tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26645425595517622502024-02-07T19:05:20.658+00:00My Heart is in New YorkA New Yorker at heart living in London daydreaming about fashion, love and all that's in betweenEkaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-71550551880954489632011-02-15T23:47:00.004+00:002011-02-16T00:54:06.204+00:00Speaking of Relationships...<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So, yesterday was Valentine's day huh? I tried to pretend that it wasn't. Not because I'm bitter about being single or anything like that, but I just didn't particularly want the whole loved-up world reminding me of just how hard my resolve to <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kissed-Dating-Goodbye-Joshua-Harris/dp/1590521358/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297813759&sr=8-1">kiss dating goodbye</a> was. Having said that, I did get the sweetest Valentine's email from my dad which made the whole day simply amazing (can you tell I'm such a daddy's girl?) </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am aware that a lot of you probably still have your eyebrows raised at the 'kiss dating goodbye' statement. It's the title of a book I'm currently reading, as well as a principle I'm trying to imbibe. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Joshua Harris talks about saving yourself (physically and emotionally) for your future spouse, and not giving away too much in a string of (essentially) meaningless relationships. </span><span style="font-size: small;">The author makes a case for enjoying your single days, as opposed to despising them, and how important it is for you to grow as an individual before then trying to merge/combine your life with someone else's. You are probably more likely to run into trouble if you have two 'incomplete' people trying to use the other to complete themselves, than if you had two 'whole' people who simply strengthened each other. It makes the relationship more equal, and less needy and crippling. It also makes for much better relationship mathematics. </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now, while it may not be easy I am also sure that it will definitely be very rewarding if I can stay strong in my resolve. </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I came across some quotes on love and marriage while doing research for a recent article I wrote for <a href="http://amplifytheword.com/index.html">Amplify The Word</a>;</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One was by <b>Jon Bon Jovi</b>, and he said that as for his secret to staying married: <i>"My wife tells me that if I ever decide to leave, she is coming with me." </i> </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A second one I read was by <a href="http://www.robertbrault.com/">Robert Brault</a> which I must share with two friends of mine with 'man troubles';</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Sometimes two people need to step apart<br />
and make a space between<br />
that each might see the other anew,<br />
in a glance across a room<br />
or silhouetted against the moon.</span></i></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>From a post titled <a href="http://positivelyparkinsons.blogspot.com/2010/12/for-better-or-worse-or-parkinsons.html">"For better or worse, or Parkinson's disease"</a></b> <br />
<b>by Bob Kuhn</b></td></tr>
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Some food for thought eh? </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As we celebrate love, either that which is firmly in our grasps, or love hoped for, we must remember that love is a two-way street - we must give as much as we hope to receive - and that there is One who <u>is</u> Love, by His very nature, who has, and </span><span style="font-size: small;">always </span><span style="font-size: small;">will, love us.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>You can also read my article for ATW on the <a href="http://amplifytheword.com/page3.html">website</a>; especially for some of that relationship mathematics I was talking about...</i></span></div>Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-24501849902470957992011-01-03T22:52:00.006+00:002011-01-04T00:15:11.127+00:00End of Hiatus<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture from <a href="http://www.mycrazybusylife.com/2011/01/new-beginnings.html">My Crazy Busy Life</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It's been a while, I know. Eight months and a rolling-over of the year later, and here I am. Merry Christmas and Happy 2011. I hope you enjoyed your holidays wherever you were. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I initially planned that my first post back would explain the hiatus from MHIINYC. Truth is, I'm still figuring that one out. One thing I do know is that I've grown since my last post almost 8 months ago which is good. I needed to find my 'voice' (please forgive me if that sounds silly, as though I have thousands of followers tuning in for each post - well, not yet anyway) and while I am still 'looking' for it - discovering and developing - I have more of an idea of what it isn't. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A lot has happened since I've been away - I will attempt to put into words what exactly (the interesting bits at least). Also, incase anyone out there <i>was</i> wondering, my blog will probably still focus mainly on fashion. However, that might change - I promise to warn you in advance so that you can run far away if you need to. The other thing is that while my heart is still somewhat in New York (about half-and-half with London), I no longer have the 'desperate' need to move there. I'll be planted in London for a while yet I believe - I pray - but we'll see right?</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">It should be interesting though - my journey - or at least it will be for me. If you find it entertaining/inspiring/interesting/informative as well - then that'll be the cherry on my cheesecake.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">To a fresh start *clinks glass*</span>Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-52837444970626406352010-05-06T13:51:00.003+01:002010-05-06T13:51:00.658+01:00Election Fever<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://sl.sky.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/7/2/e778018b-bceb-422c-82f9-a728a9517ced.Full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://sl.sky.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/7/2/e778018b-bceb-422c-82f9-a728a9517ced.Full.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i>So what'll it be - Red, Yellow or Blue?</i></div><br />
I know that my blog is not one for politics and you've probably been hearing enough about the elections as it is but I figured that on today of all days I couldn't not mention it.<br />
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The 'Great Election' is drawing to a close tonight and after all the <strike>gobbledygook</strike> policies, promises and 'politician speak' we've been hearing for the past God-knows how long, it's finally time to for us to decide who we believe. What team are you on? Whoever you vote for, whatever the reason, it's important to vote full-stop. It would be silly not to use your voice if you have one right? And also, as a mate at work said the other day, you can't go complaining later on if you didn't vote in the first place.<br />
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A photographer, like a painter or an illustrator, creates an image intending to evoke a response in the person who views it. The degree of the response will vary of course, from the ‘huh, that’s interesting’ to the ones when your head cocks to the side and really makes you think. They might change your perception about a subject or inspire you to go and do something you wouldn’t normally do. Recently I’ve been inspired by an Irish photographer, <a href="http://hughomalley.com/">Hugh O’Malley</a>, whose work has a dual effect of calming me and bringing out my cheeky side (speaking of cheeky, I caught my 3-year old nephew scolding his pants calling them ‘cheeky’ a few days ago. Now the fascinating thing wasn’t him calling his pants cheeky – ok so it wasn’t the only fascinating thing – but more of where he learnt the word ‘cheeky’ from! I digress...) </div><div class="MsoNormal">These pictures are from a test shot Hugh did portraying a woman who’s strong yet soft. There’s a vulnerability to her and the fact that she’s in her underwear brings this out even more. But in her eyes, especially in the picture with the fur stole where she’s looking directly at the camera, lets you know you can’t mess with this one. The feel of the pictures brings to mind a song by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiLH7OzXcXI">Jordin Sparks</a>, a line from it reading “just ‘cause I think of you in bed, don’t let it go to your head”. Anyone else want to prance around London in just fur and HUGE hair after seeing these pictures?</div>Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-59768403346664314202010-05-03T02:37:00.002+01:002010-05-03T02:37:17.304+01:00Princess Grace<meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CEkaete%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CEkaete%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CEkaete%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><i>“There hasn't been such a demand for a girl since (Ingrid) Bergman. She's a lady without being starchy - that's how they dub Grace Kelly" quote from the article - New Queen of Hollywood. <br />
