London Fashion Week: Disney style

London Fashion Week: Disney Style


Designers, Fashionistas and admirers from all over Britain will flock to the country's capital next week, as London Fashion week comes to town!

Katie Hillier and Lulu Guinness are among some of the Fashion designers that are collaborating with Disney, to create one off unique and exciting pieces of the cutest little girly character- Minnie Mouse!

Disney characters are seen everywhere, from children's clothing to adult fancy dress costumes, we still can't seem to get enough it, so why not create a Fashion collection to the infamous Disney?

Vice President of Fashion and Home for the Walt Disney Company EMEA, Marc Low, spoke of his and the company’s delight that this collection will help the famous Minnie Mouse continue to “inspire fans across the world”.

"We're thrilled to collaborate with such visionaries to create these one-off designs.” Said Mr Low. “Surpassing trends, Minnie Mouse's iconic silhouette, signature bows and polka dots always remain in style which is why she is as relevant today as the day she first appeared on the fashion scene.”

Minnie's own stylish collection will be on display at Somerset House in London, where the designers will proudly show their work, before the collection is auctioned on popular trading site, Ebay, to raise funds for the Fashion Arts Foundation.


Kicking off next week, LFW is sure to delight fans and inspire millions as it does each year, and we can't wait to see what they've got for us!

London- show us what you got!









Have a look at:   LFW website

The Baby Laundry for Unmarried mothers

The Baby Laundry for unmarried mothers

By Angela Brown

Novel based on a true story

Based on a true story, Angela Brown takes the reader through an emotional and heartbreaking story that will have you in tears from the first page!

We are taken back to the 1960’s were miniskirts are all the range, a young band from Liverpool are winning the hearts of the Nation, and a young woman, not twenty years old has found herself pregnant and unmarried.

Angela Brown was 19 when she fell pregnant, having only recently split up from her boyfriend, and raised in a Catholic home, she was sent away to give her child up for adoption.  

She endured an exhausting and hard regime in a convent run by Catholic nuns, who looked down on her and the other pregnant girls for the shame they had brought upon themselves and their families.

Angela gave birth to a healthy baby boy, but had to give him away after only 8 weeks of taking care of him, night and day. 

It is shocking to read how these new and soon to be mothers were treated in the convent. The adoption issues back in the 60's are treated with secrecy, as if it is shaming for someone to do. 

The reader is taken on the journey with Angela, as we see her try to move on with her life, up until she receives a letter from her son thirty years later.

This honest and sad story will tug at your heart strings in more ways than you think.

The best bit was:

When Angela finally saw her son again, after so many years had passed.  True stories like these, really show the strength and love a mother has for her children.

Recommend?

I think females will prefer this book, saying that, the story can relate to anyone who has had pregnancy or adoption issues in the past.

The mail online posted an article on Angela's experiences and included pictures : link

Henry Holland & Supergra... Collaboration for the Nation!

Henry Holland & Supergra... Collaboration for the Nation! 

Henry Holland and Supergra have teamed up to create a collaboration of unique footwear for the people of Britain! The launch party kicked in early June, with a tropical theme, that even Mr Henry Holland was sporting himself!

Designer Henry Holland has teamed with Italian brand footwear Supergra to create a footwear that is sure to impress! The launch party took place at the footwear's own offices in Camden, London, and soon saw queues of people lining up to get a first look! Henry's celebrity friends Alexa Chung, Nicola Roberts and radio 1 presenter Nick Grimshaw were among the few to celebrate with him, and certainly drew in the crowds.

The team even cooked Mr Holland his very own Supergra themed cake, in the style of a giant lilac platform shoe! The perfect way to celebrate his new collection, and a real homage to the British designer himself!

So if you're around London anytime soon, go take a look! There's so many in store, you are sure to find a favorite, but hurry- they're selling fast!

Olympic fever!

2012 Olympic Games

I never thought I would be into the Olympics this year! Never in a million years!
I’m not a sporty girl, and watching sport has always been a bit boring to me. Don’t get me wrong I like watching Wimbledon, and when I went there a few years back it was a brilliant day!
I remember when I first heard of the cost of the London 2012 games, I was gobsmacked! The park looks fantastic on TV, and I wouldn’t pass up going to see it myself, but I do think what they have spent is ridiculous given the current state of the economy! I was against the idea from the beginning and unlike what seem the rest of the country; I was not counting down the days!

