IRISH INDEPENDENT: TheFashionAche

TheFashionAche was recently featured in the Irish Independent Newspaper in their My Style section...

All images/PDF were sourced from The Irish Independent Newspaper

Jennifer Morris: SS13

Jennifer Morris' Spring/summer'13 lookbook showcases a collection every girl would want in her wardrobe this season. With everything from delicate day dresses to decadent slinky numbers for the evening - Morris has thought of everything. In fact, thinking about it, it's the perfect array of ensembles to take away on that hot, summer vacation - be it Barcelona, on the French Riviera, or Dubai - wherever. The designer expresses her unique sense of style by integrating everything from loud, explosive fringing, to subtle, pretty prints and floor-sweeping dresses into her designs. Sophisticated, and born to be worn with this season's favoured two-strap stilettos - it's a collection to LUST after...

All images are sourced from Jennifer Morris

Photographer - Claire Huish

MUA & Hair - Monica Storrs

Model - Annie @ M&P Models

D.LO LONDON: SOCKS-alicious

If you’re looking for socks to knock your…er….socks off (so you can put these ones on), D.Lo London should be a key stop on your sock spending spree. Having launched this May, the brand has designed ten exclusive premium socks that flaunt playful and vibrant prints – with everything from insects and bold florals decorating their sumptuous sock extent. It’s definitely going to be a difficult choice when it comes to narrowing your sock choice down this season. 

Stitched right here in England (in a factory in Nottingham) the unique length (perfect for pulling up over your sneakers if you so wish) and unisex sock status means that you and the boyfriend needn’t check whose socks are whose at 6am in the morning when you’re furiously multi-tasking and rushing for the train/car/bus/bicycle. And, considering they only retail for a mere £18 each (and arrive beautifully packaged) they’ll make the perfect Father’s Day present too. 

All images are sourced from D.Lo London/Emslie Creative

GRADUATE FASHION WEEK: Tracing Light by Flaminia Mechoulam

Up next on my Graduate Fashion Week report? The delicate, whimsical collection from budding designer, Flaminia Mechoulam. Her collection, Tracing Light, showcased a poignant all-white catwalk display with the intricate use of layering and sheer materials. The show's caption, read like a poem in description...

'Like a drop hitting water that traces curves...

Chalky layers dance around the body...

Floating in the light.

A blurred femininity.'

...and, broke down the feel of the pieces into delectable bites. The thing I really loved about this collection was the dream-like thread that seemed to run through it. The first look (the long white trousers with sheer top) is completely wearable, and given the chance, I'd wear it in a minute (depending on the ol' British weather of course). It begs to be worn with a pair of your favourite tan sandals and highlighted with a pop of fluoro jewellery to celebrate the season with – think GUCCI, think Celine, think high fashion straight off the runway. Mechoulam didn't forget the accessories either – sitting FROW I had a clear view of the amazing footwear that she created to go with the collection. Sheer sandals with boho-style ties dominated the runway, and BOY did I want a pair by the time they'd left...

All images are sourced from EdenCancan/Flaminia Mechoulam

ASOS Africa Collection 2013

I've always crushed hard on ASOS’s Africa Summer’13 Collection – and this year is no exception. Amongst the cool, tribal prints, the pieces offer up ‘a heady mix of zingy chartreuse-and-monochrome designs’ (I tried rewording this, but there was no other way to state it better). The collection showcases everything from beautifully tailored jumpsuits, to fitted monochrome crop-tops, gorgeous knee-length dresses with intricate prints and layered shorts perfect for roaming the shops in. And, the best bit is, the ASOS Africa collection is created in collaboration with SOKO Kenya, allowing communities to establish sustainable business through local craftsmanship. 

