Green/Violet ♥

iListening ~

and of course more Donna Summer!…I know now what will I be dancing to this Summer celebrating the life and amazing talent of the most beautiful ever Negra in the world!

Raincoats and Teddy Boys Longings

 

As I am growing tired of carrying umbrellas in this so wet Spring in England that doesn’t seem to kick-start off! I am now looking for a cute colourful raincoat in strong impermeable material and as not really sure this shade of Red will look good on me, least I look like Red Ridding Hood looking for a wolf when I pop into green Park  @ lunch time, I would prefer a darker shade of red or any other colour, I love this picture though, it epitomizes the British spirit I am so fond off…

and talking about British spirit and street fashion, I’ve been watching this documentary about men’s street fashion in the 50′s/60′s in curious search of well-groomed smart guys that are hard to find today since their style has gone way too laid back or sporty. It is a field I hardly ever get into because I kind of always direct styling to women, that’s my thing really. So! Where did the Teddy Boys go??! We need them back I say!

How much colour would you want to wear?!

and in a such a rich season like this Spring when not even the rain has quenched, not a bit, our lush for colour and therefore the splash of bright and intense, even neon colours on every high street shop…Well, that depends, if you look as cute as my friend here, you can get away with murder!

but the reality is that many colours don’t suit everyone, there are many shades as to many types so the best way forward could be just to add a dash of colour on an item or detail you wear, in the one colour that you think really suits and go for it big time, that if you have not done your colour therapy to asses whether you are a Winter, Summer, Spring or Autumn type depending on the colour of your eyes, hair and skin tone which is beyond the scope of this post by the way; I have the post to clarify about that on another post I did a while ago,  you can click here to read it.

Anyway, my point here is that, for me it’s better not to overdo and wear an intense colour or mix march too many so best focus it on a detail or accesory over an overall neutral outfit. I was strolling around Oxford Street at lunch time and these bags cought my eye:

Loewe @ Selfridges

An indulgence in every shade, the Leather is so ultra soft though the price is a bit hard, each one over £1,000.00…fancies pretty much stopped there!

and nail polish to go with them! The Castaway Collection @ John Lewis; how about the yellow one?

Zara’s Window @ Corner Oxford St/ Bond St

Ultimate Elegance~One Colour

Ths Catwalk from October predicting Spring 12 by Ellie Saab who hardly ever gets it lame, hits the spot  this spring week in his all over one colour trend. The colour intensity of greens and purples is stunning…and the mustard yellow and whites! this video starts a bit grim but it’s all due to the first soooongs zzz then it gets better and the clothes dance on their own…wow factor? oh yes! not very practical on streetwise level but highly inspiring nevertheless…

Colour anyone?

One Word: CurlS

Spring12: feminine, long and loose soft curled hair, not overdone, no fringe.

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April showers this year though, seem more like downfalls, so if it’s raining too much and need to protect your slick curls from the damp, why not break the normal glum of the black umbrella and choose one on the best colour for you? today my favourite it’s one that gives a warm glow on the skin; but this can change tomorrow :p

have a look at the link I share with the photo, if you serious about getting one.

Nominated for the Designs of the Year Fashion Award 2012

The Designs of the Year will be announced tomorrow 24 April 2012.

the following are ones I am keeping an eye on and like to share with my blog:

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*Vivienne Westwood Ethical Fashion Africa Collection, Autumn/Winter ‘11 – Vivienne Westwood, London, UK

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* Gareth Pugh’s Film for Mac Spring/Summer ‘12 – Directed by Ruth Hogben, London, UK

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*LN-CC Store

“Late Night Chameleon Café, London. Set over seven spaces in a Hackney basement, the East London shop acts as a physical home for online fashion retailer LN-CC. Each space representing different product areas, with the mood and atmosphere changes between rooms.”

Spring Shoe Style

Discovering the french designer Barbara Bui’s

collection of comfortable platform sandals:

and a walk through Paris…by cocosuma

Visual~Ritual de lo habitual (Ritual of the usual)