tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87338797950170789912024-03-13T05:43:36.991+00:00Secret Danger Sistersecretdangersisterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14346097955623999399noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-75299309954138340142012-03-02T12:31:00.002+00:002012-03-02T12:31:44.835+00:00More Fashion Week Highlights<div style="text-align: justify;">
During Fashion Week I was lucky enough to help out the lovely <a href="http://kimhowells.com/">Kim Howells</a> covering the shows for her <a href="http://kimhowells.blogspot.com/">blog</a> while she was behind the scenes styling them. I got to see some truly incredible ones, and basically had the time of my life despite being flat out busy the entire time. As I had two pretty major projects for uni to work on simultaneously, it was an intense 10 days or so during which I went to shows every day, wrote up blogs, spent hours editing and uploading photos, wrote my dissertation research proposal and organised and styled my own photo shoot (the results of which I'm looking forward to putting up soon). I've blogged in more detail about the individual shows on <a href="http://kimhowells.blogspot.com/">Kim's blog,</a> so here's a few of my favourite shots.</div>
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Getting dressed at Phoebe English
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After the show at Phoebe English
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Cute pops of bubblegum pink at Phoebe English
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Louise Gray
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Grungy at Marques Almeida
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Front row at Michael Van Der Ham</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02008379110232926331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-23787877646489000702012-02-29T22:12:00.003+00:002012-02-29T22:12:49.339+00:00Acne AW12 at London Fashion Week<div style="text-align: justify;">
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London Fashion Week was a pretty crazy time for me, which I will talk about more in another post coming soon, and I've only just recovered from the madness enough to bring myself to write about it again. In between my main duties covering shows for the lovely stylist Kim Howells (more on that later), I suddenly, thanks to my good friend Francesca Mullin, found myself with the dream ticket - an invite to the Acne A/W12 show at the old sorting office on New Oxford street. I saw pretty much every single fashion journalist and blogger whose faces I would recognise, and I'm not going to lie, it was a stylish affair. After the show had finished, suddenly waiters appeared with drinks and food and the whole place, including backstage area, turned into a massive party. </div>
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I'm not going to write a review of the show - there's already way too much coverage of shows out there - but one thing that always strikes me about Acne is how they know exactly what I'm going to want to wear way before I know it. I loved loved loved the flashes of neon and the shiny coats and jackets, and that green coat pictured below is also on my wishlist. I won't say anything else, but perhaps this year is the one to start saving up for A/w now, and one of those babies will be mine come September.</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02008379110232926331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-67303060421799787552012-02-10T20:26:00.004+00:002012-02-10T20:36:39.310+00:00Piers Atkinson A/W12.A picture of me backstage at Piers Atkinson's new A/W12 lookbook shoot. Yeah, this is a sneak peak at one of the new pieces! So much fun and SO MANY good hats! Not sure why it looks like I have bleached my eyebrows/shaved them off as I most certainly have not done this.<br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=isabella-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/isabella-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>isabellashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938587360821879986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-61414794441078721822012-02-10T15:39:00.000+00:002012-02-10T15:39:48.407+00:00Be still my beating heart...Just a quick one - the Weekday SS12 lookbook has been revealed, and although I'm sure this will have gone viral on the Scandi blogs within about 2 hours, I had to show it because I love nearly every single piece in it. The colours and shapes perfectly match what I want to be wearing this spring, and I'm even feeling the baseball caps, which shows how easily my mind can be changed about things. The concession in Selfridges is, as far as I know, due soon, but when, WHEN?<br />
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Here's a selection of my favourite looks. I am of course using the word 'selection' loosely, as it's pretty much the whole collection.
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Embossed latex - unfortunately I can't remember who by...
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AMAZING pieces from Ana Rajcevic.
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This was pretty weird - it's basically a garment bag but with, added erm, anatomy?
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MA Fashion Artefact
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Ruth Holland, MA Fashion Artefact
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Recognise <a href="http://secretdangersister.blogspot.com/2011/11/grown-up-lolita.html">this model</a>?Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02008379110232926331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-86516652337475176232012-01-31T22:41:00.000+00:002012-01-31T22:41:57.793+00:00The perfect camera bag<br />
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From Urban Outfitters. Been looking for one like this for ages.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02008379110232926331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-50287144413330395652012-01-17T16:18:00.001+00:002012-01-17T16:18:19.007+00:00Winter WhitesI can't ever think of wearing white before Christmas; possibly because all the feasting and making merry render such a pale colour wildly impractical. Come January however, and there's something so appealing about chillier hues, despite the lingering cold and dark evenings. They feel generally detoxy, virtuous and, to utilise some over-used fashion-speak, 'fresh'.
