Category: 2017
Flashback x
They say the true cycle of fashion is thirty years. It seems a lot quicker than that to me…but maybe that’s because time is slipping through my fingers at an ever increasing rate. I can certainly remember this micro-trends first outing back in the eighties. The key then was vintage, naturally well-worn ripped mens’ 501s with classic black fishnets and either DMs or pointed flats.
(As someone who knows: The larger meshes and little toes never mix. Soz).
Laters, Kate x
Through the Keyhole..
Who’s house could this be?
It’s Kim Cattrall’s of course, courtesy of Architectural Digest.
(All pictures Architectural Digest)
A surprise or a cliche?
Laters, Kate x
Pod x
The quote is back for the garden office: this could actually be happening! The basic design is based on the shape above with the high point of the roof at the front, it’s a bit of an optical illusion that makes the rest of the roof disappear. As above, there will be one long bench desk across the window leaving the majority of the floor space clear for the kids to potentially camp out as and when. The entrance will be down the left side (just out of sight in the picture). Ours will be slightly bigger than this with a little add on room on the right where the roof dips down, to provide extra storage for gardening equipment etc to make use of our irregular shaped garden which only pretends to be a rectangle.
Inside will be a cunning mixture of plywood…
pallet wood….
And white.
Lights will either be black, adjustable wall light/s.
Or possibly, depending on height/position a lamp like this one from Ikea at £29 hung against the ceiling. Why not?
And of course there needs to be a bright splash of colour with a vintage desk lamp.
(All pics Pinterest)
Heating will be a stove in the corner.
Bliss. When can I move in?
Laters, Kate x
LOL x
I wish I’d seen this when mine were tiny….though it still has resonance today.
Enjoy the weekend
Laterz, Kate x
Street style x
Home truths x
Green tiles are having a moment.
Laters, Kate x
Blasted x
AW17 Celine catwalk hit the runway this week, rich with Philo’s finger on the zeitgeist: Oversized tailoring, hints of the eighties and mannish overcoats.
Not so far away in terms of style, but millions of miles when compared in price, high street store Mango has also seized on these ghosts from the past…..and run with them.
And I’m sprinting after them..
Laters, Kate x
Underworld x
Our urban weekend, with many of the pictures taken by Bella.
Laters, Kate x
Treasure x
I’ve been looking for this wallpaper with its exquisite clusters of blemishes. Turns out it’s called Queen of Spain by Schumacher.
It’s also not a modern design – as this black and white of a young Mick Jagger proves.
In fact, it goes back to 1963.
Pretty amazing.
There are companies that stock it in the UK, but Schumacher is an American brand going back to 1889 with a heralded passion for luxury and an unwavering commitment to beauty: This wallpaper is sold by the yard.
So it’s not a cheap choice.
Potato prints??
Laters, Kate x
Crusader x
Light mood, cloudy day: The weather is still struggling to find it’s spring feet but winter wardrobes on the street are slowly transforming. Big note to self was when I saw a girl wearing a black cape similar to this on the tube, worn casually over a chunky black knit, 3/4 length frayed black jeans and ankle boots. I’m now on the lookout for something similar, though hopefully without the £1400 Stella McCartney price tag.
But consideration has to be given to the cut: The shoulders need to have structure, the arm hole should reach almost to the top and the length mustn’t be too short.
(All pics Pinterest)
The hunt is on.
Laters, Kate x
Maison Bentley Style 