Louis Vuitton resort 2015 Review

                  The first look I really liked from this collection was the top in look 2; the shimmery blue branches were celestial and nature-y at the same time. 3 and 4 were quite odd; random stripes don't make anything better, and the skirts...meh. Look 5's high waisted yellow pants and polka dot sweater had style. The smooth pants went with the potentially (but totally not) immature polka dot sweater. 7 was super fun and glittery, and very mature; I couldn't see any teenager wearing this (besides Elle Fanning, duh); and the embroidery on the shoulder was very Miu Miu, minus faces. 12's jacket was a favorite, with the orange leather being shimmery without looking plastic, and the peplum wasn't too pronounced to look ''trendy.'' 14 was too plain. So much is done in fashion, why not jazz it up? Wide stripes have between done before, I can assure you. Look 15's furry jacket was too much of a copy of the recent Miu Miu jackets, but the skirt's print was majorly cute. The patterns (circles, straight lines, diagonal lines) could be seen as random, but it reminded me of Ossie Clark + Celia Birtwell.
               While 15's skirt was prettily mismatched, 17 was random. Stripes... and checkers...and orange stripes underneath? Too much. 19 was a perfect representation of the strength in femininity. Armor-like leather top with a swishy black skirt. Fitness and sportswear has been a big trend lately, especially in Celine and Stella McCartney; 21 followed this. 22 was a favorite, orange branches, blue leaves, and white flowers on a black velvety jacket. It was chic yet rustic at the same time. 26 was awesome because if there is one color I ADORE, it's sparkly black. Especially in such a sharp, ladylike coat as this one; One of those outfits you just want to touch, so much. 27 was a bit absurd looking, and I think the problem was that it seemed to not fit the model. It looked baggy, and the lopsided lace at the top was dumb. I liked 28 a lot; it was the same idea as 27, but better and with deep orange/red shades sprinkled all over the dress. Quite sleek.
             Look 30's top was ugly. Holes with hideous gray sludge marbling? Ick! Look 32 was far better; it was an elegant and stylish take on the women's suit; pastel pink and skinny, with the pockets, legs, and straps over the belt outlined in what looked like, but wasn't, pencil. Yves's (hey that sounds like Yeezus oh my) Le Smoking put the bar pretty high for women's suits, but this was a great interpretation. But OH MY GOSH look 34! Fab! Shiny yellow jacket, with a super spring/Marimekko inspired print. It was modern and beautiful, a look that gives me hope in 21st century style (not nostalgia of another era). 36's print seemed kind of cheap to me. Very 70's Thanksgiving decorations. 37 had the flower print I know and love from this collection (such as in 34), but I think the pieces would look better as  separates. The print is just too loud with both pants AND a jacket. 39's top was a predictable white and black striped shirt with a random hole (ooh! now its interesting!) but the mini skirt was dark and almost scary (in a good, McQueen-esque ''I want my clothes to make women scary'' way), with its blood red dots and black background, and the pointiness at the bottom of the skirt. 40 had a very run-of-the-mill department store print, and the sleeveless- and sidelessness made it look homemade in a bad way. The skirt on the other hand was very dark and scary, like 39, with its fiery orange branches creating a fire all up the skirt.
            Look 43 was a relaxed, almost wrap dress with pastel sparkly branches reaching all around it. Quite girly and feminine. 45 was pretty, but less exciting and mysterious than the other ''branched'' looks, with its pale blue. I adored the standouts in this collection, and the biggest positive would be the flexibility and great wearability of these outfits. And there wasn't too much filler, either. I just really don't like gray sludge or super loud prints in suits.

