Inner mosher

Today I embraced my inner mosher and spent the day listening to heavy metal (particularly Slipknot). I wish my fashion choices had been as cool as the bag above when at 13 years old I first thought anything covered in studs was "like the best thing ever". Unfortunately, back in the day that meant sparkly studded bracelets... This time round however I have just purchased a leather look dress and deep green velvet dress to get me through this Christmas party season. Here's hoping I can accessorize better this time round!

Victoria

xo

Source: weheartit

Glasgow girls rock X-Factor

Obviously I like to see Glaswegian talent flourish but I was particularly happy when I heard design duo Obscure Couture (Jennifer Coyle and Lyndsay Pagan) were featured on this weekend's X-Factor! Since their debut last year, I've kept up to date with this pair's work as their off the wall creations continue to amaze me. With X-Factor being a bit of blur the past few weeks, their colourful collections could not be more apt!

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Victoria

xo

Vintage

 With Remembrance Day vast approaching, I love looking at old pictures and soaking up the Zeitgeist of that era. 1940's fashion has always inspired me as these women managed to look so glamorous when they literally had nothing. The elegance that oozes out of them almost makes you forget what horrible times they were living in. To me, it's particularly interesting that in our own (albeit extremely different) difficult times, elements of 1940's trends have appeared on the runway. Midi skirts, waist belts and mens tailoring have all been huge trends this season and certainly reflect the harsh economic times we are living in. 

  

Here's to sticking together and pulling through it exactly like these strong women did before us.

Victoria

xo

Alter ego

Last summer I worked as the marketing assistant for new company Kennedy Purple, working under the alter ego "Ms. KP". Living a very contented life with a new designer bag every other week, I started the blog The Adventures of Ms. KP. Kennedy Purple offers every woman a touch of glamour with affordable designer rentals, providing not only handbags but jewellery and accessories too. With the festive season vast approaching, be sure to check them out to become the belle of the ball!

Victoria

xo

Local talent continues to triumph

Before I start anything, sorry I haven't posted in a while! Last week was chaos as 'Strictly Come Scottish' finally crept up, thankfully blossoming into a wonderful Saturday night. We don't have an exact figure for the amount raised yet but I'll be sure to let you know when we do. It's looking good so far!

I've always championed the local design talent we have here in Scotland believing it to be an untapped resource that is often over looked. Harris Tweed however have managed to establish a reputable name for over 100 years now, continuing their production using local resources in the picturesque islands of the Outer Hebrides.

I have to say though, I was unaware that in some instances weavers still work from home until I saw extracts from Lara Platman's new book "Harris Tweed: From Land to Street". I love the idea that it is still so ingrained in the indigenous culture that has become synonymous with the brand. I whole heartedly agree with Lara's notion that weaving is an art form due to it's line by line construction.

Recently Harris Tweed celebrated 100 years of the orb stamp of certification, a symbol I feel keeps the company fresh and modern. Controversial music icon Pete Doherty received  a different kind of attention after he wore a bespoke Harris Tweed suit (designed by Glaswegian based Marina Maclean)  at a Parisian guerilla gig in 2010  whilst Matt Smith made his screen debut as BBC's Dr. Who in a vintage 1960's Harris Tweed jacket. Although the BBC have recently chosen to use a Chinese replica in more recent episodes (something which is beyond me with such an excellent resource on your doorstep), Harris Tweed should not suffer the fate of recent times as many high profile designers such as Chanel and Alexander McQueen choose to integrate this fabric into their collections.

Lara Platman's new book "Harris Tweed: From Land to Street" is available to buy on Amazon. It will definitely be on my Christmas list!

Victoria

xo

Source: BBC