The Bloom of the Chiffon

Zandra Rhodes does have exceedingly good taste and I had to concur with her conclusion of Martin Bergstrom’s work as ‘dramatic, theatrical, intense’ in the IQONS newsletter where she chose 10 of her favourite IQONS.  Bergstrom is another multi-talenter that I could envy but it’s so much more satisfying admiring.  A stylist, illustrator as well… Continue reading The Bloom of the Chiffon

Carrying some Ruffly-Puff

Ok, so I should be slapped on the wrist for quickly criticising the ‘Blah All-Overs’ seen in the latest issues of UK Elle and Vogue.  *Slaps wrist*.  There?  Happy?  Back to my postive thinking self because I can gladly say that the ‘Light and Fantastic’ editorial shot by Javier Vallhonrat from Vogue really did shed… Continue reading Carrying some Ruffly-Puff

… hes cast his eyes on stays, gowns, petticoats, caps, ribbons, stockings, garters, shoes, clogs

I’m in a bit of dreamer’s state these days.  It’s the result of a long January that has rendered me broke for the rest of my month which means I have to amuse myself with the contents of my dusty wardrobe.  By dusty, I mean, I have to keep pulling things out that I haven’t… Continue reading … hes cast his eyes on stays, gowns, petticoats, caps, ribbons, stockings, garters, shoes, clogs