Fashion East A/W 2013

Fashion East

What: Fashion East A/W 2013

Where: Somerset House, London

When : Monday 18th February 2013

Never is there a more diverse and entertaining show than Fashion East.

A display of utterly whimsical creations from upcoming designers are featured through the non-profit organisation, which was founded in the hope that it would retrieve some of the best designers and thrust their clothes into the spotlight. 

It has surely done just that. Including reams of Elvis Presley, cuddly toys and fish (anyone?), this show was definitely one that would exceed fashion expectations, and give a more carefree expression to the usually serious side of Fashion Week.

What do you think of the creations? I love the outfits with the toy rabbits, how sweet!

-R&O xo

We Love...Kendall!

Style Crush♥

Kendall Nicole Jenner, aged 17, is a runway & editorial model and tv personality from California, USA. 

The daughter of gold-medal Olympian Bruce Jenner and so-called 'momager' Kris Jenner, the teen originally found fame on hit E! reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians. 

Kendall signed with Wilhelmina Modelling Agency and began modelling at the tender age of 14, and has been snapped up by the likes of Miss Vogue, Sherri Hill and  Forever 21, to name a few! 

I adore her simple fashion sense, which always has an edge of urban, L.A cool. She is never a stranger to try out daring prints and bright colours, and you can always catch her in a pair of leather-spiked Louboutins. 

Jealous much!? 

The paradise-like climate of L.A gives her the opportunity to dress like we only wish we could in the UK, with Bambi & Manson shorts and Rayban aviators. Sigh.

Her long, poker straight, dark brown locks fit in well with her fashion sense, as does her clean, minimal make-up. Her favourites are Lip Lights lip gloss and Smashbox Foundation Primer. She usually sports a nude lip, which draws more attention to her eyes, which she tends to intensify with MAC Kohl Eyeliner.

I also admire Kendall for her down to earth personality. She admits that she is a shy and quiet person, and once said in an interview that she' doesn't want to say anything around new people in case they think she is a weirdo', which reminds me a lot of myself!

I think Kendall is utterly FABULOUS, and is soon to be one of the most sought-after fashion icons of our generation.

Here are some of my Kendall-inspired outfits!:

 We♥ Kendall!

-R x

We Love....Ginnifer!

Style Crush♥

 Ginnifer Goodwin, or Jennifer, if you're fussy, is a 34 year old TV and film actress from America.


 She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and vastly gained an interest in media and the arts, due to her father, who owned & operated a recording studio.

She has featured in popular movies such as Ramona & Beezus and He's Just Not That Into You, but received her big break in HBO's Big Love.

 Although I can't remember when I originally heard of her, Ginnifer has always garnered my attention for her striking features and crazyily good dress sense.

 She has featured in a GAP Fall Campaign in 2008, been awarded MaxMara's One to Watch, and even adopted a flock of turkeys in 2009. Our kind of girl.

 You could say that Ginnifer's style was minimalistic, with a cutting edge twist that portrays her unique personality. If she was wearing the simplest black dress, she would add something completely unexpected ( have you SEEN that Gucci dress below!?).

Ginnifer always reminds me of a pixie or a fairy, with her sweet facial features, hairstyle and name ( I don't really know why, I think it's something to do with the Wizard of Oz... Glinda/Ginnifer hahaha ) and she brings this out with her natural and basic make-up. Lusted after for her clear, dewy skin, Ginnifer makes the most of this by not adding as much contouring make-up onto her skin, and focusing on making her eyes the more prominent feature.



 I think that Ginnifer brings something fresh to the celebrity scene, and isn't one to follow trends straight from the catwalk. She is a true fashion risk taker, and ALWAYS impresses on the red carpet!



                 We ♥ Ginnifer!

Here are some of my Ginnifer inspired outfits!

                 -R x

Nicki Minaj

On Thursday, I went to see one of the most kooky, crazy and controversial stars of this generation.

NICKI MINAJ.

I was so excited to go and see her, and the concert certainly exceeded my expectations! Throughout several outfit changes and wig transformations, each one as blindingly bright as the other, and special appearances from Tyga and Misha B, Nicki put on a great show, that left our friend Hannah and I with literally no voice! 

 During the concert, I was amazed at how the rapper didn't seem to care what anyone thought of her ( have you SEEN her feisty argument with fellow American Idol co-star Mariah Carey!?) and wore what best expressed her vibrant personality. 

Always being judged for what she does, wears and says, Nicki, real name Onika Maraj, is seemingly oblivious to criticism, and just goes with her decisions and what SHE wants to do.

Below are some of Nicki's rather 'out-there' combinations, which shows that we should all try taking a risk with our clothing choices, instead of sticking to the trends and banishing what we would normally deem as too egotistical.

So go get your SUPER BASS on!

-R x

P.S. Here's a small glimpse of what I wore to the concert, minus my bright red lipstick and diamond gems on my face. Interesting.

Erdem S/S 2013

WHAT: ERDEM S/S 2013

WHERE: LONDON FASHION WEEK

WHEN; 17th SEPTEMBER, 2PM

As in the words of Head Designer himself, Erdem Moralioglu, this season's collection would be 'risk-taking and 'more out of his usual boundaries'. He certainly proved the fashion crowd right, showcasing a range of ladylike dresses, in shades of what can only be described as 'toxic pastels'.

The outlandishly beautiful collection was inspired by 1950's sci-fi writer and housewife, Zenna Henderson and was quoted as being something of an alien/spaceship type proposition.

Embroidered florals and mid length hemlines were popular in the line, with neon brights bringing the retro dress styles into a more modern proximity. 

The Canadian native used intricate detailing on the creations, with miniscule flowers, beaded collars and the occasional baring midriff.

Anna Wintour on the FROW at Erdem S/S 2013

 The make-up, applied by M.A.C, was clone-like and robotic, using neutral colours, with a slight neon lip. 

The hair, by Charles Worthington, was pulled into a sleek low bun, which was a nice contrast against the loud prints of the dresses.

This collection is easily wearable and oozes feminity, and is perfect for the coming Spring season!

-R

(None of the photos are our own)