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<o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/4572514685_c19080b433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/4572514685_c19080b433.jpg" width="320" /></a>I might not have been alive during her time, and in fact she had sadly passed away four years before I was born, but having lived in Philadelphia for a while I like to think that we might have crossed paths spatially, if not temporally. Before Grace became Princess Grace of Monaco she was a Philly girl – born and raised – and started her acting career at the wee age of 12 starring in popular MGM movies including 14 Hours, Dial M for Murder, To Catch a Thief and High Society alongside Bill Crosby and Frank Sinatra. MGM costume designers Edith Head and Helen Rose kept Grace looking stylish in all her roles and Helen also designed Grace’s dresses for both the civil and traditional marriage ceremonies to Prince Rainier III. Interestingly a sub-plot of the movie High Society, Grace’s last, paralleled her own forthcoming marriage to the Prince – imagine the media frenzy when the queen of Hollywood as she was dubbed became actually royalty. Back to the wedding; David Evins made matching shoes to go with her dress for the civil ceremony dress, she wore jewellery from Van Cleef & Arpels and smelled of Fleurissimo, the exclusive scent made for Grace by perfumery House of Creed. Wedding presents from the Prince? But of course. The wedding must have been quite an elegant sight as even the Prince designed the uniform he wore himself. Speaking of her wedding day Oscar de la Renta said she gave a new meaning to the word icon and described her as an ageless bride.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Now, these wedding dresses might have been the last outfits made for Grace by Edith or Helen, but it was far from being the end of a stylish Grace (or the last time a dress was made for her full stop. She was loved by designers and wore dresses by the best couturiers of the time – Balenciaga, Marc Bohan at Dior, and Hubert de Givenchy; lucky girl). Grace Kelly was a style icon before she became a princess, and even up until she died she still inspired modern day fashion. I could go on for a lot longer about the details of her wedding alone, and that only lasted for two days, let alone the rest of her very fashionable life. Princess Kelly continues to be a standard for beauty, grace and style and the exhibition at the V&A celebrates her life looking through her fabulous wardrobe. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
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</i>Pictures are courtesy of <a href="http://www.gracekellyonline.com/"><i>Grace Kelly Online</i></a> and from Tom Tierney’s <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Grace-Kelly-Paper-Dolls-Tierney/dp/0486251802"><i>Grace Kelly Paper Dolls in Full Colour</i></a>.<i><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">With their first birthday coming round the corner nailgirls are certainly painting their little corner of Angel coral, yellow, aqua and green. Why these colours you might ask? These are the latest additions to their colour spectrum – the High Summer 2010 collection. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4548376620_7e7cdf54f3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4548376620_7e7cdf54f3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">Drawing inspiration from Christopher Kane and Burberry Prorsum SS10 amongst others, Lynda-Louise and Joanna, sisters and founders of nailgirls created a new palette of colours that they believe captures the essence of spring and summer months this year. The peachy coral is my favourite hue, but then again that’s a colour I would naturally gravitate towards. I also really liked the aqua, infact of all the colours the only one I can’t imagine wearing is the grassy-green colour #3 polish.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4548384218_6322a42107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4052/4548384218_6322a42107.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">The launch at their boutique spa on Cross Street (off Upper Street) was cheesy twists, seafood canapés and mini-manis galore. To my disappointment we couldn’t actually sample the new colours (the volcanic ash meant a delay in deliveries in time for the launch) and so we had to settle with some of their other own-brand colours. I chose a pretty light blue, a similar shade to the aqua #1 from the summer collection and, although I think it might be quite a bright shade for my skin tone, the more I look at it, the more I like it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4548386530_7ebacf6914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4548386530_7ebacf6914.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Lynda-Louise and Joanna Burrell </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4547755593_c112b015d3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4547755593_c112b015d3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">My manicure - the light aqua blue is the same shade as my wall at home!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4548399010_0ea732940f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4548399010_0ea732940f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Goody bag with nail essentials</div><div class="MsoNormal">The collection officially launches in June 2010 and will be available to buy for £10 each at nailgirls – in the spa or online at <a href="http://www.nailgirls.co.uk/">www.nailgirls.co.uk</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>Nailgirls spa and boutique<br />
50 Cross Street, Islington, London N1 2BA<br />
020 7359 2772</i></div>Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-75059297221785225102010-04-19T22:38:00.000+01:002010-04-19T22:38:21.531+01:00Hideaway Love by Natsuki Otani<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.s6cdn.net/cdn/images/post_10/73921_14779681_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images.s6cdn.net/cdn/images/post_10/73921_14779681_l.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Hello lovely people, it's been ages hasn't it? Quickie blog post, you know the illustrator Natsuki Otani? Of course you do! She did the banner for MHIINYC . Well she recently did a collaboration with Urban Outfitters and now you can <a href="http://printshop.urbanoutfitters.com/product/33304/prints?cl=2">buy</a> her colourful artwork as prints of skins for you laptop or iPod/iPhone.<br />
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Hope you've been enjoying the sunshine recently (at least over the weekend). I have two interviews lined up soon for MHIINYC so look out for those too.Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-85237961860012012542010-04-07T23:31:00.000+01:002010-04-07T23:31:17.623+01:00Absence makes the Heart grow fonderHow I have neglected thee. It's not because I have forgotten about MHIINYC but it was the Easter weekend and then my parents flew in plus I started my new job Tuesday right after the Easter weekend and then I'm also gearing up for a training session at church that I'm helping to organise (for our new Multimedia members) as well as a shoot on Sunday (that I'm still not even sure I'll be able to make) *sighs*. I'm thinking I might need to get back on coffee to keep my awake half the time - I have missed having my daily (ok twice-daily) caramel macchiato from Starbucks.<br />
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Will post again soon xEkaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-72896883369944460382010-03-31T23:51:00.007+01:002010-04-01T13:10:30.596+01:00Mooks, Blogebrities and Augmented Reality<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4479470625_c6d123a75c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4479470625_c6d123a75c.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Today I went to the Print vs Online panel discussion over at <a href="http://www.sketchbookmagazine.com/">Sketchbook Magazine</a>'s pop-up shop which was very insightful with lots of thought-provoking points mentioned. The panel was made up of blogger <a href="http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/">Susie Bubble</a>, graphic designer and writer <a href="http://www.designobserver.com/author.html?author=817">Adrian Shaughnessy</a>, trend director at <a href="http://www.stylesight.com/">Style Sight</a> Sandrine Maggiani and Becky Smith, previously of <a href="http://www.lulamag.com/">Lula Magazine</a> and now of <a href="http://www.twinfactory.co.uk/">Twin Magazine</a>.<br />
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The moderator, art writer Clare Acheson, opened the discussion by inviting the panel members to talk about what they do and if they were more print or online based. Adrian believes in a hybrid future between print and online. He says there will always be a place for books and it's just a matter of finding a way to have best of both worlds. Becky talks about how Twin, unlike Lula, is more a book than a magazine (hence the term Mook) which is completely online with daily updates of the blog and video content. Susie dabbles in both worlds but is primarily online and Sandrine embraces both worlds.<br />
