Monsters - make beautiful Music

I have recently been introduced to the beautiful sound of Angus Powell...

https://twitter.com/anguspowell

His website says he:

'Sounds Like: Bon Iver, James Vincent McMorrow, Justin Nozuka, Damien Rice, Ray Lamontagne'.

However, I think is angelic voice is completely individual to the music scene at the moment.

His debut EP is called Monsters and is out now!  His tracks can be found on his website. I highly recommend you have a listen! 

I would definitely love to use the music at a future fashion show of mine! 

http://www.anguspowell.com

You can also follow him on Twitter for the latest updates! 

https://twitter.com/anguspowell

Nothing Like A Catchup In Fashion

Had such a lovely day yesterday returning to STELLA&ALF after too long ( gosh I missed that place)!
So much exciting stuff going on; new items for the collection and a new website to show these off launching very soon!
In the meantime I highly suggest you visit their blog!
http://stellaandalf.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1
.. Or even better visit them in person at The Old Tile Works, Barton!
I also had a great catchup yesterday with a friend of mine at the coffee shop restaurant there... Mmm - delicious!

Bloomin' Romantics

Womanly charm is the main key to the season for  female fashion.. 

This, like most major trends causes sub styles.. 

Mood, Romance and Florals accompany one another to create a sophisticated, yet sensually seductive style suited to the season. 

Burnt oranges, reds and blacks

Over ripe hues across dark silks and chiffons

Dark florals

Glamour

Sober skirt lengths

Severe Necklines

Givenchy

 Christopher Kane 

 Dolce & Gabbana

 Gucci

 Gucci

Anna Sui

[Images from Style.com]

Capes just for Captains?

Heroes wear them, vampires wear them, but should the metropolitan men of the world wear them? 

Well the fashion favourites seem to think so. Capes have hit the Autumn/ Winter 2013 Men's Catwalks heavily.

Valentino

Saint Laurent

 [Image 1+2 from Style.com]

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They are not for everyone and can prove to be either very practical, or very unpractical depending on the wearer's lifestyle. However Fashion Fellas this is a must for you! 

Although Action Man is another trend this season, I suggest that you don't pair capes with Lycra Super -Hero suits to avoid style sabotage! 

INDiGO BEACH

I love finding new bands and have found that twitter is a great way to do so. 

Indie, Dance and Chart music are what I tend to listen to depending on my mood etc. 

The most recent band I have come to appreciate immensely is INDiGo BEACH.

They describe themselves as a:

'Pop // Indie // Rock Band, From Brighton and Lewe'

This is the music video to song that is currently my most played tune! Take a look! 

Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndigoBeachUK

Check them and more of their songs out: https://soundcloud.com/indigo-beach

Fashion and Alexander McQueen go together like Black and White

[Images from Vogue - Alexander McQueen A/W13]

Made-up to Perfection... Prizes!!!!

I have been informed of an exciting competition today hosted by the lovely, bubbly Tina Brocklebank. 

This talented lady knows everything worth knowing about make-up having studied and worked in that field for many years. 

The makeup artist is giving away makeup 'from Bobbi Brown, Daniel Sandler and MAC! (UK ONLY)

5 items (worth about £70!). For more info check out the event page!' 

https://www.facebook.com/events/644381842241072/

Having been transformed myself by Tina for a STELLA&ALF photo-shoot, and being made to feel amazing thanks to her and the fabulous clothes, I would use her any time that I need to look my finest. 

Weddings, Proms, Photo-shoots and lessons (,which I intend to book sometime in the near future!), she does them all! I definitely recommend you like her page to get the latest on her work, makeup trends, competitions and all you need to know about makeup ... and her contact details of course! 

https://www.facebook.com/TinaBrocklebankMUA/events  { images 1-3 from Tina's page]

http://stellaandalf.blogspot.co.uk/p/t-h-e-c-o-l-l-e-c-t-i-o-n.html {image 4 from STELLA&ALF website]

The New Woman

Arguably the biggest female trend for fall'13 is inspired by feminine allure. The new and improved image of the woman to be precise. 

Feminine form is the fascination. Flare over the hips to accentuate, along with breast hugging bodices, defines the sophisticated silhouette that this season is styled on. 

Hips and Hints of Skin

Alexander McQueen look to historical influences of different periods which celebrated the female figure. 

Peplum Pleats Paired with a Pencil skirt

Water fall frills flaunt the feminine form fabulously.

Who said women don't have charm? This season is all about their elegance and undoubted ability to impress. 

 Dusky Desire

Shoulders Showing

The careerist, perhaps inspired by those that the dress came from; with their off to work manner prevailing. This style covers the creative yet practical. 

Don't forget the clutch- that's key! 

 Clutch Clutch Clutch! 

Dipping V

The warm glow and dusky hues of rose and the like, head to toe of course also feature massively! 

Rousing Rose

The skirt this season .. as womanly signature sticks to the elegant emphasis, being longer in length, often showing just a flash of ankle to tease. 

[Images from:http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2013RTW/]

And Yet it Moves!

[Images from September 2013 issue of Vogue]

Heels from Hell

Girls we all do it to ourselves. Some week after week. Some day in day out even! We wear heels. It's as simple as that. 

Whether it is to add some height, make us feel that little bit more confident, or just to look good, many of us put ourselves through the pain of wearing weighty; hard to stand still in, let alone walk in heels. Why? Well, at the time the reasons above seem to justify the problems! You want to look and feel good going out after all!

The above caption has got it right these are quite literally killer heels... But lets face it most are awesome .. Would I suffer to strut about in these heels, probably! ... Would you ? 

IMAGES FROM

http://shechive.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/killer-shoes-0.jpg

www.trendhunter.com - 500 × 375 - More sizes

stuffpoint.com 

gentlemansfashion.com - 495 × 327 - More sizes

auxochromo.com - 274 × 320 - More sizes

www.shoeblog.com

theberry.com - 500 × 642 - More sizes

www.philc.net - 200 × 200 - More sizes

doritoscheesesupreme.blogspot.com - 364 × 560 - More sizes

theberry.com - 

www.scentofobsession.com - 1000 × 638 - More sizes

Action Man

From Military Man to Danny Zuko. Dr Who to Circus Master, Fall '13 is all about the action man!

COMBAT

BLACK and LEATHER

FULLY SUITED

RED and TAILS

Images from Style.com