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.
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
BIRDS OF PREY
MATILDA WEARS FEATHER HEADDRESS, ASTROBOHEMIA. FAUX FUR COAT, ISOSSY CHILDREN.
They say never work with animals or children – well, I always enjoy a challenge! We met early one rainy morning in November at Savernake Forest near Marlborough. I had already had a 2-hour journey, it was raining and quite honestly, I wasn’t feeling massively positive whilst waiting for the arrival of 3 child models under nine, plus a whole flock of birds of prey – owls, kestrels et al.
But I must say, once we got going everyone was marvellous. The kids were all so brave holding the birds, helped enormously by the amazing Dian from the Fir Tree Falconry and our lovely calming photographer Tara. Our make-up artist, Emily did a fabulous job painting a feathered look on each of the children’s face. I used loads of beautiful plumage in the styling with spectacular feather headdresses and capes. In the end, it was a soaring success with Little Revolution Magazine using all the pictures in their Christmas issue. What a great team – such high fliers!
BILLY WEARS SEQUIN TOP AND TULLE SKIRT, LITTLE WARDROBE LONDON. FEATHER CAPE TOOKY AT AMAZON.
ZIGGY WEARS FEATHER HEADDRESS, ASTROBOHEMIA. STAR SWEATER, H&M.
MATILDA WEARS SEQUIN TOP AND TULLE SKIRT, LITTLE WARDROBE LONDON. GOLD BOMBER JACKET, VELVETEEN.
ZIGGY WEARS STAR SWEATER, H&M. MATILDA WEARS SEQUIN DRESS, GUESS KIDS. COAT, ISOSSY CHILDREN.
BILLY WEARS DRESS, MARIE-CHANTAL. FEATHER CAPE, TOOKY AT AMAZON.
MATLILDA WEARS DRESS ISOSSY CHILDREN. WAISTCOAT, MARIE-CHANTAL.
ZIGGY WEARS TOP AND JEANS, SOMEDAY SOON. METALLIC JACKET, MARKS & SPENCER.
MATILDA WEARS SEQUIN DRESS, GUESS KIDS. COAT, ISOSSY CHILDREN.
PHOTOGRAPHY – TARA KATHERINE. FASHION STYLIST – BECKY JOHN. HAIR & MAKE-UP – EMILY L AT MACH MANAGEMENT. BIRDS – FIR TREE FALCONRY. MODELS – BILLY AT RAY AND ROBIN, ZIGGY AT GINGERSNAP MODELS and MATILDA.
THE CROWN
Poppy wears silk headscarf, Rokit and cream wool sweater, Smallable.
When Lovely photographer, Katy McDonnell came up with the idea of shooting at the very majestic location, Kings Weston House in Bristol, we couldn’t resist doing our own ‘kids’ take of the stylish TV drama, The Crown. So much fun was had casting our own royal family, choosing regal props and creating vintage hairstyles. We were thrilled that Babiekins Magazine published the pictures in their Christmas issue – Yay! I think the traditional styling is just perfect for Yuletide …..
Posy wears crown print dress, Rachel Riley. Silver Mary-Janes, Bonpoint. Handbag, Rokit. Jesse wears military jacket and trousers both Wild & Gorgeous. Shoes, Step2wo.
Mya and Posy wear dresses, Little Wardrobe London. Capes, Pearl Lowe. Shoes, Bonpoint.
Mya wears dress and shoes, Bonpoint.
Jesse wears floral shirt, Liberty London and waistcoat, Little Wardrobe London. Mya wears tweed dress and matching jacket, Childrensalon.
Jesse wears waistcoat, Little Wardrobe London. Floral shirt, Liberty London.
May wears dress by Little Wardrobe London.
Deacon wears soldier print shirt and jumper, Rachel Riley.
Poppy wears tartan coat and ankle boots both Bonpoint. Deacon wear herringbone suit, Little Wardrobe London. Shoes, Step2wo.
Deacon wears herringbone jacket and waistcoat, Little Wardrobe London. Tie and cap, Rokit.
Poppy wears velvet top and tulle skirt, Bonpoint. Crown, Childrensalon. Shoes, Step2wo.
