PINK HURR

So you might guess I did it. 

Here is my freshly coloured pink hair. I'm not 100% sold on it yet, it's so light it will probably naturally fade in the next couple of days. I ALWAYS have some bleach at hand anyway, so if all else fails I can just bleach it away anyway...

Shiny padded jacket - Unknown vintage (ROKIT Covent Garden)

Black tee - Topshop

Hair colour - "Shocking Pink" by Stargazer. (This is by far the best pink hair dye I've ever come across and I've used plenty - including Crazy Colour)

I told my mum I was colouring my hair pink and she said "Ashleigh, please not pink". I think it's because I have a tendency to either appear really sweet/girly or grungy depending on how I dress. I guess my mum prefers sweet and girly Ashleigh.

SO, WHY PINK HAIR?

I used to religiously dye my hair pink on a day to day basis but suddenly went off the idea and decided to remain blond. I remember browsing Charlotte Free's portfolio on the IMG website and really wanting to colour mine again.

I don't know about you, but when I read VOGUE or ELLE, I always pine over the beauty section. I admire the beauty shots taken back stage at fashion shows. The best makeup I've ever seen at any show, HANDS DOWN, is at John Galliano - any season. The models are taken to a whole other planet with the signature Galliano romantic makeup. Using the term "makeup" doesn't quite cut it for me, it's more like theatrical art.

When I look at some of the close up beauty shots from Galliano's shows I fall in love and become inspired to replicate some of these hairstyles myself. The colours and textures are an explosion of youth and excitement.

I replicated this style for my Advanced Higher drama acting exam. I was Puck from "A Midsummer Nights Dream" and I applied this makeup to the "Fairy" character. It looked great.

SASHA PIVOVAROVA - A REPEAT GALLIANO OFFENDER

She is one of my favourite models so I was delighted today when she replied to the tweet I sent her! I asked her to check out the blog post I wrote about her a while ago. Click to see post

Pretty cool that she checked out the blog post I wrote about her! Feel free to add me on twitter @DearNinaNoo

We will just have to wait and see how I feel about my hair, I think it will be a very temporary thing..

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend,

xoxo

KATE MOSS WEDDING DRESS

I can't believe I've not blogged about this up until now, but how beautiful did Kate Moss look on her wedding day?

I love how she's stayed loyal to her friendship with John Galliano and has worn his design on the big day.

I also love how vintage rock n' roll her now husband Jamie Hince (lead singer of The Kills) looks sporting shades with his pale blue YSL tuxedo.

The silk satin Galliano creation is a dream. The gold sequin embellishment creates curving patterns similar to ivy that crawl up Moss' leg like something out of a fairy tale. The dress exudes an understated glamour (its not exactly Carrie Bradshaw SATC style) which works so well on Moss with that petite and slender frame. Everything from the cut to the fabric is a work of art. I have graphic images of Galliano workers working all night to hand sew those beautiful sequins on.

Moss' hair is angelic with soft waves that shape around her cat-like face. I love this too.

The lace edged veil steals the show for me. It's so ghost-like with its flowing layers. Rather reminiscent of the post I wrote not so long ago about Gaultier's pirate brides.

How far she has come since her days of being a young 17 year old - wearing wedding dresses for fun.

Moss photographed by Michael Wooly in 1991.

I wish Kate all of the best with her new marriage! I love weddings and I love Kate Moss so writing this post has been a joy.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend also!

xoxo

Attack Of The Pirate Brides - Gaultier Spring 2008

Today I went into town with my mum. Here is what I wore to go shopping with her.

I tend not to upload photo's of myself wearing outfits often as that's not really the style of my blog, but I quite liked what I was wearing today!

For those interested...

"Customised" Blondie T-Shirt (I hacked into it with a pair of fabric scissors one day when I was angry) - River Island years ago.

Cardigan - Topshop

Necklace - Unknown vintage (courtesy of my loving neighbour)

Cropped pants - Rokit Vintage London (Covent Garden store)

Shoes - HOH!

Bag - Vivienne Westwood

I usally wear LOTS of dark purple MAC lipstick, but its quite a dark and wintery colour. I'm trying to embrace Summer by looking as bare faced as possible.

My mother and I got our feet bitten by little fish today. It was so strange, I thought I was going to wet myself with laughter.

Sorry... I had to take a picture to show everyone.

I then went to H&M and bought an array of holiday t-shirts for when me and my boyfriend go away! (I understand my last blog sounded like we'd split up or something, but fortunately not, he's offshore just now and comes back Monday).

Speaking of fish, a designer who notably took influence from not only fish, but mermaids and pirates, is Jean Paul Gaultier.

 

Jean Paul Gaultier - Spring 2008, Paris Fashion Week

I've always had such an admiration for Gaultier from a young age. This show may be old, but it still remains contemporary to me. It's so playful, sexy and rather androgynous at times. I love how the models power down the runway, like haggard pirate phantoms. I especially love the PIRATE BRIDES at the end of the show. Theatrical brilliance. Westwood meets Galliano.

I feel that Gaultier has such an indisputable understanding of the female frame. No other Fashion Designer quite understands a womans body like Gaultier.

 Some of my favorite models were also featured in this show.

Sasha Pivovarova

Chanel Iman

Lily Donaldson

Lily Cole

Gemma Ward

Army chic meets Captain Jack Sparrow - I LOVE.

xoxo

P.S... Thank you, I am now on 60+ followers. I am so grateful.

MY FAVOURITE MODEL...

Is Sasha Pivovarova!

I think she is so beautiful - INSANELY beautiful. She has one of those cosmopolitan faces that keeps people wondering who is she and where did she come from?

I first came across Sasha in her early Burberry days, H&M ads and I also remember seeing her modelling for a John Galliano show. I thought she was so striking and alien-esque - there was also something about her eyes that I found captivating. That heart shaped face, down turned mouth and doe eyes - WOW.

There is something about her that screams maturity and couture. I remember feeling shocked when I saw her H&M ad campaigns as she appeared to be so soft and natural looking. She is one of the most versatile models I have come across.

There is something about her that reminds me of Lily Donaldson too.

SHE'S SO FIERCE!

Speaking of H&M, I am very excited to see the Versace range - available 19th January. I tend to find H&M a bit of a hit or miss at times but since my birthday is on 29th January, I will be looking no further for potential 20th Birthday outfits!

I also love the archive Versace pieces Lady Gaga wears in her "Edge Of Glory" video - Will blog about this tomorrow!

xoxo