CANNOT STOP LISTENING...

REVELATION

Okay, so I was just reading Fashion Pirate [I'll post the link at the bottom] and I came across a couple of sentences that summed up my mentality so completely and accurately it freaked me out a bit. 'But, you know, I find the future romantic and I am a dreamer, I like to get lost in my own brain and plan and plan and plan and plan, because the future has every possibility of being better than the past and the present, and I bank everything on those possibilities.' FUCK, this is just me and it explains a lot, I spend a lot of time in my head planning my life with imaginary men, and my imaginary house, and my imaginary four children called Rupert, Hugo, Guinevere and Emilia. Instead of focussing on the here and now because it doesn't live up to my expectations. So, I will try to live in the moment more, and try to cultivate my real relationships further and hopefully it will actually bring me closer to ideal life. Watch this space.
Fashion Pirate: http://www.fashionpirate.net/
Photo: Lisanne de Jong by Viviane Sassen for Dazed & Confused.

MY FAVOURITES OF THE RESORT COLLECTIONS

ACNE

I'm feeling the 90s style dresses over trousers, but done with a 60s twist. Plus I am digging the shred of that jacket, and over that black maxi it is fulfilling my grunge wet dreams.

ALEXENDAR MCQUEEN

ALEXANDER WANG

I'm not sure if Alexander Wang's entire speed inspired collection is for me, I don't think I could pull off high-vis anoraks and mesh vests, but the cut out detail of that leather dress is gorgeous. And that unashamedly 80s jumper looks hot with those leather shorts.

BALENCIAGA














I'm not too sure about the bulkiness of these outfits, or the sun visors, but I am sure that I think the prints are totally hot. And I love that silver metallic material of the skirt. So you know, you win some, you lose some.

CELINE

I love the simplicity of that monochrome outfit, pulled together with that brown belt, and I'm even digging the weird Pu, leathery material of the trousers. Especially with the messy bed head 70s hair. And ohmygawsh I am transfixed by that trench coat, the child in me that was never allowed jelly sandals loves the matte translucency of it.

CHLOE

GIVENCHY

The digital flower print inspired by Hawiian surf culture looks gorgeous on that plain black t-shirt (which is the epitome of my obsessive t shirt desire for this summer) and that skirt with 'ears' is pretty cute/wierd/good. And I like how the print looks almost Mexican-y/Aztec-y on that touristy jumper, cap, skirt combo. Hot. 

GUCCI

This collection feels safe, but is definitely wearable, I love the gold, lame, pleated skirt especially with the blazer and shirt and I would wear it just like that. And that colour block shift dress (or is it a top and skirt?) would be a staple of my summer wardrobe. I actually really, really want it.

LANVIN

This model totes looks like someone from my college, and I would tell her, but that would inflate her head further. I'm loving the gypsy vibe of the first outfit, very Esmerelda. And the pattern of the jumpsuit/suit is amazing, and for some reason brings owls to mind. Which I like.

LOUIS VOITTUN

MARC JACOBS

McQ

MULBERRY

My favourite, favourite collection, hence the inability to choose two favourite outfits. It just encapsulates everything I love: leopard print pumps, subtle studs, the flattering nipped in at the waist kickflare silhoutte, 70s fabrics/colours/patterns, beautiful denim, lttle white socks edgy trench coats and impeccable accessories. So Alexa.

OPENING CEREMONY

Okay, I'm not sure about this collection, I like some aspects of it but equally dislike some. Take these two outfits, I'm feeling the 70s festival garb vibe, and I LOVE the pattern of the first dress but I don't like the length of the skirt. I don't know whether it's because due to my height I have been wearing things that length that are definitely not meant to look like that all my life, or what. And I'm sure it's going to be very in, and probably is already, but I just ain't feeling it. 

PROENZA SCHOULER

When I think of Proenza Schouler I think of the kind of prints featured in the Givenchy collection but on acid, but I like the muted, autumnal, Halloween-y colours of this collection. These are the kind of clothes I would dress the heroine of an edgy drama starring Rupert Grint in, which in my books is a very good thing in my books. Additionally that giant tribal necklace over the simple white, shirt dress is gorggggggg. And finally that Laura Marling-esque model is hot.

RAG & BONE

I like the premise of doing a winter wardrobe for a resort collection, but in reality my head can't really start thinking about the winter when it is so preoccupied with everything thats happening now. But I really like the dark chunky knit against an elegent white chiffon maxi, and I'm feeling that paint splat purple pattern.

STELLA MCARTNEY

Stella McArtney's collection is totes what I was thinking of for summer: irregular, bright striped midi skirt, with fruity, garden-esque prints. And I am sooooo keen on dogstooth at the moment, I love it with the bright shirt and Fred Perryish jacket, totally This Is England '86 ♥

VERSACE

I like the Tudor/Shakespearen references of this collection, I don't know if I am imagining them but I can definitely see these patterns and studded black garments on Henry VIII or Romeo and Juliet in Verona. Which means they are totally hot. 

ZAC POSEN

Ew, I apologise for my adjectives in this. I sound like fucking Amber from Made In Chelsea.



