LOCKDOWN LUXE
Even though lockdown is now easing, so many of us are still working from home. I don’t know about you, but the comfy, baggy, tracky bottoms and slouchy tops have long lost their appeal. Being a stylist, I felt I had to up my game if I wasn’t going to look lockdown loco! I still wanted something comfortable to wear, but needed to look more stylish for Zoom chats and greeting the postman in the morning!
So, I was really thrilled when Femme Luxe approached me about doing a collab with their lovely loungewear. I really like their streamline belted tunic and legging sets. They’re very flattering and cleverly concealed how much banana bread I’ve consumed over lockdown! I’ve never done a collab before so was excited to give it a go. I really enjoyed the whole experience, although I must say it was very weird being the other side of the camera. This influencing game is much more challenging than it looks. It’s like a multi-tasking test extraordinaire – being the model, make-up artist, hairdresser, stylist and art director whilst continually beaming like the brightest lighthouse at the camera. Thanks to Team Elgood – my hubster and daughter Lily who were remarkably patient on the shoot taking turns humouring me and snapping away on their iPhones. It’s amazing what my family will do for a takeaway curry and a couple of beers!
Anyway, click here to see the full fabulous loungewear range at Femme Luxe.
GREAT LENGTHS
High neck dress by Tredlist
I always feel happiest in a maxi dress and with all the Victoriana long dresses around this Autumn, we thought we’d shoot our own 2019 version of Cathy in Wuthering Heights.
The team all piled into my car one Thursday morning in August and headed for Hitchin Lavender Fields. I’d already done a shoot here using all shades of purple clothes in the lavender fields, so this time we used the rougher terrain there to achieve our windswept romantic look…….
Polka dot dress by Lace and Beads. Pearl hair clips by Top Shop.
Blush dress by Lace and Beads.
Dress by Trendlistr.
Print dress by Trendlistr.
Silk dress by Baby Ceylon.
Silk dress by Baby Ceylon.
PHOTOGRAPHY – LESLEY EDITH, FASHION STYLIST – BECKY JOHN, HAIR & MAKE- UP – SIAN DUKE, MODEL – ISHTAR AT NEVS
BRIGHT SPARKS
Purple and green metallic dress, Lalla X RR.
NEON has emblazoned so many runways this Spring. In these precarious times, it’s great to get some heart sizzling colour in our lives! So, one cold Saturday morning in February, we met up at Lesley’s studio and created this. I love the movement, angles and the fantastic make-up by Keti that really completed the super bold look!
Purple and green metallic dress with feather skirt, Lalla X RR.
Pink Jumpsuit, Goddiva. Yellow neon scarf, Figleaves.
Pink Jumpsuit, Goddiva. Yellow neon scarf, Figleaves. Lime snake pattern sandals, Zara.
Orange dress, Mistress Rocks. Vegan trainers, M&S.
Orange dress, Mistress Rocks.
Striped, metallic knit sweater and skirt, Miss Red. Blue metallic hoops, Forever 21. Metallic blue courts, Bon Prix.
Hot pink sweater, Zara. Visor, Wrangler. Hoop earrings, Forever 21.
Hot pink sweater, Zara. Hoop earrings, Forever 21. Metallic blue shoes, Bon Prix.
Lime green dress, Goddiva.
Lime green dress, Goddiva. Silver courts, Bon Prix.
Blue shift dress, Miss Red. Metallic blue courts, Bon Prix. Scarf, Bon Marche.
Fashion Stylist – Becky John
Photography – Lesley Edith at Adrenelin Photographic
Hair & Make- Up – Keti Nikolova at Adrenelin Photographic
Model – Omolola at First Model Management.
SHAPES
Striped sweater and check leggings both Top Shop. Necklace Phannatiq. Trainers throughout Kurt Geiger.
I love all the gorgeous geometric prints around at the moment. So,we decided to do a shoot using these fab shape prints and have our model do some amazing body shapes too! Prior to the shoot we had had some wonderful weather and gorgeous blue skies…… But of course, come the day of our shoot the heavens opened and it poured all day! But every cloud has a silver lining and the grey skies created a really strong moody look….. take a look at the pics, I think you’ll love them!
Geometric print jumpsuit, Top Shop.
Pink faux fur coat, Amo Couture. Chevron sweatshirt, & Other Stories. Trousers, Ipseity at Wear The Walk
Red tracksuit top, Roklt. Geometric print trousers, Lalla X RR.
Lime green coat, Dear Freedom. Colourful print trousers, Amanda Thompson Couture.
