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HAIR exhibition by Sam McKnight at Somerset House
On Friday I went to HAIR by Sam McKnight at Somerset House in London.
Exhibitions can be hit and miss for me - sometimes I have the highest expectations and the exhibits fall short. This exhibition however was a spontaneous visit so I had no preconceived thoughts on it whatsoever, and it was fantastic: beautifully laid out, thoughtfully curated and visually captivating.
And whilst I didn't know very much about Sam McKnight, I left with a real sense of the man and his passion for his work. It's the kind of exhibition you want to take your time over....You're getting that I loved it, right?
Unusually as well, you are allowed to take pictures (which I was delighted about) provided they are taken without a flash. I didn't take my good camera but here are some snaps I took on my phone that I wanted to share with you.
It's running till the 12 March 2017 so get down there - if like me you like fashion, glamour and hair...
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Devoted follower of fashion or faithful to your own style?
Gorgeous look by Haider Ackermann...which I would love...
As I was getting ready this morning, it occurred to me that whilst I adore fashion, I have stayed quite true to certain foundations of my personal style over the years.
There are four things I haven’t deviated from since I was about 15. My style mantra can be encapsulated by these words - hemlines, heels, hair…and leather!
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Heels
I have touched on my love for heels here before.
I rarely wear flats, unless they are trainers or flip-flops, and a 3 inch heel is sensible to me. But hands down, my ideal heel height is 4 or 4.5 inches. Posturally, I hold my body better and walk straighter.
I know heels are not for everyone and I am a great believer that if something isn’t comfortable you shouldn’t wear it…but I love them! These are my latest lust, by
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Hemlines
This season is awash with really full midi skirts, in quite weighty materials, which don’t work for me at all. I’m not sure if it is my height, or my shape or both (!) but I tend to be swamped when I try these on.
Here’s a lovely example by Erdem
, which I am sure will suit someone long, lean and athletic. Often, I am drawn to things that I know look better on someone taller or leaner, but it is nice to explore out of your fashion comfort zone sometimes. And if you don't try it, you'll never know...And whilst I love to wear floor length skirts, dresses and even the occasional sari, I favour mini skirts or shorts (as I am wearing today).
Obviously appropriateness and decency come into play. My shorts are never bottom skimming and the days of bare legs are saved for a hot summer’s day. But if I were to pick any sort of daily uniform it would probably consist of boots (high), tights (spotty) and shorts.
Hair:
don’t worry I’m not going to post another picture of my hair here, as there are more than enough on my
and
!! But long hair is my thing.
My mum actually didn’t let me have long hair for ages, but as soon as I was allowed I have never looked back. Hair can be the ultimate style statement in my opinion and I am quite in awe of people with short sharp edgy haircuts.
Personally the thought of having half an inch cut of mine leads to palpations!
Leather
Shame, this doesn't start with an “h” as I love a bit of alliteration… but anyway… I have been a leather jacket girl for about 20 years. Here's one of my most coveted jackets by
, it is the most gorgeous unusual green:
I love the elegance and warmth of being wrapped up in a proper coat…but when I am in a rush and undecided as to what to wear I always grab my trusty leather jacket, or one of them, as maybe unpredictably I have a few!
So, having said all this, I do love to know what is going on in fashion – this season, the coming seasons – though I tend not to be ruled by it.
I feel as you get older you definitely have a better sense of your own style. I still like to experiment and try new things and sometimes something unexpected can become a firm favourite. There are other looks however, I have tried past and present which should be labelled, “What was I thinking?! For me this is anything too floaty or "boho" - just doesn't work on me.
So what about you? Where do you stand?
Are you fashion forward or do you prefer to stick to what you know?I would say I have my feet in the “stay true to your own style” camp, whilst keeping an eye on new and upcoming trends…. and with this in mind, I seem to have my eye on a cape this winter…thoughts?
This one by Alexander McQueen might be a little high fashion!!
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