Ladylike

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Seeing this picture of Hanneli Mustaparta in her Ralph Lauren cable knit reminded me that I need to invest in some knitwear (I'm supposed to be on a shopping diet so erm... yeah). Every year I set out to purchase a good cable knit jumper and I usually end up with a poor, itchy version that looks completely different after the first wash, but as the 'Ladylike' trend (as seen on Hanneli above) is in full swing this Autumn/Winter, it shouldn't be too hard for me to find the almost perfect cable knit jumper soon-I might even pick up the Topshop one below.

The Saturdays

WARNING: This post is very picture heavy
Everyone has their own secret guilty pleasures especially when it comes to music-be it genres or artists, and I have many.
My most recent one are The Saturdays-I love these girls, I even have them on my iPod On-The-Go playlist.

I've been discreetly eyeing up their style from even before they released their first single just to see how they would turn out, and I can see that they've now got some kind of signature look going on (as contrived as it may be). I always like to look at artists from the beginning of their career to where they are now just to see how far they (and their stylist) have come, and with The Saturdays they've brushed up pretty quickly considering they've only just begun.

They started out like this...
To this...
(My fave's Rochelle-but I think that's only becuse she's half Sierra Leonean)
They were recently featured in FHM magazine looking very hot in Bordelle bodywear.
Speaking of Bordelle, do you remember my post on Bordelle? Well I went down to their HQ the other day as I'm collaborating with them for my final Uni project and I actually got to see the clothes face to face. I won't say anymore about it for now because I've got to sign some confidentiality thing, but I am so freakin' excited.
Here's the behind the scenes video from the FHM shoot


1. Angela Cage dress-Bordelle, 2.Bustier-Zendie, 3.High Waisted Leggings-American Apparel, 4.Disco Pants-American Apparel, 5.Ring-Asos, 6.Cuff-Asos, 7.Zip detail shoe-Asos, 8.Criss-Cross Corset-Bordelle, 9.Clutch-Asos, 10.Cage Shoes-Topshop, 11.Bag-Topshop.

I've decided

Lately I've had to think about what I want to do with my future in design, and which direction I want to go in. I thought being a pattern cutter would mean that there will always be jobs as I was told by tutors and industry folk that many people have a degree in womenswear and the industry wants more pattern cutters. Well the current economic climate has slapped me in the face with reality, and I now know that pattern cutting jobs a few and far between. This means that when I (and countless others) graduate, there's a possibility that I could spend forever working near the bottom of the fashion food chain as a sales assistant.

Now, I'm way too deep in university debt to accept that the major that I'm a bout to major in don't make no money, and I won't drop out-my parents will look at me funny (Thanks Kanye). So what am I going to do? I'm just going to carry out my dreams. There's so many areas of the fashion industry that I'd like to work in, and knowing now that I have nothing to lose means that I'm not afraid of going for it.

Now apart from wanting to be a black Barbie when I grow up*
one of the things I've wanted to do is design costumes for tours. When I was younger if I really liked a song on the radio-before even seeing the video, I'd draw up what I thought the outfits should look like.

So I was excited to hear that Thierry Mugler is going to design Beyonce's 'I Am... Sasha Fierce' tour outfits. I remember seeing this...

Tierry Mugler's motorcycle corset and thinking how cool it was that the crazy lady was wearing a motorbike (at 4 years old, I didn't know it was Thierry Mugler). I then saw Ms. Fierce rocking it for her Sasha Fierce promo picture along with other Mugler creations,
so you can only imagine how thrilled I was to hear that Mugler is to design costumes for Beyonce's upcoming tour. Now, I've bought my tickets to see Beyonce when she comes to London, and best believe I will have both my cameras on zoom to get some shots.

*I'm not even playing about that one. I want the big hair, the black and pink ride, the dream house, my very own Ken/Steven (I don't discriminate), dope career[s], ridiculous body, and the kids-pshh, I dont believe for one minute that baby Krissy is really her sister, or Shelley for that matter.

I'll Tell You What I Want, What I Really-Really Want

A Melody Ehsani 3 (or) 4 finger chain ring. I cannot wait for these to go on sale!

"You Can't Fit Your Hand In Your New Purse"

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Beanies

Beanies. The ONLY thing I like about the big freeze. It means I can wear my beloved slouch hats and not have to bother straightening my roots. But the slouch hats are boring me know, it's time I move onto oversized beanies, and the ladies one just don't cut it, so it's time to venture into the menswear section, again.

Seeing as they're under £10, I'll be buying them in every colour as soon as the student loan drops.

Want Want

Being an Urban Outfitters fan, I find myself checking the website on a regular basis. I always forget to check the US site though, which seems to have a much nicer choice than the UK site.
Whilst doing browsing the site and creating a fantasy christmas wishlist in my head (I know you do it too) I stumbled across these cute lil things.

Minox Leica Mini Digital Edition CameraUnfortunately it they will not be selling this to overseas customers

Rolleiflex Mini Digital Camera
Crosley AV Room Porable USB Turntable
All you've got to do is connect it to your USB start mixing and scrathing. Unfortunately, they're not shipping overseas with this one either which sucks. I was sooo looking forward to unleashing my inner DJ!