" Pretty Portobello: February 2010

25 February 2010

London Fashion week - My favourites, 4 shows

Hello guys!

It's been a little while... I had a little break which was great! I was in much need of one. You know fashion week... everyone so busy running up and down, taking pictures, blogging, doing all those things we love but this time I took a step back and relaxed myself watching some shows not caring about anything else. It's a different approach, which I enjoyed trying.

It's all over now and I just wanted to share some pictures of the shows I have most enjoyed. I have to say I expected more glam for A/W 2010 and therefore I wasn't over the moon with the majority of the collections. I feel bad for saying that, but since it's my blog I feel entitled to.

Here are some pictures of my favourites shows and looks:

The Queen Vivienne Westwood.

I love Westwood anyways, I am a huge fan (we all know that). I particularly like this collection for being a mix of her previous work and I love that. We see a little bit of punk with the boobs T shirt, Chaos and squiggle are all back to my wonderful delight. OMG! Check it out this short new version of the Pirate boots... looove it so badly!









Louise Goldin
, she is absolutely amazing... Every collection of hers is also superb. I love all this amazing structured work she has created. Mean and gorgeous!







From one Louise to another... I also loved the work of young designer Louise Gray.
Quirky, playful and a little Westwood-ish in her inspiration. Love the print mixing.







Pringle of Scotland
was very cool as well, I love all the layers and the beautiful coats and jackets, the work and the intricacy of the knits are amazing too. Also the highlight for me, are the lovely furry boots. Heaven!






It's my LFW capsule post, short and sweet does it for me.

See you soon.
x

19 February 2010

I can't believe it... I got my McQueen skull ring!

Hello folks,

Another day, another outfit post. Today I am wearing something very special which I think totally compliments this basic sparkly number.

If you guys remember not so long ago, I had posted about how in love I was with the McQueen skull ring, which I had seen it back in November and could not stop thinking about it ever since. Well, it turns out they were selling like hot cakes and very luckily I managed to buy the black one. I'll only wear it for special occasions but today it had to come out of it's box for the very first time.

A more grown up look for me today, still with a little twist with my harem pants.

zara blazer

vivienne westwood

mcqueen ring

london style

mcqueen

Blazer + Trousers: Zara, Top: charity shop, Belt: from Brazil (Side Walk), Bag + Necklaces: Vivienne Westwood, Shoes: Topshop, Ring: Alexander McQueen.

See you soon.
x

16 February 2010

Clicking my red shoes

Hello my lovely readers,

A quick outfit post today!

Here I am, wearing my red shoes again, which I had not worn for ages but I am hooked on them again so, they have been making frequent appearances lately. Could this be due the fact is cold still in London and sometimes I would love to click my red shoes and quickly go home?

vivienne westwood

Coat opens...
vivienne westwood

And closes quickly! So cold.
vivienne westwood

Coat, Bag & Shoes: Vivienne Westwood, Jacket, Scarf and Socks: from Portobello Market, Top: from charity shop, Skirt: Levi's, Tights: Primark.

See you soon.
x

15 February 2010

Fridays @ Portobello

Fridays at Portobello.



...Some cool people around.
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Vanessa, Portobello Road.
Love the way she has combined all her layers, especially loving that gorgeous over sized scarf. I need one!


Mairead, Portobello Road.
This cool studded knit by Chloe caught my eye, basically teamed up with a blazer. Simple but very cool.


Toshiko, Portobello Road.
Visiting from Japan. She looks great with her long knit and legwarmers. Her jacket is also beautiful and so warm, a must have.


Mavy, Portobello Road.
Great detail on her coat, teamed up with the cutest wellingtons.


Contessa, Portobello Road.
Wow, she has a fantastic figure and looks great with that wrap up dress and a pair of killer Louboutin boots.


Chelsea, Portobello Road.
Great jeggings! They are so tight and fab, from New Look by the way. Also, love her boots and the cute flower on her hair.

See you soon.
x

14 February 2010

LOVE covers on Joseph's window display.

Happy Valentines day everyone!

A quick post today full of LOVE celebrating our Valentines day.

I took these pictures on Friday when two blokes were still gluing on Joseph's window these huge naked pictures of Jeneil, Kate, Kirsten and Lara on the cover of Love magazine.
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Bi-annual cult Love magazine is on sale now, with 8 different models photographed for it's cover. Each is photographed naked in an identical pose by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot and feature in a 40-page shoot.









Katie Grand, the Love editor, said the magazine had chosen the women who are generally acknowledged to be the most beautiful in the world for the "fashion icons" issue.

I am getting one right now! Who's cover would you be buying?

See you tomorrow with some steet style 'Fridays at Portobello'

x