mermaid hair.

green.

2011-12-06T12:20:00.000-08:00

Uhh, how sick does Katie Shillingford's green hair look? Would seriously love if I could pull shit like this off without looking like a crappy version of Enid Coleslaw or some kinda Cyberpunk reject...

Seriously though, Shillingford is the goddess of offbeat fashion. I wish I lived in her wardrobe.

image via candicelake.com

Tantrum Issue 2.

2011-11-21T15:09:00.000-08:00

Sooo, Issue 2 of Tantrum Magazine (aka my illegitimate child) goes live on the interwebz tomorrow! Thank fuck, it's finally coming out. It's totally worth the wait! (well, in my humble opinionnnn)
Go check it out at http://tantrummagazine.co.uk !

Photographer:
Ryan Handy
Model:
Hannah Owen
MUA:
Amy Rose Macdonald
Hair Stylist:
Josh Matheson

Life on the Nickel.

2011-10-27T13:40:00.000-07:00

This is my life right now.

Sabrina The Teenage Witch - the pinnacle of kids TV and the best show ever, duh. Who doesn't wanna be a teen witch?
Cherry Coke - because I'm addicted to it. It's sugary and cola-y and cherry perfection and tooth decay in a bottle.

Control - Joy Division are amazing. Ian Curtis is amazing. This story, and indeed, movie, is A-FUCKING-MAZING.

Asos hot pink Revive Ablaze wedge boots - the newest addition to my ever-expanding shoe closet. These babies are the shit.

Wildfox Fall 2011

2011-10-14T08:48:00.000-07:00

I love everything about Wildfox. The effortlessly-cool L.A aesthetic of the brand, its feel-good vibes and nostalgic lookbooks, the quirky fashion films and of course, the clothes. Wildfox is pretty much the coolest clothing brand out there for girls right now, and the duo behind the designs are like Wildfox poster girls themselves, edgy-but-cute L.A girls who are so cool it hurts.
The vid for their Fall 2011 collection is a rock n roll combination of girly and kick-ass all at the same time. What's not to love?

WILDFOX FALL 2011: IT'S ONLY ROCK N ROLL (BUT I LIKE IT) from WILDFOX PR on Vimeo.

It's the taxidermy of you and me.

2011-10-12T05:36:00.000-07:00

The Lip Noir collection by Limecrime is pretty fucking rad. Like, I don't know when the hell I'll wear the black one (except Halloween or when in a particularly goth-y mood, which isn't really a common occurrence) but the other 2 shades are amazing, and the packaging's super-cute too so total bonus.

These days my life consists of driving lessons, job applications, shitty weather, obsessing over the Pussycat Dolls workout DVD, overdosing on smoothies and having a crazy case of writers block (which is sloooowly killing me, seriously.)

I am in dire need of

1) Inspiration

2) A job

3) These insane hot-pink platform ankle boots.

Someone provide me with all 3 and you will probably save my life (and I'll love you forever, duh.) On the bright side, last week I managed to pick up Aerosmith's Greatest Hits on vinyl for... £1.50! I know, total bargain, right? Probably the best £1.50 I ever spent, it's in great condition and is likely the closest I'll ever get to actually having Steven Tyler himself in.my.room.

you can't drive in creepers.

2011-09-29T09:48:00.000-07:00

Came home from my driving lesson this morning to find these beauts awaiting me! These kitsch heart-shaped pins are handmade by the lovely Natali of cakeeater. They're so rad it's criminal, they totally brightened my day.

So, the country's meant to be in the midst of a heatwave but there was a distinct lack of sunshine/heat in Glasgow. Typicallll! I'm so over this 'weather', someone take me somewhere sunny and warm please. Or to Disneyland!

If you were there, beware.

2011-09-18T10:37:00.000-07:00

So, the other day, L-J and I had one of those profound conversations that we regularly take part in. Pretty much, we decided what movie character we would most like to be if we had the choice. Mines was a toughie, between Amelie (from Amelie), Lydia Deetz (from Beetlejuice) and Wednesday Addams. Wednesday won out though, I'm a sucker for the whole deadpan pre-teen thing and I've been an Addams Family fanatic since I was a kid. L-J went for Holly from Breakfast At Tiffany's (yep, pretty far removed from my choice!)

We also came to the conclusion that if there were ever to be a movie of our lives, Zooey Deschanel would play me whereas L-J would be played by Reese Witherspoon. Now, if only we got out there and made our live the kind of stuff cinematic legends are made of...

Simone Rocha, legend in the making.

