Editorial: Tantrum Magazine Issue 3

Good news, everyone! The editorial I styled for Tantrum Magazine has finally gone live! I've been itching to share these pictures, and hopefully you'll agree they're worth the wait. Here's a little look at the photos that made the final cut.

Jacket: David Longshaw
Skirt: David Longshaw
Boots: John Brunswick
Collar: Dannijo
Earrings: Disaya

Top: David Longshaw

Skirt: David Longshaw

Necklace: Ruby Browning

Earrings: Disaya

Dress: Charlotte Taylor

Boots: John Brunswick

Headpiece: Her Curious Nature

Cuffs: Disaya

Dress: David Longshaw

Necklace and bracelets: Ruby Browning

Hair bow: Her Curious Nature

Dress: Charlotte Taylor

Turban: Her Curious Nature

Necklace: Disaya

Bracelet: Ruby Browning

Ring: Her Curious Nature

Turban: Her Curious Nature

Earrings: Disaya

Jacket: David Longshaw

Dress: David Longshaw

Crown: Her Curious Nature

Belt: Her Curious Nature

Cuffs: Ruby Browning

Headpiece: David Longshaw

Top: David Longshaw

Headpiece: David Longshaw

I want to say a HUGE thank you to the amazing team and all of the wonderful designers involved again for doing such an incredible job. I couldn't be happier with the final shots! I'd also like to thank Tantrum Magazine for being so supportive and for publishing our pictures.

• Model: Jenna Roberts (Select)
• Photographer: Claire Huish
• Make up and hair: Michelle MacGregor
• Nails: The Illustrated Nail

Come back for more new editorial soon!

Behind the scenes: photoshoot for Lionheart magazine

A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to style a photoshoot for a beautiful new, but already increasingly popular, Lionheart Magazine. Not only was it brilliant to work on something for a magazine that I genuinely love, but it also gave me the opportunity to work with the ever so lovely Claire Huish, the very talented Sophie of The Illustrated Nail and my good friend Akeela Bhattay again. When you're up very early on a Saturday and shooting on a rather chilly Hampstead Heath, it definitely helps to have good company around you!

In terms of styling, the shoot was a very easy one for me, as we were kindly given six incredible dresses by the jaw-droppingly talented Elisa Palomino to feature. Elisa's dresses are incredibly beautiful and intricate, so I wanted to keep the accessories simple and elegant, but still fitting for the 1920s style of the garments.

My photos for these behind the scenes pictures are a mix of ones from my DSLR and Instagram, so please excuse the funny mix of styles. If you fancy following me on Instagram for more sneaky picture fun, my username is frankieisswell.

The shoot went swimmingly, and we were so lucky to have such an fantastic model - the ever so beautiful and lovely Heidi from Premier. Not only did she look amazing in all of the pieces, but she did not complain at any point in the day, despite the fact she was wearing very little in freezing cold weather. What a trooper!

Thank you to the amazing team for making the day so brilliant and for helping to produce such phenomenal images! I've now seen the final shots, and they are just perfect. I promise to share them all with you as soon as the new issue of Lionheart Magazine is published.

I would also like to thank Elisa Palomino for lending us her incredible pieces, Push PR for letting me having free reign of their accessories cupboard and the wonderful Margaret of Penny Dreadful Vintage for letting us take refuge in her beautiful home!

• Model: Heidi Rock (Premier)
• Creative Director: Akeela Bhattay
• Photographer: Claire Huish
• Make up and hair: Michelle Dacillo
• Nails: The Illustrated Nail

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.

Behind the scenes: photoshoot with Claire Huish

Last weekend, I woke uncharacteristically early for a Saturday and headed over to my favourite shoot location, The Pavilion Hotel, for an editorial shoot with the wonderfully talented Claire Huish. Claire had caught my attention a little while ago after working with my good friend Katie Antoniou, so when she asked if I was interested in styling a colourful shoot inspired by Carmen Miranda, I didn't hesitate.

The shoot began with a rather bumpy start, as the original make up artist we'd booked had to go to A&E with two broken bones in her hand (hope you're feeling better, Madeline!). Fortunately, the lovely Michelle MacGregor stepped in at the last minute and the shoot went swimmingly!

I absolutely loved the eclectic colourful brief, as it allowed me to use pieces by two of my favourite designers - Charlotte Taylor and David Longshaw. Their mind blowingly-beautiful prints were perfectly complimented by incredible shoes by John Brunswick, whimsical headpieces by Her Curious Nature and bold jewellery by Ruby Browning and Disaya. Our lovely model, Jenna from Select, looked incredible and worked these powerful looks like an absolute pro.

I want to say a huge thank you to the amazing team for working so hard and making the shoot so much fun! I also want to thank Iroquois PR, Greene and Sheppard, Kitch and Honey, Sabrina of Her Curious Nature, Jennifer of Ruby Browning and John Brunswick for lending their incredible pieces. They were a true honour to work with.

• Model: Jenna Roberts (Select)
• Photographer: Claire Huish
• Make up and hair: Michelle MacGregor
• Nails: The Illustrated Nail

Come back and see the final pictures soon!

Corrie Nielsen AW12

That's right, kids - it's London Fashion Week again! Wasn't it just Spring/Summer?! Time flies when you're busy being fashionable, I guess...

My first show of the season was the glorious Corrie Nielsen. I was fortunate enough to see her stunning SS12 collection (which I wrote about over at Swell Vintage), but I have to say this season surpassed my expectations.

My photographs didn't come out so well (but you can see them over on my Facebook page if you fancy), so I've borrowed some for the official London Fashion Week website. Here's a selection of my favourite pieces.

This season, Corrie Nielsen's collection featured rich colours, luxurious fabrics and masterful draping that was ruched in all the right places. With a generous mix of seductive chiffon and blood-red tartan tones, it's clear that Corrie's pieces are made for strong, empowered women that need a modern armour - in fact, I'm pretty sure she'd be the designer of choice for Elizabeth I or Boudica if they were around today. The collection was also complimented perfectly by a array of strikingly intricate headpieces, designed by the extremely talented Emma Yeo.

If you haven't guessed already, I absolutely loved the show and it was one of my favourites of the day. Judging by the attendance and the buzz surrounding the show, it's safe to say that both Corrie Nielsen and Emma Yeo are going to be around for a very long time, and I for one can't wait to see what they do next.