Kids... Don't they grow up quickly?

Suri Cruise is a pretty darn adorable but this photo is just plain disturbing. The three year old was photographed wearing sparkly high heels whilst wandering around town with her mum (not digging the sparkly heels out of mummy’s closet and playing dress up, she is actually wearing a pair of tiny sparkly heels out and about). Some of my 25 year old friends cannot even walk in high heels. That is so warped!

What is even stranger is that she is also drinking something from a Starbucks coffee cup (I hope it is a hot chocolate). My mouth is hanging open. Can children just be children? This photo is just so bizarre. She looks like a miniature sized adult. Like a Shetland pony or something. Yikes!

The Lovely Lauren

Darn Lauren! You look so pretty and this cute little vibrant dress. She is truly the epitome of LA summer babe. Why did you leave the Hills? I miss you already. Sigh.

Winter Wish List

The winter chill is upon us. I had hoped to bulk up my winter wardrobe, but it is still looking as skeletal as ever (can one wear summer dresses with tights this winter? Me thinks no). This is my winter wish list…

Topshop shaggy goat hair jacket - OK I am feeling sorry for the goats but I really like this jacket. Sorry Wayne (my pet goat from when I was a child)...

Vivienne Westwood bag – hurrah for faux crocodile skin!

Auburn locks – I really want hair like Karen Elson. She is so totally gorgeous! Jack White – you are a lucky man.

Cath Kidston mittens – they are so cute and childlike. Make my cold hands happy? Yes please!

Topshop leopard print hat – definitely will keep my little ears warm and toasty on cold winter nights.

Big snugly coatigans – I really like the whole chunky cardigan doubling up as a coat look. I think it looks really elegant but also a bit bohemian at the same time. Definitely the look I am after (photo from Grazia)

Alexander Mcqueen boots – I think I am in serious love with these boots.

Topshop fluffy gloves – I tried these on the other day and they were so awesome. I felt like I had stuffed animals for hands. The only problem will be gripping things…

A fold away bike – yeah OK that seems more like a summer purchase but I love these bikes. It looks like people are riding this strange contraptions which is half bike / half scooter. They are so cute! Also this dude looks so cool posing with his (photo from jak & jil).

Queen of Diamonds

A few weeks ago I got some new Doc Boots for winter. In winter I trudge around in flat shoes most of the time so Doc Boots are pretty perfect. They are warm, flat, comfortable and they look really cool. Mine are patent black leather so they are really shiny and I feel like I am 13 again.

Jean Paul Gaultier is keen on Dr. Martens at the moment too. He has given the classic boot a makeover by perforating them with diamond shapes. I think they are really cool. Can I girl own two pairs of Doc Boots? I think so!

The September Issue

I saw the September Issue at the movies over the weekend. For those of you who have not seen it, what are you doing? It is totally awesome. Get down to your nearest cinema or order it on Amazon straight away!

I came out of the September Issue totally stunned by the incredibleness of Grace Coddington (Vogue’s Creative Director) and her ability to dream up these amazing landscapes for fashion photo shoots. Looking at fashion pictures in most magazines there seems to be little emphasis placed on the atmosphere the photo evokes. Typically a model stands in some setting and has her photo taken and the clothes look amazing and the model looks gorgeous but that seems to be the extent of the photograph. Grace Coddington dreams up these amazing settings and this becomes as influential to the shoot as the clothes and the models. It is quite remarkable. Some of us might be lucky to have one fashion shoot idea as remarkable as Grace Coddington’s, yet each issue she musters up numerous striking photo shoots which are always fresh, unique and totally imaginative.

In the September Issue I fell in love with Grace Coddington’s 1920’s shoot. It was so beautiful. The real purpose of this entry is just for me to post pictures from this shoot. I really cannot get enough of them.

Photos - http://www.style.com/

Where the Wild Things Are

Growing up I loved Where the Wild Things Are (who didn’t?) It is such a magical story and the illustrations are so incredible. I am so excited about the release of the film. I saw the preview for it yesterday and almost burst with excitement. Spike Jonze is an incredible filmmaker so I cannot wait for his wacky and wonderful interpretation of the book.

In the meantime I was reading about the label Opening Ceremony and how they have launched a new clothing collection inspired by Where the Wild Things Are. The collection consists of snug faux fur pieces based on characters from the book. I am heading off to Iceland soon, and I am so tempted to get the all in one play suit which Max wears throughout the book. It looks so snug!

A Nightmare Before Christmas

In anticipation of his retrospective at New York's Museum of Modern Art, these Tim Burton inspired photos were featured in Harper’s Bazaar October issue (just in time for Halloween!)

These photos are absolutely gorgeous and really quite Magical. I love the Gothic and stylish feel to Tim Burton's films. He is truly and amazing filmmaker and artist. Wish I was in New York...