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Kinderd Sole Edition is the online fashion and lifestyle magazine brought to you monthly by the ladies shoe boutique Kindred Sole. The December issue brings you catwalk reports from the fabulous Clothes Show Live, fashion and beauty news, fashion questions answered and much much more!TRANSCRIPT
Kindred Sole Edition
www.kindredsole.com
Fashion Editors in Chief
Beth Widdowson - Follow me on Twitter
Lizze Leary - Follow me on Twitter
Photographers
Kimberley Jane Turrell
Editorial Assistant
May Harrison
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December, what a crazy month it's been so far - yes I know it's only week 2
but still! The Kindred Sole office is in recovery from an amazing November
with the launch of the new website and brand new Autumn Winter
collection.
So the British weather did what it does best this month and caught us all of
guard. Well kind of, or maybe we just weren't prepared. The only good thing
to come from all these icy roads and icy blasts are winter boots! Let me
introduce you to Rubber Duck Snowjoggers...the winter boots that sold out
in a week!! I discovered that women really did want practical footwear which
was fashionable too. I think my favourite pair would have to be either the
Reindeer Knit or Neoprene black Snowjoggers! If you have a fave let me
know!
This month saw me and the team attend the Clothes Show Live 2010 with
the ever delightful Mr How To Look Good Naked himself, Gok Wan. The
Catwalk show in the Fashion Theatre was incredible thanks to fabulous
styling by Alexis Knox. There was eight fashion themes in total which were
all amazing. With a bit of 'Western Action' and 'High School Rocks' I
discovered I have eclectic fashion taste...depending on my mood!
Our new feature 'Ask Tamar' has officially launched. Be sure to send in your
fashion questions! The fabulous Tamar has been a stylist since 2003
working in magazines, TV and catwalk shoes. So if you are having an
identity crisis or fashion dilemma be sure to 'Ask Tamar'
I hope you enjoy the third issue of Kindred Sole Edition! As ever if you
would like to feature in the magazine or have any suggestions, Get In
Touch!!
Till Next Month x
I‟m looking for a „quick fix‟ to add instant femininity to my wardrobe – What are some easy ways to dress more lady-like? Nina, Bath Nina, it is very easy to get stuck in a comfort rut,
and at times like this I have one word for you:
heels. Femininity isn‟t all about florals and pinks,
just slip on a pair of heels and I guarantee that
your posture, walk and attitude will instantly fem
up. Visit KindredSole.co.uk for a fab selection of
shoes. I recommend the Lady Tamara Black
Platform Shoe (even the name is girly!). The heel
is a practical size, and you can wear these with
jeans or a skirt for an instant hit of elegance.
I adore the programme „Mad Men‟ and the glamorous
clothes that era wore. Where would be the best shops
to buy this style of dress from? I‟m a size 12-14 and
on a budget! Emily, London
Inspiration from the hit US drama Mad Men could be
seen all over the catwalk at fashion week and one of
the great things about this trend is its celebration of
curves. At a fabulous size 12-14 you have the perfect
size to suit, and you‟ll be able to find a great selection
of 50‟s inspired frocks at Dorothy Perkins. Or give this
fun dress by South a try, it‟s only £35 from Very.co.uk,
and will be hugely versatile.
During the day team with a cardigan and pumps, glam
it up at night with a waist cinching belt, some heels and an all important slick of red
lippie!
I want to invest in a winter hat/ear muffs something woolly but I have no idea where to start, is there a particular trend that is best to follow for winter accessories? Amy, Bristol Like most things, the trends for winter accessories change from year to year so I would
recommend opting for something classic and timeless. A beret always looks chic, but
for a more casual look you can wear a good old beanie! Remember though, a beanie
needn‟t be boring, from cable knit to basket weave there are plenty of variations to
choose from. A good place to start would be your local Accessorize.
I‟ve got my works Christmas Do coming up and am stuck for an
outfit. I want to look WOW maybe something sparkly and
definitely attention grabbing! What‟s bang on trend for the festive
party season? Sarah, Derby
This Christmas is all about gold, and I cannot think of anything
more festive and head turning than this gorgeous jacquard dress
by Coast, £145. Wear with opaque black tights and chunky
heels…you‟ll be taking home the company‟s „Best Dressed 2010‟
award!
Nails Inc Christmas Collection cannot
be missed! This year nails inc. serves
up some truly delectable delights with
all the trimmings and more to ensure
that the only thing suffering the burn is
your credit card!
These Crystal Cap polishes are £15.
