Rihanna on W Magazine’s February 2010 Cover...

Its all about RiRi this year [and good for her] –she on W Magazine’s February 2010 cover..... Shot by Craig McDean and styled by Lori Goldstein –you know its going to be hot....x

Louise Goldin for Topshop footwear -out next month...

Louise Goldin S/S 2010
Get ready, set –go .....from the 5th February, -the much anticipated Louise Goldin for Topshop shoe collection will be in selected stores –nationwide [rumour has it that there’s already a waiting list in both Topshop’s NYC and London flagship stores]. From £150.00 –these uber, rock’n’roll [are less aggressive than Goldin’s main S/S 2010 footwear collection -seen on the catwalk above], – spiky stilettos are Hot and ‘full of attitude’. www.topshop.com

Christ Birthday 2009 was the best....

I have been meaning to put up my Christ Birthday 2009 photos forever. My baby [Alexander ‘Jojo’], his father and me –had a really great time [just the three of us. After years of finding it very, very difficult to be in the same room [myself and my baby’s father] –we were finally able [by God’s grace] to accept errrm....stuff and let go of all the disappointments. Alexander had the time of his life.....

As always; Christ Birthday started with Alexander and me putting the Christmas tree and ‘our’ kind’ of decorations -up. I’m not a tinselly person but I do love baubles -so I put lots of clear glass vases filled with bauble [of ever colour] all around the flat. Then I shopped like a woman possessed –in the snow [I hasten to add]..

Father Christmas’s sledge made it annual appearance [right outside our window] –the day before my Alexander’s nativity play...At Alexander’s nativity play [the following day] -the older children [year two] had the main roles –so Alexander’s class [year one] took the minor roles and he was one of nine donkeys in the nativity –bless him, -and he done us proud.....[I think all the children have to play a role in school nativities –now, by law [hehehehe], –in my days there was only one donkey ...and if you didn’t have a role to play -you just sat down. My Alexander’s nativity had chickens, cows, a turkey and ‘all sorts’ bless them...





For our Christ Birthday dinner, I cooked Lamb, duck and the usual turkey....and my apple crumble went down –well. I forgot the crackers and I didn’t die...[two years ago this would have killed me]. We used the large white ‘Banana Republic’ plates and my very special white porcelain ‘Limoges’ bowls for our pudding.



I brought out our ‘Rudolph glasses’ and light candles and put flowers all around the house [mainly my favourite pink roses, orange gerberas and Lilies]...

Towards the end of the meal I made some herbal tea [I put it into my ancient bone China ‘Sandon’ Wedgwood teapot and used my latest favourite –hand painted vintage cup and saucer] –lovely . Alexander and his father then demanded hot chocolate.


After some light conversation; more laughter and the opening of presents, –uncle Kwame came to pick up the father and son duo –and took them -to his and auntie Stephanie’s new house in Watford...And me? Well I put my feet up and chilled out [Amen]...then did some blogging [just what the doctor ordered].....And how was your Christmas?...............xxx

S/S 10 Trend Alert: Socks & Shoes Combo......

Rochas S/S 2010


Alexandre Herchcovitch S/S 2010

Trust uber stylista Genevieve Jones to be way ahead of the pack with her socks and sexy shoes combo, -one of the big trends for S/S 2010 [spotted on the; Rochas, Marni, John Galliano, Alexandre Herchcovitch and Vivienne Westwood catwalks]....go girl….xx

Think Pink.........

My favourite colour is silver, and I’m a big fan of grey silk fabric wallpaper but I’m thinking and feeling pink right not... Isn’t Pink, Pretty?

Please don’t forget Haiti when it’s no longer in the headlines…..

"Pray for the people of Haiti please..........I cannot stress enough what a human disaster this is, and idle hands will only make this tragedy worse. The over two million people in Port-au-Prince tonight face catastrophe alone. We must act now........President Obama has already said that the US stands ready to assist the Haitian people. The US military is the only group trained and prepared to offer that assistance immediately. They must do so as soon as possible. The international community must also rise to the occasion and help the Haitian people in every way possible." Wyclef Jean



***Fashion et al is sending out Love and Prayers to our brothers and sisters in Haiti…….The following are people(s) and bodies who are helping –please send your donations to:

The World...
You can donate from anywhere in the world via Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti Foundation website at: www.yele.org

In the UK…
“It is a tragedy beyond imagination and there is a deep sense of loss felt by the whole of the British and Irish people about the tragedy that individual families in Haiti are experiencing at the moment. We send our message of sympathy and support to the people of Haiti at this most difficult of times......Where men, women and children are suffering under the heaviest of burdens, that place must, for that moment, become the centre of our world’s attention, the world’s compassion and the world’s humanitarian help.” Prime Minister Gordon Brown

The DEC [Disasters Emergency Committee ] Haiti Earthquake Appeal is the safest website in the UK and can be accessed via: www.dec.org.uk

In NYC
To make a financial contribution please send a tax-deductible donation to:
IFCO/Haiti Relief
418 West 145th Street
New York NY 10031

DAYTIME DROP-OFF HOURS ARE MON. - FRI. 11:00-4:00 P.M.
@ FLANBWAYAN HAITIAN LITERACY PROJECT
(718) 774-3037 208 Parkside, 2nd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11226

EVENING DROP-OFF HOURS ARE MON. & WED. 6:30-8:30 P.M.
HAITIAN WOMEN FOR HAITIAN REFUGEES
335 Maple Street, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY (this is not a mailing address)
(718) 735-4660 (718) 735-4660
Please use rear entrance on Lincoln Road between Nostrand and New York Avenue.
Enter through St. Francis Church parking lot
[Credit: NYC details from -www.thehaitianblogger.blogspot.com]

Rihanna in concert –a must see....

