All articles tagged "london"

May 3, 2012

A retrospective exhibition of shoe designer, Christian Louboutin, has been opened at The Design Museum in London. It celebrates his career and how he has impacted the fashion world over the last two decades. For over 20 years, Louboutin has been...

Jan 3, 2012

Some people were born with an extraordinary gift to design amazing artwork. So is the case for UK artist, Marcus Levine, who creates figurative and abstract images with common tools such as a hammer and black/silver nails. His freehand masterpieces...

Nov 1, 2011

Louis Vuitton is set to release a seven-piece ‘Icons’ collection in December. According to the press release it’s a collection that revisits tradition to refine the rules of modern dressing. Seven perfect pieces, flawlessly crafted from...

Oct 1, 2011

Here’s a quick line up photo of Kanye West’s Dw Kanye West Spring Summer 2012 collection. I give him a pat on the back for the debut, hard work, and effort. As a first timer, he did a fab job. I don’t understand why the critics...

Sep 27, 2011

Another favorite from Made in Africa Arise Show during NYFW,  LDA also known as Lanre Da Silva Ajayi is known for her structured vintage pieces. She mostly draws inspiration from 40s and 50s couture. I love her use of lace here. The color palettes,...

Sep 19, 2011

Wow, I’m still trying to figure out how this impressive printable Leica camera would work. Matthew Nicholson, a designer and photographer based in London, has created the Lie-Ca m3 pinhole camera. It is reportedly fully functional with a 35mm...

Aug 22, 2011

At first glance, you couldn’t tell that this is a passenger lounge for an airport. It is located in Biggin Hill Airport, London. It looks like a hotel lobby or even someone’s home, but definitely not the boarding areas that I am used to with...

Jul 7, 2011

The Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter 2011-2012 ad campaign features Natasha Poly, Mariacarla Boscono and Karen Elson. It was shot by Mert & Marcus. According to Cavalli, the woodland setting with flowers, trees and leaves were selected to help...

Jun 29, 2011

With its vibrant, holiday-ready Spring Summer collection, Accessorize makes you long for clear blue sea, white unspoiled beaches and poolside cocktails. Take a look at their lookbook. St Barts, here we come. Woohoooo! Enjoy....

Jun 20, 2011

With the washout summer we are experiencing in the UK, Miss Selfridge’s Spring Summer 2011 collection is incredibly weather appropriate. The 70′s inspired collection with an unmistakable boho feel makes it easy to dress for the...

Jun 13, 2011

Celebrated dance photographer Chris Nash showcased over sixty stunning prints in an exhibition at the V&A Theatre and Performance Galleries. Curated by Jane Pritchard, V&A Curator of Dance, the images documented thirty years of Contemporary...

Jun 6, 2011

Karen Millen’s Spring/Summer campaign hits the right notes with bold images, that are confident and luxurious. And full of the Karen Millen signature DNA. Karen Millen is so renowned for their amazing use of colour and dramatic silhouettes...

May 31, 2011

For Autumn Winter 2011, River Island reasserts a bold and unique mood – reclaiming its position as a true innovator of the British high street. The evolution of the River Island woman is captured in dynamic dressing with a...

May 30, 2011

This summer, Dorothy Perkins launches Floradita, a sophisticated boutique inspired floral collection. Floradita has a hint of the 1950s and a touch of modern day romance, creating a capsule collection of luxurious fabrics in simple feminine...

May 27, 2011

Primark is a Godsend for shopping stylishly on a budget. With their remarkably low prices and on-trend collections, this high street giant caused stampedes when they opened their flagship store on London’s Oxford Street, in April of...

May 24, 2011

You have probably heard about the Project Ocean by now. It launched last week at Self Ridges and the Prince of Wales was in attendance. Tabitha Simmons, who is a shoe designer, created these Eol peep toe sandals for Project Ocean. The two-tone...

May 16, 2011

The iconic Victoria and Albert museum in London has done it again. Beginning on the 12th of March 2011 and ending on 10th July, 2011, the art and design hub features a retrospective on the work of idiosyncratic and ground-breaking fashion designer,...

Apr 29, 2011

The oversize hat is just epic! And the clothes? Amazing! Giving off the 70s glam vibe. These are images from the Spring 2011 Temperley London Ad/Campaign. Again, I can’t pick a favorite, however, I’m loving the embellishments on the last...

Apr 1, 2011

This is an amazing spread of Kate Moss in Vogue Japan for May 2011. The spread is titled “Perfection In Couture”. I want the dress in the second picture (without the snake). OK, who am I kidding? All of the dresses. That last picture?...

Apr 1, 2011

This is an amazing spread of Kate Moss in Vogue Japan for May 2011. The spread is titled “Perfection In Couture”. I want the dress in the second picture (without the snake). OK, who am I kidding? All of the dresses. That last picture?...

Mar 24, 2011

Today is my older sister’s birthday. She is my best friend. My sweet little pie (smile). We look very much alike. When Greg is taking my pictures every morning, he never fails to point out when my mannerisms or facial expressions remind him of...

Mar 17, 2011

Ooooh totally digging this Stella McCartney brass envelope necklace. Can you imagine layering it with other fantastic pieces in your collection? Mark it – this brass necklace is going to be a hit in the blog world. Similar to how the Michael...

Mar 11, 2011

Capulet, a London-based luxury women’s accessories label, has released a collection of stylish handmade iPad 2 cases. Made in Europe utilizing the finest European leathers, prices start at £240 / $316 US Dollars, with the exception of the...

Mar 7, 2011

Can you believe that these pieces were made out of bacteria? Suzanne Lee, who is a London based Senior Research Fellow in the school of fashion and textiles at Central Saint Martins in London, is the genius behind this. She creates garments from...

Dec 17, 2010

Aside from missing London by looking at these pics, I’m fascinated by the work the Normal collaborators did when asked by H&M Home to design a series of interventions for the launch party of the new Home Collection in their flagship store...

Dec 9, 2010

I don’t know about you, but I love seeing hubby in a sexy pair of shoes. LOVE IT. In fact, on my recent trip to London, I did some damage. I didn’t care about shopping for myself, I just wanted shoes for him. Now I’m drooling over...

Nov 23, 2010

This is amazing. Never worn false eyelashes before, but I may have to try these. They are over-the-top and dramatic. London based Paperself explores ways in which “paper can be used in both the ordinary and extraordinary in the name of...

Nov 11, 2010

I had the pleasure of interviewing Gina aka Natural Belle of Hairspiration Blogspot. She is one of the nicest bloggers in the blog world. She is quick to be supportive. Gina was among the very first people who not only welcomed me, but also...

Oct 15, 2010

This looks like it tastes good, but at that cost??? The first bottle of whisky in the world to break the six figure price barrier was revealed today by The Dalmore distillery. Dalmore has sold two bottles for £100,000 each – about $160,000...

Oct 6, 2010

I seriously don’t know how we go from the hottest days in Los Angeles to cold & rainy days within days. Lol. Freaking blows my mind, but I’m not complaining. Fall is my favorite season and I have been looking forward to layering my...