Saturday, 25 May 2019

Couture Is An Attitude

I've been a die hard fan of Jeremy Scott since his wicked collaboration with Adidas back in the day and his uber coveted wing sneakers. His bold designs are always well executed, his passion for fashion is infectious and everything about him is just so damn FUN! I admire how he takes what he does seriously, but he doesn't take himself seriously.


I'm equally a fan of <3 Moschino <3, so you can imagine how thrilled I am that he's creative director. Lately I'm LOVING their gorg scribble collection and apparently so is Hollyweird!



Glamour Spain




Gigi Hadid wore this to the launch of her FAO Schwarz event where she unveiled the new toy soldier uniforms she designed. I love the little details such as the empowering words CELEBRATE, WONDER, DISCOVER, SHARE & TOGETHER on the medal of honour.


Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt also rocked this on a recent press trip to Berlin:





Moschino dominated this year's MET Gala, naturally considering the OTT camp theme, and I'm currently writing a mega thread on the night so stay tuned for that to drop. 

What's your fave creation from Jeremy's wackydooda imagination? 



Friday, 24 May 2019

Darling It's Better Down Where It's Wetter Take It From Me

Chelsea in bloom is a delightful scene every spring when retailers up and down Sloane Street, Duke of York Square and the King's Road in London are flooded with flower sculptures that are guaranteed to leave spectators in awe. It's truly a magnificent sight to witness (just beware if you suffer from hay fever - eeep!) The theme this year was Under the Sea which I was so thrilled to discover. Here's some corkers:



Game of Thrones fans will appreciate this underwater throne!


Pix by Hoilife

No surprises that Polpo recreated a floral tribute to their iconic logo.


How charming is Walpole Dentist Surgery's entry?

A little louder closer for the ppl in the back... <3 <3 <3 <3

I particularity liked this modest yet thought provoking installation by Marshall Wace, which highlighted our detrimental plastic waste crisis. Hopefully it succeeds in making passers by pause and (re)think:


Which tickles your fancy, or should I say, tentacle?



It's Barbaric, But Hey, It's Home

Last night my man and I saw the highly anticipated Aladdin on its opening night. Like most 90's kids, I grew up during the era of Aladdin, Tarzan, Hercules & Mulan, all of which I still remember every lyric to and cherish watching w my brother, Billy. I also adored The Emperor's New Groove, but after my bumbag was stolen in Piccadilly Gardens Manchester in 2003, which had a deep sea diver (fiver £5) and ENG game in, it became a sore subject  :,(


I also remember when I was 8 my brother's godfather, Yianni, took us to the best toy shop in Corfu town, Tsoris. He said we could pick anything and I legged it to Princess Jasmine's Castle which I'd been fawning over all summer:



Disney did a remarkable job of bringing Agrabah to life, the visuals were so captivating and vibrant.





I must admit, Guy Ritchie did a truly spectacular job and exceeded all expectations. Given that I grew up associating Guy with Lock, Stock, I was a little sceptical when I first heard he was directing, but he aced it! The casting was also spot on ~ it's no surprise that Will Smith's infectious joy stole the show, but Princess Jasmine's confidante Dalia also shined. You may recognise Nasim Pedrad, as funny enough back in 2012 during SNL's Housewives of Disney sketch, Nasim played Princess Jasmine!!




Princess Jasmine had a staggering 10 outfit changes throughout the film, thanks to renowned costume designer Michael Wilkinson. From elegant royal gowns, to the citizens of Agrabah's humble salwar kameez, the bold costumes were a feast for the eyes.



I was walking through the Eaton centre (shopping mall) in Toronto recently and it seemed that most windows were adorned with Aladdin merch. MAC have jumped on the hype and created this darling Princess Jasmine collection:


As usual my IG explore feed is full of cakes - this is a no judgement zone, right?!
How magnificent is this cave of wonders cake :O


I adore the variety of gowns Naomi Scott has worn to each premiere on the purple carpet: Off-White in Paris, Brandon Maxwell in LA, Armani in Jordan, Valentino in Berlin and ofc Burberry in London.

LA

Leicester Square, London UK


Berlin

Jordan

Paris


Call me old fashioned, but as Jasmine is arguably the most sultry Disney Princess and given today's digital age where there's a rapidly declining sense of decorum imo, I'm so relived that her depiction oozed polished poise, dignity and class. It is, after all, a children's film - so a level of naivety and innocence intact in characters is to be expected.


Genuflect, show some respect down on one knee...


If you too grew up in the 90's, I wholeheartedly recommend you go see this for the ultimate nostalgia trip. You're in for a treat!



Thursday, 23 May 2019

A Vision Of Ecstasy

I implore you all to follow Pakistani based artist Sara Shakeel on ig & inject some daily glitter into your feed. Oh how I love seeing the world through her diamante lens...

My beloved Greece <3




















Sara's ig success catapulted when her #glitterstretchmarks collages went viral. Her movement on something so natural and yet often shamed was v empowering. 


Sara's debut exhibition The Great Supper is currently held in my old uni town, Greenwich and I encourage fellow Londoners to swing by. We're actually heading to Europe next month and as London is our first stop, I'll be supporting!


Sara revealed that the thought process behind her crystal installation was to honour the sacred time spent between families over the dinner table, which is tragically going out of style. I agree that dinner time is a vital opportunity for us to reconnect as a family, engage and share any new jokes you've heard. It's my favourite time of the day!


These pix of iconic LDN landmarks such as Big Ben, the tube and Oxford Street make me so nostalgic!





How divine would it be to own one of these prints  ~ which would you chose?