LFW: the wardrobe, day #1.

What I wore on my first, first day of fashion week, courtesy of David.

bowler: topshop, coat: h&m, shirt: rokit, shoes and bag: new look.

Contradictory to popular belief, my presence at Somerset House does extend beyond aimless wanderings.

If you don't believe me, log onto the website...

If you're at all about, tweet me or come hither dans la press lounge. I will probs have the bowler hat glued to my head or face and will definitely be in flats.

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street style spotlight: love aesthetics

HELLO 2K12. I come baring something I meant to post last year and way more extra baggage than is cool.

Ivania Carpio is the beaut and brains behind Love Aesthetics  - a fashion blog that documents her fashionable life through means of outfits, attainable inspirations and ingenious DIYs.

Hailing from Deutschland, Ivania ain’t no frivolous fashion follower, she formulates her own dressing rules. Experimental proportions coupled with twisted, scrunched and draped fabrics, she is her own mannequin.  

Iridescent, mermaid hair and perfectly painted lips provide the backdrop for this head to toe, blue hued ensemble. Sea blue angora wool and statement slicks of gold. Her blue suede shoes (well, nearly) are the token, thrifted finishing touch. Photographed neatly on the complimenting palette of concrete, I urge you to add this girl to your blog shelf / bookmarks / coffee table reads.

Ivania extends her talents to make up artistry; she is worth keeping in mind for her nail art ideas and MAC product recommendations. She has also recently posted a sweet DIY which is worth a look if you fancy getting all arts and crafts-y slash appreciate that sort of thing.

Here's to a year fulla giggles and galavanting. And a bit more blogging.

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p.s. I have caved and given into the photo diary trend, admittedly a few days late. I am partaking in the Photo a Day 'challenge' via instagram. I am documenting it on tumblr tots.

LFW: every journo / editor / photog's worst nightmare.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but due to unforeseen circumstances or arguably, plain stupidity a spanner has been put in the works of my fashion week coverage. In my defence, it had been a long day. Over it. Moral of the story; left my camera memory card in Somerset House, sitting nice and snug in a press lounge computer. Nice one Helen. I am as gutted as you but let's not dwell on it; the handful of iPhone photos will suffice.

I write this on my hideously long treck back up North, laiden with fashion week flu, an imminent fashion week come down and too much to tell you.

In a word, or three; it was amazing. It sounds ridiculous but Somerset House is a world away from the trials and tribulations of real life. I saw so many beautiful people, clothes, shoes, jewellery; everything you expect from a global fashion capital and more.

HIGHLIGHTS:

The past few days have surpassed at ridiculous speeds; over far too soon. Highlights included meeting some favourite bloggers, including one half of LtS - Sally and being street style snapped by one of my all time faves - Carrie of Wish Wish Wish. It was lush to put a face to the words and photos of blogs that I avidly follow.

Street style snapped for Cosmo by Carrie

The LOOK lounge at Westfield Stratford City also qualifies as a favourite. Sophie gave an insightful chat on her journey to LOOK magazine. The girl has an amazing life story thanks to the success of her blog - Sophie Feels Better. I've said this so many times but the power of blogging is seriously underestimated. Sophie has been approached by a literary agent who are keen to publish a book based on Sophie Feels Better and there are even promised whispers of a TV show. She has helped an insane amount of women along the way, I only have the utmost praise for the girl. In her rare free time, she also writes a beauty blog dedicated to her love for lipsticks. I strongly urge you to check out both of her internet sensations.

I bagged three last minute invites to Vauxhall Fashion Scout shows, staged in the intimate yet elaborate confines of Freemasons Hall. Although my photos are no more, I shall post individual show reports on these before the weekend is out as I have pages of scribbles from all three and it'd be a shame not to.

VFS Venue, JH Invite

Menswear day wins first prize for favourite fashion week day. Why, you ask? Cos I so totally had the pleasure of assisting the superbly stylish Alexis Knox again (CSLondon2k10) with the Koko to Zai (KTZ) show. I was summoned in the morning to help with pre-show prep meaning I got a pretty jammy deeks into the backstage workings of a show from pre-show to after party. Well nearly, I sacked that off in favour of bed.

KTZ Showroom, Most beautiful boy in the world and Charlene, models and Mario

Take me back.

Fashion is perceived as this frivolous, oh darling, freebie this, after party that; I have never seen a  group of people work harder srsly. I really think that that is something that comes as a surprise to all the writer, model, photographer, PR, event organiser wannabes out there. It is far from all glitz and glamour, not unless you're Anna Wintour of course.

