoping that she might go with one of the many fashion forward British RTW designers like Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Amanda Wakeley or Jenny Packham. As it got closer to the wedding there was a lot of speculation that she might go with the British designer Sarah Burton for the House of Alexander McQueen. I started to really get excited and thought she’d forgo convention for something with a fashion edge.
So when I got up at 4am (Eastern time) to watch the wedding I have to say I was slightly disappointed with her dress. It was very traditional and terribly safe, something that I hope she would avoid especially from a forward fashion house like Alexander McQueen.
When I saw the dress her sister Pippa wore, also by McQueen, that’s what I hoped Kate might wear. A bias cut gown that was slinky, perfect for a young and modern bride with an amazing figure.
I’ve never been a fan of lace as I general don’t think it’s terribly modern. What I do like about the dress is the quality, craftsmanship and elegance. I also prefer the top half, which was far more interesting than the bottom. The bodice is incredibly well constructed with a flattering silhouette for her slim figure. Sarah cleverly gave her some hips in the skirt, which help emphasize her extraordinarily tiny waist. I was excited to see a bustle but thought it was too subtle and unfortunately not clearly visible behind her veil.
Next blog: The BEST and WORST dressed at the Royal Wedding…….
Friday, April 22, 2011
NEW WORK: Michigan Avenue Magazine
Photographer: Heather Talbert
Stylist: Jessica Moazami
Hair and Make Up: Carley Martin
Sweater and skirt by Diana von Furstenberg and wedges by Christian Louboutin all available at Neiman Marcus
Stylist: Jessica Moazami
Hair and Make Up: Carley Martin
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