Sunday night reading!

Hey guys,

So I'm just hanging out in my room and today I purchased my first september issue of a magazine and it was (drum roll please) Teen Vogue!

It was an excellent read with lots of tips for how to take the latest trends from the catwalk to the wardrobe and also the interview with Selena Gomez is beautifully shot and written with some lovely casual style images that show chic beach looks and what appears to be a bare faced Selena - a refreshing change to the heavily made up beauty section nearer the back of the magazine. Finally it has some nice back to school/fall fashions that would suit anyone and can slot into any wardrobe with ease.

I also want to show my latest manicure from my lovely mummy - which combines a pop bright pink that would of exploded of any outfit but I managed to tone it down with some pale pink glitter smash as a top coat.

My next post will be show jumping its way to you on Monday but till then,

Luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

Bucket List 2.0

Hey guys,

Ok so the last time I wrote a bucket list (1.0) I had just broken the 5,000 page view barrier and now I am sitting here and my little blog has now had 11,698 and I thought I had better update it as shockingly I have done one of them already (in part at least)


Here it goes:

1. This is major one for me. I want to own a Chanel Handbag. I want to save my hard earned money and treasure it. I want to walk into the shop and leave a changed person.
2. I want to sit at Paris Fashion Week amongst the most respected people in the industry. I want to stand out and watch the shows as a person who sees the art in clothes. The beauty of a fast-paced world.
3. I want to find the perfect pair of shoes. I want to walk for miles in them. I will treasure them forever.
4. I want to go to Coco Chanel's apartment. I may pass out. It's one of the once in a lifetime things.
5. I want to get something from Tiffany's in New York. Looking like Mrs.Hepburn.(as much as possible)
6. Now 6 is being updated as I will go to Comic Con dressed as Lara Croft because 1,  Padmé Naberrie is hard to get perfect and 2, as luck would have it I predicted that Militarian would be in and it is. Oh and who doesn't want to look like a kick ass woman! 
7. I want to travel the world and buy every outfit I wear in the country I go to. Leave with no clothes end up with the best styles from everywhere.
8. I want to go to New York. I have a kind of obsession with the place. I want to be there and be inspired.
9. I want to see the things that inspire designers. I want to see how the most beautiful of pieces steam from the most beautiful of muses.
10. I want to go to the places where fashion needs to reach. India and the middle east. I want to make fashion more than labels. I want it to change people's lives. 

Adaptations:

Firstly, 1 through to 5 have not changed, still not completed but hey, I am only young. 

6 is updated. 

7, well I bought and wore a sarong in Greece and a beaut scarf in the Himalayas in India so I guess I have made progress. 

8 has not happened yet.

9 is a tough one but I will go to every V&A exhibit until I have had my mind blown, I thought it was bad when I was inspired to write this blog. 

10 is completed in part as I did get to go to India and it was amazing, the last part is a personal goal of this blog and of my life.

 I don't ever really wear designer labels like I would want to but fashion is a huge part of my life. I want everyone who reads my blog to understand that I am just an ordinary girl who isn't draped in designer gear 24/7 but is quiet comfortable turning items of the high street into outfits that can rival a designer collection. 

Anyway, its not about the label on the clothes, its the person you feel like when you are in them. 

That's the message I try to send out by writing this blog. 

Endless luv readers,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

The Fifty Years Missing You...♥

Hey Guys and Dolls,

This post is my way of remembering a legend, Miss Marilyn Monroe.

Today is 50 years since she was taken from Earth and I can't help but think how she would of looked glamorous in her old age were she still with us now. However to still feel her presence is a blessing we are not allowed but instead we get to remember her as the beautiful icon that glistened and shone to the whole world.

The blonde bombshell, the icon, the superstar - all good descriptions and all correct. She was the woman every woman wanted to be and was certainly a male pin-up and it was her fame that catapulted her and at the same time bought her heartbreak.

When it came to fashion there can be no faulting her. Her iconic dresses that were designed by William Travilla, at her height of her fame, are true marvels especially the gold pleated dress that caused a censorship stir, just after that followed by the white dress and the subway vent in The Seven Year Itch and finally of course the iconic pink dress draped in diamonds and that large bow in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

 

When she wasn't pursing her lips in that pose and smiling with that blonde hair curled at a photo shoot for a movie or at an event, there are the simple photos such as her in the Mexican wrap cardigan contemplating the world by the beach, showing that even at her most natural, she radiated beauty from within.