2011-09-07T14:23:00.000-07:00

Wanderlust from Dossier on Vimeo.

Oh, Hi, Simone Rocha. How would you like to be my very own personal designer. Because everything you create is kinda fucking magic.

INSANE.crush going on right now, let me tell you. ♥

where do you run to?

2011-09-01T14:24:00.000-07:00

Now, to say I'm obsessed with creepers is just a teeny bit of an understatement. I fucking love the sole off my black suede Wulfruns by Underground shoes (who are undoubtedly the finest purveyors of creepers in the universe) and can't wait to start expanding my collection of these platformed beauties.
Also, i just really love the word 'creeper' (go on, say it aloud. It's fun)

I'd pretty much kill to have the pair of creepers below. Would I break both my ankles walking in them? Without a doubt. Would it be worth it? err, HELL YEAH.

Images via johnnysbird.com

Matt Dillon is in fact Russell Brand.

2011-08-22T16:47:00.000-07:00

Pretty sure that Matt Dillon in Singles (left) and Russell Brand (right) are THE.SAME.PERSON. Essentially, that means that I'm like, 110% certain that Russell Brand played Cliff Poncier in Singles, which kind of eliminates the need for Matt Dillon at all. Which is goooooood.

Charlotte Free x Stussy x MadeMe

2011-08-16T13:04:00.000-07:00

We all know I have an insane girl-crush on Charlotte Free (how could anyone not love this girl?!) And Stussy & MadeMe are amongst the coolest streetwear brands out there. SO, a shoot encapsulating all 3 of these is already pretty certain to be a sure-fire hit with me. And that's BEFORE we even start on the '80s punk references. Eeeeeee!

Rainbow hair, platform sneakers and St Marks Place - This lookbook is pretty much the greatest thing everrrrr. Oh, and yes, the clothes are rad too.

see more at mademeclothing.com and stussy.com

cosmic latte.

2011-08-08T10:31:00.000-07:00

So, apparently, this block of ivory-beige above is the 'average colour' of the universe (according to those NASA-geeks).
I wish it was a bit more akin to what I like to call 'unicorn vomit' (a concoction of pastel shades and multi-glitter) but I guess the name 'Cosmic Latte' makes up for the mundane shade.

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap020702.html

boys boys boys.

2011-08-06T05:58:00.000-07:00

So, if you know me, you'll know that it's definitely no secret that I have a huuuge thing for menswear and I can often be heard complaining about how I think it's absurdly overlooked within the fashion industry (anyone else noticed how quiet menswear day is at LFW compared to the rest of the week?! YEAH, it's insane.)

And yes, yes, yes, if you know me, you will also know that it's likely that one of the reasons why I adore menswear (and mens day at LFW) so much is because I happen to spend vast amounts of time drooling over dangerously good-looking skinny boy models.
It seems I have a penchant for those cigarette-smoking, tattoo-adorned, super-skinny boys with amazing jawlines and picture-perfect hair (i am particularly envious about the hair. Why, oh why does it always look SO good!?)
Anyways, I've sort of lost where I was going with this post so I shall leave you with some drool-worthy pics of my personal favourites from this aforementioned species of super-hottt, potentially bad-boy models. Enjoy...

Ash Stymest


Josh Beech


Robbie Wadge

And, of course, the stunning Cole Mohr (like, who else can make rainbow hair look THAT good?)

images via models.com

Bambi.

2011-08-03T11:32:00.000-07:00

Okay, okay. So I know this editorial's been around for aaaages, but I L.O.V.E it. I have a tendancy to adore anything images that have that dreamy, nostalgic-tinge. It's why I love analogue photography so much. Oh, and I fucking love Bambi Northwood-Blyth too.

Bambi Northwood-Blyth by Tierney Gearon for 10 Magazine Spring 2011
images via fashiongonerogue.com

Vivian Girls - Take It As It Comes

2011-08-02T09:31:00.000-07:00

This video pretty much cements my 80s kid dreams (I am regularly heard whining that I should have been a teenager in the 80s and that this decade is wasted on me...)
Retro dream-pop sounds, pastel-painted walls, rock & roll posters and kitsch telephones (the ONLY way to chat with your uber cool best girl mates, about boys and records and hair-dye and rad shoes, DUH).

I totally want to have a slumber party with the Vivian Girls (Oh, and the song is pretty much as great as the video...)

Oh, Freja.

