October 6, 2015

Paris Fashion Week: Motel Rocks seventies suit

Isabelle Hardy in Paris Fashion Week outfit Motel Rocks seventies suit
Isabelle Hardy in PFW outfit Motel Rocks printed co-ord and Dr Martens
Isabelle Hardy in PFW outfit Motel Rocks corduroy A-line skirt and blazer
Isabelle Hardy in Paris Fashion Week outfit Motel Rocks and vintage round sunglasses
Dr Martens shoes for autumn
Isabelle Hardy How to style Motel Rocks corduroy printed skirt suit for Paris Fashion Week
Isabelle Hardy in PFW outfit Motel Rocks green printed blazer
Isabelle Hardy How to style 60s 70s trend in a modern way
Jacket – c/o MOTEL ROCKS, Skirt – c/o MOTEL ROCKS, Top – eBay (old), Shoes – DR MARTENS, Sunglasses – vintage
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GISELE ISNERDY
Location: Place de la Nation, Paris
I have always wanted a matching suit so this super sixties/seventies skirt and blazer combo from MOTEL ROCKS* seemed like the perfect way to kick off Paris Fashion Week. The pattern is just beautiful, original and very vintage-inspired, which is probably why I was so drawn to it in the first place. It’s corduroy too, which is a must-have material for your wardrobe this season. In keeping with the sixties/seventies style, I wore a simple black high neck top underneath and modernised the look a bit with some Docs. 
Let’s talk about sizing for a minute. I would advise sizing up for the blazer and maybe even sizing down for the skirt, but that’s just me (hopefully I do not have an extremely unusual body shape and that this advice helps you guys). 
These photos were taken by super talent French blogger GISELE with whom I have collaborated before on her CHALLENGE 150 post. I loved her photos for our previous shoot so I just had to ask her to take some outfit photos for me whilst I was back in Paris for the weekend. 
Ça fait longtemps que je cherche une costume stylée, du coup quand j’ai vu cette tenue veste et jupe super années 60s/70s par MOTEL ROCKS*, je savais qu’elle serait parfaite pour commencer Fashion Week de Paris. Le motif est trop beau, original et inspiré de vintage ce qui est la raison pour laquelle je le kiffe trop, j’imagine. La costume est fabriquée en velours côtelé ce qui est un matière must-have dans votre placard cette saison. En gardant le style d’années 60s/70s, j’ai mis un top simple et noir avec un col haut et j’ai modernisé un peu le look en mettant mes chaussures Dr Martens. 
On parle de la taille maintenant. Je vous conseille de prendre une plus grande taille pour la veste et peut-être même une plus petite taille pour la jupe, mais cela c’est moi (j’espère que je n’ai pas une forme bizarre et que ces conseilles marchent pour vous aussi!). 
Pour ces photos, j’avais demandé à la bloggeuse française super douée, GISELE, à me prendre en photo. Nous avons déjà collaboré pour son blog pour sa série CHALLENGE 150 et j’avais trop aimé ses photos du coup il fallait faire des shoots avec elle quand j’étais à Paris pour le weekend.
Izzie x

*Post in collaboration with Motel Rocks but all views my own
October 5, 2015

September Favourites

Fash pack in Tuileries gardens at Paris Fashion Week PFW
AF Vandevorst SS16 catwalk at Paris Fashion Week PFW
Bonjour my lovelies! I know, I know – this post is called September favourites and it’s already 5th October. I was a bit delayed doing this post because I have just been in Paris for 5 days for Fashion Week so things have been a bit hectic.
Talking of Paris Fashion Week, “Fashion Month” as I like to call it, is first up on my September favourites. New York, London, Milan and Paris – it has been an absolute treat to see some amazing street style images, read bloggers’ reviews and find inspiration for the coming seasons. And that’s why Fashion Month is one of my favourite times of year. I’ve got loads of posts coming during the next two weeks from PFW – including my three outfits, the best of street style and my favourite catwalk collections – so stay tuned!

Cat Therapy by Charlotte Segond-Rabilloud et al – AMAZON

So I’m going to delve a bit deeper than usual to explain this September favourite. Over the past few months I have been suffering from lots of anxiety and stress, which is one of the reasons that I left my vintage shop job in Paris. During this time, my mum sent me an adult colouring book, which is supposed to relief stress and honestly it is a joy to do. I have always imagined that painting or drawing would be really relaxing but I can’t draw for shit, so colouring in already drawn cats (yes it’s an exclusively cat colouring book – the obsession just grows and grows), is perfect. Have any of you tried this and what did you think?

