Posts Tagged ‘Denim’
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
So, after the festival frenzy of the past few weeks we now have a week free to feature the great coverage that the lovely Asta has been sending us from Copenhagen.
Its a supremely stylish city at the best of times. Yes, you have probably gathered from previous posts that we have a crush on Copenhagen. When Copenhagen Fashion Week comes around the style quotient increases even above and beyond this city’s usual high standards.
We are starting this week with a few streetstyle shots from around and about CPH Fashion Week. Asta spotted some really lovely looks for us that reflect the feel of Copenhagen style really well. Its about an understated style that is more individual than big name, more eclectic but not so vintage, quite detailed but not overly complex, glowing scrubbed cheeks rather than knee deep in make up. And doesn’t everyone just look so damned healthy!
Enjoy and click here for more posts from beyond London.
Copenhagen streetstyle
Copenhagen streetstyle
Copenhagen streetstyle
Copenhagen streetstyle
Copenhagen streetstyle
Copenhagen streetstyle
Copenhagen streetstyle
Tags: Accessories, Copenhagen, Copenhagen Fashion Week, Denim, jersey, Knitwear, Menswear, scarves, Streetstyle, stripes, sunglasses
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
More joy from the inaugural Little London Fields festival for you. We hope that you enjoyed yesterdays look at some great styling details and today we have a look at proportion.
While the whole of the fashion world has been loved up for the maxi this Summer, the festival crowds have all voted with their pins for something more abbreviated. Shorts and mini’s have been a far stronger look, particularly for the London based events. Its a look that can say so many things. Go retro and boyish with the addition of braces (an accessory to watch and one that we’ll be featuring in the Autumn ‘Accessories’ report!). Add chic but saucy sex appeal with long socks or hold ups. Embrace undies as outies with slip inspired looks. Channel something sharper and a little more 80’s with tailored leather.
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Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Tags: Accessories, braces, Denim, Festival, Leather, Little London Fields, London Fields, mini skirts, Streetstyle
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Monday, August 16th, 2010
On the 7th August, one of London’s hottest style spots got even hotter! London Fields in East London hosted the newest addition to the London based festival roster, the very lovely Little London Fields, a brilliant new, free music and arts festival.
Approaching the site through the throngs of people on Broadway Market, perusing the beautiful vintage and handmade fashion stalls, mouthwatering local food stalls as well as the quirky shops that line the street; there was a tangible buzz in the air. Inside London Fields, Festival goers lounged on the grass enjoying the sounds, sights and cider in the park. The festival was a fabulous showcase of new and up and coming music maestros, performance collectives, artists and designers. Sadly our British weather blighted what was otherwise an idyllic Summer afternoon in the park. Umbrellas came out in the crowds and others ran for cover (under trees, into tents, nearby cafes and pubs). Yet the showers didn’t last too long and in traditional British spirit the festivities carried on into the evening with a plethora of after parties to choose from.
The eclectic and alternative selection of entertainment included some of the best up and coming bands like the Brighton based synth-pop band, Mirrors and Hackney’s very own delicious Black Cherry. The Carhartt sponsored disco tent was the perfect place for booty shaking to top tunes from Cut n Shut Disco. We were very tempted to part with cash in the lovely Arts and Crafts Marquee- especially loving James Brown’s prints.
The debonair folk in attendance certainly stepped out in style, sporting some gorgeously considered and studiously self styled looks. Looking at our shots of the festival goes to show the East is undeniably the life blood of London street fashion. We are starting this week of Little London Fields posts with a close up look at the details that make a look a ‘LOOK’! We have so many posts for you from this event that we are even posting on a Monday, which is very unusual for us, and we’ll have some double bubble two post days to come too. Hold on to your hats, this could be inspiration overload!
Enjoy this post on Little London Fields and click here for more posts on events that “Blink” has found interesting, exciting and inspiring!
Thanks Cat for the genius shots and great reporting!
