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Next’s High Gloss Ad Campaign
Every so often, you spot an ad campaign in the magazines that just fills you with lust. This season I have totally fell in love with two campaigns. The first was the stunning Hitchcockian fantasy from Jil Sander. And the second was the High street cornucopia that came from Next. I just adore this campaign, which could easily be High End designer. Seriously, how has Kate Middleton not discovered this store on her High Street jaunts? Featuring the gorgeous Arizona Muse in full Lauren Bacall beauty, I adore the luxurious poolside settings, the gorgeous mix of colours, and the stunning outfits that Next have put together. The green lace peplum…
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Spring/Summer Fashion Ad Campaigns – The Good, the Bad and the Just plain weird.
The Spring/Summer ad campaigns had their grand unveiling last week in Vogue, Harpers Bazaar and the rest of the glossies. It’s always an exciting time for fashionistas, a chance to examine a range of beautiful images from the likes of Mert and Marcus, Steven Meisel and Mario Testino. Fashion Mommy has enjoyed the last few days perusing the images, and here in my opinion, are the good, bad and the just plain weird. The Good Bottega Veneta. This is absolutely stunning. Karolina Kurkova channels Tippi Hedron in The Birds, with beautiful 60s style tailoring and long black eyelashes. The serene blue sky is perfect except for the sinister black bird…
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Fashion mommy takes a trip (part 1)
Well, it’s that time of year again, the holiday season. Time to enjoy sun, sea, sand, sangria, and lots of other things that begin with ‘S’. Well that used to be the plan, before baba came along. But the idea of being stuck in overcrowded airport lounges waiting for long-delayed flights just didn’t hold the same attraction with an impatient, boisterous 20month old toddler in tow. In addition, I was always, pre baba, one of those people who tutted and gave those narrow eyed looks whenever I heard babies crying on flights, making loud comments about the effect of ears popping on poor little babies. So, despite the fact that…