She was an intelligent lady fully aware of what she needed to do to become an icon. She rose to the top from Norma Jean to Marilyn Monroe in 36 short years. Her personal life was one of a troubling nature but to the public she was held on a pedestal. In the recent NBC series Smash there was a song that Karen sings as she plays Marilyn and if you get a moment then check it out as I believe it sums up the highlights of Marilyn's life as if it's her words to us.

Marilyn, this is my personal bit to you directly. I want you to know that you are a star and even though you are not with us, it's been 50 years and the world loves you just as much. The hardships you had in your life are inspiring to me and the fact you were so successful is a tribute to you. The more I learn about you the more I wish I could of met you or at least been able to see you in the flesh. For what you did for women with curves, fashion will never forget you and also thank you for all the outfits that you made iconic. I will always be inspired by you. I am a true fan.

 

Marilyn, rest in peace,

Luv you guys too,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

Backflip in style and sparkle!

Hey guys,

So as the Olympic gymnastic team final finished last night with the hot team GB men finishing 3rd and the beautiful team GB ladies did an amazing 6th place. Congrats from me to the winners of every part of the Olympics so far it's incredible to watch such determined athletes achieve their dreams.

Although I have talked about the uniforms before in general - this post aims to show off something that caught me and my mums eye while watching last nights event at the games: the amazing leotards of the women gymnasts.

Considering the huge flexibility required to be a gymnast, the outfits follow suit but they also show some personality and sophistication, while also showing the nations flag colour scheme. Particular highlights included:

• Of course I am a Team GB supporter and the lions mane logo is shown in sparkling red or deep blue on the metallic leotards of the gymnasts.
• I also wanted to highlight the Team USA gymnasts who both a starry purple leotard in qualification and as well had a ornate red sparkly leotard that sparkled as brightly as the ladies smiles as they won team gold.

All in all the ladies looked so incredible and the amazing team work that they showed on the whole world through competing together is a skill we should all take from this event and the games.

Luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

Nice dress ma'am!

Hey guys,

So this is a post about something that is important to being from England, but especially London.

You may of guessed this is about the wonderful Queen Elizabeth 2, who is by far the most stylish Queen and leads the rest of the royals in the fashion stakes - HRH Catherine watch and learn because one day I hope to say the same thing about you.

Her majesty is never afraid of a bold colour which is a key 2012 trend - a special mention to the canary yellow Angela Kelly dress to the royal wedding of Kate and Wills, which shone as much as her smile did.

However the reason I decided to write this post is because of the gorgeous pink attire the Queen wore to the Olympic opening ceremony where she showed all of us just how important he event was to her by joining in the humour (big praise to Mr Boyle for getting the balls to ask her!) Her peach Angela Kelly dress was a homage to the Great Gatsby vintage trend that has been circled this season and to top it off was a flower encrusted head piece and sparkling silver broach.

 

Luv as always,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx

Amy, Amy, Amy....

Hello Readers,

So this blog is really important yet hard for me to write.

Today is the day last year that I learnt that Amy Winehouse had passed away and it was a very dark day for me as I was such a huge fan of her and I will always regret never seeing her live.

As I have said before there was a soulful quality of her voice that will never be replicated - though I'm sure many will try. Back to Black is my go to album for just about every moment in time. I love it and, despite the fact she herself didn't like it, I also love Frank - especially Stronger Than Me which is the song for every empowered woman out there.

She was iconic and as a true icon should she has inspired fashion and culture forever. John Paul Gaultier's A/W 12-13 was a slightly controversial homage to the star and you only have to walk down Camden High Street and you'll see the very soul of Amy everywhere, I spent a week working there and I felt somehow closer to her.

Amy, its been a year since you died and I still feel the same sadness I did then. Thank you for writing two great albums and making such an impact in your time, even though it was cut short much to soon.

Luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

Olympic fiery fashions!

Hello readers,

So I am in London and the Olympics are 10 days away but the olympic hype has been increasing steadily for the last 7 years and now here it is.

So there are two major fashion revelations that have stood out to me:

Firstly, the American Olympic uniforms have been designed, as I'm sure you're are aware, by the power house that is Ralph Lauren however while the games are a matter of weeks away there is a political argument breaking out about the styling - some politicians are unhappy about the fact that the outfits were made in China - even though most things are nowadays and also there are comments that the team look like the French because of the beret and the lack of specific American flag display and it's position on the jacket.

