Side Street Style: 2009

Just a day for taking photo's and Ugly Sweaters

14/12/2009

So I am getting geared up to start my 365 day project next year - where you take a photo everyday. I love film though - so it may be abit harder, but it's a good motivation to get out and about and take some snaps. I have just bought this knitted jumper, which I practically live in now...it's so nice and warm. Also I bought a pair of jeggings/pull on jeans (not in this pic) but whoever invented those is a genious - I am in love with them!!!

Knitted Jumper - Miss Selfridges

Jeans - Levis

Shoes - MK from Amsterdam

Also I am totally in love with ugly jumpers!!! The uglier the better haha, I mean what would christmas be without novelty sweaters anyway?? So after looking on the net, I came up with some of my favourite jumpers, I also saw a great printed horse jumper in topshop the other day - which I need to get!!! Also what I didn't know is that people actually organise ugly jumper parties!!!

07/12/2009

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So I am very happy to share that I will be part of a group exhibition taking place in Glasgow next month at the Long Gallery in the Tron Theater. Hopefully I will get the chance to go up for the preview but it's a few hours from where I live. Here is the offical poster for the event and my work that will be on show :)

05/12/2009

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So this is going to be a busy weekend, but hopefully full of wonderful happenings. Saturday night I am going to big dinner with friends, lot's of wine and food and tipsy ramblings, it should be fun....but what to wear?? I bought a cute dress a while back that I have never worn out because I was not happy about the length, so I've pinned it up and tucked it in and an all round better fit :)

Sunday with be full of fashion frolics with the Wales Fashion Showcase, which I am really looking forward to and a full write up will follow. Ahhh how winter has suddenly come upon me...it's been creeping slowly and then wham it's here....dark mornings and nights and sudden need for thick winter coats (my favourite) but I could not help but wear this skirt and tight combo today, just made me walk with a spring in my step

Skirt - Warehouse, Jersey - Laura Ashley, Parka - bought in SA years ago, Shoes - The Office

Knitted hat - H&M

30/11/2009

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So Shmotter is a new outfit site...where you can pick and mix and make up looks, it's pretty easy to use - I know there are a few sites like it but this is the first one I have used. I just felt like a edgy rocking kinda of look. I am also in love with ugly sweaters at the moment.

28/11/2009

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So it's that time of year again - time for the Fashion Showcase Wales, which takes place on the 6th December at Cardiff Cole Exchange. I am really excited about this event, as it's a real oppourtunity for welsh designers to show there lines and besides that it should be a good night out - with a live hair salon, marketplace, bar and a live tattoo area!!!

So once again loads of deadlines and been very busy....but it's christmas soon which means a lot more freetime - yey. So when I was reading the newspaper today i came across an article about Aliesha Dixon, I have to say I am not really a fan, but I noticed she has just released a collection of jewellery and though I would check it out. Like I said before I am not a fan of reality TV fame hungry C celebs, although she does work hard at it, so anyway as much as I hate to admit it I do like this little snake bracelet and wing necklace.

19/11/2009

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So I was so excited when the post man pushed a little package through my door. I had wanted a moustache necklace for a while and I was not disappointed. It came in a cute little box and was just what I was looking for. I got it from this great little site called Sunday Girl Accessories, which have a great collection of interesting and one-off pieces of jewellery.

18/11/2009

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Soooo here a few little things that are inspiring me and making me feel all warm inside. I am in love with the blog - Vintage is the New Black and is run by Noir Ohio who is a stylish and ebay owner and sells all her wonderful vintage finds on her ebay shop - and she does find the most amazing clothes!

My next item to love is the new Gucci for Unicef bag for 2009 - I WANT IT!!! And after paying the high price for it atleast you will feel good about yourself knowing that a percentage of the profits goes to UNICEF programs for orphans and children affected by HIV.

My last loveage is for my mother for bring back these lovely pieces of jewellery from her trip to Cape Town in South Africa. They all have such an organic feel to them, either made out of stone, wood or shells, and I love the chunky red necklace. She also brought back these recycled earrings as a joke, as they are made out of the local beer can tops, but I really love the actually :)

17/11/2009

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So it's been major crunch time lately - hence lack of posts - but now I have handed in some big projects which means - more free time and more time to blog - yey. Got lots of news that will go up in the next few days. My mother just got back from her trip to South Africa and brought back some great jewellery, big chunky necklaces and bracelets and this really cut pair of bottle top earrings. On here flight back she had to stop over in Amsterdam and lucky for me she had a quick look around duty free and picked up Marc Jacobs Lola - was soooo happy - I love this fragrance!!!
Anyway here is just a quick "African" inspired outfit......just for fun really. It's been so cold aswell that I just felt I needed abit of jazz - so necklaces and alittle sparkly makes for smiles :)

04/11/2009

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So I havn't done an outfit post for ages and I am really into blacks and greys at the moment....must have something to do with the changing of the seasons and perhaps it also reminds me of french cuts. Anyway....this photo is literally taken at 6:30am.