CRAYONS + BACKBEAT

So these are two of my favourite unchampioned bands [well I think they are, everyone probably knows who they are and now I'm looking like a fool] Crayons + Backbeat Soundsystem. Crayons are a Scottish band that consists of Greg Robins, Sean DeFrancesco, Nicolas Hernandez and Andrew Carty [plus Conor McMullan used to be in it, and he was my favourite, I have no idea where he has gone. I'm a bit upset.] But they're still great, a bit electro/a bit indie/a bit rocky - I don't know really I'm not good at labelling music I just know they are good. Here listen for yourselves:

Also it seems that I am not the only one who thinks that they are good, they have been announced for the T-breakthrough stage at T in the Park on the 8th July. And more recently they are playing The Ruby Lounge in Manchester on the 23rd June and The Live Lounge in Blackburn on 24th June. So go and check them out if you live in one of those areas or buy their stuff which is available on Itunes. Now onto Backbeat Soundsystem who are probably more well known, but no less amazing. They are an 8 piece funk reggae band from Cornwall, they consist of Dean [HOT] on vocals /synth, Darren on vocals, Elf on keyboard, Symons on bass, Sammy P on guitar, Barnaby on drums, Sampet on trumpet and Tom on sax. Phew. Their sound is kind of reggae/dub/bass/funk/party and 'is designed with movement in mind.' But yet again listen for yourselves:

They have a very busy summer coming up and are playing at Goldcoast Ocean Festival, Chai Wallahs, Princess Pavillions Falmouth [where I am seeing them AHHHH so excited], Glastonbury, Grassroots, Mannifest, Boardmasters [where I am seeing them again AHHH] and many more. So definitely, definitely check them out and buy their stuff availabe from their website, they are so buzzy and exciting and amazing and they deserve recognition.

Crayons' website: http://www.crayons-music.co.uk/

Backbeat Soundsystem's website: http://backbeatsoundsystem.com/

S A J

Sarah Anne Johnson's artwork is so lovely, it gives me that warm, fuzzy feeling of remembered childhood. She is a Canadian artist who graduated from Yale in 2004 and has had three exhibitions since. She says her art's key elements are 'adventure, spritual fulfilment and giving back to Nature,' but I think it depicts a key fourth element: community. Her second exhibition was the product of her working for three years in Manitoba helping with reforestation and during the time she made many friends. She spent much of the third year photographing them and what can be seen in them is the strong bonds that are often formed between people particiapating in hard physical labour together. I think this sense of camaradie and belonging that translates into her work is what I like best about her pieces.

HELMUT LANG RESORT 2012

I love the oxymoron of this collection, with the simple silhoutte and palette of grey, black and burnt orange contrasting with the complicated draping, interesting cuts and beautiful layering. Plus the little touches of the white flash of a bird in flight and what I call space fabric, make this collection perfect for acquiring staples with a quirky twist. Personally I really want the dress second from the bottom, bellisimo!

TROGBLOG TOP FIFTY: 50-46

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This is Trogblog's top fifty men of SS '11 (not all models), as voted for by the highly distinguished panel of Trog and her two best friends...

50. JOHNNY KNOXVILLE

Yes Johnny Knoxville from Jackass, now it took a bit of persuading from BF 1 & BF 2 to get me to put him on the list because I'm not into guys injuring themselves and lowering their sperm count for money. Plus he is 40, which is only like 2 years younger than my dad... BUT after looking at a few pictures of his bod and listening to his laugh I have decided he is a worthy member of the Trogblog Top 50.

49. JOSH BEECH

Josh Beech is a 25 year old model from London, who is ranked number 13 in the 'Top 50 Male Models'. Plus he is the lead singer/song writer in the band Josh Beech & the Johns, who are pretty damn good. And look at him! How could you not fancy him/how could he not be on the Top 50?

 48. TREVOR DONOVAN

Okay I don't think this one is gonna need backing up if you have eyes, I mean f**k me he looks like a Greek god. Although he is a little bit too perfect looking/manly/chunky faced to be my ideal man (more weedy/skinny/unique looking.) But dayumm is he nice to just look at, plus he is 6'2", so getting a hug off him (or more if your dirtay minded) would make you feel pretty tiny which is always nice. But he is weirdly 32, did anyone else see that coming? Why do American TV shows always use 30 year olds as teenagers?

47. PETER MOONEY

I only found out about this guy watching Camelot last night on C4, but boy am I glad I did! He is so preeeeettttyyyyyyyyyyy. And musccllyyyy. And sensiiitiiivee looooookinggg. And maannnlllly. And preeeetttttyyyyy. I want him.

46. MICHAEL CERA

So there is no way he couldn't have been on the Top 50, I mean he is pretty much every girls ideal boyfriend. He is funny, geeky, non-threateningly attractive and so damn cute. Plus surprisingly sarcy in interviews that makes you think he has another perhaps sexier, hidden side? Yes please.











A&R

This is Alba Yruela and Rafa Castells, they are both Spanish photographers who now live in South London. As you can see they use photography as a means of documenting their reality, Alba said 'Photography for me is my daily life. I love to take photographs and they will be a memory forever. I like good photography doesn’t matter which kind it is.' All of the above photos are from Alba's website: http://www.albayruela.com/ and from Rafa's: http://www.rafacastells.com/. I had to blog about them because I love their photos so much, I could look at them all day, plus they seem like the kind of people with lives I want. Really bad. So I like to live through them a little bit by looking at their photographs. Anyway, check them outttttttt.