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Archives for July 2013

Anne Sofie Madsen AW13

Inspiration

Anne Sofie Madsen Autumn Winter 2013 campaign shot by Jens Langkjaer Anne Sofie Madsen Autumn Winter 2013 campaign shot by Jens Langkjaer

Anne Sofie Madsen Autumn Winter 2013 campaign shot by Jens Langkjaer

I’ve been a fan of Anne Sofie Madsen‘s since her debut collection, mixing traditional handcraft methods & couture techniques into her ready to wear line, the result is intricately detailed, luxe pieces that you would be just as happy to hang on your wall as to wear. I love that you can see the same, strong signature being carried through in each successive collection, being refined & further developed each time. Not preoccupied with the seasons latest trends, the focus instead is on honing the brands signature aesthetic & similar themes, motifs & techniques run throughout all of her collections, giving a timeless, seasonless feel to the pieces.

The campaign images shot by Jens Langkjaer are beautiful too, perfectly complimenting the clothes, they stopped me dead in my tracks when I came across them. The subtle contrast between the way the black pieces have been shot in a graphic, sharper way & the more ethereal white pieces is perfect too, really showcasing the harmonious mixing of delicate & tough that the brand is known for.

Sale Picks

Covet

FAIIINT Wishlist Sale Buys - ASOS, AllSaints, AF Vandevorst, Zoe Karssen, French Connection, Topshop, Selected Femme, Kiomi, & Other Stories, S.Y.L.K, Wildfox, Lost & Found

S.Y.L.K Bandage Dress / Wildfox Spike Ring / Zoe Karssen Tee / A.F Vandevorst Draped Jacket
ASOS Spike Necklace / Just Female Ombre Jeans / AllSaints Biker Boots / French Connection Stud Earrings / Kiomi Leather Trim Skirt
& Other Stories Wedges / Topshop Scuba Skater Dress / Lost & Found Double Wrap Belt / AllSaints Ponyhair Purse

There’s nothing worse than when sale season comes around & you can’t buy anything, because you’re supposed to be saving. That doesn’t mean I’ve not been window shopping though, and I think I may be able to justify a few of the really cheap things on my list, or the staples that are at too good to pass up kind of prices.

You may remember that Topshop skater dress from a previous wishlist, I never did get around to buying it & I’m still a little obsessed with it’s minimal oriental feel. It’s now down to a tiny £15, and I think that’s justifiable, right?! The same with the ombre jeans & the bandage dress too, both were in & out of my shopping basket more times than I can count over the past month or so. I really shouldn’t, but I feel like at those prices it’d be silly not to take advantage, especially when I know how much I’d wear them.

The one thing I really wish I could justify is the A.F Vandevorst draped jacket, I’ve had my eye on it for months & now it’s at 50% off, right when I could (but really, really shouldn’t) get it. FarFetch is further taunting me by showing there are just 2 left, both in my size, and it’s taking all of my willpower to not just hit checkout. Whilst it might be something I could consider a staple, and the cost-per-wear would make it a total steal, I have to be serious & just admit somethings are more important. I’ll still keep torturing myself watching that page though, hoping that just maybe one might still be left when I can hit checkout without feeling guilty.

Running

Style

Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Nike Free 4.0 v3 anthracite & black running shoes, trainers, ASOS tank top, American Apparel disco leggings. All black running outfit with Nico Siberian Husky dog.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Nike Free Run 4.0 V3 Anthracite, grey, black, monochrome running shoes, trainers.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Nike Free 4.0 v3 anthracite & black running shoes, trainers, ASOS tank top, American Apparel disco leggings. All black running outfit with Nico Siberian Husky dog.Nico from FAIIINT black & white Siberian Husky puppy, dog.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Nike Free 4.0 v3 anthracite & black running shoes, trainers, ASOS tank top, American Apparel disco leggings. All black running outfit with Nico Siberian Husky dog.

ASOS Tank Top / American Apparel Leggings / Nike Free Run 4.0 V3 c/o Sports Shoes *

Despite never really being the sporty type (no hand-eye coordination!), I’ve recently taken up running with Nico & have surprised myself by how much I’ve been enjoying it. I think I’ve been on a bit of a health kick recently in an attempt to help my body recover & get my skin back to normal too, and I can see the benefits already. After years of being able to slob around, eat what I like & not put on a pound, it seems that unfortunately I’ve finally hit that age where I need to start taking better care of myself.

Before these Nikes arrived I was just using my trusty Converse – I know, what was I thinking?! My poor ankles & knees! Rookie mistake! After the first time testing these out I immediately noticed a huge difference, no aching knees, no sore feet & a much more enjoyable run in general. I chose these half because I loved the monochrome anthracite/black colourway, but also because the ‘barefoot feel’ claims intrigued me. They have a really low profile & the soles are covered in deep cuts, making them super flexible. They feel similar to my Converse in terms of lightness, and they do feel like your not wearing shoes, but with that little extra padding & support to protect your knees & they give you a nice little spring to your stride too. It’s nice to finally add a proper pair of running shoes to my large collection of sneakers too.

Also, yes, I definitely do go running with my makeup on! Since I started wearing makeup at around 14, I’ve been unable to leave the house without ‘my face on’ since. It transformed me from that ugly duckling that could be mistaken for a little boy into someone people called ‘pretty’, it was addictive. No one likes the thought of bumping into people you know when you’re looking less than your best, but it became a full on phobia for me, my family are the only people who ever see me totally barefaced. So whilst I’ll skip the foundation to avoid getting sweaty & gross, my eyes & eyebrows are permanently done, no matter what I’m doing. I even have waterproof for swimming!