(#klosetcloset) The First of Many!!!

I thought I'd share with you what I've been getting up to recently. Today I just had my tutorial for all my uni work up to this date and I made this garment as part of my work. I really enjoyed it and I would like to say that it is only one of more to come.

This was a project set to test us to see if we could reproduce a garment without direct help from tutors.

Above: One of the original images we were given as a starting point.

Keep a look out!

(#klosetcloset) Beneath the surface ...

"I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ people would perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it." - Alexander McQueen

(#kcstyle) Topshop Outfit Hunt!

Details Listed Below

(#kcstyle) Stockholm Fashion Week Street Style!

Photo taken from fashiontoast.com

I absolutely love this photo. I don't know what attracted me to it but I just had to share it with you. It could have been the red bicycles positioned in the back but the pop of colour bought to my attention must have been due to the muted colour palette of the outfit or what's remaining of the background. It also reminds me of the recent display of bicycles lined up in Tate Modern by an African artist called Meschac Gaba (picture seen below).

(#klosetcloset) The Start Of A New Life ...

I've been really bad lately when it's come to blogging as a lot of things have taken over my life such as summer homework for university, moving and just simply getting settled. I'm still settling in to uni life as it's only the end of the first week but I'm trying to blog much more regularly as I'm studying fashion so it shouldn't be that hard. I just have to make time!

It's taking me so long to type as I have a wrist brace on but the pain will be worth it in the end if I'm able to post today hopefully it doesn't aggravate my tendons and not allow them to heal as quickly as possible. Enough of my self pity though, it's time to welcome my new uni life in and let the productive academic year begin.

Loren-Jai x

(#kcevents) New York Fashion Week Live!

I just found a website where you can watch New York Fashion Week Live. In between live shows you can watch re-broadcasts of previous fashion shows whilst you wait. Fantastic I know, but sadly enough I can stay in all day to watch all the shows. I can't stay in until Thursday either but I'm sure I can catch a few shows.

>> Watch NEW YORK FASHION WEEK LIVE!!! <<

(#kcAOTD) A Period Home

Hotel Danieli, Venice

A Luxury Collection Hotel

(#kcupdate) No Finer Feeling!

There is No Finer Feeling than Alexander Wang teaming up with The Woolmark Company.

For the No Finer Feeling campaign, Alexander Wang has teamed up with The Woolmark Company for two seasons to use it's Merino Wool in selected pieces in his A/W 2013 collection and his print campaign.

"I have used Merino wool since I first started designing so collaborating with Woolmark was a natural fit for me." said Alexander Wang. "Wang has strong environmental credentials, and it feels modern, and revelant." - Woolmark

(#kcstyle) New In @ Topshop

I haven't done much shopping since I've come back from holiday, actually I haven't done much blogging since I've got back either, as time goes on life gets just a bit more hectic.

Here's a few things that have stood out to me this week, not all of them are wishlist material though!

All the details for the items above are listed below.

Shop @ Topshop

(#kcupdate) Rihanna for River Island AW13

Rihanna's new AW13 collection for River Island is set to launch on September 12th online and in selected stores.

The new 80-piece collection is worn by some of the newest fashion models on the scene; Ji Hye Park, Nayasha Kusakina, Milou Van Grossen and Tati Cotliar. It consists of of 'a mix of urban sports lux with sophisticated chic, with strong emphasis on clean yet glamorous dressing and a nod to streamlined sportswear'. - River Island

(#kcstyle) Cheers to the End of Festival Fashion ...

As the end of festival season is fast approaching its time to get your last shop in before your next trip!

Find your festival pieces for under £25!

All the details for the items above are listed below.

(#kcstyle) Rucksack Fever!

The thoughts of going back to school could be a distant memory right now but it might be a good idea to think of what bag you might want to buy before they are sold out nearer the time. Whether your looking for bags that are good on capacity or purely ones that look good I'm sure that my search will help you find the best bag for you.

Affordable. Fashionable. Attainable.

All items in the image above are listed below.

(#kcevents) RI Kids Design Den @ LolliBop Festival

River Island has teamed up with 'Sew Over It' is hosting a Design Den at this year's LolliBop Festival. You will have to chance to design your own t-shirt and enter their competition to win a River Island gift card worth £100. One designer will also have their t-shirt made and sold as an online River Island Kidswear exclusive. There will also be a fun photobooth area and a pop up shop where you can browse through the kidswear collections with an exclusive 15% discount.

If you didn't know about the LolliBop Festival until know it's a three day event where all the entertainment is for kids. 

