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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 – THE HAMPTONS PHOTO SHOOT

 

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When I was asked to style a kidswear shoot the client called ‘The Hamptons’ I imagined jetting off to New York State. No such luck I’m afraid, this time the budget didn’t quite stretch to an overseas trip. So if we couldn’t go to The Hamptons, The Hamptons would have to come to us!

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We ended up in an East London studio that became our base. I was sure it would all pull together and look amazing as I was working with such a fantastic team. First of all, set builders constructed a whitewash, weatherboard backdrop and then it was up to me to find some really eye catching props that would make the images come alive.

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The day before the shoot I headed off to ‘Propland’ – the name in the trade we give to an area in West London where all the furniture and prop hire houses are situated. Soon I was elbow deep in all types of seaside and Americana paraphernalia – flags, bunting, binoculars, sailboats and starfish! I remembered that there were also some lovely kids’ stripy deckchairs in my daughter’s Wendy house that would come in handy too.

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MCSS16.5.siteIt was fun doing a day ‘propping’, usually I’m trampling up and down The West End sourcing clothes for editorial shoots, but as it was a shoot for well known brand Mothercare all the lovely nautical clothes were supplied by them!

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The big shoot day arrived and we had such a gorgeous array of little models ranging from 14 months to 8 years old. Ross, our photographer is always brilliant at making the kids laugh so I knew the pictures would look really animated and lively!

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The trickiest part of the shoot was the group shot. It was challenging getting all 6 infant school kids in a line, looking in the same direction and smiling all at once. The children’s clothes and hair had to look just right too so lovely make-up artist Freya and myself had to madly rush in and perfect the look in between each shot.IMG_6297

 

Working with kids is exhausting and I’m always ready for a G&T at the end of the day. But it’s totally worth it as you can see by these fabulous pictures – That’s a shore thing!photo-2

PHOTOGRAPHER – ROSS BOLGER, FASHION STYLIST – BECKY JOHN, HAIR & MAKE-UP – FREYA DANSON-HATCHER and ROSE ANGUS, CLOTHES – MOTHERCARE

EASTER EGGS, FASHION BUNNIES & CRAZY CHICKS

Box of chocolate biscuits, £35, Biscuiteers Baking Company. Milk chocolate egg, £27 and White chocolate egg, £15 both Hotel Chocolat.
Box of chocolate biscuits, £35, Biscuiteers Baking Company. Milk chocolate egg, £27 and White chocolate egg, £15 both Hotel Chocolat.

MY EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA – HERE’S TO A HAPPY & PEACEFUL BANK HOLIDAY…………

Easter egg biscuit, £35, Biscuitjes Baking Company.
Easter egg biscuit, £35, Biscuitjes Baking Company.

HOPPING MAD

Cotton knit bunny romper, £69.34 by Blamo Toys at Etsy.
Cotton knit bunny romper, £69.34 by Blamo Toys at Etsy.
Supersoft bunny, £8, Sainsbury's Home. Fluffy bunny ears, Poundland. Bunny costume and hat, The Little Distinctions.
Supersoft bunny, £8, Sainsbury’s Home. Fluffy bunny ears, Poundland. Bunny costume and hat, The Little Distinctions.

CRACKING EASTER

Green bunny Top, £3.50, M&Co. Easter egg glasses, £4, Paperchase. Bunny Easter egg basket, £3.99, Hoi Polloi Gifts. Chick head boppers, Poundland.
Green bunny Top, £3.50, M&Co. Easter egg glasses, £4, Paperchase. Bunny Easter egg basket, £3.99, Hoi Polloi Gifts. Chick head boppers, Poundland.

CRAZY CHICKS

Pack of 18 fluffy chicks, Poundland.
Pack of 18 fluffy chicks, Poundland.

 

LITTLE FASHION-EASTER

Here’s to a cracking Easter…..

