Nicholas Kirkwood, Alice in Wonderland Heel, 2010



Visited the exhibition Shoes for Show- The Sculptural Art of High Heels in Brick Lane. The showcase displays heels as sculptures which were constructed for their beauty and not necessarily their function.



There were some amazing pieces on display! However, this is only natural when combining an elite sqaud of the world's best footwear designers with the world's leading fashion houses. Reow, that has me excited! The exhibition was really lovely, with fabulous shoes, and lighting that really showcased the heels at the height of their glory. It's such an intriguing thought thinking about the future of shoe design and the numerous directions it can go in.



Nicholas Kirkwood for Meadham Kirchhoff, S/S 2012

Party all night long! It was Fashion's Night Out in Tokyo but more specifically in the Omotesando and Aoyama shopping districts. Boutiques were especially decked out with fabulous displays and fabulous fashionistas on hand to celebrate. 



Spotted in the amazing display over at the Prada store: the excentric Vogue Nippon's editor-in-chief Anna Dello Russo! How exciting!



The lovely vintage display at the jeweler Manière de Nojess store in Aoyama. Loving the classic champagne glass and the glitter inside!



Things were looking gorgeous at the Nicolai Bergmann store!





Spotted at 10 Corso Como!

While out and about exploring the city, I ran into this fun and quirky store Old Cinema specializing in antique, vintage, retro styles. What may at first glance appear to be a junk yard of mess is in fact a hidden jem. It's a darling store in which I simply must return to as there is nothing that I'm less likely to be able to resist then antique/vintage style trinkets and treasures.



I am absolutely loving the cinema style strobe light! I suppose the reason that I'm attracted stores such as this one is that you get to time travel into other centuries and live out a dream of a different time and world. It also doesn't hurt that it gives you the feeling of being an adventurer by scavaging the many rooms for prizes and pearls.

Oh what a lovely day I have had! Was a bit adventurous and went sample sale hunting, which lead me to the outskirts of London. Such a darling little town I ended up in! Either way it was there that I found the L.K. Bennett Sample Sale which had such great prices that it was difficult to resist leaving empty handed.



Think I found a hidden jem as unlike sample sales which lead to broken fingers and stampeded feet the crowds were rather mellow. Despite the bright pinks and purples that are seen on the garments in the picture above, there were great tailored pieces in more demure colors which could easily have been carried off as Dior if worked correctly. The one downside to sample sales are the petite sizes, however this may also have been due to the fact that I didn't get up bright and early to be the first person bursting through the sale doors. Lesson learned, it requires claws and savy to get the best deals in town! Lucky for me though as I managed to snag a great pair of ridiculously hot suede heels! Success!

London's next top model? Kaboom, I CAN do it all, just add it to my never ending resume! I'm fabulous and I'm owning it! Super exciting, this is actually the outcome from one of the projects we did here at college in which I designed and produced as well as modelled my own garment in this photoshoot. Loving it!

Snapped! How adorable is this? Although I am usually the one to shy away from animal friends, I've started conquering my fear and have befriended this cutie. One step at a time and soon I won't have any fears left. Invincibility here I come, nothing's going to stop me!

Welcome my darlings to the absolutely amazing Kings Cross campus which is fresh spanking new and just opened! Love! Stopped by to take an induction into one of the largest resource libraries in Europe, the new Central Saint Martins library.



How exciting! I may not have classes at the new campus but at least I get to enjoy the lovely facilities when not working my little fingers to the bone. If everything works out though it won't be too long before I'll be taking classes here too! Wish me luck!



The building is a beautiful mix of modernity with touches of the previous/original building. There is still some construction underway so it will be super interesting to see the final outcome up and running.

Cinzia Ruggeri, Homage to Lévi-Strauss Dress, Autumn/Winter 1983-4

Fasten your seatbelts because it's time to take a trip down memory lane. At least that was the feel when attending the exhibition Postmodernism, Style and Subversion 1970-1990 at the Victoria and Albert Museum.



The pop culture theme was extremely strong almost borderline kitsch, but then again who can blame them as it was part of the trend/era. The postmodernism movement acted as a response to the perceived blandness, hostility, and Utopianism of the Modern movement.


Frank Schreiner for Stiletto, Consumer's Rest Chair, 1990

The exhibition featured a lot of technical design developments that were happening during this movement in mainly architecture, furniture design, as well as advertising, music and a slight inclusion of fashion garments. It was an extremely interesting exhibition to see as it gave a lot of insight into various aspects of what it must have been like at that time. A favorite piece of mine would definitely have to be Frank Schreiner's 'Consumer's Rest Chair', what a neat idea! Who wouldn't love to go shopping in one of these, I'd be seated like a queen!

Julien Macdonald, Autumn/Winter 2010/11

Stopped by Wool Modern, an exhibition which showcased the very best in fashion and design with a focus on wool. The exhibition acted as a reminder to the world that wool is the fibre of choice for the most exciting and cutting edge designers and decorators. "It is used to inspire the next generaion of talent to embrace wool in their own work"- Nicholas Coleridge (Vice Chairman, The Campaign for Wool).