Want a family day out in the summer sun then LolliBop Festival is the place for you and your family this month!

This year’s LolliBop Festival will be held at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from 16-18 August 2013.

>> Enter River Island's competition to win a
family pass to the Lollibop Festival! <<

(#kccomp) RI Mr. Natty Comp

Enter the River Island Mr Natty Competition to win a Mr Natty Grooming Hamper and a £50 gift card. All you have to do is watch the Mr Natty grooming masterclass video and answer the question on their post.

(#kcupdate) Millany Bridal

Millany, an online luxury bridal company, was launched on Thursday (25th July) by Tamsin Ridgwell.

The collections are inspired by the art deco era and 'ethereal style of French Bohemia'. The brands portfolio of designers include Jennifer Behr, Stephanie Browne, Flo and Percy, Emmy, Hermoine Harbutt and Enchanted Atelier.

These are a few of my favourites:

All the items in the picture above are listed below.

(#kcupdate) J. Crew X Friends of the High Line

J. Crew has collaborated with Friends of the High Line to produce a charitable capsule collection which consists of clothing and accessories. This collection is set to launch tomorrow, July 24, in selected J. Crew stores and online at the High Line Shop and JCrew.com.

The products aim to celebrate the story of the High Line; an elevated freight railway saved from demolition and transformed into a public park on Manhattan's West Side.

Creative designers got together to create a range of designs that have been transferred onto t-shirts and sweatshirts for men, women and children to promote the High Line. The collection features photography by Joel Sternfeld; freight trains; the High Line's logo, designed by Paula Scher of Pentagram; botanical illustrations by George Olson of the American Society of Botanical Artists; and illustrations of the High Line by children's author Peter Brown.

Prices range from $15 to $78 and 100% of the proceeds go to Friends of the High Line.

(#kcupdate) Couture Swapping!

Seek, Sell, Switch!

(#kcupdate) 'Project DIY'

M&J Trimming have announced the launch of 'Project DIY', a runway and street style-inspired do-it-yourself subscription box service.

For just $30 a month you will receive the materials and trimmings as well as step-by-step instructions to create two to three accessories selected by the company's in-house jewelry design team. Remember to put August 5 2013, the launch date, in your diary so you won't forget.

(#kcupdate) Trinity Marque - Like a Rabbit

Like a Rabbit, released 2 weeks ago, is a new track from the Trinity Marque collective. The creative artwork always seems to amaze me it always looks more technical and even more interesting every time. 

'Like a rabbit is about having fun, enjoying life, and letting loose. The track came to us as we were listening to the beat and one of our artists dropped a verse to it. It ended with the phrase 'bounce like a rabbit' so we inherited the concept and ran with it. The video came to us whilst we were all in the park with our speaker and it attracted a group of girls so we thought, why not?'

- Trinity Marque

Watch out for Amil Antonio's upcoming mixtape, 'Nothing To Do With Music', which should be available really soon.

>> Watch Like a Rabbit Now <<

(#kchighlights) Instaweekly!

Instagram highlights from my holiday.

Follow me on instagram @lorenklosetcloset.

View the full images on instagram!

(#kcwardrobe) Pre Take Off!

I packed for my holiday just over two weeks ago now and I whilst I was away I was trying to find the time to sit down and blog but as you see I never got round to it. Now I'm back and I have some time on my hands after unpacking I thought that I should show you one of the best practical buys before I went away. I love my suitcase and I want to go on holiday over and over again, it makes me feel like a traveller because of the departure board design.

I have never known myself to pack light so I definitely know that this suitcase can hold over 20kg depending on what you pack in it I guess. I think I was able to pack over three weeks worth of clothes and I was only out of the country for 12 days, bad I know, but you never know I may have had to change more than once a day depending on where I was going.

Departure Board Suitcase - Matalan

(#klosetcloset) Back to Business!

Today's my first proper day back in London it feels good to be back but being away for 12 days did me a world of good, I actually allowed myself to relax but I could never stop thinking about how much I could be blogging.

Now I'm back it's back to business as usual.

Good bye holiday ... Hello reality!!

Oh yeah the picture to the left is one of many holiday pics I took whilst I was away.

(#kcupdate) Little Marc Jacobs in LA!

A Little Marc Jacobs store has opened at the Marc by Marc Jacobs location at 8410 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. The Little Marc Jacobs can be accessed from the Men's and Women's Marc by Marc Jacobs stores.

The Little Marc Jacobs store will sell clothes and accessories for boys and girls aged between 1 month and 12 years old.

All the details from the items in the picture above are below.

