Fashion

Friday, April 30, 2010

first of may

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And in May Day spirit, why not watch some Morris Dancing? But mashed up with 'Acid Rain' by The Growlers for something a little different:



moodboard

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1. bill owens 2. dries van noten 3. hollie fernando 4. own photo 5. american apparel
6. ali macgraw in 'love story' 7. faye dunaway in 'the eyes of laura mars' 8. jane birkin and serge gainsbourg 9. carmen kass by lina scheynius
10. julie delpy and ethan hawke in 'before sunrise'.


wear camel colours, carry a basket, consider thin summer knits, have julie delpy as your style model in all things philosophy, love and intellect related, wear high socks just below the knee, have a bill owens photograph framed for your room.

Brown Thomas Style Sessions

This Saturday 1st May and Sunday 2nd May join me at Brown Thomas as I present a series of style workshop on summer weekend wear.

Get tips on how to create a versatile wardrobe that will carry you through the season and just about any occasion - wedding, races, BBQ, picnic, party, the possibility of a heat wave...
The Brown Thomas team and I will be on hand to help you choose the best pieces for your lifestyle and with handy pointers on how to maximise your wardrobe potential with a few simple accessories.

Info: www.brownthomas.com
Saturday 1st May: 12pm -1pm - 2pm - 3pm - 4pm
Sunday 2nd May: 1pm - 2pm - 3pm - 4pm - 5pm

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Clickini Time!

I received my summer bikini in the post yesterday from Clickini.com. It's a Pistol Panties two-piece - very Betty Paige. I positively squealed with excitement when opening the gorgeous packaging. The high-waisted bottoms are perfect for a pear shape and feature a cheeky cut out and bow at the back. I'm thinking vintage sunnies, wedges and a pitcherful of Margarita to complete the look. Only six weeks and counting until I head off to sunnier climes. Until then, I'll be striking sexy Vargas girl poses in the mirror.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

WeWe Kids Clothing by Folake Huntoon Imports Fabrics, & Trims from Nigeria

WeWe Kids Clothing by Folake Huntoon imports fabrics, & trims from Nigeria

WeWe Kids Clothing is created by Folake (Kuye) Huntoon, a Nigerian based designer & celebrity stylist located in Beverly Hills, California.

WeWe, means “little ones” in Yoruba, a Nigerian Tribe. A great deal of WeWe's fabrics, trims and other materials are imported directly from Nigeria.

Magic of The Tutu Article by Shannon Henrici, MyBabyClothesBoutique

Magic of The Tutu Article by Shannon Henrici, MyBabyClothesBoutique

"The tutu has been said to have been the greatest costume invention of all time. It has withstood the test of time and even found its way into today’s fashion. I ask myself, what is it about a tutu that has done what other fashion styles have failed to do..."

Read The Magic of The Tutu Article by Shannon Henrici, from MyBabyClothesBoutique.

Koolabah Kids Clothing from Portugal - High Quality Clothing for Kids 0-6 Years

Koolabah Kids Clothing from Portugal - High Quality Clothing for Kids 0-6 Years

Koolabah Kids Clothing from Portugal creates high quality clothing for kids from 0-6 years.

Koolabah's inspiration is drawn from Japanese simplicity & Scandinavian functionality, proposing clean lines, neat shapes & quirky details that make each piece a small work of art.

Kids Fashion Award-Asia 2010 Winners - Cashmere Kids by Goyo & Ajo. Bebe

Kids Fashion Award-Asia 2010 Winners - Cashmere Kids by Goyo & Ajo. Bebe

The Kids Fashion Award-Asia 2010 winners are:

Cashmere KIDS by Goyo from Mongolia, offering a modern locally made collection, & Ajo. Bebe from the US, offering handmade, practical & chic accessories popular with celebrity moms.

The Kids in Fashion & Style Tradeshow takes place in Seoul, Korea from May 20-22.

Agoo Apparel's Spring Athletic Wear lets your little one "Stay out and Play"

Agoo Apparel's Spring Athletic Wear lets your little one Stay out and Play

Suri Cruise was spotted in NYC sporting Agoo Apparel's Spring Athletic Wear Collection is uniquely styled to let your little one "Stay out and Play".

Agoo's stain resistant, antibacterial, UV protection kids clothing is functional, fashionable and makes being a kid more fun.

