What's On Watson?

I know what you’re thinking. What is this girl’s beef with Emma Watson? Well, I’ll stop trashing her when she stops giving me material. Firstly, let’s not kid around, I was seriously disappointed to see her on the cover of Vogue this month. First Cheryl, and now this? But more disturbing than that are the outfits our dear Watson has been sporting on the red carpet over the last couple of days. So, you don’t have style, so what? You’re in Vogue bragging about having £25m in the bank, so HIRE A STYLIST!

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This is not just a moan, though, I have suggestions…

You want to wear black lave? That’s fine! How about this DAY Birger et Mikkelsen Lace dress? No silly feathers, no visible bra, and no call for disastrous fashion tape applications… Tiffany’s jewellery for seriously chic sparkle, a Lulu Guinness clutch for a touch of English rock’n’roll and Louboutins. The make up is great, we’ll leave that alone.

If I could dress you however I liked, though, you’d be wearing this…

The most amazing Oscar de la Renta dress you, or I, or anyone, has ever seen, columnar, the height of elegance. Understated jewellery from Tiffany’s (bracelet from charmandchain), Louboutin shoes and a Swarovski crystal-covered clutch. A red carpet look that says, ‘Look world, I’m all grown up, and worthy of the cover of Vogue’… And not a bra strap, feather or shred of tit-tape to be seen…

Polyvore

Marion, Too Beautiful

This was Marion’s shoot with Mario Testino for the July issue of US Vogue. La Vie en Rose is absolutely breathtaking acting, and I just adore her – she has old fashion glamour seeping from every pore. Gorgeous.

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Not Again...

I am not a fan of Cheryl Cole. Not only is she not talented enough as a singer to judge others on the X Factor, but I also think she stands as proof that money (though it can't buy you taste) can make anyone beautiful.

Are Vogue kidding with this? Her SECOND Vogue cover? It almost makes me question Alexandra Shulman's authority.

Cheryl is NOT a fashion icon. She is NOT a trailblazer in the fashion world. She is an Everywoman, tarted up by a stylist, hair stylist, make up artist, air-brusher... It would be fine if she actually showed interest in fashion, or played a role in the fashion industry... Well, a supremely lame Pantene Pro V ad does not a fashion icon make.

February 2009 cover

(The 'It Doesn't Look Anything Like Her' cover)

October 2010 cover

(The 'Why Does She Look Scared Of The Flowers?' cover)

30-Covers Kate

The September Issues, which I’m sure you’re all sick of hearing about, was Kate Moss’ 30th Vogue cover. My best friend and I agreed that we’re over her. I was never Kate’s biggest fan, her style is great, and she’s beautiful, but I always felt she was a little overrated. Now, though, it’s more a case of overexposure. She’s everywhere from Topshop, to ad campaigns, to editorials. I saw this video of her when she was starting out and she’s so fresh-faced; this new bedraggled-hair, grubby-faced look… Well, there’s a sense of the old workhorse about it. I’m not saying she’s too old, I’m saying sooner or later, we’re all going to grow sick of her face.

The first cover: 1993

September Issue 2010

The Majestic Camel

I had a camel coat when I was 16. I think it was from H&M and I can't for the life of me remember why I got rid of it. There is no chance that I "grew out of it" considering I had stopped growing to years before.

The camel coat comes around every few years as the must-have fall item, and every time I look around for a high street alternative to the inevitably enviable Chloe camel coat, or the elbow-patched Ralph Lauren camel coat, or the minimalist Celine camel coat.

On the two-hour flight from Corsica to London, I was in a heavenly world of Vogue, nose-deep in the biblical September issue. I loathe flying, but for those two hours, I could have been anywhere in the world. One of the pieces of loved reading was Jo Ellison's piece about her mother's camel coat. The writing so evocative, one felt as if our own faced were buried in the gentle, soft cashmere that lived at the back of her mother's wardrobe.

Wondering the streets as autumn turns its many shades of grey, a camel coat is exactly what I need. And here's what I found. In Zara, for under £100. I think this is the beginning of an autumn romance!

Recommended soundtrack to this post: A Foggy Day (in London Town), Ella Fitzgerald

Pin them here, Pin them there...

More Dash than Cash is my favourite Vogue feature. I have had whole months ruined by a sub-par 'More Dash' section. Obviously, it being the only spread in the magazine that I can afford makes it appealing, but it's the creativity that I love. Bringing together high street, vintage stores and tips to customize, they let the styling speak for itself by always shooting in a white studio. One of the things I remember seeing was a look that involved several vintage brooches, which I have been looking for. This spread, found here, might be the one I was thinking of. At any rate, last Thursday I walked through the Spitalfields Market and discovered the most wonderful antique and vintage market, with an especially impressive array of vintage brooches! You’d better believe, on Thursday, I will return to the market and bankrupt myself on vintage brooches. Vogue shows me that they can make for very striking detailing on an outfit.

Here’s another cool way to wear brooches.

All The Elements

Sometimes a good creative is only the tip of the iceberg for a great shoot. When all of the elements come together, you just know you’re looking at something truly stylish. The legend, Grace Coddington, the beautiful Natalia, the suave Euan and the glamour of the 1950s all come together to create a truly stunning spread. Hats off to you, Anna, as always.

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SJP

People say that SJP is ‘ugly’. I just can’t believe my ears when I hear things like that… ‘Striking’, ‘Stunning’, ‘Unique’ are a nod towards the rhetoric I prefer…

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Met Gala: Favourites

The Met Gala. The one invitation every one of us would kill for. Actually kill. Homicide would be nothing in the face of all that glamour!

The collaborations were quite disappointing, but there were lots of stunning dresses to ogle!

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Another Post of Fantastical Fashion

I think this is from Vogue US 2005. How ever impractical and uncomfortable these dresses may be, they are fabulous to look at…

Oh Anna... Oh Grace... Oh Wow!

Natalia. Diddy. And trains.

This spread epitomizes all that is cool (Diddy), beautiful (Natalia) and romantic (TRAINS!)...

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!

L O V E ! ! !

Moving Pictures

How completely wonderful are these Vincent Peters photos for German Vogue? So vivacious, so original, so FUN!

Who could forget the Glorious Grace Coddington in The September Issue complaining of the static snooze-fest of the usual Vogue fashion spreads.

I love it, I think she would too...

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Flats Are Back? My Feet Thank You!

I've only just started to wear heels during the day. Yes, it means I'm always overdressed in the sea of sweats-clad students, but as a dear friend says, "always be overdressed and underprepared".

Now, however, flats are back! So, I no longer need to worry about having bus fare! Even the Paris Vogue team was spotted in flats!

Photo from Jak&Jil

I'm a die-hard loyalist to French Soles. They've become my signature. I decided it was worth investing in leather shoes which won't fall apart after two wears, unlike their flimsy Topshop counterparts.

I would become a shoe-heretic, though, for a pair of Salvatore Ferragamo's flats... Swoon!

Wish List Item #2

Spotted in the November issue of Vogue...

Moleskine Colour-A-Month Diaries for 2010

So colourful, so stylish, so practical, SO going on the Christmas list!

£31.50 from mojolondon.com