All in all, I think the team look great and very smart but I understand the lack of the flag and how disappointing it must be but apparently they have been planning this since 2008 so it's a bit late to be launching a political argument on something that doesn't really matter at this late stage, the athletes will arrive and take part in a spectacle like no other and hopefully win medals for the country.


Secondly, the British Olympic team have had their uniforms designed by Stella McCartney and we had similar disapproval about the lack of red on the clothing (it seems like there will be a lot of countries looking similar as there are 5 colours that appear on all the flags) but I again have to say that I think they look sophisticated and I'm just glad that they are practical and not PJ style pants like the designers Spring 2012 collection. I would love to know your opinions on all of the Olympic outfits and their designers so please get in touch/comment below.


So overall although my city will be gridlocked for the next month during the games, I will be watching and hoping for some good Team GB wins but all who participate should be really proud because simply being able to is a huge achievement in itself and the games in my opinion are a way for the whole world to gather around and watch such a wide range of sport that there is something for everyone and at the same time hopefully promote world cohesion.

Speak soon guys,

Luv,
LDN Teenage Fashionista xx

When illness strikes, fashion brings cheer!

Hey guys,

So I'm reading my teen vogue while in bed unwell and am healing already.

According to what I've been reading and observing as I wonder around London in my recent work experience, street style has become even more edgy as it becomes more mainstream to be alternatively attired.

How do already alternative dressers fight back? By heading even more extreme and even more unique. I am currently in love with the colour blue and so jeans and denim overshirts are my unique style but I'm sure it will change with time. Because as with humanity fashion evolves and so changes are ahead.

Let me know how your street style is evolving.

Luv,

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx

Summertime!

Hey guys,

This has been a mad time but I am now heading down a nice path of summertime before I have to hit the books in September and so I will use this endless time to my advantage and will blog more often and hopefully be able to bring some interesting words to the internet jungle.

I have decided that I will create a new series of posts on the great designers and muses of our time and will use that as the bases for 2 posts a week, along with intermittent musings on what I observe as London spring develops into summer.

Firstly, Ascot landed in Britain and as did the hats, apparently there were fashion police checking skirt length and that men were wearing hats and ties but somehow they let some of the most extravagant hats walk (I'm guessing sidewards) through the barriers into the paddock. Some of the best included a London 2012 torch hat and a double stacked bird cage - take a Google of them if you don't believe me. I just don't understand why the ladies do it, surely a pretty standard hat that matches your outfit would make you feel more glamorous. Maybe a touch of sparkle but a birdcage really?! What are you showing to the world?

Secondly, A number of festivals have hit the UK and my observations suggest that Hunter Wellies and hot-pant shorts, coupled with a band appropriate tie tee shirt are the outfit of choice for the girls. Funny are the white converse brigade who don't grasp field + rain = mud. Hope the weather gets better for the later ones such as V or mud will be the theme instead of great music.

Finally, I love shopping but I hate taking things back. My most recent shopping spree (yesterday) although left me with some things, I also have 3 things that need taking back and maybe if they put air-conditioning into changing rooms and they didn't have such long queues I wouldn't of bought them at all. Saving me the extra trip. Hmm.

Anyway as that concludes my updated musings, goodbye until the next time,

Love (as always),

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥

#Exams and Incredible Women ♥

Hey Guys,

So I am currently about to embark on the 2nd week out of 55 days worth of exams, I know that some of you will also be in a similar position and yes although it is very stressful, my new belief is that every exam is one exam less and that the thoughts should only be about positive outcomes. It's cliché but surprising helpful in keeping me grounded. So does writing this actually. Tomorrow is biology but I am well prepared and I know that. Anyway back to fashion.

• So firstly I am developing a love for Kate Moss - seriously can that woman look bad in anything. And she has a rock-star hubby. On the cover of Vogue to celebrate the Olympics on there way to my home town London she is one star that will keep on shining - cannot wait to see what she does next.
• Also I'm having a bit of a fashion crush on one Miss Lea Michele from a little known show called Glee (lol jk.) She is completely fabulous and as a current Candie's Girl she also happens to be very fashion savvy, making a number of excellent fashion choices including her latest looks both on the red carpet at the Met Gala and I especially love her hair for her performance in the Glee National final - I have been singing 'Its all coming back to me now' since it aired on Thursday (I am also very jealous of her voice) 

 

So until next time fashionistas - Love you, 

LDN Teenage Fashionista xx♥