Sixties Rock Stars on Holiday in Marrakech

                  These latest resort (or cruise) collections have been quite interesting, especially with the fun locations for Dior (NYC) and Chanel (Dubai). Sometimes resort collections just fall into a bunch of stereotypical, boring spring looks. But this Chanel collection looked fun and exotic, without appropriating cultures (too much-I get to that at the end). I know that sounds odd, but when I think  ''exotic'' I just think of anything unusual and fun, and maybe something you'd wear traveling...to an exotic locale. The actual destination is unspecified.
                 I loved the shimmering metallic color of look 1, and the relaxed, white cotton fabric of the shirt. And the pants, even though they were a bit slouchy, they also looked glamorous, and not plastic. 2's jacket had beautifully sharp shoulders and clean lines, and the mismatched prints of the skirt and jacket worked. Tweed can be overdone in Chanel shows, but this one was a fabulous, modern take. How does Lagerfeld keep coming up with new ones? Sadly I did not appreciate 3 at all; it didn't make any sense to me. Why would I wear a black lace jumpsuit with squiggly patterns underneath a lumber jack jumper? 4 and 5 were disappointing for just looking like sweatshirts or slouchy tops. 6 was much more sharp, with a hot pink tweed pattern and a white border going around the jacket. Quite minimalist and simple, while having a sharp punch of color. 7 looked so plastic! And the print was way too, I don't know.. tech-y? Electronic? It also looked plain, with a flat color and absolutely no shape; I don't think it would even be fit for menswear. Maybe boxwear though (hey look I'm making up my own words like Charles James! e.g., ''bulltongue'' and ''biscuit'')
              Look 8's top was incredible, with the lacy border along the shoulders and sleeve, and speckles of red, gray, and white on the front. So pretty. But I did not like the skirt. It's pretty and lacy... and then it needs a square smack in the middle? No, no it does not. 9 was a rather distressing example of gray, horrid, pale filler. The profound slouchiness didn't make matters any better. And while 10 did have a bright, vibrant red print... it came off too bright, like a so-called ''glam'' look at Marshall's. 11 was kind of the same idea of boring with a different color. 12, my friend, was fantabulous (oh, how Jamesian I am) . It was sharp, glittery, colorful, and simple. And it had shape! What an idea! It was an understated bohemian look, with the jacket being under the chest and a white shirt underneath. But with the flowers and chic-ness of the look, it didn't look ''pirate'' at all (which is a deep, deep concern for most boho looks). 13 was a rude awakening. I had no idea (ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA) that sludge colored kindergarten quilts were in! For a lack of a better word (or worse word) this was downright ugly. After quite a bit of filler came 17, which was a dusty blush pink skirt suit with matching pants underneath, and a prettily scruffy outline. Look 19 was puzzlingly beautiful; it was very relaxed, but still maintained a shape. The pure white and light pink pattern was sooo pretty.
