I want some leather shorts!!!! I don't know if that's a fashion faux pau or a genious edition to my wardrobe to be honest?
Saturday, 20 August 2011
Friday, 19 August 2011
Louboutin Vs YSL
As soon as you see a red sole on a well-designed heel you automatically think Louboutin, right? Well that may not be the case anymore. YSL has breached its copyright by copying the red soles that Louboutin are so well known for and are therefore being sued.
"Mr. Louboutin is the first designer to develop the idea of having red soles on women's shoes," the lawsuit said. "The defendants' use of red footwear outsoles that are virtually identical to the plaintiffs' Red Sole Mark is likely to cause and is causing confusion, mistake and deception among the relevant purchasing public."
Louboutin’s red sole is its trademark and apparently asked YSL to not use the red soles back in January, but YSL did not respond and are now being asked to halt all production of the iconic soles.
However, this isnt the first time Mr Louboutin has had to take legal action against copyrights as in 2007 Oh Deer! were sued for using the famous soles. You think YSL would have done their homework and thought twice about copying the company.
Although, YSL bit back by saying: "Red outsoles are a commonly used ornamental design feature in footwear, dating as far back as the red shoes worn by King Louis XIV in the 1600s and the ruby red shoes that carried Dorothy home in The Wizard of Oz. As an industry leader who has devoted his entire professional life to women's footwear, Mr Louboutin either knew or should have known about some or all of the dozens of footwear models that rendered his sworn statement false."
This leads it to be unlikely that Louboutin will win the case. However both sides are offering as much evidence as possible and is still ongoing. I myself think that Louboutin should win, I know they don’t have “the monopoly on the colour” as YSL claimed but the red sole is an iconic gem within the fashion industry and I thought fashion was about not only expressing yourself but individuality? So why copy someone else’s design?
"Mr. Louboutin is the first designer to develop the idea of having red soles on women's shoes," the lawsuit said. "The defendants' use of red footwear outsoles that are virtually identical to the plaintiffs' Red Sole Mark is likely to cause and is causing confusion, mistake and deception among the relevant purchasing public."
Louboutin’s red sole is its trademark and apparently asked YSL to not use the red soles back in January, but YSL did not respond and are now being asked to halt all production of the iconic soles.
However, this isnt the first time Mr Louboutin has had to take legal action against copyrights as in 2007 Oh Deer! were sued for using the famous soles. You think YSL would have done their homework and thought twice about copying the company.
Although, YSL bit back by saying: "Red outsoles are a commonly used ornamental design feature in footwear, dating as far back as the red shoes worn by King Louis XIV in the 1600s and the ruby red shoes that carried Dorothy home in The Wizard of Oz. As an industry leader who has devoted his entire professional life to women's footwear, Mr Louboutin either knew or should have known about some or all of the dozens of footwear models that rendered his sworn statement false."
This leads it to be unlikely that Louboutin will win the case. However both sides are offering as much evidence as possible and is still ongoing. I myself think that Louboutin should win, I know they don’t have “the monopoly on the colour” as YSL claimed but the red sole is an iconic gem within the fashion industry and I thought fashion was about not only expressing yourself but individuality? So why copy someone else’s design?
Saturday, 13 August 2011
Put on my Nude Suede Shoes.
I think I am in love! And I’m not talking about my boyfriend here, but a pair of beautiful shoes!
Every website I have been on lately has been showing off an array of suede and velvet wedges, heels, and pumps you name it. And although when I actually get some money together I am aiming to invest in a pair of orange suede wedges; I can’t help but think that I’d rather save up a few extra chip shop shifts to buy these, Topshop luxury velvet platform sandals.
They tick every box for me, they’re nude- so go with everything. Platform- let’s face it I need it at 5ft3. And last of all they are bang on trend with the velvet texture that can be worn summer and winter. And after all, Topshop shoes are of great quality!
It’s so tempting to press ‘Add to bag’…
Every website I have been on lately has been showing off an array of suede and velvet wedges, heels, and pumps you name it. And although when I actually get some money together I am aiming to invest in a pair of orange suede wedges; I can’t help but think that I’d rather save up a few extra chip shop shifts to buy these, Topshop luxury velvet platform sandals.
They tick every box for me, they’re nude- so go with everything. Platform- let’s face it I need it at 5ft3. And last of all they are bang on trend with the velvet texture that can be worn summer and winter. And after all, Topshop shoes are of great quality!
