Draw In Light SS13

I don't know whether they're doing it on purpose or not, but it seems Draw In Light are on a mission to bankrupt me. Season after season, their collections never fail to make me fall in love, and their SS13 offering is no exception.

This season, the focal point of their collection is this stunning "Greenhouse" print, mixed with their signature whimsical silk screen printed swirls of soft greys, blues, pinks and reds. As with all Draw In Light designs, each piece is oversized, slouchy and decadently comfortable (who knew that was even possible?!). Needless to say, I want it all.

All images courtesy of Draw In Light

Are you as in love as I am?

To find out more about Draw In Light and to see the entire collection, visit www.drawinlight.co.uk.

Draw in Light AW12

I don't know about you, but there are certain designers that never fail to win my heart. Season after season, they always manage to get my excitement peaking and my credit card spending. One such label is Draw In Light, whose Spring/Summer 2012 collection I shared with you not so long ago.

As much as I love their lighter, prettier pieces, I personally feel that Autumn/Winter is were the design duo truly shine. My not-so-secret inner goth has fallen in love with their gorgeously grungey and deliciously dark dresses, as well as their (long long) sleeved tops. As an owner of one of their incredible dresses myself, I can confidently say that Draw In Light garments are always exceptionally well made, using high quality fabrics and innovative printing techniques. Don't believe me? Ask the dishes. Or just take a look at them for yourself.

Inspired by the human body and cleverly titled, "Take Heart", each piece both celebrates and romanticises the "internal and external framework of our anatomy" with gentle lines and subtle blood tones. Using rich silks and luxurious velvets, this collection is strikingly unique while also being incredibly wearable. In fact, I am now more convinced than ever that my wardrobe will need some heart next season...

To find out more about Draw In Light and to see the entire collection, visit www.drawinlight.co.uk.

Draw in Light SS12

I have spoken of my love for the unique and innovative designs by Draw In Light in the before, but I just had to share their latest offering for Spring/Summer 2012 with you.

Following on from a prism-perfect pre-SS12 collection, Draw In Light have embraced a more muted, softer side for the rest of the season. Inspired by the concept of "mapping", this season mixes subtle, ethereal flowing pieces with delicate pops of earth tones and clever cropping. Here are a few of my favourite pieces.

All images courtesy of DrawInLight.co.uk

Draw In Light have mastered the art of creating designs that are a perfect balance of being "of the moment" and eternally classic at the same time, making all of their pieces a wise investment. Not only that, but the way they work is something truly special - check out this short video made by one of their stockists, Liberty London.

Inspired? You should be.

To find out more about Draw In Light, visit their website. You can also buy their fine wares at Liberty and on the Young British Designers website.

Best of British

I've been meaning to blog about Young British Designers for ages and ages, and now I'm finally doing it. Better late than never, eh?

If you have no idea what I'm talking about, then listen up because you're in for a treat! Young British Designers is a brilliant website that celebrates the very best of the UK's fashion talent. In their own very apt words, "Young British Designers is proud to create the first dedicated retail environment purely focusing upon young talent working in this country (and by young we mean still in the formative years of their brand, we don't really mind if they start designing at 60 or beyond)."

And just because a brand is new, it certainly doesn't mean that it's short on talent. Everytime I go on the site, I find myself increasingly excited by the incredible designs for sale, and the best part is each piece is an investment. You just know that these designers are going blow up and become ridiculously popular any day now, and there's nothing like getting in at the ground floor.

Here are my personal favourite pieces available to buy right now over at YoungBritishDesigners.com:

Penguin print headscarf by Charlotte Taylor, £40

Xray Velvet Dress by Draw in Light, £420

Graugans Coat in Grey Marl by borne by Elise Berger, £415

Jake Wedges by Atalanta Weller, £425

Tie Necklace with Wire Loops, Bead & Crystal Cluster by Kirsty Ward, £99

The Mayfair Scarf by David Longshaw & Dominique Mosley, £120

(Photos courtesy of Young British Designers)

And that's just a small selection! I could go on and on...

To find out more about Young British Designers, head over to YoungBritishDesigners.com right now and browse their amazing wares. You can also follow them on Twitter, which I highly recommend because they're ever so lovely.

Editorial: Light Singing

The editorial I styled for India Hobson back in May was published on the Papercut Magazine website earlier this week - check it out!

Maxi dress by Draw In Light; necklace by Monserat De Lucca

Maxi dress by Draw In Light; necklace by Monserat De Lucca

(LEFT) Bodysuit by Ayten Gasson. (RIGHT) Blouse by Fable London; shorts by borne by Elise Berger

(LEFT) Jewellery by Swell Vintage. (RIGHT) Dress by Draw In Light; necklace is stylist's own

(LEFT) Long sleeve t-shirt by Draw In Light; trousers by borne by Elise Berger. (RIGHT) Camisole by Ayten Gasson

Bodysuit by Ayten Gasson

I couldn't be more proud of all of our work - congratulations, ladies!

Photography: India Hobson

Makeup: Nina Fay Robinson

Hair: Nina Fay Robinson

Styling: Frankie Murray

Modelling: Skye

Behind the scenes: photoshoot with India Hobson

Today was a brilliant day! Not only did I get to work with India Hobson, a photographer whose work I have long admired, but I also got to style my good friend Skye, who also happens to be a brilliant model. We also had the very lovely Nina Fay doing the make up, so the team was great all round.

We shot in a beautiful house in Islington, and we weren't alone - Casper the friendly cat was on stand by to give Skye his top posing tips...and to try and steal attention!



The theme of the shoot was dreamy, sleepy and romantic, which gave me the opportunity to use amazing pieces by some incredible designers including Draw in Light, Ayten Gasson, bourne by Elise Berger and Fable London. I may have also snuck in some cheeky Swell Vintage pieces, but it all worked in context - promise! I've got the behind the scenes snaps to prove it too.










Thanks for an amazing afternoon, ladies!

Photographer: India Hobson
Model: Skye
Make up and hair: Nina Fay

I can't wait to share the pictures with the world very soon, so come back soon!