Monday, 10 January 2011

Topshop really?

Who doesn't love Topshop? Come on, don't deny it! I frequent the store at least once a week, usually browsing, but often panic buying on a Saturday afternoon. 

I admire how the shop actually reflects catwalk trends in a wearable way without looking too cheap. That was until I saw the concession section on the ground floor of Argyle Street! What the actual fuck? As I glide down the escalators, excited by the prospect of new leather bags and shoes I am confronted by a rack of hideous garments that look not unlike pieces I've seen in the windows of Quiz clothing. Who is responsible for buying at the Topshop headquarters? They need a slap.


   
Lina dress by Jones and Jones**
£65

Pheobe Dress by Jones and Jones**
£65



Lisette Dress by Jones and Jones**
£60

I'm sorry but these are the worst dresses in the world and at £60 who in their right mind would even consider trying them on??? Topshop please get rid of these cheap and nasty labels, who are you trying to attract with these items? 

Philip Green.. someone is taking the piss mate.



Thursday, 6 January 2011

Gimme some skin

I have major leather jacket envy. I see girls and boys strutting about in amazing jackets and I'm yet to find one that I truly love. I've never been a fan of the shearling craze that has been everywhere this winter so I'm looking forward to that fucking off soon.

I refuse to buy 2nd best so my quest is ongoing till I can afford something that looks like this.

Burberry Prorsum s/s 11
Acne 'Theo' jacket
Balmain S/S 11

Wednesday, 15 December 2010

Sneaks be mine

I've always been a fan girl of the Nike Blazer. Here's some that have caught my eye lately.

Candy inspired kicks the 'Toffee' and 'Cotton Candy'




 blue bird print

Nike 'Changing face'

JEWLZ

On the look out for some bling bling.

I'm sick of wearing tat that turns green after a few months. It's time to invest.

Particularly loving the rings on http://www.themaniamania.com/home.php

Check dis shit out...

 








Sunday, 14 November 2010

In the Company of Wolves Cont...

Been away working my ass off on the 'In the Company of Wolves' fashion show.

'In the Company of Wolves' (ITCOW) is an events company which was founded last March by myself and co-director Claire Stuart. Our aim is to create high quality, limited capacity events in unusual Scottish venues.

On November 10th 2010 we turned the Sub Club on Jamaica Street in to a fashion venue inspired by dreamscapes and nightmares, taking influence from the Black Lodge in 'Twin Peaks'. It was a great night, everyone had an amazing time.

DESIGNERS


Hair Stylists - Rainbow Rooms art team

Makeup - LCR


It took 6 weeks of planning and grafting to get it together but I think we pulled it off. Here's some pix from the show. If any Scottish based designers, artists or filmakers would like to be involved in future events please contact me at ally@subclub.co.uk

                                                                             TEN 30
                                                                             TEN 30
                                                                         BETTY SPOKE

All pictures taken by Grant Alexander McDonald

Friday, 15 October 2010

In the Company of Wolves


Limited tickets for this event, only 200 available.


http://www.tickets-scotland.com/booking.html?booking_method=viewevent&booking_event_id=9b5cf3d0-d780-11df-9d53-12313b076c61


Back by popular demand award winning 'In the Company of Wolves' returns to the Sub Club to showcase the best in independent design. Taking inspiration from the Lynch TV series 'Twin Peaks', 'Metropolis' and 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari', we'll take you into a world of dreamscapes and nightmares to present you with some of our favourite designers working in the Scottish industry right now.




MUSIC:ART:FILM:FASHION 

Thursday, 14 October 2010

PARADISE FOUND

My last holiday was in Croatia. We started off in Petrcane for the Garden Festival (more on this later), then travelled south to Zadar, Split then Dubrovnik.

Although there is no sand to speak of, the beaches were some of the most beautiful I've ever seen. After 2 hours we finally found Brela.




I would highly recommend searching for the hidden beaches. They are normally dominated by those with yachts or sailboats but if you're up for a challenge you can try and search by bus.

I'm looking for somewhere to go over Christmas and new year.  Last winter we went to Egypt which was boooooring! Stuck in a resort in the middle of the desert. Good snorkelling though.