My cup is full and running over......

It's taken me two weeks to tidy up my desk….and I’m soooo happy –because its also the place my son and I eat....thus we have found ourselves only using one side of the table at supper time [Alex has been very good about the whole messy thing -bless him]. I’ve been beating myself up for ages; -dreading the deluge of paper work; bills, scrapes of uber fabulous editorials [I’ve torn out of various glossies], images that inspire me, stuff I've been meaning to write about for the last six months -and an out of control mish-mash of odds and ends found in various second-hand shops in 'The Bar'...I was over the whole messy mess a couple of weeks ago -and thus, -started the journey back to a neat table' [King Alex and I -live in such a small space that our table has multiple usage . Its a desk for me, its a bed for Alex's Power rangers, its our dinning table, its also a place Alex does his school work, and becomes a bed for me at 3am in the morning -when I'm obsessing over my blogs etc]...

So a couple of weeks ago I thought if I take a photograph of it [the mess] –it would shame me into tidying it up …and when I looked at the photo –it just struck me …..I have created a beautiful and elegant mess….how fabulous! Sometimes we just don’t know what we have, -because even in our mess -our cup is still running over…Thanks Daddy God... xx

So sing this song with me...

Running over, running over *
My cup is full and running over*
Since the Lord loves me,
I'm as happy as can be! **
My cup*** is full and* running over

I’m loving Kirsten Dunst on V Magazine…..

I have such a soft spot for Kirsten Dunst –so….it’s good to see her back…

Art: Jeff Koons’ Big Balloon Dogs for Alex….

King Alex came back from a birthday party a couple of hours ago with a balloon dog …and all sorts in his goodie bag…but he burst his balloon and got upset…..so I thought of Jeff Koons’ great Big Balloon Dogs. We googled for images -and he’s ok now….. …..and how was your weekend? X

P.s Alex said they are cool….x

Vivienne Westwood for Cole and Son......

“It is good when my ideas get carried over into other artistic media. This collection is a perfect opportunity to be able to work with a heritage company like Cole & Son and to see my ideas from fashion translated into the world of interiors and wallpaper” Vivienne Westwood

***I'm loving these ...Vivienne Westwood for Cole and Son wallpaper collection.....they make me want to re-decorate [right now]...x   http://www.cole-and-son.com/

Sharmadean Reid for Barbie…..

Mattel have hooked up with sister Sharmadean for the launch of their first ever mixed-race Barbie [part of their ‘ So in Style' dolls Collection. It features mixed race and black dolls dressed in clothes designed by Jay-Z's Rocawear label], –to curate a cultural Barbie retrospective in Selfridges’ Barbie Pop-Up Concept Store….

The ‘So in Style’ dolls were created by Barbie designer [of 10 years] Stacey McBride-Irby, an African-American mother of two who wanted to create dolls more reflective of her daughter and community. The retrospective is proving a great success….and includes ten Barbie’s-of-colour [including the Ghanaian and Diana Ross Barbie] alongside the ‘So In Style’ range and other iconic Barbie’s from Mattel’s 50 year Collection…  The dolls are available to purchase [alongside the exhibition] –and are priced at £25.00…. Check out Foxy Trichelle [second from right] doesn’t she look like Sharmadean? www.selfridges.co.uk [0800 123 400]

P.s Selfridges Barbie pop-up store is the first stop on a world tour of the Barbie™ by Chrome Hearts dolls, celebrating 20 years of the labels hugely successful collection.