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The panel then go on to discuss the differences between print and online and the pros and cons of each medium. One of the points that were raised was the ease of the web in its navigation and in setting up a blog or website, giving individuals a platform to express their opinions without the costs and other setbacks with setting up a printed publication. However with the rise of bloggers, especially fashion bloggers, there's almost a blogger overload (as Becky called it) with bloggers getting younger and younger all trying to become blogger celebrities - blogebrities, like the <a href="http://www.bryanboy.com/">Bryan Boy</a>s and <a href="http://tavi-thenewgirlintown.blogspot.com/">Tavi</a>s, and they all want to rise up the ranks and get to seat front row at fashion shows. Can we deal with these many bloggers, should there be regulations for bloggers? Will it be possible to regulate, afterall isn't the beauty of having a blog the fact that you have freedom of speech? Susie and Becky both think blogging is simply another established way of media, especially with fashion. However is it just a thing of the moment, or will it die down eventually?<br />
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Going back to print, everyone generally agrees that it's something that shouldn't necessarily die out. It's always nice to have something tangible to flick through and also to be able to disconnect from technology, not having to always read things off a screen. Adrian does make a point that the next generation growing up might not care so much about books, especially if they have gadgets like the <a href="http://www.apple.com/uk/ipad/">Apple iPad</a>. He also says that magazines will probably be fine and newspapers are more likely to become extinct, if you can read all the news on your mobile applications or on BBC online why would you buy a newspaper? Susie agrees and points out that editorial and long features are the positive points about magazines and to that effect bite-size mumbo jumbos and revamped press releases will eventually become more redundant.<br />
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A question was asked by the moderator: how do you make a living as a blogger (because with online you expect the content to be free) and also as a magazine like Twin that has very little advertising? Becky and Susie agreed that it was hard, especially with the recession but it's all about being creative. Adrian tells about how people would often sell books or DVDs after talks or events to generate some income and most often have a day job to fund their blogging - a strange hybrid economy he calls it. Sandrine brings up the importance of collaborations and gives the example of <a href="http://www.garancedore.fr/en/">Garance Dore</a> collaborating with <a href="http://www.vogue.com/">Vogue</a> Online and stresses the point of being multi-talented. Susie then brings up the point that of course bloggers like Garance and Scott Schuman of <a href="http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/">The Sartorialist</a> are brands in their own rights and of course this won't apply to every blogger.<br />
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</style><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">and how it will change the way we communicate and media as a whole </span>(AR was first used by <a href="http://www.esquire.com/the-side/augmented-reality">Esquire Magazine</a> and recently by <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/mar/23/grazia-3d-walkin-talking">Grazia Magazine</a>). <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span>Sandrine suggests it as a way for publishers to offer exclusive content only to subscribers but Susie comments that she wonders if locking content will actually hinder people as opposed to letting them access it for free.<br />
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The discussion brought up a lot of other points but it would definitely make too long a post. I did go away from it with two big questions in mind:<br />
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1. Just WHERE will technology take us? With <a href="http://myheartisinnyc.blogspot.com/2010/03/3d-printed-shoes.html">3D printed shoes</a> and AR bar codes in magazines meaning you can actually BE in the photo shoot what else can we expect? Is anyone else even slightly worried about where we could be in say 5 years?<br />
2. Bloggers and blogging, how long will the fascination last for? Especially with some blogs containing less text and more pictures maybe we'll just start having photo/video blogs and no one will even care about words anymore.Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-18209428796122511702010-03-31T22:13:00.003+01:002010-03-31T23:00:12.088+01:00The Writings on the WallLast night saw the launch of <a href="http://www.sketchbookmagazine.com/">Sketchbook Magazine</a>'s pop-up shop in Carnaby as well as the release of the second issue. The ground floor of the shop had pictures and illustrations on the wall from the second issue; 5 Fabulously Colourful women in Fashion by <a href="http://www.bryonylloyd.co.uk/">Bryony Lloyd</a> and <a href="http://www.susankeys.co.uk/">Susan Keys</a>, <a href="http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/">Susie Bubble</a> by <a href="http://www.junesees.com/">June Champoomidole</a>, <a href="http://www.behance.net/lloydpeek">Lloyd Peek</a>'s <a href="http://www.charlielemindu.com/">Charlie Le Mindu</a> and one of my favourites, <a href="http://jackteagle.blogspot.com/">Jack Teagle</a>'s Fashion Tips by <a href="http://www.daniellescutt.com/">Danielle Scutt</a><br />
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On descending the stairs little illustrated portraits of the team were hanging on the wall (including one of yours truly!) done by <a href="http://lauralaurapicturedrawer.blogspot.com/">Laura Callaghan</a>. The rooms downstairs all have a different theme, from Jack Teagle's 'office' to the dreamy room created by <a href="http://anniedriscollillustration.com/">Annie Driscoll</a> and the viewing den (as I've now named it) with mini-films courtesy of Sketchbook TV and illustrations by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cOruptGEnie">Hamza Isa</a>. There were cupcakes (I missed out on unfortunately because I was late), wine and good music by ENL (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&gid=141267987463">Eighteen Nightmares at the Lux</a>)<br />
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It was an amazing evening and one which I truly enjoyed. I think it was even more special for me because I was the Content Manager for the second issue and so was involved in commissioning most of the illustrations and choosing who we wanted to do what and then receiving the final drawings. As much as I'd seen the illustrations on a laptop screen and then on the flat plan, it was so different seeing them put up on the wall like that. It really was like seeing them for the first time. Also I hadn't seen the girls in a while so it was nice to catch up with everyone as well as putting faces to emails (June will know exactly what I mean).<br />
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If you missed it, not to worry, they still have more events up their sleeves. Besides the lectures and discussion sessions there are also two more Live Music sessions on Easter Sunday and the closing party but you better RSVP. Especially after the success of last night I'm sure spaces are even more limited now.<br />
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Pictures are from the <a href="http://sketchbookblog.tumblr.com/tagged/Pop-Up-Shop">Sketchbook Blog</a>. For the full schedule of events visit <a href="http://sketchbookblog.tumblr.com/post/468787035/sketchbook-pop-up-shop-schedule-announcement-23rd">the blog</a>.Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-63691401260082666842010-03-29T22:25:00.001+01:002010-03-29T22:57:01.321+01:00Waiting for number 48<div style="font-family: inherit;"><meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></meta><meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Generator"></meta><meta content="Microsoft Word 12" name="Originator"></meta><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CEkaete%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CEkaete%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx" rel="themeData"></link><link href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5CEkaete%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml" rel="colorSchemeMapping"></link><style>
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</style> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><i>I bought a new pair of shoes this weekend and so of course when I got home I spent a while parading around in them (don’t pretend you don’t do it too). Whilst doing so this scene popped into my head – revolving around the shoes of course. Magical shoes? Well they are from Primarni. I’ll let you decide...</i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p></o:p></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4474677600_02f6f36e59.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4474677600_02f6f36e59.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
