Kate Moss Covers British Vogue June 2012
With red lips, retro curls, a white gladiator Versace dress and Kara Ross Crescent earrings, Kate Moss smolders on the cover of this month’s 'Going for Gold' British Vogue.
Only weeks ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games and Jubilee celebrations, this remarkable, and distinctly patriotic, edition of Vogue pays tribute to both British sporting legends and national treasures alike.
This is thirty-eight year old Croydon-born supermodel Kate Moss’ 32nd British Vogue cover and she was shot by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott looking every inch an Olympic goddess and British beauty.
Snap! Does Kate Moss’ pose, clutching a thick coil of rope look familiar? A couple of years ago photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott used the exact same rope (right) in their Emporio Armani campaign, featuring yet another national treasure (and British beauty!) David Beckham.
Versace studded leather and silk dress (from £4,030) and Kara Ross Crescent earrings, (£100) are available from Harvey Nichols.
Maximalism: Anna Dello Russo
Fashion icon/addict Anna Dello Russo, Editor and creative consultant for Vogue Japan and frequent FROW showstopper, has designed a unique collection of accessories for H&M.
Known for her extensive couture wardrobe and wildly elaborate style, ADR's unashamedly maximalist accessories range will include jewellery, clutch bags, sunglasses and of course, shoes (she has over 4000 pairs...) of accessories for H&M.
ADR reveals, "I wanted to create precious accessories that are impossible to find; pieces everybody can have fun, turning an ordinary day into a fantastic fashion day."
Available in selected H&M stores from October 4th 2012.
I call myself “the vestal of fashion” because for me fashion is a muse and you must seduce her. How? You have to feed the creative fire, so it doesn’t vanish."
"Wear lots of jewellery... the sound of jewellery banishes bad thoughts and bad ghosts."
"Some people take drugs... I take collections!"
"I don't want to be cool - I want to be fashion!"
“I don’t have this routine life. I don’t go into the office; I’m travelling around the world. I’m lucky. But I never liked easy clothes in my life. My mother said, ‘You want a pair of jeans?’ and I said, ‘No, mother, I want a couture dress!’”
Dreams and Love
'il n'est rien de réel que le rêve et l'amour'
Le Coeur innombrable, IV, Chanson du temps opportun - Anna de Noailles.
('Nothing is real but dreams and love' )
Credit Buy: Alex Monroe Love Bird Ring
Award winning British jeweller Alex Monroe’s handmade designs are inspired by nature, inherently English and a firm favourite amongst London's fashionistas.
The quirky, and always cute, jewellery is very wearable and distinctive, making any piece you choose a super sweet addition to any outfit.
The Bumblebee Necklace has long been popular amongst celebrities but it was his Love Bird Ring (below) which caught my eye last week - perfect for Spring! Tweet Tweet...
Alex Monroe Love Bird Ring
RRP. £180.00
Trend: Spring Shorts
I think wearing shorts are the perfect fashion solution for Springtime. Despite showing more leg than you would in a dress or skirt, by keeping your arms covered up in a silk shirt or jumper this look instantly becomes less provocative.
Denim shorts (worn with opaque tights and ankle boots if chilly) are an effortless and casual substitute for daytime wear, whereas a pair of tailored velvet, sequin or lace shorts are a brilliant, more luxe, evening alternative.
The British highstreet is currently flooded with shorts so this look is very attainable; I recommend Topshop for their short shorts and Zara for their silky shirts.
Below: British fashionista Alexa Chung, and her endlesssssssss legs, are frequently seen out and about, come rain or shine, in this comfortable and cool look...
Musical Moment: The Lumineers ('Ho Hey')
I am loving this beyond catchy debut single, filled with romance and regret, from The Lumineers self titled album released earlier this month.
Denver folk-rock trio (Wesley Schultz, Jeremiah Fraites and Neyla Pakarek) were formed after the death of a Fraite’s older brother, “out of sorrow, powered by passion and ripened by hard work.” After a fantastic performance at this year’s SXSW, The Lumineers are set to become ma-hoosive with music that has a nostalgic reverie and videos which leave you itching to join in with all their foot stompin’ folksy fun. Mood officially lifted.
"I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart..."
Trend: Isabel Marant Wedge Trainers
Having taken the leap and finally taken off her much adored Isabel Marant Dicker Boots, Kate Bosworth was seen in Beverley Hills last week sporting the designer's coveted wedge trainers. In this laidback and relaxed Spring ensemble, Kate contrasts this season’s love of all things sporty (sweatshirt/trainers) with all things ladylike (pleated, flowy skirt.)
Isabel Marant’s coveted wedge trainers (the shoe that launched a thousand high street copies) is a look, much like our beloved UGG boots, that will no doubt be more popular with the girls wearing them than the boys looking at us in them. Functional and comfy usually don’t scream sexy, but hey, when he doesn’t have to give you a piggy back home, stiletto’s in hand, he’ll soon be won over...
RRP. £430.00
If you, like me and Beyonce, are happy to embrace the wedge, the velcro and your inner Marty McFly, here are some of my more affordable recommendations:
Above (clockwise): Ash Bowie Wedge Trainers in clay - £149.00, Ash Coolbis Wedge Trainers in black - £175.00, Topshop Acrobat Trainers - £78.00, Aldo Netz Wedge Trainers -£80.00, Asos Deny Wedge High Top Trainers with Suede detail £45.00
London 2012
Only 100 days to go until the London 2012 Olympics!
Go London Go!!
David Shrigley's Brain Activity
I recently went to the Hayward Gallery to visit the David Shrigley exhibition, 'Brain Activity.' This exhibition extends much further than the humourous, witty drawings he is best known for, with 240 works also including photographs, sculptures, paintings and animations.
I have always been a big fan of Shrigley’s random, dead-pan, scratchy doodles and there is a whole wall dedicated to these. I also really enjoyed the animations and photographs on show – yet more examples of his one liner humour which has you laughing out loud.
Shrigley’s sculptures (including a headless ostrich and a stuffed Jack Russell puppy holding a placard that says “I’m Dead”) seem less engaging and slightly more novelty.
Walking around the gallery you may question whether anything you are viewing is, or even should be, considered ‘art’ but what you certainly don’t question is how compelling and undeniably funny Shrigley’s work is. I am particularly fond of the animation below...
'Brain Activity’ at The Hayward Gallery is on until May 13th 2012.