Little London Fields
James Brown's beautiful prints at Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Little London Fields
Tags: Accessories, Black Cherry Carhartt, broaches, Broadway Market, Cut n Shut Disco, Denim, East London, Festival, James Brown, Leather, Little London Fields, London Fields, Mirrors, Pattern, scarves
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010
On the 31st July, our brilliant “Blink” reporter, Cat, headed to Victoria Park for Field Day.
Inspired by country pastimes and simpler pleasures, plus a splash of domestic drudgery and adolescent sports days, this fest keeps the delightful spirit of the village fair alive in a very cool corner of Hackney. The Village Green Area included egg and spoon races, human wheelbarrow races, ‘Tug of War’, sack races, a blindfolded tea drinking relay race, scone throwing contest and much more…
But don’t think this was all pastoral pastimes and innocent fun. This is an East London festival after all. Music was a mix of indie rock and dance, the line up including Caribou, These New Puritans, Memory Tapes, Gold Panda, a Simian Mobile Disco DJ set, Fake Blood, Hudson Mohawke and the Archie Bronson Outfit were the highlights in our opinion.
The East London vibe was in full force for the style stakes too. Fashionable Field Day attendees mixed 80’s style; bumbags and bold prints whilst evocative black lace stockings were teamed with thigh grazing dresses and super short denim shorts.
Here’s our first style post for you. We think this group of girls are rocking some super fierce looks and were the best way to start things rolling. We have a couple more posts to come too, so keep ‘em peeled…
Field Day
Field Day
Field Day
Field Day
Thanks Cat for great shots and a brilliant review!
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Tags: Accessories, Archie Bronson Outfit, Caribou, Denim, Fake Blood, Field Day, Field Day Festival, Gol Panda, Hackney, Hudson Mohawke, jersey, Leather, Memory Tape, Simian Mobile Dico, sunglasses, These New Puritans, Victoria Park
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
So, after setting the scene with yesterdays post, today we have some great Secret Garden Party style shots split into two posts- bit size chunks of fashion joy! From the theatrical yesterday to some slightly less ‘dress up’ looks today. They sum up this festivals mood of cool abandon, something a little off centre and more eclectic. Bright pattern, retro feel graphics, the ubiquitous denim shorts, maxi’s, minis and playsuits. Fill your boots and enjoy!
Secret Garden Party
Secret Garden Party
Secret Garden Party
Secret Garden Party
Secret Garden Party
Secret Garden Party
Thanks Cat for the perfect subject choices and great photography.
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Tags: Accessories, boots, Cambridgeshire, Denim, Festival, Huntingdon, maxi dress, Pattern, retro, Secret Garden Party, sunglasses, Vintage
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
So, following yesterday’s ’scene setting’ Camp Bestival post we now have some style insight for you.
In between the fairytale themed fancy dressing up, we managed to spot some great looks at Camp Bestival. It was a mixture of festival standards- great denim shorts, pretty pattern and we were particularly impressed with the boys who pushed the boat out too (mostly embracing their inner rock star or ladylike side!). Its an excuse to cut loose and go for bright colour, eclectic layers, theatrical make up and something a little more extreme than your everyday. If only your Monday to Friday wardrobe looked like this, wouldn’t the office be a far more inspirational and exciting place to be?
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Camp Bestival
Camp Bestival
Camp Bestival
Camp Bestival
Camp Bestival
Camp Bestival
Camp Bestival
Camp Bestival
Tags: Accessories, Beauty, Camp Bestival, coats, colour, Denim, Dresses, Festival, Glasses, jersey, Knitwear, Lulworth Castle, Pattern, scarves, Social events, Streetstyle
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
So, we hope you liked yesterdays post cos there’s more! My team did such a great job at 1234 that we have lots and lots of great shots to share. Today its all about denim shorts, cut off so high in many cases that the pocket bags are showing. Its a look we love, and may well be rocking if there’s sunshine in Lulworth this weekend at Camp Bestival!
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1234 festival, Shoreditch
1234 festival, Shoreditch
1234 festival, Shoreditch
1234 festival, Shoreditch
Thanks again to Amy and Jessica!