A Must Watch -.......Genevieve Jones on Vogue Black

Vogue-black has an exclusive video interview with Fashion et al favorite- Genevieve Jones at: http://www.vogue.it/en/vogue-black/spotlight-on/2010/03/genevieve-jones -You won’t be disappointed….she is fabulous! Oh....and check out her apartment...x

Moises de la Renta for Mango…

Moises , Moises , Moises de la Renta-ta-ta-ta......! I don’t know if he and fashion et al Muse –Genevieve Jones are still dating; -if not, -Fashion guru Oscar de la Renta’s son is probably the most eligible bachelor in NYC [heheehe]. Anyway, let’s concentrate on the matter at hand –t-shirts….. Moises de la Renta-ta-ta-ta has hooked up with Mango to produce a line [called MDLR] of whimsical limited-edition T-shirts …for the fashion savvy ‘gal-about-town’…And we Heart them…….Prices start from £25.00  Tel: 020 7534 3505    http://www.mango.com/

Hey Tavi ………you don’t tire!!!!

She’s a little genius! Read her Blog at: http://www.tavi.thepop.com/

Fashion et al is talking about: Kae Sun

Kae Sun - Black Candles, from the album ‘Lion On A Leash’




I’m loving ‘ every tune, every word and every strumming note on Kae Sun’s album ‘Lion On A Leash’ …His music’s all about the ‘conscious’ word –and sounds sort of like k'naan. And with the world full to bursting with jagger-jagger, aggressive, slack lyrics, –his folksy soulfulness music [with elements of Hip-Hop, indie and reggae] is a ‘breath-of-fresh-air’. He is my ‘Next Big Thing’. Check out Toronto based singer/songwriter/poet, - Kwaku Darko-Mensah aka Kae Sun at: http://www.kaesunmusic.com/ –and download his album at: http://www.itunes.com/kaesun  -and http://www.urbnet.com/kaesun

I’m loving this editorial by Marie Claire Italia March 2010 Issue…Shot by David Bellemere

what i wore today... in drawings -the cutest blog ever.......

Vivienne Strauss

Paulina Magos

Anne Panda

Sheryl Derilo

'what i wore today... in drawings' is so original, fun and a new and lovely way to do Flash-ion.... I love it...xx  http://www.whatiworedrawings.blogspot.com/

Is Richard Meier's teak house one of Ray Kappe’s creations?

I love, love the architecture of Richard Meier's teak house, –and even though I prefer to live in the ‘symmetrical’ yumminess of a Georgian house or the ornate fabulousness of a Victorian house –this comes close. Is it by Ray Kappe?

I'm loving Chloe Sevigny's Hallway.......

Is there no end to Chloe Sevigny’s talents? I just stumbled across this photo of Chloe’s corridor and just had to share it…It’s beautiful, stylish –and I’m inspired…I think its time for me to move on from my textured white walls…xx

Stylish Afro-Saxon: Sharmadean Reid

Sharmadean Reid [Stylist and publisher/editor of WAH Magazine] is one of my most favorite Stylistas! Way ahead of the pack –her fashion ‘word’ is gospel. And thus -her newly opened WAH nail bar in East London is buzzing with London’s most fashionable. Designers; gals-about-town, Artist –they are all getting WAH nails. Prices start from £25.00 ……420 Kingsland High Road  http://www.wah-nails.com/

Have a lovely day...xx

Visit the fashionable streets of Copenhagen......

Nina, 23, Works at Weekday

Tara, 19, Student

http://www.copenhagenstreetstyle.dk/

Fashion et al Hearts Anita Blay -aka Thecocknbullkid

Shaven hair, 80’s Denim jackets, -and a mish-mash of bold dresses, a classic Mac, rock’n’roll t-shirts, a dash of high street and vintage bits‘n’bobs –yep, musician Anita Blay, aka Thecocknbullkid is marching-to-the-beat-of-her-own-drum. From ‘Goddess’ days in show stopping minx-y dresses to ‘am-I-bothered’ days in whacky t-shirts and skirt combo –you never know what your going to get with Thecocknbullkid. To me Anita is Art -and that’s why I love her; her music and her style….x

www.myspace.com/thecocknbullkid

http://www.thecocknbullkidofficial.com/

Fashion et al is talking about: Joanna Newsom

Uber fabulous Joanna Newsom is a harpist, pianist, and singer-songwriter from Nevada.....I love her kitten-y, ‘nails-scraping-blackboard’, -music and her laidback folksy style...she is the future...x

Academy Awards Red Carpet Fashion......

