Working to Play

I've been blathering vaguely for a while now about my intention to get my photoshoots off the ground and rolling again...well, shoot number one was yesterday! Whoop whoop! It came together pretty well in the end, although coordinating everything was tricky.

The fashion story revolves around a playful, glamourous approach to workwear.

Trying to find appropriate sets in the house was hard! Loads of white walls, but pipes, or furniture or something always in the way! I need to invest in some proper lighting and make some light reflectors...a remote control on my camera would also be inordinately helpful!

 

New Look T-shirt, River Island Shorts, New Look Heels, Handmedown Scarf

 

Coppercraft Jewellery, New Look bodysuit, Primark trousers, New Look heels

 
 

Thrifted men's shirt, Primark belt, Primark corsages, Handmedown skirt, New Look heels

 

Three Letter Abbreviations

I found a bootsale nearby last Sunday and despite the howling winds, freezing rain and grey skies, it was not cancelled. (Bizarre). Anyways, I attended and not five minutes in but I found myself scrambling around on the floor, rifling through a huge pile of clothes.

I found, amoung other things, a YSL shirt and Wrangler jeans - perfectly worn in and just waiting for a bit of TLC. Back home, I awaited my fingers to regain feeling and then ordered a bag of square pyramid studs from a haberdashery.

When they arrived on Tuesday, I set to designing my new denimware. I cut the jeans, making a mini skirt and sewed up the seams to keep it streamlined instead of following the line of the trousers. Then, I started studding. An hour or two and possible RSI later, I had a brand new skirt. I distressed the edge and pulled out threads and now I have a lovely rock 'n' roll funky mini.

 

  

 

Get the London Look...

Hehe. Perdy.


I set myself a challenge about 30 minutes ago - to make a great outfit for under 50 pounds. I failed. I got distracted.

I did make a good start though, seeing which sites work well with the import option for Polyvore...then I just started throwing in the designer as well.

Whoops! I like the results though!

RAWR by pamjalibri featuring Lulu Guinness bags

Items in this set:

Asymmetric Bow Shell Top, 16 GBP

Lulu Guinness London Taxi Clutch Handbag, Black, 295 GBP

Studded leather gloves, $395

Lee Angel Crystal-embellished earrings, $90

Gloss Unlimited Pink Collection - PK378, $22

A New Obsession Has Struck

I just discovered Polyvore.

I can tell you how its taken this long - I knew of its existence and yet, for the life of me, I could remember nothing of its name apart from it beginning with 'P'.

However, then a kindly blogger article on IFB jogged my memory and now I have no need to work, because I could quite happily play with this thing all day long.

The only issue is that a large proportion of the clothes are not actually availible on the highstreet...they are designer. I never knew I had expensive taste before this! Its a terrible development, so now I guess I really need someone to employ me, if not so I don't starve, then just because I need (need!) the gold and black stud spike ring from Landver. *sob*

 

  

Adore Polyvore!!!

Tribute

I love Lady Gaga, and I just saw this tribute song from the Brits for Alexander McQueen.

She looks like a delicate, ethereal alien with such a distinctive voice. Check it out...

Lady Gaga Alexander McQueen Tribute

A Sketch here, a Splash of Paint There

I am toying with the idea od building my own portfolio website for my photography. I have been looking around for some inspiration as to layouts and so on, and I stumbled upon this graphic designer, Rik Oostenbroek

I love this image:

 

Anyways, I was looking at it and thinking about the classical easy-to-wear outfit of a white t-shirt and jeans and how everyone, but everyone, wears that same combonation completey differently. It never looks the same on anyone. Another model and that image above would be completely different. 

So today, I am going to put together three alternate t-shirt and jeans looks. Its going to take some imagination to get the look right, as I can't actually don these outfits myself unless I become a hardened criminal mastermind...

The first has a sort of pretty grunge thing going on:

The Miss Selfridge One Shoulder Tee paired with the very funky Diesel Ripped Skinnies is almost (but not quite) an Uptown girl morphology into Downtown girl. Bizarre. However, paired with the pretty Miss Selfridge Bird Print Scarf in very seasonable nudes to keep the chill off your left shoulder, it works with the Miss Selfridge Black Lace-up Boot to create a good 'stomping about town' look that works for dealing with boring chores at the post office to meeting friends for a drink in the evening at the pub. The ASOS Metal Geometric Earrings make it a bit more glamourous, so that even if it is so cold you have to cover the whole lot with a massive woolen coat, there is something there that sparkles.

The second look is kind of preppy, with a bit of a 70s thing going on:

I'd wear the ASOS Puff Sleeve Tee tucked into the ASOS Kickflare Jeans and then cinch in the waist area with the ever-so-groovy Miss Selfridge Floral Corset Belt to create a sexy silhouette. The Miss Selfridge Tan Satchel would hold everything one needs for a day trip, as well as leaving hands free for phones/touching fabric/eating delicious bakery goods...yum. The Mango Peep Toe Espadrilles round off the 70s/flared look of the jeans and also prove more comfy than mega-heels for a day on your feet.

The third, and final look, is going to be called 'comfy eclectism'. Just because:

The fairtrade cotton, deliciously snuggly-looking Mango Zip Back Tee and the cosy Miss Selfridge Cuffed Jeans  would work together to create a subtly confident look. The Dorothy Perkins Teal Heels would keep posture good and put a spring in your step that comes from looking fabulous while wearing stuff that could essentially pass as pajamas. Lastly, the Dorothy Perkins Clock Necklace and ASOS Bowler Hat add a bit of edgy style that keep it all looking pulled together and good, instead of 'tumbled out of bed and dressed'.

I looove the last look so much, I want it now. Desperately.

Which of the three looks do you like best?
	Look 1: Grungy Pretty
	Look 2: Preppy 70s
	Look 3: Comfy Eclectic
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Studs and Swishing

Thank-you for the goodwishes for my interview! Now comes the waiting game for the hearback...fingers crossed!

I have been wandering about looking at backdrops that may prove useful for photoshoots recently. I am really excited to get out and about and start styling up some shots again.

Thus, today, I find myself putting together an outfit that suits my mood of striding about directing things.

 

The New Look top/tunic is a lightweight chiffon in a lovely warm slate grey with some awesome studding and pocket details. Its ladylike, but tough at the same time. I've paired it with some acid wash leggings from Topshop, which keep the legs streamlined and the tunic decent.

The New Look shoes, with their lace-up detail and strappy bits look secure to walk in apart from anything else - but I think they add something to the outfit.

I have a weakness for a rakishly tilted trilby paired with dangly earrings, and this black felt from New Look, along with the New Look earrings are exactly what I had in mind.

I'm thinking a low ponytail, maybe pulled to the side a bit, with lined eyes and a pink lip for a pop of colour.

Then I can accessorise with my camera bag and tripod and I'm good to go!