Look of the Week

This guy features on The Sartorialist just ooooooooozes character and I bet he would be ace to hang out with. The mixture of the same colours in different shades does it for me and his amazing shoes.

Check out images on his blog which were taken at the recent book signing, I'l just have to settle with an unsigned copy.

Images from The Sartorialist.

Fashion156 Re-Launch

I've always found online magazines just "ok", I occasionally read a couple but they never really catch my attention so much, I think it's because deep down I defiantly prefer actually paper magazines.

Fashion156 is the exception. I've been aware of Fashion156.com for about a year I think and it struck me as being relevant, not too formal, clean looking and varied, this was due to its multiple contributors. I didn't think it could get much better, but it looks like I'm going to eat my words. Fashion156 has re-launched its site, to coincide with London Fashion Week.

The whole site has had a facelift and looks fantastic. It looks as slick as ever, with a superb new layout with a great use of space, really nice choice of font/text.

Something else thats standing out a mile is the photography and colour. Punchy and demanding attention.

All the regular features are still there, including photo shoots, grooming & beauty sections and the daily updated blog.

One of the new features is the Archive section, which lets the readers look back at every single issue of the online magazine. This is also one of the things I suggested when I filled in the questionnaire a few months back!

One of my favourite sections is Hype, much improved from the original format. This is more comprehensive from the previous, including Wants, Trend Forecast, Focus and a section on street style.

Other new editions including a film section which includes footage of the photo shoots and I'm sure they will add all sorts of treats for us to watch in the next few months. There's also a Members - Coming Soon!

What do you think of the new improved site?

Everyone at Fashion156 should be really proud of the new site, I'll bet it was hard work but it has paid of because it looks brilliant. Add Fashion156.com to your bookmarks right now!

All images from Fashion156

Photography: Cameron McNee

Models: Joachim and Sid

Lou Dalton Winter Warmers

Twitter has been up to its usual tricks lately, making all the people jealous that there not a New York Fashion week. People Tweeting from the front row from all the biggest shows ect, it's quite exciting when you think about it as now news is available as quick as ever, LIVE in fact.

The daily action keeps me up to date on new products and what's going on and it's became more and more addictive over the past few months. This morning's treat was from our old friends at Style Salvage in the form of news that Lou Dalton's a/w collection has been released at oki-ni just a few hours ago.

The collection includes lots of typical English design elements, like quilted jackets (this one being on Style Salvage Steve's wish list) with all the trimming you would expect. Including a really cool rounded off colour and tartan lining.

This deep red cotton waxed jacket is my favourite, I just love the dark red cotton again the even deeper red cord collar. Really like the Lou Dalton label too, what a nice and simple design.

The collection also comes with perfect accessories to match your newly purchased jacket, including these 100% lamb wool long fingerless gloves.

Want want want those gloves. All pieces are very reasonable prices, jackets being around £250 and gloves just £29. Follow me on Twitter here

Images from - oki-ni

The Beatles Remastered

I'm going to buy every single one, one each month. That way I won' t have to dish out £160 at once. My speakers aren't going to know what's hit them when The Beatles are finished.

Which is your favourite?

Converse x Lanvin 76'

To celebrate the 120th anniversary of Lanvin, they have collaborated with what seems like unlikely partnership with Converse. Both have years and years of history and both have worldwide followings, so maybe they actually go together like peanut butter and jam. The "en Bleu" 76 leather model has been designs using Lanvin elegance and Converse's classic sporty shape. Appropriately there are only 120 pairs, which were released 10th September. So if you do manage to grab a slice of history, you're a very lucky so-and-so.

Work in Progress

Being the youngest in the family has its advantages but this biggest disadvantage is getting lumbered with the smallest room in the house, the dreaded box room. 15 years later, everyone's moved out and me and my mum have been left in a house with lots of empty room, so thats it, I'm finally moving into a nice big room.

I've been decorating on and off for about 3 weeks now, there's a heck of a lot to do as I'm totally gutting the whole room and starting again and being on a student budget this project is going to take some time. But I have to start something. So up to now I've painted a wall of wardrobes, inside and out, skirting boards and big wooden door(with a little help from Hollie), the old purple carpet has been ripped up. The hardest big was actually removing the king size bed, we had to hack it apart with saws and hammers.

I have big plans for the room, I may not be here permanently but it's nice to come back to something nice isn't it. All white with one turquoise wall, wooden floors boards. Thats the first step. I'll keep posting updates so you can see how it's all taking shape.

And for my Birthday I....

So yesteryday was my 24th birthday, not a big one but I had such a nice day. Hollie was stuck at work all day so I didn't see her till later on that evening but I did meet Harry in town bright and early. There wasn't a cloud in the sky all day and was a typical September summery day.

When I met Harry he presented me with sticky chocolate muffins, which looks amazing.

You want one don't you? Too bad they'll all gone!

I also got some really nice presents, which i SO wanted.

Avedon Fashion - 1941-2000 from Hollie.

The Sartorialist - Scott Schuman

Louis Theroux dvd - thats 22 hours worth of Louis!

Make your own card complete with stickers, all from Jamesy.

Chanel Platinum from my lovely Mum.

Due to postal strikes I haven't really received many cards, so that sucks but can't be help. Fight for your rights Posties! More updates soon on my new room being decorated, my new job and some exciting news about Buckets & Spades.

09/09/09

Seems like a fair few things are happening on this mighty symbolic day. Lots of films released, things going on on telly, including Derran Brown's How to Win the Lottery, Beatles Rock Band with officially guitars and bass is finally out(I might be playing it tonight, can't wait) and it is also my 24th birthday.

Send money, cards and gifts to the usually address.

I Love COS

Since visiting COS in London it is now my new favourite shop, I wish I could have got my hands on the hooded cape jacket (3rd look) but it isn't out for a few weeks and is limited edition so they say. A/W 09 is looking great for COS. I didn't end up buying anything but just wait till next time.

Late Summer Break

Blogging has been slow of late, main reason being I have been away in London for the week and I work at weekends. So all will resume as normal from the start of next week, there will be some updates on what adventures we got up to and plenty of photographs. Boy did we do a lot. There was a few purchases to go along with museum trips and meeting up with friends.

Check back in a few days.

In other news I start my work experience at Manchester Fashion Network on 21st September.