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After getting my nails done (for the first time ever) last week I soon realised that the black with gold glitter I had chosen for them was hopelessly 'Xmas 2k11', and was seized by an urge to strip the colour off and replace it with a more serene shade (I went with a pale blue). Ever since I've been searching hungrily for garments in the white/cream/very pale blue spectrum, in particular a white mid-length (I'm also tired of the word 'midi') skirt, which Topshop have managed to successfully nail, combining calming pale blue with a thick fabric that lends a bit of structure. COS have also always been good at minimalist whites, and while there's not much to choose from at the moment, no doubt once the sales are finally over there'll be a fine selection to choose from.<br />
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Meanwhile, a couple of editorials kind of capture the vibe I'm thinking of at the moment - both of these 'white' stories have a chilliness added to them by the black and white (Vogue Germany) and the low wintry sun of the second (Fashion Gone Rogue). For now I'll have to be content with my own array of whites - a crisp white shirt and fisherman style knit.
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This time of year is usually all about the sales, but in my experience these are usually best avoided. Most of the things that are actually worth getting either never made it to sale, or are not reduced by very much anyway. In the past I've succumbed, and I did manage to get a pair of Viktor and Rolf heels at a fairly reasonable discount - but it was still a massive splurge. Unless you have something really specific in mind that you know has gone to sale, I always think it's more fulfilling to look forward to the next season rather than the dregs of Autumn/Winter.<br />
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The grey dress from ASOS is a nice little transitional piece - it's not overly summery so will do well with a jacket and tights in the colder months, then with bare legs when the mercury shoots up a bit. The clutch would actually also be great now, in the party season - neon is tricky but the cut-out pattern is an impressive piece from a high street retailer.<br />
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The monochrome aspect of the second image wasn't intentional, but I like it, and clearly my concession to springtime involves no colour but rather a switch from white to black. Those snakeskin heels tick the 'height-you-might-actually-be-able-to-walk-in' box, and the splash of python also makes them a bit less prim than they would otherwise be. The midi-skirt on the right would be a great springtime purchase teamed with a grey t-shirt. (All Topshop).Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02008379110232926331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-23882332844521005792011-12-20T15:57:00.000+00:002011-12-20T15:57:20.336+00:00Christmas presents for me<a href="http://s1095.photobucket.com/albums/i478/katietillyer/?action=view&current=blogselection.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i478/katietillyer/blogselection.jpg" /></a>
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Found this on one of my favourite blogs, <a href="http://vanillascented.freshnet.se/">Vanillascented,</a> and it started me thinking (again) about getting another tattoo. I really like simple wrist and finger tattoos but good ones are so few and far between. So into this one - although it's probably pretty lame to simply copy someone else's.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02008379110232926331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-58927166356905649152011-11-26T17:13:00.006+00:002011-11-26T18:34:55.755+00:00Dressing for the occasion.My latest issue of '<a href="http://www.wornjournal.com/html/">Worn</a>' arrived the other day so I took the opportunity lent to me by a couple of days off work to snuggle up and read through it with a cup of tea and a slice of parkin. I found one article in particular to be really interesting. Stegelmann wrote about her wedding and the obstacles she faced in finding a dress in the run up to the big day. She didn't want a traditional one (she wasn't having a traditional fancy pants wedding) but she found it difficult to be happpy with whatever she was finding. In the end she wears a really lovely, vintage, yellow silk wiggle dress. But what she learns about dressing is far more interesting than the actual outfit chosen. Here is a little paragraph that I really appreciate<br /><br />"From religious leaders to garbage collectors, we all have outfits for everything we do. Our clothes help establish our place in the world. I hadn't wanted to care about what I deemed to be the superficial trappings of a wedding....I'd only considered what the wedding meant to me, to us. But, like so many other rituals, a wedding is for the guests. It lets the people who love us gather, celebrate, and acknowledge a change in circumstance. In some weird way, it holds the same significance as a funeral. We are pack animals and we celebrate (and mourn) together. And whether we're in white or black or yellow printed silk, dressing for the occasion shows respect and a willingness to participate. You don't have to look the same as everyone else, but you have to mean it."<br /><br />She goes on to describe her brother overheating in his "buttoned shirt and necktie", her editors new gold shoes that had given her such blisters that "she'd actually left bloodstains on the heels" and her own narrow cut dress made her hop up and down the lawn but "there we were, breathless and blistered and grinning like idiots".<br /><br />Isn't that such a sweet and truthful observation?! The number of times I didn't put any effort into my outfit choice and would wear my day to day clothes for special occasions now makes me cringe. My Mum still doesn't like what I wear, but at least now she appreciates that I put effort into the outfit and therefore that makes her happy. It's not about fitting in, it's about making the effort. I think that's the reason I always cry in teen films when a young person makes the effort of getting ready for an event and ends up getting crushed becuase teenagers don't always make the effort so it's that much more special when they do (massive generalisation there!). Classic examples are...<br /><br />Ross in Friends getting dressed up to take Rachel to the prom when her date doesn't show up, but then he does show up and Ross is left behind....<a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=ross2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/ross2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />That bit in Never Been Kissed when Drew Barrymore is all dressed up in her hideous pink monstrosity and thinks she's going to the prom with the cool guy but it's all a big joke and....oh....god....I cry EVERY time (not that I have watched this film more than twice).<br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=drew_barrymore.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/drew_barrymore.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>isabellashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938587360821879986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-57016003061489776322011-11-16T18:18:00.001+00:002011-11-16T18:24:10.938+00:00Leather Rucksack<a href="http://s1095.photobucket.com/albums/i478/katietillyer/?action=view&current=rucksack1.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i478/katietillyer/rucksack1.jpg" /></a>
