2 posts tagged “fashion”
Peaches Geldof is clearly dillusional and I love Nylon magazine and cannot even begin to express my disappointment in their decision to employ her as a columnist. But today she has decided to share more pearls of wisdom with the world through her second column for the style magazine. One of the key aspects of journalism is research; It's the base of all pieces. On this basis I would like to suggest that Peaches looks up what 'fashion' is as clearly she currently doesn't think that it includes Vivienne Westwood, grunge (created by Marc Jacobs) or hippie chic (e.g. boho sported by nearly every British celeb under 25 you can name in the past 10 years not to mention Matthew Williamson).
"Most people who know me know I don’t follow fashion. I mean, I just dyed the tips of my hair blue for God’s sake. I hate stars who look totally overstyled, like Victoria Beckham; give me Courtney Love, with her babydoll nighties and ripped fishnet tights, any day. For me, fashion is about pushing boundaries. Vivienne Westwood once told me that people who aren’t creative or have no love for art don’t dress up, I asked her why people should and she replied simply, “Because it’s fun.” Sage advice. Here are some trends I’m looking forward to in the coming year."
Further highlights include, "Fortunately, this [hippie chic] is still very fashionable," and "Grunge is back. These are comfortable, cozy, and you can take one right off your old man’s back." Bob Geldof - grunge legend.
There are some great comments underneath too showing love to young Peaches:
"MARIA 11/20/2008: i don't follow fashion my ass! if she didn't follow fashion she would have a piece of string around her forehead or be wearing these 60's style clothes! correct me if i'm wrong, but these things ARE in fashion nowadays aren't they?"
"MEGHAN 11/20/2008: -3 stars for peaches claiming she doesn't follow fashion...seriously? who are you trying to impress? nylon is a fashion magazine, you know, and you are writing for them..."
"SHANNA 11/20/2008: The music options seemed sound but the girl hasn't got a clue about fashion!"
"PEACHESISTEDIOUS 11/24/2008: OHMIGOD you dyed your hair blue! How... 2001! Seriously how do you manage to stay ahead in fashion? Well, by stealing stuff mainly I guess, staying ahead of the cops."
"BELLAROSA 11/24/2008: "and dont lisent to the haters what do they know? " Well we know she is a bellend that cannot write, doesn't know music and least of all knows fashion. FYI she is a bit of a joke here in the UK. Does Nylon know that? That you employd someone who has as much street cred as the crew of the Hills? Plus we all know she has loose fingers, is rude and seen a sa spoilt rich kid."
Oh I need to stop. So compulsive though!
Read all of Peaches words of wisdom here.
I cannot stand winter. It is no secret and if you have so much as said 'hi' to me you are probably aware of this fact. I am also not a great fan of the small suburban midlands town that I grew up in, although I can guarantee that if you have been there your feelings will be similar. Despite this, every so often, even in the winter months I must travel the distance to Deadendsville. Packing for this trip is often a problem as it is actually colder despite only being 100 miles North of the great capital. It also rains more (has anybody else noticed that it hardly ever rains in London?) and you have to be able to drive (e.g sensible footwear). Nothing about that criteria sounds particularly sexy does it?
In the past when I was still studying (and slightly foolish) I thought it was important to wow the midlands with my ahead-of-the-times fashion. When many people in this town still consider boho and fake-ugg boots to be the style du jour (and not in a she-raaa way) this is not exactly a challenge. However, I quickly cottoned on that nobody so much as batted a fake eyelash at my amazing-style-breakthroughs (sic) and I merely left myself open to abuse from my Mother. Not to mention feeling slightly cold.
Now that I am older and probably not any wiser I do not strive for such style icon status. In fact, one might argue that I aim for quite the opposite channeling a celeb going incognito. When visiting the surburban towns, you must be prepared for the countryside which nestles on your doorstep and that is certainly not a place for the latest Jimmy Choos or J Brand wide leg jeans. Yesterday, I braved the elements and took my young nephews to the woods. I find that the best attire for this environment is wellies, old jeans, knitwear, old coat (maybe even a fleece!), woolly hat and gloves. This is clearly a look you could achieve with some dignity if you have an endless bank account (after all the Queen is now a style icon) think Hunter Wellies (pictured), Superfine skinnies, cashmere, a Barbour jacket and cashmere winter accessories. There was a barbour coat on offer but the smell repulses me.
Yesterday however, I was also offered a new addition to my outdoor get-up, a pair of thick walking socks! What a treat for my toes these are! They're so thick and soft and although the colour lets them down slightly I cannot see a bad thing in them. They're large size means that ultimately most of my shoes no longer fit me but I see no reason to leave the house when I can be this snug and warm inside, well at least not until flip-flop weather resumes. You may be able to tell that I am wearing them right now. Hmmm. Maybe it is time to give up the comfy socks and go back to uncomfortable heels, after all, nobody said fashion was supposed to be comfortable.
