why i do what I do.....

I am now Fashion Director at Glamour magazine but following on from the success of my weekly column in the Sunday Times Style magazine I thought I would bring this page to life every week and also give you the chance to comment. This page is not for me to dictate what you should be wearing but to offer ideas on how to put wearable outfits together. Its not what you wear it's how you wear it!



Friday, 17 February 2012

London Fashion Week Day 1.....


TIP...today is a blue day a casual start to the week I have mixed denim with different blues in the knit and then taken a pale pastel shade to bring the look up to date
jumper by christopher kane http://www.net-a-porter.com
jeans by diesel http://www.diesel.com
glasses by thierry lasry http://thierrylasry.com


photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk

Dionne Bromfield.....






Shot with Katja Mayer...

Thursday, 9 February 2012

Neon.....

The coolest way to wear neon this summer is to mix it all up wearing shades of the same colour way.....

TIP...I love this cotton shirt its perfect with a pair of jeans or even as a great cover up on the beach...I have added a silk jacket to give a vintage feel to the outfit
jacket by monsoon http://www.monsoon.co.uk
jeans by new look http://www.newlook.com
shoes by thakoon http://www.net-a-porter.com
TIP...a loose summer knit is all you need to throw over a pair of jeans for a laid back grungy side to neon wear with flats for a great daytime look
jumper by theory http://www.theory.com
jeans by beg borrow or steal http://www.bbsjeans.com
shoes by casedei http://www.casadei.com
TIP...a waistcoat is a great alternative to a jacket this spring and have styled it with a neutral blouse which compliments the neon. Look for neon detailing on shoes too also great if an all neon look is too much for you!
waistcoat by 3.1 phillip lim http://www.selfridges.com
shirt by equipment http://www.my-wardrobe.com
jeans by topshop http://www.topshop.com
shoes by ld tuttle http://ldtuttle.com


photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Diesel Denim, part 2.....

This is the last 2 pairs of jeans available in the new Diesel 'Fit Your Attitude' collection launching now nationwide. (See last blog post for more details)

HIGHKEE (0886Z)...



I love these high waisted jeans that are slightly cropped at the ankle so have worn a cropped floral jacket to show this off and thrown a fur coat over the top for a retro glam finish
coat by asos http://www.asos.com
floral denim jacket by beyond retro http://www.beyondretro.com
sunglasses by persol http://www.luxottica.com/en


GRUPEE (wash 881K)...


I have given this pair a sporty twist on tailoring as I love the dark wash it makes the jeans appear smarter and perfect to style with a crisp white shirt and loose silk blazer the high top trainers stop this look being to formal
jacket by rutzou http://www.rutzou.com
shirt by simone rocha http://simonerocha.com
jeans by diesel http://store.diesel.com
trainers by isabel marant http://www.selfridges.com



photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk

Sunday, 5 February 2012

Diesel Denim.....

Diesel have been developing and researching their best jeans yet under the umbrella name 'Fit Your Attitude'. They have designed 6 pairs of jeans (myguy, grupee, highkee, bootzee, flairlegg and getlegg) that are going to become their only 6 styles that they will sell in any shop nationwide from now on. Each have been meticulously designed to make sure that everyone will find their favourite style/ styles and then over the seasons they will launch alternative colour palettes. Basically once you find what you love all you need to do is keeping adding to the colours! The attention to detail is very noticeable too even down to the leather tabs on the back where the diamonte embellishments have been replaced with stylish neutral coloured leather. Its all very chic and wearable without a huge price tag. I have been lucky enough to road test all six styles and I have definitely found my favourite and will certainly will be buying the newest colour way each season.

See how I have styled each pair today and the next installment on Wednesday 8th February...go and find your perfect pair too...!

MYGUY (wash 088P)...




The pyjama trend is everywhere but if you are not into an all over look take the blouse and match it with boyfriend jeans and simple stiletto's
top from ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk
jeans by diesel http://www.diesel.com


FLAIRLEGG (wash 0886L)...




I have been waiting for the perfect wide leg jean with a rock n roll edge I love the frayed edge and have worn this look with a structured shirt for an alternative to the boho look why not try yellow to brighten the outfit
shirt by paule ka http://www.pauleka.com
jeans by diesel http://www.diesel.com
shoes by barbara bui http://www.barbarabui.fr
sunglasses by kurt geiger http://www.kurtgeiger.com


BOOTZEE (wash 885L)...



I have balanced these straight leg jeans with flats and given the look a fifties twist with a cropped jacket over a printed blouse which is tucked in to show off the higher waistband
jacket by paule ka http://www.pauleka.com
blouse by minkpink http://www.asos.com
jeans by diesel http://www.diesel.com
shoes by office http://www.office.co.uk


GETLEGG (884X)...



If I were to have one of the six pairs these would be the ones! I have found jeans that are the perfect balance between skinny and boyfriend. They are great mainly with heels but have worn them with my high tops just make sure they are not too loose on you as this will look unsexy. The wash is perfect as they feel like I have had them for years so complement most types of clothing. I think the pastel trend works really well with this wash and have teamed the look with suede pastel heels picking out a colour from the jacket
jacket by h&m http://www.hm.com/gb
jeans by diesel http://www.diesel.com
heels by crisian mccaffrey http://www.crisianandmccaffrey.com



photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk

Friday, 3 February 2012

InStyle, March issue.....

Keys Pieces, shot with the fabulous Damon Baker...










Thursday, 2 February 2012

InStyle, March issue.....

The season starts with the trends ahead.....








shot with my good friend Matthew Eades

Sunday, 15 January 2012

Silver.....


TIP...for the most laid back cool wear a simple maxi dress with high top trainers super chic grunge!
dress by topshop http://www.topshop.com
trainers by guiseppe zanotti http://www.giuseppezanottidesign.com

TIP...a statement jacket is a great investment try in silver as it looks great to update your jeans or wear an all silver look breaking the silver up with metallic aqua the shoes are the ultimate finishing touch!
jacket by stylestalker http://www.stylestalker.com/shop
shorts by wes gordon http://wesgordon.com
shoes by christian louboutin http://www.christianlouboutin.com

TIP...mix your textures I love this loose knit woven top wear loose with this fringed skirt and add bronze to lift the look and add warmth to the outfit
shoes by paule ka http://www.pauleka.com



photographs by matthew smith http://www.propertydmr.co.uk

Florals.....




TIP...tropical florals are great as a whole look and I love that this print comes as a trouser suit for a mod touch wear with flats and a great pair of sunglasses have fun with the print
trousers suit by river island http://www.riverisland.com/online
shoes and sunglasses my own