Prosperous 2010

All the best to you all, make the most of what we have remember...

Just a quickie though... sorry to go on a tangent, when was it okay to take something alot of guys like myself have been doing for agess and make it commercial and now socially "acceptable" just because a high street retailer now offers them to the consumer...

You tell me!!??!

Mens Leggings

Avatar

This isn't like me to be a movie fanatic, I mean Lord of the Rings was amazing, Gandalf the White all the way with Shadowfax (Im a dork), but last night I got dolled up to go see Avatar 3D, I had no expectations, I hadn't seen the trailer so I had no idea what was coming, lo behold, the film was honestly I can say the best film I have ever seen, it was so realistic, the special FX were fantastic and it was just so surreal and pretty, I wish it were real, I dont want to give too much away but I would 1000000000% reccomend, I am a convert Im a X-Men type of guy well, I used to be. Now I am an avatar :D

Er Hello Mr. Butler

Looks familiar eh, I saw this guy at Fashion Week. Fred Butler with his Hibiscus Ridiculous SS10 collection, just fab, nailed whatever concept was at hand, I'd love to just get my func on and stroll down real casual down oxford circus. Skrew that, grace you with my precence down your streeet wearing this fabuloso. I hate comparing things to Lady GaGa but here is so apt.

Guilty Pleasure

Punk Couture
New store, went to one of their shows, really "fresh" clothes, modern and slick. I am feeling a purchase?

Billy Boyce

It's been a few days

and I am hoping your christmas was fantastic and many wishes for the new year, alot of posts to come soon, doing some major vintage/charity/diy shopping so lots to come.

Keep you posted
Speak next decade

Your verdict

Are you a sales person, first day your there with the credit card, vouchers or cash ready to battle your way through anyone or do you hold back and wait for interesting price drops? Leave a comment letting me know what you do?

Who's That Girl

This girl, now dating back fashion week, I was looking over my pictures and she really was amazing.

Her lilac soufflé style hair, metal brace necklace with lots of beads and charms attached, then a chic black and blue outfit, dramatic makeup. She stole the show, we were waiting for Falguni Shane and Peacock and it was so hot in that room! She definitely was the attraction.

Progress on my "Beyonce/Gerlan Jeans" Top, I have started the bottom. A picture tutorial will commence once done.

No denying style/attitude

Rihanna: I am coming round to her, I love her style she clearly knows my type of fashion, she isn't up to everyones scratch but she is for me and she so fits in on this page.. Her new video Hard, directed by Melina Matsoukas (worked with Beyonce and Lady Gaga before) leads her through an army style video in outrageous fashion which is so up my street.

Apologies for the poor quality.

Hard

Schedules

The schedule was released yesterday evening, its now time for you to get going, if your press, buyer or in the industry through any other means, get applying for your invitations via each designer.
The schedule looks great and fingers crossed I am able to get an invite to a few, looking for purchases and some coverage for WestFashion!!

Schedule Here

Erdem Slide

Jonathan Penn

Jonathan Penn @ the Victoria and Albert Museum. This is what I need for Winter.
This screams modern and  climate change matters. How your perception of this work translates is up to you, I just feel its a very unique piece thats obviously got a contemporary spin but means alot of these RELEVANT times

Outfit Post

Marilyn Monroe Tee: Matalan
Plait Cardigan: All Saints
Fur Gilet: Primark
Scarf: Cyprus Boutique
Brown Satchel: Topman
Black Jeans: Wrangler
Spiked Cuff: eBay
Winged Hi Tops: Jeremy Scott for Adidas

This was the outfit for Erdem

SCREAM

I found where Beyonce aquired that sequined alien top/dress !!!!! Gerlan Jeans from the 2009 winter collection, I am seriously contemplating making a purchase!

How It Went...

Erdem was fabtasculous yes hybrid word, deserves it, the venue was fantastic, the layout was to a perfect T, I was very impressed.

One designer I'd never looked into, kinda ambiguous to me, but come to realize it his work is very perfectionist and the fine details are very important, his seam work is professional and expert. There were many pieces that were simply breathtaking, alot of the work was floral, victorian or had a vintage feel to them which I loved.

V&A as the venue was fantastic, as a fashion devotee, I never had checked this museuem and come to realise that there was a whole fashion exhibition, well thats a whole separate post. Check the link below for video footage, images coming soon to a seamless slideshow for ease of viewing

The Final Show Video

Erdem

Tomorrow, big post on the pieces he chooses to show, also introducing outfit post.

Keep checking

This is me all over

Beautiful

i.D Magazine: Photographer: Daniel Jackson

Potential

Loop stitching is something I have never considered, but after seeing this it makes me want to take wide sections of grey material pinched and sewn on like THIS. How to coming soon. Loop stitch is becoming increasingly popular, it would take time but it'd be worthwhile.

Lady Ga-reth Pugh-Ga

She's becoming a strong icon and I've loved her from the beginning, if you know her fashion taste it strongly lies with Gareth Pugh, she's a very talented and smart lady and I am a massive massive fan of hers, she took my breath earlier when she was wearing Gareth Pugh's 2007 RTW collection arms with her own style dress, it looked amazing.

See it here: Gareth Pugh's version
                   Lady Gaga's spin

WestFASHION meets theStyle Kind

We are two combined, our features harmonize or contrast, we are friends, we focus on different aspects.
But together it's a blog for you to enjoy as one. 
With WestFASHION lending itself towards fashion pour homme, music and lifestyle news, whilst here at theStyle Kind we are fashion pour femme, DIY, rants, music and a little lifestyle news relevant to the general context. If any major breaking stories hit the world then you can count on it being here :)


Enjoy as a combined effort of the general team. 