Photographer – Lesley Edith @ Adrenalin Photographic
Fashion Stylist – Becky John
Hair & Make-Up – Niki Mark
Model – Saffron Reeve @ PRM London
ON WHITE HORSES
ANYA WEARS DRESS BY WILD & GORGEOUS
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Who knows what the next couple of months will bring. But in this world of uncertainty it’s lovely to create these magical pictures. We shot them way back in the Summer in The Cotswolds and were lucky enough to have them published in Mini Maven this Christmas. The styling and inspiration came from a TV programme, ‘The White Horses’ I loved to watch as a child. Yes, I’m feeling positive – it’s difficult not to, when I work with so many gorgeous and talented people. So, bring on 2019!
ANYA WEARS DRESS AND SLEEVES BY TUTU DU MONDE
LIVVY WEARS DRESS AND FEATHER SHRUG BY TUTU DU MONDE AND BALLERINA PUMPS BY H&M
ANYA WEARS WING TOP AND SKIRT BY ANGEL’S FACE. LIVVY WEARS CASHMERE SWEATER AND SKIRT BY MARIE-CHANTAL.
LIVVY WEARS STAR ORGANZA DRESS BY BILLIEBLUSH
ANYA WEARS DRESS BY ANGEL’S FACE AND CAPE BY TUTU DU MONDE. LIVVY WEARS DRESS AND CAPE BY TUTU DU MONDE.
ANYA WEAR WINGS TOP AND SKIRT BY ANGEL’S FACE
ANYA WEARS FAUX FUR JACKET AND RIPPED JEANS BOTH BY H&M. LIVVY WEARS FAUX FUR GILET, CARREMENT BEAU, WHITE HEART SHIRT, BILLIEBLUSH AND WHITE JEANS, MARKS & SPENCER. BOTH WEAR WHITE PUMPS BY CONVERSE AND FEATHER HEADRESSES MAKE BY ME USING HOBBYCRAFT PRODUCTS.
PHOTOGRAPHY – TARA KATHERINE. FASHION STYLIST – BECKY JOHN. HAIR & MAKE-UP – KAMILA ROBERTS AT MACH MANAGEMENT. MODELS – ANYA AT GRACE & GALOR AND LIVVY AT OLOGY UK.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO ANYA’S WONDERFUL MUM FOR LETTING US INVADE HER HOUSE AND USE THEIR BEAUTIFUL HORSE MISTY!
ROSE COLOURED SPECTACLE
Tops and tutus, Angel’s Face. Sunglasses, Zoobug.
Wow! It’s September – how did that happen? It’s very difficult to say goodbye to Summer this year. It’s been amazing and the sun has just kept on giving. One of the highlights of these hot, balmy days was doing this shoot in the majestic grounds of Littlecote House in the West Country.
We were thinking pink! So, when I turned up at the spectacular gardens, my car laden with party dresses and tutus, our hairdresser, Jess already had pink hair spray in hand and fab make-up artist Kamila was poised with beautiful rose petals for face decoration. Our three little pink ladies had such fun dressing up in all the gorgeous frothy clothes. Photographer Tara worked her magic and these beautiful images were published in Luna Magazine.
Dress in the middle, Billie Blush. Dresses either side, Wild & Gorgeous.
Star printed dress, Little Marc Jacobs.
Star printed dress, Little Marc Jacobs.
Cold shoulder dress, Carrement Beau.
Top and tutu both Angel’s Face.
Batwing dress, Their Nibs. Flower headdress, Astrobohemia.
FASHION STYLIST – BECKY JOHN. PHOTOGRAPHER – TARA KATHERINE, MAKE-UP – KAMILA ROBERTS, HAIR – JESS AT GOLDWORTHYS SALON. MODELS – OLIVIA, LIVVY AND LILY.
STYLING A JEWELLERY CAMPAIGN
I had such a blast styling Aymer Amale’s SS18 campaign! This new, luxury jewellery brand was founded by Ruth Aymer and Sade Amale in 2016. The latest collection has been inspired by ancient ruins, with fabulous rings designed around the magnificent Roman architectural wonder, The Pantheon. These dramatic rings are aptly named – Doric, Ionic, Corinthia……
This beautiful and bold collection called for statement styling. I chose strong metallic clothes and backdrops, mirroring the jewellery with bronzes, golds and platinum. To add a bit more drama I threw in a fab 70’s leopard print throw, gilt curtain and antique lacquer screen that I nabbed from my Mum’s house! Like me, she’s a natural born hoarder and never throws anything out!
It was all hands-on deck on the shoot day. All the crew pulled together to produce these fantastic images. Even Ruth’s cat thought that he’d grab a piece of the action and managed to star in quite a few shots!
The jewellery is stunning, all hand crafted in the heart of London’s Hatton Garden. Have a look for yourself Aymer Amale
PHOTOGRAPHY – LESLEY EDITH, FASHION STYLIST – BECKY JOHN, HAIR & MAKE-UP – KETI NIKOLOVA, MODELS – HEMA RICCHETTI & ALI IBRAHIM AT FIRST MODEL MANAGEMENT.
