Total Pageviews

Monday 9 May 2011

Sneak Peak Chanel fall 2011

Ok images courtesy of style.com and information courtesy of http://www.purseblog.com/chanel-bags/sneak-peek-chanel-fall-2011-handbags.html so have a look at both , all rights reserved and shizzle.
So this is sort of a preview of whats to come from the fall collection from chanel. Its not enough to fully evaluate but it can atleast give you an impressiona nd if you ahte it, chances are your going to ahte the final collection and visa versa.

Clutches
I like this one in a statement dont mess with me kinda way. I wouldnt use it i dont think, but then my bags have to be literally strapped too me in order for me not too loose them and even so the contents allways seems to find itself around my house-its not my house im still in high school. For this clutch bag i would wear either a geometrical dress whcih had orange shapes on it, a belt and heels-if in the day big sun glasses, bangles- or an all one colour dress, posibley shift/strapless with heels/flats-balley pumps- and a contrasting belt all one colour too say purple dress, green belt and orange clutch for that colour blocking fashionable style thats everywhere at the minute.

Hand bags/satchels
To all of you who this picture confused don't worry your not alone. I originally thought it was one of those effects to make it look like it was being reflected liek on water? but if you look closeley you will see its a tote on top of a clutch purse. I assume they are a matching set and not actually sown togetehr which would be funny but not practical. Then again! it would save time and save buying two bags. I think chanel have got an idea in the making here. Anyway The tote and the clutch both have a gold and silver shadowed snake detail. The tote has a gold chain handle making it pretty chic in my veiw and what looks like a brown centre, you know like the ribbon running through it. The clutch has a flap top which fastens ussing thast cute fastening which i cant really explain in the space i have left.
I quite like this one in a weird vintage kind of way. I personally wouldn't be able to pull it off or have anything to wear it with but its kinda cool in that old yet fashionable sense. I would wear this with like blouse shorts, brown ankle boots, brown woven style belt, some gold chainy jewellery and those vinatge style earings with the fake pottery queen or soemthing inside them? so full on vintage. Oversized chunky brown/pastel cardigan if its cold.
 I like this one too, I think you could use this for night and day. Personally i would have this as a really fashionable, statement acccesory to a work outfit/lunch date/night out in the town. I would keep the outfit chick for work- black  tuxedo, rufley blouse, pencil skirt, vintage belt, gold jewlery, middle sized heels. Maybe some of those driving gloves in brown too-to contrast with the bag.

Purses
This one is kinda cool in a retro bright orange kind of way but i don't think i would buy it for whatever price chanel is charging for it. And i wil tell you why. I got like the exact same one ages ago in a sort of limey /sea green colour free from a magazine. No joke they are basicly the same. exept now i think of it i think mine might be more squarey? but still the same quilted , purse look going on there. Dont get me wrong i would choose he chanel option if i could but sadly i think that decisions up to my pocket money and to buy this would put me in debt for years. This bag makes a handy, statement and quick accesory to jazz up an outfit. 





This ones wuite nice too. Because its black it will go with almost any outfit and still makes a statement like the one above without being too over powering. The flower detail gives it a summery/glitzy/femminine touch but its not too over the top. For a highstreet version i would try primark or new look/h&m. It again sports the chanel logo on the zip.


My favourite
This one is my favourite because i love the python detail and the flap front that fastens. The chains really cool as well. Most of all i love the way it kind of looks like its decaying, in a good way, sort of mossy, like crumbling stone work. That might be because someone i know chose corrosion and decay for their textiles project, i did historical fashion and for my 2nd architectural detail. Yes baby , im doing historical fashion at the moment. Anyway chanel makes this gorgous unique piece fit in its dystopian Fall 2011 collection.




xx Love Pixie xx

Alexander Mcqueen Limited edition/gifts

Hey so these are some gifts i found and also some limited edition Alexander Mcqueen items that i wante to share with you because they are really ncie and i love Alexander Mcqueen coz hes a babe. In case you don't know hes a fashion designer, he is actually dead-killed himself :/ , but his fashion  house/couture label has taken his palce to continue to produce gorgous items.

Savage Beauty


First is the Silk scarf.(left! the book is not a scarf, i know revelation....) It was created to celebrate Savage beauty and made exclusivley to commemorate Alexander Mcqueen. Its being sold in new york :/ downer , but i think you can buy it online? .
I love this scarf but unfortunatley, priced at $495 its not really in my price range tbh. It is a mix of silk and chiffon. I think i read somewhere that the skulls have been taken/influenced by previous collections.

