Scottish Designer based in London Christopher Kane worked with Giles Deacon whilst still studying in college and also attracted the attention of Donatella Versace, by winning the Lancome colour award in 2005.

Running his fashion line with his sister he launched his first collection in 2006, the show consisted of bandage styles in neon colours, which were then coveted by almost every woman in the UK, and was mass produced by the high street to what we now refer to as body-con dresses, when asked why he used neon colours he said “only used neon last year because it was (his) first collection and I wanted to go as bright as possible”.

He subsequently went on to a 2^nd collection, which featured a more relaxed silhouette by using leather and velvet.

He has since gone on to create many collections each better than the other, from 2007 where he introduced snake skin printed chiffon to his 2008/09 collection featuring over sized circular like sequins.

 In 2009 he made a small capsule collection with topshop, which consisted of 36 pieces ready to wear, many items sold out and some now go for quite a bit of cash, I myself own a lace, one shouldered piece. (pictured)

This brings us up to the 2011 collections, one of which being the ready to wear collection,his sister Tammy called the collection “Princess Margaret on acid” due to the neon take on a sophisticated look. 

 Then there is the resort line which I myself am most excited about, Christopher Kane has gone out of this world with his cosmic printed dresses and t-shirts, a truly iconic collection has captured the eyes of many young women and it’s this very nebula explosion of colour that has made him one of my most favoured designers, when asked about his line he explained that he liked “the idea of explosive outwards expansion” .

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Quick Update and what to expect over the weekend

I'm going to my parents tonight where I'll be able to edit and upload video's from the clothes show I've not done it before now because I left all the stuff there (silly me), so expect a post on that later today, I am also doing a piece over the weekend about Christopher Kane, my favourite designer since his collab with topshop and then I'm doing a small feature about Balmain inspired party wear for the party season and then a more casual tone for those girls who prefer to dress down or who unlike me were born without the magpie gene.
So a lot to get doing over the weekend but for now I have work.

Clothes show 2010

Clothes show was brilliant, I got some small though bad quality video's from the catwalk and will be posting some photo's of all the stuff I got such as a vintage polka dot dress and a gorgeous nude play suit. I can't post the pictures/video's up right now as I'm not at home with all my wires etc, so I'll do it at the first chance I get when I'm back home. Did anyone else go and if so what amazing goodies did you get?

Cold or Not

The winter has finally caught up with me and I'm the fabulous new owner of a cold, that's right ladies get one now they are so in trend.
So while I'm trying to pump myself up ready to go to work in a few hours time, I will say this, tomorrow I'm going to the Birmingham clothes show (cold or not) so will hopefully be posting pictures and some fashion buys on Sunday is any one else going this weekend?
I've never been before so am hoping to have a brilliant time.

Winter Hot!

With the cold nights coming in and nothing more than 5 hours of sunshine a day we know that winter is here, although I hate the dark and cold nights I can feel happy with myself knowing that with winter comes little joys  that summer just doesn't provide.

• Seeing your breath in front of your face. 
• Thick gloves and scarves.
• Rosy cheeks without the blusher.
• Hot chocolate. 
• Evenings in with a film.
• Slippers. 

I also love the clothes that the winter season provides for us, for instance thick wolly tights, with long chunky cardigans and with the party season looming I let my inner little magpie out to feast on all the sequins and glitter that adourn the must have dresses for the christmas holidays, paired with thick opaque tights and some chunky heels, I feel that no one can go wrong with this season's look. 

wish list

FCUK-£225, sequin dress

FCUK-£160 - this one is my favourite.

Would look great with black tights and some black wedges and some gold jewellery. 

Cheaper alternatives 

Boohoo-£20  

New look- £27.99 

Wallis- £45 backless 

My favourite from the above is the Wallis backless dress, again it would be perfect with thick tights and some chunky heels. 

Graphic Print

Celine                                                                                             Christopher Kane

Printed clothing is like looking back at our adolescence, where our parents told us what to wear and 9 times out of 10 especially if you grew up in the 80's or 90's it would be something with a bright pattern, or an all in one. 

The new runway shows of 2010 has made these childish prints grown up with high waisted trousers and chic jumpsuits, with a more mature print. 

It is taking a bit of adolescent courage to wear something so bold and colourful and style it into an all time chic way, that you can wear regardless of how old you are. 

The younger generation can rest happy knowing that they can get away with an all in one, printed with the most ludicrous graphics, the older generation can play it safe with some glamorous high waisted trousers and a pair of plain brogues. 

Their are only two rules to wearing something so colourful and loud, number one: keep accessories simple, and number two dress for your shape, Bigger woman should wear bigger prints as smaller ones can get lost in their figure whereas the more petite woman can wear smaller prints and get away with it. 

Ultimately this is a style that you can have fun with and dress it up for evening as well as down for daytime chic. 

Heart plasuit- topshop, Flower harem trousers- tesco, All in one flower printed jumpsuit- Primark, Military jacket- Primark 

High street prints: 

Miss Selfridge jumpsuit, currently in the sale at £30, perfect for the fuller figure because while black can disguise any lumps and bumps the colourful print will bring a little playful-ness to this otherwise grown up jumpsuit, wear it in the day with a little cardigan and jacket with brogues and jazz it up for the evening with a pair of killer wedges and some chunky bangles and long gold necklace. 

MissSelfridge playsuit- £35, Although summer is far behind us this playsuit reminds me of warmer times, a perfect investment for next summer when I think prints will still be at large, would however look great with a long white plain t-shirt underneath and some stunning wedges for night and cute ballet pumps for day. 

New Look leopard print trousers- £27.99 , for those who want to wear prints but not all over, these trousers are perfect for giving a nod to the upcoming trend but not feeling like you have to dress up all in graphic print. These would look fab with either an oversize tee or a fitted vest. 

Bolongaro Trevor Turner Print Jumpsuit from Asos - £195, The most expensive features but this little number is for ladies who love to be as loud with their clothes as their personality. The colour will suit any skin tone and I think it's an outfit best worn in the evening on a night out, I would wear this with some black boot wedges and un-do some of the buttons to give it a more laid-back feel. 

I do apologise for my complete lack of posting but I do have a few things lined up for a few posts, so tomorrow will bring a new fashion post and you know bits and bobs.