Jesse wears striped blazer and corduroy trousers, Rachel Riley. Shirt, Wild & Gorgeous.
Poppy wears Fairisle beret and jumper, Bonpoint. Pink tutu, Angel’s Face.
Poppy wears Fairisle beret and jumper, Bonpoint. Pink tutu, Angel’s Face.
PHOTOGRAPHER- KATY McDONNELL. FASHION STYLIST – BECKY JOHN. HAIR & MAKE-UP -ABLE MABLE DESIGNS. MODELS – GINGERSNAP MODELS. LOCATION – KINGS WESTON HOUSE, BRISTOL.
BABY FASHION – DOUBLE ACT
INIGO AND OTTILIE WEAR PRINTED COTTON ALL-IN-ONES, £60 BY CARAMEL.
Twins are big news! Both Beyoncé and Amal Clooney are expecting them – joining the ever-growing Hollywood twin club whose ‘members’ include Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mariah Carey and Julia Roberts. Goodness, it seems everyone’s at it!
So, it wasn’t a surprise that Baby London Magazine wanted to do a twin fashion feature. I must admit I felt slightly daunted styling 5 sets of twins in one day. Was the shoot going to be twice as nice or double trouble? Luckily, we were in safe hands, our photographer Ken Copsey is one of the maestros of baby shoots and all our little duos were gorgeous, so a fun day was had by all – phew!
ROCCO WEARS ORGANIC COTTON BABYGROW, £16 AND JENSON WEARS ORGANIC COTTON BODYSUIT, £9 BOTH BY FRUGI.
SIENNA AND HAYDEN WEAR COTTON TOPS, £76 AND COTTON TROUSERS, £74 BOTH CARAMEL. HAIR BOWS BY RACHEL RILEY.
SIENNA AND HAYDEN WEAR COTTON SWEATERS, £24 EACH AND CHIFFON TUTUS, £32 BOTH BOB & BLOSSOM. HAIR BOWS, £10 (SET OF 2) RACHEL RILEY. COTTON MUSLIN BLANKET, £58, ADEN +ANAIS.
LUNA WEARS PRINTED COTTON DRESS WITH MATCHING BLOOMERS, £59, RACHEL RILEY. PEARL WEARS PRINTED COTTON KNIT DRESS, £48, PEPA & CO.
THOMAS WEARS COTTON TOP FROM £92 AND LINEN SHORTS, £82 AND THEO WEARS COTTON TOP, FROM £92 AND COTTON TROUSERS, FROM £62 ALL FROM BONPOINT.
MAGAZINE COVER FEATURING TWIN BABY ROCCO WEARING LINEN ROMPER, £67 AND COTTON TOP, £65 BOTH CARAMEL
PHOTOGRAPHER – KEN COPSEY. FASHION STYLIST – BECKY JOHN
GIRL POWER !
Geometric Print Vest, from £9.00
Fantastic to see Marks & Spencer are doing a brand new activewear collection for girls. So as you can imagine, I was really excited to style this shoot for them. It’s a fabulous range for 5-14 year olds with vibrant geometric print vests, dip-dye leggings and slogan tops. All the sportswear pieces are made from an ultra-light elastane blend that sits close to the skin and helps regulate the body temperature. I think the fitnesswear looks amazing and the little models on the shoot really enjoyed wearing it. What a great incentive for kids to keep fit, active and healthy.
Short Sleeve, Dance Top, from £10.00. Dip Dye Leggings, from £10.00
Short Sleeve, Dance Top, from £10.00
Cropped Geometric Print Top, from £9.00 and matching leggings from £10. Black cotton rich hooded jacket, from £20.
Panel Detail Vest, from £9.00. Cotton Rich Sport Leggings, from £10.00
Geometric Print, Cropped Top, from £9.00 and matching leggings, from £10.
Team Win Sports Top, from £9.00. Sports Panel Leggings, from £10.00
Geometric Print Vest, from £9.00
PHOTOGRAPHY – OLIVER SYMONS THOMAS, FASHION STYLIST – BECKY JOHN, HAIR & MAKE-UP – JO BULL
KIDS CHRISTMAS FASHION – JINGLE BELLES & BEAUS
Erin wears green glitter dress, £350 by Caramel London. Green feather headdress, £75 by Astrobohemia at Their Nibs. Gold Mary-Janes, from £42 by Step2wo.
