Puppy Love

I've got a gorgeous tabby cat who I LOVE to bits, but I've got my eye on a new pet. A lovely little sausage dog called Alan. He only exists in my mind at present but when I've got a place of my own I'm determined Alan will be one of my first purchases.

For the meantime I might have to satisfy my needs with one of these, a Dachsund Bag from dutchbydesign.com. A bit of a novelty bag but I think they're divine and perfect for me! A pet dog that doesn't need cleaning up after and is just as fashionable as its owner ;) !

R xoxoxox

The Enchanted Palace

This exhibition in on at Kensington Palace currently and is amazing. I recommend it to anyone with an interest in fashion, art or fantasy fairytales. I've never been to Kensington Palace before but it's been transformed into an "Enchanted Palace" with artists and designers such as Vivienne Westwood, William Tempest and Stephen Jones using different rooms to create art installations reflecting different historical stories and figures from the past. As a complete history and fashion geek it goes without saying that I loved it.
Most of the rooms had blacked out windows and the whole exhibition followed quite a spooky and almost sinister theme with bare trees and shadows reflected on the walls and ceilings. One of my favourite rooms was "The Room of Dancing Princesses" which was filled with bare, leafless tress and had the dresses of Princess Margaret and Princess Diana, posed in dancing stances, both tragic stories in their own ways.
Another very striking installation was Vivienne Westwood, who's work I adore anyway. Her room was a huge sweeping staircase called the Room of Flight, which depicted the story of one princess who married for love but later died during childbirth. The dress was placed standing on the staircase and was very ghostly without mannequin or body inside. A simple but powerful statement.

I apologise for the poor photography of the exhibition, cameras weren't allowed so it was very much a sneaky and shoddy job from my bag.

Lots of love, R xoxoxox

Postcards from Paris

I have a lovely boy. I wish I could have gone with him this time, but we'll make it to Paris together, sometime. xox

Fashion Trends and Fashion Colleges.

A fashion trend that is really present in my mind at the moment and that I'm predicting will be big Au/Wi is the Midi length. The maxi trend is huge at the moment, as it always seems to be during the Summer, and spending Saturday at Henley Regatta with a couple of friends from home and the boy it was everywhere. But with different seasons approaching I think it's time to jazz it up a bit and try something different. The length you should be looking for is somewhere below your knees and above your ankles and looks great- a sort of "Vintage Chic". It creates an elegant and feminine look but is so much more practical than the maxi length and gives an opportunity to show off some killer heels too! I'm thinking pleats, floaty, "sways as you walk" type skirts, but you can also opt for the fuller, 50's skirts with a clinched in waist to show off some real womanly curves. Actress Melina Mercouri does it perfectly- tank top, belt, lighter than air skirt.

I also found out last week that I have received a place at London College of Fashion to study Womenswear: Fashion Design next year which I am thrilled about and cannot wait to start now! The thought of studying and living in London is so so exciting and I'm very blessed to have such an opportunity. Now to sort out accommodation and those all important student loans!

All for now folks, over and out

R xoxoxox