Stumbling On Greatness...

LOVE this...

Britney in POP...

Just doing a bit of tidying up and forgot that I had not already blogged about this, so better late than never...I LOVE the autumn/winter issue covers of POP magazine. 'Nuff said.

Glasto 2010: The Highlights: Pet Shop Boys

To continue with the running theme of my highlights from Glastonbury, I will today speak of one hell of a Saturday night - Pet Shop Boys. The group was divided on this one with some going to see Muse, some to see George Clinton with Parliament/Funkadelic and the rest to Pet Shop Boys (this is common at Glasto, too many amazing acts, not enough time).

The set was packed with all the oldies which gave us the chance to have a drunken sing-song. Incredible lighting and visuals along with outrageous costumes and dancers proved that the boys have still got it along with proving that they were the perfect choice for a Saturday night headliner. I've always respected their music but after that set I am a fully-fledged fan...a true Glastonbury moment and so much fun.

I'll leave you with their encore (and my favourite track), West End Girls...

Gucci Icon; Pop up store, Covent Garden

Covent Garden is playing host to Gucci Icon for the next 3 weeks (from 22nd April). The travelling pop up store first opened in October in New York, then Miami in December and after London it hits Tokyo in June.

Thursday night saw the launch party and the after party was held in jazz bar, Ronnie Scotts and was hosted by Jefferson Hack (of Another Magazine) and Frieda Giannini (creative director at Gucci).

Mark Ronson played with his new band; Chauffeur, (which has been said was inspired by Duran Duran's track, The Chauffeur) and Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes made a surprise appearance on stage with the band. Ronson has also played part in yet another fabulous collaboration by creating the 'Gucci Ronson' with Frieda Gianni. The vintage inspired, lace up kicks are set to be a best seller at the pop up store. The fashion and music collaboration has spread to the Gucci iphone app with a track sharing service being available.

Back to the launch...Friendly Fires also played a short set to a very cool crowd, with the likes of Jonny Borrell, Brian Ferry, Pam Hogg and PPQ's Percy Parker and Amy Molyneux all in attendance.

If you fancy a sneak peak at the pop up store head to 37 Earlham Street, London, WC2.

Let me know what you think of it!

Curls, Curves and Red Lipstick...

Whilst doing my usual of trawling through the web for something that grabs my attention, I came across some wonderful old illustrations...50's pin ups. There is something brilliantly cheeky about them. I love the femininity, power and ultra sexiness mixed with playfulness and subtle vulnerability. I also love that in this era a pin up was someone who not only looked great in their skimpy outfits but also someone who did house work or chores in their underwear along with looking great in their skimpy outfits. I guess that was a man's dream in those days...well it probably still is!

Any how the images are encapsulating and hugely inspiring. This look has been repeated in many a shoot and though she's not a personal icon, I couldn't help but include a shot POP magazine's shoot of Victoria Beckham inspired by the 50's pin up (circa 2004).

Following this theme I found this cover of POP magazine's SS06 issue featuring Sienna Miller.

A huge trend for having these illustrations as tattoos has emerged in recent years...

My style is not so inspired by this era, although it could be said that my current hair style is very reminiscent of the pinned back, quiffed look of the girls of the 50's.

The world at her tiny, heeled feet...Tavi Gevinson

I am so excited about new blogger and stylista, Tavi Gevinson. Anyone in this industry worth their salt will have heard about her this season as she has graced important shows at NY fashion week (she took a week off school to attend and her dad chaperoned!) and she has been the cover star for both Love and Pop magazines.

Tavi is a fashion blogger and is 13. She has an individual, original and incredible eye for fashion and style. Her own outfits would be outstanding from someone of my age let alone hers.

Her blog was instantly thought of as a fake due to it's complexity and professionalism. Since the industry realised she really was a 13 year old from Chicago she swiftly climbed the ranks and has broken down barriers. Many designers and brands now look to bloggers for inspiration and critique and Tavi has played a major part in that.