&Other Stories jewellery gold hoop earrings and gold ring
Gold hoops – &OTHER STORIES, Ring – &OTHER STORIES

I am currently obsessed with &OTHER STORIES jewellery! It is beautiful and the prices are decent so when I realised that there was one just a few blocks from my Barcelona apartment, I treated myself to these lovely gold hoops and spike ring. Just the start of my collection from &OTHER STORIES but I am sure it will grow and grow!

Pastel buildings on Carrer Verdi in Gracia, Barcelona
Me at Parc Montjuic, Barcelona
Dress – TOPSHOP (old – SIMILAR HERE), Trainers – VANS
And lastly, but probably most importantly, I could not have September favourites without my new beginning in Barcelona. I am really enjoying the chilled way of life here, working on my blog and spending time with Lewis. Soon I will have to get a job but for now I am just treasuring these few weeks and I cannot wait to share it all with you!
Izzie x


September 30, 2015

That Frilly Seventies Blouse

Seventies 70s frilly cream blouse with printed skinny scarf
How to wear and style a white cream frilly blouse
SS15 and AW15 trend: cream and white frilly blouse
Lace detailing on cream blouse
How to style a modern 70s seventies outfit ootd
Vintage cream white frilly blouse and suede button down skirt
The must-have 70s seventies accessories for AW15
All items vintage or secondhand
SIMILAR ITEMS: 
Suede skirt – WAREHOUSE (via ASOS), Blouse – ASOS, sunglasses – RAY BAN, skinny scarf – ASOS, trainers – CONVERSE (via OFFICE)
Location: Passatge de Méndez Vigo, Barcelona
I bought this blouse quite a few months ago now, perhaps during the heatwave of June/July, so maybe that’s why it has been a little overlooked, until now. Just look at how beautiful and intricate the lace detailing is! The sleeves are just completely boho heaven and I love the cropped length – perfect for wearing with a, now classic, suede A-line button down skirt. If that wasn’t 70s enough, I’ve added this lovely patterned skinny scarf and tucked this 5€ secondhand sunglasses into the shirt. Ideally, I would finish off this outfit with some black suede boots (either platformed or not) but I am yet to find my perfect pair so Converse will have to do for now. If any of you have seen a good go-to pair of black winter boots, give me a hollaaaaa.

I’m heading to Paris today for Fashion Week, ohhhh yeah! So make sure you follow me on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER for live gossip and looks!

J’ai acheté ce chemisier il y a quelques mois mais, peut-être à cause de la canicule de juin/juillet, je ne vous l’ai pas montré, jusqu’à maintenant. Regardez comment elle est belle la dentelle! Les manches sont parfaites pour la tendance “boho” et j’aime bien qu’il est crop – parfait à mettre avec une classique jupe en daim boutonnée. Pour ajouter en plus de vibes 70s, j’ai ajouté un foulard imprimé super mince et j’ai mis mes lunettes de soleil ronds au col du chemisier. Dans un monde parfait, je finirais ce look avec des bottillons en daim (compensés ou pas) mais je n’ai pas encore les parfaits. Du coup, pour l’instant, j’ai mis des Converse. Si vous voyez des bottillons parfaits pour hiver, dites-moiiiii!

Je vais à Paris aujourd’hui pour Fashion Week, aaaaouiiii! Alors suivez-moi sur INSTAGRAM et TWITTER pour les nouvelles directes!

Izzie x


September 28, 2015

Paris Fashion Week: The Preparations

Paris Fashion Week preparations outfit planning, what to take to PFW
Jacket – c/o MOTEL ROCKS, Trainers – VANS, Dungarees – Missguided (sold out), Round sunglasses – vintage, Pink bottle – Tiger, Lipstick – MAC

I am so excited to head back to Paris on Wednesday for Fashion Week! Once again, I am the official PFW reporter for MOTEL ROCKS who have kindly provided me with some awesome garms, including this amazing corduroy blazer. In true Izzie style, I’ll be rocking a mixture of looks including seventies vibes and minimalistic. Of course, I have left some bits to the last minute but preparations are well under way and here are some of the essentials that I will be packing for five days of fashion and fun in Paris. 
I’ll be snapping the best street style outside venues, catching up with friends and collaborating with some awesome designers and photographers that I know from my time living there. It’s going to be an awesome few days so make sure you keep up to date by following me on INSTAGRAM  and TWITTER. 
J’ai trop hâte de rentrer sur Paris ce mercredi pour Fashion Week! Encore une fois, je suis la bloggeuse officielle pour MOTEL ROCKS qui m’a donné avec gentillesse des fringues magnifiques à porter, comme cette veste en velours côtelé. Comme d’hab, je mettrai un mélange de looks, y compris des années 70s et un look minimaliste. Bien-sûr que j’ai laissé quelques préparations au dernier minute mais voilà quelques must-haves pour mes cinq jours de fashion et fun à Paris.
Je prendrai en photo les meilleurs street style, verrai des potes et collaborerai avec des stylistes et photographes que j’ai rencontré quand j’ai habité à Paris. Ce sera super alors suivez-moi sur INSTAGRAM et TWITTER pour toutes les nouvelles direct de Fashion Week!
  Izzie x


