Pink to make the boys wink

Sibling, Menswear Fall 2015. Image courtesy of Style.com

The perfect shade of red

MaxMara Pre-Fall 2015. View the full collection here. Image courtesy of Style.com

Giambattista Valli Couture: Colour Inspiration

Poison Ivy colour inspiration in Giambattista Valli's Couture collection. I could quite happily separate my wardrobe into; red for day and green for evening, if it meant I could wear these pieces.
#Lovelovelove

Images courtesy of Vogue.com, hearts courtesy of my new photoshop application, not so super but I am slowly learning ; )

Noreen xx

Styling for the hair for photography workshop with Alan Howard

Just a few images from a hair for photography workshop I styled with Alan Howard Hair & Beauty Supplies , Montana Lowery and Y Salon.  All the models' hair looked fabulous, made me want to employ someone to do mine like this every morning!

Noreen xx



More London work

See me on Hope von Joel's blog working super super hard!

http://hopevonjoel.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/backstage-with-mari-surai-shoot.html

Plus some behind the scenes images from Friday's shoot with Hope and the team.

 Lou'Ana, Hope and Sophie

Regan 

Mari Sarai and Regan


Noreen xx

Shoes to buy now

If you don't own a pair of these, why on earth not?   These are the Ugg-haters' answer to heavenly, comfy and versatile daytime footwear.  Buy them now and wear with tapered trousers and silk blouses, tailored shorts with a smart tee or keep it casual with jeans and a slouchy cashmere jumper. 

Image courtesy of NET-A-PORTER

I love these looks below snapped by Tommy Ton during Couture Week in Paris and Sydney Fashion Week.  They're the perfect example of the outfit styles to compliment your new shoes.

Images courtesy of Tommy Ton at Style.com

Noreen xx

Colour me Chanel

What can be said about the Chanel Couture Fall 2012 collection that hasn’t already been said?  Well, here’s one you probably haven’t heard before, I wouldn’t class myself as a huge Chanel fan.  I do like the collections.  They always present something new for the modern-day Chanel woman, whilst remaining true to the house and history of the brand and this is certainly something I admire.  But do I swoon and ‘Oh-Em-Gee’ over the collections?  Maybe over the odd outfit.  Would I wear them, of course, but would I scrimp and save to buy a piece from the collections?  I can think of other designer clothes I’d prefer to spend my rent money on, in order of current preference…Prada, Stella McCartney, Oscar de la Renta, Chlóe, Louis Vuitton and Dior.  I guess I’m just not a Chanel woman, be it modern day or old school.  There isn’t a Chanel collection (other than Resort 2010)  that I can think of that’s made it to my ‘must-try-and-dress-like-this’ wish list….

And then Chanel Couture Fall 2012 came along. Cue The Monkees, I’m a Believer.

This collection has had me swooning and ‘Oh-Em-Gee-ing’ like Matthew McConaughey has just told me I’m a law-breaker.  The sugar coated almond pinks mixed with pewter and glitter, the long elegant silhouettes of the dresses, the high-waisted trousers with the ruffled blouses, the textures, the glitzy tights; did I mention the sugar coated almond pinks?  Swoon.

It was only a matter of time really before a Chanel collection came along with my name on it.  I can see every piece fitting in neatly with my wardrobe and daily style, so it’s safe to say my rent money is well and truly spent.  Come Winter I’ll be living on the streets but I’ll be looking Coco-fabulous.

Here is my ‘must-try-and-dress-like-this’ wish list from the show.

 
 
 

Images courtesy of Vogue.com

Noreen xx

Men's style blogs

I love this nifty little infographic from Complex , they're offering us all a little direction on which blogs to read to suit our tastes in men's fashion and style. The only blog I think is missing on here is TheTieGuy on Tumblr A picture blog of course, (he'd be in the 'Can you read?' 'No' section), he focuses mostly on preppy menswear (my favourite), the pictures are always inspiring and he genuinely knows his stuff. Worth a read...or view my friends. If Ivy League/preppy style is not your thing, then discover which blogs are best suited for you below.

Noreen xx

Teenage kicks

My teen wear shoot featured in the centre page spread for the Metrocentre Summer magazine.

This was such a fun project, first time I'd worked with kids on a photoshoot, they were lots of fun, super polite and very professional.  Who said never work with kids? Pah!

Noreen xx

Stella McCartney Resort 2013

Quite possibly the coolest, most exciting thing in fashion at the minute.  Stella McCartney's Resort 2013 presentation.  Instead of opting for the usual catwalk show as a means of presenting her Resort collection, McCartney chose instead to host a carnival themed garden party.  Guests were treated to the first glimpse of the Resort 2013 collection as well as carnival games, a veggie barbecue and all to the tune of a New Orleans brass band. Check this out!

#lovelovelove

Noreen xx

Afternoon Tea, Champagne and Fashion at Fenwick

Last Thursday I was invited to Fenwick Newcastle for an afternoon of champagne, cakes and fashion, how srcummy?  As part of Newcastle Fashion Week, Fenwick turned it's Cafe 21 restaurant into a catwalk and invited the public and press to view the best of it's international designer womenswear from this season. Not a bad way to spend a Thursday afternoon eh?  Thank you to Fenwick for the invitation and the goodie bag and for putting on such a super show.

Have a look at my images taken during the catwalk show below.

Gorgeous colour combinations, so simple yet so effective and what a fabulous blazer.

Such an easy to wear top and I really like this bag too.

This is a perfect holiday outfit.

Again another perfect holiday outfit for evening.

I want this dress!  These are wonderful colours and I just love a shirt dress for daywear.

This is such a great look for day, the mac and jumper are great key pieces for every wardrobe.

Sadly I don't quite have the long legs needed for this, but what a super look this is, very elegant.

What a beautiful print and the silhouette is outstanding.

Noreen xx

Portfolio Shoot

A quick update with some images from one of my recent shoots with photographer George Otigbah. I hope you like them!
I'll attach more later in another post.

Emily wears Louisa Vintage evening gown, Anoushka G, £360.00 at House of Fraser, Metrocentre. Gemini pearl necklace, £59.99 (for necklace/earring set), Gemini pearl bracelet, £49.00, Ritzy crystal ring, £35.00 all available at Xtras Metrocentre.

Laura wears Theia Couture bridal gown, £476.00 from House of Fraser, Metrocentre. KG by Kurt Geiger shoes, £150.00 from Kurt Geiger, House of Fraser, Metrocentre. Gemini black and silver stone necklace, £89.99 f(or necklace/earring set). Matching bracelet, Gemini £49.00.  Ritzy crystal ring, £35.00, all jewellery available at Xtras, Metrocentre.

A big, huge, ginormous thank you to the team involved with this shoot:

Photography: George Otigbah

Make-up: Kristina Foster

Hair: Carolyn Clayton

Models: Emily Woloszyn @ Tyne Tees Models and Laura Nicholson Freelance

Styling: Noreen Elizabeth

And also thank you to House of Fraser, Kurt Geiger at House of Fraser and Xtras, all at Metrocentre, for your assistance.

Noreen xx