Thursday, 23 September 2010

London Fashion Week....Seventies Hippy-Luxe


Does anyone know who this girl is?? I think I photographed her at LFW last September in the Christopher Kane for Topshop gorilla print dress so maybe she works for Topshop (I took this outside the Topshop Unique show this season). She has the most amazing red hair and freckes (yeah, yeah, I know: I am obsessed!).



p.s. Off to Milan tomorrow. Very worried about finding my way around since I got hopelessly lost in New York (and everyone says it is almost impossible to get lost in New York because it is a grid system....mmmmmm I proved everyone wrong! I have absolutely no sense of direction. I even got a little group of us slightly lost the other day on the way to a show in London). I intend to attach myself like a limpet to Tamu from All the Pretty Birds since she lives in Milan!

58 comments:

  1. This girl is amazing, you are so right. I had hoped to meet you at LFW and kept asking people I knew if they knew you, some said yes but my asking the question and you being in the same vicinity at the time just didn't happen. Hopefully Feb. Enjoy Milan I hope they look after you there. Xxxx

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  2. @Fashionistable- hee hee!I try to remain a little bit stealthy but my very loud (so I am told!) voice (and Aussie accent) is pretty hard to miss! Make sure you email me next time and we can meet up at Feb fashion week.

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  3. Mios Dio. What a f-ing amazing set of photos. You are killing me here. Killing me. With joy -- so all good.

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  4. wow her outfit & smile would make anyone double back to have another look. & yes, those freckles! have fun in milan :) i get lost in the most unlikely places as well; my sense of direction is zilch :(

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  5. I love how you update with so many posts at once, though this one's my favorite; she's stunning...

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  6. She's beautiful - and I also love her purse. Nice shot!

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  7. Wow, she's stunning!
    And already interpreting the 70s trend to come, love her hippie look, and her hair is just gorgeous, I can't stock looking at her hair!
    I also like the dramatic black eye make-up, never would have imagined it looking this good with her hair colour, really cool!

    Don't get lost in Milan, and if you do, don't worry, I'm sure you'll find some great girls to shot and nice places to visit. I like that part about getting lost, the part where you miss everything you planed not so much :-)

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  8. @PD- hee hee! That is super nice of you PD! I think she would be very hard to photograph badly!

    @Sing- She is pretty cool, huh!

    @Esther- I know, I loved her smiles as well! I actually was looking at the photos this morning thinking she looked familiar. I then went back and had a look at the ones I took last September and I am sure it was her I photographed. She had the same really cute smile.
    Glad someone else has issues with navigation. I wouldn't mind so much if I was just on holiday but when it is work, I feel really anxious getting lost all the time.

    @Salony- that is only cos I am hopeless and don't update each day! I actually find that I need to "live" with my photos for a few days before I process them- kind of like a uni assignment. It is always easier to come back and look at them objectively (as much as is possible with your own photos) than to process them on the day I take them. And I feel really tired each night of fashion week that I like to process them after. hence the uploads all at once! Gosh, that was long-winded!

    @Nadine2pointo- do you think it is a vintage purse???

    @Amica- well, I am wondering if she was styling for Topshop Unique hence her 70's outfit???? I love the hippie look as well (plus it is easy to pick up little pieces from thrift/charity shops to go with new pieces).
    Mmmm everyone says that Milan is really confusing though! And that is what I am worried about: missing all the shows!!!

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  9. my favorite part of these pictures--her smile in the first one that you also "see" in the (dare I say it?) wrinkles around her eyes!!!! I love those wrinkles so much. Real smile, real face, and real gorgeous!

    I also get lost in nyc and every where else i might add. you know what is the best thing ever? the gps "by foot" maps on my iphone. saved me many times!!!! have fun in milan.

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  10. aaaaaamazing vanessa! this girl is a hero x

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  11. I just love this girls outfit - simply gorgeous! The colors in combination with her red hair is so beautiful!

    Really really nice shot!

    xoxo

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  12. Gorgous autumnal colors in her allover outfit.Totally liked are her headwear and the hippie look with the flared pants. later, FashionLifeCoach

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  13. Absolutely amazing outfit! Love it

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  14. My, Vanessa, you've been a busy girl!

    I shot her too and she told me her name - can't for the life of me remember tho. She's so nice.

    These photos are gorgeous - all the posts. Lucky you in Milan, hope you're having a great time. Are you going to Paris, too? Just get in touch when you're back: we're due for a coffee chat. Lovely to see you for a quick hug. xx

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  15. p.s. For what it's worth: I lived in NYC for ages and I always always got lost in the West Village. That's where the grid system falls apart.

