Alexander Wang Tank. H&M blazer. Vintage scarf & rings. Topshop skinny jeans. Pineapple oxford flats. Nightingale bag. OPI nails in Vodka & Caviar.
While I was in New York earlier this month, I had the opportunity to meet Street Style Photographer, Jason from Citizen Couture. He found this great location for a spur-of-the-moment shoot that was so serenely quiet I almost had to ask myself if I was still in the City. You can check out his website for more images of my shoot and his esteemed work here.
Some shoes I've become reacquainted with as I begin to re-organize my Fall and Winter shoes away and spring out the Summer styles...
Top, Left to Right: Forever 21 Zipper platforms worn here. Bamboo red wedges worn here. Jessica Simpson Dany platforms worn in tan here and in silver here. I (not so patiently) await my black pair which should arrive in June. Jeffrey Campbell Potion boots worn here and here.
Bottom, Left to Right: Ash wedges worn here, here, here and here. Asos ankle studded boots worn here. Dolce & Gabbana suede wedges worn here and here. Balenciaga platform cork sandals worn here and here. Lastly, Kimchi Blue metallic oxford flats worn here.
i was super excited to get the opportunity to interview JADE from SUNDAYGIRL! i loved her style in her video "four floors" and wanted to know more about her. she agreed to answer some questions... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is it annoying to keep being be asked if the name SundayGirl was inspired by the Blondie hit? I know it's not the inspiration, but it must be asked a lot. The name Sunday Girl came from working in a local old fashioned pet shop in my hometown, Broxbourne for a few years. I worked every Sunday but no one really knew my name so I would just get referred to as the “Sunday girl.” I know you're 21 and from the UK...How does your age and living in the UK influence your music and style? Two years ago I moved to Brixton to do an art degree in Wimbledon I think that brought out a more independent creativity. I really experimented with my writing and production musically as well as producing pieces for my set design degree, which I found were closely linked.
In my teens I went a bit mad going through loads of style changes, as everyone does I suppose but I think its great to experiment with fashion and make and destroy clothes and really find what you like. I think my style now is quite classic, tailored and masculine. I love dressing like a boy it’s a contrast to my big girly hair.
Music influences my style too, I mean one minute I was in a ska band the next a ukulele band doing old jazz covers.
Style Icons? My main style icon is Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. I love how she turned clothes designed for men into something that women could wear too. I also take influences from Jane Birkin, Daphne Guinness, Debbie Harry , Karl Lagerfeld and Edie Sedgwick.
Favorite designers and/or places to shop? H&M and Zara for the basics and my loft, my nans wardrobe a bit of car boot sales and vintage shops for making it personal.
I noticed you wearing stripes in the video...are you as obsessed with stripes as I am? Yes I am a bit obsessed with stripes but anything Parisian and sea related really.
Words to live by? “get good at asking” + “if you don’t act on life it has a habit of acting on you” Favorite City? My favourite place has to be Hastings. My dad has a caravan there, which I go to most weekends to write, draw and shop.
Beauty product you couldn't live without? I'm bad with makeup I never buy my own, I steal everyone else’s but I think I could live without my Clarins Bi-serum after a night out.
Do you read any fashion blogs? If so, which ones? LOOKBOOK.nu and I admire Tavi Gevinsons blog, StyleRookie.
What's in your bag? My Dad’s raybans , lyric book, a fork, tooth brush, ideas book, diary, camera, devon floral sweets. My vintage Cartier wallet and some cds.
for more check out the SUNDAYGIRL's myspace. so you all know there will be another single released soon. the album should be available later this year.
I'm often asked what my favorite beauty products are. I am fulfilled as long as I have a tube of nude lipstick or gloss of some sort, subtle bronzer and pressed powder, eyeliner and mascara.
Bebe leather jacket. French Connection dress. Love Label platform lace-ups. Vintage bag. Hammered Ring Cuff courtesy of LOFT.
There's this electric energy that flows through me whenever I am in New York City. I feel at home there. The LOFT flagship store was très amazing. Beautifully organized by color, cut and accessory.
I couldn't believe the party myself. To see and meet Alexa Chung was pretty much unbelievable! After leaving the soirée for Dinner, I came back to find Alexis Bledel 2 heads in front of me in line. QUEL SURPRISE! I have to say both girls were not only prettier in person, but just as sweet as I'd imagined! Ra Ra Riot puts on a great show, amazing LIVE. Catch them if you can.
Visiting is bittersweet, always wondering when I'll be back. I love New York, and hope to stay in the Bowery Hotel again soon!