Lately....

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Have been spending a lot of time at my mums in Northampton recently, which is deep in the heart of suburbia. I have to say I am really quite starting to like the identikit houses and immaculate gardens. Everything is PERFECT. You also never see anyone, its eerily quiet and really quite spooky.

Anyways, I took a load of pictures which didn't really capture the atmosphere, but found these two that did.

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Very excited about this!

Fiorucci Made Me Hardcore (Mark Leckey) from Anon. on Vimeo.

I found this image of Mark Leckey's in an old Pop mag, its one of my favourite images of all time. Looking forward to finding out more about his work. 'See We Assemble' at The Serpentine 19th May - 26th June.

I must see this before it finishes!! Susan Hiller is at Tate Britain until 15th May,

Keeley Reichardts hand adornment and bubblegum pink nails!

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Northampton Shoe Museum..

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"a design that didn't catch on" No shit? Court shoe with wheeled heel!!!

..loved these clear, plastic Red or Dead DMs with 'Space Baby' design

..elephant shoe!

..clown shoe!

..houses the 2nd biggest collection of shoes in the world. There are some amazing treats in there and 1000's more in storage. Here is a selection of some of my favourites.

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David Lynch / Christian Louboutin.

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Post Punk /Nu Wave /No Wave

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Anya Phillips

Judy Nylon

Alice Bag

Lizzy Mercier Descloux

Carambolage

However you want to describe this era, words like 'fearless' and 'experimental' should figure heavily. Ridiculously leftfield in parts but for the most part a really exciting and eclectic time in music and fashion.

As ever, my obsession with girl bands / girl protagonists is documented above!

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'Supers' that went short.

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Brad Pitt and Robin Givens..???

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Viviane Sassen

Sheila E

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...only jokin!! But wasn't Sheila E HAWT! Have spent the day listening to Prince progeny. Don't care what anyone says, I love that body suit!!!

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I found the PERFECT shoe at the Thursday market. I swear I had been DREAMING of a shoe like this and there they were. Sad I know! They need a new popper on them but apart from that, I love them! The rest of the summer look to follow......

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Saw this girl in a casting last week, she's laavely! Georgia Salamat at Storm.

Vestoj on fashion and magic

2011-02-21T06:32:00.000-08:00

So far fashion week has been fun! There is actually something really lovely about meeting up with people that I generally only see at these times of the year and comitting to the merry dance that is London fashion week!!!

Something that has accompanied me on my travels since the begining of the week is Vestoj. I don't know if its this issues theme of 'Fashion and magic' or the really solid editorial content that makes it such an enchanting read. However, I strongly recommend buying a copy of this journal immediately!!

Naomi

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Shot Naomi with Shaniqwa today and discovered two things: a love of latex and Breakfast chicken. Ms Jarvis is a serious chef!

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New jacket. cant wait for summer to wear my new purrr-chase!

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Last week I saw this amazing guy stride out of Pimlico station in a full length white fur coat. It really stuck in my mind even more so after seeing the 'Dandy' influence all over the A/W11 mens collections. There seems to be a lot of fur around, Dries Van Noten, Burberry, Gucci. I also loved the 'almost flare' trousers seen at Dior and Lanvin and all the madly proportioned jackets Burberry - yes again! Prada, Raf Simons.
All in all jolly nice!

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Concha

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Six magazine published by Comme Des Garcons, late 80s to early 90s.

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Went to see the 30 years of Japanese fashion exhibition at the Barbican today, which is incredible. Definitely advise dedicating a large chunk of the day aside to see it, as the two films in the exhibition are worth watching all the way through.

The film about Rei Kawakubo's Comme des Garcons was really inspiring. The art and design collaborations they have produced are mind blowing.

This image is from Comme Des Garcons s/s menswear '87?? (I think)

Genius, dream list casting.

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Today I transcribed an interview that I did with my brother for the book I'm putting together..one of my favourite images of him.

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Fille.

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Maximum Joy

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LN-CC

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Went to check out the new LN-CC store today in Dalston, which is pretty amazing. Don't be put off by the email only appointment system. Its definitely worth it. I was accompanied by the charming Martina Spetlova, who's just moved into her new studio around the corner and is busying away on her new collection, which is already looking really lovely.

Kim Gordon

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3 to Watch

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I watched this documentary the other day about a group of artists based in New York in the 90s, many of whom have become serious, heavyweight creatives who've had a massive influence on fashion, music, and art. Very inspiring!
Now I want to see the following:

David Markey.Only available on VHS apparantley, WTF!

Check out Shorty and India - Aaiie Yaaie Yaaie!!!

Sneaky peek..