Samantha White was standing at the bus stop on Bishopgate Street waiting for a bus to London Bridge. The rain had finally subsided, which was just as well, I didn’t want my new cream shoes to get dirty already. I glanced down at them for about the hundredth time that day. “They’re some shoes; those studs could probably hurt someone”. I look up at the slightly dishevelled man who is now smiling at me. I smile back. He wasn’t half bad looking, sure I wouldn’t have picked out <i>that</i> colour shirt for him but I could tell his charcoal suit was from Zara so he scored some points. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">“Thank you”, I answer “and yes they do double as a weapon”. “Well it is a dangerous world out there so protection is wise, even if they are in the form of shoes”. I smile and start to play with my hair. “So”, the stranger said, “What’s a girl like you doing waiting for the bus?” “What do you mean a girl like me?” I reply intrigued. “Well you know, you seem like the kind that would have a car, chauffeur driven even”. “Well maybe it’s the driver’s day off”. “Nah, you’d surely have a back up driver, surely”. I laugh at the thought; “I do use the bus. In fact I’ve had some of the funniest journeys on buses” “If you say so Princess”. I giggle at ‘Princess’ and run my fingers through my brown locks. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">“You do that a lot don’t you? Play with your hair I mean. You don’t have to keep faffing with it, looks pretty good from where I’m standing”. I blush, “Thanks. Sorry, apparently I do it sometimes when I’m flirting” I peek at him from under my eyelashes. “So how would one know if you were definitely flirting?” I pause and then stretch out my right hand; “I would say ‘hi, my name is Samantha and I think you’re pretty cute’“. He takes my hand in a firm grip, “<i>Just</i> pretty cute?” he smiles. Jesus, he had the cutest dimples. “Uhm, I think a more appropriate response would have been to at least tell me your name, don’t you think?” “My name is Adam and I think you’re hot!” “Haha, you’re just saying that to make me feel bad about calling just calling you ‘pretty cute’”. “Exactly”, he grinned and I get another glimpse of those dimples. “You’re funny”. “I know, right? I get it all the time. I don’t even try you know” <o:p></o:p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4473903003_2b4350f85e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4473903003_2b4350f85e.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
He’s going on and I’m thinking Oh no, not another arrogant guy. I’ve dated his type before. Thank God, saved by the bus. “This is me” I say to Adam and move towards the bus that’s just arrived. “You’re getting the 48 too? What a coincidence”. I couldn’t help but smile at his cheeky grin, coincidence my backside. Adam steps aside to let me get on the bus first. There aren’t any seats left so I stand in an available spot. I bring out my Blackberry; I need to tweet about my handsome encounter. Adam comes and stands next to me just as the bus begins to move; I’m thrown off balance, into his arms and onto his right foot. The look on his face as he tries to play hero but also hold in his scream is so endearing I have to bite my lip to stop from laughing out loud. “I’m so sorry. Are you okay?” “Fine” he manages to get out, “Are you okay?” “Yes I am. I’m so so sorry”. “Jeez I know you said those heels were a potential weapon but I was trying to help”. “I know and I said sorry. Stop being such a baby”. “I should step on you and see how you like it” Adam retorted. “Now wouldn’t that just be childish?” “Perhaps, but I’m in too much pain to care”. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">We both fall into an awkward silence, me because I didn’t know what to say and I guess he was still in pain slash sulking. As the voice on the bus announces London Bridge I glance over at Adam and wonder if I should say something. “Well this is me. It was nice to meet you Samantha, even though you almost maimed me” Adam’s voice interrupted my thoughts. “It was nice meeting you too Adam. Actually I’m getting off at London Bridge too”. “Uh huh, you wouldn’t just be getting off because I said I was”. There it was again, I guess at least it meant he was feeling better. We both get off the bus and I’m about to walk off towards the station when Adam calls after me, “Will you have dinner with me next Thursday?” <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">I turn around; “You’re not really my type” I say, “No offense”. “None taken, I just figured that after saving your life the least you could do is agree to have dinner with me. Think of it as a proper way to say thank you for saving your life instead of having stomped on my foot. What do you say?” I hesitate, he is very good looking but the arrogant ones always are. Jonathan was good looking and look at how <i>that</i> relationship turned out. Adam is looking at me expectantly, what do I say? Damn those dimples!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4474672396_25d4775a92.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4474672396_25d4775a92.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div>Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-90204564999790959472010-03-28T22:17:00.002+01:002010-03-29T02:18:12.489+01:00Flying with your feet (firmly) on the groundCheck out these heels! Aren't they glorious? <br />
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I came across them whilst reading Susie's blog, they're part of the <a href="http://www.finsk.com/">Finsk</a> by Julia Lundsten A/W collection. You should read the rest of her post on <a href="http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/style_bubble/2010/03/project-continued.html">Style Bubble</a><br />
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That is all I had to say :) I hope you all had an amazing weekend<br />
♥Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-2430452336512294082010-03-26T14:23:00.006+00:002010-03-26T17:51:18.502+00:005 reasons why I won't be wearing clogsWhen the rumours of clogs coming back into fashion surfaced I was one of the first to scoff. Clogs? Yeah right. No one's going to want to wear clogs again. <i>Surely</i> not. Even when the March issue of the <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/">British Vogue</a> came out featuring Alexa Chung wearing the <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/feb/02/how-wear-clogs-chanel">Chanel clogs</a> I was still desperately trying to resist.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdni.condenast.co.uk/320x480/s_v/VoguecoverMar10_320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://cdni.condenast.co.uk/320x480/s_v/VoguecoverMar10_320.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>I have to admit that my resistance has been weakening more and more ever since. But just when I thought I was getting over my <strike>addiction</strike> slight interest in the idea of clogs Kurt Geiger changed their home page image to this:<br />
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Why Kurt Geiger? Why do this to me? *sniff* And I was doing so well you know...<br />
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But I shall still resist. I can't and won't go back on my word. I said I wouldn't wear clogs and therefore I shan't *smiles to herself as she makes her mind up* However, I can't stop the rest of you lovely ladies buying clogs. I will say that if I were to indulge my... let's call it interest and purchase a pair (or 3) these would be my top 5 purchases:<br />
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So there you have it, my would-be purchases if I gave in to my 'interest'. Basically I would buy the shoes right off their front page. What do you think, will you be 'clogging' this summer?<br />
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Now when I first read this article a part of me thought "come on seriously, <i>everything</i> can't be 3D" but I was also very intrigued because shoes were involved. Sarah Barnes' post on <a href="http://www.fashion156.com/blog.php?entry=1198&issue=13">Fashion156</a> talks about Melonia, the world's first pair of wearable printed shoes and the science behind how it works; a very interesting read. I am yet to watch the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07QxFQ3uUFw">YouTube</a> video and therefore a bit sceptical still but the rate at which technology is growing I wouldn't be too surprised.<br />
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Check out the article, what do you think? Just how close are we getting to year 3000 in 2010? If it were true however I would immediately print out these uber cute Emilio Pucci printed shoes - they're just crazy enough for me to want a pair.<br />
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<i>Melonia is a creation of two students, <a href="http://www.beckmans.se/naim-josefi/">Naim Josefi</a> and Souzan Youssouf and their shoes made their debut during Stockholm Fashion Week. </i>Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-64282465723008436592010-03-25T14:00:00.000+00:002010-03-25T14:00:19.039+00:00Fashion Interviews for Dia BoutiqueI'm on my way out so this is a mini post - micro even, but I just got sent links to these so I wanted to share them with you. I interviewed two ladies: Serra Turker and Zena Baroudi for <a href="http://www.dia-boutique.com/">Dia Boutique</a> (the Middle Eastern equivalent of Net-a-porter) and they are now live on the website.<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.dia-boutique.com/magazine/blog/5-minutes-with-zena-baroudi/">here</a> to read my interview with jewellery designer Zena Baroudi and <a href="http://www.dia-boutique.com/magazine/blog/serra-turker-the-clutch-lady/">here</a> for 5 minutes with Serra Turker (who I have donned the Clutch lady)<br />
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Come back and leave me comments please, they'd be much appreciated.<br />
