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LFW report soon, i promise!

although the fashion world takes my mind off on wild tangents... i'm now obsessed with what's going on over in milan. Roberto Cavalli. 'nuf said...

PD xx

Big Brother Contestants On The Catwalk!

YES. Okay... had to post this.

What the actual?

Channel 4's Big Brother Contestant Lisa was a model at this season's Vivienne Westwood Red Label show... wha?!

I checked 3 websites in total to confirm that what I was seeing was actually true.

However... slightly confused... where's David? (nanoo nanoo) If my BB memory serves me well then it was he who screamed 'I LOVE YOU VIV' at every given opportunity... (i would too). He should have been up there!

Anyhow, strange Vivienne revelations aside... I had the most amazing amazing evening last night in London with Camilla :)

So much to say... I will post all soon.

PD xx

new background - sweater dressing at vivienne westwood red label s/s10

London Fashion Week S/S Day Two

Plus-size models. Sharp ruffles. Optical illusion, psychadelic prints. Day Two at this season's LFW saw them all.

My two favourites were Mark Fast and Mary Katrantzou.

'plus-size models' at Mark Fast

She's hardly plus-size! But i love this 'body concious look' which is everywhere.

Origami-esque ruffles from Mark Fast
This dress is divine. Powder blue and grey are so pretty together and the ruffles add perfect drama to the delicate knit.

Psychadelic colour splash at Mary Karantzou
I am crazy over these prints... Every dress has the widest colour palette and the most extreme pattern combinations: water effects, zebra print, optical illusion-esque spirals.
And the models are wearing chunky bangles on their ankles - SO cool.

images from style.com

Day Three's Schedule:
09:00: Betty Jackson
10:00 - Louise Goldin
11:00 - Nicole Farhi
12:00 - Jasper Conran
13:00 - Matthew Williamson
14:00 - Eley Kishimoto
15:00 - Unique
16:00 - Antonio Berardi
17:00 - Julien Macdonald
18:00 - Vivienne Westwood Red Label
19:00 - Richard Nicoll
20:00 - Issa London

OH my god. I swear Day Three has THE best day -
Matthew Williamson IS BACK! And i bet it's with a bang...
One of 'the London Four', Richard Nicoll, is on the schedule.
And, heaven help me, Vivienne Westwood Red Label. I'm a Westwood addict to the very core... i love her i love her i love her. And i'm sorry if i bore you with an extra long post on how amazing she is.

PD xx

PS. i am getting so psyched for mine and Camilla's commute to London to see the 1.Wo/Man collection! Caroline's also coming with us to attend the book signing for 'The Sartorialist' - Scott Schuman. Pre-order the book here:
http://www.borders.co.uk/book/the-sartorialist/1490020/

listening to: waiting on a sunny day - bruce springsteen

London Fashion Week S/S10 Day One

The first day didn't hold the biggest names in fashion, but it still held some beauts and i have officially found a new love - Eun Jeong. Apparently the Korean designer took the winning prize at last year's Fashion Fringe with a similar all-white collection and her latest collection, 'White Reverse' is ice cool (get it?..) hm.

Here are my favourites from LFW day one : -

Bora Aksu - Neural lace, bows and billowing fabrics with awesome leggings

Eun Jeong - An icy wonderland; grey, white, fur and lace with an urban twist


Caroline Charles - Not one of my favourites, but i love this ultra-feminine outfit


Day Two's Schedule:

09:30 - Mark Fast
09.30 - Mary Katrantzou
11:00 - John Rocha
12:00- Margaret Howell
13:15 - Kinder Aggugini
14:15 - Danielle Scutt
15:15 - Osman
16:30 - Jenny Packham
17:30 - Ashish
18:45 - Charles Anastase
20:00 - PPQ

Your favourite from Day One?
PD x

London Fashion Week S/S10 Starts

I'm sitting with Camilla in my college common room getting SO excitable.

Why? Because London Fashion Week has officially started! (and also because i'm on my second cup of coffee).

It officially kicked off this morning at 9.30am with the Paul Costelloe show (that sweet old man) and the capital is now in for a straight 7 days of sexy, studded, chic, sleek fashion.

I CANNOT wait.

Because it's the 25th anniversary of LFW, we're going to be even more overwhelmed by new details and designers (seriously) but i'll be doing my best to extract the 'best bits' from each day.



And the countdown has begun for the LONDON FOUR:

--> Christopher Kane
--> Richard Nicoll
--> Marios Schwab
--> Erdem (love love love times a million)


The best thing is that i'm actually attending London Fashion Week this year. Camilla invited me on her plus 1 to see the brand new '1.Wo/Man' show on Monday :). I'm too excited about it and i'll be documenting our evening right here...


Today's Schedule:
9.30am - Paul Costelloe
10.30am - Headonism
11.30am - Caroline Charles
13.45 - Eun Jeong
16:30 - Emilio de la Morena
18.00 - Bora Aksu
19.15 - Sass & Bide
20:30 - Aminaka Wilmont

Looking forward to... Paul Costelloe and Sass & Bide.

PD x
listening to - number one sex, r kelly & keri hilson

READ THIS.

'Two terrible threats define the 21st century. One is imperialist war and all that follows in its bloody train. The other is the accelerating threat of catastrophic climate change.'

I found this fantastic article on capitalism and climate change which everyone should read. Or atleast dip into.

The article was written by Paul McGarr, a socialist political activist, and i found it on the International Socialist Journal.

http://www.isj.org.uk/index.php4?id=119&issue=107

PD x

Is that Ashley in big knickers?

Marie Claire US September 09

New York Vintage Bra ; Southpaw Vintage Bottoms

Yes... that is Ashley Olsen in big. white. knickers.

Somehow i don't think this new 'chic' way of styling magic pants is going to last. It'll only work for ultra-skinnies like our Ashley (and she does look fabulous) but doesn't that rather defeat the entire point of magic -suck in the flab- pants?

It's like 'You don't need those! What are you trying to squeeze in?'

On the other hand, fashion and logic don't always go together.

What do you think? How are you liking this new style of lingerie?

PD x

currently listening to: my love - ciara

Say 'Hey' to Hey Pilgrim.

To all wonderers with a purpose...

Here's a fabulous idea for your Tuesday evening:

Take a pilgrimage over to http://www.heypilgrim.com/ and pay homage to a pack of geniuses in Bangkok (well duh, they're asian) and pick up a load of their pretty/statement clothes.

Their pieces are so beautiful. The slogan tees especially. One in particular has been on my wishlist for too long!

Check them out. They're definately one to watch.

PD x