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Here's a sneaky peek of our up and coming shoot for Varon magazine, shot by the talented Lonny Spence. Do like a mirrored shade at the moment, Sleazy and good!

Grace Slick

Coco

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Nice bits of womens

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Repetto bootees - Yum!

Dr Martens - think these are mens but love the colour

Westwood

Sunspel / J.W Anderson

and err Toast, sweet!

Nice bits of menswear

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Calvin Klein. WANT. THIS. TOP!

Vivienne Westwood

Chris Kane

Nigel Cabourn

Hanne Gaby..

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...cute outfit.

Press days commenceth..

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...yummy accessories and more Madras for summer at Ralph Lauren...

Halloween Vamp!

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Halloween was a LOT of fun! The theme was 'Dead Celebrities' which I ignored completely and went as Grace Jones in the film 'VAMP' I was accompanied by the fabulous Dan Jones, who went as an amazing Simon Cowell!
This, unfortunately is what happens when two stylists get ready together for Halloween!!

French Braid

2010-10-26T17:38:00.000-07:00

I love French Braids. I think its because its was my mums hairstyle of choice for me when I was at school. I particulary like it on black hair. I also like that you can have the 'out style', which was my favourite way when I was a kid, but mum struggled to do - much to my annoyance (!) or the 'inverse style' which was neater and tighter. Devil's in the detail!

Winter Hotness!

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Tiny flashes of skin, Marie Chaix's delectable styling in the current issue of i-D

Fingerwaves

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Cheongasam!

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When I was 15 I had an electric blue vintage cheongasam that I used to wear with a denim turban and gold strappy heels! Dreaming of being that fabulous once again!

Humphrey and Lauren

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Martha and The Muffins - Echo Beach

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Jamie-Lee

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I had SUCH a crush on this woman when I was growing up. The combination of short hair ( on girls, always amazing ; ) , 'THAT' body and an absoloutely mental face! A very fine example of boyish and sexy!

Stranger than Paradise

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So good.

However hard I try...

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... i can t get away from the early 90s. It's the period where I first got into being creative with clothes and then into clubs. More than any other period it seems to be a really fond time in peoples memories.

Budgie: Pretty Fuckin' Amazing!

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Fantasy Art

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Watched a great Heavy Metal documentary on BBC4 at the weekend and started looking at the artist Roger Dean who did a huge body of artwork for a lot of rock bands in the 70s...

I'm also going to Mexico in a few days and have started looking at Mexican or chicana art thees are by Jesus Helguera...

First day of fashion week

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2 great exhibitions to see before they close...

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http://www.victoria-miro.com/exhibitions/_404/

http://20hoxtonsquare.com/?p=661

a big inspiration

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Pet Shop Boys Domino Dancing

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Dvine!

Nat Finklestein

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Great exhibition definitely worth a visit.

Axl

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Emily

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Love the way that Emily puts stuff together she always looks wicked.

Back Street Heroes

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Great mag I found today, its an original from September 1986.

Honey

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This is my friend's dog Honey. She can be a bitch but I forgive her this bcos she's also sooo adorable! I want a pet.

Sartorial matters

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Met up with my dearest chum Anja Aronowsky Cronberg today, to quote her new and most splendid moniker(!!) It was way too short a meeting but incredibly sweet as it was the first time I d seen her new publication - Vestoj - which I am very excited about, more on that later AND I also wanted to EAT every piece of jewellerey she was wearing....LITERALLY EAT!

Favourite image from the week of crazy freak weather...

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New Year Neutrals

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Chloe

Stella McCartney

Celine

Yum!

Hoisery

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Fur

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1980's Hi - Camp!

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one of my favourite childhood films!

me and my brother nearly DIED when we realised there was going to be black character in Dynasty and she was to be called... Dominique Deveraux!!!!

Angels of Harlem

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Chayo Marta pics Pat Mcgrath make up for i-D magazine.

Fellini's Nights in Cabiria

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Great acessories at Village Press day today

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B store mens, trop sexy!

Robert Clergie

B Store womens

Ashish

..the obsession continues...!

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Have seen so much of this fantasy iconography on My Space pages of these southern californian Cholas, also a lot of Manga. I love it, its so beautiful...

Mi Vida Loca

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I have to see this film, I am TOTALLY obsessed!

Press Days

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.. are addictive. It has nothing to do with the gastronomique delights that are on offer OR the goody bags. (Ahem!) Just like 'em. Far nicer pace than shows and you get to have good old chin wag with people! Here are a few from today..

Look at this, on sale at Margaret Howell I had no idea they had such amazing products! Clothes were lovely too!

Lina Osterman at Blow pr, always love Blow pr its never ever dull, will include more pics from there a bit later...

Starworks and the wonderous Blen, look at her lovely Tats, thats TATS!

