Wednesday 28 September 2011

THE WOMEN ON MENSWEAR DAY

Just as impressive as the men this London Fashion Week I think. The sun was finally out for the final day so we could truly enjoy it! I'll be sorry not to be going to Paris this season, I had such an amazing time in February. I'm a little over fashion week now, seeing as I've been making a collection for the last few months; I need a fashion break! 

Tuesday 27 September 2011

OIL SLICK

Wearing: Ann Demeulemeester blazer and top, Charlie May skirts, Dr Martens shoes, Dominic Jones ring
Wearing my new Dr Martens from the First and Forever campaign, so in love with them! Also, if you want to see more of my outfit in a 'taking over the world' kind of way check here. See what I mean? 
Heehee, Thanks Jen for the photos!

THE MEN ON MENSWEAR DAY

Always my favourite day of fashion week, menswear day. It always seems calmer (although not so much this season!) and there are much more personal style gems for keen eyes to spot.

Sunday 25 September 2011

CONCEAL YOUR HEEL

As some of you may remember, I was scouring the internet to get a closer look at the Simone Rocha shoes last season and I finally got to see the updated version in the London showroom this week. From pony hair to clear plastic, this Spring/Summer 2012 are even more amazing. I love the cross stitching and there was even a flat pair with a round chunky plastic heel.

Saturday 24 September 2011

SLICK BACK

Wearing: Charlie May leather jacket and sheer tank and belt, vintage shirt, Jil Sander trousers, Acne shoes, AA clutch and Dominic Jones rings
Outfit on LFW day 4 inspired by total babe Celestine Cooney sporting her tight bun and leather jacket all fashion week. I had so many compliments on the jacket, it's amazing to be able to tell people that I designed it. For those of you interested, I will be going into production soon, trying to get a web shop up and running as well as a website asap. Email me with your orders, like this leather jacket and I can start preparing. It's been so amazing getting such great feedback from you guys, I can't wait to see you all wearing it too! 
 Email info(at)charlie-may.co.uk

GILES SS12

Aside from the embarrassing situation where I was put in Jessie J's seat and then moved to sit with Vogue instead (show off to a total bad start), as soon as the lights went down and the music begun all bad feelings were forgotten. At the start of the catwalk there was a scrunched up foil back drop, a perfect clue for what was to come. Inspired by Baba Beaton: 'A Symphony in Silver' and The Bowes Museum's 'Silver Swan', a huge white swan in ostrich feathers led the way with a white silk trousers suit underneath for the first look, followed by outfits in reds, silvers and pinks with laser cut patterns of clouds and swans, finishing with elegant evening gowns in silks and ostrich plumes taking up the whole catwalk sweeping up forgotten feathers. My favourite without a doubt was all the silver pieces, matching the invitations of silver shredded paper masks, Giles definitely gave us the most dramatic show of LFW.
 This ticket was sponsored by Glaceau Vitamin Water