Like A Boy

Never one to get too easily excitable about a 'celebrity' fashion line, or models trying their hands at playing designer, I was over the moon last night to see the preview shots of Title A, a capsule collection  of menswear influenced separates and nonchalant dresses for girls who like to wear boys clothes designed by none other than Agyness Deyn.

Aggy has always been my #1 model girl, and probably the reason I ever cut my long hair off, there is just something so effortless and devil may care about her personal style. Something you long to replicate but can never seem to, until now....

Launching in March, the line features androgynous tailoring, simple 90esque shift dresses in velvet cotton and jacquard and the classic white tee.

Title A is available exclusively from www.titlea.com launching in march, prices £63+

Roulette

Just after getting back into the swing of things in the blogsphere, I find myself being mugged. Frustrating is an understatement. Thank god they only took my phone (counting my blessings for my health and happiness), but after the initial shock of what happened had worn off I found myself absolutely livid that some vile excuse for a human being had actually made an impact on my life.

It also made me realise how technology dependant we are; this past week I've been very aware that my connection to social media is decreasing, and while I'm starting to enjoy that break, friends and colleagues are getting frustrated, how post iPhone, I'm not that easy to reach.

Its a shame too that I've had some really interesting things going on this week which I would have loved to have shared on Paper Lashes, but without a camera to do so, it doesn't seem the same...

So, I'm going to make the most of my iPhone free time, concentrate on my deadlines and enjoy the moment, rather than living life through a phone screen.

In the mean time, check my Tumblr. Full of inspiration, street style and obligatory cute animals.

Technicolour

Yesterday morning was spent buried in line sheets and range plans, so it seemed only fair I spend yesterday afternoon indulging in a good bit of procrastination and making the most of the early afternoon sun. 

 This Zara Coat (similar here) has worked out as a real hero piece in my wardrobe; an oversized belted style with narrow lapels. Here, I've worn it with a simple black Equipment silk t-shirt (Net-A-Porter), black leather pants (Topshop), snakeskin courts and several cashmere jumpers I've stolen from my mum over the years... (sorry mum!)

I walked around my favourite parts of Shoreditch, stopping off by the florist to grab these gorgeous tulips to brighten up my apartment. And thankfully made it home before the down pour!

Japanese, If You Please

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Now that we have some semblance of blue skies, I'm turning my thoughts to my summer wardrobe. Enter this stunning kimono dress by Topshop Boutique. Marking the jungle prints and white trends nicely, the silhouette is stunning, structural but not too boxy. I'm going to style it as a cover up with leather trousers and court shoes now and belted with bare legs and plimsols as soon as I can brave the temperatures (I'm northern, so that will be much sooner than you think...)

Street style from Paris Fashion Week 2013 (Tumblr). Relaxed and effortlessly chic. Definitely the cover up of choice for 2014. Roll on payday, and above zero temperatures!

Pumped Up Kicks

The It Girls wardrobe staple for months now, the humble trainer saw its latest reincarnation in the form of Chanel Couture the day before yesterday. Whilst the majority of the fash pack (and the entirety of east London) are content to rock Nike Air and New Balance, Mr Lagerfeld upped the game introducing bejewelled sneakers worn by every single model on the catwalk.

In a crash course in Couture 101, Chanel have firmly placed the trainer on the fashion map. Referencing old school styling paired with diaphanous chiffon, tulle and tweed ensembles, these truly pumped up glittery kicks had every editor talking.

So is this the next big hype in footwear, or just a passing craze? It looks like the glam trainer has firmly cemented is reputation as the next big thing. Isabel Marant Wedge who?!

Handmade by Chanels legendary master Ateliers, these beauties will set you back upwards of £2700, however, there are plenty of more purse (and gym) friendly alternatives kicking around the high street:

Kurt Geiger- Londres Slip on £85 go skate friendly on dress down fridays with KG's Vans inspired slip on. Vulcanized rubber sole and leather upper means it rainy day friendly too. 

Nike Air Max 1 from £95- The ultimate classic and fully customisable with Nike ID. Low top, air cushioned sole and performance built without letting your style kudos down. Everyone from Cara Delevingne to Barack Obama has been seen in various incarnations. 

Eytys Mother £90-£140- cult scandi brand just arrived in the UK available at Dover Street market and LNCC. Converse you say? Almost. Like the old faithful Chuck Taylor, Eytys have redesigned the plimsol for uber desirability. Fully unisex the style is made in canvas, suede and leather in a handful of colour options and is very much numero uno on my wish list right now!

What's the Story

I had to share these beautiful images from the other week. I was lucky enough to find myself having breakfast at Aqua Shard on one of the only clear days we've had during 2014. 

Not only was the food incredible (not that you'd expect any less, those of you who've visited sister restaurants Aqua Nueva/Kyoto in Central) but a view like that, especially when you're feeling a little bit down can make all the difference.

Happy 2014, to many more glorious London mornings like these.

Intransient

At the start of the year I lost my Nana, and regardless of conventionality it would only be right for me to pay tribute to the woman who unknowingly inspired me.

You taught me three things in life;

To always wear lipstick

Always wear heels

And most importantly, always stand for what I believe and to never let anyone tell me otherwise.

Because of this, I find myself on the brink of achieving my dreams, and utterly devastated that my beautiful grandmother will never know how much she meant and will never see the next milestones in my life.

 However, I take solace in the legacy she left me, namely photographs of her at my age, an intransient beauty I can only long to replicate. These tiny, grainy black and white images are something I value beyond belief, physical proof of true love and true happiness. 

RIP.