The exhibition was most appropriate as we are currently doing a textiles unit here at Central Saint Martins. What I have found is that there are so many exciting exhibitions going on here all the time, and that it can sometimes be difficult to have time for them all. Either way, it's great for gathering inspiration and find new ways in which you can execute and manipulate your own work!



Louise Gray, Autumn/Winter 2010/11

Working with such organic materials as wool, the exhibition showcased some of the most diverse, sustainable and desirable designs with natural fibres. There was a great range in the exhibition from Yves Saint Laurent haute couture to more wearable garments and ready-to-wear.



Nasir Mazhar, July 2011

Sculpted, knitted, tailored, draped, embroidered or woven, the unifying thread is the remarkable use of wool in each piece. "I think it's always so easy and kind to work with (wool), everything about it is comforting"- Nasir Mazhar.

Love! Visited the colorful streets of Portobello Raod and Notting Hill to stock up on some delicious cupcakes from Hummingbird Bakery! The buildings are super fabulous, I can't believe it!



Another thing Portobello is known for is the Portobello Road Market which has a large selection of antiques, clothing, vegetable stalls and second-hand shops. It's also perfect for stolling the streets and spotting great finds that you're unlikely to find anywhere else. A total must see!

Boom! It's time to get scent fabulous! There's nothing like a click or a smear that quickly vamps up your senses to make you feel "Sasha fierce". Saw these adorable testers of Marc Jacob's eau so fresh perfume Daisy and Gwen Steffani's limited edition fragrance Super G. Love! I'm a huge fan of the sporty Harajuku Lovers Fragrances by Gwen!

The celebrity never seems to end! Attending London Fashion Week and meeting celebrity stylist and now fashion designer Rachel Zoe, all in the same weekend! Not only did I meet Rachel but also Rodger and her darling Baby Zoe (Skyler).



The fashionista was in town to launch her eponymous fashion label which, she says was influenced by 'Parisian elegance and London street style'. 'It's very Jane Birkin-y and Anjelica Huston-y and Bianca Jagger-y, with a splash of sequins, a little Liza Minnelli, thrown in.'



For those of you who don't know, the new season of The Rachel Zoe Project has premiered and it's time to prepare for a drama packed season four! 'I die'! So excited!

Lots of fabulous people to be seen at Fashion Week however, I would have to say that James Goldstein and I definitely win the prize! Love his fabulously embellished red Balmain jacket! Hot stuff!





I rocked out in my own design for the bracelets and combined it with my fabulous Chanel Black Pearl nail polish and some flashy rings.

Darlings, guess who managed to score an invite to London Fashion Week!?!?!! Earlier this evening, I stopped by Somerset House in order to catch Swedish designer Ann-Sofie Back's show.



The photographers' pit was packed and their flashes were going off like crazy! The music was pumping and the people buzzing. The atmosphere was absolutely fabulous! Love!



So much fun! I also met up with the star designer Ann-Sofie herself after the show to discuss her success.



Conclusion- great evening!!!!

Already within the first week here at Central Saint Martins we are pinning, nipping, tucking, and draping. It's really exciting! My creative juices have been jolted and are in full fury, it's so much fun to see what I can come up with at the end of the day!



I've also been indulging in the large, lovely library which stocks what seems like infinite intriguing books on fashion, art, lifestyle, design, etc. Loving every minute!

Visited the exciting boutique Primitive, which is a combined boutique, gallery and event space concept that collaborates closely with new and upcoming London and Tokyo based designers.





Bling! Invested in a macaroon handbag designed by Ruri Tayama. The design was part of her graduate collection.     おめでとう!

Naughty or nice? I think lovely! Stopped by the fabulously chic Camden Market which has a number of fun and exciting adjoining large markets.



The streets were packed with people strolling the streets and taking in the sights. I personally love coming here to find some statement pieces to jazz up my wardrobe, tastebuds or home. The atmosphere is simply terrific!



Yum, got some liquid refreshment in the form of a fresh frozen berry smoothie. Reow! There are lots of food stalls that sell treats from various different cultures and continents which makes it the perfect place for trying out new exciting flavours and cuisines.



Drama! For those of you who don't know, Camden is known for its goth! Love it, so Victorian!

Funky town! The best graffiti is without a doubt the kind that catches you off guard in a good way. The other day I was walking down the street and found this fabulous cartoon sprayed on a building. It put a big smile on my face and I simply had to share it. Love!

Stopped by the iconic Tudor style department store which has always been synonymous with luxury and great design. I love that all departments in the shop have collections of both contemporary and traditional designs.





Flower power, known for their use of floral prints, it can feel like an oasis escaping from the sometimes ridiculous trends of the time and instead see this.

Almost immediately after getting off the flight I found myself outside the Stephen Jones Millinery Design Shop. I am a big fan of his work so it is always exciting to see his new designs. Lucky for me they had changed the window display since I was last here in April.



I am in absolute love with the large sand colored creation! Unfortunately I am not as keen on the fedoras but could still see myself rocking it if the opportunity presented itself.