Don't miss Agoo's new Ultimate Rain Gear - guaranteed the best.

Suri Cruise in NYC Sporting Kidorable's Fairy Rainboots & Backpack

Suri Cruise in NYC Sporting Kidorable's Fairy Rainboots & Backpack

Suri Cruise was spotted in NYC sporting Kidorable's Fairy Rainboots and Backpack in People Magazine.

Kidorable speaks to the precious spirit of childhood with products that excite their imaginations & enrich their lives at play.

Check out Kidorable's April Showers Contest on Facebook and Twitter!

Baobab Australia - Completely Modern Look in Kids Clothing

Baobab Australia - Completely Modern Look in Kids Clothing

Baobab from Australia creates a completely modern look in kids clothing, from newborn to 6 years old.

This gorgeous children's clothes range of stylish basics is made from the softest brushed cotton fabric and is available in a range of lovely colors which can be mixed, matched & layered, creating a stunning wardrobe for every child.

Baby Dior Mini-Me Collection Spring/Summer 2010

Baby Dior Mini-Me Collection Spring/Summer 2010

Inspired by Christian Dior's women's collection, Baby Dior's mini-me collection harks back to the roots of the fashion house with the original Cannage pattern.

The signature print for Baby Dior's designer children's clothing collection is a dreamy, floral interpretation of leopard print.

american apparel's new look

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Today I met up with a couple of acquaintances known within my circle of friends as 'The Geordie Sophies'. We met at a party back in December after myself and my friend Emily spied them at the bar and joked that they looked like us in an alternative universe. Funnily enough Sophie S recognised me from this blog and the four of us saw the rest of the night out with fantastic conversation punctuated with lots of 'oh, me too!' moments. The two of them had moved down from Newcastle, hence the Geordie label (a city I'm fond of as it's where I was born and home to my Father's 'odd side' of the family) and they were truly poor and probably very chilled to the bone living in a flat with a broken heater.

Times have thankfully changed now that they both have jobs; Sophie S got a position at American Apparel just before I left for the States. The subject of 'American Apparel's new look' was one subject of discussion as Sophie explained that the brand has banished all 80s lame from the stores (you may know said lame caused quite a stir-
a riot infact when it was all boxed off to Brick Lane for a big warehouse sale..) in favour of a more 90s preppy look. The preppy look itself isn't a particularly new thing but it's stronger concentration is and I'm all in favour of a much needed stock overhaul. I left The Sophies with American Apparel the new promised land of riding pants and staple high waist knickers and must confess this has kickstarted my renewed love for the brand.

Don't mistake this spring clean as a polishing up of their overtly sexy image though, 'they still love an opportunity to make anything out of mesh' Sophie laughed. I just cringe at the price points for these lovely new items. £42 for
chambray pocket shorts? Or £52 for simple button up shirts? I still scratch my head in wonderment; is this really the price of clothes that have been ethically produced or are they slapping on a heftier value? Either way I shall for now press my nose to the window, coo from afar and plot my next purchase.

fall christopher kane for the summer

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With my dire 'just back from traveling' state of finances, spending has turned into a luxury. The fact that Summer seems to have arrived (or did the Californian desert confuse my internal thermostat?) helps as bringing a bottle of homemade sweet tea to a outdoor friend date over buying a coffee is perfectly appealing. So while my wish to leave it a couple of weeks before returning to work has left me much more relaxed I am somewhat poorer! But poor in a romantic way, you must understand. Magazines and spontaneous charity shop stops are however being sacrificed for now.

I met up with my dear friend Ellis yesterday (you may remember we went to Stockholm together) for a novel drink and as soon as the utterance 'Shall we pop to the charity shops?' escaped her lips I felt like an addict with blurred rationale. 'Yes, but Ellis don't let me buy anything. I mean it.' Her silence spoke a thousand words and half an hour later I left the place with two items and a guilty sense of satisfaction. She had suggested the first item to me (which I'm wearing in the photograph). One of our shared loves is the sheer black blouse, an item we have together discovered is very easy to find in second hand shops. My response to the embroidery however was a sort of "blah 'florals'" shrug until I considered it worn with a little leather skirt for a Christopher Kane spin. The advantage of my current nicely browned legs and an unusual outfit for warm summer evenings out won me over and after wearing it all day with my high waisted jeans I'm glad I did. Let the hunt for a black leather skirt worn for evening ciders on our boat commence. Here's to unsupportive friends and lapses in willpower!

