A fashion and lifestyle blog of a "twenty something" girl living and working in London.
//WEARING// Filles à Papa cardigan, Zara tee and bag, ASOS jeans and Sacha boots
ph/Rebecca
Frankly during my second day of London Fashion Week, and having spent the previous night dancing away to Rihanna, I was in no state to wear heels. So out came the trusted sacha boot, the easy bag and the trusted pair of sunglasses.
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Lucy February
Check Print galore
Statement hats
Nathalie Helgerud
Madeleine Moxham
Bloggers with style
One stylish photographer
ph/me
Some pictures taken during last Saturday's frenzy at Summerset House. I have to say, the photographers were of the 'best' dressed people there. Looking back at these pictures, I am reminded at all the fun and interesting people I met during that weekend.
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//WEARING// Zara trousers, heels, leather jacket and bag and H&M coat and tee.
ph/Alex
A bit late, but nevertheless here is the outfit I wore on my first day attending LFW. It was my first time attending any Fashion Week, let alone the London one. The fact that I have never attended any of the Fashion Weeks has nothing to do with interest. Simply, my full time job just doesn't allow me to take the time off to go to these events. This being said, when Fashion Week is taking place at your doorstep, there is really no excuses not to attend, or take a peek which is exactly what I did.
The "fauna and flora" was absolutely breath-taking. Gorgeous and fascinating people running around - some with no where to go and others clearly on the job. Some amazing clothes, brilliant photographers and a plethora of bloggers. I have to say I was a bit taken aback with the sheer number of bloggers, street style photographers and 'tourists'. There was just an overwhelming number of people just hanging around with absolutely nothing to do, and tehy were clearly not here for the shows. But simply hovering around in the hopes of being photographed. For some it was clearly an ego boost and the validation they so crave from within the 'fashion world' and for others it was pure strategy, get your picture taken enough times and it might just propel you to your 15mins of fame.
As I was sat behind my computer, desperately finding the words needed for this article, Leandra' blog entry - Blog is a dirty word - was published. The title caught my attention and so I pause my writing to read her thoughts and words. And boy does she take the words out of my mouth. Her article is definitely worth reading, as well as the original article, by Suzy Menkens - the Circus of fashion - she is responding to.
I may not have either Suzy'experience and knowledge nor Leandra's penmanship, and I am clearly a 'virgin' when it comes to Fashion Weeks, but I can't help but remain a little confused and disappointed by what I saw this weekend. Don't get me wrong, the fact that fashion is becoming increasingly democratic is a great thing to happen to the industry, but I couldn't help but feel like I was intruding in someone's work flow and 'work space'.
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Rihanna x River Island
Saturday night was the highly anticipated Rihanna for River Island show. And well, it didn't disappoint. That is unless you were expecting a fashion forward or even a traditional fashion show. Critics have been harsh when it comes to the collection and I just have to wonder what exactly they were expecting. Sure, it is Fashion Week but this was Rihanna, it was hardly even going to be all tailored suits and long gowns.
For me the show was exactly what I had in mind, and so much more. The show in itself was young, trendy and very laid back. The clothes were simple and completely mirrored Rihanna's current style choices. She could have chosen to go in a different direction and gone with over the top items, but instead she stayed -more or less- sober and minimal with pieces that could just as well be toned down or dressed up. Rihanna was effortlessly gorgeous and actually seemed a bit overwhelmed by the whole experience which was very charming. The after-party was just as laid back and fun as the show, the music was insane, the people were gorgeous but clearly there to party more than to be seen which was a welcome change during the Fashion Week frenzy. If you haven't seen it yet, you can still watch the show here.
The collaboration worked in that it delivered exactly what it was set out to deliver; an affordable 'fast-fashion 'collection inspired by Rihanna's wardrobe and style. And personally I can't wait to see the clothes in stores (03/03) and I have my eye on the blue jumpsuit and a couple of dresses.
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