Big Girl, You are Beautiful...

Well, I say 'Big Girl' but since when has size 14/16 been BIG? Highstreet stores stock up to a size 16, the average UK women is a size 16...So I ask myself, Whats the fuss about Mark Fast using 'plus size models'?

Thank God somebody in the fashion industry can see that a women with curves can wear a dress just as well as a size 0 rake - if not better?!

As a curvy girl myself I love that these women have shown that Mika was right, Big girls - you are beautiful!

His latest A/W 2010 collection was shown at London Fashion week, and caused quite a stir. Fashionista's waited for his show with baited breath after last years controversy, when a stylist walked out on his show after finding his use of larger models in short dresses too much too handle! But as his collection features alot of body-con, why not use it on a body that has something for it to hold onto?

Now don't get me wrong, as a stylist in training, Skinnier models are often easier to dress - and in industry samples only come in small sizes so its catering for the industry I want to work in, but my god I wish a size 14 wasn't considered 'plus size'...lets be honest its just as hard to hide a 'muffin top' as it is to disguise a set of bony, exposed ribs!

So, Mark Fast, Thank you for giving all us girls with curves in all the right places (and a few extra in the wrong places!) a little glimmer of hope! Now, where did I put that cream cake?

RIP Alexander McQueen

February 11th, A sad day in the Fashion world, Lee McQueen (Founder of Alexander McQueen fashion house) tragically committed suicide, following the death of his mother.

Just days before London Fashion week, and a month before the unveiling of his new collection at Paris Fashion week, Tributes for the star came through from thousands - his work had truly inspired so many people & his talents knew no limit, such a loss to the fashion industry.

He will be greatly missed.

Move it babyyy!

Stunning image by Corrine Day, I love how the image has lot of movement!

The styling makes the image so strong, due to the striking colours of the layered dresses, they clash & make each other stand out.

Although the models have ballet shoes on, the image reminds me of flamenco dancing, because of the strong movements and body sculpting dress with voluminous skirting.

Shoes, Shoes & More Shoes

“It's really hard to walk in a (single) woman's shoes -that's why you sometimes need really special shoes!”...Carrie Bradshaw, a girl after my own heart!

Men will never understand a women's need for shoes.
Shoes will always make you feel sexy,
Shoes will always fit after the Christmas binge,
Shoes will never answer back, moan at being dragged shopping
or tell you 'Yes your bum does look big in that!'

This is why they are my ultimate accessory, I'm not going to reveal just how many pairs I own, But lets just say I could wear a different pair everyday for several months!

These beauty's are my latest edition, Paid for by the fella as a late Christmas present (after I returned the original pair!) I got these beauty's from Miss Selfridge for £45. I love that they have a small heel as I can wear them during the day to dress up a simple outfit, but also wear them with bare legs and a dress in the evening. I've been looking for a pair of heeled biker boots, but they don't seem to be very flattering on my calves - this pair will toughen up a girly dress, whilst adding a vintage feel due too the slightly distressed material and pale pink lace up front...I love them!



















I also have my eye on this pair! I reallyyyyy want them, but the student loan doesn't stretch to far - do i really need to eat? Lets hope Cupid directs the boyfriend to Miss Selfridge...

I got thinking, how far would I go for the ultimate pair of shoes? Check this selection I've found - is this a step to far? Is this less Jimmy Choo & and more Jimmy-screw-loose? I'll let you decide, in the mean time I'll start looking for a larger shoe rack...

I love Grace

As I write this blog, I'm watching 'The September issue' - If you havn't seen it I would recommend you do!

For me, and many girls on my course, its an inspirational film. Styling for Vouge is the ultimate sign of 'making it' in the fashion industry, call me superfical but its my dream!

Anna Wintour, might be one of the most respected women in Fashion, However its Grace Coddington that really steals the show - creative director of US Vouge, she's eccentric, stylish and pretty much runs the place behind the scenes. She's hillarious! A true stylist, dedictated & knowledgable, she has a true passion for fashion!

Check out the trailor here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9-bAwz9uWk

Hands on styling...

When studying editorial styling I discovered this shoot in Elle magazine.

I really like how it conveys a style without the use of clothing - it shows the work of a great stylist! Using objects such as the mobile and nail varnish add a personal touch which i think is lovely as it shows personality, plus us girls, myself in particular, can totally identify to the importance of the mobile & having your nails done!

I think its clever how they have made two separate shoots look like one, over a double spread. I would like too see the whole shoot as i wonder whether the original image was bigger and they just cropped it down to this part? The lighting looks like a spotlight, as its not very bright, the shadows suggest the lighting is coming from the left hand side of the set.

Fashion is a lifestyle, and I believe this shoot is starting to show this.

Need Need Need...

I need photoshop back in my life!
Since a mis-hap on my laptop, It somehow disappeared - as you can tell technology isn't my strong point!
Here's a piece of first year work I edited on photoshop, admittedly its not fantastic but my skills have improved, Practise makes perfect! :)

This image was for an ASOS campaign, for a new range of eye-lash enhancing glasses.