They first launched in 2009 and were
an instant sell-out and we can easily
see why. Doing says Christmas like a
bit, or alot of sparkles. In Royal Arcade
(copper glitter), Crown Court (rich
purple), King Street (chocolate brown)
and George Street (pink nude) colour
tones, you can't go wrong!
The Style PA launched in 2007 as a way for its founder, Jenny, to fuel her passion for fashion. Jenny explains "I loved writing for the blog so much, that I went from publishing one weekly post, to daily posts in no
time at all. I am at my happiest when scouting the web for the latest fashion finds and bargain buys." The Style PA's ethos is that you don't need to spend a fortune to look fabulous. Even the most stylish celebrities occasionally pick up a high street bargain and each individual should always aim to adapt the season's trends to suit them.
Where did your passion for clothes
come from? My passion for magazines
has made me a clothes addict. From a
young age I loved flicking through
fashion mags and daydreaming of the
things I would love to buy and I'm still
the same now.
What is the best thing about being a
fashion blogger? I've made some
great friends through blogging and the
fact I get to meet so many interesting
people and find out the latest fashion
news first is definitely as plus.
What Autumn/Winter trends will be
getting you through the season? My
party style is going to be about
opulence, brocade and metallics this
year, I'm also loving pleats and fifties
style dresses too.
Favourite Twitter/Blogger to follow? I
love the blog 'Kingdom of Style', and I
also read my little sister's blog
religiously, 'All About Abbie'. I follow
over 1000 people on Twitter too. I can't
get enough.
How would you describe your style?
It's a bit of a mixture, I love ladylike
styles and dresses but also like to throw
in some edgier, trend-led pieces too.
Who is your style icon? I love looking
at other bloggers for style inspiration as
much as celebrities now. I do still love
Daisy Lowe, Alexa Chung and Zooey
Deschanel though.
What is your fave shoe trend this
season? Tan shearling boots are my
staple of the season, they are practical
but super stylish.
Sidesaddle Shoe Boots take to the BNTM Live Catwalk
Top fashion blog 'The Style Pa' was chosen to style a 'Geek Chic' outfit at Britain's
Next Top Model Live 2010 for the Motorola Flipout Catwalk show. Jenny Hayden
founder of The Style Pa took inspiration from Alexa Chung and Marc Jacobs Autumn
Winter 2010 collection. Jenny describes the look as "grown up geek verging on granny
chic". We were delighted when The Style Pa asked to style the Geek Chic look with
Sidesaddle - our high heel tan brogue boots. We love how Sidesaddle was styled with
ribbed socks from Topshop!! Where you can get the look from:
Shoes - Sidesaddle Kindred Sole
Socks - Topshop
Skirt - Warehouse
Knitwear - Rocha.John Rocha at Debenhams
Watch the official Motorola Flipout Catwalk Video - Including The Style Pa's
Geek Chic look, Enjoy....!!
CLOTHES SHOW LIVE 2010
Clothes Show Live is the UK’s
leading fashion and beauty event
and brings together hundreds of
high street and boutique fashion
brands; the widest range of beauty
brands available; non stop
catwalk shows featuring 45
minutes of show-stopping fashion
on the worlds largest catwalk. And
Kindred Sole Edition was there to
report on the fashion happenings of this mega fashion and beauty
event. So sit back, relax and get ready to be wowed!
The Kindred Sole Edition team took their seats for the
opening debut show at Clothes Show Live 2010 where Mr
How To Look Good Naked himself Gok Wan presented the
debut show. Dressed in a black fitted tuxedo jacket, black
trousers, white hi-tops and a grey snood. He introduced the
“Gorgeous and Glamorous The Only Way Is Essex duo
Mark and Lauren” to the audience. If that wasn‟t enough
glamour for the audience Gok Wan went on to introduce two
male models whom he dubbed the „Boy Gok-Ettes” ripped
and oiled these two male models really helped to whip the
crowds into a frenzy!
The hall had been transformed into the ultimate in 60s/70s cinema glory. Complete
with red velveteen curtains, red side lights and the old cinema graphics – the mood
was set for a night at the cinemas you wouldn‟t forget in a long time. With the
soundtrack from the movie magic Grease you were transported into a retro dream
“Now Showing At The Movies” Lights-Camera-Action……..
X Factor „hottie‟ Austin Drage performed the debut
performance – Ne-Yo – Closer. He wore skinny jeans,
graphic Tee with open checked shirt and plimsolls. Hot
new boy band Inju5tice performed a single from their
ambitious debut album “World‟s Most Wanted” combining
singing and dancing they rocked the stage with break
dancing. Dressed in all black clothing with grey accents,
braces hanging low, leather cut out gloves army boots and
trainers they are a band to watch!
