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Entries from October 2008

Antony Micallef – Weapon Face

Posted by Rebekah Roy on October 31st, 2008

We pass by so many objects & images each day that we become desensitized. I passed by this sculpture the other day and it just made me start thinking about why we notice some things and not others. Art is always subjective and visceral. I liked that this sculpture is outside in front of the Royal Academy across the street from Abercrombie & Finch where there seems to be a young and enthusiastic crowd outside the store front everyday.

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The placque on the nickel plated sculpture reads: The Idol of Kids Today – Weapon Face. You can see more of Antony Micallef’s work at the Royal Academy from 1 November 2008 to Jan 19, 2009.

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High Heel Work Out

Posted by Rebekah Roy on October 30th, 2008

I think I can walk in high heels. I just blame the shoes if my feet hurt but is it the way I’m walking in my 5 inch heels that’s actually causing the pain? The new edition of the Legwork out High Heel Fitness DVD is out! It was designed by New York multi-disciplinary Kristin Victoria Barron. There is even a version of the DVD for your iPod. This video is designed to give you the strength & posture to walk well in high heels.

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Last weekend I read an article in The Sunday Times about how high heels effect your spine and your entire body – it was a bit disturbing. So if we’re going to still wear high heels we may as well wear them well. I think any exercise is good for you. The Legwork offer classes which I’d definitely try but I think they are only in the states…I haven’t seen the DVD but I maybe it’s worth a try!

Workout DVD so you can walk more gracefully in heels

If you want to walk like a model or if high heels have caused you any pain the Leg Workout DVD promises it can help! I have to confess I'm kind of...

So what makes you feel everyday glamour?

Life is full of cliches. The problem with cliches is that they are usually true. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Beauty comes from within....

Uggs Diamond Quilted Earmuffs From Shudoo

Looking for that perfect gift? How to avoid frostbite and not mess up your hair? Uggs has some great accessories. I've never been a massive Uggs...

EcoSneak

Simple Shoes are basically sustainable shoes that you can live with. These trainers have silk gingham uppers and I really like the sheen on them!...

The New Dr. Martens

You might not recognize these men's shoes as Dr. Martens but I think they're going to be very popular! You can expect the unexpected in...

Sir Tom Baker – Bespoke or Off the Peg?

Sir Tom Baker specialises in classically cut formal suits and modern cutting edge suits. You might not be a rock star but if you'd like to feel...

Wedge Welly

It feels like it's been raining for days - and it has. So the best thing to cheer me up is a pink pair of wellies but with wedges!! Yippy!! I...

Red or Dead Eye Ball

I went to a wonderful event for Red or Dead at Home House in central London. Red or Dead designs footwear, watches, handbags, sunglasses but...

Inbar Spector London Fashion Week S/S 09

This show was such a pleasure to work on. I think I've been walking around with a smile on my face for the past few weeks as I just love Inbar's...

Avsh Alom Gur at London Fashion Week s/s 09

Avsh Alom Gur was a hot ticket for this London Fashion Week - which also means the expectation of the collection are high! Everything about this...

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Pink U + Ur Hand – Style Icon

Posted by Rebekah Roy on October 29th, 2008

I love Pink’s look in the video U + Ur Hand. I think she looks amazing and iconic. Pink might not have the most beautiful face in the world but that has nothing to do with her style power. Pink’s always has such a strong look and you always remember her. She’s done this from day one; she was memorable with her pink hair from her debut album Can’t Take Me Home.

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So many new musician/girl bands are afraid to commit to a strong look or they don’t even have a look and that they just end up looking ordinary like everyone else and you forget them after meeting them.

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It’s not easy to do such great make-up, especially for video or television. Each look probably takes about 3-4 hours!

Grace Jones – Style Icon

I love Grace Jones. She's everywhere right now and she's releasing a new album in November, Hurricane - it's her first studio album to be...

Stonefoxx: Girl Bands

Up and coming girl band Stonefoxx performed their media showcase at the Soho Revue Bar to a full house! So many elements are involved in...

Blondie At Lovebox

Deborah Harry says "Experience counts!"

Lovebox Beth Ditto

You can't help but totally love Beth Ditto!