               I didn't get 22 at all. The dramatic high-low thing was a bit...absurd? An extra flap in the back doesn't look unique. It looks like a lame attempt at making it interesting (I have said this so many-LITERALLY SO MANY-times). Until 27 it was all quite boring with SPARKLES as an attempt to make it SHINY and INTERESTING. But 27's gold was extremely vibrant, bold, and accentuating. It complemented everything, from the model's shape to her hair. Certainly not for anyone shy! 28 was sad and boring. I'm not quite sure what style it was supposed to be, or what it was inspired by. It looked like...nothing. Look 30's dark plaid jacket  looked very ''fall'' and sharp, and the little pinch of shape in the middle was so feminine. 31 was another sleek plaid look, and also very fall. The sheer, geometric patterned shoulders were super artsy. But the pants were the best part! So modern and stylish. These were perfect geometric patterns. 36 was too matronly. It looked flat and seemed to serve the purpose of hiding a woman's shape. And the floral pattern was such a faded shade it didn't even looked good. 43 was horrendous, because 1: filler jackets! and 2: plastic is nothing to write home about. 37 was my first knitting project (which, clue: did not look good at all!). 42's bounty of flowers all over the dress was very bohemian and light, especially the thin jacket. But the pants! Nononononoooo! No plastic pants, PLEASE!
             44 reminded me too much of decoration garden tiles. Look 46 was too weird and scruffy, and the print was not ''Chanel'' at all. But the print with the ballooning pants was so beautiful and flowing. I would do anything (besides destroying these pants) to wear these in the spring. The long coat of 50 was gorgeously inspired by Ossie Clark and Marimekko. I know these aren't pajamaz (the ''z'' adds pizzazz, OBVIOUSLY) but it looks so comfy to sleep in.  51's bolero-style sweater had the same theme as 50, but with an aquamarine background, the flowers really popped. 52's skirt reminded me of something from Oilily,  my favorite designer as a little kid. I only had one dress by them, from a thrift store (clue: its an expensive brand) and I wore it to death. 52 had the whimsical, scrap book aspects of Oilily. 54 was a gorgeous, glittering, one shouldered cloud of colored sparkles. 55's flowers in squares didn't work with the bottom of the dress. Too mismatched. I loved how the lines in 57 overlapped the floral print, and the middle cluster of blue and white flowers. The lines were very Frank Lloyd Wright-esque. Look 58 was so unique; a peplum dress, with a top of squares, and then the skirt is dark black sheer and patterned in tiny flowers. 59 came across very garish... like an 80's prom or wedding dress. Too long with jumbo-wide sleeves. Not a good look!
                64's top was a nice, white, shimmery shade, and the skirt was yet another floral print, but half skirt/half pants. I'm honestly not sure what I thought of 67. It was a blue vest with big 3-D flowers and tiny white dress with circular blue flowers. Maybe I need to see it styled in a magazine. I think thats when you see all of an outfit's true colors. Look 82 was the best look of the collection. Flowing lack tulle with a city skyline in gold, silver, and black.
              This collection was really awesome; I've always had a thing for moons and celestial stuff, and they did make poufy pants look good, which is no small feat. But some of the looks did veer off into a conglomeration of things considered ''foreign'' or ''tribal'', which dumbs down actual cultures and religious symbols, as was the way of the dream catcher. But aside from those looks, this collection was a great example of how good Chanel can be, even when they distance themselves a bit from their classic tweeds and pastels.  Most of it was just great. (how Warholian of me!)

