PHARRELL WILLIAMS- Gets British!

What do you get when you combine bespoke street wear brand Billionaire Boys Club and one of the finest brands in English bespoke tailoring?

The Billionaire Boys Club & Turnbull and Asser shirts of course!!

Paying homage to Gianni Agnelli, Italian industrialist and the uber swaggerlious Pharrell Williams- I think collaboration of the year swings to mind.

The shirts will be exclusively available online on the Billionaire Boy's Club website followed by Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, John Antony, Wellgosh, Storm, Dee Cee Style and colette.

Go and get yours, for that Quintessentially British Billionaire Boy's Club Twist!

13-23

“6 weeks to Christmas”- I heard Lorraine Kelly on daybreak say! “What!!” I said out loud, where on earth has this year gone...It couldn’t have been a year ago I was ice- skating round Somerset house, or buying my Christmas presents….could it.?Well lets face it, its nearly Christmas 2010- which then dawned on me that means its nearly New Year, and a friends boyfriend of mine stated that means we will be entering a new decade…. Now all this information is system over load, for me on a Monday morning, so I stop….. and wonder what have I achieved in the past 10 years.?

13 years of age, entering the most troublesome years (according to most parents- not mine of course, as you can all imagine I was an angel) Year 9 at secondary school, where we began to roll our skirts above the knee, just in case we ran into any boys after school. Ha! School disco age… where I am ashamed to admit… I wore leopard print flared trousers, some form of top- most probably showing my mid-drift, and crazy platform shoes (that I felt very cool in, as I purchased them in a shoe shop in Belgium- international trend setter was my current state of mind then) I won’t be mean and mention what my other two friends were wearing…you know who you are….you have the horrific photo to prove it!

Secondary school years, and sixth form years past, with I am sure a great deal of fashion faux-pas, endless trainers and timberlands in different colours, was my speciality. Now 2004 entering the first year of university was when I began to truly wear the clothes/styles that I still wear and stay true to today. This I can sum up in 2 words- Dresses and Hairstyles. I am known for countless different party dress, day dress, summer dresses, and not to mention the ever changing hair style I sport, dependent on my mood.

So in the fashion realms I have accomplished a love for dresses and new hairstyles, in the past 10 years. As for my personal life, I have been blessed with an abundance of wealth around me, and by wealth I speak not of material things (do you see my driving the Bentley I so long for…errr no) I mean wealth in a meteorically way- referring to health, first and foremost, closely followed by the wealth and love I am surrounded by every day- my family and friends. This in my eyes is by far the biggest blessing, and achievement!

However in the next ten years (23-33) I am sure I will own a pair of highly priced designer shoes, and hopefully getting on that little thing they call the property ladder. Ummm let’s be realised and say a further ten years (33-43) you shall see me driving down the road in that…. Bentley drop top, sporting whichever hairstyle I should have at the time! J

Take a moment to think about all the wonderful things you have achieved in the past 10 years….. KemiStyle is also one FYI

Velvet touch!

It’s all about the 5 senses this season…. Well not quite, they have yet to design a dress that smells. Unless you count Lady Gaga’s meat attire, which I’m sure after about 30mins would have stank.

This blog I am referring to the feel sensation, where Velvet is top of the table in terms of touch. Velvet feels expensive and exquisite against your skin. I almost wish I could wear velvet Pjams!

When it comes to velvet, there are no rules. Black velvet is sleek and minimalist, but coloured velvets are making a comeback too. Coloured velvets in burgundy wine, forest green and midnight blue are personal favourites and perfect for the romantic feel of winter.

One of the designers who stood out for velvet this season was Alexander Wang, who used beautifully coloured velvets in several of his pieces including scarves, tops, trousers and dresses. Velvet was in nearly half of his ensembles, signalling that it's a staple for this winter. He showed off velvet in colours too. Although there was lots of black, there were also some wine and midnight-blue coloured pieces that add an edgy but romantic vibe.

Transcending that to the high street, here are a few of the shops that I’ve noticed whilst personal shopping that have velvet on their shelves.

- Wallis burgundy wine evening dress:

- Jasper Conran velvet panelled dress:

- ASOS party dress:

- Hobbs divine jacket:

And boys don’t feel left out. The Velvet one button single breasted jacket is still very much the one this season!