Presented by Mr How To Look Naked: GOK WAN!
8 exciting, innovative, eye opening fashion themes awaited the Clothes
Show Live Fashion Theatre. Styled by the fabulous Alexis Knox, we knew
the 6,500 seated Fashion Theatre was in for a treat...!
Opening the show was the exciting theme „Mission Impossible‟ taking one of the
most famous scenes from the film one man dressed all in black descended on the hall
to capture the priceless diamond. With a soundtrack including “Diamonds Are Forever”
by Shirley Bassey this debut fashion theme demanded attention! The dancing was
incredible, regimented fierce and „Diversity‟ inspired. Cue the catwalk and a James
Bond type struts down the catwalk, accompanied by two „Bond Girls‟ with the
obligatory bikinis. To sum up the „Mission Impossible‟ theme it was regimented in style,
printed patterns for guys, bullet casings were a must-have accessory for both the guys
and girls and gave all the outfits a fiercer than fierce edge.
“High School Rocks” was the second theme down the
infamous catwalk – a homage to the much loved film „High
School Musical‟ with all sorts of references to the gorgeous
Zac Effron. Geek chic for the guys was obligatory, all round
rimmed glasses and nerd type styling. For the girls it was
“Oh Baby” by Britney Spears inclusive of pom-poms, glitter
and all things that sparkle. Big bows in the female models
hair, blazers in jersey stretch with the main colours of the
day being white, navy and red; making reference to the
USA. To close this fashion theme the models wore union
jack flags as clothes. Overall very preppy in the cutest way,
knee high socks and high heel peep toes.
“Western Action” was genius! With Saloon music,
cowboy boots, checked shirts for him and tied up for her
it was everything you would imagine a Western Saloon
to be! Rodeo Girl styling took to new heights! Lots of
denim, fringing, faux fur, paisley prints and waistcoats
were evident. Perhaps our favourite influence for this
theme was the clever references to Red Indian styles –
feathers and feather head dresses have firmly made
their revival! Will you be taking to the high street in one?
We may not be able to resist! With a background tune of
“Wild Wild West” by Will Smith this theme was all about
having fun with your style and paying homage to a trend
that refuses to leave the catwalk!
“Fairytale Romance” was
every Disney fans dream come
true! The opening scene being
taken right out of Enchanted
complete with Turret. The song
of choice, “I‟ve been dreaming”
which was the perfect back drop
for the beautiful ballet
performance by talented ballet
dancers. This themes fashion
was graceful, delicate and girly –
Just what you‟d expect from the
perfect Fairytale! The men donned Velveteen, dark and mysterious. Frilly and Fitted!
“Science Fiction” was the complete opposite to the
Disney Wonderland that was a „Fairytale Romance‟ The
Science Fiction catwalk theme was very literal – think NASA
rocket launch music! A giant Zorb Ball enters the catwalk,
complete with model Anthony Kaye rolling around inside!
Silver chrome and black bodysuits were the order of this
theme. It was space age extreme. Rihanna „Only girl‟ was
the song of choice, accents of red could be seen everywhere
– perhaps homage to the signers bright red locks?! A Kylie
look-a-likey struts down the catwalk in the infamous white
leotard with hood from her hit single „Can‟t Get You Out Of
My Head”. Overall this theme‟s style was very fitted with
accent OTT angles, metal and lots of red.
The 6th theme was “Rocky Gangsters” and it opened
with a boxing game theme which added to the excitement
and an obligatory KO between the Red and Blue team! The
male models were suited and booted, sleek, sophisticated
and very smart each with a quirky trilby to complete their
look. The girls were equally as glamorous in floor length
gowns, it was total opulence glamour. There were lots of
one sleeved evening dresses that were gorgeous! Lauren
and Mark from “The Only Way Is Essex” made their debut
appearance in this theme, Mark was suited and booted with
the all important trilby and two tone black and white brogues
looking like an on trend stylish gangster! Very Mafia
influenced!
“Horror Mystery” was the 7th theme of the show with
all sorts of Edward Scissor Hands references. The
women opened this theme in black bras, floor length
black frilled skirts and black veils. It was very dramatic!
For the guys it was an array of ripped jeans, black
fashion military boots, leather jackets and silver
jewellery thrown in. The song was Ne-Yo “Beautiful
Monster” which was perfectly fitting for this “Horror
Mystery” theme. Lots of leather, red fur coats, hoods,
chunky zips, shearling, studs, velvet and graphic TShirts
made this theme dark and daring.