Dior Cruise 2015 (plus an existential crisis) (whatever that means)

                First, a story from my life that I attempt to make exciting: Yesterday I had a terrible, horrible, no-good day. I had really bad allergies (warm weather finally!), exhausted,  lost my back pack that held my retainer and my two favorite fashion books. I also had a biology test the next day, and I was sure algebra was going to kill me. Me and my dad were walking down the street at night, to the Walgreens where I thought I lost it. I was crying and whining and bemoaning my luckily not-as-bad-as I think life, as my dad told me things could be worse. We got there and no, my backpack was not there (it turned out to be wrapped up in my sister's pile of blankets at the end of her bed). My dad decided to buy a soda, and while I waited I read the latest ELLE magazine. Miserable, yet still in love with fashion. What some people call cloth and useless pictures of models frollicking about, keeps me alive. Fashion magazines can even fix the pain of  a lost retainer. Enough with my hard hitting verbiage; I have a Dior collection to review!
                Look 1 reminded me a lot of the last Celine collection, with the colors and ''real art'' theme (I actually really liked that Celine collection, so I guess my opinion of the brand has changed a bit). The sharp lined and square-ish shapes of color were quite Calder-esque. 2 was not that exciting, and the pants were far too high-waisted. I'm a big fan of shorts and vintage jeans being high waisted, but with fancy dress pants? Not so sure. 3 was one of my favorites because it had, wait for it, wait for it- shape! I loved the 4 buttons and the cinched in waist, and especially the triangular shape of the bottom of the jacket. It reminded me a lot of some of McQueen's uneven jackets from early collections. Look 5 was too slouchy for me, and the print in the middle was too subtle to differentiate it from any other brown satin dress. 7, on the other hand? PERFECTION, I TELL YOU! The mix of glittering purple and black, the mesh over the blue flower petals of the top... it perfectly went with Monsieur Dior's love of flowers and gardens. 10 was sharp and sleek... very cruise. Because I frequent cruises so much, I would know (no, no, I do not). The jacket also had the very accentuated shape Dior is known for, but in a more modern, relaxed, breathable way.
                  After these pieces there was quite a bit of filler, and 14...ewwww. I just don't get the extreme body exposure trend! And its not that I'm some modesty enforcing loony tune, but the way designers are doing more revealing outfits lately is so unflattering. Halston, known for his discotheque style of design, is one of my favorite designers, who also did some dresses with low neck lines...but they managed to be flattering, beautiful, and indicative of the wearer. He didn't design to expose; he designed to accentuate. I also disagree with the idea that super exposure clothes give freedom; they actually restrict you, even more so than a corset; if your dancing and having fun in Halston, you don't have to worry about a horrendous outfit malfunction. If your in Kardashian garb? You can't even turn around! Look 15 was especially disappointing, because while there was filler before, this one had a nice color and the potential to have been interesting, although there was no attempt at that. The lace looks of 16 and 17 were pretty boring and typical, like the dress you wear to your first dance because you don't want to draw too much attention. And I feel happy for the model in 19! She had nothing to wear, but was able to wrap squares of fabric around her at the last minute! What luck! 23 was utterly confusing; I need the point of a sleeveless coat explained! It also reminded me of a recent Dior pale pink vest, that looked like a turtle shell. Blech.
                Look 24 made me wonder why they don't keep chocolate-eating toddlers away from backstage. Luckily 25 was a dress I liked. The skirt looked black and velvety, and orange/red square on the top (with black lines) matched with the black. This represented the good parts of modern Dior to me. 26 was even more prettier; I love pale blue for its fresh feel in the skirt, and even though I believe fashion is art and that sometimes it gets annoying when designers try to make it look like ''real art'', the paint brushed of pink, dark red, and orange were quite chic. Most of the jackets were  lackluster, sleeveless, bathrobe like, and blah. 33 appeared kind of gray. It confuses me when flowers (known for being colorful!) have plain colors. 34 was very different and I liked it. One of my favorite things Raf Simons does is mixing prints. And in this dress, those prints were floral, stripes, and shimmery brown/gray speckles at the top (with a slash of black on the collar). He has a special ability to know what goes together. 35 continued with this theme, one which I simply adored. This one had the stripes, flowers, and speckles, but the flowers were much more vibrant and the speckles green and red. Very feminine and beautiful. A completely unique piece like no other. 36 was more romantic, though with the same pattern scheme again. It also had a wonderful shape. 37 was the first outfit to rebel against the pattern scheme, and it wasn't that exciting. Nice pale pink shade, but it looked a bit lazy. 38's top was shapeless like a  fake marble paper weight from the dollar store.
                         Look 40 was lack luster; the flower print fell completely flat and didn't have any of the luxurious attributes the best Dior looks have. I found a look I liked in 41. Very Georgia O'Keefe with the exploding flower; instead of just having pretty poppy flowers, its one big flower in brown, orange, and white splattered on the dress. <3 LOVE <3. 44 was another spectacular look. I loved the wide sleeves and  sleek slashes of dark colors. 45 was a little too wall paper-y for me. Why is that such a fixture in so many collections nowadays? Ugh! 46 was basically a tassled rug turned vest. Colors were unflattering, and though there was a bit of shape in the middle, it looked far from the model's body, like some weird shell. Afterwards there was way too many tassled rug looks, until 50, which was an elegant, wavy dress with a layered fabric skirt and subtle silver/pink top. 52 reminded me of a rainy day, gray and dim yet lush and shiny. And the print on the skirt reminded me of daffodils and crocuses. Look 53 was a very artistic look. It's a long, plain black dress-but wait! On the model's right the side pops out into a white and brown puff. It reminded me of a dress I saw Elsa Schiaparelli in. In 54 and 55, I thought the skirt was too much. Not only was it long, but it went up into the top. The looks after this were pretty boring. Gray jackets, different variations on previous prints of the collection. Quite banal.
              This collection definitely had positives, and the best ones showed off Raf Simon's best design skills. But we really need to rid fashion of filler, and plainness. If you can get plain clothes at Target, then why spend thousands at another place?

