Under Her Spell

Winter seems to have firmly quilted itself at home outside, with snow dusting on the hills and fields like frothy cappucino's. While the chill and tentative environment has lost its novelty in my eyes, there's no denying its use of providing fantastical backdrops and themes for editorials. There really is something quite magical about Winter. Take the shoot below, where the model bursts out of sharp branches that look like needles in dresses like tie dyed cobwebs.

In other news, it looks like I'm set to model for Toni & Guy again which excites me very much. My new hairstyle will involve a curly interpretation on the bowl cut, so expect a photo on that endeavour soon.

School Of Frock

During my free time I've been watching a lot of Fashion TV, with insights and behind the scenes interviews about the craft and concepts that make a collection into a piece of art. It really put into perspective that fashion isn't solely a self indulged aesthetic, but a form of creativity and expression that takes inspiration from all aspects of life. And nothing sums up this idea more than haute couture. On 'La Vie En Pose's' blog (http://agent-lee.blogspot.com) I read an insightful spread about it which you might be interested in.

British Beats

I usually opt for more urban and eclectic routes in my wardrobe, but even I can't resist the youthful plunge that Burberry has taken with its' iconic British brand. While personally the poses and model choices are a little awkward, the jackets crisp and ruffle in such an indulged manner. The bulky bags burst out in unison with the clothes that have a metalic shimmer to them. It's refreshing to see the youthful adaptation to the classic Burberry style, giving the jackets relevance to trendy Londoner's. As a result I'll very much be looking forward to the A/W runway presentation at Fashion Week next month.

Through These Walls The Winter Bites

As usual, the UK has come to a standstill on account of the beautiful yet erratic snow. My little countryside village has been quilted in capuccino dust, making it far too delicate to go to work. I've put the snowed in state of mind to good use however, braving the chill to do a lookbook post here and there. Below is my old 'Yeah Yeah Yeahs' T-shirt, revamped with a waistcoat and a vintage pendant. http://lookbook.nu/user/36219-Charles-M

Grunge Acoustics Chord The Clothes

The year has left its print on my spirits already. The lovely team at C-Heads Magazine have sent me a screenprint of my article that's featured in Issue 19 of their publication. It's a great company that cover an array of arts and offer upcoming starlets, journalists and photographers to demonstrate their talents. So during your coffee break, flick through the pages on www.c-heads.com .

Caged In A Coat

After a reshuffle of my wardrobe, I realised that I have an array of jumpers and tops to last me a lifetime and all seasons. So luckily I came across Martyn Bal's sculptured coats to give me new inspiration. I love the grand effect of the collars, giving a military armor sense. The thick padding and subtle detail make the coats look like they were moulded out of steel, emphasising the masculine presence. So with these ideas in mind, I took to a Sunday market, fishing out a small trench coat and layering it over a vintage Fred Perry find.

A Million Little Pieces

Happy New Year everyone. I thought I'd kick start 2010 with the highlights from my wardrobe, which is now enriched with new clothes from my family and friends. My beautiful friend Constance (www.constance-victoria.blogspot.com) got me a vintage denim shirt, along with an unconventional top from 'Unique.' My new love and romance go's to the distressed pirate boots I now own. All I need is a swashbuckling party to fit right in place.