Amy Lives On - Sort of!

It seems that the fashion industry is still in mourning of the death of Amy Winehouse, and none more so the Jean Paul Gaultier!

The French couturier has used the late singer as inspiration for his latest spring-summer collection shown in Paris this past week. Who would have thought her was such a fan?!

To a barbershop rendition of Winehouse's songs, the creations channelled her eccentric mix of sporty silhouettes and tight bustiers, which in essence is a fitting tribute. But the clothes were completely off mark with zesty coloured rubber and mesh body suits. In all honesty, the outfits look like they should be featured in a Soho sex shop rather than on a catwalk, and is a slightly confusing tribute to Amy.

I mean I get where he was coming from and where he was trying to go, but it looked like a slight mess throughout. The models sported big beehives and heavy eyeliner and also smoked lit cigarettes while strutting the catwalk, trying to emulate Amy’s classic look. This was probably the closest the show came to representing Amy's unique style.

But also can I just point out here that Gaultier’s latest idea might be slightly inappropriate seeing as Monday marked the six-month anniversary of her death. To do something like this so soon, when many are still in mourning may have been more than a little insensitive, no? The finale went as far as covering the models in black veils, to signify her passing.

It seems that Gaultier's tribute was well-intentioned, I’m sure, but is slightly uneasy to look at. I don’t know whether to applaud his efforts or look on in disgust. It seems that Amy’s dad, Mitch, clearly is not a fan of the tribute. He tweeted: "We don't support the Jean Paul Gaultier collection. It's in bad taste."

While usually confident is French dressing, mixing decadent Parisian chic with a slight edge, it seems that’s Gaultier has yet to grasp British style. 

The Best Beauty Accessory this Winter

Whether you like a bright red finish or whether you like to co-ordinate your fingers and your toes or even if you prefer a nice French manicure, nail polish has been most girls’ best beauty accessory for many years now. Your nail colour can be changed as easily as ABC, and you can match you nail colour to your choice in outfit. And this is why we all love polish!

However this year nail polish has been re-vamped and the newest trend isn’t just to have one colour, in fact it’s to have mini art on your nails for all to see. We have seen everything from extreme glitter to pictures on nails. Now this may be a little out of the box for some of you but those of you who want to try something different you can start small.

 One of the most popular nail finishes is crackle and almost every brand has created their own version in a huge assortment of colors. The crackle or shatter effect lets the color underneath the finish show through the top. Another huge trend for almost every season has been metallic – everything from gold to bronze has been see and it’ll take you back to your childhood years.

Now my personal favorite is Barry M’s crackle effect in black, as it’s a really easy way to jazz up your nails and it’s different every time. I’m also obsessed with OPI glitter range at the moment – totally fab and flirty.

You can even get festive with your nails designs, although some designs will need a little more experience and practice. But the whole point in this fab trend is to have FUN!!

Crackle Effect by Barry M

Bronze Goddess by Estee Lauder

Red Glitter by OPI

Get rid of holiday blue with this floral art from Salon Effects

Use a nail pen to add festive pics



Get spooky with festive stickers



Versace for H&M lookbook

Ever since it was announced that power-house Versace will join forces with H&M, everyone’s been buzzing with anticipation about the collection. Now, just a few weeks before the collection launches, H&M have released the lookbook.

Versace for H&M includes men’s wear and women’s wear, and for the first time home furnishings too. Prices will range from £19.99 to £200 for clothing, with home furnishings up to £150 (for a cushion?!).

The line launches in 300 stores worldwide on November 17^th here and November 19^th in America.

Whether the collection is a hit or not depends on the sales, but no matter its outcome I truly cannot wait!

Fashion Fabulous in Home Town

Mayhem descended on a small, quiet town in the cotswolds this past weekend as fashion greats came out to celebrate up and coming designers.


On saturday my local village, Painswick, held the wearable art festival which was set up by local fabric maestro Tim Davies. With judges that included Savannah Miller and Lulu Guinness this was one fashion fabulous event! I absolutely loved the whole day; the whole community came out to celebrate our future fashionistas and I even managed a cheeky natter with Keith Allen (Lily’s dad!) My faves came from the children, who all used recycled materials to create their fab designs.


                                                    Congrats to everyone involved xx