              
               
                   
               
        
            

Sista, Gimme Shelter (From This Polyester)

             WOO WEE! The heat of the air here in Chicago is hot enough to fry a churro at Navy Pier. And this was the ''perfectly opportune'' moment to wear a polyester dress. This dress, my friend, shall be used in fall. Well, actually really soon, when my mom tells me I'll pass out, then I'll ignore her, and pass out in a puddle of moldy churros and mud at a street fest as a has been from a 70's sitcom dee jays for a crowd of frat boys. 

    I simply adore the way the belt makes this look! And the picture makes my hair look thick and wavy like Jane Birkin's... not like the tangled mess with crumbs of Frito Twist entangled in it that it truly is.

                             A positive of summer is being able to go outside and paint my nails. My dad is severely allergic to nail polish.

                                  This is my board of inspirations (queue wide hand gesture). It includes pictures of Lorde, Diana Vreeland, Marilyn Monroe, and Mick Jagger.

Interview with Tessa of The Mad Mod Shop and Blog!

Since I was 6 I've always wanted to have grown up in the 60's. Everything about the aesthetics and style was so shocking and amazing. So when I want to see a more retro aesthetic, I turn to Tessa's blog, The Mad Mod. Nothing is kitschy or predictable, and sometimes I get distracted from the clothes by the awesomeness that is her decorated room. Like seriously, if only my Tiger Beat posters looked as cool!

1.) You really like the 60's. What is your favorite part of that era, from music or fashion (or any other medium)?

Oh gosh, that's such a difficult question! I'd have to say my favorite part was the Mod scene in London on Carnaby Street (Mary Quant, Lord Sutch, mini skirts, bright colors, etc.). A close second is the cheesy beach movies with Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon!

2.) What other past era do you admire for its style?

Every era really! Besides the sexism and racism, I really love the fifties. Everything was changing and was so fresh and new. The fashion was absolutely fabulous in every single way possible whether you were a greaser or a square. The fact that people would get all dolled up for the airport, church, grocery shopping, etc. is just absolutely flawless. Oh my gosh, and the gloves, hats, scarves, enamel flower necklaces, slips, panty hose (okay basically everything) is just the prettiest things ever. I've always been a sucker for a-line dresses and high waisted pants from this era, too. The music is definitely my favorite part of the fifties besides the styles, but if I went on about that this would turn into a 1000 word rant, haha! 

 3.)How is fashion in Texas?

Great question! It really depends on the area, especially since Texas is such a huge state. Where I live in the country, fashion isn't a priority. BUT in Houston and Austin, lot of people care about their appearance and fashion. I mean, there's always going to be people who aren't into that kind of stuff, but it's less apparent in those two cities. Most of the fashion from people my age are into the "hipster" fashions, which is basically just late 1980s/early 90s or Urban Outfitter  pieces. I've actually sold way more vintage clothing compared to the amount I sell in Conroe!

4.) Where do you get inspiration for your outfits and blog? 

All over the internet, magazines, people, culture (basically everything, haha)! My interest in fashion started by joining tumblr and it's expanded ever since. One of my biggest inspirations is vintage photographs from the 80s, 70s, 60s, and 50s. I don't know what it is about these relics, but they are just so special to me. Besides retro stuff, I'm super inspired by other fashion bloggers. Ari from Spookypuke, Kailey from Mermaidens, Charlotte from Velvet Dynamite, and Sonja from Intergalactic Glitter Monster are my current favorites at the moment, but I honestly have a ridiculous amount of other blogs I keep up with (and adore)! The online zine, The Pulp Zine, I write for is also super inspirational, because we have become so diverse with our writers and guest writers. Every picture, playlist, article inspires me in some shape, way, and form, and I just love it so much! The last thing I want to mention is where I get my favorite vintage clothing: Houston, TX. My two favorite vintage stores of all time is The Leopard Lounge and Reply on 19th Street. Whether it's what the employees are wearing, what's on the mannequins, or what's on the rack, it's always so fabulous. It also makes me wish I had a sugardaddy or all the money in the world so I can just buy all the funky vintage clothes, hah (only half joking)!