    Maps. That's the secret. Get yourself a map in Milan. They're surprisingly helpful, and they really do work. And the sun is also quite helpful for establishing direction. Just remember: it rises in the east and sets in the west.

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  16. your photos are getting more and more beautiful!

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  17. Love the scarf! I just bought a great scarf today, can't wait to wear it like her.

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  18. Such an amazing look....love her head scarf! And her eyes, oh la la.

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  19. gorgeous photos!!!

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  20. hi Vanessa, long time i didn't comment but i come regularly. always great! i love red hair and freckles too. just moved to los angeles 2 months ago. what a change from NY. i also have a terrible sense of direction, and i always have the feeling to be lost in london (NY is ok for me)... good luck in milan, it's not so big....

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  21. Great photography, you really captured her happiness in the first photo :D

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  22. love your blog just visited it for the first time!

    please visit

    fuckthatfashionart.blogspot.com

    kisses

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  23. Love all of the layering and the complimentary shades of brown! I grew up going to NY all of the time and no fail, I still get lost there :) Have a great trip!

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  24. Her name is Jessica Elizabeth Horton and she is TopShop's junior designer.

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  25. I love the pic, as all of yours, I'm the guy you took some pics last year with long hair, do you remember me?

    My last pos is about antimodels.

    I hope you visit my blog some day

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    My best regards!!!

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  26. She's beautiful...amazing look...love the seventies hippy style

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  27. Hi Vanessa, amazing shots! I agree that this girl is special. She's in this week's Grazia, too, listed as Anonymous says above.

    Can't wait to see what you got up to in Milan/Paris!

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  28. Anonymous beat me too it. Jessica's photo was featured in this week's Brit Grazia too.

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  29. Wow. Beautiful. She looks like a young Stephanie Klein.

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  30. amazing look, so 60's, the hair it perfect for the clothes too!

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  31. she is a gorgeous girl. you've done a great job vanessa! i love love love your blog. keep it up. (elnals)

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  32. I just gave you a blog award, stop by and check it out!

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  33. I cant rmrmber her name but im pretty sure she is a designer or junior designer for Topshop. I think i saw her in last weeks Grazia wearing a similar if not the same outfit. Her hair and face is very beautiful.x

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  34. Hi Vanessa, I love her red hair and nonchalant hippie style, a cool chick!!!!

    I didn't see you during Fashion Week in London this time around. Hope you enjoyed Milan, are you in Paris now as well?
    Since last time we met I've decided to join the world of blogging and started my own. xx

    Hedvig

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  35. amazing look!!

    xx charmediem.blogspot.com

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  36. She is stunning and your shots are great!

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  37. when r u updating for paris pics? know ur extra busy at this time!

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  38. Dear V its not Cintia Dicker by chance?

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  39. I really love this imagine!
    I follow you!

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  40. V -- saw mention of your blog in American Vogue October issue -- page 202, I think.

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  41. Love the fur jacket at the le look boheme of this girl!

    besos,

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  42. love the colours of her outfit..!
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  43. I'm sure I have seen her in this or last weeks Grazia mag, maybe on the style hunter page? Hmm..
    You're right she's absolutely lovely :)

    Love the blog! Will definitely be back
    xxxx

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  44. How singular her style is amongst all the Prada clad girls! I adore her individuality. She is celebrating autumn with all those warm sensuous earth colours. Her hair reminds one of the golden light of autumn sun. Enjoy Milan, happy landing;-)

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  45. updateee pleaseee

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  46. Vanessa where are you? Are you OK? Xxxx

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  47. LOvE this look...enough with the 80s, loving the hippie look.

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  48. Love this look and ur site, im now a follower, what a great source of inspiration you have built. Pls visit me and let me know what u think.

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  49. Where are you girl? We miss you and your pictures!

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  50. She's called Jessica and she is a designer for Topshop - this outfit is gorgeous! xx

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  51. Yes , it's Jessica & she is my daughter !
    I am so proud of her !!
    The pics are amazing Vanessa x

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  52. Sue Ann- that is so lovely that you saw the photos! And yes, you must be so very, very proud of Jessica!! She is extremely talented and also has wonderful style (not to mention she is beautiful)
    I would love to do some more photos of Jessica so if she could email me if she is interested that would

    I

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  53. Whoops! Sorry Sue- I added an Anne to your name!

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