a stylist's diary: April 2012

Thursday, 26 April 2012

Seeing Double

~~Seeing Double~~

So, something I'm really into this week is Denim! Double denim has one of those rules in fashion where by the boundaries are blurred... some people say its wrong! Double denim is a no, no! ...but then, there's those people who challenge this and create collections featuring the trend... and I must say I am definitely a DD believer!

Mother knows best...

JodieRosanna Age 7

DanielJohn Age 3

I think it was when I found these old photographs of my younger brother and I that I realised ...this is why I LOVE double denim!

...sometimes it just works.

These s/s 2012 collections are living proof that double denim can work...

~~Genetic Denim~~

With this collection I love the fact that all the denim remains the same, it's dark and unbleached and isn't afraid to make the full Double Denim statement.

~~Blank NYC~~

This collection focuses more on combining different types of denim in each outfit; using coloured skinny's with denim shirts and combining different bleached denims... its still double denim, just less in your face!

When braving the DD look it's all about one of two things:

-If you're super confident go for the matching double denim! Team up jeans & jackets, shirts & skirts in the same matching denim colour. Be bold and make a true fashion statement.

-However, if you're slightly more reserved go for the not-so-obvious DD look, team up coloured skinnys with a blue denim shirt or mix & match different bleached denims to stay bang on trend and in your comfort zone.

Have fun experimenting!

much love

JodieRosanna

Tuesday, 24 April 2012

It's all so Graphic

~~It's all so Graphic~~

So, this week I've been working very hard at my new role as Editorial Assistant for The Fashion Network. You may have noticed on my facebook and twitter (@JodieRosanna) pages that I have been searching to find T-Shirt brands based in the UK... as a result of this I have now gone T crazy! So I thought it very fitting to dedicate this latest post around some awesome T-shirt brands that I've discovered along the way...

~~Serge DeNimes~~

Clowns Tee

£55

Smoking Tee

£55

Boy Running Tee

£55

~~Taxonomy~~

Hibisucs Tee

£26

Florida Tee

£26

Black Floral Tee

£26

~~Friend or Faux~~

Lock V Neck

£24.95

Califauxnication

£24.95

Faux Off

£24.95

~~New Love Club~~

Starry

£25

Floral

£25

Planets

£25

~~Lifetime~~

Reflections Tee

£30

White Cuba Tee

£30

Living in Harmony Tee

£30

~~Age of Aquarius~~

Print T-shirt

£32

Print T-shirt

£32

WhiteT-shirt

£28

~~Worn by~~

Camo T-shirt

£32

Rebel Yell T-shirt

£32

Money T-shirt

£35

~~Long Clothing~~

Mumbojumbo

£40

VII Tee

£32

Ennesgram Tee

£45

All you lucky guys with so much amazing choice out there!

...although just because it's menswear it doesn't mean us girls can't wear these T's too!

I'll deffo be investing in a Long T!

Happy Shopping!

much love

JodieRosanna

Saturday, 21 April 2012

J'adore le cirque

~~J'adore le cirque~~

So, as a personal project I've been planning a circus themed editorial shoot. Not the regular 'happy go lucky' kind of shoot though, but a more melancholy, moody circus shoot!

I've always wanted to do a shoot around this theme but I felt particularly inspired when I came across these stunning images 'Saltare in Banco' by Pierre Manning...

So with the inspiration flooding my way I put together a plan for a shoot... photographer: check, mua: check and model: check!

And styling wise here's a little sneak peek at what I have planned...

Keep your eyes peeled for more updates & prep on the shoot!

much love

JodieRosanna

Friday, 20 April 2012

What Jodie Wore

~~What Jodie Wore~~

So, I don't know if you've heard the news on twitter or facebook but it seems all my hard work at TFN is paying off as I am now officially an Editorial Assistant!

...I know it's exciting isn't it?

So on my first day in the office under this new role I thought it'd be rather fitting to do a 'What Jodie Wore'...

Shirt: All Saints

Shorts: Topshop (customised by moi)

Tights: Tesco

Shoes: All Saints

much love

JodieRosanna

Festival Fever

~~Festival Fever~~

I am so jealous that I've not had the opportunity to go to Coachella this year ...actually gutted! But that doesn't mean to say I haven't been keeping up with all the latest gossip and style pics. With the first weekend over and the second starting today I have well and truely caught festival fever!

Here are a few festival goers that really caught my eye at refinery29.com...

It seems people have really taken on a true hippy form; wearing cut off shorts and wide brim hats... and the latest floral trend is most definately a strong contender.

If all this festival talk has put you in the mood then (in true Jodie style) I have put together my favorite festival outfit. All available to buy on the great British high street...