These Lights Will Inspire You...

...Expect more than one post on America. And then Christmas. And shortly my birthday!
Then we shall finally hit up the competition... my blog will hopefully be quite hectic.
We got stuck in Washington for an extra day due to the snow. 23inches. Beat that.
But Avatar&The Hard Rock Cafe made up for it. Plus we saw Bo, Obama's dog ;)

Only in New York...sweetest dancing Panda ever.
The MoMa blew me away. Visit it.

Artwork in the street.


View from Staten Island Ferry. Not the best, bit windy.

Who said I was afraid of heights...oh right, me. View from Empire State at night.
Times Square.

Outfit Posts. Purchases. Christmas. Birthday.
All to come... :)

How are your holidays?!
M x

A Note.


To say... I am so busy trying to complete everything for magazines and college before I head off to NEW YORK this week. I promise to have lots of photos and things to talk about on my return.

Otherwise I just wanted to let you all know Mlle-Milly will shortly be hosting it's first ever competition, and just in time for Christmas! So make sure you follow me (google) so as not to miss out & keep checking back! :)

(Source: ELLE UK)

Also huge YAY for Jourdan Dunn (one of a number of favourite models) who had her first baby on Thursday - a little boy! So sweet. And yet she keeps that figure of hers. One word: jealous (obviously)

love,
M x

The National Portrait Gallery...&other things.

For those of you who live in the UK, and have suitable access to London, I cannot resist encouraging you to head down to the National Portrait Gallery this Christmas.
A personal favourite of mine I absolutely adore the gallery, more so if the exhibition is a photographic one - I'm more photographer than painter see.
So here are two I encourage you to see:

Twiggy: A Life In Photographs

until March 2010
This inspirational woman who is still evident in the fashion world today captured the imagination of the swinging sixties with her boyish figure, long legs and cropped hair.
The iconic photograph by Barry Lategan from 1966 (above) will be shown, right up to some from 2008.
Model, Actor, Television Presenter and more, this is not to be missed.

Beatles to Bowie, The 60s Exposed
(in case you didn't notice I rather love the Sixties)
until 24th January, 2010
The collection presents 0ver 150 photographs of 1960s London, along with various memorabilia.
It will feature iconic music personalities from the era who inspired cultural and social changes at the time. Bands and individuals who will not be forgotten quickly, from The Rolling Stones to Cliff Richard.
Spoil your inner wild child, or hippie chick, and head down to the exhibition to get a real feel for those awesome times.

On a final note...
I realised I never posted my most recent article for Amelia's.
So here it is:


Love,
M x

NJAL. (Ps. SORRY!)


So I'm not going to go into huge apologies for not posting...in over a month (I probably should really thanks to that horrific time-scale). UCAS / Coursework / Job etc.

I hope you're all well and school / college / university / jobs are not getting you down.
Not long until the Christmas holidays for me and personally I CANNOT WAIT.
I'm off to New York for the first time ever...and so excited about it. We're also hitting up Washington DC & a day stop in Philli...gonna be a bit mad, and going with college but hopefully stupidly fun. If I'm feeling really generous / have any money left (".) you may find a little Christmassy competition appears on here after my trip ;)

I've got my first article in Not Just A Label now. It was on the front page for a while, the title of their newsletter, and the main feature of the newsletter so I was rather proud to say the least. Not Just A Label is one of my favourite sites so I've been hanging on for this moment for some time.


Ta Da!
I'll be back now, I hope... with outfits / gifts / reviews and so on, so please feel neglected no longer! & do keep updated by following me on bloglovin'

Lotsofmadlovetoyouallforputtingupwithme ;)

M xxx

Final Press Release + Workworkwork!

Some people hate that they HAVE to work. I love my job - I work in a boutique, we have events like Champagne Evenings with mini makeovers, and my boss is willing to take me to London events like PURE + gave me a voucher for a free nail treatment (see photo :)). All the girls are also so lovely, I work on my own on Sundays - and I've only been there about a month!
Here's some cute snaps that I took last Sunday - we've just launched Rings Eclectic and I sold the first one. They're so gorgeous ;)

Bespoke Headbands - I have that jewelled one :)

Cute Cupcake Bath Bombs

Bumble Bee Eclectic Ring!

