Playing the Field...

After getting back to grips with my Abercrombie project it seems I am now channelling an 80's American High School student in my fashion preferences. I choose not to phase through trends as quickly as others, but rather add to my collection of small obsessions every now and again, and I have a feeling this one is a keeper. Anything that vaguely resembles Breakfast Club swing shirts and Gilbert Grape oversized tees has my heart all a flutter. And just as this fancy is reaching its peak, along comes Karla Spetic. Awash with pastel colours and unconventional cuts this collection is far from sickly sweet. The bold two ply sweaters and sharply cut tailored jackets give a gentle push into 80s chic and I have fallen hard for her orange person print two piece. I think she's channeling what I'm channeling...

Last night Phil Collins saved my life...

A little sketch from my Abercrombie project - more to come in time

One Is not Enough...

Yeasayer - I have found my summer anthem in you ♥

Yeasayer // O.N.E.

Heralding...

I like Gareth Pugh. A tutor of mine, who was also once his, told him she hated his work and he would never get anywhere with it. Suprise suprise he is now one of England's front runners when it comes to pushing the boundaries of what can be considered fashion. It just goes to show you can't keep a good guy down. And so to introduce Gemma Slack, a former apprentice of Mr. Pugh. Technically, so as this theory goes, I should also like her. And oh, do I like her very much. A textural leather debut collection with lovely little chainmail elements, she is inspired by gothic architecture and excels in tailoring - one to keep a beady eye on in 2010...

Gemma Slack

Silk Sil Vous Plait...

I do not profess to be an avid Preen fan. They are bad sexy and bodycon, not frill sexy and fluttery - everything I am most definitely not wowed by in my little world of pretty things. However, they seem to have taken a sharp turn into something quite fantastical with their latest collection. There is not a figure hugging dress in sight. Oversized jumpers, lacey bits and draping? Yes please!