Thursday 27 May 2010

Folk Grunge

The sun is picking up its pace in the UK, making it even trickier to hybernate in my fashionable wilderness of earthy and organic textures and layers. But I realised that I didn't need to succumb to shapeless shorts and predictable vests to splinter away the impact of the heat. Rolling up baggy trousers into masculine 'hot pants' or postman shorts is such a kooky stamp. And clashes is the way to banish boredom, taking advantage of the way the sun illuminates crayon colours. White socks erected out of bold brogues creates a pixie boy vibe, while light black gypsy t-shirts ruffled and crinkled around purple shirts plays with the senses. And there's nothing stopping cardigans being used this Summer, because All Saints offer pirate cardigans that waterfall down and look so light they melt to the eye, and have the ability to 'fizzle invisible' in the heat. 'Folk Grunge' is the persona I've adopted, and I'd be interested to know if any of you have found a unique niche to integrate and connect the seasons and styles. I've also included a few images from the inspired photographer Stephane Sednaoui. He toys with Tim Walker fantasies, smokes up the screen with romantic Barbara Vidal style shots, and generally enchants me every time I come across his editorials. Hope you all like it.
















46 comments:

  1. great outfits..love the combinations xx
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  2. I like the first combination.

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  3. i prefer the first proposition :)
    you have a nice look, really !
    see u

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  4. I love all the outfits, but the third is my favourite. Beautiful colours.

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  5. I like that twist a lot!! Very innovative! Lucky you getting the good weather, Scotland is as rainy and cold as every :(. Number one is my favourite outfit :). Your style is, as always, inspirational. <3

    skiepies.blogspot.com/

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  6. wow! your first outfit is great!! I love it
    amazing like always ;)


    xx
    silvia

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  7. you are totally rocking every look!! i mean, pure perfection!!! :D your style is impeccable! :D

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  8. What a unique blog you have - a gem among many!! Love the first look. That hat is perfect in all its disheveled-ness, if that can be a word? You make it a word.

    x

    Caroline

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  9. fantastic photos!!
    thanks for your comment!
    kisses

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  10. WOW

    that it all

    :)
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  11. I really love your outfits!!!!! :)

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  12. sorry, this took me a disgracefully long amount of time to reply! i had that conundrum too, it's getting warm but not THAT warm, and it's so changeable...this is a lovely look, in fact i'm going to follow you :) x

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  13. LOVING the rolled-up shorts and the entire third look of yours. You're an amazing writer as well.

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  14. Great shirts and outfit choices. The photography is also magical, I find myself staring at them for a while trying to take in all the enchantment they exude.

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  15. Folk Grunge describes your aesthetic so well. It seems like beanies were made for you; you pull them off so flawlessly.

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  16. i love your style
    nice blog.

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  17. your outfits never fail to impress me, well done!

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  18. Hey mr. Charleston
    i admire your style!

    mm..i like your comment
    you love Fever Ray!!!!

    and Do you like The knife??

    i love Karin Dreijer!
    she's amazing!
    i love her voice and her dark sound
    also i've been listening Oni Ayhun, a solo project of Olof Dreijer, one half of The Knife.

    Do you listen to the electro-opera "Tomorrow in a year"?

    :P

    luego te posteo!
    adiós

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  19. You pretty much dominated these looks. My third in particular is my favorite. You have an incredible eye for layering and color selections.



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  20. The images are incredible, just my cup of tea. Very much enjoying your seasonal transition, I can't say I'm having much fun with my own wardrobe.

    Which areas are you going to be looking at? Ha, I feel you on the penny counting front, every little purchase hurts. Yes, we MUST get together, many good times to come.

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  21. Love the first look! You have amazing style! xx

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  22. just... fantastic, on Lookbook or on blogger, that's just fantasic.



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  23. I like that cap.I have a similar one/You have an artistic style.Is pretty interesting. ;)

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  24. love the green cardigan.
    x

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  25. Hey, thanks for the comment!
    Your style is lovely! :P

    Started following you.

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  26. great outfits ! very original and research
    see u
    xx!

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  28. Lovely pics! Great the third outfit!

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  29. thanks for commenting
    waiting for new post ! :)

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  30. You have the most gorgeous hair!
    Love the first shirt.. :)
    Xx

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  31. awesome outfits.. and your hair rocks!!!

    Thanks for stopping by :)

    Meho xx

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  32. love your outfit...
    thx for your recent comment :D

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  33. Thnx for the comment!
    Like your style.

    VC
    Please Visit & Join

    WWW.DONLIKEFASHION.TK

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  34. great hairdo'! and a nice nice blog
    wish you a wOnderful weekeND!

    www.ediot.org

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  35. hello, thanks for stopping by my blog.
    I love your style, you have a great look, it just flows together so effortlessly, and I also want to say that I love your writting style, very descriptive, and full of details.

    have a great weekend full of great weather :)

    aRi

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  36. You look AMAZING, C!
    That first outfit is my fave!
    Greets

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  37. love your outfits, the first one is my favourite!


    xx raez

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  38. love the colors of the second one, very folk-art-fair-esque, and the idea of folk-grunge
    I'm still bouncing around and experimenting with my style. right now I'm sort of caught between frumpy-old-lady, classic preppy, and a wee bit of Japanese street style perhaps

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  39. I REALLY LOVE THE LAST LOOK.
    GREAT!!

    SARA (www.lipsandpoppies.blogspot.com)

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  40. leafing thru your blog i understand your comment!
    alessandra

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  41. i love all of these looks, but i think my favorite is the third... love the layers, the plaid and that perfect cardi :)

    xo

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  42. Ohh..I really love your Outfits! Your Blog is beautiful!

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  43. Love the looks, favorite is the first!
    Thank you for you compliment :D

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  44. Love this look, and your blog !

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