B E S T I V A L countdown (part II)

Sunday’s headlining act is irrefutably one of the most spellbinding icons of our time – the devout Goddess Bjork.

*Bravo Da Bank, Bravo*

Playing her only outdoor festival show in the world this year, the legendary songstress will be showcasing her innovative repertoire of songs and some inspirational new corkers.

Featuring an Icelandic female choir and a range of specially crafted instruments such as a bespoke pipe organ that accepts digital information, Bjork’s headline show will push the boundaries of festival experiences.

What a memorable extravagance we have in store indeed. And if she whips out the ole Marjan Pejoski swan dress then I can float on home a satisfied Bestivaler.  

last of the summer sale lusts

1. Checked mini shirt dress, £26, Beyond Retro, 2. Navy dress with cream checked dress, £35, Rokit, 3. Short camel pleat dress, £24, Beyond retro, 4. 1990's short sleeved polka dot dress, £25, Beyond Retro, 5. Spot lace tunic £16, ASOS, 6. Salon 3D embellished crop top, £26, ASOS, 7. Lace pinafore bib dress, £70, TBA, 8. Bouquet embellished top, £17, ASOS.

unbe-leaf-ably magnificent

Lorenzo Duran’s delicate cutaway leaf art is nothing short of spectacular. The Spanish artist uses leaves as his canvas and intricately cuts away segments in a technique akin to those of traditional Chinese Jianzhi, German scherenschnitte and Swiss paper cutting.

The splendour of natural objects inspires Duran to stunningly experiment with his creativity. And the detail per leaf is so complex that I can only marvel at the amount of time and attention each piece must require.

B E S T I V A L countdown (part I)

There are a mere 19 sleeps separating me from attending my third field party of all field parties. Despite marking the end of festival season (pardon the premature lamenting), Bestival is the epitome of escapism and perpetually pushes the boundaries of festival experiences - roller disco arena with Hyperdub anyone?

With too many DJs to compartmentalise into a “must see” list, I thought I’d divulge the live acts who have got me all giddy in anticipation.

The mythical folk that are Hercules and Love Affair are sure to be a spectacle on Thursday with their jacking house and overtly disco vibe.  

Having released their second album “Blue Songs” earlier this year, exclusive twists and treats from this record will no doubt feature in their set - hurrah.

“Blue Song”’s lead single “My House” is already an international club staple and hearing it reverberate through Bestival’s speakers is almost as tumultuously exciting as seeing what dazzling attire they will be donning.

That reminds me - must.pack.glitter. 

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Photographer Marie-Fleur Charlesworth has been documenting her life with a camera since she can remember. But in the last three years she has turned her artistic hand to shooting fashion.

The London based photographer’s distinctively analogue style is wonderfully nostalgic. So wonderful in fact that she has caught the eye of several publications, with her work having been featured in Stylist, Ballad Of, Random, Pigeons & Peacocks and Ozon.

Extracting influences from Nabokov novels and of Wes Anderson’s Royal Tenenbaum’s family home, it’s no wonder she concocts dreamy, eclectic visions. Marie-Fleur’s images, in all their faded hue and frosted edging glory, conspire to craft poignant, striking portraits that unequivocally stir the soul. 

This dazzling new summer editorial entitled “About a girl” follows a frail blonde pixie on her secret garden frolics.

The styling is immaculately whimsical too – with over the knee socks aplenty, draping white chiffon dresses, rope scarves, frilled off the shoulder tops and paisley maxi skirts. And all of this sartorial bliss is spectacularly accessorised with bold, black balloons for an eerie twist.

playing with podiums

Antipodum's Summer/Spring 2011 

Love the sheer (excuse the pun) perfection of these floaty shirts and skirts. The eye boggling, hand printed jackets and button-down dress look like they've been plucked from a mood board for the stair sequence in The Labyrinth - fantasmical. And the multiple bug prints are a healthy supplement for my not-so-healthy love for bug shaped jewellery.

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The highly desirable Opening Cermony has collaborated with Hawaiian label Reyn Spooner. And with the campaign shot by the equally desirable Gia Coppola – of THE Francis Ford’s bloodline - this concoction is a juggernaut of inevitable perfection.

This new film entitled “22” features a flock of nonchalantly beautiful teenagers dressed in striking pieces from the brand's creations. And the sanguine, sweet soundtrack by Best Coast cajoles us along in what can only be the most dapper 2 minutes and 17 seconds of film on my Twitter timeline today.