INSPIRATION / STOCKINGS AND LACE

Ph. French Connection 'You Are Woman?' Campaign.

 When I was flicking through my April issue of Elle, I came across the advert for the s/s11 french connection. And whilst I can't find the exact photo which was featured, it was these three girls above in the same shoot. And all I could think of was that the black hold-up stockings looked amazing in contrast to the white lace dresses; so sexy but at the same time so innocent. I'm particularly loving the scalloped edging on the ones shown in the advert, I NEED to find out where they are from! I will definately be trying this look out when it gets to that time of year where it's not quite hot, but not quite cold. Which hopefully won't be too far round the corner!! Oh and a big floppy hat is definately on my wishlist for summer, a beautiful camel coloured felt one, that I want to stick feathers to.

INSPIRATION / STRUCTURE

Ph. Unkown.

INSPIRATION / MY FUTURE HOUSE



An installation by Lee Bul that I would LOVE to see turned into a chandelier and hanging over my dining table.



Amazing Christmas decorations which are definitely being replicated and hung on my Christmas tree.



Definitely wouldn't say no to this bathroom. With a rain shower outside.



Outside bar/bbq area. Preferably at the top end of my pool, so I can drink sundowners after spending a weekend sunbathing. In my infinity pool overlooking the ocean?

I'm an organised freak. People always ask me why my room is so clean and tidy. I can't help it. I want my future kitchen to be this obsessively organised.

This picture just relaxes me looking at it.

The clash of prints is just amazing. Would be the perfect place to have girly chats over wine.

Aaah hammocks. I will own one. Maybe I'll put it on the edge of my infinity pool. Could be interesting.

My boat is just out of the picture, obviously.

Ph. cupcakesandcashmere.com, Parrot Cay, Voyage Prive, Apartment Therapy

I'm still only 19, turning 20 this summer, but I constantly find myself planning what the house I will own in the future will look like. I have several folders on my laptop and a vast amount of photos. I think I scare my boyfriend to be honest. I've even chosen the paint in the kitchen. That special paint that makes your wall into a blackboard in case you were wondering. And I can't wait to get decorating, althought it will still be a while away. Until then i'll just accumulate enough inspiration so that on moving day I know where everything will be placed.

STYLE CRUSH / CHRISTINE CENTENERA

ph. Google

I've always loved Christine Centenera (Fashion Editor of Harpers Bazaar Australia) and have had a folder on my laptop dedicated to her style that I look at when I need some inspiration while getting dressed. As you can see, I couldn't narrow down my photos too much, as I love all these outfits.

WISHLIST / THEOUTNET.COM

On payday my bank account might suffer, as I am dying for ALL of these items. And the best bit? Since they're from theoutnet.com they all have MASSIVE discounts, putting some of them within my price range. But gifts are welcome from those who love me.

1. Silk-blend lace overlay dress. Vanessa Bruno. 70% off - £310.50.
2. Disco Mirror jacket. Thakoon. 75% off - £517.50.
3. Leather biker vest. Vanessa Bruno Athé. 55% off - £168.75.
4. Checked cotton playsuit. A.P.C. 65% off - £57.75.
5. Skinny cotton chinos. Acne. 60% off - £52.18.
6. Shappire wool-blend coat. Calvin Klein Collection. 65% off. £469.
7. Gold-vermeil chalcedony cuff. Monia Vinader. 55% off - £162.
8. Hilary mesh-panel jersey dress. Kova & T. 70% off - £106.43.

INSPIRATION / REMEMBER NOW BY KARL LAGERFELD

This is so glamorous, but what else is to be expected of the fabulous Mr Lagerfeld.. I want every single item of clothing in this video. Feel free to send them my way if you have any spares!

INSPIRATION / ANNA DELLO RUSSO

Who doesn't love Anna Dello Russo. She literally is the Lady Gaga of the Fashion world. I would love to see what would happen if Dello Russo and Gaga went into business together and started a collection. It would be mad. But who wouldn't want a piece of it?!

