...Come on get happy!

"Turn that frown upside down..."

"Smile like you mean it..."

"If you're happy and you know it..." 

I could go on forever. 

But I promise you I won't. 

Instead, I shall share with you a range of beautiful, interesting and happy 

photographs which convey just that- a positive emotion.

 If you're happy, give the world a smile. It makes you feel and look good and is soo better than a frown that's for sure! It makes a change for a model to smile too, do you agree?

 Either way, enjoy the images.

Which is your favourite?

What are you happy about at the moment?

 BIG SMILES please!

 Arizona Muse  |  VOGUE Paris  |  Oct 2011

Nicole Trunfio  |  LoveCat  |  #2

Chiara Clemente  |  Purple Fashion  |  A/W 2011

Constance Jablonski  |  VOGUE Brazil  |  Aug 2011

Julija Step  |  How To Spend It  |  Sep 2011

Kim Noorda  |  Tank  |  Autumn 2011

Lara Stone  |  T  |  Autumn 2011

 Lara Stone  |  V  |  #73

 Natalia Vodianova  |  L'Officiel Ukraine  |  July 2011

Dana  |  Oyster  |  #94

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Let's Go Outside

Although British Summer Time (BST) is not officially over until 30th October (can't quite believe this), the weather in England throughout July before I went on holiday and the majority of August has been absolutely monstrous. Wind, rain, grey skies, cold legs.. the lot! It seems like we have hardly had any summer at all. But, I vow not to hide away my tan and continue to wear summer dresses and sandals as opposed to the coats, jeans and boots the rest of those who have given into the horrible weather have been sporting over the past week the weather has been at it's worst. I'm not sure if you are aware, but the British have a tendency and are historically known to moan about the weather far too much than is necessary (and is the reason why I will refrain from doing so in a few sentences time) - we shiver when it is too cold, moan when the sun appears because it's "too hot" and groan when the sun shines at the wrong time of the week (weekends, when everybody is back to work/school, etc.) 

So I thought it would be an apt idea to share with you some handpicked images from a range of editorials- a mixture of good/bad weather- of models who are all out in the open air, making the most of their surroundings, whatever the climate. All celebrate the outside in all it's glory and I think that's what the Brits should be doing whatever the weather. So, coat or no coat, get outside and explore. Let me know which are your favourites? Do you prefer the summer or winter? Are you wearing your coat already where you're from?

 Yulia Kharlapanova  |  Marie Claire Italia  |  June 2011

Heather Marks  |  Flaunt  |  Aug 2011

Jessica Miller  |  Harper's Bazaar UK  |  June 2011

Tiffany  |  Grazia Italy  |  July 2011

 

Tiiu Kuik  |  Harper's Bazaar Turkey  |  Sep 2011

Tiiu Kuik  |  VOGUE Latin America  |  Aug 2011

Colinne Michaelis  |  LOVE  |  A/W 2011

 

Vlada Roslyakova  |  Marie Claire Spain  |  Sep 2011

 Holly  |  Vecu  |  Spring 2011

 

Tallulah Morton  |  ELLE France  |  July 2011

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It's all about the fun

CAT WOMAN:

 

I'm fully aware that you have most probably seen these Carine Roitfeld-styled images countless times before whether online or whilst flicking through the September issue of VOGUE, but I simply had to share them with you myself because I adore them and enjoy them far too much than I probably should but I just find them such fun. I actually laughed out loud to myself when I first saw them because they are so unlike the majority of the "headlining" fashion editorial campaigns. Instead they are encouraging you to be original with your look and inviting you to come and play, have fun, enjoy yourself and what you wear and don't be so serious. Even if Lagerfeld is the most serious person on the planet. (In fact, now I mention it, I don't think I have ever seen him crack a smile?) Surely all those things are positive? What do you think of the campaign? Suitable for A/W? 

Well, you are in for a treat because the fun doesn't stop there, oh no... Helena Bonham Carter, a great love of mine, is the latest face of Marc Jacobs! I recently watched Frankenstein again and she is just marvellous- absolutely perfect for any period role of that kind. I find her whimsical and romantic, capturing, fun and of course eccentric, so I suppose it isn't too much of a surprise to view her on the floor with her legs up in the air rummaging around wearing beautiful Marc Jacobs hats and gloves in colours to match her vibrant personality. Oh, how glad I was to see her! I was initially quite surprised as I had forgotten about her latest career move. I have in the past said that actresses steal model's jobs blah, blah, blah but Carter is English eccentric at it's best. What can I say? I'm patriotic and I love her- two good enough reasons for why I'm so happy to see her in one of my favourite magazines. 

I adore the first image- it suits her down to a T, no? Again, what do you think? Too much or just right? Do babble...

CHILD'S PLAY

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Trend sets for A/W '11: JIL SANDER & floral print

I am fast becoming a huge fan of Jil Sander's work and her catwalk collections- she always has me on Look 1. Going back to S/S '11, I adored the blocked colour floor-length skirts; so easy to wear, breezy, summery and colour was certainly back in moderate spurts for autumn. The 49 looks were constituted of clean lines, blocks of bright red and turquoise here and there and boxy shapes. There was an avoidance of overt detailing or overbearing design additions- quite simply a no frills, complete breath of fresh air, bar red lips and striped/clashing/knitted sleeves peeking out from underneath billowing capes. Then the shocking red floral print began to appear, like a flower coming into bloom, in the form of platformed footwear. They were straight on my wish list. It was then that the eye-catching floral print washed over the catwalk for just 6 looks- breaking up the collection with an element of fun- and spring- in the form of exaggerated collared loose-fitting dresses, (the bright blue and red is my favourite) a coat and cute jumpsuit which highlights the waist.

I enjoy the 60s vibe of the overall collection- entwined monochrome reminicent of dog-tooth check, Christmas jumpers, sleek beehive, ladylike glamour without being over the top- a creation of refined elegance, beautifully finished with a retro twist. The glossy hair complemented the straight cut of the trouser and the blocked leather platform boots gave an edgy feel to the prettiness that came from the swirly floral pattern. 

The 60s remains to be my favourite era and this collection has just reignited my adoration for that time, combined with the craftsmanship of the 21st Century. And florals for winter? It's exactly what we need to brighten up our days.

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MFW A/W '10: Mad Men meets Diane Arbus

Fendi

MaxMara

Bottega Veneta

 Jil Sander

 Marni

All images from STYLE.com

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