Bumper Giveaway!

I Blog Fashion is giving readers the chance to get a head start on summer with one of four bumper goody packs to be won. Each bag contains:

Girls (3):

Sally Hansen airbrush legs
Sally Hansen nail varnish
Kate Moss Vintage perfume
Rimmel nail varnish x 2
Rimmel bronzing powder
Rimmel liquid eyeliner
Rimmel kohl eyeliner
Rimmel lipstick x 2
Rimmel matte perfection foundation
NYC lip plumper
NYC mosaic face powder x 2 (large; small)
NYC eyeliner

Guys (1):

Beckham signature hair & body wash
Beckham signature Story eau de toilette
David Beckham Instinct eau de toilette
Adidas Ice Dive eau de toilette
Adidas shower gel x 1
Adidas hair & body gel x 2

To be in with a chance of winning, just answer the following question:

Which supermodel is one of the faces of Rimmel?
a) Kate Moss
b) Naomi Campbell
c) Gisele Bündchen

Send your answer, name and address to iblogfashion (at) gmail (dot) com by Friday, April 30th. Winners will be posted on I Blog Fashion the following day.

Good luck!

Monday, April 26, 2010

Catimini Designer Children's Clothing from France - 20% off Cute Little Clothes

Catimini Designer Children's Clothing from France - 20% off Cute Little Clothes

Online Children's Boutique Cute Little Clothes is offering 20% off on Catimini Summer 2010 Collection with coupon code: CATIMINI20.

Shop now as this offer is only good until Wednesday, April 28th 8:00 am pacific time.

Be sure to check out CLC's new eco-friendly gift packaging.

Everything But The Princess Girl's Boutique - Wonderful Selection of Girl's European & American Fashion

Everything But The Princess Girl's Boutique - Wonderful Selection of Girl's European & American Fashion

With over 50 brands to choose from around the world Everything But The Princess, offers one of the largest online selections for girls (baby to teen) from head to toe.

Some of the designers stocked include:
3 Pommes, Cakewalk, Carbone, Catimini,
Deux Par Deux, Elaine et Lena, ilovegorgeous,
Isobella & Chloe, Jean Bourget, Jottum,
Kaiya Eve Pettiskirts, Kate Mack, Lelli Kelly,
Lemon Loves Lime, Little Mass,
Luna Luna Copenhagen, Mim Pi, Misha Lulu,
Monnalisa, Moo Boos, Mud Pie Baby,
Ooh La La Couture, Oopsy Daisy Pettiskirts,
Paper Wings, Room Seven, Tralala & many more!

Everything But The Princess makes shopping easier with their Shop By Theme feature:
- Birthday Girl
- Nautical Looks
- Pretty Princess
- Rocker Girl
- Preppy Chic
- European Looks
- Formal Occasions
- Baby Gifts

Get 15% off on ALL inventory including clearance items with code: Dash15.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

emily


photograph by Patrice Jackson

I meant to mention.. the lovely Emily of After The Teacups posted this interview with me. it's from back in February but I'm afraid that I delayed her publishing due to faffing about with sending her photos. Some of you may remember Emily from a while back when she had her previous blog Jottings of a Fashionista. Thank you so much for such a nice little piece, Emily!

On a side note, the pictures that Patrice took over the Coachella weekend have been developed so this is another newbie. Patrice is probably of the only people that I would trust to take my photo while I brush my teeth and for it to come out anywhere near flattering! At the risk of being terribly self indulgent and photo heavy I'll get the rest up soon..

Friday, April 23, 2010

back

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i'm back on hometurf.
bye bye to pancake breakfasts.
bye bye the lovely New York Times.
bye bye to five minutes of repeating 'Joanna, wake up.. Joanna, wake up' in addition to her alarm every morning.
bye bye to handwashing knickers.
bye bye to bleary eyed nighttime sessions of watching CNN in hushed Greyhound stations.
bye bye to wearing the same pair of cut off shorts every. single. day.
bye bye to couchsurfing friends made along the day.
bye bye to 20% tipping culture.
bye bye to map reading.
bye bye to piggly wiggly.
bye bye to denny's. we really, really loved you.
bye bye to singing superfast jellyfish in unison.

