My Fashion Scrapbook #4

My Fashion Scrapbook #4

What's in my Wardrobe #5 The Kooples Kaleido Wolves Scarf

This scarf was designed by Abbey Watkins, an illustrator who creates work in both pencil and digital format. You can view her portfolio of fashion and mythology-inspired illustrations here. The...

Harvey Nichols, The Mailbox, Birmingham: AW12 Window Displays

This season's striking surreal window theme was created by the head of visual display for Harvey Nichols, Janet Wardley. The display features many rotating mechanisms, including this giant rolling...

My Nail Polishes #3 Barry M NP340 Aqua Glitter

Polish: Barry M - NP340 - Aqua GlitterPrice: £2.99Application: Undercoat first, or regret it forever. It took me ages to get it off using the undercoat, so don't start without one!Coats: Two is...

What's in my Wardrobe #4 The Kooples Skulls Collage Scarf

The Kooples is my favourite brand for scarves because the materials they use are so stroke-worthy. I picked this oversized one up in the menswear section, as I love the cream and blue print; blue...

My Fashion Scrapbook #3

My Fashion Scrapbook #3

Street Style #56

She's asymmetricLet's just take a moment to appreciate this. At the time I had been out style searching for three hours but hadn't taken a shot of anyone (I'm very set on finding something...

What's in my Wardrobe #3 D&G Penthouse scarf

D&G produced a set of Penthouse magazine sleeve-covered t-shirts for their SS12 menswear collection. I don't wear tees but really wanted to get something from the cheeky D&G boys, so the scarf was...

What's in my Wardrobe #2 The Kooples Stag's Head Scarf, Pete Doherty collection

When I heard that Pete was collaborating with The Kooples and his inspiration for the collection was the Victorian era, I was keen to see what he would come up with... Stag heads were a popular...

What's in my Wardrobe #1 Kiel James Patrick Turk's Head Bracelet

Based in Rhode Island, Kiel James Patrick hand craft everything they sell including bracelets, belts and ties. Inspired by the old time tradition of sailor knot bracelets, this custom made cotton...

The Queen visits Birmingham, 12.07.2012

One came. One saw. One took ones photo. Blogworthy Royalty!

My Nail Polishes #2 Barry M NP324 Silvery Lilac

Polish: Barry M - NP324 - Silvery Lilac Price: £2.99 Application: This is quite a light mix of colours with a murky grey undertone, so give it a good shake before you let it loose on your digits!...

Q&A's with Rebecca Abell

When Rebecca emailed me a few weeks ago about a project that sadly I cant get involved with, I consoled myself by drooling over her fashion and portrait illustrations. Her website contains images...

My Nail Polishes #1 Barry M NP338 Silver Multi Glitter

Polish: Barry M - NP338 - Silver Multi Glitter Price: £2.99 Application: Make sure you apply a base coat or your nails will suffer when you try to remove this miniature star galaxy from your...

Seeing stars

Exclusive to Selfridges, Birmingham: Lancome Hypnôse Star Mascara Inspired by the black, framing lashes of 1930s cartoon cutie Betty Boop, this mascara will add shine, curl and length to your...

My Fashion Scrapbook #2

Street Style #55

Walking on broken glass I remember owning a denim bag for about 7 years. Dont own one? Heres some reasons why you should: - denim = flexibility, so no space issues for all your essentials - it can...

Join the blue league Its the year of sport in the UK (dont ask my opinions on the Olympics, though!) and one of my favourite things to come out of our athletics-themed celebrations is the...

Primary school The fluro-primary colours may be hogging the limelight, but the tribal graphics, tie-die print and purple Doc Martens burn up behind them in a fiery tribute to the nineties. Yes, the...

Vintage Harpers Bazaar magazine covers I totally love the starkness of the colours on these covers. Obviously Ive emphasized them using my camera effects, but Im just adding some grit to these...

Red Reebok alert I swear this vintage jumper was mine - I definitely had one of these but I can guarantee you that I didnt look as cool as she does in it. I adore the 50s twist in the shape of the...

The light stripes This silhouette takes me straight back to the nineties. Bring on the loose revolution - lets cut ourselves some slack this year and go against the clean cut grade. And if you can...

Pink inkling Pink in its sweetest form - candy floss! This shade was used at the SS12 Rochas show in Paris, and this picture is proof that baby pink can be upgraded to rock chick status, provided...

Denim tearaway These are the best wrecked denims Ive ever seen, but my favourite touch here is the Ray Ban specs. Wheres the gig?! Parachute woman This parachute parka is slide-worthy smooth and...

Fair play The recent mild weather has been perfect for blogging. This time last year I was freezing while out and about; its interesting to see how youre all mixing previous trends together to deal...

New rave Im more than happy to be witnessing the simultaneous comeback of eighties/nineties grunge and rave; both are the ultimate antidote to the effort involved in appearing ladylike. Having...

Hole on Hitting the Navajo autumn/winter trend with a stack of earthy bangles and a zebra print cuff, this is a nicely oversized native get-up; with a slouchy, grunge-worthy jumper that Id love to...

Back to black This look is total undone perfection. I love how her make-up adds an injection of colour and boldness to the outfit, and the way her Wino-esque hair tops it all off nonchalantly....

Shoulder to shoulder Deco electric Chess queen Mind the gaps Flats alright Blue cameo Ship ahoy Boots you

STYLE BIRMINGHAM If Ive taken your picture at the event, it will be available for you to view and tag yourself in on my Facebook page by Monday evening. Hope youve enjoyed your stylish weekend, and...