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<span class="translatable">♥</span>Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-35789274278427705832010-03-24T17:08:00.002+00:002010-03-24T17:16:04.639+00:00Mr Louboutin goes to Broadway<div style="text-align: left;">Christian, dancing? No, you didn't read wrong. The amazing shoemaker Mr Louboutin puts on a pair of his own jazz shoes and danced to 'We should Kiss' by <a href="http://www.joestilgoe.com/home.html">Joe Stilgoe</a> in the exclusive film 'Dancer in a Daydream' for FASHIONAIR. The video starts of with Mr Louboutin in his studio sketching a pair of sparkly brogues and we are then transported to Broadway where the man himself swishes and sashays with two dancers also in red-soled beauties. I love the boyish side of Mr Louboutin that the film brings out, he looks like he is having a ball!</div><br />
Watch 'The Making Of ...' video here and as the video premièred today you can now head over to <a href="http://www.fashionair.com/index.php?action=watch&itemID=420106">Fashionair</a> to watch the full video.<br />
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<i>Still images are courtesy of <a href="http://www.fashionair.com/">FASHIONAIR</a></i><br />
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Shop Louboutin at the <a href="http://www.christianlouboutin.com/#/home">official website</a> and on <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Christian_Louboutin">Net-a-porter</a>Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-46285138951103202792010-03-24T14:53:00.005+00:002010-03-24T18:47:35.392+00:00A Peek inside the Designer's Studio: Christine Mhando of ChiChia LondonBorn and raised in Lagos, Nigeria I've always had a special place in my heart for all things African; the weather, the food, the colours and the beautiful fabrics (some of the stuff you don't see on TV - it's not all corruption and poverty). As a designer myself with <a href="http://www.roordesign.com/">Renaissance of our Roots</a> I love to see other designers that are also using African fabrics - there will come a time when African print won't just be a trend but be norm, you heard it here first!<br />
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I first mentioned ChiChia London during fashion week; I saw the collection at the Untold Fashion show on <a href="http://myheartisinnyc.blogspot.com/2010/02/day-4-at-london-fashion-week.html">Day 4</a> and got to chat with the designer of the brand, Christine Mhando. See how we got on after the jump:<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">MHIINYC: Tell us about growing up in London? Do you go back to your hometown in Tanzania often? <o:p></o:p></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Christine Mhando: My family moved to London when I was 10 (my dad got a job working for the BBC World Service) so I went to High school and had my teen years here in London. It was quite a normal one. Once we moved to London we’d go back to Tanzania at least every 2 or 3 years but in recent years I’ve been going back 2 or 3 times a year. Love it!!<o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">MHIINYC: How did you get interested in fashion? <o:p></o:p></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />
CM: From when I was very young I was always fascinated when I saw really well dressed women. My mum always made/makes an effort with her appearance so I guess I was influenced by her. My aunt (mum’s younger sister) used to make clothes and I’d watch her turn a piece of fabric into a dress. I thought ‘Wow, it’s like magic!’ So I started making clothes for my dolls.<o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">MHIINYC: What was it like studying at London College of Fashion and then later Kent University?<o:p></o:p></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />
CM: I went to study at London College of Fashion from when I left high school at 16 and that’s where I learned to sew and pattern cut. LCF was where I learned the construction side of fashion but as a teenager going to school in the heart of London can get a little bit distracting so I decided to complete the last 2 years of my degree at Kent institute of Art and Design (now known as Kent University) and that’s where I really found my “creative” feet, the course leaders were really good at encouraging us to accentuate our strong points.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chichia.ds6049.dedicated.turbodns.co.uk/index_htm_files/428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://chichia.ds6049.dedicated.turbodns.co.uk/index_htm_files/428.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Khanga maxi dress from '<i>Mwangaza</i>'. I love that it has pockets</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">MHIINYC: What inspires you when you are designing your collections?<o:p></o:p></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />
CM: I’m inspired by many different aspects but I would say first and foremost, the fabrics and prints. </span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">MHIINYC: Walk us through the process of designing one of your collections, your last collection ‘Made in Dar’ for example <o:p></o:p></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />
CM: With “Made in Dar”, I started with around 20 khanga and vitenge prints (not all prints eventually made the cut – no pun intended!) that I had bought during a sourcing trip in Dar Es Salaam, locked myself in a room with all the prints laid out on the floor, did a few sketches and some modelling/ draping on the stand to explore shapes and silhouettes. Every single first sample from the collection I made myself and then the rest of the production was done in Dar Es Salaam.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chichia.ds6049.dedicated.turbodns.co.uk/index_htm_files/433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://chichia.ds6049.dedicated.turbodns.co.uk/index_htm_files/433.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Yellow lace print Khanga dress from '<i>Made in Dar</i></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">' </span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />
</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">MHIINYC: What do you think of the new ASOS Africa range using fabric from Kenya and Tanzania? Do they do the fabrics justice?<o:p></o:p></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />
CM: If I had a penny for every time I’ve been asked about <a href="http://www.asos.com/Women/Features/Asos-Africa/Cat/pgecategory.aspx?cid=10178">ASOS Africa</a> in the past 3 months, I could have saved up enough to fly to Africa and back [laughs].The African print trend is at its biggest ever so it makes sense for large companies such as ASOS to make this accessible to their customers. I’ve only just seen the collection and think it looks great, I love the jacket but can’t buy it of course for obvious reasons... A friend of mine bought it though then asked me if it was disloyal of her... I may just borrow it from her [laughs] </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjH1yi_lxAJ34tVS-4vPuNFjH9QIYlV624gT51jgvG8G7g7k3U0AiHEqm5WMoeG2ECZdzebd6b7HwEgB3h_kabToJ3uacXVSBiT9d1c2auu3F_MAuv7Y0rpeRto05j4pNfu6hpqG8aM98/s1600/ASOSAfrica-blazer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjH1yi_lxAJ34tVS-4vPuNFjH9QIYlV624gT51jgvG8G7g7k3U0AiHEqm5WMoeG2ECZdzebd6b7HwEgB3h_kabToJ3uacXVSBiT9d1c2auu3F_MAuv7Y0rpeRto05j4pNfu6hpqG8aM98/s320/ASOSAfrica-blazer.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><a href="http://www.asos.com/Asos-Africa/Asos-Africa-Printed-Blazer/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=966417&cid=10178&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Pink%2fOrange"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The ASOS Africa blazer</span></a><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />
</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">MHIINYC: Do you look up to any designers? <o:p></o:p></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />
CM: Lots of great designers are bringing out fantastic collections season by season. I love the ones that always keep it new and you can never guess what they’re going to do– too many to mention .Oh yeah one... Have you seen <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2010RTW-AMCQUEEN">Alexander McQueen’s Winter 2010 collection</a>? Phenomenal! <o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">MHIINYC: Do you have a moodboard where you sketch ideas?<o:p></o:p></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />
CM: Ohh how I wish I had time for moodboards (I have them in my head). I do have a sketch book with lots of messy doodles of things that are supposed to look like clothes though<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chichia.ds6049.dedicated.turbodns.co.uk/index_htm_files/219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://chichia.ds6049.dedicated.turbodns.co.uk/index_htm_files/219.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Print button up tunic with bead detail from '<i>Succulent</i>'</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">MHIINYC: If you weren’t designing clothes what else would you be doing? <o:p></o:p></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />
CM: I’ve always wanted to learn to play the drums, maybe I can join a band... more realistically I’d probably be a stylist or something<o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">MHIINYC: Do you see yourself doing ChiChia for Men in the future? <o:p></o:p></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />
CM: Not in the near future but who knows. I would do a childrenswear range first though, far more fun and a lot cuter<o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">MHIINYC: What plans do you have for the future? <o:p></o:p></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />
CM: I would love for ChiChia to eventually become a worldwide recognised brand with stores and concessions all over the globe<o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">MHIINYC: Do you have any advice for upcoming designers? <o:p></o:p></span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><br />
CM: Always stay true to yourself!!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chichia.ds6049.dedicated.turbodns.co.uk/index_htm_files/300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://chichia.ds6049.dedicated.turbodns.co.uk/index_htm_files/300.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Frill sleeve dress with beading detail and print skirt from '<i>Understated Regal</i>'</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Quickfire questions:<o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Describe your personal style</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> <br />
Eclectic<o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">What are your five must-have wardrobe pieces?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> <br />
Right now: Jeans, animal print, leather separates, dresses, dresses, dresses!!! <i>(actually Christine that’s technically six but it’s ok because I HEART dresses too)<o:p></o:p></i></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Do you spend more money on shoes or bags?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> <br />
Oh dear... probably shoes these days <o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Would you ever wear underwear as outerwear?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> <br />
Depends. Not JUST underwear though, no<o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Name something you do when you’re alone that you wouldn’t do in front of others<br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Google myself (*Blushes*) <i>(I do too, I even have Google Alert setup – it’s ok we’re the cool ones)<o:p></o:p></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://chichia.ds6049.dedicated.turbodns.co.uk/index_htm_files/393.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://chichia.ds6049.dedicated.turbodns.co.uk/index_htm_files/393.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p>This printed summer Jacket from '<i>Mwangaza</i>' is the latest addition to my lust list</o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
ChiChia London is available to buy at <a href="http://www.thelookboutique.com/">The Look Boutique</a>, <a href="http://www.unique-boutique.co.uk/">Unique Boutique</a> and <a href="http://www.ladenshowroom.co.uk/">The Laden Showroom</a>. Check out their <a href="http://www.chichialondon.com/">website</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/London-United-Kingdom/Chichia-London/54702332918?v=wall&ref=ts">Facebook page</a> and they also tweet <a href="http://twitter.com/ChichiaLondon">@ChiChiaLondon</a>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">♥<b> It's actually Christine's birthday today, have a fabulous day today from</b><b> My Heart is in New York</b> ♥</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-90693598977731269942010-03-22T20:13:00.001+00:002010-03-22T20:15:39.413+00:00It's all about the shoesAnother Monday means another post on Style Cartel. I blogged about my favourite topic - shoes! Glorious, amazing, beautiful, delicious shoes. Expensive shoes yes, but beautiful all the same. The shoes are the latest addition to my lust-list and are apt for this Spring to toughen up your pretty/floral outfits whilst still maintaining a soft feminine look.<br />
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You can see the whole post on <a href="http://stylecartel.com/2010/03/22/shoes-glorious-shoes/">Style Cartel</a> but I've posted pictures and prices of the shoes here:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images2.solestruck.com/jeffrey-campbell-shoes/Jeffrey-Campbell-shoes-Clinic-%28Black-Calf%29-010604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://images2.solestruck.com/jeffrey-campbell-shoes/Jeffrey-Campbell-shoes-Clinic-%28Black-Calf%29-010604.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jeffreycampbellshoes.com/">Jeffrey Campbell</a> - Clinic (<span style="font-size: small;"><span id="retailprice" style="color: black; font-weight: normal; padding-bottom: 5px;">$180 from <a href="http://www.solestruck.com/">Sole Struck</a>)</span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images2.solestruck.com/jeffrey-campbell-shoes/Jeffrey-Campbell-shoes-Mary-Roks-%28Purple%29-010604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://images2.solestruck.com/jeffrey-campbell-shoes/Jeffrey-Campbell-shoes-Mary-Roks-%28Purple%29-010604.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jeffrey Campbell - Mary Roks (<span style="font-size: small;"><span id="retailprice" style="color: black; font-weight: normal; padding-bottom: 5px;">$125 from Sole Struck)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Intermix/S100011_860?&$detail$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Intermix/S100011_860?&$detail$" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.camillaskovgaard.com/">Camilla Skovgaard</a> Ankle Cuff sandals (£369 from <a href="http://www.intermixonline.com/">Intermix Online</a>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/static/webUpload/731/26_yerke_32_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.aldoshoes.com/static/webUpload/731/26_yerke_32_6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yerke sandals for £80 at <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/uk/women/heels/platform/78627591-yerke/32&flagid=wneutrals#">Aldo</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Intermix/EMARYL_100?&$detail$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Intermix/EMARYL_100?&$detail$" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://elizabethandjames.us/">Elizabeth and James</a> suede cutout slingback courts; £253 at Intermix Online)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Intermix/TEMPTRESS_891?&$detail$" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/Intermix/TEMPTRESS_891?&$detail$" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.brianatwood.com/">Brian Atwood</a> Temptress studded open-toe boots; a hefty £809 also from Intermix Online</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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As promised here’s an interview I conducted with Hermione de Paula, do forgive me for its tardiness. I was privy enough to be invited to see her Autumn/Winter collection during London Fashion Week (<a href="http://myheartisinnyc.blogspot.com/2010/02/day-4-at-london-fashion-week.html">here</a>) and also to be able to meet Hermione herself backstage afterwards. I ask her about life as a designer and those rumours of a stripper past…<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Tell us about where you grew up? Did you always want to be a designer?<br />
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Designing was always a path I was naturally drawn towards. I grew up in Devon where I was always searching for creative projects. Whilst I was at school I even created my own little business customizing t-shirts. I loved glamorous and visually pleasing things; I used to make my mother add bows and bells onto me and my dresses – a signature which still sometimes creeps into my collections today! <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Did you have a mentor or do you remember meeting a designer that shaped the path of your career?<br />
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">I’ve had the privilege of working with so many inspiring designers and individuals <i>(including Giles Deacon and the late Alexander McQueen)</i>, but Elisa Palomino at John Galliano is someone who really stands out. She was a great mentor and an amazing influence; she taught me so much about the spatial awareness of prints.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">One of Hermione’s specialities is making her own prints. I ask her how she made the prints she used for Polly Crystalline – her AW collection and she explains a process that involved taking pictures of flowers that had been frozen in a massive freezer she borrowed from the man who owned the local shop next door (I wonder what he thought she was up to).<br />
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I read something about a stripper past… details please? Would that explain the quiet sexuality in your pieces and the illusion of nakedness?<br />
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">I’m not sure I could quite call it a ‘stripper past’, although yes, I did work at Spearmint Rhino’s but as a waitress! At the time it was my way of funding my own label, and I can’t pretend I didn’t enjoy the bright lights and elaborate exhibitionism! I do definitely try to translate a quiet sexuality in my work; this is more prominent in my (present) collection. I like to convey the illusion of nakedness through both my patterns and my garment designs; it adds a certain sexual yet subtle feminine delicacy. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">What is it about unconventional women that inspire you?</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
