old blossom

Since starting some weekend work at a flower shop, my obsession with flowers has only intensified. I've been routing through old files of footage and found these beautiful clips from last spring - and just had to do something with them. I love how the light moves through the blossom, and the soundtrack clip from Little Dragon's new album is still just begging to be worked with on some kind of fashion film.

subtle attitude

Another fresh - feeling editorial which captures the subtly upfront, confident attitude that I'm seeing so much at the moment. Flat, long and wide, these looks both essentially begin with a stark - but critically chic - approach to comfortable style. Note the incredibly casual sex appeal that's highlighted by some pretty high-end tailoring there too.

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ticking boxes

Studio Nicholson A/W14 is ticking all the right boxes with this collection, presented way back in January of this year. Relaxed, long and linear (with that essential feminine twist), each piece stands out as remarkably wearable - as does each look. Necklines, hems and lengths are all on point. I'm not so sure about the colour of those beige pants (kinda wishing they were a very deep slate?), but the shapes across the collection are gorgeous - and offer a less dramatic alternative to thw bigger silouette. More here.

lots of culottes

Sorry guys, but I gotta keep talking about those flappy black pants in my previous post - or as most of the world understands them to be know: culottes. To me, culottes have almost always been a little bit strange. Unflattering for many, the short, wide trouser (for some reason) reminds me of a tweed, hunting, pantaloon-type garment - and with this in mind, you can forgive me for previously accepting the fact that they would never be cool. But as we know, things have changed - and this daring new silhouette brings with it new life for the bizarre culotte of seasons past. Prompted into recognition by the skate scene trend that is still quietly dominating (thank you very much Celine and the pony skin slip on of S/S12), a wider leg with a shorter length is still making a lot of sartorial sense. Perhaps its a nod to normcore. But how can you actually wear it? I've rounded up some images of my favourite blogger ladies to prove the point: that culottes are back with a (flappy) vengeance.

 

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treadless

Just caught sight of this fabulous editorial via one of my fav blogs, and it's making me feel excited. Length and volume? Check - those flappy black pants rule. Flat slide sandals? Check - although notice the critical lack of tread. Neutral tones and a minimal palette? Check - with so many lux textures.

There's so much about this vibe that I love - and I'm especially keen on seeing the looks as a development of a previous editorial posted on the blog, which also praises these new style values. What's clear is that there is a powerful strength of trend in this incredibly modern silhouette - and it's one which has also begun to find value commercially via the high street. Bold lines and interesting fabric combinations certainly get the thumbs up from me, and yes, I think it's about time we realised that socks and sandals are no longer a crime. It's great to see some original new looks move into popular fashion culture - you know you're onto a winner when people think you're dressing kinda weird.

Nathalia Oliveira By Nicole Bentley For Marie Claire Australia June 2014

#CleanWaterRocks

I've entered Water Aid's competition to join the team as a video blogger at Glastonbury 2014. Check out my #CleanWaterRocks instavid below.

Give my entry a like via my instagram, or follow this link (http://www.wateraid.org/uk/get-involved/events/glastonbury-competition-form) for more info.

Inspired by the fashion film posted below, the competition was a great opportunity to make a short edit about water - whilst at the same time, supporting a brilliant campaign. No-where near as elegant as Laura falconer's work, but I might get there one day!

Shao Yen - Ripple A/W 14

A beautiful fashion film from one of my favourites, Laura Falconer.

rain drops, satin, glitter, projection, pinks, blues, tropical, movement, silhouette, ripples.