September 25, 2015

London Fashion Week SS16 Faves

Burberry Prorsum SS16 at London Fashion Week LFW
BURBERRY PRORSUM
Burberry Prorsum has really nailed it for SS16 – chunky slider sandals, personalised nylon backpacks and a mostly monochrome palate makes this collection right up my street. I find this collection edgier than Burberry’s usual stuff – I absolutely love this tough leather jacket with gold detailing and as a fan of slip dresses last summer, I am completely sold on the long silk dresses with spaghetti straps. There iss mixing of textures, such as silk and mesh on the same mini slip dress and different types of lace. Despite this being a Spring/Summer collection, I love the emphasis on coats. After all, it is always winter or cold in some part of the world and as a coat fanatic, the variety from the classic trench coat to capes to leather jackets was perfect.

Daks SS16 at London Fashion Week LFW
DAKS
Daks was first show that I ever attended at London Fashion Week – in September 2013 for their SS14 collection – so, even though their style isn’t usually my thing, I always check out their new collections season after season. I am seriously surprised at the switch from classic cuts and neutral shades to this seventies-inspired print and suede filled collection for SS16. I am such a fan of how they have turned classic seventies styles into modern tailoring, which, as we will see in Topshop Unique’s collection, is the way forward for SS16.

Topshop Unique SS16 at London Fashion Week LFW
TOPSHOP UNIQUE
The Topshop Unique SS16 collection shows that this season’s Eighties trend is here to stay for Spring/Summer 2016 but we are replacing the disco sequins for power suit tailoring. The styling of this trend is key – Topshop paired spotty cropped trousers, high waisted leather skirts and crisp shirts with mannish blazers, tied together with a skinny belt. There are softer sides to the collection, which I love, such as floral tea dresses and decorative pyjama-style daywear. To my delight, the faux fur trend is still going strong – in the form of clutch bags, long stoles thrown over the shoulder and that gorgeous pastel pink coat. 
Orla Kiely at London Fashion Week LFW
ORLA KIELY
Orla Kiely is always a collection I look forward to and this year did not disappoint! The setting was perfect – a mini golf course on which Orla’s super stylish girls were tottering around in their amazing platform tan heels and sixties get-ups. If playing golf was genuinely like this, I’d say ‘pass me a club’ instantly! The colours are lovely bright pastels – if I can describe colours in that way – and the prints are floral and psychedelic. Oh, it’s all just amazing.  
Le Kilt SS16 and Molly Goddard SS16 at London Fashion Week LFW
LE KILT / MOLLY GODDARD
I felt some serious nostalgia when I saw both Le Kilt and Molly Goddard’s SS16 collections, for the late nineties/early noughties. Le Kilt had me convinced instantly with all the model sporting high top Converse, which were my shoe of choice throughout my teens and the grudgy bar setting is my perfect Friday night hangout. Molly Goddard’s tutu dresses take me back to my teens as well although back then I would have chosen black mesh over rusty pink any day but this dress is just beautiful.

MM6 Maison Margiela SS16 and Ashish SS16 at London Fashion Week LFW
MM6 MAISON MARGIELA / ASHISH

And I have to give a quick mention to the best of the wacky by MM6 Maison Margiela and Ashish. MM6’s collection feels like a mix between nostalgic Eighties disco and futuristic sci-fi nerd in the use of lots of sequins and plastic, which looks like plastic bags. It kind of works. I’m not how prêt-à-porter the styling is but some of the individual pieces are amazing. As for Ashish – what isn’t there to love about skater girls dressed in sequin dresses? I already had a hankering to take up skateboarding and now I’m convinced.

So that’s golf and skateboarding that this season’s shows at London Fashion Week have made me think about taking up…I’m not sure that was the point but anyway. Most importantly, I have been given some serious inspiration for SS16 already! I cannot wait to get out on the streets of Paris next week for the White City’s Fashion Week. Make sure you follow me on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER to keep up to date with my adventures!

Izzie x

Photo credit: Vogue.com

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