Fashion

I visited my Granddad today, and my mum wanted to look in a box of which my Grandma collected things in before she sadly passed away a few years ago. Inside the box were things from old Stockings to a World War 1 Army uniform. My Grandma loved exploring, especially in Canada, one of her favourite places of all. I also found a small broken bag of sunglasses inside their very old cases. They included vintage Wayfarers to broken-in-half glasses with no lenses. But, there was one case which caught my eye. Inside, were a pair of American ‘Polaroid’ Cat Eye Sunglasses, which were owned by my mum’s Grandma. The pair are a bit wonky, and they are fading in colour, but I reckon, still very fashionable; especially with the latest trends of Cat Eyes.

When I was looking in the box, it reminded me of a good book which I have on my stack of Fashion Books, ‘Dreaming of Dior’ by Charlotte Smith; which I do recommend. It is full of tales of fashion-istas in their troubles and joys etc.

Polaroid Cat Eye Sunglasses, found in Tolly Dolly Posh's Grandma's Treasure Box!

Here’s something I found in this months Vogue Edition, I wish I could dress like this, only if I had the budget!

Click above to watch the making of the full shoot 🙂

I also would like to add the Vogue Festival in London to my Wish List. If I had the ‘pocket money’ I would buy tickets to Session 2 as it includes Stella McCartney 🙂

Vogue Festival

On my Wish List I added a pair of Scarf & Chain Print jeans from River Island Girls, which are so cool. Scarf Prints are so in trend right now with brands like Primark having a shot at it, to brands like D&G. I cannot wait to get my hands on those Jeans, and with these below, you can look awesome in Scarf Print as well! First, take a look at D&G’s design from their Final Collection…

D&G Scarf Print Design from D&G Final Collection.

I love the vibrant colours in this, as it gives it more of a Italian feel to it. Now take a look at some High Street Designs…

Yellow Scarf Print Dress £30.00 (River Island), High Waist Scarf Print Shorts £30.00 (Topshop), Purple Scarf Print Shift Dress £14.00 (Newlook).

I love Paisley Prints! They work really well on Women & Men! This spring Paisley Prints are really popular with designers, and High Street brands. They go perfectly with pastel colours and simple accessories!

Thakoon's & Paul and Joe's Paisley designs 2012 Spring.

Paisley Print Blazer £52.00 & Whistles Paisley Blouse £93.50 (ASOS)

I was looking up the latest Fashion news, when I stumbled across a post  from last year; It was about the Vogue Magazine which Adele starred in last Winter. The cover of the magazine was a picture of Adele, all done up, with nice hair and gorgeous make-up; but you could only see her face. The rest of the post went onto say that it was the ‘one-size-fits all policy’. So, it made me think. Why do the bigger sized percentage of the Fashion Industry, just simply, get blocked out?

Well; you could say that it doesn’t completely get blocked out, because some stores do separate clothing lines for the curvier people around. But, mostly it kinda’ does; It’s the same with people with deformities, they just get stereo-typed into the ‘Fat & Ugly’ group. Personally, I think that, that statement is wrong. Curvy people should be proud to be walking around in clothes that wouldn’t suit a smaller person. So, what’s wrong with having Adele’s full body on the cover of Vogue? In the Fashion Industry’s point of view; ‘everything’.  Models ‘need to be’ size 6/8, between the height of 5.9”/5.11”, and need to have the ‘perfect look’, well after being airbrushed etc etc. Adele is very pretty, and has very good style. But she is not the above standards. She maybe a celebrity and she maybe an award winning superstar singer, but she still isn’t allowed her full body on Vogue Magazine’s front cover.

What’s wrong with a Plus Size women, or a man with a physical deformity? They can still do the same job, they can still pose in front of the camera!?

But, then again there’s the fact that the models need to be smaller so that young girls can believe that one day they will be as perfect as the ones on the front cover of their favourite magazine. Which is impossible, as all models are airbrushed, done up, and edited all on computer.  So, really the fashion industry is being a bit stereo-typical to those who are a bit bigger than your average model.

I want to see more curvier women on the front of magazines, and then I will be satisfied. I maybe only 11 years old (soon to be 12!) but I can have an opinion. But, I am glad to say that the most recent Vogue cover with Adele, did show a bit more of her! 🙂

Adele 2011 Vogue Cover & 2012 Vogue Cover

2012 GB Kit is designed by Stella McCartney, watch here to see the full revealing of the kit 🙂

Yes baby! The Anorak is back; In style! Top High Street brands & Designers are flicking it up a level on the style of the Anorak. From Metallic colours, to dull black colours, you’ll find a perfect fit & colour right for you! After the week of sunshine in the UK, the Anorak will be your statement for the rest of Easter!

Airtex Shiny Plastic Mac £45.00 (Topshop), Neutral Sporty Parka £149.00 (Mint Velvet), Popper Plastic Rainmac £50.00 (ASOS).

With both the Airtex Mac & the Plastic Rainmac, you can wear a pair of sporty High Tops (also another new trend!), for that young athletic look. And, for the Parka, wear some high heels, to match the more work kind of feel.

Another awesome new trend, are the Wacky Heels. Add a pair to a simple outfit as a statement. Here’s my Top 4…

Irregular Choice Ruby Chinese Heels £75.00 (Schuh.co.uk), River Island Tropical Cut Out Heels £50.00 (ASOS), Lace Up Block Heels £45.00 (ASOS), Pelican Car Print Heels £35.00 (ASOS).

1. These Chinese Ruby Heels, would go perfectly with a Playsuit in a blue pastel colour. Vintage Chic!

2. These Tropical Heels, would go really well with a stunning maxi dress and gold jewellery! Set for the Sun..

3. Jazz these Block Heels up even more, with a simple Pencil Dress and awesome accessories 🙂

4. These Pelican Car Print Heels, would match a Playsuit, also in a blue pastel colour, or perhaps yellow. Rock the Retro vibe!

The new trends for Nail Colour in Spring/Summer 2012 – or should I say Winter, according to the latest weather reports -, include Reds, Pinks, Neutral Colours, Pearls & Sparkly! Take a look at some from Models Own…

Models Own Nail Varnishes all at £5.

Keep in trend with these funky colours, and don’t forget to try the good old, French Manicure! Don’t be afraid to try doing it with colour!   Fashion is all about experimenting 🙂

Lots of Love… Tolly Dolly Posh xx