COACHELLA 2013 HIPSTER CRINGE

The word 'hipster' has become shorthand for idiot, no one can deny it, but this Jimmy Kimmel Lie Witness set up has got to be one of the most painful and cringeworthy displays of idiocy I have ever seen.

Observe as the clueless hipsters attempts to retain cool points by acting like know-alls about non-existent bands. 

Ouch....

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DREAM SHOES: LK BENNETT // HOBBS PRESS DAYS

For a little while now I've been looking through old family photos and fashion magazines from the 1940's and 50's and continuously find myself drawn to the shapes of the shoes. The higher cut on the foot just seems so much more elegant then the toe cleavage we've become used to in recent years. 

I've been keeping my eyes peeled for the perfect vintage pair but tend to find shoes of this age seriously uncomfortable. Years of wear has flattened any padding at the ball of the foot and for me make them unwearable. 

Then in the mist of a flurry of press days my prayers have been answered with LK Bennett and Hobbs both featuring a more ladylike higher cut shoe. 

I am hopelessly in love with both of these styles.

LK Bennett

Hobbs

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Images: Natalie Hartley Instagram

LEVI'S X LIBERTY

The perfect collaboration now that the sun is finally shining!

Levi's have teamed up with Liberty to create a limited edition collection based around two classic prints from the brand's archive and paired them with classic Levi's silhouettes.

Being a greedy person I want pretty much everything but these four piece should do for now...

You can shop the collection now here.

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CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA | COSMIC COLLECTION

A few days ago I posted a twitter plea that someone might be kind enough to buy me the Leo pumps from Charlotte Olympia's Cosmic Collection, this seems to have been ignored. 

I am now hoping that by continuing to waffle on about their greatness some kind soul might take pity on me? 

The collection features pumps and clutch bags inspired by the 12 star signs, and for once no one gets the short straw. Each style is beautiful and I would gladly wear them all. Every item comes with a Charlotte Olympia horoscope book which kind of makes them a bargain right? Free book? That is how you justify the £495 price tag of the pumps and the £695 price of the bags - that and the fact that they are absolutely beautiful.

Remember I'm a Leo - size 37. Thanks.

Available to pre-order now.

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TAYLOR SWIFT FOR WONDERLAND

I've never been a huge Taylor Swift fan, it's nothing personal, she's just not really my cup of tea, but even I can't deny how great she looks at the moment. 

Here she is in The Outspoken Issue of Wonderland which comes out tomorrow (9th April), rocking a look that is a definite improvement on all those sickly prom dresses.

What a babe.

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LENA DUNHAM FOR RACHEL ANTONOFF | BEST FRIENDS

I've been a fan of Rachel Antonoff for a while now and I can't stop watching this short film promoting her collection by Lena Dunham.

If you're unfamiliar with her designs she makes some of the most adorable dresses I have ever seen.

And I've also just discovered that the narration is provided by Adam Driver, AKA Crazy Adam from Girls - who I know we've all grown to love...

Which brings me to another thing I like about Lena Dunham, she works with people she likes and helps out people she knows (Rachel Antonoff is her boyfriend's sister), because ultimately we all just want to work with our friends.

Check out Rachel's stuff here...

http://rachelantonoff.com/

http://rachelantonoff.tumblr.com/

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FOUR TELL | A FILM BY KATHRYN FERGUSON

Last week was International Women's Day and my wonderful, beautiful, super-talented friend Phoebe Frangoul from Pamflet took part in this amazing short film by Kathryn Ferguson.

Now I should have posted this last week, y'know, when it actually was International Women's Day but a bunch of stuff happened which I'm not going to share because this is the internet and I don't know you, it could make things weird between us... 

Anyway! The important thing is that you watch this film because you will learn things. 

It features four hugely inspirational women, architect Zaha Hadid, designer Bella Freud, Wah Nails founder Sharmadean Reid and general fashion super-woman Caryn Franklin discussing their careers, hopes, loves, general life journeys in an honest and interesting way.

It was being displayed in the window of Selfridges Oxford Street store last week, whether it's still there now I couldn't say, but just because it's no long IWD doesn't mean you shouldn't watch this and doesn't make it any less amazing.

Images: Pamfletzine Instagram

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MARNIE COVERS KANYE

Girls is sometimes so true to life I actually feel very afraid and worry that someone has been spying on me and my friends and using all the worst bits of our lives to make a tv show, and after what I thought was a great start to season two, it started to petter out for me (too much Hannah). But then this incredibly cringy and amazing thing happened...

Oh Marnie, you are loosing it in the best possible way.

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ALEX TURNER FOR ANOTHER MAN = MEGA BABE

If you follow me on Twitter you might have noticed in recent months I've been doing a lot more tweeting re. how amazing Alex Turner is looking right now, I even wrote about his transformation for an edition of xoJane UK's Obnoxiously Objectifying Thursday...