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My new schoolbag arrived today. It's big and leather and will carry all the things I need on a regular basis, like laptop and books. Took me ages to find a nice leather rucksack that looked like it was strong enough to carry all that - eventually found it <a href="http://www.grafea.co.uk/shop/Leather_Rucksacks.html">here</a>.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02008379110232926331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-69138508802963895862011-11-07T11:01:00.004+00:002011-11-07T12:03:19.649+00:00Grown up Lolita.Here are the results of a lovely shoot I took part in the other week titled "Grown up Lolita". I had just finished reading Lolita and also watching the 1962 film and thought that it would be interesting to play around with what she would look like a few years later. She's a girl who I imagine would grow up to know exactly how to wiggle her hips and pout over her shoulder at admiring male glances. Conversely I don't think she would ever lose her childish attitude to life (many debates could ensue regarding her stolen childhood and loss of innocence to Humbert Humbert but I don't need to go into that now). So with this in mind I paired clashing patterns, a t-shirt with a pencil skirt, a dress with frilly cotton socks- Lolita is getting dressed in grown up clothes but then stumbling and throwing on her usual comfort items. A pretty major source of inspiration were the videos for Lana Del Ray. She had the little girl, bit trashy, big hair, half grown up look I wanted to go for. I hope that sort of makes sense! I need to thank everyone on the shoot because it was such a lovely day and everyone was wonderful to work with. Each person brought out amazing ideas for every shot and I think we collaborated really well.<br /><br />Photography: <a href="http://www.ckay-photography.com/">Christine Kreiselmaier</a><br />Model: Sydney Lima<br />Hair and Make-up: <a href="http://jodiehazlewood.com/">Jodie Hazlewood</a><br />Styling: Isabella Sumner<br />Styling assistant: Katie Tillyer<br />Photography assistant: Iona Vrabie<br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=lolita5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/lolita5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=Lolita1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/Lolita1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=Lolita3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/Lolita3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=Lolita4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/Lolita4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=Lolita6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/Lolita6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=Lolita8.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/Lolita8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=Lolita7.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/Lolita7.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=Lolita2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/Lolita2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>isabellashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938587360821879986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-64632385997926742012011-11-04T18:00:00.005+00:002011-11-04T18:32:44.138+00:00Walk in London Fields.My new dress matches the colour of the leaves so perfectly right now so I decided to wear it on a little walk to London Fields today with my friend Lauren. Although it looked cold out, it was actually pretty warm, so my Topshop coat with a H&M faux fur collar attatched was enough to keep me warm. I also dug out my favourite New Look clog boots for the occasion. <br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=outfit1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/outfit1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />We stopped off in <a href="http://www.hubshop.co.uk/index.html">Hub</a>, a brilliant little shop off Broadway Market and I fell in love with all the Won Hundred and YMC printed tops and dresses. Do I have a new obsession- printed silks? Yes, I think so.isabellashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938587360821879986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-30416761680435176262011-10-30T13:14:00.000+00:002011-10-30T13:14:01.250+00:00Fashion 156<div style="text-align: justify;">
I've been a bad blogger recently, but I have a good excuse. I've started interning at online fashion mag <a href="http://www.fashion156.com/">Fashion156</a> (check out their daily blog for me posting up interesting stuff about artists, photographers, designers and illustrators) and that combined with uni and work has eaten up most of my time. So because my boyfriend has borrowed my camera I can't do a proper post, but instead I thought I'd show you the sort of thing that Fashion156 do in their editorials, to give you an idea of what I'll be helping out with!</div>
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This one is from the current issue, the Cult issue, and has a sort of puritanical/Amish feel to it. I think the styling is fantastic and I love that they use loads of graduate and new designers so you get some really unusual pieces, often mixed with vintage and more established labels. This shoot also incorporates lots of my current favourite things like white collars, middle partings and leather harnesses. </div>