The
final theme of the catwalk
extravaganza was “Dirty
Dancing” and it opened with a
dancing spectacular from the
ultimate scene in the film Dirty
Dancing – and yes the lift was
done! The male dancers wore all
black and the girls were in classic
dancing dresses. There was lots of
sparkle, silver, gold and black even
with occasional sparkly hood!
The show closed with “That‟s All Folks” and I think the only thing that can be added to
that was „Encore Encore Encore!‟ The Fashion Theatre was an amazing event and
really did showcase show-stopping fashion as well as the most extraordinary dancing
you‟ve seen!
Magnus and Bella specialise in memory keeping. The way they use
vintage objects and their customers own personal items to create one-
off pieces of jewellery full of sentimental value is absolutely gorgeous!
Award winning artist jewellers Magnus & Bella make their
unique bespoke jewellery from silver, gold and resin,
incorporating the client‟s small items of sentimental value.
They have embedded items in resin such as baby teeth,
con0000000fetti from a client's wedding, inherited costume
jewellery and tiny plastic toys.
They also make a desirable „ready-to-wear„ collection featuring
vintage objects such as buttons, stamps and old jewellery set
in silver and resin, and collect vintage and antique objects
from all over the
world to help make
their jewellery so distinct and individual.
Every single piece created by Magnus and
Bella is entirely unique and hand made.
Starting from just £80, Magnus & Bella
bespoke jewellery makes a perfect gift or
keep sake.
In 2008 they finished studying HND
Jewellery and Silversmithing at the BCU
School of Jewellery and they are now working towards exhibiting at London Fashion
Week in Autumn 2011.
Contact Magnus & Bella: http://www.magnusandbella.co.uk
Dior Illustrated: René Gruau and the Line of Beauty
An exhibition at Somerset House, London
10th November 2010 – 9th January 2011
This winter, Somerset House is proud to host “Dior Illustrated: René Gruau and the
Line of Beauty”.
A celebration of the renowned
illustrator René Gruau (1909-
2004), who created some of
the most iconic fashion and
beauty images of the 20th
century, this exciting exhibition
showcases groundbreaking
artworks including over forty
original illustrations for
Christian Dior Parfums,
exquisite vintage perfume
bottles, sketches, magazines
and poster adverts. The show
also features a selection of
Dior Haute Couture dresses
personally selected by John
Galliano including a special
AUSTIN dress designed by Galliano himself, in homage to Gruau.
René Gruau‟s bold lines and fluid style were perfectly in tune with the spirit of Dior,
capturing the energy and elegance of the brand. His illustrations also tell of a special
understanding Gruau had of Christian Dior himself.
“To be inspired by Dior is to be inspired by René Gruau. His sketches capture
the silhouette and spirit of Dior and a new era of fashion and femininity. His
illustrations are timeless, ever youthful, ever faithful to the moment he saw; they
capture the energy, the sophistication and daring of Dior, and equally are a token
of an enduring friendship.” John Galliano
Gruau influenced the graphic style of a generation of fashion illustrators and this
exhibition features specially commissioned pieces from five of the UK‟s most cutting-
edge illustrators; Jasper Goodall, Daisy Fletcher, Erin Petson, Richard Kilroy and
Sarah Arnett. Responding to the themes in the exhibition and re-interpreting them
within a modern day context, each illustrator has created works and limited edition
prints for sale inspired by Gruau‟s work for Dior.
From Left-Right – Dominique: Floral dress – Topshop Shoes: vintage Charlotte: Scarf: vintage Jacket: Topshop
Jessica: Boots: New Look Socks: Tesco Headband: Homemade. Molly: River Island Lean: Blouse: Topshop
Danielle: Dress: Jack Wills Camilla: Jumpsuit: Topshop Amy: TShirt: borrowed! Laure: Trousers :H & M Laura:
Coat: Charity Shop. As ever a big thank you to all the stylish girls who appeared in Kindred Sole Editions Street
Style! You looked FAB!
@Brixsmithstart #imaceleb Yeah for Stacey! She was so POSITIVE & fearless, she had an
amazing attitude & she was strong! HELLO, she ate a NUNNIE!
@therealgokwan In a fitting for ep 3 of the bew series and I'm loving playing with
tartan! Woop woop! X
@susiebubble Kind of glad i wore vintage as every hot ss11 lfw look is present at
@britfashionawards
@bangsandabun A wet look leggins & Ugg combination is not something I needed to see
today. Or ever
@HilaryAlexander Ben De Lisi was the only guy in Johnny Depp-style smokey guyliner
at the British Fashion Awards in London tonight
@jackiejcollins Sometimes I feel like an anthropologist crawling through the jungles of
Hollywood and watching what goes on
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