Across the Universe

Jennifer Pugh for Planet Blue, 'Paranoid Android' Lookbook 

photographed by Zoey Grossman

Space traveller and model JP takes a cosmic trip across the universe in one of the most recent and more radical offerings from California natives, Planet Blue.  Galaxy and space inspired prints seem to be everywhere at the moment, from Christopher Kane's original Resort collection all the way up to Black Milk's star spangled lycra creations- but I just can't get enough of them!

images via Planet Blue 

Festival Daze

I have a feeling it must be the combination over poring over countless festival inspired look books and the massive influx of Coachella fashion street snaps clogging up my Facebook feed but donning some denim shorts and shades and running away to a summer festival is looking like a really good idea right about now!  Too bad I didn't make Coachella again.  Maybe next year...

I stumbled across this Tumblr from US brand Sugarhigh + Lovestoned and was immediately addicted.  I're re-blogged some of my favourite images above but click through to see bohemian inspired goodness.

images via Sugarhigh + Lovestoned Tumblr, other from various

Free Love

Charlotte Free for Forever 21 in 'Love is Free' 

If it isn't everyone's favourite California dwelling, pastel haired pixie Charlotte Free.  See her pout and play for the camera in the video for Forever 21's Spring 12 campaign, 'Love is Free'.

Is there any stopping this girl's meteoric rise to pink glittering stardom?  Nope, doesn't seem like it!

video via Forever21 on YouTube

The Girl Who Fell to Earth

Marie Hamm in Spanish Moss in 'The Girl Who Fell to Earth'

photographed by Vincent Carafano

Loving the ethereal vibe of this look book from Spanish Moss.  Model Marie Hamm wanders lonely through the desert landscape bedecked in standout pieces by Oz based label All That Remains, including that amazing flame red fringed jacket.

images via Spanish Moss 

Paint Pastel Princess

Pastel hair must truly be the trend that will not die. For numerous seasons now it just seems to just have been gaining momentum. And with the collections for SS12 absolutely crammed full of candy coloured treats, this is one trend that doesn't seem to be disappearing any time soon.

In particular I'm really feeling the washed out candy floss pink which can be seen on the liked of blogger Hannah Metz and fashion photographer Lina Tesch-two girls from opposite ends of the fashion spectrum which just proves that this trend works whether you favour the rock chick look a la Lina or prefer to keep things a little more girlie like Miss Metz' vintage inspired ensembles.

The look can also be seen in several lookbooks for this season. Pink tips are how Topshop have interpreted the trend for their 'Pageant Princess' collection and several different pastel hues were applied to the models' hair in LF Stores festival inspired offerings.

Model Kori Richardson was seen with baby pink tips in her platinum locks was was Lily Donaldson on the cover of Numero Tokyo's April issue. And of course, one of my personal favourites Charlotte Free who's now infamous bubble-gum locks have arguably made her one of most sought after models of the moment, gracing numerous runways, editorials and campaigns from Vogue to Wildfox.

So what do you think?  Has this trend got you reaching for your paint set?  I know I'm tempted...

images from top to bottom via Tumblr, Topshop, Lina Tesch on Lookbook, Hannah & Landon, Fashion Gone Rogue, Love and Mischief Tumblr

Matchy Matchy

clockwise from left: shirt from Zara, pants from H&M, printed trousers and jacket from ASOS, tropical print trousers and jacket from River Island

clockwise from left:  pink jeans and shirt from Elizabeth & James Textile, white jeans and tshirt from Elizabeth & James Textile, pink shrunken blazer and shorts from Topshop, peach blazer and shorts from Topshop


Today I realized that I am totally obsessed with the idea of matching top and bottom halves. I don't know when this idea became acceptable in my mind but I assume it has come from many months of subconsciously absorbing the trend through various fashion blogs.

Whether it's a matching suit jacket and trousers in nearly matching but not quite floral print, or the maybe slightly less visually offensive pairing of top and bottoms in pastel or bleached hues. The former seems to work best as a tailored suit combo a la Celine Resort SS12. But if your budget doesn't stretch to that the high street offers several more affordable takes on the trend. Whilst the latter seems to work equally well as deliciously comfy looking separates, like those from the Elizabeth and James Textile collection.

I have my eye on those printed trousers from ASOS, which would go just as well with a plain jersey tee as they would with a clashing shirt or jacket.  What's your take on the trend? Would you wear matching top and bottoms?

images via wheredidugetthat, River Island, ASOS, vive magazine, Topshop