I have fallen in love with MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA

Masked, bejewelled, reworked, embellished, with casual essence. What fashion magpie won't have been totally in awe of the latest collection from the house of Margiela.

Lady Gaga eat your heart out. 

With such refined elegance juxtapositions a modern day twist; i sat with my mouth wide open as i scanned through the workmanship and ease of chicness. This bohemian selection shimmered on the couture catwalk in front of everyone who is anyone in paris for AW13 Couture. 

I fell in love and in all great love stories its worth sharing and writing about.

(All pics courtesy of MMM Paris)

Bejewelled masks totally cover the face

natural stone and amazing embroidery 

extravagant embellishment

soft silhouette 

strong shapes

dramatic colour combonations

Hand worked with such precision 

 Favourites on the catwalk

Dreaming of Scarves - AGE OF REASON

Hand drawn, super edgy and amazingly beautiful welcome to the world of AGE OF REASON SCARVES. We had the exciting visit to designer Ali Mapletofts collection of scarves for AW13. Ali, creates illustrations from her Brighton based studio, delicately drawing using pen and ink on paper and transferring her drawings into whimsical designs.

 Her designs are strong, and vibrant with undertones of 90s Punk, british nostalgia and a cunning sense of humour. I loved her erotic pieces carefully disguised within soft drawings. Coco de mare in London stocks many of these pieces including cheeky cushions with slogans. My favourite of all has to be from the new collection; bold and beautiful blue, red and white with a hand drawn face. Reminiscent of Vivienne Westwood in the 90s and softest printed silk. I took one out for the day, and danced with it. Pictures to follow soon.

 Whats more Ali's scarves are very reasonable, and so accessible to all markets. Made out of Silk, wool or a combination its wonderful to see such quality for such a reasonable price point. 

Below are a few snaps of Ali's scarves, soft colours wonderful subjects like story provoking boats on wild seas.

Still to follow, my favourite scarf dances on location on a race track in London. ........ 

TRENDING today PVC

Today trending PVC ♥ Loving the strong black detailing and the uber cool feline charms #pvc #trending #fashion #styling #hopevonjoel #trend

AMAZING!!!!!! Shoes with pom poms whats not to like????

Girly, super cute, perspex details, great materials whats not to like. Defo one to watch.

For the love of metallic at Issey Miyake

Bold, Sporty, super detailed, contemporary, multi functional, space man clothes by the multi talented Issey Miyake. Clothes that fold into patterns, keep you super warm and look cooler than the funkiest freezer bag!! I am SOLD!! love love love.

Such fun had at the show room yesterday where i oowed and aaared over pieces that i could only dream about!! Cant wait to shoot them on Thursday for Used Magazine. Whoop!!

Highstreet Giant ASOS AW13 highlights my assistants Jess's favourites.

Jumping on all the trends high street giant ASOS, cover all the avenues with a massive selection of garments, accessories and shoes for AW13/14. Here are my assistants highlights above.