Anyway, the latest edition of Another Man came out this week and I have died and gone to heaven.

This is perfection.

Styled by Willy Vanderperre, Photographed by Alister Mackie

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PERFUME ADVERTS STINK

Christmas tv ads when I was a child tended to be all about sofa sales and huge savings on electricals. These days, or at least this year I can't help but notice it's all about perfume.

I've always found perfume adverts a little odd. It's a tough job selling a scent through the tv, which is why so many of them involve running through a field/sulking in a club. Whichever variation they go for they always tend to be quite ridiculous but this year is something else.

Now, when I started this blog I used it to heap criticism on things I didn't like. Now I've grown up a bit I can see these rants aren't all that constructive, I didn't tend to present too many alternatives, and on this subject I'm not offering any either (unless someone's paying).

All I'm asking for is some kind ceasefire when it comes to these cringy adverts.

These five I'm having particular trouble with...

1. Carolina Herrera - 212 VIP

"You're not on the guest list!"

Have you seen this party? I'm glad I'm not on the list. 

2. Chanel - Chanel no5

"Inevitable"

Oh, Brad, you whore.

3. Chanel - Blue de Chanel

"I'm not going to be the person I'm expected to be anymore."

Yawn! Cheap, lazy Notting Hill rip off.

4. Dolce & Gabbana - The One

"I do all my own stunts... even love making."

Pass the sick bucket. Scarlett Johansson manages to annoy all of womankind in one fell swoop.

*WARNING - This is the extended version and even more annoying then the tv cut*

5. Gucci - Gucci Premiere

This one doesn't annoy me as much as the others - thankfully there's no talking. Just lots of Blake Lively gazing out the window like she's had a lobotomy, which is quite inoffensive, but she deserves a mention for her overly sensuous application of Gucci Premiere. Yep, it's exactly how I put on my perfume in the morning.

So is it just me? Because I think all of the above is strong evidence of increasingly irritating adverts.

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THE KILLERS - HERE WITH ME

It not so much the song I'm loving here, (though it does tend to get stuck in my head). It's more the video that I'm quickly becoming obsessed with, and the fact I'm a bit in love with Craig Roberts, I could watch him in anything.

And Tim Burton directs which means it's wonderfully creepy, and I love anything creepy this time of year.

The only thing that would make this better would be less cutting away to the band, and more Craig/Winona - in fact, I hope there's a cut that's exclusively Craig/Winona.

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ROMEO WERKS IT

On hearing the news of Romeo Beckham's modelling debut I was, in all honesty more excited then it's healthy to be. I don't know what it is about the Beckhams, but I genuinely love them (which I've now admitted to the whole of the internet...)

Then I saw the first few shots, in the beige trench where he does some weird pointy thing with an umbrella in Edie Campbell's direction. I won't lie, I was a bit disappointed, but I told myself it was fine because he looked so cute and seemed to be having a lovely time. Yes, I can ignore the fact that these shots kind of look like outtakes of someones kid being weird with an umbrella, it's Romeo, he's adorbs.

Trying to avoid the fact that Romeo is behaving like a Burberry-clad tear-away.

And here, I can't help but think his head has been photoshopped onto his body? Thoughts?

But then they made him a mini Bryan Boy and how lovely is that?!

That my friends, is the money shot. Werk it!

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FUTURE SHOE AND BAG LUST

Despite spending my life eyerolling at the stereotype of females being obsessed with either bags or shoes I'm about to post about some that I am obsessed with.

Generally speaking I'm all about coats and knitwear but you've still got to pop something on your feet when you swank around in something fancy.

Fans of Jimmy Choo/Louboutin this is not for you. These shoes are classy. These shoes are traditional. These are shoes you can walk in. Which ultimately is what I need not being fortunate enough not to have my own driver.

Here is my pick of what's on offer from Clarks and Russell & Bromley next spring.

'Miss Chantel' bag

Available in dark tan and black leather.

'Chorus Voice'

Part of the ongoing collaboration with Liberty.

Available in heather and orange suede or black snake, all with Liberty print lining.

(Also the gorgeous Liberty print vanity cases.)

'Sorcery Magic'

Available in nude and dark brown leather.

'Trilby Tweed'

Available in natural and black suede.

I couldn't find any details for these in my press pack but these are the perfect summer sandals.

Over at Russell and Bromley my heart stopped when I saw these gold 'Paris' boots, also available in snake!!!

Now the Russell and Bromley press pack didn't list any style names, but these are my top picks for SS13...

Embroidered carpet slippers.

Chainmail and leather espadrille sandals.

Tan and navy box bag with gold hardware.

Better get saving!

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PEGGY LEE: IS THAT ALL THERE IS?

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