The last Artist I saw live was Sophie Ellis-Bextor at the Shepherds Bush Empire [or was it Macy Gray or Maxwell] –a very long time ago! I just don’t do concerts but I just might do Rihanna this year! I think I’m prepared to do the crowds, the tight spaces, the pushing and the craziness –just to see RiRi strut her stuff oOoOOo…. See you either on Monday 10th May or Tuesday 11th May at The O2 Arena....xx

Could Jada Pinkett Smith be the next big Fashionista?

I’ve always respected and loved the ever ‘sparkly’ Jada Pinkett Smith but she has never been on my style radar. Always groomed to within an inch of her life; with beautiful clear skin, –this petite lover of the long/maxi ‘Oscar ball gown’ [this is a no-no folks], –photographed [far too] often drowning in too much material, looking way too mature for her age –causing her to look a lot shorter than she actually is –has morphed. Well, I stumbled across the last photo [above] of the lovely Jada in a ruffled one shoulder top and black midi skirt combo fabulousness -and just had to celebrate her. I also googled for more images and low-and-behold, -American Vogue’s Style.com has now created a file for Jada in their ‘Celebrity Style Search’ section [no small feat people]. Bravo Jada… I look forward to more from fashion’s latest darling -and will keep you posted…x

Rihanna on the of Cover 'GQ' Magazine [January 2010 Issue]

Object of Desire: Valentino Spring/summer 2010 Shoes

Can you Adam and Eve it…..how can something so delicate and feminine be -so fierce [just feast your eyes on the Valentino’s above]… I want them now…xx

Fashion: Are Kings of Leon about to lunch their own fashion label?

I just stumbled across this bit-of-news and thought of you…..what do you think?

*News is reverberating around the fashion world that the Kings of Leon are the latest musical act to launch a fashion line after this week’s announcement that The Shop at BlueBird on King’s Road in Chelsea, London, UK, will be exclusively selling their limited edition range of 12 items branded “S2A X KOL”.
As ever when a person or group makes a seemingly incongruous switch into fashion, it appears that this is yet another white-label collaboration: the line is produced hand-in-hand with communication, film and fashion company Surface To Air. Presumably the latter is responsible for the design and creation of the 12 items and Kings of Leon have brought, well, their name, to this party? [Credit: www.fashionista.vg]...

Model of the Month: Portia

I’m loving newcomer, Portia [she is with Storm]. Aged 17, 5’10 and a fabulous mix of Nigerian and South African heritage, -Portia’s about to blow. She has already shot for I-D and Dazed & Confused ……Go Portia….

Fashion et al Hearts Anna Reynolds

I love, love Anna Reynolds’ style, music and verve. An eclectic dresser, –the minute you buy the purple leggings and bombastic t-shirt combo -she wore last week, she’s already moved onto her 80’s faded denim skirt, Miami Vice jacket and one of her uber coveted ANNA-ALPHA-BETIC t-shirts. Bold colours, one-off dresses, African inspired pieces mixed with Euro-trashy leggings and hot minis - Anna Reynolds is Hot and unafraid. A fan of, Jeremy Scott, Christian Joy, Zakee Shariff, -her sister's label PRICCI and of course her very own -ANNA-ALHA-BETIC collection, Anna -like her latest Album, ‘Android Girl’ is out of this world. www.anna-reynolds.com

Elegant Economy

I’m sure that like me, –you have changed the way you shop [somewhat] –over the last couple of years. La 'Crunch' has meant a more creative way of spending [our hard earned cash] –and found ourselves visiting stores/shops we normally walk past, -but the truth is, –quality goods can be bought from any shop. Just check out the above condiments; – all were found on the high street and bought for less then £2.00 each.
**From left to right: Cadbury Instant Hot chocolate [99p from Pound land], Boylan Brand Lemon drink [£1.99 from T.K Maxx], Organic White Tea and Peppermint [£1.99 from T.K Maxx], Bay leaves [£1.00 from Tiger], Coarse sea Salt [£1.00 from Iceland], Mix Spaghetti Herbs [£1.99 from T.K Maxx], Bertolli Olive Oil 250ml [99p from Pound land], Crabtree & Evelyn Lemongrass Tea [£1.99 from T.K Maxx]. These bargain quality goods –made for a very Merry Christmas 2009.