Goss, J

On my continued mission to share the talent I have come across in LA, I am pleased to introduce my friend Jannette Goss, designer and creator of clothing brand Goss, J.

I briefly met Jannette in L.A last summer and had no idea that she was such a talented and ambitious designer.  Now that I am permanently in LA, I have had the opportunity to experience Jannette's work from ideas, design and creation. With the privilege of even trying on her samples.

Born and raised in L.A, Jannette completed a BA in fashion design at the Art Institute of California-Hollywood last summer. Whilst her brand Goss, J focuses on modern vintage, the key to Goss, J is her focus on 70's inspiration.

Below is a sneak peek to the soon to be SS2011 jumpsuit collection:

Yes this is in fact a jumpsuit which cleverly looks like a crop top and trousers from the front (my order has already been put in).

You can contact Jannette and follow her work on Facebook via
 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goss-J/194825187217875

And here is the lovely Jannette herself

Watch this space people!

Coachella fashion

Ok, so after some serious lack of blogging I am back and on a summer high with soooo many topics to write about.

So first off, what everyone is talking about; Coachella. 

Sadly being unsure of my where abouts when the tickets came out I then missed out as they sold like hot cakes within the first 2 hrs of being online. loser.com indeed and it seems like everyone I know went and yes yes, this year was better than ever. 2012 will be the year I am no longer a Coachella virgin.

In Britain we are spoilt for festivals: Glasto, V, Wireless, SW4, Lovebox... all held throughout the summer. Whilst the artist line ups are pretty much set in stone, the English weather is however not. Making the oh so difficult task of finding the perfect festival outfit.

And yes, we all know that as well as the music, the outfit is equally as important to many along with the signature stunners, headband, redstripe and ciggie.

So here are some of my fave Coachella fashion pics avec cut off denim shorts, maxi skirts, jumpsuits and cropped tees galore.

As I go through literally hundreds of pictures online I wonder to myself if I will ever get bored of style hunting, then I shake my head and say never!

Elizabeth Taylor: Her Best Dressed Moments

As the world mourns the late, great Dame Elizabeth Taylor, we are reminded of her most incredible fashion moments. Swathed in extravagant dresses, dripping in diamonds and accessorising with one of her many husbands, the actress became a timeless style-setter and the epitome of Hollywood glamour. 

Here are just a few photographs showing what a true fashionista she was....

Here she is in 1952 at the tender age of 21, flaunting that raven-haired, violet-eyed, red-lipped beauty and teeny tiny waist, which sealed her sex symbol status. At five foot two, she was 'short, extremely curvaceous and not as easy to dress as Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn,' admitted costumer Edith Head who was a close friend.

Arriving at New York International Airport with fellow actresses Grace Kelly and Lorraine Day in 1955.

Elizabeth's on-screen style....

And then came the thigh-flashing! In the swinging 60s, she invested in many a babydoll dress, which she wore with elegant heels to make the most of those toned pins and of course, a magnificent hair-banded bouffant.

Elizabeth, we salute you. RIP