"BACK to BACK"

This is a post I have been wanting to do for a while. Finally I have managed to find three woman who are perfect examples of how to pull off a backless number. Back to Back I give you Miss Tillie Smith, Miss Laura Grice and Miss Heather Twaits…

 Miss Tillie Smith demonstrates how to really pull off a backless number by wearing this floor length, block coloured and panelled dress. A dress she won at a fashion auction, designer unknown, is stunning. The dark panels run front to back creating a slimming silhouette then you are surprised by a lighter shade of blue which meets the lower back taking the full length of the body down to the floor. It was just a Saturday night when I took this picture of Tillie but I truly believe this dress could be used on a red carpet.

Occupation: Pole Dancing Instructor @ Pussycat Poles

Miss Laura Grice demonstrates a classic look with this little black number by ASOS. With its figure hugging cut and roll neck, this dress is a master of disguise. She strolled in wearing a little black jacket which gave me the idea this dress is perfect to go from winter day to winter night. Simply pair this dress with a tailored jacket and a string of pearls and you have a meeting room ensemble. You can discuss figures, percentages and work all day without people knowing that you have a backless number under. A cute jumper would do as well. Whip it off when you leave and you are set to dance the night away.

Occupation: Horse Riding Instructor
 

Miss Heather Twaits demonstrates this by being the glitterati herself. Dress by Motel Rocks @ House of Fraser. The way this dress shone amongst the crowd really stood this stunning girl out. With body contouring it is a perfect way to highlight her gorgeous figure. Regardless of where you are this dress is bound to get you some attention. The detail of the sequins is really well done and the quality of it looks very good. Definitely a good investment into your wardrobe.

Occupation: PA to Insurance Company CEO

 

Thank you

 

xoxo

　

"The happiest glove in the world"

This glove, laid down in its place of rest was the first glove that I felt sorry for. Why? Well it had a face, a face of a panda bear...

 

Although he was alone he looked ever so happy laying on our cold earth. Then I thought to myself. Typical Panda bears always at it alone, never doing it together.

 

"Buddie it's just you and your paw tonight."

 

xoxo

"Boyz got a presence!"

It is not often you come across a little East London, away from the streets, cool havens and bustle of it, but I did, in Maidstone. The hair is what struck me first then his style confirmed that I should snap this marvellous ensem-BLIST. Boyz and Galz I give you Thomas Waterman...

The question I had was the inspiration behind the hair style. The answer, quick and in two words, Fantasia Barrino. Nails splashed and armed to slash! Glasses from Jai Kudo. Jacket from Tailor and Ross. Scarf from a friend who bought it in a "boutique" in India.

Thomas works in Drama Production and Teaching in the historical city of Canterbury.

Must be where he gets his presence!!

Thank you

xoxo

"To beanie or not to beanie?"

Armed with my Ports 1961 glasses, I decided to team them with a plain grey beanie from H&M

The questions is; to beanie or not to beanie?

At the end of the day if it makes you happy blah, blah, blah do it!

 

 

xoxo

 

 

"A LITTLE HUMOUR"

Whilst reading the Metro this morning (a free newspaper found at train stations in the UK). I came across this little comic strip...

 

 

 

 

I thought it was funny...with only two followers, appropriate!

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Masahiro Murase

When does “beyond cool” stop? It doesn't! Some people are born to be forever cool. Whilst at the Vivienne Westwood MAN Installation in collaboration with Harrods, with beats by Junkie XL bursting from the speakers, my next ensem-BLISTS walked in and boy did he turn heads. Ladies and Gents I give you Masahiro Murase...



Where to start on an ensemble that took your breath away as envy crept in and you realise, that no matter how hard you try you will never be that cool. Lets start to feed and digest our inspiration to one day achieve been "too cool for school".

In Art lessons, when drawing, my teacher used to say, "start with the negative spaces (the shadows/ black areas) and the positive spaces (the colour) will fall into place". Lets start by taking away the negative spaces of his ensemble and talk about the vast amount of positive spaces. Thanks to Celine this overcoat with rolling shoulders, extreme panelling and colour work is bound to grab anyone's attention. From nude, burnt orange and sky blue, think outside the box at how many ensembles you could dress with this! Just the thought is exciting! One shivers in anticipation. The deep and wide lapel of the overcoat is gorgeous for so many things. Add another touch of Lanvin, perhaps a broche, and it will “shine bright like a diamond” against the dense black or simply just keep the lapel classic as intended.

Your jewelled accessories depending on the colour will pick up the colours of the coat just like his Lanvin necklace does. The gorgeous frame work around the green stone is true to the Lanvin style. Forever free and organic in their design. Ladies and Gents if you ever want to invest in some costume jewellery, Lanvin is the brand. However imagine what a piece of Mahwi would look like?!

Loyal to his brands the hat Mister Masahiro Murase sports is Lanvin. Not many people can pull off a hat especially like the above but boy oh boy I take my hat off as you can "leave your hat on!"

To be perfectly honest I was too in awe of Mister Masahiro Murase I totally forgot to ask what he does. So I Google him…

Oh my days…this man is a living legend! He is the contributing fashion editor for GQ Magazine in Japan. Forever true to himself this man has rocked some incredible looks throughout the various fashion shows, presentation or installations he has attended. You know they are cool when you look them up and they are sitting “frow“!

Hopefully in my future I will have the chance to revisit Mister Masahiro Murase ensembles and talk about them on ensem-BLAH.

Arigatou gozaimasu Mister Masahiro Murase.

www.Lu-en.com

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"SAY IT WITH SAM"

I have been a proud blogger since October last year but now I am officially a proud owner of my very own "SAY IT WITH SAM" tote. Let me tell you it's TOTES amaze!!!

 

Look at it...

Mrs Samantha Bourner is the creator and owner of Say It With Sam. A fountain of flowing talent and inspiration. Self employed and the only person who works 24/7 in her little studio tucked up above the high street of the gorgeous town of Tenterden.

She created her business back in 2009, a place where you can buy something unique in its design. Everything is handmade and she also makes to order. The item you order has its own personality, adding to the vintage style she promises to deliver. Her product is tactile and made with LOVE.

 

 

Thinking of ideas for a Hen Party, a Thank You present, spreading that Christmas feeling, or just simply wanting to promote your blog for £13.99 and two lines of wording, a 100% cotton tote bag is yours. If you have something else to say and don't know how to say it, for £16.99 and four lines you have yourself a tailor made with LOVE product. Quintessentially British she will post your item to a UK mainland address. Proud to be British!

Whilst writing this I got inspired and thought up some slogans...

"1, 2 look at my Choo"

"Saving for my Chanel"

"Shopping since 1985" (the year I was born)

To view more of Sam's product follow the below link and buy, buy, buy.

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/sayitwithsam/product/personalised-cotton-shopper-bag

Sam I think your bags are TOTES amaze!!!

xoxo