ROCKABILLY KIDS
Alexander wears sunglasses, Zoobug, clothes, River Island. Olivia wears sunglasses, Zoobug, clothes Angel’s Face.
I was thrilled to style the new sunglasses campaign for Zoobug London. It’s a great brand, founded in 2006 by Dr Julie Diem and the first specialist eyewear company for kids. Not only do these sunglasses provide maximum protection against the sun’s harmful UV rays, but as you can see they are also super stylish too!
The theme ‘The Camden Rockabillies’ was perfect for Zoobug’s SS18 sunglasses collection with hip metal frames, small lenses and edgy mirrors – such a fabulous retro look.
We all had a blast, zooming around Camden on this shoot. The kids loved wearing the sunglasses and really got into the cool rockabilly style. They all looked amazing in their ‘rock and roll’ leather jackets, ripped jeans and swirly tutus. Great fun…….. can’t wait to meet up with the Zoobug gang again!
Madison wears metal frame glasses, Zoobug London, leather jacket, River Island and tutu, Angel’s Face.
Kitt wears metal frame sunglasses, Zoobug London, clothes River Island, trainers, Converse.
The Fabulous Zoobug Gang!
Ruby wears Daisy sunglasses, Zoobug London, clothes, H&M.
Alexander wears metal frame sunglasses, Zoobug London, leather Jacket, River Island.
Olivia wears metal frame sunglasses, Zoobug London, cardigan and tutu, Angel’s Face.
PHOTOGRAPHY – LESLEY EDITH, FASHION STYLIST -BECKY JOHN, HAIR & MAKE-UP – KETI NIKOLOVA
VALENTINE VIBE
Coral lace lingerie, Figleaves. Orange faux fur coat, Top Shop.
Well, Valentine’s Day is nearly here. So I thought I’d do a very glamorous lingerie shoot to put us all in the mood. Being February it’s far too chilly just to wear JUST your bra and knickers so I thought I’d throw in a couple of fur coats (faux of course darlings!) for good measure! Happy Valentine LOVE BIRDS !
Coral lace lingerie, Figleaves. Orange faux fur coat, Top Shop. 70’s print furniture, Monica Rivron Homeware at Hampstead Antique Emporium.
Pale pink lace lingerie, b.tempt’d. Pale pink faux fur coat, Amazon Fashion.
Pale mink coloured lace lingerie, b.tempt’d. Grey leopard coat, Peacocks.
Pale mink coloured lace lingerie, b.tempt’d. Grey leopard coat, Peacocks.
Purple and Red lace lingerie, Figleaves. Faux fur red coat, Zara.
Purple and red lace lingerie, Figleaves. Red faux fur coat, Zara.
Pale pink lace lingerie, Freya. Feather cape, Lalla X RR.
Pale pink lace lingerie, Freya. Feather cape Lalla X RR. Cane furniture, Monica Rivron Homeware at Hampstead Antique Emporium.
FASHION STYLIST – BECKY JOHN, PHOTOGRAPHY – IAN HOOTON, HAIR & MAKE-UP – ANNA DURSTON, MODEL – CHRISTINE ILIEVA, HIVE AGENCY LONDON.
STREET LIFE
RECYLCLED JUMPSUIT BY LALLA X RR AT ASOS. EARRINGS BY ROKIT.
Although my roots are in Wales with my teenage years in Bristol, I now definitely feel like a Norf London Girl. So, it was great to do an urban shoot around the streets of Kentish Town. Fab photographer, Lesley Edith had just arrived back to the capital after living in LA for 8 years so she really enjoyed searching out all these great locations. I love all the hot pink clothes around just now and we opted for backgrounds that really made each outfit really pop! Amazing model Akira really made the pics with her strong beautiful look. All in all, a great success with Nude Magazine using the images for their latest issue. Talk about tickled pink!
RECYCLED DRESS BY LALLA X RR AT ASOS. EARRING AND BANGLES BOTH BY ROKIT.
FAUX FUR LILAC JACKET BY MANGO. SEQUIN SKIRT BY H&M.
FAUX FUR PIN COAT BY STORY OF LOLA AT TOP SHOP. PINK JUMPSUIT BY TOP SHOP.
PINK FRILL SHIRT AND SEQUIN SKIRT BOTH BY H&M
RECYCLED PINK AND WHITE LACE DRESS BY LALLA X RR AT ASOS
RECYCLED DRESS BY LALLA X RR AT ASOS. EARRINGS AND BANGLES BOTH BY ROKIT.
PHOTOGRAPHER – LESLEY EDITH, FASHION STYLIST – BECKY JOHN, HAIR & MAKE-UP – MIRA PARMAR, MODEL, AKIRA MALAIKA, FIRST AGENCY.