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If I could I would get the black DVF mesh top and the Marc Jacobs dress too, but as the cost would be higher than double my monthly rent I am going to have to give them a miss. <br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=guardianspots1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/guardianspots1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=guardianspots2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/guardianspots2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=guardianspots3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/guardianspots3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>isabellashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938587360821879986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-82162851905198784862011-10-24T09:51:00.006+01:002011-10-24T10:51:07.961+01:00Good week Guardian.I was totally impressed by the <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/gallery/2011/oct/21/fashion-womens-jumpers">fashiony bits</a> in the guardian this Saturday. Loving the make up on this model. I always get a bit obsessed with purple lipstick as soon as the weather turns colder. I might try the clear skin/naked eyes with lipstick thing after seeing these images. 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I really like the long, billowy, black waistcoat- might actually have to get my hands on one of them. Perfect for autumn cycling. I may even risk wearing a white polo neck under it (Polo necks terrify me. They cling EVERYWHERE. In my opinion you might as well be naked or in a wetsuit.)<br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=guardianbw2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/guardianbw2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=guardianbw1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/guardianbw1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I'm not a massive fan of the 4th look. It's a bit bulky and looks clumsy; grey shoes would've made a world of difference. But I DO love the mix of speckled greys.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">guardian exits stage left</span>.<br /><br />*applause*isabellashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938587360821879986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-26983726166034091782011-10-13T12:38:00.003+01:002011-10-15T12:59:25.367+01:00Fiasco Youth Issue.I assisted on a couple of shoots for Fiasco magazine recently working with the lovely Ali McNally. She has so much fun with the clothes and found some amazing pieces. On the first day poor Daniel was made to wear loads of glitter and sequined clothing yet he took it all in his stride (and I reckon he quite enjoyed it in the end!). <a href="http://www.fiascoplus.com/current">Here</a> is a link if you want to read the whole magazine.<br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=fiascotouthriot9.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/fiascotouthriot9.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=fiascoyouthriot2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/fiascoyouthriot2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=fiascoyouthriot3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/fiascoyouthriot3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=fiascoyouthriot4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/fiascoyouthriot4.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=fiascoyouthriot5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/fiascoyouthriot5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=fiascoyouthriot6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/fiascoyouthriot6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />The second day was all about shooting different youth subcultures. Here are the photos from that day.<br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=fiascoyouth1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/fiascoyouth1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=fiascoyouth2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/fiascoyouth2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=fiasco3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/fiasco3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=fiascoyouthgoth.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/fiascoyouthgoth.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=fiascoyouthgeek.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/fiascoyouthgeek.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />This last shot was put together entirely by me (wahey!). I borrowed the bow tie off my good friend Gareth and the glasses were given to me years ago by a family friend who is an optician. They are actually NHS glasses from the 80s- she was amazed that I wanted them! The jeans that Jamie is wearing in the Grungy look are also mine. I now have famous clothes!<br /><br />All the models were amazing, as were the photographer, make up artists and of course Ali. Here is a final shot that we did of Amaya- she looked too pretty for me not to include it in the post. <br /><br /><a href="http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/?action=view&current=fiascolittlefille.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/secretdangersister/fiascolittlefille.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>isabellashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05938587360821879986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-21558945492203279982011-10-10T18:43:00.000+01:002011-10-10T18:43:10.534+01:00A parcel from Norway<div style="text-align: justify;">
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A package arrived for me last week from my friend Ada in Oslo. I told her about the Weekday shoes I wanted, and how they were on sale, and she got them for me! Thank you Ada!</div>
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02008379110232926331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8733879795017078991.post-40989389704420578762011-10-09T12:19:00.000+01:002011-10-09T12:19:08.747+01:00H&M Conscious Collection.I was returning a dress in Selfridges yesterday and was trying to be as quick as possible about it by running through the store (I actually think a few security guards almost set off to chase me thinking that I had made off with a Mulberry bag) when I rushed past the H&M concession, stopped and had to do a double take. I hadn't paid much attention to their previous conscious collections as they were just a bit "meh"- boring with not much to set them apart from the rest of the shop. This was totally different though. Apparently the designers drew inspiration from Swedish folklore and 17th century clothing from Northern Sweden. It's odd that the collection features lots of white: lace, blouses and dresses in crisp cotton. Include the linen shorts and light, decorative jackets and you are looking at a summer collection. However, there are also some lovely grey, woolen trousers and a long cocoon shaped coat which are suitably autumnal. Unfortunately, I fell in love with the summery items. I may have to save them for next year though as the temperature outside has dropped by 14 degrees in the past week. Brrrr.
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