I watched the Opening ceremony and was surprised at how much I liked it. Danny Boyle is a great director so it was always gonna be good, and I really liked how he, in a way, summed up British history and its people from the countryside to the city slickers and the NHS to Harry Potter. I liked how so many people from all over the UK were involved and the choir of children from different towns was a lovely touch. A lot of practice and preparation had gone into, and I think it showed Britain in a positive light.

The Queen parachuting in with Bond was unexpected and Mr Bean's appearance was equally as good, I mean, who doesn’t like Mr Bean? Or Bond for that matter...

I found myself watching a lot of the swimming events, and enjoying them too. The US team are impressive, and I have to say the British team are just as good. Team GB has shocked me, and I think they have really done themselves and the country proud. It’s obvious how hard they are all worked, and how much the Olympics mean to them and it’s nice to seem in their element.

The Gymnastics was great to watch, the athlete’s strength and ability were really outstanding and it was great to see them win the Bronze, despite them hoping for that silver.
Team GB are doing great, and it’s so nice to see friendly competition and how everyone seems to be behind the athletes.

Lets hope the Team continues to thrive, and I do think whatever the outcome, however many medals we get, we should be proud to have such a brilliant team representing our Nation. GO TEAM GB!
 

NEW FILM: Trouble with the Curve

NEW FILM TRAILER: Trouble with the curve

Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood has returned with his new Sport themed film “Trouble with the curve”. Eastwood has hidden away from the cameras since “Gran Torino” hit our screens in 2008, but is back with a bang in this heart warming, real American film.

The film follows Baseball scout Gus Lobel (Eastwood) battling with old age and the broken relationship with his only daughter Mickey (Amy Adams). Gus takes his daughter along with him for one final recruiting trip, and gets more than he bargained for as uncomfortable home truths and secrets are exposed, as he must choose between his love for Mickey or the game.

Supporting cast includes famous faces such as actor John Goodman, and singer Justin Timberlake, playing a love interest for Mickey.  

This film is the first in almost 20 years that Eastwood has not directed and acted in, as his long time friend and producing partner Robert Lorenz has taken the lead role as Director this time.

“Trouble with the curve” will hit the US Box offices on September 21^st, a week ahead of the Major league baseball playoffs. The film will find its way to the UK on November 30^th, and rumours are already circulating that Eastwood could be in line to receive yet another Oscar nomination for his performance. 

Link to the trailer = http://bit.ly/QDhA90

"The Help"

I recently read "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett (I'm a little behind,i know) but i wanted to read the book before seeing the film, despite having heard good things about both. 

This book shocked me, as it was scary knowing what I was reading was based on true events, and it really compelled me to read on, it took me no time at all to finish it. 

Even if you think you might not like it, give it a try! It might surprise you! But definitely read the book before watching the film, I think these days we lose the ability to do this, as so many books are turned into films these days. 

This is my review. 

Book review

“The Help” by Kathryn Stockett

Genre: Novel

The story follows the lives of two old black maids, Aibileen and Minny, and young Skeeter Phelan, a white woman who is determined to expose the way black women are treated in the little town of Jackson, Mississippi 1962.

 Skeeter Phelan is one of many white women in Jackson, who were raised by black maids and ignored by their mothers, and yet these black women known as “The Help” are treated as the lowest of the low. Skeeter’s own curiosity grows as the black woman, who raised her since birth, is nowhere to be her seen in town, and her mother refuses to answer her questions.

The novel is told through Aibileen, Minny and Skeeter’s eyes, giving the reader an insight into each one of these women’s lives, exposing their own challenges and secrets.  

This heartbreaking tale will have you laughing one minute and crying the next, as it is hard not to take these characters to heart.  Based on true events, this story is one that will shock, sadden and leave you wanting more.

Recommend?

Yes.

Who is it for?

This book will suit anyone who wants to read about finding Culture, love and friendship in the most unexpected of places.

Rating?  10/10