Lily Allen...

The lovely Lily Allen came and shopped at my stand last Sunday with her sister Sarah, they took all my favorite pieces away in bags...really looking forward visiting Lily's shop when it opens. I did not know a thing about it until I met Lily & Sarah last week, now I keep hearing about it on the radio, online etc. I have just sourced some more beautiful dresses and a 1930s quilted jacket that is just unbelievable - I will do pictures as soon as it has been freshened up....I'm doing a new shoot for the website on Tuesday with Frankie modeling again (see my homepage for other pictures of Frankie), Fergs doing photography and Elle Hitchens giving us her make up skills for the day.
We are borrowing an amazing huge, light room with beams, pillars and lovely old walls. Its on the top floor of a friends warehouse building at the docks, upstairs from their restaurant and tapas bar 'El Puerto' (go there for flamenco & paella on Sunday nights, brilliant grilled prawns, big avocado salads and perfect drinks)- big thank you to you both Jayne and Andy xx I will load up the pictures as soon as I get them...thinking tribal with a royal twist but I may change my mind on the day and have a factory worker thing going on....
Francesca!

Milan Women's Fashion Week: Coloured glasses

Roberta, Designer

Roberta's tinted sunglasses, which seem to be a big thing in Italy, were found at a flea market. I especially love the colour contrast between her hair and her sweater.

Saturday Bloggers Shopping

Welcome to the Saturday Blog Shoppers event created by Quilts Galore and More for bloggers to network.

Today, I am offering 20% off ALL of my Spring Scarves 2010 Collection. During checkout enter "SBS" in notes to seller and I will refund the discount via Paypal. This sale is only valid for today. Please leave a comment so Bloggers will know that you've visited.

Spring 2010 Ruffle Mohair Crochet Skinny Scarf

Thank you for stopping by

Milan Women's Fashion Week: Marike Le Roux

Marike Le Roux, 19, Model originally from South Africa

Marike, one of the new faces of Sonia Rykiel, is wearing a cardigan by Alexander McQueen.

Milan Women's Fashion Week: Rebeca

Here I am in Milan again. Last month when I was here for Men's Fashion Week, I ended up taking a lot of shots of fashion editors. This time I'm trying to avoid doing so, since there are plenty of other places to see these photos. The first day of the week was quiet, with mostly small labels showing, but ultimately much more interesting for me in finding the more creative types, since the big shows in Milan are mostly inaccessible to those just starting out in the industry. Rebeca came out in a whirlwind from via Gattamelata after the Upcoming Designers show, and unfortunately I only got her name, as her dog was in a hurry.

/dario

London Fashion Week: At Burberry

Her style exemplifies one of my favourite women's looks right now: subtle feminine details, like her voluminous hair, join masculine clothing in a delicate color combination completed with almost no make-up.
This photo is the last from London, Dario will start posting pictures from Milano from tomorrow. I enjoyed London, despite the rain, and it had a perfect ending with visiting the most british of all shows: Burberry. I am planning on coming back in summer to take more sunlight filled pictures. Or is a wish for sunny days too much for London summer?

/mary

London Fashion Week: At Burberry

Rike, photographer and designer assistant

Dear Rivington bag,
Topshop faux leather leggins,
Weekday shoes,

Martenitsa - a piece of adornment for welcoming the Spring

This is Bulgarian Tradition:

Martenitsa is a small piece of adornment, made of white and red yarn and worn from March 1 until around the end of March.

Original Martenitsa vision called Pizho and Penda (Пижо и Пенда In Bulgarian),available in my shop.

On the first day of March and few days afterwards, Bulgarians exchange and wear white and red tassels or small dolls called Pizho and Penda. In Bulgarian folklore the name Baba Marta (meaning Grandma March) is related to a grumpy old lady whose mood swings change very rapidly.

***Give your friends and relatives this piece of adornment for Health and Friendship. ***
***Contact me if you want more than 1, to make new listing of Set***
Measurement:
about 4 inch (10 cm.)

Variate of Martenitsa models if you like them contact me (max price 5$)
This is an old pagan tradition and remains almost unchanged today. The common belief is that by wearing the red and white colours of the martenitsa people ask Baba Marta for mercy. They hope that it will make winter pass faster and bring spring. Many people wear more than one martenitsa. They receive them as presents from relatives, close friends and colleagues.