Ok now the book. From what i can gather the book includes pictures of alexander mcqueens finest moments, catwalk shows etc.. It has an interveiw with him in it and also his commentation, i assume on his collections. I would write more but the website is playing up. Quote from the website about the book "Savage Beauty, published on the occasion of an exhibition organized by the Metropolitan Museum's Costume Institute in New York: preface by exhibition curator Andrew Bolton; contributions by Susannah Frankel and Tim Blanks: photography by Sølve Sundsbø. The book features the most iconic and radical designs of Alexander McQueen's prolific career with his own illuminating commentary, in addition to an interview with Alexander McQueen Creative Director Sarah Burton: features lenticular front cover "I put it in italics for you because .... im that nice. It costs $45, which is reasonable i guess.


This is a silver skull key ring, i think it means silver colour but at the price of it i would want a nice chunk of solid silver, but thats just me...It has swarovski crystals for eyes-yh dont we all- and a solid brass, logo embossed coin with an anti-allergic silver finish. Just in case you were debating buying it because you might come out in a rash.......

Don't get me wrong i love it but i would probably loose it. Seeing as its $125






Gifts
In the gits department (of the website) i found these cute key rings. I don't think they have anything to do with savage beauty but they follow the same idea and they come in different colours!! So i guess you coudl go off colour or just base it n the value of your house because you might have to sell it to buy one.


$80






$80



$95
 
$80

So yh thats my little post about Alexander Mcqueen gifts, if your ever thinnking what should i get ym friend for her birthday? there you ahve it , an exclusive alexander mcqueen key ring. Heres a link to the website where i got all the pcitures and info so all rights reserved and check it out http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/

xx Love Pixie xx

Friday 6 May 2011

Cousin's Photography

all rights reserved to james and shizzle
Ok so this is just a quick one about my cousin's (james) photography. He doesn't do it for a living or anything and he's in university but he does it as a hobby and i think his photos are really good. He has a flickr account and i'll put that link below but i'd appreciate it if you would check him out. lol that sounds a bit weird but you know what i mean. He mostly takes pictures of like go-karts and stuff because he used to race and hes studying graphic design. he is super good.

His name is onfire.

Flickr photo's:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ukonfire/

xx Love Pixie xx

Canvas shoes/converse

I love canvas shoes whether they are flat pumps or ankle covering converse. I think they go with everythhing within reason :D This post is just about why you should wear them, what with and where to get them xx

Why?
I think you should get some canavs shoes/ drag those converse out the back of the wardrobe because they are allways in. Its such a simple look to pull off and its really casual and comfy but they look good. You can get them in all different styles/shapes/colours/sizes and on converse.com you can even design your own! inr. You can wear them everywhere and with everything, plus they are super cheap depending on whether you like brands etc... so theres no excuse , no matter what your style, there are some canvas shoes out there to suit you.

Where from?
Some useful links on where to find them xx

Lots of shapes/styles/colours at a variety of prices:

Cute slip ons to high topped sneakers:
http://www.pricelessshoes.co.uk/en/womens-shoes/canvas-shoes/?cm_mmc=Google-_-Canvas_All-_-Cheap%20Canvas_Broad-_-shoes&gclid=CPHT0b_SyagCFQEY4QodPkKjow

Pumps for under £12 !! :
http://www.barratts.co.uk/en/sale/womens-sale/womens-canvas-sale/

For an expensive but unique take on canvas shoes:
http://www.asos.com/search/canvas-shoes?hrd=1&q=canvas+shoes

A nice pair of black and white sketcher branded pumps:
http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/skechers-ladies-uk-45-canvas-shoes/77120467

Supposedly mens shoes but...:
http://www.shoes.co.uk/mens/sale/sandals-and-canvas/

Pumps, sneakers and boat shoes:

Croc branded canvas shoes?!:
http://www.vibramfivefingersaleuk.com/crocs-canvas-shoes-c-20.html

