A Capite Ad Calcem: 2012

Saturday 7 July 2012

BEAUTIFULLY BRITISH

The Burberry Autumn / Winter 2012 collection is fashion patriotism at it's finest. Quintessentially chic and sophisticated Burberry with a quirky nod towards street style. Featuring cropped bomber jackets, bow-tie belts cinching in peplum-cut waists with a range of accessories including gloves and umbrellas fully loaded with studs, doctor bags with animal head door-knockers and herringbone flat caps all displaying elements characteristic of the city.

The campaign, starring singer Roo Panes and up-and-coming actress Garbriella Wilde take centre-stage in the London-themed photographs and short films with aim to celebrate Britishness.

“We wanted to play with everything that’s at the heart of the Burberry world — celebrating our brand and London through imagery, film, music, weather and our iconic outerwear, all in a very poetic and British way,” Chief Creative Officer for Burberry - Christopher Bailey

Ending in a typical whimsical and fanciful final foray, a clap of thunder and lightening followed by a downpour of rain over the glasshouse tent situated in Kensington Gardens added to the perfect finale which showcased the array of studded umbrellas.

Saturday 30 June 2012

FATAL ATTRACTION

Ever wondered why girls have an unhealthy obsession with the colour pink?

Well... scientific studies have shown that generally people prefer the colour blue, although it is has been found that females tend to pick out the redder shades of blue. Women's ability to better discriminate red from green could have evolved due to sex-specific divisions of labour: while men hunted, women gathered, and they had to be able to spot the ripe berries and fruits .....

So, bearing this in mind whilst I was doing the weekly grocery shop(!) I thought it completely fair and justifiable that when I got home that day I would make the following purchases, all of which were inevitably pink. So next time you're uhm-ing and ah-ing over that pink must-have item; go ahead guilt-free and without hesitation. After all, it's in our genes ;)