It’s so tempting to press ‘Add to bag’…
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Quality or Quantity?
That is the question! As you all know I have recently had to take a job in a chip shop for the funds of my crazy wild lifestyle... But having to pay rent has really taken it out of my weekly wages. I have to save 80 big ones a week for rent which leaves me with a measly £32 to go crazy with! Which you can hardly go crazy with, am I right?
This leads me to say, I have now had to invest in quantity rather than quality, even though it goes against all my buying beliefs. You see, I would much rather save up the money and buy something I know I will love to its last use, than three little things I don’t mind. There’s nothing more satisfying than buying something you are truly happy with, as sad as it sounds it puts me in a good mood all day!
However, times are hard, and the other day I needed a new outfit and instead of heading to Topshop like usual, I had to go to Primark! Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with primark, I can often find some bits in there that are great but it’s just not my thing when I’m looking for a new, unique outfit.
But it gets worse. A lot worse! Not only have I had to make sacrifices with my wardrobe… but my makeup bag has bared the brunt of it too. Why is it that all your makeup decides to run out at the same time? My eyeliner is running out, I had to resort to cutting my foundation in half to get what was left on the inside and my bronzer decided to smash at the same time! So instead of wondering down the max factor isle in Boots, I opted for a cheaper option: collection 2000. Two items for a fiver sound so appealing when you need countless pieces of makeup and have a tenner to your name. But seriously, don’t do it to yourself! Go that little bit longer having a cheeky squirt of your mum’s foundation until you can afford your usual brand. I wish I never wasted that fiver to be honest! The foundation is rubbish, wipes any other makeup you have on completely off and clumps to your skin. And the mascara, broke before I even got a chance to swipe my eyelashes with it.
Moral of the story; quality is always best if you don’t want to go around with a patchy face and shorts that everyone has!
This leads me to say, I have now had to invest in quantity rather than quality, even though it goes against all my buying beliefs. You see, I would much rather save up the money and buy something I know I will love to its last use, than three little things I don’t mind. There’s nothing more satisfying than buying something you are truly happy with, as sad as it sounds it puts me in a good mood all day!
However, times are hard, and the other day I needed a new outfit and instead of heading to Topshop like usual, I had to go to Primark! Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with primark, I can often find some bits in there that are great but it’s just not my thing when I’m looking for a new, unique outfit.
But it gets worse. A lot worse! Not only have I had to make sacrifices with my wardrobe… but my makeup bag has bared the brunt of it too. Why is it that all your makeup decides to run out at the same time? My eyeliner is running out, I had to resort to cutting my foundation in half to get what was left on the inside and my bronzer decided to smash at the same time! So instead of wondering down the max factor isle in Boots, I opted for a cheaper option: collection 2000. Two items for a fiver sound so appealing when you need countless pieces of makeup and have a tenner to your name. But seriously, don’t do it to yourself! Go that little bit longer having a cheeky squirt of your mum’s foundation until you can afford your usual brand. I wish I never wasted that fiver to be honest! The foundation is rubbish, wipes any other makeup you have on completely off and clumps to your skin. And the mascara, broke before I even got a chance to swipe my eyelashes with it.
Moral of the story; quality is always best if you don’t want to go around with a patchy face and shorts that everyone has!
Sunday, 24 July 2011
Top of the Crops
Seeing as its summer … well it’s supposed to be! I’m thinking about getting my long locks chopped and it seems I’m not alone as many celebrities have opted for the shoulder skimming lengths.
However, I am a massive wimp when it comes to my hair, my mum always tells me it’s just hair it’ll grow back but I really can’t be seen with a dodgy do for a couple of months!
Not like Pixie Lott who looks like a 7 year old has hacked it with some arts and crafts scissors. What was she thinking?! Yes, she’s gorgeous but not even Pixie can get away with this chop.
And what about Vanessa Hudgens ?! Now I would never have the confidence to go that short, and to be fair she can pull it off, but she really should have left it at a length where she can still put the boho extensions in!
All bitchiness aside, there are some celebrities who got the cream of the crop, such as Fearne Cotton, who actually pushed me towards the hairdressers. I LOVE her new hair from the cut to the colour; it suits her quirky style and takes us back the sixties.
Another celebrity who has won me over is Scarlett Johansson with her tousled bob. She makes maintaining a bob look easy, as if you could just hop out of bed and look perfect!
Now,, as to whether or not I cut a good 6 inches off my hair or not I’ll have to let you know, but with celebrities like Fearne and Scarlett around I can see it happening a lot sooner than later.
