I’ve recently been working on a few different types of accessories for Eustratia. When photographer Emily Bailey contacted me about shooting some of my designs I saw a great opportunity to do a chilled out shoot with some of the new accessories as well as a couple of outfits styled in ways independent to any particular collection.
This is the moodboard I created for the shoot.
It will feature a lot of influences from current fashion and my everyday style.
This look revolves mostly around the bun hair. It’s not a style that I wear out very often so I wanted to see if I could make it look a bit more special.
What I used:
1. leather cuff (used as hair tie) £5 -NO:WEAR camden
2. Clock part necklace -ALL SAINTS (not current season)
3. Studded cross hair clip £18 -Eustratia (www.eustratia.co.uk)
4. Spikey bracelet £18 -River Island (not current season)
5. Bird cage ring £12 -TOPSHOP
6. spike earrings £6.50 -ebay
I think putting the leather cuff around the bun really made a difference and gave it an edge.
I get asked about this one a lot. It’s a little pierced cherub creature (wings on back) was a gift a friend brought back for me from Tokyo. I made it into a long necklace because I think it brings a bit of fun to my outfits. I haven’t seen anything like it in the UK and most people react quite strangely to it.
And finally the full outfit.
It has been a while since I last had time for a shopping post. I always save images of products I find interesting but at busy times I have to focus on orders. While I’m disappointed I didn’t get to post about some of my finds, however, I think this is a great time for a clothes post as everyone has updated their ranges for spring.
I have complied 3 boards of my favorite spring styles.
A. Tough girl
1. Bordelle belt strap garters £130+VAT http://www.bordelle.co.uk I love these but would never be able to afford that much on garters so am considering making a similar pair.
2. sleeveless stripe shirt £30 Topshop
3. leg harness £16.50 Topshop
4. Infragante leather bodice £120+VAT Bordelle
5. mesh panel leggings £22 Miss selfridge
6. skull jouy vest £35 All saints
7. Studded Lita boot, Jefferey Campbell
8. stud detail bralette £20 Topshop
9. leather biker jacket £165 by boutique at topshop. This isn’t the most amazing leather jacket but I’m struggling to find a nice one that will fit me for a reasonable price and at least this one would be easily customisable.
B. Mystical girl
1. bodycon dress £42 miss selfridge (I may have actually bought the last one of these as I had to go to a pretty obscure branch to find it).
2. lattice bra top £18 miss selfridge
3. vero moda lace biker jacket http://www.usc.co.uk
4. cross front longline cami £22 topshop
5. heelless platform by Jeffery Campbell, I’ve wanted a pair of these for so long!
6. silver cross stretch armcuff £9.37 miss selfridge
7. multi chain vest necklace £50 topshop
8. obsidian tomb ring $260 blood milk
9. sheer split maxi skirt £37 miss selfridge
10. reformed coquette tie die dress £30 urban outfitters
11. rune divination cuff $275 blood milk. I love rune jewellery and have had my rune rings from past times (which has now closed down) for about 10 years!
C. Pastel girl
1. Dior eyeshadow £39.24
2. printed sleeveless shirt with metal tipped collar £32 miss selfridge
3. pastel harness £18 asos
4. Mashmallow bust harness praline (yes that is actually what its called) about £104 www. misencage.com
5. lilac glitter belt £12 topshop
6. fleur cropped jumper £20 Topshop
7. illamasqua nail varnish £13.50
8. turquoise glitter plugs $13.98 hot topic
9. lilac leggings £18 topshop
10. side strap top £18 miss selfridge
11. pastel tie die tights £10 topshop
12. Spikey shoes, Jeffery Campbell
I have bought a few of these things and hope to have a bit more spare cash soon. Having to spend all my money on my business gets depressing some times but with a new casual range coming out soon I have high hopes for the future.
I recently found some behind the scenes shots from the chimera shoot and decided to share them as I think they show off some aspects of the garments that weren’t that evident from the final images. The majority of these were taken by Phil Nicholls and a couple by myself.
The garments featured in the shoot are available to purchase at http://www.eustratia.co.uk. Sale on till 22.1.12 so hurry!
I also took this opportunity to better showcase some of the accessories from the shoot with some still life images as I feel most of them didn’t stand out enough in the final images. These will be added to the online store as soon as I have some more suitable images back
Certain items from this range are already available at Birds yard in Leeds and all will be available very soon at http://www.eustratia.co.uk .
The will be priced as follows and can also be ordered via email to enquiries@eustratia.co.uk.
Perspex inverted cross necklace: £12.50 on black chain or £16 on thick gunmetal chain (pictured).
Latex, studded inverted cross necklace £20
Latex, studded cross hair clip £18
Latex, studded shield necklace £20
Nutmail choker £50
Nutmail cuff £38
The nutmail chocker and cuff are available in two styles, one solid and one with holes through the middle. All aspects of this item, down to the smallest links are hand-shaped! A truly beautiful item, worth every penny.
