Fade to Black

School resumes today and I revert back to uniform black. I get used to time-off too easily but no need to cry as I know Easter break will soon be upon me. Not that I am wishing my life away or anything like that!

Day 3 of London Fashion Week and it would be an oversight not to mention it. I might not be in attendance but I get to live vicariously through these lovely lot below.

VESHOEVIUS / Fuyume / Frou Frou / Creative Idle

I also have to say the LFW streaming site is an absolute gem and I have managed to catch a number of shows live which makes me feel a little less outside the loop. Twitter has also held its own and here are my personal favourites for #LFW updates.

Fiona Pain / Sophy Robson / Mercedes Benz LFW / Katie Wright / Daphne Guinness / Laura Jlee / LFW /   Laurel Waldron

Bespoke Fringe leather Bag by Adeleshop / Black Jersey Dress by Rschone / Cropped Jumper by TSR / Shoes by Sam Edelman via Solestruck 

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Dark Star + Lonesome Blue = Purple Haze

Happy holidays to you all! I found time in between stuffing the turkey and draining the gammon to take these. No, I am not often found cooking in Balenciaga heels but hey xmas comes but once a year. If you click on the images you can just about get a peek of my gorgeous ear-rings I got from hubby for my birthday.

My burst of colour comes in the form of a bespoke dress from the lovely Sandmaiden via Etsy and as I mentioned the heels are Balenciaga which I bought from Larizia's Westfield branch.

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Urban Nomad

Super excited. Why? No, not because I have the nuance to carry off a turban on my head without feeling/looking like a total pleb (I am having a really bad hair week) nor is it because my Lita's have finally arrived, 2 months later and with a ridiculous customs charge attached.

I am off to Paris in less than 48hrs for a long weekend with my hubby. I have never been before but already I can imagine the giddiness that will swarm over me as I set foot into major lure Raphael Young's flag-ship Paris store. Kill me now! Ad if I am really really really good I might, just might, convince a certain person that what I really need in my life (say it after me) is another pair of shoes...

Have you been? Share your top recommendations please!

BeyondBlackDreams - Tunic
Design House Stockholm - Cape
Jeffrey Campbell - Shoes
Bespoke Order in Chaos - Cuff

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Feline Fantasy

I knew a guy called Marco once. He was a cobbler, one of those old school types. He had a shop in the random-est part of south London and I used to pop in to get my shoes re-heeled, as you do. We got chatting one day and it transpired that he made shoes to order. Yes, as in couture. I was sold, instantly. I placed an order for not one but 4 pairs. All I then had to do was take in a pair of well fitting shoes of mine (+ save up a serious amount of wedge/dough/readies) for him to make a last of, which he then used to construct my shoes.

One of the pairs he made me was the leopard skin beauty that you see below. I have had this for years but have actually never got round to wearing them. Yes, I have put them on my feet and paraded around my house on numerous occasions. I have shown them off to friends and family alike but still I have never stepped foot outside in them. Until now that is. They deserve to be worn, not just admired and I intend to do something about it!

Top: TSR
Shorts: Uniqlo
Shoes: Marco (made to measure)

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I am WOman, hear me roar

I seriously love that tag-line. Thank you Helen Reddy for tapping into a million consciousnesses when you coined this. I love what it embodies; the power and strength it contains, the possibilities it encompasses. It has me thinking of primal beings and territorial warriors protecting their own. There is a fierceness about it but also a vulnerability. The strongest of us are those that are not afraid to bare our hearts and roar out loud. I am woman and I am not afraid. Let your voice be heard, let your spirit be felt and revel in your freedom. You will not be silenced, you will not be broken. You are a liberated being.

We are WOman, let them hear us roar.

Slip: FancyPantsAndMore
Jacket: Monsoon
Shoes: Marc Jacobs
Headband: Untamed Petals

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White Milk & Candy Drops

I starred in a music video once. Well, when I say 'starred' I mean I was one of 3 featured girls. Okay, one of three girls aside from the main model that is. Okay, okay, I am not really selling my role here but I was proud enough of this cameo of mine that I listed it on my Spotlight page. Oh, the desperation of a young Actor I hear you say and you know what, I totally agree!

So, why so happy to claim these few seconds of fame? Well, aside from the ridiculous call time (7am) and 10hrs spent on set in Forest Hill, not only did I make the final cut but you could actually see that it was me (without having to pause and then press play whilst in pause mode - believe me, I have done this....).

My heart was gladdened to know that friend or foe could watch this and say to themselves "hey, that's M looking all stush in silver."

The video in question was called 'She's Candy' by Hound Dogs and my character was simply known as 'Silver'. Yep, pick yourself up off the floor, I was Silver!

Fast-forward a few years and I have a new 'Kandee' in my life. I introduce to you my newest pair of shoes. They are called Milk and I feel like the cat that got the cream with these babies on my feet.

The headpiece is a OOAK that I commissioned and I would do it no justice to tag a couple of lines on the end of this about it so watch this space.

Ladies, gentlemen and lady-boys, enjoy my milk!

Shoes: Milk by Kandee
Blazer: Twenty8Twelve
Headpiece: Liz Dominey
Cuff: Tiffany&Co Elsa Peretti 'BONE'

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Warriors Arise (Pt.1)

The decision to wear a sequined jacket might have just reversed any FML (Fuck My Life) sentiments that might have been attached to today. Seriously, there is power contained within them sequins and I would urge you all, should you ever wake up in the land of grey a la manic depression avenue, to fish out your sparkliest, glitziest, blinging piece and wear it as you will. Be it with stomping industrial footwear, edgy sexy urban open-toe or even that old favourite of all school run bound mum's out there, your birks! As you can see I decided to do all of the above but hey on a cloudy day, you need all the ammunition you can gather and believe me clothes can be the best armour when your inner warrior is lowly or just having a day off...

Dress: TSR Jersey Maxi
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell CLINIC
Jacket: H&M Divided
Belt: TSR Rope Belt
Necklace 1: Debenhams
Necklace 2: Knotted Line by Elizabeth Roberts-Woods
Earrings (just seen): Knotted Line by Elizabeth Roberts-Woods
Cuff: Tiffany&Co Elsa Peretti BONE cuff

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