Saturday 14 May 2011

Shop 'till you drop, na thats so 1990's. Get someone else to do it.


Topshop have relaunched their personal shopping service with tailored appointments that could involve access to exclusive collections or having those sell out items on hold just for you. If your addicted to fashion but you still crave that expert eye to guide you and your friends on the latest trends, then look no further. 

Costumers who use the free service also get invited to special events such as Thursday nights catwalk talk with Sophie Ferguson Jones, shopping editor of Grazia.


To book an appointment: bookings@topshop.com / 0844 243 5544
Genral enquiries: Personshopping@topshop.com



 Justine Mills and the WAG's.


 Celebrity stylist Lorrain Mccullock with daughter Candy.
 Emma Hill (His and Hers Magazine) and Matthew Fisher (Seen Magazine.)
 Benna (benna Jewellery) Justine Mills (Cricket) and Kirsty Doyle.


Matt. x

Topshops coming to town.

Shop 'till you drop, na thats so 1990's. Get someone else to do it.

Topshop have relaunched their personal shopping service with tailored appointments that could involve access to exclusive collections or having those sell out items on hold just for you. If you're addicted to fashion but you still crave that expert eye to guide you and your friends on the latest trend, then look no further.

Costumers who use the free service also get invited to special events such as Thursday nights catwalk talk with Sophie Ferguson Jones, shopping editor of Grazia.


To book an appointment: bookings@topshop.com / 0844 243 5544
Genral enquiries: Personshopping@topshop.com

Topshop.com/personalshopping




Matt Ford Interview for www.sevenstreets.com

I'll just lift the first bit from the website if you want to read on just click the link at the bottom...



A SINGLE MAN 

One Liverpool photographer is doing more to get our city ready for its close up than anyone. With his edgy and singular style, it’s just possible Matt Ford might even kill off those stereotypes once and for all, too.


MATT FORD BY HANNAH ELLEN.





W
hat do we look like? Well, if you grabbed the chance to watch the VBS hour long documentary ‘Beautiful Liverpool’ on our site last week, we look a little, um, sad.

Who knew our lads were even more orange than our lasses? Who knew everyone in town knows Amanda Moss? Who recognised the city they call home?
Well, in part maybe. But mostly we saw cynicism, desperation and the same, lame targets being coerced into reinforcing the same old stereotypes.
Cheap shots.
So we thought it only fair to redress the balance – and talk to someone who knows the true story. Someone whose refreshing and playful eye focuses in on a city that’s far more interesting, surprising and, yes, stylish than any tired and lazy documentary could ever show.
Because, let’s face it, if you want to know how beautiful we really are, you’ve got to do more than just scratch the surface.......


Tuesday 10 May 2011

KIKI. Kirsty Doyle's exciting new daywear range.

Kirsty Doyle portait by Matt Ford.


With the likes of Machino with their Cheap and Chic range or Alice by Alice Temperley, it was only a matter of time before Liverpool's much loved bespoke fashion designer came up with her own range with a more accessible price point.  
Kirsty tells me she named the range KIKI, after the childhood nickname given to her by her younger sister. The new brand echoes some of Kirsty's famous designs such as the Lenore dress (strapless bustier) and the satin tuxe jacket.
The debut collection for KIKI tones down on the usual luxury silks and opts for breathable spring cottons, perfect for day wear. KIKI S/S11 promises to be affordable luxury....I'll let Kirsty tell you about the rest and show you her favourite pieces...(video includes prices)

Matt. x



www.kirsty-doyle.com

Sandal making workshop with Liverpool's best kept design secret Nook and Willow. (and did I mention homemade cake)



Have you ever seen a pair of shoes and thought, they'd be better if.... Well now it's your chance to design, make and keep your own.

Leather accessories and handbag designer/makers nook and willow are opening up their design studio for their new sandal making workshop.

With Nook and Willows expertise and a wonderful array of leather samples, in just one afternoon you can create and wear your very own bespoke sandals. You will learn how to mould your material of choice over a traditional shoe makers last.  Then you could learn how to embellish your footwear with adornments such as fringed tassels, bows or studded straps.

Each workshop can accommodate up to five people, so you can book on your own and meet new people or book as a group, with your family, work colleges or even a hen party.

The workshops are scheduled to start at the end of the month and will be priced at £80. But if you book an early bird voucher (valid for three months) between now and 25th May you will pay just £60.

To find out more drop creative directors Clare or Nina a little email. studio@nookandwillow.com

Or call 0151 708 5576 or 07912499522 (between 10am-5pm)

Gift vouchers available.

The Nook and Willow studio is based on Seel Street in the heart of Liverpool city centre. 

Tuesday 3 May 2011

The Global Summit for Human Trafficking. (Ethical fashion blog continued)








To see the full fashion shoot and info that was featured in this mag click here.

Well firstly I've got to say how proud I am of the editor, Sophie Welsh, for taking what stated off as a news letter and turning it into a glossy microzine with an initial run of 10'000. Sophie then managed to get an audience with key organisers at the Global Summit for Human Trafficking to discus her plight and publication. Even the Chief of police for the cause now owns a copy.

The microzine, that will be stocked in Liverpool soon, features an ethical fashion shoot with clothes made under humane working conditions and with environmentally friendly resources and more importantly some hard hitting information on human trafficking. With over 800'000 women, children and even men being smuggled across boarders each year for slavery and the sex trade, Sophie hopes to raise awareness and also raise money for the charity with the profits from the microzine.

If you want to know more about the magazine please contact
sophie_welsh91@hotmail.com

Or visit STOP THE TRAFFIK.

Matt.


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