However, I am a massive wimp when it comes to my hair, my mum always tells me it’s just hair it’ll grow back but I really can’t be seen with a dodgy do for a couple of months!
Not like Pixie Lott who looks like a 7 year old has hacked it with some arts and crafts scissors. What was she thinking?! Yes, she’s gorgeous but not even Pixie can get away with this chop.
And what about Vanessa Hudgens ?! Now I would never have the confidence to go that short, and to be fair she can pull it off, but she really should have left it at a length where she can still put the boho extensions in!
All bitchiness aside, there are some celebrities who got the cream of the crop, such as Fearne Cotton, who actually pushed me towards the hairdressers. I LOVE her new hair from the cut to the colour; it suits her quirky style and takes us back the sixties.
Another celebrity who has won me over is Scarlett Johansson with her tousled bob. She makes maintaining a bob look easy, as if you could just hop out of bed and look perfect!
Now,, as to whether or not I cut a good 6 inches off my hair or not I’ll have to let you know, but with celebrities like Fearne and Scarlett around I can see it happening a lot sooner than later.
Friday, 22 July 2011
Working Hard for the Money
You can put it off for as long as possible (i sure as hell did) but when push comes to shove, it comes to that day where your savings (i wish i had some in the first place!) or parent's account just can't put up with your demands anymore and you hear those dreaded words; "Get a job!"
Unfortunately, this is exactly what happened to me about a week ago. The remains of my student loan had been soaked up by the house rent so i thought it was time to write a CV! Having only two jobs in my life, with one lasting 4 shifts i didn’t have much to write. You can always write some little white lies on your CV though can't you? Let’s just hope they don't ring up my neighbour thinking i actually used to babysit the daughter they never had!
However, being as lazy as i am, i put it off. And off. And off again until my rent was due out and i didn’t have the money. So what did i do? Panic my arse off and go to every cafe in the area and give them my details. Yet however how desperate i was, when my mum suggested working in Tesco express round the corner and Asda in town, i turned my nose up it thinking about the uniform and how i couldn’t possibly be seen in it.
Be warned though readers, just think of the money and not the outfit! Having it been about 2 weeks since i gave out my details to just about everyone, i hadn’t heard anything! The due date was coming closer and my bank balance was getting lower and i was becoming more desperate. So desperate that i accepted my only job offer of a chip shop that one of the cafes that I had asked in passed my number to.
And yes, i took the job! I have to wear a vile stripy tabard and meet and greet customers with greasy chips for 20 hours a week. It’s not the job I’d hoped for, like working in Topshop and receiving their discount but when times get hard i guess you have to be grateful for anything!
Now i wish that at the beginning of the summer i went and looked for a job to feed my clothes addiction and pay for nights out that i had to miss out on!
I'll get there one day, I'll be a Topshop stylist and never have to ask if you want it open or wrapped again. But until then, don't knock a chippy, it’s what helps you swap that horrible tabard at the end of the day for that new dress you've had your eye on at the end of the day.
Unfortunately, this is exactly what happened to me about a week ago. The remains of my student loan had been soaked up by the house rent so i thought it was time to write a CV! Having only two jobs in my life, with one lasting 4 shifts i didn’t have much to write. You can always write some little white lies on your CV though can't you? Let’s just hope they don't ring up my neighbour thinking i actually used to babysit the daughter they never had!
However, being as lazy as i am, i put it off. And off. And off again until my rent was due out and i didn’t have the money. So what did i do? Panic my arse off and go to every cafe in the area and give them my details. Yet however how desperate i was, when my mum suggested working in Tesco express round the corner and Asda in town, i turned my nose up it thinking about the uniform and how i couldn’t possibly be seen in it.
Be warned though readers, just think of the money and not the outfit! Having it been about 2 weeks since i gave out my details to just about everyone, i hadn’t heard anything! The due date was coming closer and my bank balance was getting lower and i was becoming more desperate. So desperate that i accepted my only job offer of a chip shop that one of the cafes that I had asked in passed my number to.
And yes, i took the job! I have to wear a vile stripy tabard and meet and greet customers with greasy chips for 20 hours a week. It’s not the job I’d hoped for, like working in Topshop and receiving their discount but when times get hard i guess you have to be grateful for anything!
Now i wish that at the beginning of the summer i went and looked for a job to feed my clothes addiction and pay for nights out that i had to miss out on!
