Bonnet

Turning thoughts to new projects

Lunch at the Wheel

One last Pasty and an assault on some Cornish Charity shops before heading back to London after Christmas - quite literally filled a suitcase of treasure.

Pink Sequins

Charity shop updates: a new bed throw and two essentials for the styling kit....

Thank you, Hammersmith!

Monet's Girl

Comparisons between art and fashion shoots aren't always obvious, or even evident at lot of the time, but every now and then a really good one comes along to enjoy.

 I just saw this shoot for December's issue of German Vogue, and was instantly reminded of Monet's paintings of his wife Camille, particularly the ones painted on the beach

The Beach at Trouville, 1870 

Monet painted this in the open air, proof of which is in the sand stuck in the paint. The composition is thought to be extremely unusual for the time, due to its tight crop and lack of symmetry.

 

On the Beach at Trouville, 1871

 

Camille Sitting on the Beach, 1871

Fashion by Christiane Arp

Shot by Giampaolo Sgura

Vogue Germany 2014

Easter Bonnet

Easter bank holiday is fast approaching and I am counting the days til I head to Cornwall to spend some time doing not very much at all. If only I had these Easter bonnets from a party shop in Westbourne Grove to celebrate with

 

This feather boa trimmed hat wins hands down

 

Apparently making easter bonnets represents the tradition of wearing new clothes at Easter, fitting in with the theme of renewal, re-birth etc...

Great excuse for a new spring wardrobe?

Hats

Catherine's hat speaks for itself, and love Rosa's bobble hat, green tips and fur collar.