5.) Who is your favorite designer of all time?

Betsey Johnson (but Kate Spade is a close second). Everything about her is absolutely flawless, and she even designed stuff for the Velvet Underground in the late 1960's!! Although I love her old collections, I am obsessed with her revamped line. I remember in 2011 I was totally crushed when I heard she went bankrupt, so when I heard that she was coming back I (almost literally) jumped for joy. Thanks to Steve Madden, her business is back. The best part is that a lot of her items are now affordable. My favorites of hers are her dreamy, tulle dresses, kitchsy prints, and, of course, her funky purses. Betsey's exuberant personality shows in each of her pieces, and she is definitely one of my all time heroes. 

6.) How does it feel to be a high school senior, in the second semester? Do you have plans for what to study in college?

It's hard to answer this question. In a way, I am SOOOOOO happy, because I've disliked high school since the moment I stepped in the door on the first day of Freshmen year. I'm probably going to cry at graduation, due to the sheer fact that I never have to see these ignorant brats ever again (except for like my small group of friends). Like, I know when I get out of high school I will still have to deal with selfish, nasty, smelly, rude, people, but I know it will no longer constantly surround me. AND THERE IS NO DRESS CODE IN COLLEGE!! Speaking of which, I do have big-ish plans for college. I'm for sure going to Texas State University (an hour away from Austin) and my major is Techinical Theatre/Costume Design and I plan to minor in English/Creative Writing. I honestly have no words to describe how happy/excited/scared I am for this. Luckily, some of my friends will be going to be there, too, so I won't have to worry about being lonely! The only thing I'm really scared for is how I'm going to pay for it since it's about $21,000 a year (that includes: meal plan, housing, books, tuition, etc.). I've filled out about 13 scholarships this semester, but have (so far) been rejected by all of them. On the bright side, I did get one last year from the Texas German Society that's enough to pay for books for two semesters. But overall, I AM SO EXCITED!!!

7.) If you could have one designer, past or present, to dinner, who would it be?

I would say Betsey Johnson again, but since I mentioned her earlier I'm going to have to pick Coco Chanel. Even though I'm not a huge fan of the brand, I am totally infatuated with Coco's life and personality. It's really hard to wrap my mind around the fact that the average woman never wore trousers until Miss Chanel. Thanks to her, I'm not afraid to dress different or care about what other people think of me. I feel like we would mainly talk about France's culture. I don't know why, but there is something so special to me about that country. It physically hurts my heart when I think about anything French or hear the language. It's not a bad hurt, though. I'm pretty sure it's a yearning for it...I don't know! Maybe I was French in a past life!

8.) Most of us fashion bloggers follow Tavi Gevinson and Rookie; how do you think fashion relates to feminism? Does it ever hurt feminism?

Oh man. Fashion relates to feminism in so many different ways! It's all about being yourself and wearing whatever makes you happy. In a sense, feminism and fashion are best friends. Feminism means equal rights for everyone, and fashion is basically the same thing, it's just more visual. I don't think it hurts feminism, but it does bring up the on going problem with "gender roles" and "slut shaming." I always get so frustrated with people, because they say "girls" or "boys" or "slutty" or "too conservative" clothing. I just don't get that!! You should wear whatever the hell you want as long as it's not harming you or anyone else. If you want to wear a loose t-shirt and jeans or a tight mini dress- GO FOR IT! Society tries telling us there's a certain way to be, but that's not true at all. No matter how you dress, you can never win, because of this. Ugh, it just drives me crazy, because it shouldn't matter what a person happens to be wearing.

