LFW 2011 : Behind-the-scenes at Christian Blanken

Last Tuesday, I was invited to attend the Christian Blanken show, and go backstage, for a more in depth view. The stunning Portico Rooms at Somerset House, was the stage for Christian Blanken's  A/W 2011 presentation. Backstage was relatively calm, and quiet (perhaps because it was 7 in the morning?). 

Hair and make-up were set up, and ready to get the day started. Hair was done by Kevin Murphy's team, and the hairstyle for the day, was a slicked back ponytail, with a middle parting. Make-up was done by the legendary Adam De Cruz, who's worked with Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, David Beckham etc. His work has also been published in Vogue China & Australia, Marie Claire, Harpers Bazaar and many more. The make-up look for the day, was an intense modern smokey eye, with vibrant hues of electric blue.

My Hetic Fashion Week : Fashion Mavericks Part II

WARNING : Part II of the Fashion Mavericks, long post ahead (again)....

The last day of the Fashion Mavericks seemed to be even more exciting than the first day. I was excited, because my favorite designer from the event, (Susana Bettencourt) was the first designer to show her latest collection. Also the press came out in full swing; Vogue.com, Vogue US, ASOS, Harpers Bazaar, the BBC, and much more came, to check out these talented independent designers. The atmosphere also seemed much more calmer, and lively!

Press waiting for the show to start

The Plus Size Industry : Tracy's Perspective

As many of you know, I started a series about the plus-size industry, and I want to share as much knowledge, as I possibly can. I think it's important, as curvy women, that we know about our value within the fashion market. So I was extremely pleased when Tracy of Chubble Bubble agreed to answer a couple of questions about the plus-size industry, and give me her insight into the PSI.

Behind the Scenes : Evans S/S 2011 Photoshoot....

WARNING :   Extreme long post ahead. But the pictures will make up for it. Read on.

On Tuesday, I attended the Evans S/S 2011 photoshoot, to interview the amazing Marquita Pring, the fabulous make-up artist Kim Brown, and the divine hairstylist Chi Wong.