Martenitsa is usually worn pinned on the clothes, near the collar, or tied around the wrist. You can hang it at home, wherever you want, pin it on your bag or coat, hang it on the wall or everywhere else.

The tradition calls for wearing the martenitsa until the person sees a stork or a blooming tree. The stork is considered a harbinger of spring and as evidence that Baba Marta is in a good mood and is about to retire.

Flower ornament Martenitsa, set of two for your and your loved one.

Surprise your friends and relative with something untypical for your culture. Surprise them with this positive tradition, of giving small piece of Spring.

Are you ready for Spring?

London Fashion Week: At Eley Kishimoto

Olivia, 28, production assistant

Wearing Eley Kishimoto dress, tights and accessories and Olivia Morris shoes.

Stil in London: London Fields

Kristi, 24, student and Jarvis, 7 months, dog

Bonsai coat,
Topshop stockings,
Vintage boots

London Fashion Week: At Somerset House

Daniella, 22, stylist & blogger

H&M coat,
Topshop shirt, pants and glasses.

At home: Aisha

Aisha, 27, entrepreneuse, gallerist, lawyer, philanthropist, publisher

Aisha is my lovely hostess in London, she lives inside a flat made out of clothes. The walls are made of Peter Jensen dresses, the floors are covered in Sonia Rykiel and the ceiling is a patchwork of vintage Valentino. Customized pumps and Vivienne Westwood boots line the walls and Aisha likes to wear delicate silk dresses from the 1930s for lunch.

/mary

Featuring Spring Items

Weather is getting better these days, so I am inspired of coming Spring.

I have the joy to feature very creative etsy sellers with their Spring items.

I want to bring more brightness and cheer into the days

Direct link to the items:

1.Pink Butterflies with Flowers - Nursery Wall Art - 8x10 Print - Free Shipping (U.S.)

2.Zacatecas Turquoise and Silver Chandelier Earrings

3.SALE ----TWO Framed matted original watercolor poppy paintings

4.

Insulated Zippered Lunch Bag and Sandwich Bag (or Snack bag)/ Michael Miller Birds of Norway

5.

Crochet Rose Bookmark, It's all Purple

6.Argolla - Organic Jewelry - Natural Solid Wood Hoop Earring - Eco Friendly

7. Hot Pink And Lime Green Hand Painted Picture Frame 5x7

8.NEW Spring 2010 Skinny Scarf Aqua Blue, Indigo Blue, Yellow, Pink, Rose

9.Haruspex Organic T-shirt girls/ guys

London Fashion Week: At Somerset House

I know this does not really fit into the Cut! section, and it does not show her outfit too well so there is no objective reason to put this picture up here - but my goodness is that a beautiful face!

/mary

London Fashion Week: At Somerset House

Arriving in London, the first present I got was a light flu. Feeling drowsy all day is not the ideal condition to take pictures on the street, and inbetween all the London excitement her demure all-grey outfit and the natural look of her hair and make-up were a welcome relief to my achy head.

/mary

London Fashion Week: The new men

Last week I received very cheerful conovo on etsy: I am a winner of a giveaway.

The very talented jewellery creator Laura, made a giveaway on her blog for very lovely heart earrings.

If you want take a look at her shop for wonderful and gentle handmade jewellery:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/LauraLobster

http://www.folksy.com/shops/LobsterLove

My new Pearl Heart Earrings

When I received the earrings we made photos for the new scarves, and I am happy to use it for the pictures. Take e look at the earrings "in action"
Thank you Laura!

New Scarves on the board

Today I listed new scarves. For two of them I am inspired of drop stitch knitting. It's so much joy, I could stop myself knitting.

Coral multicolor Wool Hand Knit Scarf

Brown multicolor Wool Hand Knit Scarf

Spring is coming .... I try to think "Spring" - bright, light, cheerful, blossoming flowers, green every where .. This colorful yarn inspired me to start my Spring 2010 Collection, I hope it is a good start, and I will do variety of scarves for Spring.

NEW Spring 2010 Skinny Scarf Aqua Blue, Indigo Blue, Yellow, Pink, Rose
What is in your mind?

