Princess and the Frog

So after criticism that Disney has never used a black princess as one of it's main characters in their movies. The film Princess and the frog sees princess Tiana becoming the first black princess. The whole film set in the 1920's in New Orleans is very much about Tiana's dream to own a restaurant and cook her food to guests that she invites. 

Every part of this film has Disney magic sprinkled all over it. The way in which the story is told and the underlying messages make this movie more magical and romantic. 

After wowing audiences in America, there is no reasoning why this film cannot be such a success in the UK. 

I personally love it!!

Its Spring so get your trench

So now its the season for the return of the trench coat. Every year there are slight changes to the style and this Spring it has to be a belted trench, whether short long sleeveless or fitted put on a belt and your bang on trend. Here is just a selection that I feel have really captured the essence of the trench really well.

Its all about Disney

William Tempest, is taking on Disney - designing a special dress for Anika Noni Rose, the star of its latest magical animated comedy, The Princess And The Frog.

Stella McCartney, too, has got in on the Disney act, designing jewellery inspired by Alice In Wonderland.

Along with the much loved Disney Couture jewellery line available at ASOS, it seems that the trend of the moment is taking you straight back to your childhood.

Show studio

I have just got back from London and have been to somerset house for the exhibition Show studio the fashion revolution. this exhibition really won me over the level of interaction was really impressive and the clothing with the leather tyre was really innovative. The life size model of Naomi Campbell in which you were encouraged to write and draw on her really emphasized the level of interaction and the freedom that new technology has meant to consumers. Furthermore, show studio has shown its creativity through many different types of media and through this lots of big names in fashion and art are pleased to be associated with the brand, names such as Anna Wintour, Kate Moss, Twiggy are just a few examples.

John Lewis

Mulberry at John Lewis is something that i would have never thought would have worked but after looking at the John lewis website it seems that they are going into a more upmarket market. Competing with the likes of Selfridges and Harrods it is certainly one store to watch. With the economy as it is it seems that most retailers are cutting their prices in order to get consumers to part with their money. However, John Lewis seems to be going in the opposite direction so as to recreate themselves as a higher class brand. With John Lewis focusing on brands such as Hudson Jeans, Elie Tahari, Ralph Lauren and Nicole Farhi along with Mulberry to try and create the image for the new more premium fashion brand they hope to create. 

Parisian perfumer Francis Kurkdjian has thought outside the box within the fragrance sector. With his quirky, innovative means of dispelling fragrances. His fragrances exist in laundry detergent, fabric softener, incense paper and perfumed bubbles. Just how amazing would it be to have bubbles that smell of Chanel just perfect. 

This got me thinking as to who would buy them and use them and they could be everywhere, at home, in the office toilets and even instore just floating about it would be a very different than just spraying some air spray around, and create a sort of magical luxury vibe. 

Are heels getting to high

Well just after my last post it turns out i was not the only one questioning whether heels were to high and after Prada's spring/summer 2010 collection where nearly all the models struggled walking in their shoes that the front row was more concerned at looking at the models and whether they were going to break their ankle rather than the actual collection. It just shows that if the main outcome of a show is watching the models to see if they fall over rather than the collection then thats not really the impact or wanted outcome for the brand.