GILES SS12

Aside from the embarrassing situation where I was put in Jessie J's seat and then moved to sit with Vogue instead (show off to a total bad start), as soon as the lights went down and the music begun all bad feelings were forgotten. At the start of the catwalk there was a scrunched up foil back drop, a perfect clue for what was to come. Inspired by Baba Beaton: 'A Symphony in Silver' and The Bowes Museum's 'Silver Swan', a huge white swan in ostrich feathers led the way with a white silk trousers suit underneath for the first look, followed by outfits in reds, silvers and pinks with laser cut patterns of clouds and swans, finishing with elegant evening gowns in silks and ostrich plumes taking up the whole catwalk sweeping up forgotten feathers. My favourite without a doubt was all the silver pieces, matching the invitations of silver shredded paper masks, Giles definitely gave us the most dramatic show of LFW.

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ROKSANDA ILINCIC SS12

I really loved all the small details that went along in Roksanda Ilicic's SS12 collection; like the hard rope belts in orange and red with the box pleats flowing out over the top, darts on the outside of some of the dresses and the interestingly awkward sleeves. The whole collection was so feminine and classic but still had an edgyness to it. The soft feminine clothes played against the styling perfectly; neon heels on the Nicholas Kirkwood shoes were modern and cool whilst the beanie hats seemed to chill it all down a notch too. 

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MARK FAST 2212

Mark Fast's SS12 collection was definitely more grown up than previous seasons, I was a little sad about this but the looks he delivered were chic and sophisticated. I think my favourite was the cream fringe jumpsuit and black and red evening dress pictured above. 

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ROGUE REPORTING WITH ELIZA DOOLITTLE AND PALOMA FAITH

Last week Alexxsia and I got to go and see Eliza Doolittle and Paloma Faith on the final night of their tour at the Hammersmith Apollo. We jumped at the chance to do some rogue reporting for Glaceau Vitamin Water and even got to attend the after party afterwards!
I'm not particularly up to date with popular culture when it comes to music; I'd heard Paloma on the radio and recognised her at Lovebox, Eliza I had heard of partially and probably had one of her songs stuck in my head on more than one occasion. So, it was a great chance for me to learn what girls my age should know about music! 
Eliza was so sweet, she had an incredible voice and performed an amazing set, including Lloyd Wade joining her on stage for her 'Pack Up' track.

Then it was time for Paloma Faith to take to the stage for the main set; what a set it was too! There were three sets of stairs, a tree that I swear was real, and a grand piano.

Paloma made her entrance on top of the grand piano with wings outstretched, smoke machine on and lights beaming down. I have to say this woman is an ICON.

She had three costume changes all using the blue satin dress as a base with various head pieces and corsets assembled on top. My favourite song of the night had to be a cover she did of Nick Cave's "Into my arms" which I must have had tears in my eyes at this point. She played some fresh tunes as well including a hilarious song about 'Me and My Cellulite'; it was refreshing to watch a girl with so much style alongside a great sense of humour.

After the gig we joined the private party in the top of the Apollo; I immediately recognised the Noisettes who we had met at one of the Levi's networking events. Jodie Harsh, Alan Carr, Rufus Hound and Gok Wan were among the guests also.

Paloma was wearing an incredible floor length sequined gown, I wasn't able to get a picture but I was able to thank her for a wonderful evening, at which point she thanked me and scurried away seeming bashful; another adorable trait that makes you warm to her instantly.