2011-08-02T09:23:00.000-07:00

Even when she's in some ridiculous criminal-kitty get-up, Freja Beha Erichsen still looks hottttt. What a babe. T.O.T.A.L girl crush. Also, props to Lagerfeld on the whole photo booth idea. I pretty much love anything that involves old-school booths. And cats, apparently...

Chanel Fall 2011. Freja Beha Erichsen, Karl Lagerfeld, Carine Roitfeld.

image via fashiongonerogue.com

Buried underneath your pretty clothes

2011-07-31T07:39:00.000-07:00

absolute fucking tune. The Naked And Famous are pretty much the soundtrack to my life right now.

Heaven looks like this.

2011-07-28T11:10:00.000-07:00

Ooookay. So I totally wanna go here. Someone take me, puh-leeeeease. It's like some crazy kitsch wonderland. It's amazing.

The Madonna Inn, California.

images via http://audrey-madonnainn.buzznet.com/user/photos

Lust For Life - Girls

2011-07-20T04:11:00.000-07:00

brand spankin' new toy.

2011-07-20T03:47:00.000-07:00

thankthankthank you to the lovely ladies at Lomography London for this Sprocket Rocket! I can't wait to start shooting with this bad boy, i have the feeling it's the start of another wondrous lomo-love affair.
Perhaps i should apologise to my Diana & Fisheye in advance as it looks like i may well be neglecting them for a little while...

then you close your eyes.

2011-07-16T14:13:00.000-07:00

I swear that Icebat comes to life when I'm asleep. Kind of oddly miss this old room, even though I'm reunited with a nice big double bed, my N64 and stacks of vinyl now. I also found Queen & Iron Maiden cassettes and a pile of Bruce Lee videos that I don't ever remember having. The weirdest things seem to materialise in my house...

cherry pips.

2011-06-30T13:43:00.000-07:00

I love my Glitter Lita's absurd amounts. I don't care how shallow that it is, I'm ridiculously glad that these beauts are in my life.

Jenni Kayne Resort 2012

2011-06-29T10:55:00.000-07:00

Really feelin' Jenni Kayne's resort collection which i just stumbled across. Clean-cut and minimalist with just enough splashes of soft blues, acid yellows and general disheveled quirk to make it onto my ever-growing list of wardrobe lust-haves.

photos via style.com

feeding the fire.

2011-06-29T06:23:00.000-07:00

Just got back home from holiday, all tanned and tired. Spent 2 weeks of quality family bonding time drinking cider and cheap wine and eating far too much ice cream. The usual, really.

So it's back to dreary Glasgow for now whilst trying to figure out what to do with my life now. All I seem to want to do at the moment though is watch Doom Generation and drink tea.

Tantrum Magazine Issue One

2011-06-13T03:54:00.000-07:00

Open publication - Free publishing - More culture

FINALLY LIVE. The brainchild of myself and Amy Edgar who's pretty much been my conjoined twin for the last year. Go check it out! xo

2011-06-06T09:56:00.000-07:00

Currently drinking tea, eating a chocolate orange Aero and drooling over these pictures of Daphne Groeneveld by Greg Kadel for Numéro #124. This editorial is like a circus-meets-80s-glam-punk wet dream.

images via fashiongonerogue.com

Tantrum Magazine Launch Party

2011-06-06T06:33:00.000-07:00

FREE ENTRY. Thursday 9th June, 2011. 7-11pm, 93 Feet East, Brick Lane.

Cupcakes, drinks & dirrrty tunes. Let's go off the rails.

Tantrum Fanzine #1

2011-05-26T08:40:00.000-07:00

Shot by Hannah-Beth Todd. Model: Stephanie Warwick. Styling by me. You can read the fanzine online here.

Marc by Marc

2011-05-24T04:26:00.000-07:00

Always love the quirky Marc by Marc Jacobs ad campaigns. I just generally love Marc Jacobs, I guess.

Shot by Juergen Teller, images via fashiongonerogue

Girls

2011-05-23T09:38:00.000-07:00

Cheeky little disposable snapshot i took on my 'Girls' editorial shoot for Tantrum magazine. Brilliant team, the final images look aaamazing. We all went for 'the nations best chips' afterwards too, dispelling that old rumour that models don't eat.

2011-05-22T16:55:00.000-07:00

Wowzers. How amazing is Gwyneth Tang's hair?! Seriously wish I was skilled/brave enough to attempt this on myself.

label love.

2011-05-03T19:18:00.000-07:00

Wish I could afford to buy everything Acne have ever made.

girl crush.

2011-05-03T16:06:00.000-07:00

Quite possible my new favourite model. Charlotte Free, you absolute babe.