Sorry about the delay folks but a friend [he shall remain nameless] was supposed to add his comments -then things got uber busy for him [in a very good way] -so here are my comments/feelings about the fashion [or lack off] at the Academy Awards 2010 [better late than never] .......Enjoy..xx

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah is exquisite in this beautiful Chanel gown. I am wowed ….its so lovely to see a fashion forward dress on the red carpet.

 Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie never disappoints. Few would be able to wear this bold fashion forward print gown by Dries van Noten on the red carpet; but on uber stylish Maggie, –its effortless… I love it and she looks divine!

Mariah Carey

Mariah might be wearing Valentino –but on her, its ill fitting [exposing too much boobs, –with the high slit -exposing too much legs] –and might as well be from Matalan. Her sequined clutch is beautiful though…

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer looks like her ‘celebrated’ posterior –has exploded and is oozing out -the side of her dress...oops!

Sandra Bullock

I’m a magpie –and should love this shimmery metallic gold gown by Marchesa but I don’t! –Sandra’s hair and make-up is lovely -though.

Kate Bosworth

What’s not to love about the ‘ever’ beautiful Ms Bosworth? Exquisite, model thin [she can wear anything] –and that delicately beautiful face… Kate’s an absolute winner in this simple, pretty tulle dress by Valentino…..And is my number two ‘Belle du jour’……xxx

Helen Mirren

Wow Helen looks so soft and beautiful in this lovely grey tulle with embellished crystals gown by Badgley Mischka….Is it me or is Helen getting better and hotter with age?

Penelope Cruz 

Who wears burgundy under the age of 80? Penelope is drowning in this Donna Karan gown….

Gabourey Sidibe

Not since the late, great Hattie McDaniel won the 1940 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, - as Mammy in Gone with the Wind [making her the first African American ever to be nominated –and the first African American to win an Oscar] –has there been sooo much pent-up tacit feelings about a sister. There seems to be a ‘pink elephant’ in every photograph of sister Gabourey......-and I feel a debate coming on....don't you? Anyway, I love Gabourey -and unlike my mate Ms X [she shall remain nameless] -I don't believe Gabourey is dealing with the taboo-ish; unspoken -'three strikes rule' [big, very dark -and unattractive] because -she is beautiful. I don't care if young gals don't want to look like her -because there are many [myself included] who are celebrating this real 'woman' -in all her glory [she has truly opened the door for all types of beauty]. ..Anyway back to business, -I love her hair and make-up, –it looks soft and uber feminine –and the blue dress is a step in the right direction. ........Go Gabourey...xx

Vera Farmiga

Vera’s fan-pleat strapless gown by Marchesa has failed to grow on me –and continues to be ‘over-the-top’ –aging her in the process!!

Hilary Swank [Vanity Fair party]

Oh dear......the ‘over-the-top’ frou frou hair, the dangerously plunging neckline –I’m surprised; -our Hilary’s usually sooo restrained and elegant!

Queen Latifah

Wow ….Queen Latifah's come a long way from her KRS-1 days. Her hair and make-up is -Divine; the one-shoulder Badgley Mischka gown -was made for her, -and she looks soo happy!….Good for you Latifah, –you are beautiful…xx

Miley

I accepted a while back that Miley [she’s only 17] was never ‘going-to-play-ball’ –and thus, will never dress her age -on the red carpet…….

Charlize Theron

Charlize's Galliano [for Dior] dress is lost on me….I just don’t get what is going on around the bust area!