Last Sunday we all pitched up at our hygge vibe location in East London to do this fabulously festive shoot for Slick Mummy Magazine. Hope it fills you with Christmas cheer!
Rudie wears herringbone jacket, £166, waistcoat, £93 and trousers, £107 all by Little Wardrobe London. White shirt, £49 by Wild & Gorgeous. Retro bow tie, £12 by Rokit. Leather velcro shoes, from £58 by Step2wo.
India wears dress from £65 and cape from £75 from Isossy Children. Feather headdress £75 by Astrobohemia at Their Nibs. Ballet pumps with bows, from £66 by Step2wo. Erin wears red sequin heart dress, £99 by Wild & Gorgeous. Rose headband, £44 by Patachou. Gold Mary-Janes, from £42 by Step2wo.
Rudie wears merino wool sweater, £110 by Marie-Chantal. Red tartan trousers, £65 by Wild & Gorgeous. Leather Velcro shoes, £58 by Step2wo.
Erin wears emerald marabou jacket, from £58 and tutu, from £35 both by Angel’s Face. India wears dark teal chiffon dress, £69 by Wild & Gorgeous.
Erin wears gold star outfit from George at Asda. Gold Mary-Jane’s £42, Step2wo.
PHOTOGRAPHY – IAN HOOTON, FASHION STYLING – BECKY JOHN, HAIR & MAKE-UP – SARAH MCLLWAIN-BATES
KIDS FASHION – EN POINTE
Freya wears leotard, £20, 0-13Y, Angel’s Face. Diamante tulle skirt, from £30, 4-13Y, Baker by Ted Baker at Debenhams. Feather headdress, £175, Astrobohemia at Etsy
Our beautiful ballet story was dreamt up in a coffee shop in Soho. Whilst idly chatting over a cappuccino about all sorts of things, from our children’s dance shows, to enthusing about Sia’s video for song ‘Chandelier’ and the fabulous sheer organza fashion in the latest issue of Vogue, photographer Helen Marsden and myself realised we’d come up with a rather lovely theme for a kid’s shoot. A sort of mad Swan Lake at home.
Like many girls, I’ve always loved ballet and took lessons from aged 2 until I was a teenager. But felt this shoot shouldn’t be exclusively girly. Things have dramatically changed since I was little when it was seen as quite extraordinary for boys to do ballet. My Father was bemused when my brother Jonathan pleaded to do classes. His reaction was very similar to the Dad in Billy Elliot – “No son of mine is going to be a bloody ballet dancer!”
Luckily opinions are so different now. Premier league footballers, front-row rugby players even heavy weight boxers are all at it. It’s an amazing discipline for core strength, agility and flexibility. The boys in our shoot were as proud of their fabulous barre work as we were of them!
There was a flurry of excitement at the shoot. The children loved dressing up in tutus, feather headdresses and wings. They had such fun, leaping and pirouetting over the furniture in Helen’s beautiful house. I’m thrilled with the pics as were Little London Magazine who used the story in this month’s issue. What lovely team work – Bravo us! We should all take a bow.
Bram wears candy striped shirt, £84, and Arthur wears white shirt, £74, both 4-10Y, Little Wardrobe London. Both boys wear vests, £5.90, 3-11Y, UNIQLO. Dance leggings and ballet shoes throughout by Dancia International.
Poppy wears lilac frilled tutu dress, from £56, 0-13Y, Angel’s Face at Childrensalon. Freya wears silver zipped hoodie, £57.50, 4-14Y, Eleven Paris. Grey and ivory chiffon tutu skirt, from £36, 0-13Y, Angel’s Face at Childrensalon.
Meg (in foreground) wears pale pink tulle dress, £71, Billieblush and beaded headband, £18, Carrement Beau both at House of Fraser. Isabella (in middle) wears pink sequin tulle dress with fuchsia waistband, from £44, 12M-14Y, Baker by Ted Baker at Debenhams. Freya (at back) wears pale pink silk dress with fuchsia trim at neckline, £195, 3-12Y, Marie-Chantal.
