update.

I've been really really really busy recently and unable to blog. But, its currently 6:52am (no I haven't just woken up, I just haven't been to bed yet) and I have a sudden urge to blog.

Basically, when I moved to London I promised myself I would seek out every opportunity available to me and take advantage of it. In 2010 I wrote a blog post about how I've always wanted to go to London Fashion Week to see all the beautiful things it unveils. Well, this year I'M WORKING LONDON FASHION WEEK WAAAAAA. I'm so so so excited! I'm not sure what I'm doing yet as its not finalised, but as soon as I find out I'll write an update!

of course, I'll photograph and blog throughout the week and take advantage of everything they have to offer me, I'm so grateful to have the opportunity its untrue.

ciao

xoxoxox

I've decided to blog about an article I read in the December 2011 issue of Vogue UK. The article featured an inside view into the life, legacy and style of the Alexander McQueen Creative Director, Sarah Burton.

Considering Alexander McQueen has been my all time favourite designer since I was a young teenager, I was unsure that Sarah Burton would have the ability to live up to the legacy that was the late Alexander McQueen himself who tragically died in February. If any of you have followed my blog in the past, you will be able to see that my love for the late designer and his visions was something I was truly passionate about and when he took his own life, I could honestly say I was heart-broken that I would never not only have the opportunity to meet the great man himself (only in my dreams could I imagine such an opportunity) but the world would never again be graced with his bespoke and incredible creations that changed fashion over the years.

But after reading the article, It is clear that Sarah Burton has such a similar, rare and beautiful vision that McQueen himself had when it came to how he wanted his label to be portrayed. Not only does Burton seem exceptionally talented (take for instance Kate Middleton's beautiful royal bridal gown Burton secretly made earlier this year) but she is also a genuine loving and giving person. A very down to earth women with strong views yet a caring nature. It seems in many peoples eyes, Burton is a hero and a great legacy to a man that many wouldn't even dream of competing with. She is highly respectful of McQueen and talks of him not only as a colleague, but a great and loyal friend.

The photograph that accompanies the detailed interview features Sarah Burton alongside an elegant model effortlessly draped in a dress from Burtons resort 2012 collection. The striking thing about the image though, is the location. Photographed in an old English pub, the backdrop acts as a beautiful juxtaposition from the gown or anything to do with fashion in that matter. With the model taking centre stage in the image as she stands on a rounded table allowing the viewers to see the beautiful and delicate craftsmanship that has gone in to the dress, a true vision of beauty. The Image reflects the down to earth beauty that Burton projects, which is a rare quality that someone of such fashion status can posses.

decided I'm not going to blog now until I get back to London on tuesday considering theres nothing to blog about in Preston when you have no social life because everyone's at university. Right now, if even a plastic bag swept past my window it'd probably be the most dramatic and exciting thing thats happened all week (not literally of course, I don't genuinely get excited over flying plastic bags)

ciao until tuesday.

xxxxxxx

GARETH PUGH FOR MAC

I'm so excited, legendary North-Eastern designer Gareth Pugh is famous for his outrageous catwalk creations. now, he's putting some of that dramatic, striking creative skills in to a makeup brand for MAC cosmetics!

the collection is made up of nail varnishes, blushes, lipsticks, cream eyeshadows and to die for strikingly cut lashes to complete the look. futuristic magic from catwalk to retail available to all.

sadly, the collection isn't available in the UK for a while but when it is here I'll be sure to invest in a couple of pieces and review!

xoxox

HEY MINNIE MOUSE.

so, a couple of my friends have been asking me how I managed to make my hair into a bow a couple of weeks back for a night out. for the hairstyle I simply followed a step-by-step tutorial on YouTube and actually found it surprisingly easy. originally, I thought I would find the hairstyle particularly hard to do considering the fact I have long thick hair to work with. but, with a vast amount of hair pins and hair spray, it held in place perfectly!

and heres the end result, voila!

click here for the link to the tutorial!

xoxox

DEEZEE.PL

found this amazing shoe website called www.deezee.pl the other day after browsing through different looks on lookbook.nu and finding a pair of shoes on a girl that I absolutely adored.

the only problem is though, the whole website is in polish! ergh, its proving to be an absolute challenge and a half to translate the whole thing and then convert all the currency.

pure. dedication. to. shoes.

the prices are really cheap as well once you've convert them to sterling.

I love the selection of bright colours, textures and platforms they have, perfect for all occasions over the christmas period. will definitely be investing in a couple of pairs! they also do fantastic imitations of well loved designer shoes but for a fifth of the price!

not looking forward to falling on the winter ice wearing these!, here are my favourites...

Copies of Sam Edelman Lorissa Spiked peeptoe heels^^^^

(I've wanted the Sam Edelman heels for ages!)

copies of Jeffrey Campbell Lita heeled boots ^^^^

much love xoxoxox

Christian Louboutin Lady Peep Spike heels,

you will be mine!