Zoe Saldana

Omgoodness Zoe has turned into an Avatar poodle…. And it's such a shame because the hair, make-up and lovely smile –are perfect……

Rachel Mac

Rachel looks beautiful. The make-up is on point, her hair is perfect –and she looks divine…..good for you Rachel….xx

Zoe Kravitz

I love Zoe’ –she has incredible style – and bar the burgundy velvet ‘whatever’ –her dress is lovely –and fits her like a glove. I’m loving her soft hair, make-up and that sweet smile.....xx

Victoria Beckham

We must be in the ‘age-of-Aquarius’ because things are a changing! Look at Vicky ‘Posh’ Spice Beckham… looking absolutely fabulous –with no hint of desperation! Gone is the wannabe fashionista and designer, –and in its place is someone who has now paid her dues. This nude gown [her own creation] is exquisite….Bravo Victoria!

Cameron Diaz

Cameron looks lovely….-I’m loving her uber glamorous hair and bold red lips!

Sigourney Weaver

I love Sigourney –she is a beautiful and an accomplished actress but has never managed to overcome her ‘anti-fashion-stance’ –and is drowning in this Grecian gown by Lanvin.

Mo’Nique

Mo’Nique’s been quietly loosing weight, is in a new relationship –and is feeling the love, and it shows. So it doesn’t really matter that I don’t like her dress, -although I love the flower detail in her hair. I just feel that her overall look could have been much softer, –with emphasis on quality…x

Meryl Streep

Gone are the days when Meryl was ‘anti-fashion’ –and couldn’t be arsed on the red carpet……Look at her now -looking fabulous in this elegant white deep V neckline dress by Chris March. She is happy, beautiful and poised…wow…xx

Molly Ringwald

OMGoodness I love Molly Ringwald…she is my teenage years! And looks divine in this simple, majestic purple dress…xxx

Mel B

If it wasn’t for that [in-ya-face] bust line – I would have been able to describe Mel B as -regal for the first time ever…oh well -another missed opportunity!

Diane Kruger

I love Diane and I love this Chanel gown…...its to-live-for ..

Nicole Richie

Wow look at Nicole, -she looks amazing. I’m wowed by her darker hair, the gorgeous make-up and this fabulous dress by Reem Acra…she really is- one of my all time favorite style icons…..x

Julianne Moore

Julianne looks lovely in this elegant, simple nude dress by Calvin Klein.

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah is sacred to me –and thus, can wear anything she wants [yep, even a bin liner] –and still be fabulous... But thankfully, she also has incredible style –and looks beautiful and radiant in this Carolina Herrera ensemble...…xx

Kelly Price

 I’m trying desperately to care!

Katie Price

Gone are days when I had a soft spot for Jordan, errrm Katie or whatever…but I'll be kind, -Katie looks like a porn star who has entered a beauty contest at Butlins ….I'll leave to there.

Carey Mulligan

Carey's drowning in this over embellished, full-skirted Prada dress….–and I’m soo disappointed -again. I hope she’s not taking ‘red carpet advice from Miley [who continues to do ’middle-aged-housewife’ on the red carpet].

Jennifer Hudson

A few weeks before my son was born, –his father lost his beloved mother –and has never been the same! He would only come 'alive' whilst holding our baby son’ –and so I marvel at Jennifer –and behold her in all her regal fabulousness. I’m sure that after giving birth, –her soul must have cried out for her ‘mama’ –but look at her; -strong, powerful, splendid, -a Goddess! No one will ever know what it’s taken to get her to this place –but wow…..what an over comer, what a star! So contained and in utter control….beautiful; beautiful, beautiful. Jennifer Hudson is my Belle du jour –my number one ‘Belle-of-the-ball’……xx

Kate Winslet

Is it Veronica Lake? …..No it’s our Kate, –looking ‘very old Hollywood’ and uber fabulous. She has really upped-her-game’ with this elegant strapless gown by Yves Saint Laurent –and the understated Deco-inspired [$2.5 million] yellow-diamond necklace from Tiffany & Co is ‘to-live-for’….xxx

Kristen Stewart

I’m sooo off Kristen right now! Since the stroppy episode on the Bafta red carpet –I kind off don’t care about what she may or may not be wearing. A better choice.....