Showing posts with label Burberry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Burberry. Show all posts

Monday, 14 January 2013

We Need To Talk About Cara

Cara Delevingne. The name that has the fashion world buzzing with excitement. The expression-filled face that is everywhere. The personality that bubbles over with a youthful vigour. There are even whispers that she will be, or already is, "The New Kate Moss". And as her friend Rihanna would say This Girl Is On Fire. Fashion Fire.

Needless to say Miss Delevingne has had a fortunate upbringing. She, along with her elder sisters Chloe and Poppy, attended prestigious boarding schools, and are friends with many an influential person from royalty to rockstar offspring. Her father is a "property man", and the girls enjoyed a luxurious upbringing in Belgravia, London. Not only was she born with a silver spoon in her mouth, but she was also born with extraordinarily good genes and mile high legs!

But, to Cara's credit, where most people would rest on their diamond-crusted laurels, she's used her connections, good looks, and vivacious personality to her advantage, and has worked incredibly hard to prove herself in the ruthless world of fashion. She's fearless. And fashion loves fearless. She's not afraid to make a fool of herself, and I believe that's what makes her such a fantastic model with such a solid fan-base. Her Instagram is overflowing with goofy pictures which make you want to hang out with her, yet on the catwalk she transforms into a fierce creature who can carry any outfit.


She is even loved by Vogue - the ultimate seal of approval for any model wanting to make it. In the British February edition they released some incredible figures about her season - she walked in 38 shows, showcasing 54 different looks, spending an impressive four-and-a-half hours on the catwalk. No wonder she was named the British Fashion Council's Model of the Year.


She's become a regular in the Burberry campaigns and catwalk shows - some of my favourite "Cara" shoots - recently starring alongside Romeo Beckham. Take a peek at my favourite shot below, and also some of my other favourite "Cara" campaigns. 




These three campaigns are impressive feats for a 20-year-old model. She's shown she's versatile and willing to put the hard-yards in. However, the best is yet to come. The cover of the Spring/Summer edition of LOVE magazine was leaked on Instagram, and, you've guessed it, it's a picture of Cara on the front. I think it's her best yet. What do you think?


The issue is out on 4th February in the UK, and I can't wait to get my hands on a copy to see the rest of the shoot. 

So, Miss Delevingne is doing pretty well for her young years! It's not even surprising that "la cara" in Spanish translates to "face" - she really is the face of the moment. 

Now all that's left to do is to wait and see how her career unfolds. What do you think Cara's future holds?

Love Lucy x

Thursday, 8 November 2012

November Wish List: Top Ten

So, as some of you may have noticed, I haven't posted in a while. Unfortunately technology failed me at the beginning of October and crippled my chances of posting... but I am now back, and armed with a brand new laptop! I am very excited about my return to blogging, and have lots of exciting things to share with you all over the next couple of weeks.

As is becoming tradition, my first post each month is my top ten wish list, and I'm not one to break tradition, so November will be no different! I'm very much looking forward to the festive season, so sparkles feature heavily (I love sparkles at Christmas time!). Winter accessories are essential in the UK at the moment, and I love to be toasty, so I'll definitely be topping up my wardrobe with items such as the Topshop bobble hat. Here is my November wish list:

1.


GUCCI
leopard print velvet dress
£2,120

2.

CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA
dolly
£595



3.


BURBERRY
gold studded gloves
£395

4.

FRENCH SOLE
henrietta multi glitter
£100

5.


ANYA HINDMARCH
marano dancer with led lights in halo
£495


6.



BARRY M
silver glitter nail paint
£2.99

7.

TOPSHOP
tailored boucle jacket
£75
8.

MIU MIU
glitter belt
£195

9.



TOPSHOP
camo print dress
£75

10.
TOPSHOP
petrol bobble hat
£14

It's good to be back! What's on your wish list for November?

Love Lucy x

P.S. To learn more about Anya's Marano Dancer bag read my post from September on London's Vogue's Fashion Night Out here: www.lucyvictoriajackson.blogspot.co.uk

Monday, 1 October 2012

October Wish List: Top Ten

The nights are drawing in, the temperature is cooling, and I have the flu. So the only thing cheering me up at the moment is the thought of some new Autumn purchases! Here's what's on my October Wish List:

1.

H&M
black padded jacket with faux fur hood
£29.99

2.


TOPSHOP
tile knitted jaquard dress
£45

3. 


CUTLER & GROSS
1083 blue turtle sunglasses
£310

4.
BURBERRY
leather-trimmed rabbit-felt fedora
£350

5. 

COS
navy silk t-shirt
£59

6.

TOPSHOP
metallic jaquard dip skirt
£40

7. 


MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA
crepe and pleated silk dress
£1,045

8. 

FRENCH SOLE
henrietta orange woven leather
£130

9.

WHISTLES
georgia oversized tweed blouse
£125

10.

MULBERRY
lily shoulder with chain
£1,100

What's on your October Wish List?

Love Lucy x

Sunday, 30 September 2012

There's Something About Burberry

I love fashion. It excites me. But every now and again a fashion house creates something so spectacularly special, that to call my feelings excitement would be an understatement. This month Burberry has given me an indescribable buzz that I just can't seem to shake off (it doesn't help that I work 200 metres from the newly renovated Regents Street flagship!) Fashion is constantly pushing boundaries and conquering new territory, but Burberry smashes these boundaries, and is consistently miles ahead of any other fashion house in terms of innovation. For Burberry, fashion is about creating a unique and modern way of life, whilst keeping British classics at the forefront of their campaigns. They relentlessly pursue the possibilities of fashion, whilst not forgetting their heritage; and what is most impressive is that they pull it off with seeming ease and that certain ultra-cool attitude that only Burberry can exude.

If you don't believe me then simply have a look at their newly renovated flagship on Regents Street, London. They took the concept of a traditionally luxurious store and added modernity through cleverly utilised technology. The glorious pompous ceilings, the grand theatre-like staircases, and the beautifully crafted chandeliers, are edgily contrasted by digitally created thunderstorms, fitting rooms with screens which show pieces on the catwalk, and a large screen which is capable of live-streaming catwalk shows from around the globe.




The brand describes the store as 'future-proof', and it is obvious as to why. It has that untouchable British Burberry atmosphere, created by clashing the grandeur of old with the technology of now. Another deliciously tempting aspect of the store is that it is the only place where you can pick up pieces from their exclusive Regents Street collection. The collection is modeled by Burberry's golden girl, Cara Delevigne, and the pieces are quite simply exquisite.




A September blog post on Burberry would not be complete without mentioning their thrilling Burberry Prorsum SS13 collection which was shown at London Fashion Week. I watched the show online, and by the end of it I was simply stunned into silence. Normally when I watch a show I am busy making notes and internally commenting on each outfit, but watching the Burberry Prorsum SS13 show unfold, all I could do was gawp in amazement. I really cannot find the words to explain how I felt about the show; it was just stunning, and glowed with that special Burberry magic that no other brand can seem to touch. Yes, it is one of the more commercial brands in the industry, but Christopher Bailey makes commercial delightfully luxurious and awe-inspiring. The closing moments of the show where the crowds were treated to visuals of a model-parade-shaped-rainbow created a very special fashion moment. My eyes didn't quite know where to look, but the overall affect was absolutely beautiful. Here are some of my favourite looks (although it is impossible to choose):









Burberry are definitely my brand of the month - no mean feat considering that this September has been one of the most exciting in the history of fashion. It seems that something is stirring in the fashion industry - a feeling that fashion is growing - and Burberry are certainly leading the way in this fashion revolution!

Love Lucy x