FUNNEL FASHION

23/12/2010

Armani's New Face: Elisa Sednaoui

With her sky scraping height of 5'9, Elisa Sednaoui is Giorgio's new Showgirl for the Fashion Scene. Elisa has previously modelled for Chanel, Diesel, Pucci, Triumph and a whole lot more we couldn't list in one sentence. With the Armani campaign ready to be released in February, we can't help but yonder at what it will look like. A masculine man, perhaps? We've probably got the triceps bulging somewhere...well, we can show you one image.

January 2010: The Best of The High-Street

Struggling to decide? Forget your personal shopper down in Harvey Nicks, we've got you covered...

www.hatsandcaps.co.uk, £19.95

www.accessorize.com, £7

www.office.co.uk, £35

www.oasis-stores.com, £70

www.aspinaloflondon.com, £69

www.asos.com, £20

Carine Roitfeld- Whats IS Going on?..

Carine has been in le papiers (translated to 'the papers', we are talking of a french extraordinaire, here) practically most days. A publicity stunt some might say (i.e. a jealous Katie Price), but she can't help the drama of her life being snatched up by the press.

The thing is, the Carine revolution for Vogue is ending...she's quit the job to pursue other options. However much we weep, and scream, and blubber over previous issues of vogue, it can't stop it from happening. Because something better is going to crash into it's place.

It is not official that Carine Roitfeld will be collaborating with Tom Ford on a design project set to turn Mcqueen in his grave (R.I.P). But, the chances of it happening seem to be quite...big.

So Get ready, world, you may be about to end up with the best designer dress to date.

17/12/2010

House Party For Two

The Inspiration. Now lets start buying...

Buy Buy Buy

Jago, www.matchesfashion.com, £55

www.frenchconnection.com, £25

Acne, www.liberty.co.uk, £58

www.topshop.com, £25

www.boohoo.com, £12

Pringle, www.theoutnet.com, £45

www.rarefashion.co.uk, £20

15/12/2010

S/S/11: Make-up preview

Take a few tips from this make-up master-class.

DIY Love: Sheer Skirt

Make it mystic, look something suave, and go for a dare. Sheer skirts are anything but slutty if their maxi's. Plus, wear it under a dress or short skirt, for a sheer slip effect.

At your local textiles retailer buy some sheer material and elastic (bearing in mind lace doesn't need hemming at the bottom), cutting a piece approx 3 yards. Then measure your waist, and cut the two skirt pieces half the size (of your waist), adding at least 1 inch lease. You'll need to make the skirt an A-line, which is easiest to cut if you cut on the fold.

Sew the 2 parts together on one side, and then fold over the top/waist once, before pinning in place and sewing (similar to a drawstring or curtain). Then push the elastic through the drawstring waist making it just a little bit shorter, so that you can sew the other side of the skirt up. Sew the other side of the skirt up and hem the bottom, leaving you with a sheer skirt for putting underneath or over clothing.

DIY Love: Fur Boots

Yeti boots have us a little bit lustful, so get the look for a high-street budget...

Take a pair of just below the knee socks in black, and cut the end off at the ankles, so your left with the funnelled part. You can also have other colour socks, depending on what fur colour you choose (eg white socks, white fur). You'll find faux fur at any good textiles retailer, and you should buy about half a metre of fur.

Take the socks and determine how much you want the fur to cover of them (eg all the way down, fur trim). Cut a piece that will fit round the sock and at your chosen length, getting rid of any loose fur from the piece after cutting. If your cutting is wonky, then quickly run the faux fur piece through a hemmer or fold it inwards (hiding the raw edge and straightening the edge) and sew.

Next, straighten the sock so it lies flat and on the seam, before glueing the inside edge of the fur piece. wrap the fur piece around the sock at the top,and hold in position for five minutes. make sure none of the glue seeps through both layers of the sock and sticks them together, otherwise you wont be able to get in it!

And there you have it fur anklets ready to wear over a pair of boots.

14/12/2010

DIY LOVE: Headdresses and Hair-Pieces

Forget the completely boring world of hair bands and hair-pieces. We're going nature, natural and native. Indians keep hold of your horses, the cowboys are coming to town...

You'll need a headband that's either elasticated (flapper style) or a normal headband. It need's to be good for tying things onto it and into it. Peacock's gem headband is perfecto, so I'll give you a DIY tutorial with it in mind.

Ribbon: Tie it in neat bows or stream it down your hair, ribbons are a great thing for making a look eccentric. Make sure you use a figure of eight as the tying method so it stays attached. You could even take thick pieces of ribbon and sew mini sequins along it.

Feathers: If you want the feathers to point upwards, choose short ones, but for feathers that lie flat down your hair, choose long and lustrous versions. Take a needle with thread, and sew into the calamus (or stem) from top to bottom, making sure you pass through it at least 5x. Then start to sew round the headband, making sure you keep it tight. Or, if you prefer, don't sew in tightly round so that the feathers pour down your head even further.

Mesh and Lace:

Cut a piece of mesh that is oval (to fit your face), in any colour or style. You can get ones with miniature flowers attached, beaded versions and scalloped edge versions. You can usually find them in a good material shop. Then, turn the headband over and add a line of super- glue across the whole of the inside (make it thick). Make sure you cut the mesh/ lace appropriate to the curve of the headband. Or, if you have one that goes round your head (hippy band), then glue onto the inside part of the band that will sit frontwards. Then stick the lace to the glue, making sure no raw edge goes over the back. Hold it in place for at least five minutes before releasing your hand to reveal a veiled headband. Make sure you wear gloves when handling super-glue.

08/12/2010

Wow! Lily Cole shows the world her edgy side

Lily Cole is practically known for her effortless ease of portraying innocence. Right? Well, we think it's changed with her red head locks now a deep, mahogany brown. Yes, that's right, she's ditched the innocence for something much more...sexy.
After (left) and Before (right)

07/12/2010

The Urban Slouch: S/S/11

Power dressing is over. Knife like shoulder pads are being slaughtered in our new years resolution like a pig to the butcher. Well, maybe not so disturbingly graphic, but it's doesn't stop the resolution ending. We are forgetting our 19th century heritage and going for the languish drape pouring from our bodies. Clothes that hang.