Ginge of The Week: PALOMA FAITH!

Is there an unwritten rule out there that says if you're a ginger songstress 

you just have to be a little bit kooky?! 

Whatever the case may be, I'm a fan of

PALOMA FAITH 

and her luscious autumnal copper locks, so I crown her with this week's ultimate ginger honour!

MX

Versace for H&M

The much anticipated Versace for H&M Collection is almost here! And just as exciting is the amazing ad which has finally been launched. I'm pleased to announce I was lucky enough to assist on the filming of this little beauty! Filmed at Black island Studios here in London, it must be the largest scale production I have ever witnessed. In fact I had no idea just how much work goes into the production of a project of this calibre. Donatella and her daughter Allegra were there on set and seemed very lovely.



I had the job of looking after that little piece of gorgeousness you may have spotted in the video- male model, River Viipieri (above). Duties included taking him for smoothies and ensuring he didn't mess up his hair or run away. (Oh poor me! The joy of being an assistant! He was absolutely delightful and very entertaining to say the least) With his sights set on acting when his modelling days are over, River is definitely one to watch out for in the future.

*Click on the title of the post to see the full video, it's all about fashion and fantasy combining- Versace style! AMAZING!!*

Following the success of H&M's other annual collaborations with designers such as Stella McCartney and Cavalli, this time it was Versace's turn to hit the high street.
The collection is bold, beautiful, colourful and everything you would expect from Versace. From the campaign to the video and the collection itself, there is nothing watered down about this collaboration so join the queue for your own piece of designer fashion history. In selected stores November 17th.

Mx

Hair Extraordinaire

Back in July, I introduced you to the hair talents of Charlie Le Mindu His most recent show, entitled 'Burka Curfew' for On/Off (sponsored by L'Oreal Professionel) held for the first time this season at Paris Fashion Week.

As the first hairdresser to actually show at Fashion Week, he has been successfully doing so since 2009, creating a link between the hair and fashion world in a way that has never been done before. His extreme creations, may not be wearable in every day life, yet I'm sure we can all appreciate the amazing skill and imagination behind his work. Like an avant garde editorial brought to life on the catwalk, with the right mix of high fashion and controversy, he never fails to deliver a captivating collection.

Charlie's SS12 collection pushed the boundaries of reality and fantasy, featuring a colour pallette of midnight black with a high gloss finish and deep ink blue tones throughout. It followed an Arabic theme showcasing his fabulous hairy creations from wigs and hair pieces to actual dresses made from hair- some of which have been recently worn by Lady Gaga herself who is an avid fan of Charlie's work.

Here are just a few images from this collection:

This dress, above, featured false nails & hair as an embellishment!

The Only Way Is Ginger!

Every hairdresser has a Denman brush in their kit! You know my quest for all things orange includes many other things and not just hair colour. So imagine my delight when I received this limited edition, orange fragranced Denman brush of my own. The perfect Ginger's hairbrush! It comes in 5 different luscious, fruity flavours so I suggest you get one to match your hair colour.

Fingers crossed with the success of this range, they might expand it a little next year.... My request?

A ginger 'flavoured' Denman! It will be the ultimate Ginger styling must have, for sure.
Love it!

Priced at under £10 it's also this week's BBM
(bargain beauty must-have)
MX

Ps Happy Birthday Lil Sis, Carla in Australia...
Remember, remember the 5th of November- they have fireworks here on your birthday!!

Ginge of The Week: Tori Amos!

Before there was Florence, there was Tori Amos, the original flame haired, cool n kooky songstress. I was gutted to discover a little too late as I left deep dark west London to fly home to the east, that she was playing at the Hammersmith Apollo last night! I'm loving this old pic of Tori for it's 90's authenticity, you must have caught on to my 90's fascination at least a little bit by now. However two decades on, at 46 she still has the Ginger attitude, talent and of course, electrifying hair colour that make her worthy of this week's Ginger honour!
MX

Happy Birthday to Us!

Who can believe it's November already? It feels like yesterday was the Royal Wedding but here we are are, the clocks have changed last weekend and the Christmas lights are just about to go on! I love the vibe in London leading up to Christmas. Its all about ice skating, mulled wine and parties!

As it's November, it is birthday season in my family-
Happy Birthday Katie!

With Marple's very own birthday just around the corner (yes, I'm trying to come to terms with this!) this month in fact- I'm on a quest to find the best in anti-ageing products around! I'm all for lotions and potions to keep me looking younger than my years without the need for any nasties.... Well, not just yet anyway. If this changes, I will be sure to let you know! So let me know your favourite products.... Is there a miracle product out there, I'm yet to discover?!
MX




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Foxy's Frightful Fashion Fix

For this weekend's Halloween antics, I dressed as my 'stage name'- the Fox!
Makeup & hair was inspired by Topshop Unique AW11. Although, I apparently looked more cute than scary! (Foxes can be evil, can't they? After all they used to eat the chickens on my Grandma's farm when I was little- bad foxes!!)







Anyhow, enough about foxes!



My gorgeous friends Sophia (above) & Christel both held Halloween/birthday parties at theirs and I must say all guests went to fabulous effort on the night as far as costumes were concerned. However, I do feel for anyone holding a house party as the clean up must be horrendous! (sorry girls, I was in no fit state to help on Sunday... I blame you!






And the best Halloween award goes to:
PHIL
once again you have rocked Halloween with totally fabulous look (Mr Skeleton) .......Mr Vampire ain't bad either!

MX