Summery Sequins...

I've been very organised keeping myself up to date with the happenings of NYFW.

J.Crew

Something I have noticed is that sequins, usually perhaps associated with wintery party dresses, keep popping up. For a refreshing summery look they have often been teamed with lighter fabrics or denim or just scattered over garments rather than plastered.

Nicole Miller

Oscar De La Renta

J.Crew

I'm thinking for next summer's festival look, perhaps a sequin encrusted bandeau could be teamed with my staple cut-offs and Dr M's...planning ahead.



Latest Discoveries @ Bestival '11...

Gentlemen's Dubclub - Emergency

The Correspondents - What's Happened To Soho?

(Very weird but pretty cool)

Skrillex - Rock n Roll

(Already knew about this little beut but love 'im even more after seeing it for real)

My Favourite Colour Is...

This winter we again see Jewel Colours take over from the brights of last seaon. Perfect as an alternative to black...head to toe or a flash as an accessory...

All of the tones are lushious, but my favourite this season is emerald green. For me the colour has some retro, quirky feel to it which the other colours don't offer...

Gucci

Diane von Furstenberg

(love the colour in fur)

 Marc by Marc Jacobs

HGH STREET ALTERNATIVES...

Unisex American Apparel

Colour Blocking ASOS

Chunky Emerald Earrings...the gold trimming adds extra 'retro-ness' ASOS



I am yet to invest in an emerald item...but I'm thinking a floaty, baggy chiffon blouse should take me nicely into the dark months.

Listen and Like...

Rizzle Kicks - I Said Who Says

Sick

BackBeatSoundSystem - Old Friend Of Mine

Perfect Sunny Tuneage (discovered at Leopallooza '11)

Chesca Miles...

'We get knocked down a lot as girls by the boys, but you have to prove you are serious...'

Chesca Miles - Britain's only female stunt bike rider, singer / songwriter, model and only 20...jeeze, girl crush??



Barryargain...

Newest little chazza shop bargain...80's style leather for a fiver! Couldn't go wrong. Think it looks best with simple dress and wedge boots as it's quite a statement in itself...

Check out the retro suede detailing on the back. Haha love it!

Granny Chic...

Slightly behind the times but just checkin out House of Holland's AW11 collection again...watching one of his shows is like listening to a massive mashup...love it.

This time he went for a Granny Chic theme...yet still managed to throw in signiture quirks such as slogan tees and statement earrings.

Think the chunky crochet cardi and massive crochet scarf do it for me the most. Also a bit of a sucker for a baggy sweat, so the crude logo one here made me blush...

REALLY thought this crochet thing was going to catch on this summer (especially with Toppers pushing it) but so far haven't seen or heard much...

Personally think these pieces from Topshop are a bit skanky...but I'm thinking of getting my Grandma to knit me a genuine granny cardi...I'm thinking mono tone with perhaps a few retro splashes of turquoise and peach...