Romeo Beckham - New face of Burberry

The one and only Romeo Beckham has made his first modelling debut in the new spring/ summer 2013 Burberry Campaign. The 10-year-old appears in an advert, shot by Mario Testino, wearing a trench coat and shirt and tie. Burberry's chief creative officer, Christopher Bailey, says Romeo 'stole the show' The advert features a mixture of Burberry Prorsum, Burberry London and Burberry Brit clothing - with a focus on the brand's iconic trench and heritage outerwear. I think this campaign is brillant and Romeo is perfect for it!! Take a look at the new campaign posted underneath..

How to avoid the same dress disaster by Harvey Nichols

Although I am a big fan of John Lewis's Christmas ad and still get emotional when I watch it, I absolutely love this years Harvey Nichols Christmas advert! The hilarious, festive party shows the dilemma ( which most girls can relate to) where two other women turn up to the party wearing the same dress! We all know that can be every girls worst nightmare!

The advert shows the two women giving each other threatening looks before a laser light shoots out, and the girls battle it out whilst destroying every bit of the venue!

The luxury store is sending the message to viewers that this disaster can be avoided by going to Harvey Nichols and finding a truly unique and gorgeous dress! (which no one will be wearing) 

Harvey Nichols’ Group Press and Marketing Director, Julia Bowe said: “The ‘Same Dress Disaster’ is something that every woman can relate to; it’s happened to the best of us, especially during the party season.”

Take a look at the video below!

Kate Bosworth is the new face of Topshop!

It has finally been revealed that the new face of Topshop is the stunning Kate Bosworth! 

I couldn't believe it when I heard that Topshop, (possibly my favourite ever high street store), is launching a festive film! The film was inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer's, directed by Michael Polish and features Kate standing on a grand piano in a jazz club singing the Christmas song that everyone knows and loves, Winter Wonderland. Kate looks a million dollars in a party season burgundy sequined dress and embellished pumps.  

Kate Bosworth reveals: 'This project brings together two important aspects of my life: cinema and fashion. I have always been a fan of the Topshop brand and it has been an honour to work with Sir Phillip and the team. I hope everyone enjoys watching it as much as we did making it.'

Kate Phelan, creative director of Topshop, said: 'I think Kate looks effortlessly cool in this film, her voice is spellbinding and I can imagine every girl will want to be wearing Topshop this Christmas when they see her performance.' Watch the Topshop video below to see the complete film where Kate sings us a Merry Christmas!

VM at home

Last week I returned home to Essex where I knew I had a long and depressing week of writing a report for my universty work. However when I came home to see a new empty dresser in my back room I was SO excited that i can dress it up and use my VM skills at home!

I had to make do with the accessories that I had at home but I really enjoyed being creative and getting into the festive mood by adding Christmas touches!

Take a look at the dresser posted below!

My Magical Day In London

As part of my course, the lecturers suggested that it would be a great idea for us fashion students to spend a day in London. We were given a list of places to visit, such as different markets, high end luxury retailers, vintage shops, exhibitions and department stores. So one guess where I went – Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Liberty’s and Selfridges. My dream day! It was the perfect excuse to go home, take a break from this never ending uni work and see my family and friends, whilst also heading up to London to take awe into every single window display. 

 Harrods Christmas windows 
I don't know if anyone reading has seen what the Visual Merchandising team have created, but If you are one of those lucky Londoners that can regularly go down to Harrods, I am sure you will agree that it is unquestionably magical and spectacular!
The Harrods’s Christmas windows have been turned into a world of Disney princesses, each window for a different princess. Some of the biggest names in fashion have created their visualisations of the iconic fairy tale dresses, and I really felt as if I was taken on an enchanted and magical journey as I was passing each window.

 Oscar de la Renta – Snow White

Missoni created a Mulan-inspired kimono gown

Escada's bold creation based on Aladdin's Princess Jasmine

 Princess Tiana gown by Ralph & Russo - The Princess and the Frog

Valentino –Belle's ball gown 

Ariel by Marchesa – A Little Mermaid

After my exciting trip to Harrods, I thought where should my next stop off be? It had to be Liberty's! (I couldn’t give it a miss) Liberty’s has always been one of my favourite department stores, and I would undoubtedly describe my experience there as walking into a magnificent tradition English world. As my mum is completely obsessed with countryside houses (which is why my family house is covered in beams), it is no surprise that she is another big fan of Liberty’s. I have wonderful childhood memories of visiting Liberty’s department store and since then I have developed an absolute love for the store.  

As it is Christmas time, I couldn’t wait but to go up to the third floor and take admiration of the Christmas gifts and decorations. I could literally spend all day there. Here are a few pictures that I took of Liberty’s.

Children In Need

It's the night of Children in Need, and we are all getting ready to raise as much money as possible for this great cause! 

Pudsey Bear Auction

As posted earlier, you will know I am mad for the designer Pudsey Bears!
Last night the Pudsey Bear designer collection raised a whooping total of £150,000 for Children in Need at Christie's in London! - I can't say I'm surprised!

 Giles Deacon's Pudsey Bear was sold for the highest amount of £24,000 by Isabeli Fontana, and Louis Vuitton came closely behind with a mahoosive total of £20,000.

The Tom Ford-designed bear sold for £12,000, the Burberry bear went for £9,000 and the McQueen Pudsey sold for £8,500. I had no hope of taking one home! :(

Models such as Cara Delevingne, Liberty Ross and Kristen McMenamy came to the auction to help raise money for the cause. I don't know about you but I wish I was there!

Abbey Clancy with the Norton & Sons bear

Chloe Moretz with the Versace bear

Clara Paget with the Gucci bear

Elizabeth Saltzman with the Tom Ford bear

Isabeli Fontana with the Jonathan Saunders bear

Jade Parfitt with the Burberry bear

John Lewis Christmas Advert 2012

Give a little more love this Christmas

The christmas advert war has began and I'm sure your all agree that John Lewis's xmas ad's never disapoints! Everywhere I go, from chilling at university with the girls, or going home to my family, or evening passing the streets, the John Lewis advert is brought up!

The advert begins in a family’s garden, with two children making a snowman and snow woman. The next day the snowman mysteriously disappeared, and we are then taken on a journey across a mountain, river, city and road to follow the determined snowman in the search for the perfect gift for the women he loves.

The reason for the snowman’s journey isn’t shown until right at the end, when we see him return on Christmas morning. The snow mans little face expressions give a strong sense of how he is feeling, and when you watch it you really feel the love in his eyes! It really is a fantastic and inspiring advert that will make you want to head down to John Lewis and buy your loved ones Christmas presents. 

 

This advert is definitely one of my favourite John Lewis adverts and I am brought to tears every time it is played. One of the main reasons for this is the song played in the background called 'Power of Love'. The stunning song is sung by Gabrielle Aplin, a 20 year old singer signed to Parlophone Records.