Happy New 2010!

While your all picking out ur NYE outfits, ive been forced to minitize mine while still at work so heres a little preview of what im loving hot for 2010:Keep eyes pealed for deisgner Henry Holland and Haus of Holland, my birthday rocking t for london town!Favorite dress for 2010!Tapping toes! Amazing trend dip for 2009, will definatly continue with rock chic,CHIC in s/s 2010!And finally patriza Pepe ASOS sales!!Turquiose colour of 2010!! www.asos.comLove you all and @ApparelJunk will see you the other side of 2009!Happy New Year!

Terry Richardson the man behind the lens!

READY TO BE INSPIRED??So my next upcoming piece is on the neurotically acclaimed photographer Terry Richardson! From Tom Ford, Purple magazine to amature pornographic shots in the name of art. This photographer has left his mark on many a decade in post modernist society! Yes we love to hate anything controversial, from skinny size 0 to phallic symbology, I have to say I got lost in the world of this inspiring man! Delving into his works just compelled me to comprehend his mind track even more, is it possible to becomeso enthralled in someone's work you can see everythingthey have done some how relates to every miniscule thought you have ever had, however vague or insignificantit may have been? (No i don't mean i want to lay nakedand get photographed from every angle,more like i want tobe mauled with a crisp fresh lens, well maybe a little part of me does!!)Getting filthy dirt for Purple magazine, I don't care who you areyour drooling over these virginal enigmas! Their hair is sotemptress! Impulsive erotica!Don't blink too fast guys, you may miss this point! Check in issue 3 @Sketchbookmagazine.com for my exclusive interview with the one and only in January 2010!Chic you later x

Claire Loves

Keeping it brief today:Ooze style, fashion divinity, what any girl would give to have the pique selection these two girls just emit!Sophisticated, classical, modern/chic retro shabby, is there any look they can't pull off.My personal fave antique chic! MK you just rock it!Claire Loves xx

'You are what you eat'

(Pentlands Prize winner: 2003) Sarah BeetsonDecember 5th‘Maverick Showroom, 68-72 Red church Street, London, E2 7DP’(7.00pm) Circling the drain, the usual esoteric beats of size zero and outrage amongst the peers echoing………Room 1- ‘You are what you eat’ illustrative graduate, Sarah Beetson, brings to attention our own vanity, reflected in colour and shape; as if lulling in our own magnificence, ironic how something so controversial can be moulded.Australian based illustrator, Sarah owns a fiercely creative mind, with a coherent personality to match. Turning back the rock clocks and reliving the works of that ‘Warhol’ so cleverly conjured. Favouring ‘possessiveness’ to describe her work ethic, pulling inspiration from the early punk arts- (one for Vivienne to keeps her eyes on), Pop culture from the 80’s Status Quoe, Vintage and revolution. Safely set in stone is her fervour and compelling nature to deliver uniqueness in controversial form. Working charitably in the likeness to drive awareness of ‘meningitis’ and ‘anorexia’, Sarah has gain much acclaim for her ‘pezaz’ –yes it’s a word, for titivating post modern harshness. (8.00pm) Wandering further along the kale corridors, frivolity leapt from the sketches and even a slight grievance amongst the cracks in Sarah’s smiles shone through ‘edible self’. Revising what appeared as happiness, it came to me that serious metaphors laid within Sarah’s work.Proudly commissioned by Stella McCartney in 2003, Sarah threw her brains at a project to create a space of philosophy, punk and vividness. Other endorsed works include, yellow door fashion marketing, pop magazine and L’Oreal, as well as designing illustrations for the likes of converse and ad-shirts, her caricatures are instantly distinguishable.(9.00pm) I come to the end of the row, draped ‘gleefully’ in front of a geriatric dusted statue was colour colossal controversy. Utilising symbology relevant to sickness, mouths and eyes reach across the canvas, clawing at my personal morals. - Certainly gave me a second opinion regarding finishing that ‘McDonalds’.(9.30pm) ‘Talented in volumes, Sarah Beetson- Beautifully bold.’(9.45pm) ‘Reality’Claire Levick

