London Fashion Rocks

Ace of Lace

Olwyn — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:37:20 +0000

Seeing as it appears to be all over the place, I figured I’d post on lace. oh look I made a poem. olwyn

THE Top 10

1. THE Traffic Stopper

2. THE Classic Spinoff

3. THE Bargain Bin Shoo-In

4. THE Inevitable

5. THE Throwback

6. THE Workwear Favourite

7. THE Questionable Taste

8. THE Multi-Tasker

9. THE Just-Add-Jeans Weekend Tee

10. THE Item You’ll Be Ashamed to Own in a Year’s Time

Photo credits: [3 - americanapparel.net] [all other photos- topshop.com]

Grey Skies, Grey Thighs

Olwyn — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:36:30 +0000

I love grey. Maybe it’s because I live in London (the Big Smoke), but it’s the one neutral that I always come back to again and again. That’s right, Olwyn ain’t your typical black black black clad fashionista. I’mespecially interested in the coziness that’s associated with grey cotton and flannel together at this moment in time. Or, the tights from Bebaroque.com, which are really interesting and often jewelled (ornate, much like the Bar0que era in fashion, decor and architecture). These tights would be interesting to pair with something else, because they’re almost like jewelry. Wow, I haven’t written this much since my dissertaion. And that was under duress. Take a look at these pieces.

I like them a lot and obviously there’s a lot you could do with tights like this, but sometimes I wonder if the prices aren’t too steep. I mean, some of these pieces are well into the ££ range, whereas I could get something quite similar in Camden for maybe a £10 total. And let’s face it, they’re TIGHTS. What happens when they run? Are they reinforced to prevent that from happening? Do they give you your money back on some kind of warantee policy? Is there a matching set of earrings that comes with them?

Anyhow, let me know what you think. I know you’re out there. olwyn.

[Tights available for purchase from: www.bebaroque.com]

Fashion is my Religion

Olwyn — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:33:21 +0000

Enter Topshop Oxford Circus, descend to the bottom floor, and you’ll see one of the pillars of my fashion religion. It’s Religion, and it’s a shrine to good taste. Be a witness with me, people. Olwyn.

[images: religionclothing.co.uk]

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN rests, but his legacy LIVES

Olwyn — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:12:53 +0000

I can’t really explain how great this man was, you have to look at his work for yourself. This is the finale of his Autumn/Winter show in 2006. It’s a HOLOGRAM OF KATE MOSS. HELLO. Olwyn.

J09022010L

Olwyn — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:00:39 +0000

She’s very American, but something about her fits in to the London scene of rock and free thinking. It’s Juliette Lewis and we love her style here in London.

olwyn

Berns Fashion Week S/S 2009

Olwyn — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:10:50 +0000

Here are MY hilights from the collections that are relevant to the upcoming season. From Stockholm straight to London.

CHEAP MONDAY

HOPE

Watch out all! Olwyn

[all images from fashionweekbyberns.com]

PUT A CAP ON IT

Olwyn — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:18:57 +0000

Hats can make or break an outfit. I might be biased, but I’d like to assert that Londoners almost always get it right. Good taste is global though… so here are some of my favourite examples of hats from London, Milan, Stockholm and New York. All in a day’s work here at londonfashionrocks. olwyn

LONDON

via the facehunter

MILAN

via garance doré

STOCKHOLM

via stockholm street style

NEW YORK

via the sartorialist

January Sales

Olwyn — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:30:25 +0000

Can’t afford it, pas du tout, mais… a London girl can dream.

[images courtesy of: net-a-porter.com]

Forever 21

Olwyn — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:23:59 +0000

I have never wanted to live anywhere but London, but by God, Forever21 is making me wish I were American so I could benefit from the incredible deals and low prices…. Take a look at my top 5 boots and accessories. Sick. olwyn.

SHOES

ACCESSORIES

Arielle de Pinto

Olwyn — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:11:21 +0000

Ok, so I thought ‘alright, first jewellry post’. there’s a new designer in town from montreal, arielle de pinto. she does metalwork and shes fierce. olwyn

[images: arielledepinto.com]