So it's a Gerard Darel Jacket, Alyn Paige jersey top, a French Connection belt (which cannot be seen) trousers from Next, Shoes from New Look and a Francesco Biasia Bag

03/11/2009

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So I was a very happy girl to get the chance to go to The Glam Show this year in London, at Earls Court. Two days of pampering and fashion, presented by style guru Nicky Hambleton-Jones, who happens to be on the verge of giving birth but still looks pretty good. So I just travelled up for Saturday but it was a pretty packed day from the get go. When you entered Earls court you really have no idea of what to expect as it's all contained on the 2nd floor so it's not until you take the escalator up that you see what awaits. There really was something for everyone from Tigi Hair products to Teeth Whitening, makeup master classes and pedicures, to champagne bars and boutique and vintage clothing. One of my fast becoming favourite designers REEM was there, she makes the most beautiful clothing and jewellery, another designer who caught my eye was a girl called Amira.

One of the most exciting events of the day though was the Untold Fashion show - Untold is a collaboration of newly emerging designers and artists who sometimes find it hard getting exposure with the ethos of "Untold Talent yet no platform" and therefore making the platform to present their designs.

After the Untold show I had a look at some of the great stores and listened in too some of the seminars going on in the Sante Glow Zone. Also had a chance to watch the very fit and energetic dancers in the Dance Studio area, as well as working through the boutique vintage row...where I saw this girl whose dress I just fell in love with.

After that was The Glam Show fashion show which showcased designes from Freemans, Strawberry Bunny, Morgan Davies Bridal and Amira.

All Photo's taken by Me.

02/11/2009

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So I happen to stumble across these shoes by Iron Fist, and thought they where super fun for Halloween. I had heard of Iron Fist a while back when I used to work in a clothing store in Cape Town, as the founders of Iron Fist are South African but are now based in San Diego and the label is really starting to take off. Iron Fist though is not for the faint-hearted as their designs and artwork are bold, loud and colourful taking inspiration from skate, punk, hip-hop and tattoo culture. They already have some pretty glamorous celebs sporting there stuff such as Tommy Lee, Britney Spears and band The Sounds.

Inspiration board - Vintage, Heritage and abit of Rock

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Sooooo I have been quite busy lately - just came back from The Glam show this weekend - a post will be up very soon about that - it was in short - a great day! Been buying quite a lot of things lately, new pair of black peep toe shoes, a little Alyn Paige Mod dress and a vintage Fred Perry dress. I am on the lookout for big knitted jumpers aswell. I am also really starting to fall in love with Tweed - when you look at someone like Vivienne Westwood and what she does with tweed it's easy to see why. Still loving black shoes - as ever, but need to require some with studs I think. :)

29/10/2009

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I am very excited to be going to The Glam Show this weekend and so very glad that I am over being sick and this is just what I need. I am just going for the Saturday but it runs for two days, full of fashion, fun, pampering and shopping - couldn't think of anything better. it's taking place at Earls Court and is in association with TV lifestyle guru Nicky Hambleton-Jones. I think it's going to be a pretty packed day as there seems to be loads going on, from Fashion shows to vintage workshops (A MUST!!!), there is also going to be a beauty and hair salon zone, as well as health, body and mind zone...if you need to relax from all the crazy shopping that I am sure will go on. I know that I am going to be hanging out in the Vintage row most of the day. Lots of photo's will follow of course and I will be doing some outfit posts soon, as it's shopping tomorrow for Saturday - yey :). So if your in London this weekend...you know where it's at

14/10/2009

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So I recently acquired my grandfathers 1965 trilby and it's exactly what I have been looking for - it's by the British Brand Vero and it's just simply quality...unlike the "remakes" sold in places like H&M (which I have and still love) but the fit on this is great. Anyway this is the first outfit post with what I term my "winter" boots. I am very much into sweaters and jumpers right now.
So it's Vero Vintage Trilby, Le Chateau Jersey, Laura Ashley Necklace, H&M tights, Clarks boots, Ferragamo Bag

10/10/2009

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If your in London do go and check out the show-studio exhibition at Somerset house, it runs until the 20th December and is well worth checking out. Showstudio.com has been online for 9 years and is the brain child of fashion photographer Nick Knight. The exhibition is based on the themes of Process', 'Performance' and 'Participation', and showcases over twenty projects from Show Studio's archive. As soon as you enter the exhibition to step into the mirror room...which you could literally spend hours in, mirror's on the ceiling, floor and all around you like a dome of observation. Leaving that you are confronted with huge over 10 feet tall Naomi sculptures with different images being projected on to her. You get a real sense of involvement in this exhibition, you can touch everything, pick it up, listen to audio and even call the good looking model sitting in the room. They have a cool collection of small class plates with lipstick kisses from famous models alike including Agnes and Kate Moss. The exhibition also host's a beautiful collection of various designers outfits, photographs and really inspiring fashion films.

Had a lot of fun in the mirror room - so a quick outfit run down - Gerard Darel Jacket, French Connection Top, Next jeans, MK shoes, Mulberry overnight bag, H&M Beret

07/10/2009

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I love fitted jackets and black blazers so I am sooo happy about the Boyfriend blazer making a comeback. I like to pair smarter items up with old or thrifted or DIY items. This outfit is - Re-styled Alexon Boyfriend Blazer, Zara black top, DIY Dickies shorts, Belt bought at Camden Market, C&A tights, MK shoes bought in Amsterdam.

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30/11/2009

Fashion Showcase Wales

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My Glam Show Outfit

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Fun Halloween Shoes by Iron Fist

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