Eyes peeled for more belated fashion week coverage.

Big up for hitting the 1000 follower target, I had noticed.

Bloglovin' / Facebook / Planet Notion / Twitter

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LFW: snapshot.

I would be perfectly content whiling away my life people watching on the terraces of Somerset House during fashion week. So many inspirational sights to be seen. Blink and you miss it. Street style snapping is harder than it looks. Here are a few snaps from days 3 and 4 at Somerset House. 

Photos via iPhone, proper ones will follow

Suprisingly enough I, myself have also been street style snapped a kanny few times. Will post links and photos in the weekends LFW catch up session.

I WISH EVERY WEEK WAS FASHION WEEK.

Also, if you haven't already; this is worth a cheap laugh. See why I've been reluctant to do a vlog now do we?

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stolen from notion.

I admit this is a bit #lazyfashionblogger but figure as I wrote it, why should it not be given some are you dressing up or dressing down? air time.

So here you have it; a street-style profile of a London based blogger who has been on my radar for quite some time now.

Jazzabelle's Diary

The personal natterings of London native, Jazzabelle Rocks - actual name. 

Bi-weekly outfit posts- snapped by her doting mother, Batttersea boot sale hauls and plush blogger meets with the odd press perk, own the pages of her online diary. If I had to decipher the definition of charity-shop chic, I would point you all in this girl's direction. Not your regular eighteen-year old - my teen memory of charity shops involved genuine fear of the places. Oh, how things change.

Proving that black is a transeasonal colour and not just for funerals, her style is best described as minimal, modern lady. No look-at-me gimics just pure, genuine, head-to-toe vintage. The most attractive factor? Jazzabelle's entire outfit rarely totals more than a measely tenner. How does she do it!? I wish I knew. Dabbling in a good old game of texture play, exibit a) demonstrates the girl's ability to play it safe, but effortlessy cool in a complete colour palette of black sheer, wool and leather all for a massive six hundred pennies. Amazing.

I see a gap in the market here. I reckon she needs to do some sort of bargin-hunting tutorial, fancy it Jazzabelle? When she isn't posing in front of that brick wall, you'll find her wandering aimlessly but intently around the V&A. Cultured as well as stylish, ooh-er.

Blog / Facebook / Twitter

SHOP

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street style snapping.

A pretty pathetic attempt at snapping street style stunners from the delightful streets of Newcastle today. Can I blame the weather? Maybe. But I reckon its more due to the fact that every other person is charva wear clad i.e. exhibit A. And no, its not chav-chic, East London style-e. Unfortunates. Oh, how I love the toon.

It shall be my work in progress. I vow to become more pro papper and less happy snapper. It will materialise, like those promised outfit posts hoho.

Am back in the homeland, obvz. London was amaze, as per. Exciting things to reveal next week.

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aw11 looks book.

Street style snaps that are fuelling my obsession with the countdown to autumn / winter.

L - R: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11


In other news, I have another fleeting trip to the big city lights of London planned next week for a super duper exciting opportunity. More will be revealed nearer the time.

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sunny jim.

I have just got in from the longest, dullest day. I am dead to the world. I have been shit at this lately, sozza. I am free from the clutch of university a week tomorrow so from then I will be on it, like a car bonnet.
For now, have a perve on Jim. My latest Notion street style spotlight.

All: http://itsjimtot.wordpress.com/

Why can't the whole male race dress like this? Answer me that.

Out calls.

Bloglovin' / Facebook / Formspring / Twitter

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STRINSPO.

a.k.a STREET STYLE INSPIRATION

Why hasn't anyone coined that term before now? To my knowledge anyway.

In no real order; an assortment from LOOKBOOK and a few favourite blogs. Soo technically not strictly street style but its all style inspiration innit. All photos are linked to their credits.

Have you guessed the running theme? Yes, I need a maxi skirt in my life, prefs sheer and pleated.

In other news, I won this lush, studded collar courtesy of CrazyPigIdeas. I never win anything so I am buzzing. Photos will follow said item's delivery. Reminds me that I should probably sort out that giveaway, I promised 173 followers ago. Whups.

Have booked a trip to LANDANNN at the start of May. Buzzing in me tree.
I need some new haunts to divulge in.
Any suggestions welcome in the comments.
Chyaz.

Twitter / Bloglovin'

Helen,

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