PURRRRFECT: GIVENCHY'S CAT HEAD DOOR KNOCKER CHAIN NECKLACE

Having bagged myself the much coveted Neneh Cherry style Versace x H&M leopard print bomber, the next thing on my wish list is this, Givenchy's heavy weight gothic style black metal and resin double cat head chain necklace. Yes, ok, so it looks a bit like a gargoyle or a door knocker but I don't care, I LOVE it. 

Image courtesy of  www.givenchy.com/

COO COO EYES: LUNA & CURIOUS X PAPERSELF BIRD PAPER EYELASHES

How incredible is this eyelash art from Luna & Curious x PAPERSELF?  

Made from paper and based on the Chinese craft of paper cutting, these eye catchingly intricate falsies are only £12 from my new favourite website, Culture Label (get involved, it's an amazing endeavour encouraging people to 'shop for the arts' with over 90% of every purchase goes straight back to their art partners).  Guaranteed to turn heads this Christmas Party season.

www.culturelabel.com

THE ILLIST TIP OFF: SUPREME X THE NORTH FACE LEOPARD PRINT LOVELINESS

You may already know about my penchant for leopard print so it's no surprise that this fresh colab from Supreme x The North Face caught my eye in the latest mailout from The Illist (have a look/sign up here: www.theillist.com). The North Face make awesome outdoor gear that's also perfect for British winters - their gilets are total must haves for anyone who works in drafty offices although (sadly), no leopard print versions are available at this time. Combining their fabric tech know how with Supreme's wicked street style gets you the best of both worlds and even though this is meant to be menswear, I'm totally on board.  These leopard print Nuptse down puffa jackets and the matching Rolling Thunder wheelie carry on luggage are set to drop in the Supreme London store and online on Friday.

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY: CARMEN - A LIFE IN FASHION EXHIBITION (16/11/11 – 14/01/12)

Ali Mahdavi, 2011

The new exhibition, Carmen - A Life In Fashion which opens on 16th November at the London College of Fashion's Fashion Space Gallery is a must see for anyone who loves good old fashioned glamour.  Curated by the legendary illustrator and close friend of Carmen, David Downton (he of the beautiful, iconic fashion illustrations which have been brought to a wider audience in recent years through their use on greetings cards and for High Street names like M&S, Fenwicks and H&M - you can't fail to recognise one of DD's drawings), this exhibition is the first major photographic retrospective of the 80 year old supermodel, Carmen Dell'Orefice, who was discovered at just 13 on the bus on her way to her ballet lesson.  This selection of stunning images from some of the most internationally respected fashion photographers should give you a small taste of what's in store but do visit the Fashion Space Gallery website for more images and further details about the exhibition.

New York, 1947

Paris, 1957

Norman Parkinson, the Bahamas, 1959

Tim Peterson, 2010

Tim Peterson, 2010

Images courtesy of www.fashionspacegallery.com