What We’re Loving….Oxfam’s Bookfest Window
I was walking by the Oxfam shop in Victoria and I saw this window which I thought was quite cool. Oxfam are celebrating Bookfest at the moment which is a book festival encouraging people to buy books and the money goes towards Oxfam’s continued work.
The mannequins are covered in pages from books and the little one has been accessorised with a cute necklace.
Pop in and give to a good cause!
Fashion Is Still Fighting
What could be better than shopping while fighting for a cause such as Breast Cancer awareness? Nothing at all!
Well that time of year has come around again where you can do both! Today Breakthrough Breast Cancer have once again launched the ever successful Fashion Targets Breast Cancer.
The annual fashion initiative was started by Ralph Lauren in 1994, but has now grown from the classic charity t-shirt, to an extrememly fashionable yet accesible Fashion Targets Breast Cancer collection, inspired by the iconic ‘fashion targets’ black and white logo.
Each piece in the collection has been specially designed by M&S, River Island, Warehouse, Topshop, Coast, Laura Ashley, my-wardrobe.com and bottlegreen, to encapsulate the current S/S 11 fashion trends with prices ranging from £1.50 to £157.
This year the campaign is being fronted by Cat Deeley, Sadie Frost and Karen Gillian. They’re doing their bit so now you can too! Check out some of my favourite pieces from River Island (Bag, top left), Aamaya by Priyanka (ring) and Warehouse (t-shirt).
Help For Japan!
Hey lovelies, I know you’re all aware of what’s going on in Japan at the moment and sometimes you feel helpless like there is nothing you can do but there is!
The Madame Moi boutique have created these gorgeous Kanzashi and Daisy brooches just so you can help out. At just £8 each you could be making a massive difference to the lives of people who really need our help right now.
Visit www.madamemoi.com and have a look! All proceeds go to the British Red Cross.
Thanks guys xxx
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hey lovelies,
Just a quick note wishing you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thank you all so much for reading and loving Lace Magazine, you cannot possibly know how much it means to me.
Have an amazing 2011 and make the most of it, I definitely plan to do just that!
Kisses
Seyi x
Me And My Diana F
This Christmas was defininetley one to remember, and not just because I ate more than my body weight in food, but because I got a Diana F camera!
For those who don’t know the Diana is an entirely plastic camera that was created in Hong Kong in the 1960s which sold for no more than a dollar. Not many took to this new camera and it was deemed a complete and utter failure. However, the Diana has risen from the ashes and has returned as the cult favourite of many artists. The shots produced are soft and dreamy with unpredictable blurring and random contrast. You know when you’ve seen a Diana shot because it has a character all its own!
And I have one! I’m super excited! I’ve already used two films as well as a few polaroids and I must say it does take some getting used to but I’m ready for the challenge. Although you can now get the Diana shots instantly using Hipstamatic on the iPhone, there is something incredibly fulfilling about learning about how to create the most beautiful shots using the Diana F.
Like I said, I’m still getting used to mine but as soon as I’ve developed my films, you’ll be the first to know!
What We’re Lovin…Maggie Angus Jewellery
At this cold and depressing time we need something to raise our spirits, good jewellery always does that, especially Maggie Angus!
Maggie Angus is a fun and quirky jewellery line created by Anna Hickman-Evans who named the line after her Scottish grandmother. The current collection was inspired by women’s eternal love affair with shoes and the way that those super gorgeous things on our feet make us feel.
If you want to inject some colour and fun into your jewellery box check out www.maggieangus.com.
Next Generation
I rrecently had the pleasure of attending the American InterContinental University (AIU) London Fashion Show to check the next generation of fashion designers. I was impressed, especially by three designers in particular, Johnny Wang, Kelly Hulderman and Gianni Escalera. Check out some of their pieces below.
What We’re Lovin…N97 Mini Gold Edition
Nokia have just brought out a limited edition 18ct Gold N97 Mini phone and it’s kinda cute!
It has all the features of a regular smartphone and so much more especially for us fashion inspired girls. Fashion devotees can follow the latest trends and style news by downloading the exclusive ELLE magazine app or discuss the latest beauty offerings courtesy of She.com with the She Critiques widget.
For more information or to buy the N97 Mini Gold go to www.nokia.com
OPI And Shrek
The Happily Ever After collection from OPI launched recently, to tie in with the DreamWorks Animation theatrical release of Shrek Forever After! Now all our favourite characters from the land of Far Far Away, have their very own shades of nail polish!
Although, it is not the first time OPI have collaborated with a screen favourite. OPI also joined forces with Walt Disney, earlier this year, for the release of Tim Burton’s ‘Alice in Wonderland.
Who can resist a collection of six Shrek-tacular bright lacquers, available to unleash your inner-ogre this summer, that come complete with outrageous names.
What We’re Lovin…Oli Sandals!
When summer finally gets here, you guys should be wearing these.
All available from Oli.co.uk
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