I'll get there one day, I'll be a Topshop stylist and never have to ask if you want it open or wrapped again. But until then, don't knock a chippy, it’s what helps you swap that horrible tabard at the end of the day for that new dress you've had your eye on at the end of the day.
Thursday, 9 June 2011
Feeling Festive?
Don't worry, I'm not talking about christmas already - although it is only 6 months away, I'm talking about the highlight of most peoples summer... Festivals!
Now I've never been to one, being a student and all my loan won't stretch that far after blowing it all in Topshop on loan day, but i can't help but love the fashion. The closest I've got to going to a festival is pitching up a tent with my wellies and denim shorts on in my front room, watching V Fest on the tele, eating a cold can of beans!
But if i did ever go, I would have to take about 8 suitcases! I always see so many people like Sienna Miller and Alexa Chung throwing themselves into the festival pit of fashion and looking amazing in their floral dresses and boots or hotpants and trilby hats!
If i were going this year i would say my top six pieces to wear would be:
1. Wellies - a standard staple for the english weather! But if i had to pick any wellies i would usually always say Hunter wellies in a classic green or red, but this year i think I would mix it up a little and splash out on some Timberland Welfleet wellies, they're give a bit more of an edge to your outfit and if bought in black they'll go with anything.
2. Denim shorts - the official piece of clothing that I'm sure were made for festivals! But a good highwasted pair that keep my bum cheeks in would suit me fine, in a washed out denim look that'll look fresher than you by the end of the weekend.
3. Crochet waistcoat - best piece to bring the festival trends up to 2011.
4. Rain coat - You know what England's weather is like, so you'd be silly not to pack a coat! If i were getting one this year i'd want a bright polkadot one, if you have to wear it it'll cover up your outfit so it has to be a statment cover up.
5. Sunnies - you know it's summer when you get your sunnies out so you'll need a good, oversized pair to take to festival. They'll be handy to cover up your hungover, puffy eyes in the morning too.
6. Hat - It would be a crime not to wear a hat to a festival, my all time favourites are trilby hats because i think they scream festival chic and you can get floral and bright bands around them to set your outfit. They also hide your hair on the final day when it's greasy enough to fry an egg in!
Don't get me wrong, the amazing acts playing at all the festivals are what effect your decision of which one to go to and create the experience, but for me right now its more a fashion festival than a music festival! Hopefully next year i'll be able to rock out to Ellie Goulding in my denims somewhere.
Now I've never been to one, being a student and all my loan won't stretch that far after blowing it all in Topshop on loan day, but i can't help but love the fashion. The closest I've got to going to a festival is pitching up a tent with my wellies and denim shorts on in my front room, watching V Fest on the tele, eating a cold can of beans!
But if i did ever go, I would have to take about 8 suitcases! I always see so many people like Sienna Miller and Alexa Chung throwing themselves into the festival pit of fashion and looking amazing in their floral dresses and boots or hotpants and trilby hats!
If i were going this year i would say my top six pieces to wear would be:
1. Wellies - a standard staple for the english weather! But if i had to pick any wellies i would usually always say Hunter wellies in a classic green or red, but this year i think I would mix it up a little and splash out on some Timberland Welfleet wellies, they're give a bit more of an edge to your outfit and if bought in black they'll go with anything.
2. Denim shorts - the official piece of clothing that I'm sure were made for festivals! But a good highwasted pair that keep my bum cheeks in would suit me fine, in a washed out denim look that'll look fresher than you by the end of the weekend.
3. Crochet waistcoat - best piece to bring the festival trends up to 2011.
4. Rain coat - You know what England's weather is like, so you'd be silly not to pack a coat! If i were getting one this year i'd want a bright polkadot one, if you have to wear it it'll cover up your outfit so it has to be a statment cover up.
5. Sunnies - you know it's summer when you get your sunnies out so you'll need a good, oversized pair to take to festival. They'll be handy to cover up your hungover, puffy eyes in the morning too.
6. Hat - It would be a crime not to wear a hat to a festival, my all time favourites are trilby hats because i think they scream festival chic and you can get floral and bright bands around them to set your outfit. They also hide your hair on the final day when it's greasy enough to fry an egg in!
Don't get me wrong, the amazing acts playing at all the festivals are what effect your decision of which one to go to and create the experience, but for me right now its more a fashion festival than a music festival! Hopefully next year i'll be able to rock out to Ellie Goulding in my denims somewhere.
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