Rings Eclectic

The Boutique
Also, final press release as promised. I know a lot of you aren't a big fan of Uggs - association with those slightly cloned-look A&F etc girls. But the whole point of fashion is to create your own individual look, and personally I think they're pretty toastie for the winter weather - so team with leggings and a cute shift dress instead. And you can't complain if they're FOR FREEEE...
Click the above to find out how to win!
Sarah of whoogaboots sent me this :)
M x

Press Release 2: LIPSTICK ROYALTY MAGAZINE

You all know from previous posts how I like to help out those good causes. Well here's another and it comes in the form of a great issue of Lipstick Royalty Magazine.
Lipstick Royalty's October Issue is a very special one, with all proceeds going to The Laura Crane Trust, a trust based in Huddersfield for the care of young people with cancer, which is very close to the editors' hearts!

You can download the edition HERE for just £1.50, which I think is incredibly good value whilst helping charity.

The issue features information on how to enter LR's exclusive sweepstake featuring Fashionvictime.fr and C.TA Glam Couture!
There's also pieces on Sugar Mafia Jewellery, Darimeya and the band Nylon Pink.

There's really no excuse not too :)
Thanks to Amy Claire Thompson, the fashion editor, for contacting me about this.

I have one final press release and then I'll be posting events, my week of work experience and more - so keep updated by following me on bloglovin' or google reader.

Lotsoflove,
M x

M.I.A No Longer, Press Releases! (long post!)

Sorry all for my absence, haven't been feeling my best lately and it eventually caught up with me so have been ill, in bed, joy...! I do have a few bits and pieces that I hope will cheer you all up on my return though - a few exciting events and releases coming up that I've been personally sent, or organised myself.

First off: As a new addition to the NJAL writer's team I was sent this lovely press release. I'm so gutted I can't go (due to being home, ill etc), especially as I was invited to the invite-only drinks party. Please do go along though, by some amazing pieces, and take lots of photos so I can fuel my jealousy even more.

THE NJAL POP-UP STORE
AFTER FOUR SUCCESSFUL MONTHS OF THE ONLINE SHOP, NJAL IS BRINGING UNIQUE AVANT-GARDE DESIGN DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC WITH THE LAUNCH OF OUR FIRST-EVER POP-UP STORE ON OCTOBER 23-24
NJAL, the leading global business directory for showcasing avant-garde fashion designers, is unleashing its online array of unique designs in the form of a Pop-Up Store, bringing the collection and consumer even closer together. During an exclusive, two-day only event in Notting Hill, professionals and creators will have the chance to meet and mingle in a fresh and inspiring surrounding.


THE ONLINE SHOP has been providing access to rare fashion pieces from a wide selection of fashion brands for four months now. Each month is hosted by a fashion personality; Robin Schulié, Diane Pernet and Amanda Lepore all happily lent their names to THE SHOP. Most recently the latest sell out collection was chosen by supermodel Lara Stone, W Magazine’s current "most wanted face of the moment", winning the attention and acclaim of global fashion media.

THE LOCATION has become a favourite amongst the London fashion set, being renowned for its glamour. Beach Blanket Babylon occupies a prominent position in an old Georgian Mansion in the heart of Notting Hill. Famous for its unique interior design blending Boho Chic, French Country Style and Rococo; it is known the world over as a by-word for lavish luxury.

LARA STONE’s uniquely selected collection will be available in the store, alongside a wide range of our most inspiring young designers’ work. The pop-up store will benefit NJAL’s most promising designers with crucial exposure in new markets. Furthermore, the event will help raise awareness of young and upcoming fashion, but also promote the idea of sustainable fashion.

THE POP-UP STORE will take place on Friday 23rd October 12 lunch – 11pm and Saturday 24th October 10am – 3pm. As a further exclusive offer guests can receive 25% off lunch or dinner on Friday 23rd, and brunch on Saturday 24th by bringing their invite along. Come down to experience the frontlines of fashion and to shop otherwise off limit design in an inspiring environment.

RSVP essential: bbb@notjustalabel.com


THE NJAL POP-UP STORE BEACH BLANKET BABYLON 45 LEDBURY RD LONDON, W11 2AA
RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS: 020 7229 2907
WWW.NOTJUSTALABEL.COM

Isn't the venue stunning?!
M x