Get the Chinoiserie and Eastern futurism look
Chinoiserie is a beautiful and elegant style inspired by art and design from China, Japan and other Asian countries. Throughout the years many British designers have been influenced by this style and have adapted it to their own. Designs inspired by the Chinoiserie look can be seen in many places and vary greatly throughout the... Read more...
Our top 5 fashion blogs for August
Leading on from Usain Bolt’s seemingly effortless performance at the London 2012 Olympics, Theo’s top 5 fashion blogs for August all have an element of ‘cool’. His featured posts range from the uber-chic sports jacket to the Dior’s timeless style. 1) Batch Please - British fashion takes center stage during the London 2012 Olympic Games closing... Read more...
Our top 5 fashion blogs for July
As we approach mid-summer, fashion (like the British weather) is changing all the time. This week Theo, our Social Media intern, shows us his top 5 fashion blogs for July. He looks at an array of different trends, from denim to sport-chic. 1) Refinery29 – 6 Don’t-miss denim trends for Spring/Summer Denim is a style... Read more...
How to create an exotic safari in your home
Animal prints within a home can transform any room into a glamorous paradise. Exotic prints can transport you from reality to the plains of Africa! Leopard and zebra print are by far the most popular in interiors; most commonly used as a rug or wallpaper. Another interesting way of incorporating this trend into your home is... Read more...
How to bring catwalk inspiration into your home
London Fashion Week showcased an abundant collection of fabulous British fashion. Glistening metallics, as seen at the David Koma Autumn/Winter Collection 2012 and Matthew Williamson catwalks, were magnificently captivating. The relationship between fashion seen on the catwalk and interior trends is ever-growing and beautifully narrowing. Transmitted straight from the catwalk into your home, one can... Read more...
Design inspiration: Festival trends 2011
With Radio 1′s Big Weekend, Secret Garden Party and Glastonbury just around the corner it’s time to dust the cobwebs off the camping gear, shake out your tent and ransack your wardrobe in preparation for the upcoming festival season. Image credit: blogs.mirror.co.uk If you’ve got that festival feeling but look more geek than chic in... Read more...
Trend report: Cirque de Spring
Win £1500 shopping spree at NET-A-PORTER.COM! Enter our Cirque de Spring moodboard competition for your chance to win. And follow NET-A-PORTER.COM's ten rules to create their Cirque de Spring trend. Read more...
Translating the Sally Jane Vintage look into an interior
Introducing Sally Jane Vintage … This dreamy blog compiles a collection of creative, inspired posts and beautiful imagery. Everything from quirky photography to movies and music to amazing fashion, both new and vintage. It also serves as an archive for the vintage clothing sold through Sally Jane Vintage on Etsy. We’re very excited to be... Read more...
Top trends from London fashion Week: the round up
When I got chatting to Holly Springett at a blogger meet-up mydeco had organised in London back in January, I immediately secured her as our voice for London Fashion Week. Not only is she a freelance fashion journalist and blogger, but you can tell she knows what’s hot and what’s not. Here’s what she thought... Read more...
Exclusive interview with Celia Birtwell: Fashion or furnishings?
Designing fashion and soft furnishings… same beef or a different story? ‘The difference between designing for the home and for fashion is enormous,’ veteran textile designer (in fashion and interiors) Celia Birtwell told me last week. ’Fashion moves so fast and is so demanding that there is little time to rest and take stock. ’Home’ has longevity.’... Read more...
Trend alert: get in touch with your wildlife side
Wildlife has been fluttering its pretty wings all over the place, from fashion magazines, textiles, accessories, jewellery and cushions to our office’s windowsills (baa!) and even our stylist’s t-shirts! Image credit:ecogreenandinbetween The wildlife trend is all about getting in touch with nature, whether that involves getting out in the garden or bringing it into your... Read more...