Remember to handle with care…..

A/W update!

OMG, I am so sorry I have been the worlds worst blogger!

What can I say the summer has been busy one. From birthday's to family visiting, visiting family abroad, going on weekends away, vacating to Spain with my girlie's, and not to mention partying and generally basking in the summer fun!

This summer I went to Notting Hill carnival, where I began the comeback of my famous eye make up (well its famous amongst my friends). Take a look at the various eyes a la Kemi, I created this summer...








As I was away I also missed the bulk of London Fashion Week, however I have a quick round up of this seasons biggest A/W trends transcended to high street wearable trends...


Minimal is a huge trend this season, we have one designer to thank for bringing back minimalist chic and that's the phenomenal Phoebe Philo. Think of classic tailoring like Victoria Beckham to fully work this trend.

Military is back with a vengeance so Atten-tion! From brass buttons to cargo pockets and epaulets, a polished uniform look is ready for action.

Animal print, yes my favourite print is spot on trend this season (pardon the pun) Dolce & Gabbana know how to do sexy with this figure-hugging leopard print dress.

Leather is definitely the fabric of this season, I am not talking a Matrix style coat people. Just add touches of leather like in this leather panelled skirt, by Julien McDonald at Debenhams.



Camel, the single hottest shade you could wear this A/W! Team camel with slightly lighter or darker shades (caramel, beige, latte...) for tone-on-tone fabulousness.



On a final note readers, I would like to introduce you to my newest purchase...say hello to Mrs fabulous winter coat......I love her with all my heart, and can not wait to wear her!! lol

Update...

Hi readers, sorry I haven't written a blog in a while, been all over the shop! I mean literally, personal shopping has been rather busy atm, what with the sun coming out and prompting all types of alfresco activities, such as garden parties, gala events, not to mention the busy summer wedding season. In recent weeks, as well as shopping like a mad woman for other people (and myself of course), I have attended The Clothes Show London, which was good, however I did feel the Birmingham Clothes Show, pipped us to the post a tad there. Regardless to say, I had mucho fun, and ended up with a few one-off summer pieces :-) Not to mention finding out about the most clever (I'm sure that's not correct English, but it is sooo clever) website: Ladies feast your eyes on http://www.celebritydresshire.co.uk/ A website that allows you to rent the latest must have celebrity dresses for a few days.....marvelous idea, as us ladies hate to wear the same dress twice anyways!

Oh and on a final, and more important note....... I had the privilege of meeting GOK WAN the other day. Yahhhh- he is fabulous!!!

HATS OFF ....

This year's Royal Ascot, did not disappoint. The Hats were out in full force, here are a few of my favs this year, I swear the hats are getting wackier and bigger?

COLLABORATIONS.COM

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Also to celebrate the partnership between Ocean Sports Therapy and KemiStyle, image expert Kemi Olaofe is now offering all OST clients a complimentary Image consultation, worth over £80. As well as a 15% discount on any services undertaken. To see how you can improve your personal image presence, take advantage of this exclusive offer by quoting ‘Ocean Sports Therapy’. Contact Kemi on 07838 207807 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 07838 207807 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or kemi@kemistyle.com

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TO MATCH OR NOT TO MATCH?

Double D- and no men, I am not talking about a well endowed women, more to the point of the hot fashion trend that's all the rage this season. Double denim, Is this years marmite trend.

When is too much literally too much, in my eyes when it become contrived and un imaginative. Plus double denim just reminds me of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake's denim ensemble at the MTV Awards, way back when.



















One of the key trends to come out for the summer is the double denim look and while this may well conjure up images of Bros in the eighties, the look is truly back on the catwalk and all over the High Street, not to mention that yummy D&G ad campaign.

David Beckham is probably the celeb who has pulled it off the best, without looking like a 1980s cowboy. The golden rule when it comes to Double D, is to ensure that both denims are indeed different colours, and washes, so it is a uber cool and relaxed style.


















However back to the question at hand, to match or not to match? I personally am against the idea this season. I say let your imagination run wild….clash it, mix it, and swap it!!!!

