Inside and Out...

I’m obsessed with houses at the moment. I love interior decorating blogs (obviously) but I have no interest in gardens. Having said that, look at these… Pretty…

I Can Admit When I'm Wrong!

Having said what I said about the detail in men’s’ dress, I now must take it back! I love every detail in this picture. The Chanel envelope clutch, the Liberty and Hermes scarf, the Hermes enamel bracelet, the scallop-edged shorts with the kimono belt! And a teeny tiny tattoo on the back of her left wrist... I’m in loooove!

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Tommy Tommy Tommy Tommy Ton...

I have oft spoken of my love of mens’ fashion. I marvel at the creativity within the constraints of sartorial elegance. Tommy Ton is the master of capturing these beautifully intricate details. Here are some devilishly striking men from outside the tents at Milan…

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Trunk Sale

If, like me, you’ve been pottering around London in the last few weeks, then you’re probably acquainted with the Elephant Family project, which brought designers, celebrities and royals together to decorate large, fibreglass elephants, which were placed around London to be admired. What I didn’t know until reading The Sunday Times Style supplement today was that they are all up for auction in aid of the charity! They’re running to about £10,000, and I certainly would struggle to find a home for something so enormous in my home, but still a part of me wishes I could take one home. Here are some of my favourites…

Lulu Guinness

Matthew Williamson

Andrew Logan

So Simple, So Chic...

My love of the Olsens knows no bounds. My best friend and I agree that every time we shop, we are attracted to ‘Olsen Pieces’…

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This look is so simple.

But would it ever look as good on a mere (style) mortal?

Tee, $33

Chain necklace, $35

Isn't There A Spell To Reverse That?

Emma Watson is showing us how NOT to do ‘festival style’. A corset top that looks like a prop from a bad Renaissance sitcom, too long, too short, too tight denim shorts, a bag that looks like it came from the gift shop at a Caribbean hotel and wellies with long socks! Ok, if you’re not in the UK, then you won’t know that the weather at the moment is stiflingly hot. How in the world is she wearing socks and wellies?! I was roasting today in ballet pumps!!

Bad, bad, bad. Sometimes t-shirts, shorts and flip-flops are enough…

"Oh Bambi, I Cried So Hard When Those Hunters Shot Your Mommy"...

Well, predictably, I have a new model crush. Bambi Northwood-Blyth. Sure she’s an Aussie, but I love everything from her neat, adorable features to her awesome tattoo! Here’s one to watch…

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Who Needs 1,000 sq. ft.?

A woman in the Catskills turned a tiny wooden shed into this miniature cottage, an escape from the trailer that she shares with her husband. The story is one of thrift and amazing creativity. It just goes to show that you don’t need huge amounts of money or huge amounts of space to create something wonderful…

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Miro Mama

You know you’ve been away from a thread too long, when you revisit only to find that the subject is pregnant! Congratulations to the beautiful Miroslava! I can’t believe she’s SO pregnant and I had no idea! Here she is with her bump in London -- utterly fabulous!

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At Home in My Mind...

I have already blogged about my dream of a library, and I thought I would share these with you… How we house our books speaks volumes (heh, book puns) about ourselves. Colour-coded, cluttered, or pristine and untouched… Piled high or on shelves… Books, books, books. I wouldn't be at home without mine...

High Heels, High Drama...

When I discovered that Louboutin had done a range of shoes for Marchesa, I had a fashion spasm. What a fabulous pairing! And look, what fabulous shoes…

Also, real or not, these tattoos are awesome...

Incredible Curves

Wow wow wow. Three generations of super model, three stunningly beautiful women, three times the WOW!

I can’t believe I never blogged the A/W'10 show… I love the clinched waists and full skirts, the amazing cleavage and the Mad Men-esque drama.

But this really takes the collection to the next level, what a wonderful campaign. I'm in L O V E!

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Living Dolls

Today I bought a book by Natasha Walter, which is exploring the sexualization of women, in a world where women have more civil, political and economical rights than ever. I'm only eight pages in, so far, but I then saw this spread in Tank, and saw 'The Living Doll' more clearly than ever. Walter explores how young girls, still children, are sexualized, and how the ideal woman becomes more and more doll-like. An unobtainable image of female perfection. And look at these pictures! Girls lining up to be weighed! Their waists are measured, and they're bound and tied, while mostly naked! Is this supposed to be clever?

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On a related note, Christina Aguilera's new video, along with Lady Gaga's new video, and several other recent releases, all show extreme sexual scenarios, almost abusive, and latex and pleather are abound. Both of these performers have a young female fan base, so what are they trying to do? Is it empowering? I don’t think so. Instead, it says that women are sexual objects, at best, and at worst aren’t even human -- they’re glorified sex dolls.

At the same time, there's Julian MacDonald saying that plus-sized models have no place in the fashion world. He seems to imply that because he has had a line at Debenhams, he is the voice of authority in the fashion world. Well, Mr MacDonald, it is not the plus-sized models that need to move on, it is you. Open your mind, and move with the times, or be left behind to stitch sub-par couture on your sad little Singer.

I’m sure as I read Walter’s book, I will have more to say, and will express my thoughts more succinctly. For now, though, I simply have to ask, what is going on?