What with?
Ok so i personally like to wear convers/pumps with skinny jeans. But everyone has different styles.
Girlie
If your more girly take a flowery summer dress or dress with a mix of bright colours and either pair it with coloured tights and converse in a neutral colour(or knee high socks) or you could wear plain tights and wear converse in a colour that matches your dress eg yellow converse for a summer yellow dress <3.Wear chunky jewellery and an asortment of bangles and bracelets.
Bold
celeb inspiration Kristen stewert from lovestoryrain.blogspot.com
If you have a bold style get some converse in super bright colours/colour and wear with an outfit amde up of lots of different bright colours. This integrates a hot trend-colour blocking-and it still keeps the unique statement look you were aiming for :) Add some brightly coloured wrist wear-neon watches, bangles- too one arm to make it lok thrown on but cool.
Casual
For a casual style wear a tank top/band t-shirt, skinny jeans and some black/purple/pink converse. Add a few wrist bands liek you get from concerts or charities and mabye a bead necklace- a long strand one, or layer them up to make it look really cool.
Concert
For a concert type outfit wear a band t-shirt and either a highwaisted skirt/shorts&tights or skinnies. On top of that you could put a chunky knit jumper/cardigan or a tailored jacket such as a blazer or cynched in leather jacket. Have some converse on obiously ;) because they are comfy and cool either in a colour that matches your outfit or a bright colour so that you and you friends stand out and can find each other. For jewellery add a few bracelets and a necklace but nothing too major coz youll be jumping around .
Comfy
If your lounging around or just nipping into town have on an over sized cardigan , old t-shirt, shorts&tights/leggings and converse on. Loop an old scarf aorund your neck and wear a basic charm bracelet. Maybe a head band too .

xx Love Pixie xx

Giorgio armani fur

images courtesy of : http://www.elle.com/Runway/Ready-to-Wear/Fall-2011-RTW/GIORGIO-ARMANI/GIORGIO-ARMANI#mode=base;slide=40; thanks





Monday 2 May 2011

Kate Middleton's wedding dress

all rights reserved http://www.glamour.com/

She looked so gorgous in her wedding dress, which was designed by Sarah Burton from Alexander Mcqueen. Alexander Mcqueen is amazing unforntunatley he did kill himself-R.I.P- so he can't design any more clothes but his brand lives on and as you can see still has a large influence on fashion today.

Kate's dress, which is sure to spark of so many trends around the world, was elegent, sophisticated, flowing, graceful, gorgous and femminine. It wasn't revealing or tacky it had jsut enough of everything so that it looked royal. She genuinly looked like a super pretty princess. And as my friend Nick would say " shes a DILF"

all rights reserved http://www.glamour.com/

Details
Designer: Sarah burton from alexander mcqueen.

Why she choose alexander mcqueen: It is traditional british couture and according to the official websiote which i haven't been on but i saw it through another site it is "traditional workmanship"

The lace: It was "hand-made by the Royal School of Needlework, based at Hampton Court Palace and the design was hand-engineered using technology invented in ireland in the 1820's.

The style
The style of the dress was very femminine but sophisticated. The nipped in waist line showed off her tiny tiny waist making it look even nicer. The train and skirt trailed behind her to give a gorgous silhouette. The lace was intricite and floral but not over the top. Overall it had just enough of everything to make it a timeless classic and an influentcial gown for years to come.

How can you get the look?
Ok, ive put together a short movie maker presentation with different fashion items for everyday, swimwear , work and night. Just to give you an idea. Took me ages, thats how much i lve you-anyone who reads this blog. If it doesn't play, dont tell me or i think i wil kill myself.

Youtube videos

Hey, sorry i haven't posted in a while, ive been so busy with school and holidays and what not but im here giving you my devoted attention like it or lump it. So this post is jsut a quick post to tell you about the sleepover i had with beth tomlin yesterday and today. sunday-monday. bank holiday and all that shizzle. But whilst we were there we did like 4 youtube videos i think because were that cool. They were all spontantious, we didnt plan them, reveiw, edit, get dressed up or anything like that. i have a horrible laugh according to the camera and a tendancy to say " just go with it " a lot. oh another thing since when has "alot been a lot" ive allways spelt it alot. ah well. yh but i was doing my trying to keep a straight face tutorial voice which is weird and annoying but um.... yh. Oh and i was only wearing mascara so i look gross!!!!!!!!!

How to tune a guitar(joke one):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01ZIADxgBKY&feature=channel_video_title

How to do a biro tatoo(another joke one, we go out and eat cake in the middle :/ ... )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWe_GQY2G5s&feature=relmfu

School makeup for under £10 (reasonabley serious actually :D )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGtUfKjghsw&feature=relmfu

Why the dinosaurs became extinct(deadly serious.....not)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmJ7rJksBmg

Ok they were all filmed like 5 minutes appart, i didnt do my hair, pick clothes etc..... but thats life. and its not whats on the outside.... etc... my name is funkyjojo123 yes i know lame but it was 5 years ago :D

xx Love Pixie xx