The season of mist and mellow fruitfulness is finally upon us; also known as the season of crisp air, tea and hot crumpets and of course, knitted jumpers and vintage blazers. Time to cosy up on the sofa and have a look at some things that have caught my eye recently…
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by Kate Moss off duty in the 90s, a summer nibbles still life, glossy green Prada Mary Janes, a Picasso and Jean Cocteau print, Isabel Marant cowboy boots in pink suede, Lovö armchairs by Axel Einar Hjort, Prada AW23 on the catwalk , a dog illustration by Luke Edward Hall, a brown suede Hermes clutch, white silk ruffle dresses with boots and a vintage Saks logo.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by pleated a Molly Goddard dress from the AW18 collection, the OASE Magazine cover from 1991, an Italian brass mirror, a Picasso poster from 1957, the Kinetics lounge chairs from the 1970s, Amanda Goodge for WSJ Magazine 2017, a Gilbert Poillerat 1940s Metal Armchair, a Venetian wedding, a duck egg blue blazer over white jeans and a vintage Balenciaga evening coat.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by bright yellow Mimosa, Old Céline campaigns, baby blue cardis from Deima Knitwear, pearls in a pod, the crochet designs of Fendi SS21, the simple aesthetic of Lié Studio and crimson red Prada peonies.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by some of the classic style icons; Brigitte Bardot wearing a mini skirt, Jackie O in a silk gingham flowy dress, Gwyneth’s Kelly bag, Julia Roberts’ velvet blazer with razor collar, Carolyn Besette Kennedy’s faded denim and 90’s sunglasses, Elle’s red Adidas Galzelle sneakers, SJP’s tuxedo blazer and of course the inimitable style of Franca Sozzani…
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by new beginnings and the promise of spring, Parrot tulips in a ceramic vase, white silk on tanned skin, a spread of fresh oysters in Martha’s Vineyard, washed hair tied in a velvet ribbon, vintage Vivienne Westwood on the catwalk, party Kate Moss and the end of (dry) January, the dream of a vegetable patch, a bespoke cloud coffee table and a mint silk chiffon dress blowing in a breeze…
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by everything winter and snow 🖤 Brigitte Bardot on the slopes, Zermatt in the 50s and some great vintage ski outfits.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by: Romanian floral headpieces, Faye Wei Wei, Blanca Miro’s all white outfit, revival style jewellery and silk print patterns 🖤
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by: The vintage copper jelly moulds in the kitchen of Skye McAlpine, the Zazi Vintage collaboration with Moroccan rug maker Limala, a snapshot of the studio of Luke Edward Hall, Aimee Lou Wood for the Vampires Wife, and a vintage photo of Martha Stewart preparing for Thanksgiving. 🖤
Read MoreThis week we chat to Sophie Elliott, PR guru and co-founder of The Sette. The Sette is an online shop for artisan and unique kitchen and tableware, with focus on fun and original, yet classic designs. The Sette offers a curation of both table and cookware, seamlessly bridging the previous gap between the two. Sophie and Cloe’s main mission is to bring people around the kitchen table and create lasting memories with an aesthetic that is laid back and timeless - yet a little fun.
Read MoreThis week we chat to Jemima Herbert, co-founder of LAY London, about some of her favourite things, and how to make hosting even more special. LAY is London’s first tablescape rental company, which delivers colourful party settings straight to your door, set up by Jemima and her sister Alice. They both grew up in the countryside and were always encouraged to be creative whether it be mad Easter tables at home or over-the-top birthday celebrations; more was always more in the Herbert household. With a mum who had an amazing ability to make the little things feel special, how to make decorative dining tables and personal interior touches were instilled in them from an early age, and the interest grew even more later on when they started hosting friends in their own homes.
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by: Oda Eide’s swan on film, David Hockney at his studio in 1969, collar perfection at Horror Vacui, the amazing whippet collage by The Full Montage and Margaux Hemingway’s wedding dress. ❤️
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by: Oda Eide’s swan on film, David Hockney at his studio in 1969, collar perfection at Horror Vacui, the amazing whippet collage by The Full Montage and Margaux Hemingway’s wedding dress. ❤️
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by: Millie Amber’s glorious punch needle cushion cover, Laura Sueiro’s beautiful blouse/necklace combination, the Robby Dress by Molly Goddard, photographer Jens Ingvarsson for Moda Operandi and the holiday vibes from Ellen Claesson in Croatia. ❤️
Read MoreI have kept these photos in my inspiration folder for a while, and I love going back to them every once in a while to admire everything about this wedding. Danish stylist Alex Carl (she has worked for Artket, Rejino Ryo and Self-Portrait to name a few) married Jacob John Harmer in Copenhagen in the late summer of 2018, and it was captured beautifully by British Vogue through the lens of Polina Vinogradova.
Read MoreI have spent the last week on the Swedish island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. Often referred to as ‘Sweden’s Ibiza’ it has a unique landscape that you cannot find anywhere else in the country. Many of coastlines on the island are made up of shales and limestone rock formations called rauks. The main town on the island is called Visby, an old Hanse trading port with a still mostly intact medieval city wall, cobbled streets and colourful houses. Its a magical place like no other ✨
Read MoreThis week I am inspired by: The abstract visual world of Pascalle Kouwenhoven; the interiors of Apollo Bar in Copenhagen posted by stylist Hannah Mw; how Fanny Ekstand styled her headscarf; the new postcards by Subrina Heyink Vintage and the jacket and the colours of this photo of Caroline Bille Brahe ❤️
Read MoreInstagram is an amazing tool for finding inspiration in other peoples creative work, to create mood boards and even reach out to people. As most of us have been confined to our own homes for over three months now, I try to widen my feed as much as I can to bring in different creative elements and viewpoints. These are five peoples feeds and work that have inspired me recently!
Read MoreFrom the Austrian Alps, French Riviera and Paris to New York and the Deep South via ball gowns, sun-dresses and corsets. When going on a journey through great films one ingredient is vital - the costume department. After all, what would Breakfast at Tiffany’s be without the most famous LBD in history, Annie Hall without the androgynous trouser suits and ties, or Margot Tenenbaum without her fur coat and glasses? Here are five other classic films to turn to for extravagant escapism and delectable fashion creations.
Read MoreLaura Ashley became a name in fashion during the 1960s and 1970s, reaching a peak in the 1980s and 90s with her famous floral prints, distinctive Victoriana inspired dresses, velvet jackets and petticoats. Ashley saw a market for women seeking comfort and escapism from today’s world, by looking (albeit with somewhat rose tinted spectacles) to the past and feeling nostalgia for a different time long gone.
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