Monica Vinader Competition

Favourite brand of the stars, Monica Vinader has launched an amazing new competition, 'My Best Friend' where you could win a new colourway of the brand's gorgeous Fiji bracelet (see the pink version above). I'm going to help judge the competition. Read more (I did a guest post on their site) and enter:

http://blog.monicavinader.com/guest-post-the-power-of-personalisation

Suzi Kemp

I saw Suzi Kemp's work at 'First Thursdays' (where galleries are open in the East End and there are free beers). Thought her work was fun (and very affordable to boot).


About the artist: http://www.suzikemp.com/
More info about First Thursdays: http://www.firstthursdays.co.uk/

Feeling Fearne

Looking much like a bobbed version of Twiggy, there’s no denying the sixties influence behind Fearne Cotton’s latest collection for Very.co.uk. Loving the blue shift.

Burberry's New Body

"© Copyright Burberry/Testino"

I opened the Metro this morning and my eyes were met with Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley languishing naked beneath a carefully draped, rose gold satin trench. Few things have made me question my sexuality of late but this was definitely borderline.

The reason for this rather risqué campaign? The model is launching ‘Burberry Body,’ the brand’s new fragrance.

Christopher Bailey says:

"Burberry Body is the most exciting launch that we have ever created and captures the iconic spirit of the brand today in a striking and sensual way. Rosie's effortless style and her staggering beauty made her the natural choice as the first Burberry Body."

And Rosie:

''It’s a huge honour to be working with Burberry again, a brand that put my career on the map and helped launch me. To be asked to be the first 'Burberry Body' is an amazing compliment.''

I predict a media stir similar to that of the Brooke Shields/Calvin Klein collaboration (“nothing comes between me and my Calvins”).

Bet some other things will be stirring too…

Burberry Body Campaign (Video NTSC)
http://www.burberrybrand.com?p=G3HoJxyN4k691rqKrHM2eA

I Love House of Sunny!

House of Sunny's first collection, sponsored by TIGI, drew in an unprecedented crowd of over 800 followers. Top photographer Wayne John shot the featured collection’s Look Book. The line’s key piece was used for the Tigi campaign by JIV. Italian Vogue picked up on the buzz and the label hit an ultimate high when the fashion bible featured the brand. The label’s future was quoted as looking ‘bright’ and named as 'The House of the Rising Sun'.

Sunny says, “The clothes are made with something very special and we sell them to ladies who understand this. They are exclusive pieces that are stooped in impact and sincerity, but only if you understand them. Fashion is very personal. Like you hang a painting on the wall, it’s an idea of hanging a piece on you”.

Check out the lookbook/video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8l59VJRTjM&feature=related

The Pyjama Store

It might be a sign I’m getting older, but at the moment (when I’m not working late, flat-hunting or partying) I like nothing better than coming home, putting my pyjamas on and getting into a freshly-made bed. I defy any hard-working girl to deny they love this too. What can tilt the level of this enjoyment to climax? Why, a brand new pair of PJs of course! The Pyjama Store have lots of lovely ones and they’re on sale at the moment – back of the net zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

http://www.thepyjamastore.com/sale/womens-sale

How Fabulous!

Sarah (of www.orfalseglitter.com) and I made our heady debut in Fabulous Magazine lately. We're the ones in the circle and yes, I am the one grabbing for a canape as if my life depended on it. Classy.

We received our fifteen minutes for attending a blogging event at Fabulous HQ. It was great fun; we got our hair and make-up (they used MUA products) done, dressed up in New Look threads (in honour of their Style the Nation TV program) and then took part in a fashion show. I had one too many and began to think various one-legged poses would be a good idea. They were not, obviously. I will leave these shots to your imagination and leave you with some (slightly) more sedate images.

Sarah and a cupcake


Bianca and a cupcake

The cupcakes before being eaten

We pose

Crazy LCF/New Look collaboration shoes

Bloggers listen intently

Lots of lovely MUA make-up (it's really good and really cheap - you can buy it in Superdrug!)

Saz gets her make-up done

The finished result

Blue steel

Posing in New Look clothes

More posing in New Look clothes

Eek!

Oh dear. I must've thought I was Jordan for a second there!

Attempting the classic 'Alexa' pose.

The lovely ladies that work at Fabulous