Losing the Plot

LOSING THE PLOTDistantly squinting through the turgid rims of her metallic red spectacles, Lisa had an epiphany. Amongst the multitude of grey distortion appeared an apparition of beauty. Who knew numbers could stimulate such fascination that resulted in creativity, style and elegance? Collaborating commodity and beauty, collection ‘The Plot Jewellery’ transpired. The noticeable piece from this collection simply had to be ‘Beautiful up’s and downs’ a delicious paradox of sensibility and artistic creativity. With a soulless surround of enamel, the rounded framecaptures a snapshot of history, refreshing the mind of human evolution and our glory within. To the amateur eye these pieces would read nothing but metallic lines surrounded by a choking shell. Reaching deeper into the collection origins, one would find that each piece represents the industrialised price of each metal over a specified time period. Each bespoke piece is a factual representation into commodity living, spanning over two decades. The irony lies within the colour contrasts of each piece, monotone harshness of metallic element meets femininity and innocence of enamel, a beautiful juxtapose.Merging with advertising giants Wieden and Kennedy in2005, Lisa’s concept of creating a ‘wearable visualisation’proved a storm hit as a contemporary jewellery line. One might say even ‘Gauss’ would marvel at, smitten at the ideal oftransformation from figure to form.Outside collaborations with jeweller Hannah Havanna spurned this collection to life. Producing over 30 styles withthe imitative generic influence, Price truly is the master of numbers. Welcome to the statistical revolution. By Claire Marie Levick

ApparelJunk welcomes KG Green!

Excuse de jouner! 'Pardon my absence guys' been on a little fact finding, blog noting journey for fab new download, Sketchbook magazine, and in my very chic absence KG has scouring her fashion brain to see what you guys should be getting involved in for this festive season ooooooooooooo dare I let you take a look ekkk!!!Kelly EwingI absolutely love this corset. It has such a ‘glamorous vintage’ style to it. From the understated ruffles to the overly large buttons I feel this is a totally wearable and effortless style. The design of this corset to me is really unique and would make a great statement piece. You wouldn’t even have to accessorise this to make it anymore exciting which makes me want it even more.ThakoonNow it’s nearly Christmas so I had to bring a bit of sparkle and these mirror mosaic shoes defiantly do that. They’re great for the up-coming party season. They almost have a Lady Gaga, space age feel to them which I love, totally individual. Who cares if you only get to wear them once a year when they look so great.Vivienne WestwoodIt’s not very often a dress stands out to me but I am totally in love with this one as well as most of the Anglomania collection Vivienne Westwood has created. The twisted fabric really gives it a choreographed edge. It’s a great evening gown that would really make an impact with a few key accessories.Post in you thoughts fashionistasChic you all later for a sneak peak into what I wrote for Sketchbook mag x

Crazi Couture!

Lacroix Couture: Crazi coutureValentino Couture:Dior Couture:Chanel Couture:I had to take some time when putting this together, still totally devastated about the loss of Lacroix on the couture catwalk so heres a memorial tribute against his greatest foes. We will miss you. The man is a genius, were mourning the loss.

Sketch book magazine! THE NEW BIBLE

I've found the new bible!!We'll this is new mag that everyone is have a good old gossip about. So I thought right lets see what all the fuss is and i have to say guys i LOVE Love love this magazine. With all the new competition out there, when reading Wafa (Editor in cheif) of Sketchbook Magazines story, the sheer tenacity of this woman is what makes this mag inspiring. her determination to bring fashion and frivolity all on to one page has resulted in a masterful creation.The fresh, inviting look of the cover just screams -read me read me, its cleary a mag for the quirky individual secretly seeking sally!! My personal fave has to be the volume of eccentric and vintage fashion- if you love a good old pair of battered doc's and loafers that will make you cringe, this is where you want to be. Inspired by the works of undiscovered fashion designers, revitialised works and artisits alike this magazine is in one work (or maybe two) TRUELY UNIQUE! Start downlaoding now!sketchbookmagazine.com Chic you all later guys x

RANT FM!- The Social Cast

RANT FM!- The Social Cast

So my stunning hair dresser friend Mr. Mick Bailey, has pulled his entire tenatious thoughts together and come up with what I can only describe as ' big brothers even Bigger mouth'. If your into your quirky comedy, metaphorical lingusitics and down right sarcastic inuendo's then this podcast surely must be for you. Coming from the heart of the old market town Chesterfield, The social cast founder reveals all!! '..."T.V is dull, we are not! Our podcast will not only open your eyes but it will make them an unused feature of your face! Download The Show....Bruce Forsyth would!So get checking in out and posting your thoughts.Love u Bails, chic you all later xx

Folk are going Folksy @Chanel S/S10

Ok so I just had to share this Pre-Fall collection from Chanel if you haven't checked it out yet, ooo Largerfeld you have done us proud. Usually i'd have to say clog and lace combo is a no no but the demureness and elegance of this S/S collection is just mesmerizing. I litterally felt like the small Ladylike collection was a epic step back in time to victorian romanticism, the silhouettes are contradictingly feminine with a masculinity in the black/charcoal colour palette. If you missed out earlier Largerfeld isn't the only one braving sultry colours on the S/S catwalk, check out McDonalds scuba chic and Igel's 80's rock chic inspired collection.The iconic piece of this collection has to be the black chiffon number from his cocktail collection. Purley elegant it's show stopping.Post your thoughts guys.Chic you all later x