ZARA AUTUMN/WINTER 2012

UTTU

Uttu is an Istanbul Label. I discovered it through the wonderful
blog, Cali Vintage. Uttu grew from clothes Gokce Cibic used to make
for her dolls with left over lace her mother had. She then went on to
study Architecture and Fashion Design which then lead to starting
her own label, Uttu. All Uttu garments are designed and sewn in Istanbul.

I really love the pieces. They are very simple with delicate details that
make them stand out. It is all very reasonably priced. I think I may treat
myself to one of the beautiful dresses or blouses, all with prefect Peter
Pan Collars.

UTTU

H&M DIVIDED

This is Nimue Smit modelling for the H&M Divided collection.

ORLA KIELY

This is the fall/winter campaign for Orla Kiely.
It is very sixties inspired and I love it. The pinafores
and short coats have been styled beautifully with white
tights and vintage looking low heels. I love the images
taken in what looks like a church hall. So many church halls
look like this, almost like they haven't been touched for
40 years. It works very well with Orla's new range, letting me
believe these are genuine images from the sixties.

STREET STYLE

MOLLY SUGARS VINTAGE BOUTIQUE

Last week I was in, what I think, is one of the best vintage
shops north of the border. Down South, there are just so many more,
meaning more competition, therefore the prices are much lower.
In Scotland most vintage shops are overpriced. They are good,
sometimes very good but always overpriced. We all just accept it
and pay more.

It was a pleasant surprise to find a shop breaking this trend
on Portobello High Street in Edinburgh. Molly Sugars has been
open for 6 months and seems to be doing very well. The women
running the shop was incredibly warm and helpful. I was with
three others and we all got something lovely. The guys stuff
was really, really good which was another bonus as this is an
area often neglected. The layout of the shop was very inviting.
Upstairs was bright and open but there was a little
winding staircase leading to a warmly lit den in the
basement. There was everything I could hope for in a vintage
shop and it was VERY reasonably priced.

Molly Sugars

COVERS

Cara Delevingne for i-D

Karlie Kloss for British Vogue

Lara Stone for Korean Vogue

Rosie Huntington Whiteley for Elle

Kel Markey & Herieth Paul for i-D

ALEXA CHUNG

This is Alexa Chung on the set of Gossip Girl in New York.
She looks amazing is this vivid blue vintage dress.

CHLOE SEVIGNY // DAZED AND CONFUSED

ZARA WINTER 2012

This is Freja Beha Erichsen for the Zara winter 2012
campaign. I am a huge fan of Freja, she is definitely
one of the most versatile models around. I don't usually
shop in Zara but some of the new range looks really lovely.
I like that this shoot is so understated, the simple white
walls work so well at emphasising the different textures.
I also love that it is shot in black and white, it leaves a
little mystery to the range and makes me want to go in and
see more.