Monday 21 December 2009
The Bike Riders by Danny Lyons 2003
With shades of grey
Thursday 17 December 2009
Queen of Hearts
Unknown girl at a Vitamin Water launch Party
(you can get these tights from Topshop for £8...mind you a friend of mine bought them the other day and they ripped within minutes, but they did look VERY nice.)
Wednesday 16 December 2009
Marina and the Diamonds..
Tuesday 15 December 2009
Sunday 13 December 2009
Monday 7 December 2009
Sunday 6 December 2009
Fashion Moment: Tartan
Tom Ford A/W 2010 lookbookWilliam Wallace did battle in it. Queen Victoria decorated Balmoral in it. The Bay City Rollers were rarely seen out of it. Tartan, the beloved emblem of kin, clan and nation of Scots, has evolved into one of the world’s favorite patterns.
Tartan can be dated back to the 3rd century AD. But it was during the Highland romantic revival of the 19th century and the royal visit of George IV to Edinburgh in 1822 that tartan became the official national dress of Scotland.
As traditional as mince pies and nearly as old as the story of Christmas, tartan is synonymous with the season of goodwill and a pattern that never fails to make an appearance on A/W catwalks. This
year saw Tom Ford’s male models sporting tartan suits of muted greys and the quintessentially British velvet smoking jacket with bold tartan evening trousers.
Associations with aristocracy and military gave tartan an air of dignity and exclusivity. Because of this, the fabric went on to become a symbol of the anti-establishment movement of the 1970’s (the punk revolution).
In 2008, Henry Holland’s psychedelic mini-kilts and skinny trews paid homage to ‘punk.’ Vivienne Westwood’s “Fabric of Scotland,” made waves in the 70’s with tartan bondage wear, created for the Sex Pistols. Westwood is thought of as the pioneer of tartan in mainstream fashion. However, she follows in the footsteps of many designers including Jacques Fath famed for his red tartan jacket and Paul Poiret’s simple unstructured dress with enlarged tartan of black, white and pink.
Alexander McQueen, famed for his Highland Rape collection, constantly reminds us of his Celtic roots, boasting that it was a McQueen who rowed Bonnie Prince Charlie over to Skye. He even uses his own clan tartan in his designs. His A/W 2010 collection displays an abundance of luxury materials with traditional patterns of hounds-tooth and tartan.
The grunge movement and ‘Kurt Cobain’ style flannel shirts are now experiencing a revival and can be seen on Olsen twins, Kate Moss and many other young stars. So, lads and lassies who live for the styles of bonnie Scotland can rest assured that tartan will never be far from the fashion scene, whether you are channeling a traditional look, punk, grunge or preppy- you can do it in tartan.
Saturday 5 December 2009
10 things I hate about you
KAT
I hate the way you talk to me
And the way you cut your hair.
I hate the way you drive my car.
I hate it when you stare.
I hate your big dumb combat boots
And the way you read my mind.
I hate you so much it makes me sick.
It even makes me rhyme.
She pauses, then continues.
KAT
(continuing)
I hate it...
I hate the way you're always right.
I hate it when you lie.
I hate it when you make me laugh;
Even worse when you make me cry.
She begins to cry as she continues to read.
KAT
(continuing)
I hate it when you're not around
And the fact that you didn't call,
But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you;
Not even close;
Not even a little bit;
Not even at all.
She looks directly at Patrick. He looks back this time, morose,
thoughtful.
Then she walks out of the room The rest of the class remains
in stunned silence.
Here's lookin' at you kid...
Friday 4 December 2009
Tavi wasn't the first tweenie fashionista....
It seems the whole world has heard of Tavi, the famous 13 yr old blogger. Whether you like her blog or not, you can't deny her talent for whatever it is she is doing.
http://tavi-thenewgirlintown.blogspot.com/ .....if you haven't already had a nosey. However, Prim Magazine, originally an online magazine, was started last year by a 14 yr old....that's right...14! If you are not a fan of Tavi...it does not mean you will not like this. Visit the website to look at previous editions http://primmagazine.com/home.html...you shouldn't be disappointed...here is a little preview for you...