WESTMINSTER GRADUATE FASHION SHOW

Uber fun.... sat on the front row, great seats for all the eye candy....and fabulous designs of course...Thanks futurelab :-)

Ladies networking event with a twist...

I am helping promote my friends event, of which I shall be there advertising KemiStyle, and answering any fashion and image questions you may have. Bring all your girls alone for a great time!

We look forward to seeing you there on the 3rd of June, at Leicester Square, Fudge bar at 6pm-10pm.



Our networking events aim to bring women together to network and get information and inspiration for all areas of our lives!

Our first event is the Love Experience:

Fed up of being single but not sure how to get good man?
Tired of all your relationships ending the same way?
Feel like you are running out of time?
Looking for Mr Right but always seem to end up with Mr Wrong?
A single mother trying to get back out on the dating scene but don’t know how?
Divorced or have just come out a relationship?
Confused about your relationship and unsure about your boyfriend/Partner?
Have you lost your confidence and are not quite sure how to get it back?
Struggling to let go of past hurts and pain?

If you fit into any of the above then come down to our event on the 3rd of June for a fun, informative and educational and empowering evening!
Prepare yourself for some straight talking no hold barred relationship advice as you have never experience it before! The event is created by women for women and on the night you can benefit from advice from a professional life coach, top tips on confidence and grooming from a professional make-up artist and designer. Get a chance to put your questions to our panel of professional men. This will also be a fantastic opportunity to network with a variety of professional women.

The evening starts at 7pm but doors open at 6pm where early commers can try a 1 hour free Kizomba session – To loosen your hips
Free Cupcakes ( on arrival)- To loosen your lips
Session with a renound professional life coach Des O Conors (as seen on GMTV and Bride and Prejudice on Sky)- To help you let go of you inhibitions
Confidence and grooming session with one of the top Independent Beauty consultants in the UK- To help you tighten up your image
Q and A session with a panel of gorgeous educated professional men- So you can get it off your chest!

All attendees will automatically be entered into our Grand prize Draw: Prize includes -Full make over, Dinner for 2 at a top London restaurant and a session with personal stylist!
Loads of girly goodies will also be given away on the night

To Book go to:
http://www.bigideasnetworking.com/lipsticklounge

ELECTION STYLE SHOWDOWN- STYLING POLLS!

With 93% of first impressions based on non verbal communication, with over half of that based on appearance alone. It got me thinking, how are the 3 leading men, carrying themselves in the public eye? Here is the election style showdown... who gets your style vote?

Gordon Brown- Labour

The less fortunate out of the 3 men, in his appearance and overall presence, despite having suits from Savile row. Nonetheless, Gordon is wearing the correct colour in his ties! Often seen wearing pink or red ties. Pink and red, are safe colours and there are no stigmas attached to such colours, and are ideal for a business situation. As red connotes, strength, power action, and pink portrays approachability. Is Gordon doing this for you?












David Cameron- Conservative

Mr slick rick Cameron. He is very at ease in front of the camera, and can hold himself extremely well. Although in my eyes it seems too rehearsed, and therefore a tad less genuine. (My own opinion people) He is often seen wearing blue ties, which is great for his cool colouring. Again a very generic and safe colour and ideal for networking situations. As blue is the colour to wear for popularity and respect. As we are suppose to trust the boys in blue, do you trust Cameron?












Nick Clegg- Lib Dem

The underdog with a strong bite. The young pup is definitely making an impact. He is very natural and dresses accordingly. With warm colouring he wears mainly yellow and gold ties, which is an original colour to wear, and showcases commemorativeness. As yellow and gold are the colour to wear for innovation, which harmonises with the Lib Dem’s manifesto, is Nick the man for the job...change?

















Now for the ladies in power....

Labour- Official party colour...red. Sarah Brown wears full on colour blocking, the resident first lady marks a suitable yet firm dedication to the cause.

Conservative-Official party colour...blue. Samantha Cameron. Sam Cam is not averse to hitting the blue end of the colour spectrum, and has a wardrobe of easy tailoring with bold statement pieces, very un-conservative like indeed!

Lib Dem- Official party colour...gold. Miriam Durantez mother of three, Miriam is by far the most exotic of the Westminster's wives. This Spanish senorita chooses bold colours and timeless classics.

