Monday, 10 October 2011

Houseclouds

Devendra Banhart masters the delicate bohemian feel like a poet, but I've recently come across a designer called Kornerd who stains the conventions with rusty intensity. I just love how the vests have a workers pawprint, as if they were dragged through an underground misty warehouse and caught in an aftershock art explosion. The colours are so subtle they look aged, but this is so effective; and the strangled jumpers and shredded cardigans emphasise this 'jesus from the coalmines' vibe that I'm so inspired by. Taking the 'working bohemian boy' in a different twist though, I'm wearing earthy rusty colours and a woodland of layers. My cardigan is from www.luke1977.com and it creates a farmer fairytale out of an outfit, with a pastry lacing pattern, a creamy coffee colour and the softest material that could easily be the lovechild of clouds and tree bark. Be sure to check out their site for more inspired indie.



Saturday, 8 October 2011

Pocahontas

Keeping the bohemian beach grunge melodies in-tune for the chilly season, a poncho is the perfect parachute into it. Women have been wearing the fairisle ones like seaside daydreamers this year, but maybe it's time for the men to adopt the tented experience. I love how they keep you toasty but indulge in erratic shape and flow. Draped down creates something static, modern and monotone, pulling it out brings the poncho to life, and scrunching it up plays with the inside-out-eye.


Tuesday, 4 October 2011

London Je T'aime

I'm always keen to support a bite of British, and even though I'm routed to grunge gears, there's the odd pop of gritty sophistication in my wardrobe. Simon Carter is a designer that encourages swarv' luxury in an un-intimidating terrain with accessories. Whispers of silk through to rustic tweed and melting leather take beanies, bags and gloves to a modern aristocratic level. His previous collection clashed sophistication with pop art, so I can't wait to see what's in store next. Simon Carter's hosting a store launch at Conduit Street in London this Thursday from 6pm. With Prosecco and popular faces expected, I'm hoping to be on the list... and hoping to see you there.




Excuse Me While I Kiss The Sky

Taking a floral print temporarily away from paisley print estuaries into an unconventional ocean, I love this shirt I'm wearing that enforces structure to the petals and stem. In a concrete blue, it has a tough crinkled feel to it that gives off a military vibe, with the floral designs looking more like badges of honour. It gets a high rank from me this autumn, and can be bought from www.loveclothing.com



Friday, 30 September 2011

You Walked Through My Dreams

We might be experiencing a swarm of sunshine at the moment while the seasons struggle to recover from their hangover and realise their correct order; but this hasn't stopped me romancing my way into a wardrobe of thick industrial knits in time for winter. Last year it was all about the loud grandad-on-acid print jumpers, taking Rudolph the reindeer designs to retro and ironic depths. But I'm a fool for the darker ways of the wardrobe cave, and Am Golhar is a designer that's exploding onto Asos soon with intense knits. The snoods creep around the neck like untamed explosions, and the jumpers have wonderfully erratic punched holes and patterns to them with a dedication to simplicity and the futuristic touch. The most innovative aspect of the Golhar graft is the knitted harems that I'm wearing, stitching the urban and industrial sides of life into a gothic patchwork of sorts. Who says a knit can't cobweb the entire body? To see more of Am Golhar, check out www.am-golhar.com



Sunday, 25 September 2011

Crocodile Rock

Back when I enjoyed a touch of decadent rebellion as a teenager, I wore the likes of Lacoste around the bus shelter with happy-go-lucky attitude. But after recent years spent investing in layers and texture, I've enjoyed a nostalgic blast pack to pastels and charm. This season in London enjoyed a collage of egyptian elegance with urban attitude on the runway, and Lacoste have certainly reinvented their interpretation of city funk. Integrating their way into the skateboarding arena, the traditional crocodile bite meets mod, with a relaxed coolness and even cooler colours that verge on ice cream and frosty tones. It might not be my usual style, but there's something retro about the simplicity of pastels and polos. To see more of their collection, head to www.lacoste.co.uk


Saturday, 17 September 2011

You Tell Me I'm a Beautiful Freak Just Like You

My boyfriend has a DIY way about him, raiding my wardrobe and mixing up the order to make something magical. .Yesterday we used a victorian flared bow tie as a pocket buckle, and wound up an asos orb necklace to create an elevated neck brooch. I'm destined to nestle into denim most seasons, and I'm back to my tightly buttoned shirts at the moment. Replay have a great lookbook at the moment that showcases faded denim for the relaxed urban tackle. I'm also wearing a boyfriend blazer below that has a chunky charcoal toughness about it for work but with a soft gravel touch that makes it perfect for attempting something smart without looking like a shoulder pad business reject. Lagerfeld's recent campaign takes the suit to the next intoxicating level, exuding all things luxe and man about business town.