Entries from November 2007
Posted by Rebekah Roy on November 26th, 2007
I love going to costume houses and going through all the rails. I’m doing some prep work looking for some items for an upcoming video shoot for The Feeling!
These don’t even look like hats; they just look like huge ornaments or crazy big flowers but actually they’re hats. Some of these hats were used in the film Titanic! How cool is that!

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Play Time
I loved swings when I was little and I'm still partial to the occasional ride at a festival so I was quite delighted to find this swing in...
Flashdance!
Flashdance the musical has just opened in London's West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre. The iconic movie originally opened in 1983 and of course...
Harold Pinter’s Style
If you want to understand Harold Pinter's influence on fashion and pop culture then the video for "Just" is a great place to start. Actually, any...
Knitting
Knitting has become popular again. Maybe it's because it's getting cold outside and we are thinking knitwear or maybe it's just something creative...
Hat Parties in London
I like hats. When I'm wearing a hat I feel very self-conscious but at the same time quite special. Hats have always been an indicator of social...
Death Proof & Stunt Women
I love a good car chase and Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof is all about that!
The film is about psychopathic stunt man, Kurt Russell who...
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Tags: hats, movies, theatre
Posted by Rebekah Roy on November 25th, 2007

Cate Blanchett is one of my favourite style icons – she looks great in just about anything. One of the most difficult challenges for an actress is figuring out what to wear to events before announcing to the world that you’re pregnant. You don’t want to look out of shape, but once you’ve announced your pregnancy the more your pregnancy develops the easier it becomes to dress. This grey column gown by Alberta Ferretti drapes beautifully around Cate’s neckline. The bejeweled shoulder detail and the metallic heels add just a touch of glam. And of course the dress hides any hint of a bump!
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Press Days in London
It was great to run into one of my favourite Hannah's - Hannah Almassi from Grazia!
A...
Jamie Pressly Celebrity Style
Here's a page from The Hairdresser's Journal. I was asked to do a quick writeup on Jaime Pressly. Here's the text just in case you find the...
Ascot Celebrates 300 Years
I went to Ascot today. Royal Ascot doesn't start until June 14th but it still felt like a magical place! This season will be quite exciting as...
Luella Bartley at Pamflet
Pamflet had their first salon evening, with Luella Bartley at Drink Shop & Do. It was a lovely evening, with wine and cake and Luella reading a...
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Tags: celebrities, Events, style icon
Posted by Rebekah Roy on November 25th, 2007

The A/W trends are all about making statements and being seen! From shoes and handbags littered with rhinestones to the head-to-toe blocks of colors, the clothes on London’s fashion streets shout: look at me!
The ‘hot’ trends begin with the sweater dress. This comfortable and versatile piece is perfect for going from a day at the office to a night on the town. Check out Paul & Joe Sister’s Frill Ribbed Sweater Dress, colors range from neutral gray and beige to red and purple. Also, check out Urban Outfitters’ Fornarina Key Hole Back Sweater Dress (ex 2: £90), and Full Circle Crochet Back Mohair Tunic (ex 3: £65) in navy. For an easy day to night look, team it up with bright gem colored tights (or leggings) and patent leather shoes!
The delightful Elana S.

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Joan Crawford – Trend Setter
We tend to think that it's only recently that celebrities and film stars influence and make fashion trends but there has always been a...
Quilting is back!
I have always been fascinated by the history of quilting so I was quite excited when Jeff Garner of Prophetik told me there was going to be...
Urban Outfitters
I'm often out shopping as I'm always looking for things for other people or for shoots. I find when I'm working I can't focus on myself so I...
Paying to Intern?
Most interns don't realize how valuable work experience is, but one lucky winner is paying over $10,000 USD to spend one week as an intern at...
Elle – Shop Girl to Stylist!
You'd be surpised at how many wan-a-be stylists refused to work as a shop assistant. The experiences you gain from working in a shop can be...
Leopard Print
We saw Christopher Kane's fun and bright animal print cashmere sweaters on the catwalk for Spring/Summer 09 and now we're going to be seeing...
Nottingham Trent – Sew What?
There are now only 5 weeks until the Sew What? Fashion Show! I recently went to London to Shepherd’s Bush and Berwick Street and bought the...
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Tags: fashion assistants, trends, Urban Outfitters
Posted by Rebekah Roy on November 24th, 2007
One of the best things about cleaning out your closet is giving your unwanted clothing away! I’m not minimalist by any means but I hate having unwanted stuff around. It’s always better to give it to a friend or to a charity shop. There’s lots of things about putting your clothes in an Oxfam bin that we never really think about. Please wash your clothes because Oxfam isn’t able to afford to dry clean or wash the items. Oxfam deposit boxes are everywhere and they are really quite large – on occasion people have been found living in them! I heard that one person even got stuck inside! Also, if you put a pair of shoes in you should tie them together or put them in a bag. Also, don’t just drop clothes in the bin: put them in a bag first and tie up the bag, that way they stay clean. There are lots of annoying people out there who dump garbage into the clothing bins, anything from dirty nappies to beer cans to used needles. There are more clothes in these bins then you think! And everything gets recycled, if it’s not wearable it can be made into rags! 

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Eco Fashion in the UK
This exhibition is going on a short tour in the UK and it's worth going to see. You'll think about so much more the next time you do your laundry....
Beautiful Soul Spring/Summer 2012
Beautiful Soul is known for its bespoke Kimono Collection and this is Nicola Woods second ready to wear collection which is called ‘Summer...
H&M – The Conscious Collection
H&M is launching an ethical collection called 'The Conscious Collection' for spring.
Eco-fashion is more than a trend. In the UK events like...
Recycle Your Christmas Tree!
I always feel so sad when I see an abandoned Christmas tree on the street. However, there is a bit of comfort knowing it will be recycled and...
Environmental Justice Foundation
Over the years I have had the pleasure of working with the lovely model Max Rogers (you may recognise him from the recent Tommy Hilfiger...
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Tags: Eco-Fashion, ethical
Posted by Rebekah Roy on November 24th, 2007
I used to live in Montreal and everyone there cycles. Except for winter, it’s the perfect city for cycling as there are lots of dedicated bike paths throughout central Montreal. I never had a bike this cool or this expensive (approximately £6200), but I love it!

Chanel also includes in the collection – bejewelled bicycle clips for trousers!

Source Vogue.co.uk
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New Girl Crush – Sweet Caroline
Caroline? Caroline who? I may hear you ask.
Why she is my newest girl of the moment. We all know I'm a huge fan of Olivia Palermo but well,...
Shoplifting at Chanel
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During the past couple of years we've read about lots of luxury shops being victims of the smash-and-grab raiders - it...
Chanel Mania
Oh how I do adore Chanel; the quilted bags, the pearls, the perfume. Hell, I even love the carrier bags. I’m so excited to see the film, released...
Chanel and Audrey Tautou
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I can't wait to see Audrey Tautou in the movie Coco Before Chanel, directed by Anne Fontaine. It's a biopic of celebrated...
Lily Allen has Style
I've always liked Lily Allen. I loved her style in the video Smile: a vintage prom dress, trainers and gold hoop earrings. It was such an original...
Shoe Trends for Autumn/Winter 08/09
Some things are not for everyone, but isn't that what fashion is all about - personal style? Well, I love these Chanel shoes and yes if I had the...
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Tags: Chanel