I guess this is where things go back to normal? Joanna and I shall return to our own cities and phone calls shall resume in place of 24/7 company. I'm currently running on adrenaline with jet lag and one hour of kip converging to create a feeling of almost drunk sleepy haze. Time to throw myself into my closet, running my fingers through the multiple morning dressing options I've been reunited with. And snooze.

I miss you already America. Hand on heart I really do. But I'd forgotten I owned these many shoes!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

The Sweetest Thing FUNDRAISER to support Cookies for Kids' Cancer

The Sweetest Thing FUNDRAISER to support Cookies for Kids' Cancer

Petit Confection, a French inspired children's clothing line is holding a virtual fundraiser from now until May 1st to support Cookies for Kids' Cancer, a charity that raises funds to support pediatric cancer research.

Their goal is to raise $10,000 within the next 2 weeks through online donations.

Petit Confection is the creation of fashion designer Olivia Anh-Chi Huynh, who has been designing and serving as creative director in the children’s market for the past four years.

Cookies for Kids’ Cancer™ was founded by a mom inspired by her son’s ongoing fight against cancer. Through the concept of local bake sales, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer™ inspires individuals, organizations, and businesses to join in the fight against pediatric cancer.

sevigny

These photographs crept into my consciousness via Ringo, have a banana! (I can always count on Siri to keep me updated with all things Chloe Sevigny when I'm otherwise engaged) and they reaffirm my belief that Sevigny holds the title of 'most successful haircut of the year.' Naturally it goes without saying she still holds the 'most badass person to grace the earth' position too.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

c-coachella

We've reached our final destination of our USA trip. Which is a bittersweet fact in itself but the mood is so upbeat after a lovely few days at Coachella that it doesn't matter and dare I say it, we're feeling ready to leave. Much time was spent with Patrice over the past few days (four performances, four car journeys, two trips to Dennys, one viewing of Pretty in Pink and one trip to Sprinkles worth to be exact) who stole the show at Coachella with her pretty homemade feather headdress. It was actually the first time meeting her (though in that typical 21st century style of 'internet' friendship I've known her for a while through Abby.) and Joanna and I were most sad to have to say goodbye to her at the Greyhound station in Los Angeles yesterday. Back to Coachella; Phoenix, Gorillaz, Vampire Weekend were all amazing. The three of us played Thomas Mars VS Damon Albarn. Thomas was in the lead after the Phoenix performance (if you ever get the chance I insist you see them, their music is really best listened to live and you'll fall in love with Thomas on stage) until Damon sang his duet with Yukimi Nagano during the Gorillaz set and their chemistry caused the cutest most romantic goosebump inspiring moment. We three are unanimous that while Thomas is gorgeous and French and sensitive, Damon has that rougher persona that suggests he might conk somebody on the nose for you. Which I suppose is an attractive quality?
Joanna is sitting on the bed watching me type and tapping her fingers with impatience to go and explore San Francisco so I must wrap it up. Here are few of Patrice's pictures from the weekend. As a photographer she carried five cameras around without fail so many were taken and are yet to come. Eyjafjallajökul's insistence on messing us about means we are unsure whether our flight scheduled for Thursday will go ahead. This would have been fine by a us a few days ago but after making extensive to-do lists during our 10 hour Greyhound trip to San Francisco we're now more enthusiastic about the prospect of returning home.


PS, you won't be surprised to hear that Coachella was a feast for the eyes in terms of beautifully outfitted girls. If you ever lose your style mojo, you know where to go..

Baby Holiday Elegant Children's Clothing from Poland

Baby Holiday Elegant Children's Clothing from Poland

Baby Holiday from Poland designs classic and elegant children's clothing inspired by English style.

Baby Holiday emphasizes elegance, timeless pattern-designing and highest quality.

All garments are hand-finished and hand-embroidered with the finest Italian and Spanish fabrics.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Mamaom Ogranics Limited Edition Mommy and Me Styles S/S 2010

Mamaom Ogranics Limited Edition Mommy and Me Styles S/S 2010

Just in time for Spring, MamaOm has created new Limited Edition Mommy and Me Styles that are super soft, funky, organic and chemical free.