(#kcupdate) Safilo X Marc Newson

Safilo Showroom

Safilo has teamed up with Marc Newson to design, produce and distribute an exclusive capsule eyewear collection. The range is going to celebrate Safilo's 80th anniversary and should be released in Spring 2014.

Safilo Showroom

“We are enthusiastic about the partnership with one the most famous and eclectic designers of his generation. Marc’s exceptional stylistic contribution will result in the creation of a unique collection with a one-of-a-kind style” commented Roberto Vedovotto, CEO of Safilo Group. “The Safilo brand, since its creation in 1934, has always been a leading manufacturer of high quality spectacles. Design is a key element in the entire value chain of our products and the opportunity presented from undertaking such a high level collaboration allows us to express our vision and sensitivity for design at its very best”. - safilo.com

Safilo Showroom

“For a designer, collaborating with such an iconic brand as Safilo, with its strong DNA and history of excellence presents an extraordinary opportunity to explore new stylistic directions, merging the heritage of the brand with a fresh and innovative perspective” added Marc Newson. - safilo.com

www.safilo.com // www.marc-newson.com

(#kcevents) Happy 20th Birthday Hugo!

Hugo Boss celebrate 20 years of it's HUGO brand with an exhibition. Between July 31 and September 1 the Saatchi Gallery, London will accommodate the Red Never Follows exhibition which will feature 20 pieces of work from around the world.

Head to the Saatchi Gallery this summer.

Shop @ Hugo Boss

(#kcstyle) Get out your Wimbledon Whites!!!

As its the first week of the wimbledon tennis tournaments I thought it was only right to blog about one of the most noticeable things about the tournaments. If you haven't guessed it already it's the fact they are all in white!

If you haven't got into wearing white yet why not fill out a small section of your wardrobe with white!!

All the details for the items in the picture are below.

(#kcread) Something to Read Update: Haute Caribe: The World of Trinidad and Tobago

Another thing to watch that I found really interesting. It doesn't surprise me that I was highly interested in all the information that I absorbed from watching this video. If you love fashion, culture and carnival then you'll love this!

Head straight to my 

>> Something To Read Page <<

or click this link below

>> Haute Caribe: The World of Trinidad & Tobago <<

(#kcupdate) DJ DannyD - Neo Soca Mix Vol. 1

DJ DannyD uploaded a new mix today called 'Neo Soca'. Due to the success of the Neo Soca Show this mix is definitely going to go down well!

You can also listen to DJ DannyD on the Neo Soca Show every Sunday, 2-3pm on Bang Radio (103.6 FM).

Support DJ DannyD as he continues along his very successful journey.

>> Listen/Download to the 'Neo Soca Mix' now <<

Listen, Download and Share.

All links are below.

(#kcread) Something to Read Update: BOSS Fashion Show Shanghai Fall/Winter 2013

Although this isn't something you can read I thought it was something quite valuable to watch. The clothes are put together so well but you wouldn't expect nothing less from the BOSS professionals.

Head straight to my 

>> Something To Read Page <<

or click this link below

>> BOSS Fashion Show Shanghai Fall/Winter 2013 <<

(#kcupdate) Who's Panya?

Have you been watching the apprentice?!? I have, I'm slightly hooked on the show just to see who gets fired next and ultimately who gets hired at the end of the show, even know the official filming has most probably ended.

I just happened to be looking on the internet and saw that one of the fired contestants actually opened up her online fashion boutique.

(#kcevents) UCA Epsom End Of Year Show

About a week ago me and my mum went to the UCA Epsom open day to find out a bit more about the uni courses and accommodation. Coincidentally there was also a show going on which I anticipated to be small but it was actually quite lengthy. A lengthy exhibition/gallery to me is never perceived as a bad thing as it automatically means that there is a range of work from a variety of perspectives.

Take a look at the rest of the exhibition highlights ...

(#kchighlights) Instaweekly

Instagram highlights for this week.

Follow me on instagram @lorenklosetcloset.

View the full images on instagram!

(#kcevents) LCF 2013 Runway Show - LIVE STREAM

The best day to go to the LCF Graduate Show I think would be on 1st July. Although it's the last day you can go home on a high and watch the LCF 2013 Runway Show straight after at 6pm. This live catwalk stream will be showcasing a selection of work from the undergraduates of London College of Fashion.

>> WATCH LIVE HERE <<

(on Monday 1st July)

You can also view the running order of the catwalk here beforehand and have a quick sneak peak of what garments you may see strutting down that catwalk!

>> VIEW SHOW RUNNING AND WORK HERE <<

(#kcstyle) River Island Statement Pieces (Men)

All the details for the items above are below.