Bram wears metallic top, £48.75 and silver leggings, £14.95 both 4-16Y, Smallable.
Meg wears pale blue organza dress from £125, 3-12Y, Caramel Baby & Child. Isabella wears pale blue lace dress with sash, £145, Little Wardrobe London. Diamante headband, £18, Wild & Gorgeous.
Meg wears pale blue organza dress, from £125, 3-12Y, Caramel Baby & Child.
Isabella wears pale blue lace dress with sash, £145, 4-10Y, Little Wardrobe London. Diamante headband, £18, Wild & Gorgeous.
Arthur wears white cotton shirt, £38, 3-12Y, Jacadi. White vest, £5.90, 3-11Y, UNIQLO. White combat trousers, £125, 2-14Y, Stone Island Junior. Feather wings, £10.47, Amazon. Meg wears metallic jumpsuit, £79, 2-15Y, Wild & Gorgeous. Beaded headband, £18, Carrement Beau at House of Fraser.
Isabella wears pale pink satin pussy bow blouse, £49 and maxi tulle skirt, £112, both 4-10Y, Little Wardrobe London. Isabella wears ivory sparkly dress, £75, 2-9Y, Le Mu. Headdress from a selection from Astrobohemia at Etsy.
Meg wears taupe, sequin say dress, £149, 4-10Y, Little Wardrobe London. Poppy wears gold lace and net dress, £117, 6-10Y, Le Mu.
PHOTOGRAPHY : HELEN MARSDEN, FASHION STYLIST : BECKY JOHN, HAIR & MAKE-UP : ROSE ANGUS
MODELS : FREYA, POPPY, MEG, & ISABELLA from GRACE & GALOR and ARTHUR & BRAM
Behind the Scenes of our beautiful shoot. Top Left, Freya adjusts amazing Astrobohemia headdress. Top Right, The girls relax in between shots in the dressing area. Bottom left, Rails and rails of fabulous clothes. Bottom right, Make-Up artist Rose perfects the ballet look on Poppy.
Thanks to Freya & Poppy’s lovely Mum Jodie for the behind the scene pics.
KIDS FASHION – LONDON CALLING
Chase wears waistcoat, £120, T-shirt, £36 and shorts, £76, all Stella McCartney Kids. Trainers, £40, Plae. Sunglasses, Lotho.
I love London and obviously love fashion, so styling this kids photo shoot was perfect for me. These striking images for glossy magazine, Little London were shot in two phases. Firstly, talented kids’ photographer, Daniel Pangbourne ‘set the scene’ shooting the background photos. He really put in some leg work here, zooming around London shooting the most iconic buildings from The Albert Hall in Kensington to The Shard in London Bridge. Luckily, a fabulously sunny day was chosen where the sky was vibrant blue – a rarity in London Town!
A couple of weeks later we did the kids photo shoot in The Factory Studio, South London. The models, photographer Daniel and lovely hair & make-up artist, Rose met up at the studio bright and early. As per usual my car was groaning under the strain of so many amazing clothes by designers such as Stella McCartney, Stone Island and Bonpoint. We had a very busy day. The kids were fantastic – running, leaping and jumping around the studio against a white backdrop. What energy!
After these two shoots, the images were digitally combined to produce theses stunning images. So here you have it – CAPITAL FASHION!
Lottie wear jumpsuit, £55, I Love Gorgeous. Hat from a section, Bonpoint.
Madison wears dress from £35 and cardigan from £30, 4-13 yrs both Jigsaw. Wellies from £11, Mothercare.
Eden wears dress, £59 and cardigan, £29 both Billieblush.
Chase wears, jacket, from £245 and sweater, from £75 both Stone Island. Shorts, from £61, Bonpoint. Headphones, from a selection from Tiger.
Lottie wears top, £50 and skirt, £59, both No Added Sugar. Wellies, from £11, Mothercare.
Madison wears jacket, £120 by Stella McCartney Kids.
PHOTOGRPAHER – DANIEL PANGBOURNE. FASHION STYLIST – BECKY JOHN. HAIR & MAKE-UP – ROSE ANGUS.