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.

Alessi Brothers

PARADISE ISLAND

On Thursday night I went to Dundee to see an exhibition
called Paradise Island at the Generator Projects.

I was pretty blown away by the show. The space was so
perfect for it. It is quite an industrial building, with
huge white walls and concrete floors. The space is also
split in two which was ideal, as a lot of the pieces were
dependant upon lighting up a dark space.

This show had paintings, digital prints, sculpture, video
and music. Sheena Leach, Liam Richardson, Callum Monteith and
Diane Edwards have been working together for the past two months.
They have had shows in Bristol, Edinburgh and now Dundee.
I was so impressed by how well everything worked together.
All the pieces really complemented, challenged and amplified
each other. The layout of this show was vital to the end
result. I could tell that every inch had been considered.
The spacing was just as paramount as the pieces themselves.

Here is a little blurb to describe the show in more depth;

Paradise Island aims to reflect varying aspects of
specific cyber symbolism, implementing appropriation
along with original designs constructed by the artists.
Working both individually and as a collective, each piece
is considered to position itself as an element of a wider
picture, mimicking the endless potential that the digital
era has scanned in.

Generator Projects

Cara Delevingne

This is Cara Delevigne for Russh Magazine. I think she is
absolutely gorgeous. Her eyebrows are big and amazing and she
has incredible lips. I want to buy this issue so I can see
the whole shoot.

COS

Here are some new looks from Cos. I love how consistent
they are, you can always rely on them for good cuts and
some warm, hearty colours. I really love the different
shades of green in this range. I can't wait to go in
and try the new stuff on.

Bag 'N' Noun

Bag 'N' Noun products are made in Japan. They specialize in
making high quality bags. I am surprised I have not come
across them before as I love rucksacks, especially ones
which are actually waterproof and come in interesting colours.

Bag 'N' Noun