So even though the men are in the lime light, I believe it is the women that are the secret weapon to the next Parliament win. Which party comes out on top, in your style opinion?

MY FAVOURITE FASHION QUOTES.....

'You always have a better life, if you wear impressive clothes' Vivienne Westwood

'Fashion fades, style is eternal' Yves Saint Laurent

'The difference between style and fashion is quality' Giorgio Armani

'A girl should be two things, classy and fabulous' Coco Chanel

'The best colour in the world, is the one that looks good, on you' Coco Chanel

'What a strange power there is in clothing' Isaac Bashevis Singer

'Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society' Mark Twain

'The truly fashionable are beyond fashion' Cecil Beaton

'Dresses for breakfasts, and dinners, and balls;
Dresses to sit in, and stand in, and walk in;
Dresses to dance in, and flirt in, and talk in;
Dresses in which to do nothing at all;
Dresses for Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall' William Allen Butler

'It's not what you wear - it's how you take it off' Author Unknown

JUNGLE FEVER

A recent trip to a safari park, has inspired me to writes this:

After seeing jungle like creatures such as tigers, zebras and snakes, last week it got me thinking about prints and patterns on clothes....as everybody who knows me- knows... I LOVE PRINTS, I have the whole jungle at my disposal in my wardrobe. I have zebra, leopard, giraffe the list goes on, in shoes, bags, tops, skirts and dresses (see pics).




















So I am very happy to say that the tribal and animal print trends this season are as HOT as the African heat!! yah....

Fans of the leopard print, will see more unusual colour combinations being used, with infusions of pale blue, pinks and multi-colours. Cuts and style will be very much in line with ' me Tarzan, you Jane', in terms of slashed and ragged effects.

Fashion shoots surrounding the jungle fever have been amazing in my eyes, featuring a look somewhere between avant garde and aboriginal, the jungle/ tribal collection features looks frankly a little scary, but captivating nonetheless. I can just imagine the sheer amount of time required to prepare a shoots like these (not to mention the vast amount of mossy repellent needed)

Absolutely incredible.....

SPRING CLEAN

Spring is in the air! The flowers are blooming, the birds are serenading. Spring is a time of fresh starts, and clear outs. From improving your home to looking good, changing your job or moving away, it’s all about making changes to de-clutter your life, and feel great!
After rummaging through my own wardrobe last night, frantically looking for ‘those’ particular pair of shoes. I realised myself it was time for a wardrobe detox... after all you must practise what you preach!!

So fellow readers, it must be said that a cluttered wardrobe equals a cluttered mind, a ruthless overhaul can give new energy to your style! As there is nothing like starting the ‘new’ with a wardrobe full of clothes you actually like, wear and need for the coming months.

I have found that the best and easiest way to tackle a clients wardrobe is to first of all empty all the clothes onto the bed separating them into three piles- Yes, No and Maybe. The no garments should be put into a bag, and ready to be sent to a suitable charity. The yes pile stays to one side, and the maybe pile is what you need to tackle. Ask yourself these simple questions:

•Have you worn this garment in the past year?
•Does it fit me now?
•Is it comfortable to wear?
•Do I look good in it? (Is it your colour and flattering to your bodyshape?)
•Do I feel good in it?
•Do I own too many of the same thing?
•Does it fit into my current lifestyle?

After this is done, you should refold and put back neatly your newly selected clothes.
Not only does clearing out your wardrobe give you a huge mental lift but it also allows you to move forward in developing your own fashion style to enable you to feel more confident and self-assured. It also saves you time in the evening in finding those all important pair of shoes, that go with that coral dress you are so desperate to wear.

Happy spring cleaning folks....

Walk Walk fashion baby!

Hello everyone, first of all I am soooo sorry I haven’t written in a while, I have been manically busy, new job and moving to the big city has taken it out of me, finally … I am now a Londoner!

This blog is about what seems like a lifetime ago….London Fashion week.

This year, I had the pleasure of being a spectator at the round up fashion after show party in Jalouse, whilst lending a styling hand backstage, for up and coming fabulous designers, such as: Anya Wilson, Saffron Knight and Kamola!

Feel part of the madness that is fashion week and take a look at some of photos I managed to take backstage!.....enjoy