The It List : Pigeons & Peacocks, Glitter & Metalics, Donna Karan, FlyArt Productions & Jennifer Lawrence

Welcome my lovely's to another edition of The It List, a compilation of all the things I have seen this week that deserve a shout out.

1. Pigeons & Peacocks, issue 7

London College of Fashion's baby Pigeons and Peacocks magazine launched in 2008 and has been out doing itself ever since. A proud London College of Fashion alumni myself, this week I settled down to read the latest addition to the Pigeons and Peacocks archive. What I saw blew me away. Page after page of stunning editorials and thought provoking articles. I particularly liked the article The (Role) Model on Shaun Ross, an African American albino male model who was featured in Beyonce's Pretty hurts video & is also taking the fashion world by storm.  Undeniably stunning Shaun and other models like him such as Diandra Forresst are the new wave of models, thoughtfully challenging the beauty status quo. A great Article, a must read.

The (Role) Model. Words: Saskia Barlow, Photo Ella Louise Sullivan

Shaun Ross ft interview

Come Un-Done, Photography Neil Bedford. Stylist Chloe Howell-Jackson. Model Julia at IMG

East End Empress (Mongolian style comes to the streets of London). Photograph by Tussunee Roadjanaruntong. Stylist Megan Concessio. Model Gana, Profile Model Management

 Sugar Rush, photography and Styling by Ella Louise Sullivan

2. Glitter & Metallics

Not all that glitters is gold, no sometimes it is Givency. This season glittering metallics are all in, so pack your shades and get to shimmering. Glittery pieces are a great way to inject some excitement and glamour into your outfit. So reflect some light like the diamond you are and stand out.

Net-a-Porter have some beautiful glitter skirts by Alice + Olivia, Lela Rose & Malene Birger.

You can buy these designer skirts via Net-A-Porter

However, if your budget is a little more modest, Check out this great H&M version for £24.99

Play with texture, these spangled skirts would go beautifully with a simple polo neck,  cashmere sweater or simple linen T-shirt.

3. Donna Karan

I saw this and I just wanted it. End of story, wholly indulgent but none the less top of my wish list. A beautifully made, high drama piece by Donna Karan. It can be worn in a number of different ways and is certainly a head turner.

Dona Karan via Net-a-Porter

4. Fly Art Productions.

Www.flyartproductions.tumblr.com

A brilliant Tumblr account which juxtaposes pop culture slogans over 16th Century Art. The result is just genius and unexpectedly thought provoking.

4. Jennifer Lawrence.

I just can't get enough. Not only was she in Vanity Fair this week, but she also looked classically beautiful this week at her premier.

New Yorks Finest

New York really brought it to the table, hot , steamy and delicious like mommas pie. The theme for this fashion week seems to be celebrating the strength of femininity. Fur made a strong appearance, but not in a 'slap dash' manner, rather it was used thoughtfully to reinforce the concept of femininity. Fur itself is a perfect representation of the elements of a strong woman- what can seem intimidating in presence in reality translates into something that is in reality soft to the touch, beautiful, unique by nature and protecting by function. Now, I don't know if the designers considered all of this when choosing fur ( it is after all Autumn winter) but it was defiantly the right choice for designers Alexander Wang, Donna Karan and Chaudo Ralph Rucci who used fur to accent strong silhouettes.  My personal favourites were Alexander Wang , Donna Karan & Reem Acra who redefined the boundaries femininity, upholding its strength whilst maintaining the trademark of a woman subtle sexuality, routed in confidence and strength.

Alexander Wang

Wang did what we know and love him for, taking geometric and architectural design and making it feminine and beautiful. His pieces communicated strength without compromising desirability. You could imagine a bad ass boss lady wearing the pieces on crowded wall street and standing out equally for strength as femininity.

Donna Karan

Donna Karan shines as she confidently works from a full creative melody of fabrics to create looks that  cleverly show the feminine silhouette ,  not from an over sexual male objective- Donna craftily manages to celebrate the female form from a position of empowerment through beauty.

Reem Acra

Lebanese designer Reem Acra is mainly known for her bridal wear, however there was nothing submissive about this collection. Bold and fiercely beautiful her pieces were made for an individual independent beautiful yet strong woman not unlike Reem herself. The collection juxtaposes embellishment and luxury whilst still maintaining attitude. I love it!

L A W of L I F E :

L A W on L I F E - confidently express your essence, be strong and fiercely beautiful- a woman is a force of nature to be reckoned with x

Love ,

Lois Aymes Wilson

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