Good Dayx


WestFASHION

Product Rave:

Lush: The Comforter. A Blackcurrant whiz of romanticism, take yourself away, your senses really are embraced. With eco friendly ingredients that enable you to water your garden with your bath water which is totally safe. Just relax and crumble its fluffy exterior to reveal the bubbles in your bath and bathe in glamorous eco friendly water.


The Comforter

DIY: Shoulder FAD

Yes, they are everywhere, but I kinda had to take it too far. Another DIY. 

1. Measure over shoulder meeting the tape measure at desired point 

2. Measure the dimensions on your desired fabric, I chose PVC for the Gareth Pugh touch.

3. Take a ruler and measure from corner to centre of the section to acquire two triangular pieces.

4.  Sew evenly and complete.

Browsing

I've been hunting around Topshop and I've come across these, which I laid eyes on back at Fashion Week, this gorgeous blonde model with finger tousled hair a plain black shift dress and this type of shoe, hers were Chanel I believe but these simply are breathtaking, Aggie Boots.

Hefty price tag, found very similar off eBay (Shhh) :)

Erdem

Erdem Moralioglu, rising star in the fashion industry who once worked in the design team for DvF (Diane Von Furstenberg). Erdem is releasing an all time favourites show at the V&A in London showcasing some of his favourite key pieces he has designed over the years, cute idea, above all its FREE.
Limited places so check out here and book places, 8pm show's are fully booked!
Worth going to see, he is a fast growing talent in the fashion world

Beyonce's Top

  I need an expert to find this top, I've searched everywhere, its hot, wonder the price lol? Im guessing £200. Shock me please, if you do find it then let me know in the comments. It kind of reminds me of theDolce and Gabbana top Katy Perry wore with the sequin ship.

Jeremy Scott X

LONG AWAITED:

Lookbook online

If your a fashion devotee and you are inspired by others then check out Lookbook its a fashion community where you apply for a sign in and if you are successful, you are granted access to some of fashion's unsung. People's attire is so broad and you truly see it here, give it a go.
Little secret, if you cant get a login use good old google.

LOOKBOOK.NU

Awaiting

iPhone 3gs, blog on the go how fantastic, but my previous iPhone was the 1st Gen and gave in, so its all good. I recommend phone insurance because you cannot rely 100%
Amen to blogging on the go!

Sonia Rykiel lingerie

Releasing a H&M Collection, these days its all about affordable chic, bargainista, recessionista whatever your term is, its happening. The latest band wagon, Sonia Rykiel released her collection December 1st and took centre stage at the Grand Palais in Paris. Lily Cole was grasping a horse's head on a float, it was very futuristic for sure.
The collection was feminine and screamed sexy, shapes of underwear for all women, the collection is due out December 5th in approx. 1,500 H&M Stores worldwide.
Christmas pressie for the other half or a treat for yourself, I think so! View the full collection here

The swings are the best bit ;) Overall its a really different type of show which I really appreciate viewing.

Momeraths

Just to let you know, über cool band 'wherethemomerathsgo,' deserve some recognition, they make current music with a very unique take on all of their tracks, give 'em a listen. 
FREE SONG IF YOU VISIT THE MYSPACE, DEAL! 

DIY: theStudded Blazer

I've been asked about this item so many times, guaranteed it will get a stare or a comment, unintentionally, I was just experimenting at the time, to realize that the seasons trend was so relevant to my practice. Honestly, like I was making this back in July and I strolled into Zara and I found a blazer which was so uncanny but I felt like I was robbed of what I was doing, though this has probably been done so many times before me, then come to realize that Balmain pulled a massive trick out of the bag to reveal a blazer covered in studs which was honestly fantastic.

Here's my spin.

At the time I was obsessed with studs so I put them over everything, so like you can see they arent all the same shape, but I think overall it adds effect. The big ones are the statement though, and this whole process will take a while but its worth it for a statement piece, like amongst my wardrobe its a classic for me.
I bought a pack of 2-3 containing 50 from eBay in different sizes and they have sharp prongs on the back your pierce them through in the desired pattern. The larger ones I got from a market in SOHO, just hunt around antique stores or punk shops, they are likely to have a large selection.

All of my inspiration....

1. Gareth Pugh
2. Alexander McQueen
3. Leigh Bowery
4. Gothic
5. Grunge
6. Punk
7. British Culture
8. Viv Westwood
9. Lady Gaga
10. Biker Chic
11. Minimalist
12. Raf Simons
13. Charles Guislan
14. Pat Mcgrath
15. 60's Fashion

What it's all about

wfURL (women's westFashion Your life) or theStyle Kind, regardless, call us a cult, denomination a group or a single movement. I thrive in fashion, its like elements to me. Being in and around is an aspiration.

Fashion displays our public persona, why not have an interest in it, maybe not as strong as myn among many, but we are perceived on this image which speaks for itself.

Great fashion sets everyone apart, with different taste. Nothing is 'wrong' or 'doesn't work,' because it clearly does.

To you this site is your new central for DIY, fashion beauty and music posts, its more than just your daily because I always have something to say ;) You'll learn about me what I enjoy and how you, you the important one, can get great information and its a learning community so you know give your tips, I don't know everything!