STYLE ICON - JAMES DEAN

For the longest time one of my style icons has been the legendary James Dean... He wasn't with us for long but his legacy lives on!  Know as an icon for his role in the movie "Rebel without a Cause" he came to the notice of the world not for his acting even thought he was a man of not many words but for more importantly his style...

Mr Dean's style can be described as many things but I've narrowed it down to a few things .... Relaxed, smart, bad boy all rolled up and I get to scruffy .... But it was his attitude that really came through with his style ..

His main wardrobe staples included the white t shirt a must for a every mans wardrobe, the stripe T shirt also a must have, denim shirt, 501s and the main piece of the puzzle the biker jacket.. He had a love of style, a love of fast cars which sadly took him away so young but still he lives on with fashion houses using his face on clothing and young boys still trying to be like him so many years on 

Denim itself is a key piece to everyone's wardrobe, back in the 1950s James would have been considered a trendsetter with his love of denim which was originally made as worker man trousers and mainly in the carpenter style utility pants, James Dean wore them as a statement and made them a statement I wonder if he were alive today what would he think to know he was part of that movement which we could call rebel without a cause....  Moving forward meany years denim is featured still and has a heavy present from designers collection and featured on many runways around the world...

Now the good part using pieces from the Levi's icon collection for AW 13/14 I have tried recreate James' style but on my terms and with a modern edge .... I can only try and recreate but never better his style as he is truly and icon, his looks,  the cigarette hanging from his mouth, the biker with collar but, denim jeans, signature t shirt and more importantly his attitude which when all put together mKes him look effortless and the Icon we remember know and love 

James Dean I salute YOU!!!!

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For more than 140 years, the Levi's® brand has been equipping pioneers with the clothing they need to "Go Forth" and explore the modern frontier.  From 501® jeans to the trucker jacket and western shirt, Levi's® Fall 2013 collection features iconic clothing reinterpreted through a modern lens for today's pioneers

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MY TRANSITIONAL FASHION FOR AW 13/14

When it comes to fashion I like to buy more classic pieces every season which in turn will last and is suitable for warmer weather and takes me through the colder months of the year.  Here I show you three of my favourite looks which I wore during the summer and the early parts of spring which even when they are not  Fashion passé they are so classic they will never go out of trend ...

My first look is street style ... This outfit is something I wore or would wear for a lazy weekend around town it's not your usual street style but this is my interpretation of what I feel it should be..... The outfits colour palette consists of different shades of blue which some might condo see safe but I consider savvy as it will compliment most colours .... Check it out and let me know what you think. 

My second look is a well tailored look which I am calling casual die to the way I've styled it and would consider it shiny wear because of its colour palettes which once again is blue but for aw 13/14 we are looking at softer colours such as dusky pink and light blues as shown by many labels on the runway.  This suit is versatile and as you could dress it such as the jacket with dark jeans and a white shirt for a look, the pants would go well with a navy or even a black polo neck which gives them another dynamic  and you could style them with shiny navy shoes like I have ... You can't go wrong with this suit and with the right pieces to add to it and mix and match this would be ideal for taxing away for a long weekend to create many looks and would not require you to bring lots of luggage with you and of course will leave more room for you in Your car. 

My third look is  groovy wear look which has a great pop of colour which makes you stand out but it's not in your face and with teal being one of the must colours for Fall 2013 it offers just enough colour that gives groovy edge but also offers that sensible factor but still has a wow factor ... This look is all about textures, leather, cashmere and cotton and is ideal for that city break away from home and the bag was an added extra that just set the look off ....

I love the Fiat 500 because of its compact nature and these days it's the perfect car for zooming around town and if your like me and your going away I like to pack compact so it's a win win ideal situation.  The best feature is like fashion on the catwalk every season Fiat  bring us new and exciting colour trend for cars .... Did you know like fashion cars have trends? well you do now!

The FIAT brand stands for discovery through passionate selfexpression. It encourages people to be in charge of their lives, live  confidently and celebrate the smallest of things with infectious  excitement. The new FIAT 500 Autumn/Winter Collection campaign has taken inspiration from the well-known paper cut-out doll concept  to strengthen the position of the FIAT 500 as a fashion accessory.

  

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Fiat via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Fiat/Fiat 500.

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Diary of a Clotheshorse featured on Glam media!!!

I'm over the moon, I received an email with the best news informing me that a story about Christian Louboutin shoes has been featured on the Glam Media site. Glam media are one of the world's biggest advertising network and is known practically everywhere in the world!! So I am so happy that they featured my blog


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The Rimmel London/Glam Media bloogers suite was 'sweet'

During London Fashion Week there is always the hustle and Bustle and running if I made add of getting from one show to another and we don't really have any down time or in fact time to eat, well this is where Rimmel London and Glam Media became a bloggers saviour!


Ok let me set the scene..... The Trafalgar Hotel, Trafalgar Square in London, a suite which is laid on for bloggers who are a part of the Glam Style network by Rimmel London  and Glam Media....

Once in the suite there are so many services on offer such as net access ok I'm playing with you! There's music, champagne, tea and coffee facilities, great food, a chance to meet fellow bloggers and of course the fabulous staff of Glam and Rimmel.

Another service on offer was make up with Rimmel London sponsoring there were make up artists on hand to redo or just retouch your make up and manicures so you were looking hot for the shows, Made in Chelsea star and blogger Rosie Fortescue even pop in for a chat and had a nails done! I've used the Glam media suite last season and for me it made London Fashion Week more enjoyable with having a place to retreat to relax, gather your thoughts, catch up on work or just somewhere to see a friendly face for help with show tickets or just a chat.

Now I've saved the best two things till last ...... On the final day of London Fashion Week as goodbye see you next season gesture a beautiful party was thrown on the roof of the hotel where we sipped cocktails, nibbled on great food, listened to music and soaked up the view .... did I mention the car? Yes throughout fashion week we had the use of a car and driver who was on hand to ferry us from show to show or to the Glam Rimmel Suite...... great and useful touch ..... and  yes there's more each blogger received a goody bag stuffed with products from Rimmel London such as nail polish and items to make you look good!





Made in Chelsea Star Rosie Fortescue has her nails done...



I would like to give a big thank you to all the wonderful staff of Glam Media and Rimmel London for understanding us bloggers and our needs and for making what can be a very hectic time on the fashion calendar run smoothly and with ease ....... Guys I salute you!!


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