New York Fashion Week: At Peter Jensen

Sarah Sophie Flicker, filmmaker and host of The Citizens Band

I went to New York this week to attend the panel on fashion blog ethics at the "Evolving Influence" conference. Aside from the conference, the only other thing I had time to see was the presentation of Peter Jensen at Milk Studios, where I met Sarah Sophie. Most New York style is, in my humble perspective as an infrequently-visiting foreigner, an illustration in trying too hard to follow the trends along the rules they ostensibly require, resulting in brand-loaded outfits that lack the personal touch. Sarah Sophie is clearly a stand-out. Her personal style is obviously inspired by the 1920s and goes oh so well with her light skin and striking features. Unfortunately, I forgot to ask her where she got that delicate headpiece, but I guess it is vintage.

/mary

Unconventional Gray

My hand knit capelet is included into a wonderful treasury called"Unconventional Gray" I hope it will make the front page onetsy.

If you like it, come and leave a comment here:

Comments for the treasury wanted:

Capelet Hand Knit Gray Warm for Winter size L One of a Kind

Thank you Kneat Knit Creations, check it out her shop for hand knit creations

http://www.etsy.com/shop/kneatknitcreations

Wool-Blend Hat

The grass is always Greener

My scarf is included into a wonderful treasury called "The grass is always Greener" I hope it will make the front page on etsy.

If you like it, come and leave a comment here:

Comments for the treasury wanted:

Green Brown Orange Hand Knit Scarf on Seasonal Sale 25 Dollars Scarves Entire Store

Thank you Merrily Knitting

Check it out her wonderful shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/merrilyknitting

Copenhagen Fashion Week: Outside KEA x Souvanni Asmussen

Katrine, 24, Designer

Vintage cardigan,
Wood Wood dress and hat,
Vibe Harsløf necklace

Copenhagen Fashion Week: Backstage at Henrik Vibskov

I know that there is a tendency for bloggers to be over-enthusiastic about everything they see, but anyone who knows me can say that I'm normally the last person to gush. Henrik Vibskov presented his latest collection, entitled "The Slippery Spiral Situation," and was definitely Vibskov at the best I've ever seen him. His shows are always the highlight of Copenhagen Fashion week, which I think is mostly attributed to his exhibition of not just a line of clothing, but an entire world, non-sensical as it may be. White-painted fingers, strange mirrored spectacles, wooden monastic hats, and a Twin Peaks inspired live soundtrack (with the designer himself playing the drums) all created an otherworldly atmosphere, which Vibskov himself probably couldn't fully comprehend. But what set the show apart from the rest was the craftsmanship of Vibskov's tailoring. As usual, his men's collection was stronger than the women's, but the cut and movement of both collections showed a maturity that was missing in past collections, while still keeping the magic of his quirky worldview intact.

/dario

Black and Silver Featuring Etsians

This is my hand picked collection of silver and black items. All of them are handmade by very talented etsy sellers.

Direct links to the items

1.

Black Hearted sterling silver and swarovski crystal bangle bracelet

2.

Black Elegance Boho Headband with Flowers

3.

One, Two, Buckle My Shoe....Card

4.

Typewriter Blank Gift Tags

5.

the SIENNA messenger/diaper bag

6.

Gothic Bride and Groom Cake Topper in One of a Kind Vampsace gown

7.

Designer inspired crochet purse, handbag, bag. Eyelash yarns, black. Fun, party, formal, evening.

8.

Grey Black Hand Knit Scarf Warm for Winter on Seasonal Sale 25 Dollars Scarves Entire Store

9.

Black2White - Beaded crochet lariat

Copenhagen Fashion Week: Outside Wackerhaus

Ottilie, Intern for Spotding

All vintage

St. Valentine is coming

St. Valentine is coming. Counting down the days .. Are you ready?

I am still looking for ideas for St. Valentine's day Present. And come to the idea of displaying this cute red hand knit baby hat, like a Valentine card.

Baby Red HAT Hand Knit Size - from 3 to 9 months.

Copenhagen Fashion Week: Outside Wackerhaus

Pelayo from London, Blogs at Kate Loves Me

Vintage jacket,
Topman blazer,
Kilt from a Scottish shop,
Doc Martens boots
Rayban sunglasses

Copenhagen Fashion Week: Peter Jensen for Weekday

Peter Jensen presented his upcoming collection for Weekday yesterday morning at Copenhagen Fashion Week. As Jensen states in the press release, "one of my main reference points for the collection was a photo of me as a small child with my grandmother. I wanted the collection to embrace this 70's Scandinavian atmosphere while still feeling contemporary and clean, so to obtain this I chose a very classic palette."