Tags: 1234 festival, Denim, Shoreditch, Social events, Streetstyle, Vintage
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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
On Saturday 24th a few of our coolest “Blinkettes” headed down to the 1234 festival in Shoreditch. This fringe festival played host to over 40 bands and DJ collectives across four stages so there was plenty of choice in this years line up which features names like Rolo Tomassi, Dum Dum Girls, These New Puritans and Kids on Bridges- as well as inimitable Peter Hook. We think it was well worth the £20 ticket price to have this kind of festival feeling right on our doorstep.
As anticipated from the location, it was a brilliant place to style spot, with the achingly cool East London crowd rocking their best ‘laissez faire’ looks (we know you were all secretly planning your outfits for days, but don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone). There was lots of 90’s grunge- high waisted denim cut offs with DM’s and dark lipstick. Very Alice Dellal/ Courtney Love. We also spotted a few vintage romantics- bowler hats, ankle sock, boots and vintage ‘dress up’. Last but not least, the usual festival classics- that timeless Boho rock chick in floaty dresses with biker boots, antique jewelery, tousled locks and pouch bags.
Here’s a few of our favourite shots for you, and there’s more to follow over the next couple of days! Thanks to Amy and Jessica for the great work.
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1234, Shoreditch
1234, Shoreditch
1234, Shoreditch
1234, Shoreditch
1234, Shoreditch
1234, Shoreditch
1234, Shoreditch
1234, Shoreditch
1234, Shoreditch
1234, Shoreditch
Tags: 1234 festival, Accessories, Denim, Dresses, Dum Dum Girls, Glasses, Kids on Bridges, Pattern, Peter Hook, Rolo Tomassi, Shoreditch, Social events, Vintage
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Our brilliant “Blink” contributor, Asta, has headed to Copenhagen for the Summer (we are not at all jealous… much!) and to our delight she has agreed to do a little work, capturing some of the spirit of this stylish city and sending it back to us. And here we are sharing it with you!
So, in the real world, its full on Summer so we have some great sunshiny looks for you. However, in the retail world its Autumn, so get ready for some seasonal schizophrenia in the next few reports and over the next few weeks on the blog.
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Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Tags: Accessories, Copenhagen, Denim, Dresses, jersey, Pattern, Streetstyle, sunglasses
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Last night we were all gathered in the courtyard of Somerset House to see the genius XX as part of the ‘Summer Series’ of gigs. Temper Trap had rave reviews for their gig the night before and on the nights ahead the venue plays host to Gil Scott-Heron, Florence and the Machine and Soul II Soul, amongst others.
Before for the gig last night, the clouds gathered and a smattering of rain fell. Somerset House looks beautiful under any circumstances, but my hairdo does not. Up came the brollies and the festival ‘whatever the weather’ spirit kicked in. This was my first time seeing these guys live and I was not disappointed. The moody lighting and amazing sound was enhanced by the beauty of the location as the rain thankfully faded away.
The hauntingly melodious voice of female vocalist, Romy Madley-Croft, made me think of Tracey Thorn from Everything but the Girl. I think this trip down an 80’s Memory Lane was also bought on by the male vocalist, Oliver Sim, whose slinky moves and guitar stance was like a smoothed out version of Joe Strummer, mixed in with bit of earnest late 80’s indie. These two both on guitar, along with Jamie Smith on keyboards and drums, created a stunningly atmospheric sound.
Hopefully we might have some coverage from the Florence gig for you too, and some great festival stuff to come.
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The XX gig at Somerset House
The XX gig at Somerset House
The XX gig at Somerset House
The XX gig at Somerset House
The XX at Somerset House
The XX at Somerset House
The XX at Somerset House
Tags: Accessories, Denim, Everything but the Girl, Florence and the Machine, Gil Scott-Heron, Glasses, Joe Strummer, Somerset House, Soul II Soul, Summer Series, The Temper Trap, The XX, Tracey Thorn
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