Dedicated Follower of Fashion

Dedicated Reportage: British Fashion Council London Show Rooms Fall 2012

A Model in Louise Gray

Despite missing the majority of the shows in London this past season, I was still granted the privelege of seeing them up, close and personal, when the British Fashion Council came to town for their now seasonal London Show Rooms.

Whilst nothing really escapes the thrill of see garments sashay down the runway, being able to reach out and touch them, and chat with the designers themselves, is it's own kind of thrill.

Mary Katrantzou

I don't think I'd be exaggerating in saying that Mary Katrantzou is the worlds hottest designer right now. Her work is really phenomenal.

When I was in London I came dangerously close to purchasing the bell dress from her Topshop collection - but despite it only being a fraction of the cost of a "real one" I couldn't part with the $500. So for now I'll just drool over her amazing prints and voluminous silhouettes.

The now infamous "Pencil Dress" - featured above, was insanely detailed and insanely heavy - I literally could not lift it - how they managed to get a model into it - let alone walk in it is astounding. But for the art, totally worth it.

A few of the dresses were simpler and more commercial (probably a good move for Katrantzou - whilst I'm obsessed with the more conceptual designs, simplifying them will make more sales) but still retained her skill and signature - I loved the almost - monochromatic hanger patterned dress with the ever so subtle kaleidoscope/prism detail (also pictured above)

Holly Fulton

I'm completely obsessed with Holly Fulton. She's as cute as a button (see above) and her A/W collection is simply so colourful and whimsical that I smile everytime I see it.

Filled with saturated brights (I love colour year round, but especially for Winter) and featuring Art Nouveau inspired prints and strong graphic lines that still scream with wit and whimsy the collection most definitely swoon worthy. The acrylic jewelry echoed the colour and lines of the collection and, well, I really want all of it!

Nicholas Kirkwood

Ah Nicholas Kirkwood. I'm not sure which I love more, the man, or the shoes, both are adorable. The silhouettes are often classic and always feminine (even the menswear styles) but they're always cheerful and full of character. The attention to detail is fantastic and the man's signature subtle wit is always present.

Love.

Click through for my other faves!

Pavement Princess: Desert Flower

It's an overly indulgent outfit post with a completely cheesy title! Yayness.

On the way back from Coachella we paused in the desert with professional style bloggers Bethany Struble and Peter Adrian, so I decided to make the most of backdrop and outfit photographing skills of Bethany and give you an outfit post most Lookbookers would be jealous of.

I was probably wearing more clothes than 90% of Coachella goers put together, and was leaning more towards Morman chic than Coachella pool party but oh well...

I've been dying for a skirt like this ever since I developed a serious girl crush on Ulyanaa Sergeenko, but no amount of googling, ebaying, pinning and etsying was bringing me closer to my dream. That was until it dawned on me to search for "Victorian Skirt" where I found a costume store liquidating their stock and I found my perfect floor length, high waisted, full sweep skirt. Score.

I paired the skirt with an H&M blouse, Sole Society sandals, Topshop bracelet and a quintessential Coachella accessory, my flower crown (which I purchased last summer at Spitalfields Market in London).

And now for a gratuitous amount of pictures:

It was a wee bit windy...I'm guessing that's why they have wind turbines...

Kelsi x

Dedicated Scene: British Fashion Council: London Show Rooms Party

Myself and Cuit

Having the best of British fashion dropping into Los Angeles twice a year is pretty damn cool and is fast becoming the highlight of any given season. This time they blessed us all with a fancy opening night party..these are the photos.

Models wearing Jonathan Saunders (left) and Peter Pilotto (right)

From left to right, Teresa Marino, myself, Bethany Struble

Models wearing (from left to right) Jonathan Saunders, Roksanda Ilincic, E.Tautz, Todd Lynn

Myself and Amanda Kobritz

Kelsi x

 

Dedicated Traveler: Palihotel X Intermix

I don't normally post this sort of thing...otherwise this blog would just becoming a jumbling mess of promotions and events, I get 100's a day and I think it'd drive you all mad...but when the stars align to bring you an awesome fashionable deal at an awesome fashionable hotel and both my fashion and travel buttons are pushed...well, I think that deserves a mention!

The lovely Palihotel has teamed up with Intermix to offer guests checking in the hotel between April 13th and May 28th 15% off in their Beverly Hills and new schmancy Brentwood store and a complimentary styling session.

Score.

Kelsi x

 

LAFW: Concept Faves: Curly V, Nami, Jen Awad

Ah Concept Fashion Week, for what it lacks in slick production, it makes up for in sheer talent and gumption and is home to some of my L.A favourites.

This time around, with the exception of Nami, I'd spent so much time with these collections (and their designers) that it was like going to see an old friend (literally and figuratively).

I'm always so impressed by L.A designers - from the wit and whimsy of Curly V and his hand made vinyl appliques, to the drama and glamour of the lacy maxi's and party dresses from Nami to the hot mess character collection of floral dresses loaded with sex appeal with from Jen Awad... LAFW has something for everyone and Concept is the place to the see the best and most creative of it.

Enjoy your glimpse into this world:

Curly V

Curly's literal "houndstooth" pattern

Curly V and Blogger Teresa Marino

NAMI 

Jen Awad

Kelsi x