‘You hear what you see’

I went to the Queen exhibition 'Stormtroopers in Stilettos' near Brick Lane. The event celebrates the 40th anniversary of the band’s formation....

Music on Brick Lane

I love that you can just walk along Brick Lane and listen to some good tunes! Check out Fran and Josh on Myspace.

Boardwalk Empire

I was invited to the advance screening of Boardwalk Empire in Leicester Square - the show launches in the UK on the new Sky Atlantic HD channel....

Bishi – SHOWstudio.com

I've known Bishi for a few years and I loved styling her for this shot as she has such a strong look! Bishi is doing a one-off live performance,...

Celebrity Autobiography at the Leicester Square Theatre

I love going to the theatre, but living in city with so much theatre it's odd to say, but it's hard to know what to go and see. By chance I...

Knaves Grave

Knaves Grave is a fantastic brand new band from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. How new? Their debut video is for their single I Don't Wanna Be Yr AARP...

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Fashion Forecast – Pearls are back!

Posted by Rebekah Roy on October 28th, 2008

Pearls have always been fashionable but they do come and go. Just remember, these are not your grandmother’s pearls but oh wouldn’t you be so lucky if they were! Expect to see more pearls this season, and layered up. In times of turmoil we look for stability and pearls are just perfect for that. It’s about luxury but not indulgent luxury – refined luxury.

Love this classic chic look. You have to be young and fresh to make this look work!

Fashion Forecast Pearls are back!

Monsoon’s Phoebe Statement Necklace only £22.00.

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Loving these layers of contrasting pearls, the Pearl Cluster Necklace is available at Jaegar £99.00.

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Super chic- I think that layers of pearls like this is a much harder look to pull off. You have to have a sense of style and fun to work these long layers. Of course model agent Carley Meagor totally rocks this look!

Fashion Forecast Pearls are back!

Trends: Fashion First – Eco Second

There is a new trend in Eco fashion and the focus has shifted to be fashionable first - understanding that it's fashion that sells, for the most...

Debenham’s Press Day in London

I like going to the Debenham's press day, it's quite impressive as it was in a big marquee right in central London. They show womenswear,...

Hannah Martin: Spur Ring

If you don't know the name Hannah Martin you should. Vivienne Westwood, Christopher Bailey and shoe designer Georgina Goodman are all fans...

Behind the Scenes at Fault Magazine Shoot in Switzerland

This shoot was quite a huge production as we shot in Switzerland with photographer Damien Krisl with set design by Sylvain CabouatI. We shot in...

Wanting Tie-Dye!

I have mixed feelings about tie-dye. Sometime I love it and sometimes I can't stand it. It really depends on how it's done and the colour. I'm...

Jewellery to Covet – Maltese Cross Cuff by Verdura

Coveting this peridot, blue topaz, diamond, enamel and 18k yellow gold Maltese Cross Cuff by Verdura.

Fabergé – Karenina Empereur Emerald Egg

Admiring this beautiful Fabergé emerald egg set in 18 carat white gold with round diamonds. The egg is actually 18mm in height - it's the...

Statement Necklace – Erickson Beamon

I love a statement necklace but often I find them heavy at the back of the neck and end up taking them off by mid-morning. I'm loving this...

Sarah Angold – ’21st Century Armour’

At Premiere Classe in Paris there are so many wonderful accessories, and most of them fall under some very clear trends but after a while they...

Honey Bees & Horses – Jewellery by Bill Skinner

Bill Skinner has been designing over the decades for many famous brands including Asprey, Garrards and Van Cleef and Arpels, Butler and Wilson...

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Grace Jones – Style Icon

Posted by Rebekah Roy on October 27th, 2008

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I love Grace Jones. She’s everywhere right now and she’s releasing a new album in November, Hurricane - it’s her first studio album to be released in 19 years. She’s also on the cover of Dazed & Confused November issue with an art special in a 12-page visual collaboration with photographer Chris Cunningham.

Grace Jones has been a style icon for almost 3 decades. I’ve always been in awe of Grace Jones. There are very few people – artists that I would be excited & nervous to meet – I think Grace Jones would be one of them. First of all I love her voice, it’s so distinct and highly stylized; she has a range of 2 1/2 octaves. And her face, it’s just so beautiful and her skin is so black and she has such perfect skin. Would you believe she’s 60?

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