(#kcstyle) River Island Statement Pieces (Women)

Knowing that I'm definitely going to uni in September to study fashion makes me want to come out of my comfort zone even more.

A few of these items I wouldn't be able to wear every day (like item 6 and 10) due to the London weather but the others may find there way into my wardrobe when I do my next big shop!

All the details for the items above are below.

(#kcevents) LCF 2013 Graduate Show

If you're out and about in East London then I think it would be worth your while going down to the Londonewcastle Project Space to see the graduate exhibition that is taking place from the 20th June to 1st July. Check out the details below :).

(#kcupdate) Martine Rose London Fall Winter 2013/2014

I found this video by clicking on a few different links whilst reading stuff which I've put on my new page 'Something To Read ...'. Watching the rotation on looks on the board and hearing Martine Rose speak about her new collection actually got me thinking.

(#kcread) Something To Read Update: London Collections: Men - Martine Rose

I found this Interview with Martine Rose really insightful into what the world of fashion could be like whilst you're on your way to making it big.

Head straight to my 

>> Something To Read Page <<

or click this link below

>> A Moment with Martine <<

Enjoy x

(#kcread) NEW PAGE: Something To Read

I thought I would make a new page on inspiring or interesting things that I have been recently reading. Even though they may not be very current, like today's news or yesterday's news, most of them can still have the same effect a month later.

>> Something To Read <<

Here's the new page I hope you like it!

(#kcstyle) Sexy Sleep ...

No matter who you are a good night sleep is so vital so why not sleep in style with LC Lauren Conrad Bedding!!!

Lauren's new bedding collection is very feminine and focuses on details such as ruffles and floral prints. Watching Lauren's progress all the way from the days she was on Laguna Beach has made me admire her progress and it reassures me that the path I want in life can really happen. What Lauren has achieved since coming off The Hills is amazing, it's the success that everyone should aim for!

These are my favourite pieces of bedding from the new collection:

(#kcstyle) My Beachwear Top 5 For Your Summer Body!

Searching around for items to pack in my suitcase bikini's have definitely been my number one search. I have already bought four but I am always looking for any new finds that can top what I already have. I also had a look at a few one pieces just to make sure I covered all bases of places I may end up going to, like water parks.

The Top 5 bikini's I'm looking at right now:

All the details for the items in the picture are below.

(#kcstyle) Stay Gorjess This Summer!

All the details for items are below.

(#kcevents) Funny Tummy @ The Royal Albert Hall

I went to the Funny Tummy Art Exhibition on Saturday and surprisingly I was even more amazed looking at the art in person than I was when I was looking at Funny Tummy's artwork online. I always admire people that have the ability to draw to an extremely high standard and pay so much attention to detail. I think there is an added pressure for artists especially when it comes to faces or something that living because there is always a comparison to the real thing. Creative people are exceptionally talented whatever their area of specialism may be in my opinion.

The last date for the Funny Tummy Exhibition is 30th June so make sure you pop a long and go check it out!!!

All the details for the above artworks are listed below.

(#kcwishlist) Summer shopping at Benjart!

No matter how much I think about purchasing something from the Benjart site something just never goes to plan. In the next couple of months I better have something with a Benjart swing tag it's not even funny anymore. To be honest I think I've just been putting it off but one of these items below will be mine soon!!! I've been making up silly songs the last couple of weeks about wearing black and black but when it comes to my four favourite items from Benjart black on black really works.

 All details for the items in the picture are listed below.

(#kcevents) UCA Epsom @ Graduate Fashion Week

This year I was lucky enough to get three tickets to attend Graduate Fashion Week yesterday. I had tickets to see the 8pm showing which was UCA Epsom's show and what was the most exciting about watching the show was the thought of my collection being on the runway one day. In September I should be going to UCA Epsom so it was really useful to see what could be produced at the end of the three year course.

All the collections were visually exciting and complex. Maybe it seems like that to me because I haven't started studying fashion to the extent these graduates have at UCA.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (below):

(#kcwishlist) A Cath Kidston Holiday

<<< Spot Small Wheeled Suitcase
£110

I have just under a month before I go away and I don't even think I have a suitable suitcase to take away with me. I really wanted something that could stand out from the crowd because it would be so easy to spot when waiting for my luggage at arrivals. Looking at the Cath Kidston range in the shops and online made me think why not! What have I got to lose by buying this suitcase. The reviews were so positive it must mean that this suitcase is perfect for my holiday, if only they had the dimensions on the website.

