Lu Flux

I am currently doing a project at uni on Slow Fashion and my research has lead me to London Designer Lu Flux who uses vintage, organic and salvaged fabrics to create her collections. The aim is to against the world of fast fashion that we live in today and produce new pieces out of the old, consuming less and producing less waste. Here are a few of her truly unique and inspirational designs...

Dame and Knight A/W 2010



Check out her website too http://www.luflux.com/ !
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Chloe spring 11...I think so!

I was taking a strole through the spring collections on Style.com when I spotted these Chloe designs. I love the floaty, summery feel and the light chiffon and silk fabrics that have been used, creating this beautiful movement. Here are a few of my favourite outfits...

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Step into Spring

With the weather seeming to get a little bit warmer I'm daring to dream of those spring summer days and saying goodbye to the cold snowy winter. And whilst we all like to wrap up warm and cosy, I am dreaming of the days when bare legs and floaty dresses are acceptable again. Take a look at this spring time outfit from ASOS I would love...  x

20th century icons

For one of my modules at uni (20th Century Fashion) I recently had to write an essay comparing two decades or eras within the 20th century. I chose to look at the differing eras following the two world wars and the fashion icons within those eras.
I particularly focused on Chanel for the 20s and Dior for the mid 40s to 50s. But also looked at other style icons.
Here are a few of the pictures I came across in my research and then used in my report...

A Classic Chanel Suit modelled by Marie-Helene Arnaud

Dior evening gown

Greta Garbo

All taken from the 'Fashion Game Book' by Florence Muller

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How to look good pregnant

Ok so I now have this new slight obsession with Miroslava Duma, ex editor of Harper's Bazaar Russia and now writes freelance for a variety of publications.
She is a well known face in the fashion industry but I only really found out about her recently.
Absolutely stunning, she's cute and always looks good, even when pregnant...

http://wikifashion.com/wiki/Miroslava_Duma

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Tommy Ton's 2010 Best Dressed

One of style.com's resident bloggers has come up with a list of 2010's best dressed fashion insiders.
Do you agree?

http://www.style.com/trendsshopping/stylenotes/122010_Best_Of_2010_Tommy_Ton/

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Time to Ski

I spent the last week on holiday in America and during my time out there I tried my hand at some down hill skiing, and I must admit some people out on those slopes were looking pretty good! (My sister in particular was taken by a snowboarder in bright orange dungarees with black prints on them.)

So if you have plans to hit the slopes this new year, make sure you are looking your best with some of these fun and stylish suggestions found on style.com, enjoy!

http://www.style.com/trendsshopping/inthemoodfor/122910_Ski/

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Fancy feet

It's party season, and with New Year coming up it's time to get those feet looking good!
You won't need a new dress with these delights, and will just have to do something fantastic with that hair to get people to look somewhere other than your feet.
Enjoy...

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...and I am a Material Girl!

In the summer I was lucky enough to see the new fashion line created by Madonna and her daughter Lordes just a few days after it opened in Macy's in New York.
I have to admit I wasn't sure what to expect but I actually really liked it. The collection has an extremely edgy, young vibe, but looking through the clothes, most could definitely be pulled off by an older audience.
I think it's clear straight away that the designs have been created by Madonna, the original Material Girl, and her daughter, who is fast becoming her mother. Known for her provocative and grungy style, Madonna has always been pictured in black, leather and lace amongst other exciting, fashion conscious and out-there pieces, and whilst the collection is of a slightly more conservative direction, due to it being aimed at teenage girls, the key trends and fabrics reflect this style.
And as for the price, its far more competitive and economical than I thought it would be.
So who knows, maybe we'll be seeing some of this over in England sometime soon, although it would be coming into a particluarly competitive market.

Check out the Macy's website to view the latest collection: http://www.macys.com/campaign/social?campaign_id=154&channel_id=1

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And it was New York, New York

So I was meant to be off to New York with the family today to spend a couple of days in one of my favourite cities (close call between NYC and London!) before moving on for Christmas, but due to this unfortunately large amount of snow and ice that has hit us, our flight was cancelled and so the next few days will be spent at home praying our arranged flight will go ahead! In the mean time, here are a few piccies from the infamous Big Apple that I came across and truly love...

Image 1 - sitemaker

Image 2 - Citizen Reader

Image 3 - Chocolate Fish Photos

Image 4 - TREK

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Help please!

Next year I am off from uni on placement for the year, working in industry gaining experience and developing my love for the world of fashion.
I am currently trying to find places to apply to, so if anyone has any suggestions then please contact me :)
Thanks!
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Margiela designs...

So all term now I've been working on a project designing a collection for Maison Martin Margiela. After a lot of hard work and long nights this is the outcome...

The collection is inspired by the contrast between stuctured, archiectural man-made lines and shapes and the more fluid forms of movement within nature and the environment. I have tried to retain many of the prominent features of Margiela's style and ethos so as not to stray too far from the infamous fashion house's work whilst giving it my own twist.
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LBD on a student budget

So we all now, as students, that budgets are tight, and at this time of year it's hard to feel we can treat ourselves. So here are a few suggestions I've found of those little black dresses that are popular right now, all for under £30 and perfect for that christmas party. Enjoy (I know I've got my eye on a couple)!
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Beautiful Birtwell

So I'm currently researching Celia Birtwell for a project at uni and I came across this stunning photo of her wearing Ossie Clark.
I love everything about this photo, from the position in which she's sat, to the simplicity of the background contrasting with the patterned clothing. The lighting is fantastic and I applaud the photographer who took the picture, just beautiful!
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Winter Warmers

So I was having a browse around this afternoon and came across a great collection in Topshop at the moment, perfect for those cold winter days or for hitting the slopes this christmas. Its called SNO...
SNO - Topshop

Also check out this knitted reindeer jumper whilst you're at it, definitely top of my christmas wish list!

Knitted Reindeer Jumper - Jumpers - Topshop

 

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Getting Started...

Blogging has always seen like an exciting thing to me, for a while I've wanted to try my hand at it, and now that I've finally set up my own blog it's something I can cross off the list.
I want to use this space as my own personal inspiration board, where I can share with others and they can share with me.
So let's get started... x