All images & quotes are sourced from ASOS/ASOS PR/SEERINTERACTIVE 

ROYAL ASCOT 2013: Style Guide

Royal Enclosure Dress Code 2013

With the Royal Ascot in a couple of weeks, the pressure’s on for the race-goers to finely tune their ensembles to the very specific dress code. The official Royal Ascot style guide, as seen below for the women, beautifully displays the kind of style statement the event accepts – sophisticated and elegant yet decisively contemporary and unique…

Grandstand Dress Code 

Ladies

"Ladies are kindly reminded that formal day wear is a requirement in the Royal Enclosure, defined as follows:

• Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer.

• Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater.

• Jackets and pashminas may be worn but dresses and tops underneath should still comply with the Royal Enclosure dress code.

• Trouser suits are welcome. They should be of full length and of matching material and colour.

• Hats should be worn; a headpiece which has a base of 4 inches (10cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative to a hat.

Ladies are kindly asked to note the following:

• Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck, spaghetti straps and dresses with a strap of less than one inch (2.5cm) are not permitted.

• Midriffs must be covered.

• Fascinators are no longer permitted in the Royal Enclosure; neither are headpieces which do not have a base covering a sufficient area of the head (4 inches/10cm).

Gentlemen

Gentlemen are kindly reminded that it is a requirement to wear either black or grey morning dress which must include:

• A waistcoat and tie (no cravats)

• A black or grey top hat

• Black shoes

A gentleman may remove his top hat within a restaurant, a private box, a private club or that facility’s terrace, balcony or garden. Hats may also be removed within any enclosed external seating area within the Royal Enclosure Garden.

The customisation of top hats (with, for example, coloured ribbons or bands) is not permitted in the Royal Enclosure.

Children

(Admitted on Friday and Saturday only)

Girls (aged 10-16) should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.

Boys (aged 10-16) should either dress in accordance with the gentlemen’s dress code (as set out opposite); or alternatively may wear a dark-coloured lounge suit with a shirt and tie (whereupon no hat is required).

Overseas Visitors

Overseas visitors are welcome to wear the formal National Dress of their country or Service Dress.

Serving Military Personnel

Serving military personnel are welcome to wear Service Dress or equivalent

Grandstand

Ladies

Ladies within the main Grandstand enclosure are encouraged to dress in a manner as befits

a formal occasion.

Ladies are kindly asked to take particular note of the following:

• A hat, headpiece or fascinator should be worn at all times.

• Strapless or sheer strap dresses and tops are not permitted.

• Trousers must be full length and worn with a top that adheres to the guidelines above (i.e. strapless or sheer strap tops are not permitted).

• Jackets and pashminas may be worn but dresses and tops underneath should still comply with the Grandstand Admission dress code.

• M idriffs must be covered.

• Shorts are not permitted.

Silver Ring

Whilst we encourage racegoers to wear smart clothes, no formal dress code applies in the Silver Ring except that replica sports shirts are not permitted.

General

In addition to the specific guidance in this document, please note that fancy dress, novelty and branded/promotional clothing are not allowed on site.

Ascot recognises that there may be instances where a degree of discretion is required in determining compliance with our dress code.

In such instances, reasonable discretion will be exercised.

Gentlemen

Gentlemen are required to wear a suit with a shirt and tie.

Children

Girls (17 or under) should be dressed for a formal occasion. Smart summer dresses are suggested. Hats, headpieces or a fascinator may be worn but are not compulsory.

Boys aged (13-17) should wear a suit or jacket with a shirt and a tie.

Younger boys (12 or under) should be dressed smartly but are not required to wear a jacket or tie."

All images and the written style guide are sourced from Goodley PR

Delta Tribe: T-shirts

If you’re looking for a brand that continuously churns out fresh, new and exciting pieces, then Delta Tribe is it. The contemporary label, founded by like-minded creative’s in the heart of Soho, London, is a uniform of expression. The ever-evolving brand started up creating menswear, and then followed the collections with some serious womenswear (which flaunts a cheeky hit of an 80’s vibe). Find street art, comic strips and some of the ultimate childhood cartoons at the source of their inspiration….

All images are sourced from Delta Tribe/Haddon PR