Marios Schwab eyewear, Fab!

Acne jacket at Yellow Door , Yum!

Haring biker

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A couple of sizes smaller, slightly less expensive, this jacket would of course be MINE!
INSTEAD it hangs artfully on my friend Charlie and Lees newly refurnished palace of dreams!!!
Halloween was great fun guys, thanks for a lovely evening xxx

CHOLA'Z

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Jacques Henri Lartigue

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So in between watching 'Come Dine With Me' and X - Factor I managed to squeeze in a documentary on BBC4 about the photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue. Really gorgeous images, loved his portraits of women particularly Renee and Florette.

Courtesy of WAH nails - best yet!

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Old Time Glamour

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with an edge...

Lovers and Gamblers

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Was talking to someone about this little novella the other day. Probably one of the filthiest books I ve ever read! I first read it when I was 13, I stole it from my brother (!) Its a huge book but you could read it in an afternoon. Highly recommended x

I NEED TO LIGHTEN UP!

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I ve come to the realisation that this year has been a crashing bore. I have been working my arse off and have done very little else. There has been zero time for any fun or the things that I love. I havent seen a film, an exhibition or a play or tried something different or new in an age and I ve decided I WANT THESE THINGS BACK IN MY LIFE!..

... just thought I d share that with you, I ll let you know how I get on!!!

Rankin

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...the less said about this night the better...!!

When You re a Boy

2009-07-27T02:44:00.000-07:00

Went to a seminar on Saturday at LCF centred around the work of Simon Foxton and the exhibition at The Photographers Gallery 'When you re a Boy' It was really interesting and gave me loads of inspiration for thie book that Im putting together. Which you can see details of here. http://difficult2ndalbum.blogspot.com/

http://www.photonet.org.uk/index.php?pxid=954

Half Moon Manicure

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Even tho I think they look quite fab from a distance and am finally happy with the shape. The Half Moon effect is pretty bad. Had a beautiful little row with the woman in the shop about them, from which it has been reaffirmed that you get what you pay for in this world of ours. Time to go a teensy bit more upmarket!!

Italian Vogue

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As this summer is turning in to a complete washout which seems to make everyone less inspired to break out and experiment with colour. I have decided to welcome and embrace autum / winter, for all its dark and gothic splendor - for now anyway!

These pics are from Italian Vogue, shot by Steven Meisel, inspired by New Wave, Post Punk scene in New York. I just love this look. FIIIIIIIIERCE!!!!

Bow Wow Now!

2009-07-24T02:54:00.000-07:00

Look at this fab picture of Bow Wow Wow, its obviously from the early 80's but looks like it could be from right now!!!!

Jermaine

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we also shot Jermaine on Saturday..pictures to follow...

Casting Camden Sunday

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Met this girl casting in Camden on Sunday ... she got me thinking about 90s girl grunge bands who rocked!

..tried to get the clip from 'The Word' where Donita Sparks pulls her pants down at the end but it wouldn t let me embed it, you get the jist anyway!

Amazing strong Badaass bitches. Where are you in Pop now????

BOY oh BOY!

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my ultimate dream wadrobe would consist of a few of these pieces. BOY london 'legendary london label and shop' of the 80s. It was indeed fab particularly for its graphics mainly black and white, its logo World War II eagle and its origins in punk aesthetics.

Anyway, more homo erotica for your visual pleasure!!

love the Triumph belt...

Style iconoclast: Siobhan Fahey

2009-06-29T16:44:00.000-07:00

By far the most stylish member of Bananarama, Ms Fahey was always my favourite - as you know I love a good tomboy!
those wide peaked caps are A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!

cycling shorts and braces, SO GOOD! Particularly when worn around the crotch!! So funny how this cloney, S&M style crossed over into mainstream fashion in the 80s?!?

Benetton: an oldie but a goody!

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Mmmmm red lippy AND red nails.....

Chipie / Chevignon Revival!

2009-05-26T17:27:00.001-07:00

I remember reading this article about Chipie and Chevignon when was living at home. Was doing some research for something recently and pulled it out just thought that it looked so fresh! I seem to be going back to everything I loved when I was growing up in Northampton at the moment.

Bank Holiday Weekend

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I decided this weekend that I could quite happily be a bum as I spent every day in a different park. Saturday afternoon, Kennington, Sunday Hampstead Heath which I m in love with and on Monday.. well we attempted to go to Primrose Hill but it started to rain so Otis and I mooched around Camden stopping off for Ice cream at Marine ices. But you can see my dedication! For your visual pleasure I have posted two fabulous photos, me and the girls before we headed off on our bike ride and an amusing picture of me in my new HOT PINK shorts. Enjoy!