Unconventional women have such a fascinating beauty, I find there’s an unconscious elegance which surrounds the eccentric and unconventional, a certain obscure quality which is often completely overlooked in favour of more obvious beauty ideals. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZs9ZwDASXzOIJ6fMrjPCvQfVbETywb89m0CrgGsV3DEX0fA6adlO8wV2pLTXoxHI5knmAdcyGgM8oVfVflqsb2ndYS0ciCcAXZ1aIOo89qjBkJoydcxDBfkjVC2UTAMJJrKYkxAw93F4/s1600-h/Kristin+Vicari-image+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZs9ZwDASXzOIJ6fMrjPCvQfVbETywb89m0CrgGsV3DEX0fA6adlO8wV2pLTXoxHI5knmAdcyGgM8oVfVflqsb2ndYS0ciCcAXZ1aIOo89qjBkJoydcxDBfkjVC2UTAMJJrKYkxAw93F4/s320/Kristin+Vicari-image+3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Las Venus - SS10</i></div><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
What is a typical day like for you?<br />
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Long! I get to the studio early and check emails then I used to work on creative stuff in the afternoon - prints/designs. In the madness running up to the show I was working closely with the pattern cutters and seamstresses and finalising show details and press pieces. I am very social so a glass of wine with friends in the building is standard. Kristin Vicari, the photographer who has art directed all my press material, has just moved in with an amazing photography studio in the basement so you can usually find me down there after hours plotting something with her!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Are there any downsides to being a designer? What is your most favourite aspect about what you do?<br />
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">I don’t think there any many downsides, although it can be incredibly stressful working with tight budgets - I can’t wait to have no constraints and sew everything with gold thread… However I do feel very lucky to be able to be doing what I really love everyday and feel really honoured to have received the Vauxhall Merit as it will give me a chance to shine and hopefully the platform for my business to grow!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Who would you say is a typical ‘Hermione de Paula’ woman?<br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">The type of woman whose motto in life is: ‘I probably shouldn’t…but I will anyway!’</span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">If you could dress one celebrity/personality who would it be?<br />
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Grace Jones!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">If you weren’t a women’s wear designer what else would you design?<br />
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Possibly mini printed dog outfits with my dog Edward as my muse! <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Will we ever be able to dress our men in ‘Homme de Paula’ or will you stick to just women’s wear?<br />
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">At the moment I’m very happy with womenswear but I’m always interested in exploring further creative possibilities, so who knows? I share my studio with two great friends of mine who are in the middle of launching their new menswear label ‘Braille’, I would to collaborate and do some prints for them!<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Do you have any advice for upcoming designers?<br />
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Be patient, stick to what you’re good at, and just follow your own distinct style and jump head first! <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAg0aVxTntejrcYeb9xLPbm9H6nMIHrbPfXJp9ZbaWN41bX-Si6pRXEPxq-o3FICppaYLhTrgnEMlHY6O1Y0igtZI92vx0dFIbdeIagNSVlbBf4AUlWBdZovMiG28-zdrYdOpQ5NNKks/s1600-h/AW2010+catwalk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAg0aVxTntejrcYeb9xLPbm9H6nMIHrbPfXJp9ZbaWN41bX-Si6pRXEPxq-o3FICppaYLhTrgnEMlHY6O1Y0igtZI92vx0dFIbdeIagNSVlbBf4AUlWBdZovMiG28-zdrYdOpQ5NNKks/s320/AW2010+catwalk.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><i>Polly Crystalline AW10 - catwalk photo by Christopher Dadey</i></span></div><br />
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">What are your 5 must have wardrobe pieces?<br />
</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">High heels, high heels, high heels, high heels…and mascara, is that 5?<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">(So we’ve established that we could be very good friends. But just to be sure…)</span></i><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;"> Flats or heels? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Definitely heels, EVEN in the snow! I actually managed to badly injure my ankle the other day due to platform shoes a wicker basket and Mariah Carey…yikes!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
With regards to movie genres; Romantic comedy or Thriller?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Both, it just depends on the mood I’m in<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;"><br />
Name something you do when you’re alone that you wouldn’t do in front of others<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Palatino Linotype","serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Shouldn’t a girl have some kind of mystery?!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">Hermione de Paula’s S/S ’10 Las Venus range is now stocked at </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Browns Focus on South Molton Street <a href="http://www.brownsfashion.com/">www.brownsfashion.com</a>. Check out Hermione's website: </span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.hermionedepaula.com/">http://www.hermionedepaula.com</a>, and her blog:</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <a href="http://i-heart-hermione.blogspot.com/">http://i-heart-hermione.blogspot.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.hermionedepaula.com/"></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />
All images (unless stated otherwise) were taken by <a href="http://www.kristinvicari.com/">Kristin Vicari</a> for Hermione de Paula. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div>Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-27549908163375046142010-03-18T16:11:00.003+00:002010-03-18T19:13:58.743+00:00The First Lady of ClutchesYou might remember this clutch I featured in a previous post, on love and just how complicated it was (I was contemplating what I would be wearing on Valentine's day - it was a 2-part post on <a href="http://myheartisinnyc.blogspot.com/2010/02/at-home-with-jack.html">MHIINYC</a> and on <a href="http://stylecartel.com/2010/02/02/the-day-that-shall-not-be-named/">Style Cartel</a>). I forgot to post what I did end up wearing; it was option A but as opposed to spending it with Jack (or my man at the time) the girls and I were sewing. Valentine's day was actually quite a funny one but that's a whole other story.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=13666127" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=13666127" width="200" /></a></div>I had actually just stumbled across the camel clutch the first time around but today I was reading the story of the remarkable lady behind the clutch. Judith Leiber (nee Peto) a Jew luckily escaped the Holocaust during the second World War and later emigrated to the States after marrying G.I. Joe Gerson Leiber.She started making handbags after the war and has been quoted saying "Hitler put me in the handbag business".<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jwa.org/system/files/imagecache/default_full/mediaobjects/Leiber-Judith.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://jwa.org/system/files/imagecache/default_full/mediaobjects/Leiber-Judith.jpg" width="305" /></a></div>She is most famous for her minaudieres (small, jewelled cases, for women's personal objects or cosmetics), tiny creations each of which are hand-made and can have as many as 13,000 Swarovski crystals encrusted onto them. Judith has long retired (in 1998) but the company continues to create masterpieces based on her original designs. Her pieces are quite pricey, but understandably so - considering the amount of work that goes into each piece but are still highly favoured amongst celebrities and pretty much every First Lady of the USA. Even little Lily had the Strawberry Cupcake clutch for Aunt Carrie's wedding in SATC.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cupcakemedia.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/satcpurses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="http://cupcakemedia.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/satcpurses.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Here are my favourite pieces of the about 3,500 that she's made (although I have to say, every time I see a new one my top 5 list changes ever so slightly so let's say these are my favourite at the moment):<br />