Congratulations to MamaOm's designer MariaFer Florido who showcased her collection on the catwalk at MIAMI fashion week!

Noro Kids Clothing by Parisian Designer Claire Lefort

Noro Kids Clothing by Parisian Designer Claire Lefort

A new brand at Boutique Little Fashion Gallery is Noro, created by Parisian fashion designer Claire Lefort.

Claire's travels and multi-cultural environment inspire her to create clothes made from refined & exquisite fabrics and with original cuts. A blend of Paris and elsewhere - the Noro collection is sincere, simple and elegant.

Sophie Catalou's Spring/Summer 2010 Kids Collection

Sophie Catalou's Spring/Summer 2010 Kids Collection

Sophie Catalou's Spring/Summer 2010 collection features retro, 50's inspired dresses for girls and stunning sets for boys.

Sophie Catalou is designed by stylists in Barcelona who create this unique imaginative and cosmopolitan look for little ones.

Shop for Sophie Catalou at Cute Little Clothes.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Hanna Andersson's Sea and Sun Sale - 20% off Site-Wide

Hanna Andersson's Sea and Sun Sale - 20% off Site-Wide

Hanna Andersson's Sea and Sun Sale has begun! Get 20% off site-wide + free shipping on orders over $100.

Hanna offers soft quality kids clothing inspired by Swedish Heritage.

Be sure to shop now, this offer is for a limited time...

Francoise Studio's Handmade & Custom Designs Love Collection

Francoise Studio's Handmade & Custom Designs Love Collection

Francoise Studio has designed a wonderful new versatile mix-n-match Spring/Summer Love Collection - all about shapes and volume, and combines fashion, comfort and fun!

Get 15% off Francoise Studio's handmade & custom designs with code: DF15.

ASOS Mid Season Sale on Designer Children's Cltohes

ASOS Mid Season Sale on Designer Children's Cltohes

Online UK retailer ASOS is having its mid-season sale with 50% off on designer children's clothing including brands: ANTIK BATIK, D&G, Diesel, EVISU, Hackett, IKKS, Miss Sixty, Molo, No Added Sugar, Ollie, Replay and many more.

Free UK shipping and returns with code: LITTLETREATS and flat rate shipping worldwide.

Roberto Cavalli Angels & Devils Kids Clothing from Italy

Roberto Cavalli Angels & Devils Kids Clothing from Italy

Designed by the internationally renowned Roberto Cavalli, Cavalli Angels & Devils offers striking and modern children's clothes.

Following the lead of his adult brand, Italian designer Roberto Cavalli makes a splash with his dramatic style and flattering cuts.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

CFW - Opera Lane Young Designer Award

It's shaping up to be an exciting week. In addition to hosting the Joanne Hynes SS10 trunk show, I'll also be on the judging panel of the Opera Lane Young Designer Awards. Joining me on the night will be designers Mia O'Connell and Clare O'Connor and Evening Echo fashion editor Emma Connolly. The winner will have the opportunity to display and retail their collection at Opera Lane which has become the hottest retail space in Cork city. Tickets (€20) are still available to buy from www.tickets.ie and at Origin Hair Design, Drawbridge Street. For further details log onto: www.corkfashionweek.com.

Joanne Hynes Trunk Show

With pop-up showcases the new style sobriquet, designer fare has never been more accessible. Take Joanne Hynes who is rolling out her Brown Thomas, Cork trunk show (021 480 5555) from April 15th to 25th. Pop in store on Saturday, April 17th where I'll be hosting an introduction to the Joanne Hynes SS10 collection featuring an interactive style workshop and one-to-one customer time with Joanne herself. For updates and events visit www.joannehynes.com.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

around the corner

dear diary,
we're in venice beach, it's sunny, there are palm trees, everyone has take away coffee cups, rayban wayfarers and attractive dogs.
we've only 8 days of our trip left.
excuse me while I weep into my sleeping bag.
the good news is coachella is just two days away.
charlotte gainsbourg should be able to soothe my current state of melancholy.

austin, texas

Monday, April 12, 2010

Chic eKids Boutique - Unique Designer Clothing for Babies & Children

Chic eKids Boutique - Unique Designer Clothing for Babies & Children

Chic eKids sells unique high end designer clothing for babies and children from newborn to 6 years old. Launched in October 2009, Chic eKids is UK based and ships worldwide.