9.) If you could raid any celebrity's closet (past or present of course!) who would it be?

Oh geez...I can't think of an actual celebrities wardrobe I would want to raid, but my pal and tumblr celebrity, Spookypuke, seriously has the best clothes in the world. Obviously, I would pick her! The way she dresses reminds me of a series cartoon characters. Whether she's rocking pastels, tutus, skeleton print, jumpsuits or anything else that she owns; she always looks like a technicolor dream princess!

10.) I asked Ellie this, but I have to ask again, as it usually produces quite entertaining answers: What is your biggest fashion pet peeve?

Out of all the fashion "don'ts" I hate (peplum, crocs, uggs, graphic tees, etc.), ill-fitting clothing is definitely at the top of my list. Really and truly, you can make anything look good, but the secret is: wearing the right size. For instance, leggings are super adorable, but they aren't when they are two sizes too small and you can see panty lines. You'd think people would know what size they are, BUT YOU WOULD BE SURPRISED. Sometimes a person simply needs someone to show them what shapes look good on them.

Off To The Emerald City!

                    Ello! I love blogging outside of the strict fashion week realm, when I can just post quirky outfit posts and pretend I know everything about the 60's via my unrealistically romantic view of it. Anyhow, I got this fantabulous number for Easter (and a book about 60's fashion..) It's such a perfect spring hat! The green, the glittery brooch...The hat obviously had the whole 20's flapper thing going on, but then the wrap is very 60's (I think). And I think it makes me look smart.

                              

                                         Me visually bragging about owning the best lip shade ever (Dior #999)

Interview With Ellie Connor Phillips, of Rose and Vintage!

Everyone loves the big, almost celebrity level style bloggers, like Leandra Medine and Susie Bubble, including me. But I have to admit, sometimes smaller blogs, instead of blogs covered in Gucci advertisements, are the best, like Ellie's blog, Rose and Vintage. I love the way Ellie celebrates vintage and antiques, without it looking stereotypically Brady Bunch impersonator. She also lives in London, which makes me jealous, and definitely not because my hopefully-to-be-husband lives there. Anyways, here is my interview with the ever dapper Ellie Connor Phillips!

 Do you have a particular style icon? Time in fashion history?

1) I get a lot of inspiration from other bloggers, such as Kayla Hadlington, Hollie (forthequainthearted), Maya (t33n-witch), Adora Mehitabel and Maddy (fashionobscura). My favourite era changes quite a lot...some days I just want everything to be very 70s and then other days I'm strictly 40s. It changes with my mood.

Who is your favorite modern designer, and past designer?

2) Favourite current designer is probably Orla Kiely, as I just love their aesthetic. I also like vivetta, purely based on their s/s14 collection that I adore. Past has got to be original Chanel (I know Chanel is current but I mean Chanel when Coco Chanel was designing). I love Karl Lagerfeld's work but I just can't get over how monumental original Chanel designs were.

What is British fashion like now? What influences can you see?

3) British fashion is very...vintage. A lot of high street stores just seem to be reproducing the same styles you can find in thrift sales.

What is it like living in London?

4) The best...I love London. It's amazing to be so close to where everything is 'happening.' I do sometimes wish I lived by the sea, though.

What other art forms are you interested in, outside of fashion?

5) I'm an art student, so I like most forms of art including textile art and fine art.

Do you have any plans for what to study at university?

6) I'm not too sure yet. I have two years to work it out, so I'm not going to rush.

What is your least favorite fashion trend?

7)  The bucket hat. Some can pull it off, but the vast majority of wearers look like they are trying to replicate an old childhood photograph or something. 

And finally, if you has a million dollars, what would be the first piece of clothing you'd buy?

8) A head to toe Vivienne Westwood outfit. And maybe a Shrimps coat