As well as this suitcase I was looking at the Bloomsbury floral print one. I really want to come out of my comfort zone and go for it, but I really don't know. Should I?

<<< Bloomsbury Wheeled Suitcase
£110

(#kccomp) RI X Isle of Wight Fest!

River Island are giving away five pairs of tickets to the Isle of Wight Festival in June. The closing date for this competition is the 5th June so HURRY!!!

Make sure you read the terms and conditions though because you have to be over 18 and a UK resident. Oh yeah and you're only allowed to have one entry per household to give a summary.

>> ENTER THE COMPETITION NOW <<

(#kcstyle) Second Skin

I was browsing through the new clothes on the All Saints website this morning before I start my holiday shopping next week. I've actually started to think of clothes as a second skin. Clothes cover the essentials and can also define your creative flare in most cases.

I chose a selection of pieces from All Saints new arrivals as they can be worn alternatively whatever the weather forecast may be to be honest. That's what I love about clothes!!! VERSATILITY
Take a look and see what All Saints has to offer you this summer...

All the details for the items in the picture are listed below.

(#kcfashionshow) BOSS Fashion Show Shanghai Fall/Winter 2013

Watch the live broadcast of the Hugo Boss Fashion show from 2:15pm (GMT).

Fashion show schedule:
2:15pm (GMT) - Red Carpet Coverage LIVE
2:45pm (GMT) - Fashion Show Opening and Shopping for Limited Edition Pieces

WATCH NOW!

(#kcupdate) Rihanna for River Island Summer Collection

Rihanna's new summer collection allows buyers to grab hold of their former favourite finds from the Spring collection. Old favourites like the navy hooded jumpsuit that have been reinvented for this collection and some new pieces for your holidays too!

The new collection has been out for three days and I'm sure it's mirroring the same success as Rihanna's first collection.

If you want to find out if the Rihanna summer collection is in a store new you, check out the Rihanna store list.

(#kcstyle) Are you a Hugo Man?

I don't normally post about a lot of menswear but now and again it only seems right because I have a lot of men in the family. I was on Hugo Boss this morning and saw a couple new things that just caught my eye. I'm trying to stop being comfortable in my wardrobe choices and the way I think about style recently as being a fashion student requires a focused but open mind.

I picked out a few options but to be worn alternatively depending on the occasion and weather.

1 Sleveless vest 'Tank Top BM' by BOSS 

£25

2 Casual Shirt with Kent collar 'CliffE' by BOSS Orange

£95

3 Foldable outdoor jacket 'Jeronimoe' by BOSS Green

£300

4 Slim Fit Trousers 'Schino-Slim-D' by BOSS Orange

£99

5 Regular fit chinos 'Crigan1-11-D' by BOSS

£99

6 Sneaker in perforated calfskin leather 'Micks' by BOSS Green

£149

7 Nylon and rubber sneaker 'Victoire Diamond' by BOSS Green

£120

8 Calfskin sneaker 'Eldorado Unmixed' by BOSS Green

£165

Shop @ Hugo Boss

(#kcupdate) Benjart Pop-Up Store

If you're a Benjart follower then you'll most probably know that the art trader pop-up store should be in full flow right now.

If you haven't seen Benjart's clothing before then take a look at their website. If you love the designs just like I do then make sure you get down there at some point during this bank holiday weekend.

In less than 5 weeks I need to have a small Benjart collection in my wardrobe! I really hope I get there before 7pm on Monday (fingers crossed)!

(#kcstyle) New In For Summer @ Next for Women

During one of my internet shopping browsing sessions I came across loads of things I liked in Next. I'm actually quite shocked at the amount of things that I found on the website because I wouldn't normally browse through the Next clothes but something told me I should. I love it when a gut feeling turns out to be a positive one!

Due to me finding so many things I selected 10 things to share with you. (All selected item details are listed below).

1 Metallic Sweater (854-918)
£26
Next

2 Leopard Print Swimwear: Bikini Top (793-844)
£16
Next

3 Leopard Print Swimwear: Hi Leg Briefs (854-600)
£12
Next

4 Selected Femme Cream Sweater (862-107)
£45
Next

5 Silver and Glass Stones Statement Necklace (850-222)
£35
Next

6 Pink Fairisle Pattern All-In-One (796-597)
£34
Next

7 Red Linen Blend Jacket (141-215)
£45
Next

8 Red Linen Blend Cropped Trousers (133-873)
£26
Next

9 Superdry White Vest (854-987)
£28
Next

10 Superdry Multi Coloured Shirt (857-504)
£45
Next

Happy Shopping!

Shop @ Next