Chic eKids offers a range of traditional babies clothing such as Emile et Rose and Petit Bateau, to newer contemporary brands that appeal to a niche market, such asHucklebones, Kicokids, Right Bank Babiesand Ola & Olek.

For Spring/Summer '10 Chic eKids has added three more brands - Jake & Maya, Christina Rohde & Floatimini.

Chic eKids carries Right Bank Babies - unique reversible dresses and shirts for girls and boys, with over 12 styles in stock.

Get 10% off at Chic eKids with code: DASH10

Truvo.ie - Guest Judge


Check out my guest judge appearance today @ Dublin's Bow Boutique for Truvo.ie. Log on and share your opinion on local finds too!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

The Fashion Bloggers' Brunch @ Milano's

A sunny Saturday afternoon warrants a good brunch, dontcha think? To honour the appearance of the orange ball in the sky, the Irish fashion bloggers hit up Milano's for some chow and chat. Antipasti and vino, followed by warm mushroom bosco salads and some rather fetch lemon gelato and tiramisu made us all giddy as gumdrops. The staff were super duper friendly and the goody bags were prodigious to say the least. Thanks to Coty for hooking us up with everything from Sally Hansen airbrush legs and nail varnie, Rimmel bronzer and N.Y.C. lip plumper (and that's just the start of it!). We'll be glowing like goddesses before the summer hols! Oh...Nicky's Rag Tales had a swell idea of taking the brunch on tour. Antwerp or New York anyone?

Unique Boutiques

Check out my article in The Sunday Times Style today on Unique Boutiques. Read how Anewspace, Indigo & Cloth, The Bernard Shaw, Joanne Hynes, Style @ Tankardstown and Bow Boutique are changing the future of shopping. It's all about concept and hybrid stores - some even come with a free cocktail. Prepare to embrace the new retail experience!

Saturday, April 10, 2010

ann margaret and travel updates

A little update from San Diego. Firstly it must be said that I'm missing blogging so very much, it's shameful to admit that feeling out of the loop saddens me but I'm also having so many adventures and crossing paths with so many lovely people which more than makes up for it.
Some of the adventures so far have involved a secret party with lots of Beirut style bands fiddling away in a disused railway tunnel in Atlanta, being invited by strangers on the street to parties that sound cool (until you get there and when faced with a room of silent 30 year olds come to realise that a good party never requires extra people being scouted on the street) and driving around Austin in the most beautiful little 1971 Volkswagen.

I can't gush enough about Couchsurfing.com; if you're going traveling, you must use it. It reinstates trust in strangers that today seems so rare and the generosity of other people is crazy. The best experiences we've had have been in cities where we've been Couchsurfing (Philly, Brooklyn, Austin, I'm looking at you..) and it's as safe as anything else-always follow your instincts but we haven't encountered anybody who has had a bad experience.
Now, please lovely people be kind enough to update me on what I've been missing. Which underground It-girls are you pining over and crushing on, which new designers are blowing up a storm and which editorials have been inspiring you? Spill, spill, for I am like a dotty Grandmother who needs to be kept in the loop. Two weeks until I return back to normal blogging life.. A bittersweet thought.

I leave you with pictures of the very cool Ann Margaret; watch the video of her fighting off Elvis Presley in Viva Las Vegas and tell me it doesn't make you swoon.

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Friday, April 9, 2010

Move Over GaGa


Fashion gaydar alert! Once more Neil, I am humbled by your sartorial sixth sense. Your cheque is in the post...

P.S. A special mention to Neil's source - The WOW Report
P.P.S. Loving the turban although it has to be said, I've been working that trend like a Times Square pickpocket. Snaps to me!

From: Neil
To: Annmarie

The internet has finally cottoned on to a fierce new fashion diva rockin the Kasbah: it's the fabulously named Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned of Quatar, and the only thing longer than her name is her haute couture shopping list. And why not? What else do you do if you're wife number three? Her style rule is monochrome colours only and yes, while it may be easy to dress well when you're funded by two billion barrels of crude oil, nevertheless it's a refreshing change from GaGa's budget use of household duct tape or worse, thrifty art students. I'm off out to buy a lottery ticket...

Blog post here: http://worldofwonder.net/2010/04/08/Mo_Mozah_please/

More pics here:
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