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1. <a href="http://judithleiber.com/product.cfm?id=321">Da Yun</a> - from the Pre-Fall 2010 collection. For my inner tigress as he says...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeryWxITHMPmYlh90-ekUrM3XLqcR3MAYBXxoQH-xV0Mai5WV2hbWeq_ZXnJLyacI-hWYTUFthDodCHiLt7YR_-eRBc9DA5cN0c_E7xlV7uFaBjh4CXEqpBIUnAzDYEabrjoZ7Uuv4irY/s1600-h/Judith+Leiber+package+-+NaP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeryWxITHMPmYlh90-ekUrM3XLqcR3MAYBXxoQH-xV0Mai5WV2hbWeq_ZXnJLyacI-hWYTUFthDodCHiLt7YR_-eRBc9DA5cN0c_E7xlV7uFaBjh4CXEqpBIUnAzDYEabrjoZ7Uuv4irY/s200/Judith+Leiber+package+-+NaP.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>4. <a href="http://judithleiber.com/product.cfm?id=294">Hello Kitty</a> clutch - too cute<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://judithleiber.com/images/580/M31762-HK_Pinkbox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://judithleiber.com/images/580/M31762-HK_Pinkbox.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>5. Multicoloured <a href="http://judithleiber.com/product.cfm?id=10">Finch</a> clutch<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://judithleiber.com/images/580/m31725-finch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://judithleiber.com/images/580/m31725-finch.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>See more of Judith's designs on her website <a href="http://judithleiber.com/">Judith Leiber</a> and read more about the remarkable woman on the <a href="http://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/leiber-judith">Jewish Women's Archive</a> site. A remarkable story and it's a great lesson to all that where you've come from/ your background shouldn't be a limitation to what you can achieve in life.Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-87314293605130563262010-03-11T13:55:00.001+00:002010-03-11T13:58:46.632+00:00Tattoos by ChanelSo I gave in and finally got a tattoo. I've been wanting one since the year I lived in the States. One to show both my creative and rebellious sides, I had been thinking about maybe getting....<br />
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Oh who am I kidding? My tattoo isn't real. I'm not actually sure I could sit through the painful process and <i>then</i> endure the wrath of my mother on retuning home with 'markings on my body' as she would call it (although having said that I've had my temporary tattoo for almost a week and no one has noticed, and I'm not even deliberately trying to hide it!)<br />
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I have a <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Accessories-LES-TROMPE-L%27OEIL-DE-CHANEL-89753">Chanel</a> tattoo; they're limited edition and were first debuted on the Spring 2010 catwalk show in Paris last September. The inspiration of the show was the girl next door and the 'catwalk' had a barn-like appearance complete with hay and straw and Lily Allen singing country tunes.<br />
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Peter Philips created a set of temporary tattoos to capture that ethereal essence. There were wildflowers and birds as well as chains an pearls, and of course double-C charms. They were such a hit that they are now available to buy, exclusively at Selfridges. Each pack has 55 tattoos and they cost £49. I personally think it's a tad bit expensive for temporary tattoos but the sales girl did point out that for the number of tattoos you got it came to about 90 pennies a tat. Having said that, I've had mine since Friday as I mentioned and for someone who's not making a conscious effort to look after it, it's keeping pretty well.<br />
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The tattoo barn will be open at Selfridges for the next two weeks I believe so get it whilst they're still in stock. Even if you're not a tattoo person I think they make a great collector's item.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.instyle.co.uk/sites/default/files/imagecache/width_300/sjp1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.instyle.co.uk/sites/default/files/imagecache/width_300/sjp1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Sarah Jessica Parker at the 2010 Oscars wearing Chanel couture and the pearl temporary tattoo. <i>Image from <a href="http://www.instyle.co.uk/news/style-crush-sarah-jessica-parker-shows-off-temporary-tattoos-at-the-oscars-10-03-10">InStyle</a></i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.nymag.com/images/2/daily/2010/03/20100308_sjp_250x375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://images.nymag.com/images/2/daily/2010/03/20100308_sjp_250x375.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jason Merritt/Getty Images</div>Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-63797748064709767462010-03-11T12:54:00.000+00:002010-03-11T12:54:47.879+00:00Guess who's backI've been meaning to post for ages but wasn't sure of what to say (I'm a firm believer of not blogging unless I have something worthwhile saying/reading). I've had some quite significant changes happen in the past 2-3 weeks and whilst change is good, this time it's really taken its toll on me and I have to admit I struggled to the point of feeling like I was drowning. I've had to re-evalute things in my life and I've been asking myself 'What's important to me?'<br />
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I'm still in the process of answering this question and it has caused me to make more changes. I can't say much more than that at the moment but I'm sure more will be revealed in time. I can say that some of the most significant support I got during this period came in the most unlikely forms (even the small gestures) and it's made me realise that you shouldn't take any of your relationships for granted - even the people you only see once every-so-often and even twitter-friends (as I call them - they know who they are). Someone I spoke to made me realise that bad things have a tendency to seeming a bit larger than life and it only takes watching the news to realise that your problems aren't actually 'problems' in the grand scale of things. Yes, there were huge personal and professional changes in your life but at least I still have my health, my sanity and people around me who love me no matter what. It was great advice, took a while to sink in but great advice nonetheless.<br />
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It was so easy to just sink into some state of semi-depression these past weeks; doing the bare minimum and not caring about the rest. I really had to kick myself out of it, it was getting pathetic! There was actually quite a bit happening I could have blogged about, was just lazy I suppose. I had to remind myself why I started the blog in the first place: as an avenue to talk about what I was thinking, doing, seeing, inspired by... and because I love to write - it keeps me sane.<br />
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Anyway, I'm back! And we have a lot of catching up to do (bear with me, I'm assuming people <i>actually</i> read my blog) starting with this tattoo I got....Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-20427175965320720582010-02-24T02:10:00.002+00:002010-02-24T02:24:05.835+00:00Marian Kihogo on why she is thinking of giving up blogging<span style="font-style: italic;">Some serious food for thought</span><br />
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So I know I said I was going to bed but I though I should share this <a href="http://mariankihogo.com/uncategorized/why-i-am-thinking-of-giving-up-blogging/">post</a> on Marian's blog and it's a must-read if you're a fashion blogger or thinking of becoming one.<br />
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There was also a post by <a href="http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/fashion/article7036994.ece">The Times</a>, the <a href="http://theglobalherald.com/london-fashion-week-aw-2010-new-digital-era-spells-trouble-for-fashion-bloggers/2235/">Global Herald </a>and <a href="http://demicouture.ca/2010/02/23/the-fashion-industry-vs-fashion-bloggers/">Demi Couture</a> on the same subject and it sounds like a serious lesson in etiquette and manners needs to be learned. The same way bloggers quickly rose to fame is the same way we can quickly crash and burn if we're not careful, and it's a shame that a few bad eggs should ruin the whole breakfast. I was actually discussing this with a fellow blogger and we were saying how excited and privileged we felt to even be able to see the few shows we did this season and I wish others would see it as what it is, a privilege and not a right. Bloggers pulling a 'do you know who I am' at fashion shows is soo not on. Yes I know who you are: nobody. And that goes for your dog too.Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664542559551762250.post-2806752759229558442010-02-23T23:56:00.003+00:002010-02-24T00:18:01.700+00:005th and Final day of London Fashion WeekThis post is going to be short and sweet - desperately need to get into bed. Didn't go to any shows today as wasn't able to get tickets to any of them (shame as I would have loved to see them all. Someday...) The highlight of my day was being interviewed by <a href="http://www.livefromfashionweek.com/">Live from Fashion Week</a> who wanted to know my thoughts on ethical fashion and more about my RooR skirt :D It was streamed live just before 7pm today but I'm hoping to get the video link for my section and will definitely post it here when I can. Whilst waiting to be interviewed I caught up with Em of <a href="http://makelemonade-em.tumblr.com/">Make Lemonade</a> and I hadn't seen her since the start of fashion week so it was nice to sit and gossip :)<br />
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So that was my fashion week coverage people, quite minimal I have to admit but I was excited all the same as it was my very first fashion week (attending and showing) and I'm sure there'll be many more to come. Tomorrow I will put up some pictures from shows I saw/did not see and give my top 10 favourite looks for autumn/winter 2010.<br />
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<i>One thing I have taken away from fashion week - it's not just what you wear, it's how you wear it. There's a clear difference between fashion and style.</i>Ekaetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06728792027770338871noreply@blogger.com1