...not bad for a 14 year old huh?
Wednesday 25 November 2009
Mandela Day
Mandela’s global appeal cannot be put down to one characteristic or action. Having spent almost 28 years in prison, Mandela emerged to become the South Africa’s first black president and made a remarkable contribution and attained astonishing results with his policy of peace and reconciliation. His lack of bitterness over his harsh treatment, self-depreciating sense of humour and charisma make a man who inspires people across the world, and across the generations.
This day is about promoting a global movement for good. As Mandela has reminded us, “it’s in our hands” to create a better world. Mandela day serves as a reminder that an individual can make the world of difference and we take inspiration from his example to take responsibility for ourselves and to understand our responsibility to others.
Nelson Mandela spent 67 years of his life actively devoted to promoting and bringing about social change. On Mandela Day we are asked to give just 67 minutes of our time in service to our local community.
Nobel Peace Prize 2009
Many similarities can be drawn between Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama. Only very rarely has a person to the same extent as Obama or Mandela captured the world’s attention and given their people hope for a better future. When it was announced that Obama was to receive the 2009 Nobel Peace prize, he had been in the White house little under 10 months, it was no wonder that the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s decision was met with murmurs around the room.
The will of Nobel states that the prize should be given to “the person or persons who in the preceding year have contributed the most for the benefit of peace.” It can be said that Obama has not yet achieved anything concrete, but it is the conviction of the committee that his efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples is extraordinary, attaching special importance to Obama's work towards a world without nuclear weapons are worthy of the honour.
Should the committee, then, have waited to award the prize until a definitive breakthrough? Some would say so. By awarding the prize the committee aim to enhance and support what Obama is trying to achieve and to send a clear signal to the world that they wish to advocate his efforts thus far.
Thursday 19 November 2009
Sunday 15 November 2009
World AIDS Day
As World Aids day approaches, the virus will once again be brought to the public’s attention. It was on the 6th of January 2005 that Nelson Mandela publically announced the death of his son Makgatho Mandela. The former President of South Africa declared that his son had ‘died of AIDS’ and in doing so he hoped to fight the stigma surrounding the disease. He mentioned to the Sunday Times that he’d also suffered problems with his pancreas. Makgatho had been receiving antiretroviral treatment for more than a year.
Pancreatitis and gall bladder problems, caused by lactic acidosis, are a well known consequence of the ARV drug. This side-effect has almost been hidden from the public eye, due to the medication being constantly billed as ‘life-saving’ despite the potentially lethal levels of toxicity. Many newspapers even have an editorial policy to promote the sale of these drugs and to overlook any countervailing information.
It seems ironic that Makgatho’s death was perhaps related to the very drugs that his Father campaigned for, but we must also remember the work that Nelson Mandela did and continues to do for HIV/AIDS is remarkable. He challenged the taboo that surrounds the disease and urged people to talk openly about the subject.
Thursday 12 November 2009
UN Climate Change Conference 2009
The UN summit in Copenhagen approaches and evidence shows that particular attention needs to be paid to Third World Countries. Looking specifically at Africa, scientists predict an increase of 4 degrees in temperature if drastic changes are not made. The Elders, a group formed by Nelson Mandela and made up of elder statesmen, peace activists, and human rights advocates made their position clear on the matter urging that the G8 take responsibility for the vast majority of greenhouse gas emissions in our atmosphere, and commit to emission cuts of 25-40 percent by 2020 and provide the financial support to help developing countries, particularly the poorest and most vulnerable, namely Africa.
It is thought that Africa’s agriculture will be hit hardest. The average rainfall is predicted to decline significantly in the North and South of Africa. Conversely it is expected to increase thus causing a higher risk of flooding across the East. These shifts in rainfall will inevitably lead to political problems. The continent’s major rivers are shared between a number of countries and are critical for providing water for cities, irrigated agriculture, fisheries and hydro electric power. If a decrease in rainfall occurs it would mean greater competition and a risk of conflict over resources.
Saturday 7 November 2009
BLACK IS THE NEW BLACK
French Vogue Paris Street Style. Winter rolls around and black clothing is synonymous with it-always has been and always will be.
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