London Fashion Week is A-Coming...

London Fashion Week is coming and this is the first time we have dipped our toe in! The House of Blue Eyes is a show that promises to be wacky, fun and totally individual, so we just had to get involved with this.

Today I had a meeting with Johnny [the brilliantly extrovert stylist and founder of House of Blue Eyes] and Alex Box to discuss looks for the show. We didn't have a model, so yours truly got to sit down and have Alex create a look that will reference the ambience and theatrical splendour of the outfits that will be paraded on Friday night.

I can't give much away [obv!] but be prepared for a full report [and a pic of me in the test shoot make-up!] next week. Last year, Johnny persuaded Kate Moss, Beth Ditto and Alice Dellal to walk for him, so who knows who will be stalking the catwalk this time around...

Check out Johnny's work at http://www.houseofblueeyes.com/collections

Current Obsessions...

Top 5 current Illamasqua Head Office obsessions....

1. Kiki De Montparnasse Scented Candles

These all-natural candles are just lovely. We currently have 'Boudoir' burning at HO - I am not sure of the actual ingredients as I have checked the packaging and the website for a list, but I do know that it smells woody, earthy and very addictive. Plus, how gorgeous is the packaging?!


2. The Gossip - Music for Men

The latest album from Beth Ditto and her band, this is a real screamer of an album! Definitely worth checking out.


3. PPQ Laptop bags for Vodafone

Based on the very chic Gabriel bag, this elegant offering from PPQ is exclusive to Vodafone - I love the deep red croc-print and the size that will take you from office to bar. Seriously coveting one of these babies right now! Check here for more info.


4. Collette Dinnigan Autumn/ Winter RTW collection

A dark collection with a nod to the gothic trends that are set to be reignited next season, this was a beautiful collection full of dramatic but very wearable pieces that showcased intricate detailing and a playful mix of textures.


5. Nail Varnish in 'Loella'

I recently discovered how this product got it's name! Loella is the name of Guillaume Vappereau's [the celebrated hairdresser] daughter Loella, who is also Maurice [our HR manager's] Goddaughter! Loella is just such a lovely name for a shimmering bubble gum pink Nail Varnish, don't you think?

** Thanks to Marcio Madeira for the Collette Dinnigan image and to thenailphile for the Loella swatch! **