Although the colour palette is subdued, there are still elements of humour in the pieces that characterize Jensen's work, in particular a t-shirt adorned with tassels, which Jensen says was inspired by the tablecloth in the photo of him and his grandmother. The collection will be available from March in Weekday shops, so if there isn't a Weekday store around you, I suggest you book your tickets now.

Juliane from Reigen and I had a chance to interview Peter during the press brunch, where we asked him about his design process and his thoughts on his place in British and Scandinavian fashion.



/dario

At home: Norman Palm

This is Norman Palm. The singer shares his time between Berlin and Mexico City, where his girlfriend lives. I can't really grasp why he's currently in an ice-covered Berlin, instead of hanging around in a sun-flooded Mexico, but I guess it's because of his new album. He's currently recording with the support of Daniel Nentwig, who normally plays the keyboards for The Whitest Boy Alive, and Emma and Mia from Le Corpse Mince de Francoise. When he's not making music, he can also be found re-mixing Mexican billboards.

/mary

At home: Robert Lippok

Robert Lippok, 43, musician, wearing a Bernhard Wilhelm shirt, Comme des Garcons jeans, Falke socks and Gucci shoes.

Robert is a part of To Rococo Rot and a collector of strange things. His room is filled with, of course, records and musical instruments, but also with all kinds of knick-knacks. He has a thing for lamps made of hedgehog spines, small red plastic rabbits, big black plastic ravens, anatomic models of the human body, parrot beaks, huge glass bulbs, and hand puppets, like the creepy one he is showing in this picture. But he is not stockpiling them and making his apartment into a weird cabinet of curiosities, but rather chooses them carefully, presenting only a few of them on his desk and walls. Which either makes it less spooky, or even more.

Frock Me this Sunday 14th February...

Finally it is Frock Me Vintage Fashion fair this coming Sunday! I have not been since November and really have missed it. Such a lovely venue and also a nice late start (I leave at 4 am for Hammersmith!). If anyone would like a free ticket let me know and I will email one for you. As it is Valentines day and my birthday on the 17th (26 again) me and my Robert will be staying over in London on Saturday and going out for food and maybe a dance....personally I want to get up there early enough to visit Comptoir Des Cotonniers (http://www.comptoirdescotonniers.com/) as I am in need of a couple of little day dresses and the one I bought last year from them needs a rest....I would quite like to wear shorts and a turban....not sure if I can pull it off.

New Scarves on the board

Seasonal SALE is still ON.

25 $ Scarves Entire store

There are many choices of colors and sizes, and one common thing for all scarves, they are all warm and very soft.

Today not only seasonal sale is on the day board. I've just listed three new scarves. Just finished and photographed.

Take a look and you are very welcome to my shop.

Green Brown Orange Hand Knit Scarf

Grey Black Hand Knit Scarf Warm for Winter

Blue Hand Knit Scarf Bright and Soft

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Outside D&G

Johan, 23, Model from Sweden

Wrangler jacket,
Acne t-shirt,
Boss bag

Treasury You Be the Judge

I am included in a wonderful treasury called You Be the Judge I hope will make the front page on etsy.

If you like it, come and leave a comment here:

Comments for the treasury wanted:

These are

Baby wool booties Hand Knit White size from 3 to 6 months

featured:

Check it out:

You Be the Judge

Milan Men's Fashion Week: Outside D&G

Patricia, 21, Stylist from Barcelona

Rodebjer jacket,
Topshop top,
Wired skirt,
Vintage necklace

At home: Mari Lippok

Mari, who wears her favourite Bernhard Wilhelm dress in this picture, lives around the corner from my house and she is my icon for simple delights. When she serves her guests something, one can be sure it is of highest quality, though it takes only little time to prepare. For example, she always has this special kind of soft water at home, and makes the most delicious flat bread with grainy salt and rosemary that goes incredibly well with some red wine on her balcony in late summer nights. I remember one dinner when she announced she would only prepare something very simple, and when we arrived the most mouth-watering scent of a heartwarming and dainty pasta sauce was already filling the room. If Mari invites you over, you can consider yourself lucky.

/mary