Nod towards the Mod

The British Summer has well and truly been a write off....rain rain and guess what more rain. It is incredibly depressing not to wear my summers best but fear not AW12 will be along soon enough. I don't know where to start...gothic princess lashings of leather and a piercing stare. Luxurious outlandish opulence a Russian princess from the 17th century. GI Jane...., I am positively combusting with excitement. 

But there is one trend that outstrips them all and that has to be the nod towards the mod. The sixties is back, better, bolder and more show stopping than ever. Joan Holloway eat your heart out...but I tell you what you want the look on the cheap look no further than our British high street favourite M&S....lush lush lush.

Under Pressure

The Hollywood look-size zero, knives, cuts and scars.

The bigger the better by any means necessary injections, silicone, fat from our ass into our faces yet the smaller your waist the hotter you will be. The generic polished perfection (or what we are told is perfection) by the media magazines, papers, MTV and E. Are we carbon copy clones or robots? If someone committed a crime in Hollywood wouldn't half the town be pulled in?

Weighing our food, washed down with a liquid diet, powdered substances, anxiety pills, Marlboro Lights and cotton wool balls drowned in orange juice.

Photoshop, how we should be or how we could be?

Who the fuck knows anymore..., why has this world made us hate who we could be?

When will it stop?

Hit & Miss

Starts tonight Sky Atlantic HD 10pm

Well well well I've been waiting for this for a very long time. I mean my home city means a lot to me its style its presence its music. It is a city with grit and determination. Chloe Sevigny stars as a transgender hit woman...well that alone is worth tuning into, her own cultish fashion sense is something that has always inspired me and has led a style icon revolution definitely in the underground sense. But next time she slags my city off....I shall hunt her down and slaughter her myself.

The Domino Effect

I must admit the minimalist monochrome adorning the catwalks of Armani are making me wish I was a socialite living in the 20's. It's such a classic style statement, pieces that are meant to be worn and last a lifetime. The epitome of chic and sophistication with the added modern appeal of plastic perspex accessories and an explosion into a new more expensive economy with a splash of Asian soy influence. The hats remind me of being back at school in the summer time...perhaps its time I dug out my old uniform. Think tuxedos and Diane Keaton. 

I am a material girl

My new fashion fix the Taiwanese drama Material Girl. I am going gaga over it. Colour blocking, jewel neon tones, prom dresses and outrageous statement pieces...believe me its time to take an extended break to the East. Not only does the drama join forces with Patricia Field which means the edgy glitz of Sex and the City (there are definite Carrie undertones the Grandad caps, ludicrous shoes) with a hit of preppy Gossip Girl combined with an Asian Twist. Tres Amazing.

Topshop Trends SS12

Topshop Trends SS12 by kittynervosa featuring a corset t shirt

Oh god I love Polyvore. I could happily spend all day saving items, mixing and matching creating new sets. I really couldn't be happier. My challenge here apart from the fact I am applying for a job with the Arcadia Brand who own Topshop was to create some looks that were on trend and only using the items from the store. So here we go:

Look 1: I started with the print skirt and built it from there. I imagined skating in the sun somewhere along the beach in California. I wanted that Americana kind of vibe so from that I thought the denim crop top was a natural progression. Its sexy but not in an obvious sort of way. Along with the earrings, get your skates on tie your hair in a loose fitted bun add a dab of blusher and Vaseline and away you go.

Inspiration: Prada.

Look 2: I tried to mix two trends here, pastels and novelty. I have a bit of an obsession with coloured jeans at the moment, they are the easiest and simplest way to jazz up an outfit. I thought the ice cream cone print was very retro and very cool and very reminiscent of beach summers. The bag is great for adding another dimension with its cute print and the neon shades of the shoes and bright sunglasses just add an extra twist. This is a fun simple outfit that would be great for chilling with friends over a nice glass of wine or out shopping on a Saturday.

Inspiration: Meadham Kirchoff

Look 3: This is one my favourites. The white dress is so simple and elegant on its own. If I had the statuesque figure of a model I'd be hanging out around the Greek islands wearing bejewelled flip flops. So I thought I'd team it with these beautiful gun metal wedges which adds a metallic edge and adds some height. I added the belts to show my patriotic pride for the Olympics this summer and too hit into that Sports Luxe kind of vibe. And if it got cold I'd add a blue and white cardi for a nautical look or a battered black leather jacket for more of a rock and roll twist.

Inspiration: Amanda Wakeley

Look 4: There are so many different trends going on here its hard to know where to start. The leggings sort of grabbed my attention and I wanted to find another print that clashed with it but in the right sort of way. This look is sort of too cool for school, its kind of Out of I Africa living on a big plantation having showers outside and watching the stars in a rocking chair from the porch. A definite on safari look. I think the silver shoes  provide a neutral backdrop to the far our prints. I also picked the clutch as it reminded me of vintage Versace.

Inspiration: Burberry. 

Getting Carried Away

I don't know about you but I think this is a franchise that has gone on a little too long and without the genius that is Miss Field I don't know whether I will be tuning in just for the shoes or vintage dresses. I do think the casting of AnnaSophia Robb was the right decision, Blake Lively being too 'polished' to take on the role. Here are some pictures of young Carrie on set. I can see the style evolution taking place but I think the looks maybe a little too clichéd? What do you think?