09 03, 2010
We have loved of Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf ‘s work for a while now, and were delighted to find that our very own Giles Deacon is also a fan. He was so inspired by his work that he based his Autumn/Winter 2011 collection on it.
We’ll bring you a full report on our day at the Giles show this afternoon, but in the meantime take a look at Erwin Olafs work to get you in the mood.
04 03, 2010
Gisele Scanlon is a writer and illustrator who says she wrote her second book, The Goddess Experience to ‘make people happy’. She lists, nice bed linen, tea, mascara and fragrance as the things that make her happy, and asks readers to ask themselves, ‘what’s my favourite micro pleasure’?
The book is filled with up lifting ideas and over 1000 micro pleasures, based around fashion, beauty, travel, food and home ideas. Gisele encourages you to try and find the small everyday things that bring joy to your life.
Apparently Beyonce’s favourite micro pleasure is the small of Dove soap and she insists on having two bars of Dove soap backstage at every concert.
Our favourite small pleasures include; a nice cup of tea, finding a bargain at a car boot sale, making cupcakes and riding out bikes to work.
What makes you happy?
30 11, 2009
The next best thing to having the world at your feet is to have a dog at your heels,’ observed Vogue in 1930. We couldn’t agree more and will definitely be putting Dogs in Vogue on our Christmas list, as well as one of the super cute new cross breeds that we have been cooing over recently.
We so want a Morkie/Yorktese (a cross between a Yokshire terrier or a Maltese) or a Puggle (Pugg and Beagle cross). It would look so cute with its head popping out of our bag, a la Elle Woods!!!
Check out our pet competition on Facebook .
20 11, 2009
We are big fans of fashion mags and books here at New Look Towers. We especially love books which inspire us and transport us to another world, whether it be a time in history, another country or an altogether more glamorous life.
Here are a few of our current favourites, which could make great Christmas presents for your most fashionable friends and family, or why not simply treat yourself?
Eric Musgraves Sharp Suits, documents the evolution of the suit and is a must have for the stylish men in your life .
Gypset Style by Julia Chapman, is an insight into the eclectic style and bohemian lives of artists and travellers around the world.
My Favourite Dress by Git Monsef documents the emotional attachment that fashion designers, editors, stylists, photographers and celebrities, have with their favourite dress.
Gentlemen of the Bakongo, by Daniele Tamagni, features the well dressed dapper gentlemen of Brazzaville in the Congo. Their amazing sense of style and ability to mix bright colours provided inspiration for Paul Smiths, Spring Summer 2010, womenswear collection.
Paul SmithS/S 2010 Collection as seen on Style.com
The Bag, written by Sue Huey and our very own Susie Draffan (Susie is the New Look Trend Scout) is a fascinating insight into the world of ‘it’ bags. The book charts how bags have evolved into unique aspirational items and showcases well established brands, alongside exciting up and coming designers.
The Sartorialist is an inspiring round up of the best images from renowned street style blogger, Scott Schuman
Enjoy!
11 11, 2009
We found this old magazine cutting at the bottom of a drawer the other day and just loved it. It shows the original Marc Jacobs grunge collection for Perry Ellis. The 1992 collection took the fashion world by storm when Jacobs sent flannel shirts over printed dresses and Dr Martin boots, down the runway. Inspired by Seattle bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam, the collection perfectly summed up the mood of the 90′s and was adopted as the uniform of a generation.
Musician and photographer Thurston Moore (and member of grunge band, Sonic Youth) was a close friend of Kurt Cobain and has documented the bands, the fans and the rise and fall of the subculture that dominated the early 90′s, in his recently published book Grunge.
Great inspiration if like us, you are loving the grunge look right now. Defiantly one to put on the Christmas list.
15 10, 2009
If you fancy impressing your friends with your culinary skills and knowledge of fashionable food? Then look no further than this book.
The American Fashion Cookbook features recipes from more than 100 of our favourite American designers along with original illustrations and preparation tips. You can try Isaac Mizrahi’s mushroom truffle spaghetti, Zac Possen’s butterscotch wafers or Catherine Malandrino’s crudites, which she recommends serving “on a white tablecloth, along with some Rose de Provence, the song of the cicadas as music and a field of lavender as a landscape.
Not easy if you live in Croydon!! But we can but dream
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