after looking at the collections from london designers, I have noticed some trends. I am by no mean a fashion expert, but well, I love to collect silhouettes and arrange them by themes.

here I went for looks I liked. doré et argenté. volants et pièces. couleurs acidulées. transparence. neutral tones.

don’t take this as a fashion lesson. just as a notebook where I keep my favourites from London’s fashionweek.

doré et argenté

this trend I had spotted during the NYC fashion week happened to get exposure as well here in London. I think my favourite piece is the Issa skirt. but Peter Jensen and Giles Deacon’s looks are close to perfect for hot summer party nights (leaving the featherish boa at home, that is).

volants et pièces

flounces, pleats and folds. I might not know the exact name (English or French), but those neatly creased/piled fabric pieces are my most favourite thing ever this season. quite evidently, I’m in love with both Christopher Kane’s and Louise Goldin’s collection.

transparence

designers have a thing for see-through fabric this season, and so do I. in my eyes, the Roskanda Ilincic dress is one of the most beautiful pieces of London’s runways, and a close runner-up to Christopher’s embroided dresses, which made me love fashion again.

couleurs acidulées

to me summer is all about pop candy colours. clothes that make me hungry just by looking at them.
those girly dresses are simple and colourful. perfect eye candy, without looking trashy.

neutral tones

despite my love for bright colours, I’m also fond of neutral tones, that instantly give the look a comfortable and soft feel. Christopher Kane stands out for his amazing choice of hues, so do Charle Anastase’s pieces. I quite liked Nathan Jenden’s grey dress and Mario Schwab’s top and pants.

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graphic and whimsy dresses make Giles Deacon’s spring/summer collection interesting; probably in a very different way than for his previous shows though.

here, the lines are simple and body-hugging. and really, if we leave the pacman hats aside, what makes this collection special are the prints and colours.

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beautiful necklines and transparent layers. both of them push me to love Vera Wang’s pieces. they totally make me wish spring was still around the corner (although I have the feeling that pumpkins might induce a mind change soon enough).

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with fokloric patterns and bright colours, the latest Anna Sui collection really feels like a Mexican parade. I have a special weakness for the wool pompoms, and the gorgeous moutarde and purple dress.

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we’re on the same side again here with Jill Stuart’s collection. neutral tones, and flowly lines with a balerina feel.

the clothes look comfortable and sophisticated, with both day-to-day and evening wear.

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expect many spring/summer défilés posts today: I’ve totally decided to cure my party-induced tiredness with some fashion niceness.
Matthew Williamson is all about bright colours; which I love. pretty pretty.

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as much as I love the autumn/winter fashion shows, I have a special fondness for clothes with a summer feel.

this collection from Monique Lhuiller looks just right and really gets me excited. love the colour palette and clean lines. sure, her evening wear isn’t too risky, but this totally does it or me.

0001/ my dream job.

0002/ chloe mallett’s photographs.

0003/ james hancock’s felt-tip typewriters.

0004/ les bains des docks in le havre.

0005/ hvass & hannibal.

0006/ james millar’s latest collection.

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0007/ gold soundz.

0008/ grant’s geometric polaroids.

0009/ christopher kane spring/summer 09 ready-to-wear.

0010/ julien’s graphika magazine making off.

0001/ rebecca thuss plastic pony collection.

0002/ april 08 dirrty bedtime stories.

0003/ kent rogowski bears.

0004/ pomme d’amour polaroid.

0005/ der bilderklub.

0006/ tim walker’s photographs.

0007/ it will get better.

0008/ erin’s flat.

0009/ takashi’s abbies (abstract drawings).

0010/ a dream house.

headbands and I have that special relationship. I love them. especially the weird and colourful ones that no one dares to wear unless they’re under influence.
I don’t mind. I think that, as human beings, we’re ought to have fun and experiment.

I’ve always dreamnt of making my own special headbands, with flowers, lace, tulle and pretty beads. but somehow forgot about this project.

however, in the span of twenty-four hours, I got a picture of me - monkeying around with my headband - taken by a friend, and came across this beautiful shop. this made me remember that quick list I had written down… somewhere.

a list about two headbands I thought about months ago. a lotus flower one. and another one with a white satin flower, bead-embroided lace and tulle.
now, I need to make those soon. and share them with you.