INSPIRATION / STORIA D'AMORE BY KALLE GUSTAFSSON

This is so beautiful and makes me long for a summer romance in the south of France or the hills of Tuscany. Possibly with a moped. And with lots of red lipstick and flirty dresses. Of course.

PHOTO STORY / ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Beyond nonsense verse and coming-of-age fables, Lewis Carroll's true passion was photographing moody young beauties. Olivier Theyskens, in the guise of Carroll, captures model Natalia Vodianova as Alice Liddell. Natalia wears a Rochas iridescent blue-flower ruffle dress specially designed by Theyskens.

Faster, faster, faster she fell! Chasing Tom Ford's White Rabbit, our Alice disappears down the never-ending dark passage. Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Gauche sky-blue silk-satin dress.

How was Alice to know the innocent little bottle would make her grow to such a size? As Helmut Lang watched from the wall, she curled her legs up and hoped the designer's organza minidress wouldn't be crushed by her startling height. Dress from the Helmut Lang made-to-measure studio.

Clad in Marc Jacobs's ruffled chiffon minidress, Alice found herself engaged in an infuriatingly roundabout conversation with a mushroom-dweller. Where am I? she wondered...and how have I gotten here?

It was a queer-shaped little creature, and held out its arms and legs in all directions, “just like a starfish.” Chanel Haute Couture embroidered satin jacket with a draped satin skirt and cream leather boot pants. The Chanel designer wears Chrome Hearts necklaces and belt.

“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” Alice asked sweetly of the cat with a grin as devilish as anything she had ever seen. “ That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” replied our Cat, Jean Paul Gaultier. Blue silk-jersey draped dress by Gaultier Paris.

“If you think we're alive, you ought to speak,” said the one marked DEE. Alice, in a Viktor & Rolf multilayered silk dress, stared as the Tweedle duo spouted nonsensical tongue twisters. Rolf Snoeren, left, and Viktor Horsting wear matching suits and bow ties of their own design.

“No room!” The March Hare and Mad Hatter shouted. “No room!” But Alice plunked down, desperate for some biscuits after a long day of living backward. Christian Lacroix Haute Couture dress with painted and sculpted mink dickey over a lace top and frilled lamé skirt. Stephen Jones (right), wears a custom-made hat of his own design. Lacroix, as the March Hare, is at far right.

“My name is Alice, so please Your Majesty,” the young girl, draped in Dior Couture, said softly. “ You make me giddy!” screamed the Queen. Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano hand-painted polka-dot dress. Galliano as the Queen of Hearts, wears a Dior Haute Couture coat and is accompanied by his King, Alexis Roche.

“What is his sorrow?” Alice, in Atelier Versace, asked the Gryphon. “Once,” sighed the Mock Turtle, “ I was a real turtle.” Atelier Versace layered silk-tulle and chiffon-organza dress lined in lace. Donatella Versace and Rupert Everett are in Versace.



Wrapped in ocean-blue Balenciaga couture, Alice perched on the mantel, longing to escape into the shadow world, as her black kitty purred nearby. Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière crystal pleated chiffon dress and grey ankle boots. Shot on location at the Château de Corbeil-Cerf.

In this story: fashion editor, Grace Coddington. Hair, Julien d'Ys/Island d'Ys. Make-up, Gucci Westman. Set design by Mary Howard. Prop fabrication by Jean Hugues de Chatillon. Photographer, Annie Leibovitz.



Even though this photo story is so old, Vogue December 2003, I still go back and look at it all the time. The dresses, the set and just the sheer range of legendary designers all in one story is inspiring. The blues of the dresses are also getting my heart racing again as it is a big colour for next season!!!

INSPIRATION / FLASHES OF SKIN

Ph. The Sartorialist, tumblr, Jak & Jil



I am seriously considering selling my soul for the Michael Kors a/w11 dress in the first photo, what I wouldn't do to get my hands on that. The cut is so beautiful and succeeds in looking classy despite a to-the-crotch split up the thigh. It is this wondrous dress which has now got me going crazy for a bit of skin, although it's perhaps a little too cold for this at the moment in sunny old England.