Chick tutu bodysuit with hat, £10, 0-18M by M&Co

Chick tutu bodysuit with hat, £10, 0-18M by M&Co

 

For the little chicks……

1. Chick applique leather baby shoes, £19, Daisy Roots. 2. Chick hooded towel, £18, M&S. 3.Easter felt bags, £2.99 each, oakroomshop.co.uk . 4.Bunny ears, £2, Go Create at Tesco. 5. Bunny baseball cap, £6, M&S. 6. Bunny slippers, £24.99, Cuckooland.com

1. Chick applique, leather baby shoes, £19, Daisy Roots. 2. Chick hooded towel, £18, M&S.3. Easter felt bags, £2.99 each, oakroomshop.co.uk . 4.Bunny ears, £2, Go Create at Tesco. 5. Bunny baseball cap, £6, M&S. 6. Bunny slippers, £24.99, Cuckooland.com

 

Easter Eggstravaganza……

1. Personalised butterfly chocolate eggs, £25, biscuiteers.com 2.Golden milk egglets, £5.50, Hotel Chocolat. 3. colourful eggs in nest, £1, Poundland. 4. Painted Easter eggs with iced biscuits, £1 each Tiger Stores. 5. All Our Eggs in One Basket, £50, Hotel Chocolat. 6, Colourful pained chick eggs , £5.75, Pussy Home Boutique.with chocolate eggs inside

1. Personalised butterfly chocolate eggs, £25, biscuiteers.com 2.Golden milk egglets, £5.50, Hotel Chocolat. 3. colourful eggs in nest, £1, Poundland. 4. Bird print Easter eggs with iced biscuits, £1 each Tiger Stores. 5. All Our Eggs in One Basket set, £50, Hotel Chocolat. 6, Colourful  chick eggs with chocolate eggs inside ,£5.75, Pussy Home Boutique.

For the Home Bunnies……..

1. Bunny and cabbage apron, £24, Thornback & Peel at Amara. 2. Tapestry chick cushion, £19.95, Mad In England. 3. Bunny coasters, £13.50 for set of 4, Home Candy. 4. Chick egg cosy, £13.50, Cuckooland.com 5. Rabbit applique cushion, £89, Carola Van Dyke at Amara. 6. Chicken egg cosy, £6, The Contemporary Home

1. Bunny and cabbage apron, £24, Thornback & Peel at Amara. 2. Tapestry chick cushion, £19.95, Mad In England. 3. Bunny coasters, £13.50 for set of 4, Home Candy. 4. Chick egg cosy, £13.50, Cuckooland.com 5. Rabbit applique cushion, £89, Carola Van Dyke at Amara. 6. Chicken egg cosy, £6, The Contemporary Home.

Easter Bonnets and Accessories…….

1.18ct gold bunny charm, £120, Links of London. 2. Feather bonnet on headband, £50, Julien Macdonald at Debenhams. 3. Chicken print bag, £45, Sophie Allport. 4. Picture hat, £75, Ben de Lisi at Principles.

1.18ct gold bunny charm, £120, Links of London. 2. Feather bonnet on headband, £50, Julien Macdonald at Debenhams. 3. Chicken print bag, £45, Sophie Allport. 4. Picture hat, £75, Ben de Lisi at Principles.

KIDSWEAR – MAGIC & SPARKLE

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

May 2015 be as magical and sparkly as the kids on this shoot……….

CLOTHES BY MINI RAXEVSKY
CLOTHES BY MINI RAXEVSKY
DRESS BY STAR BY JULIEN MACDONALD AT DEBENHAMS
DRESS BY STAR BY JULIEN MACDONALD AT DEBENHAMS
CLOTHES BY JOHN LEWIS
CLOTHES BY JOHN LEWIS
CLOTHES BY DEBENHAMS
CLOTHES BY DEBENHAMS
CLOTHES BY JOHN LEWIS
CLOTHES BY JOHN LEWIS
CLOTHES BY I LOVE GORGEOUS
CLOTHES BY I LOVE GORGEOUS
CLOTHES BY RACHEL RILEY
CLOTHES BY RACHEL RILEY
CLOTHES BY JOHN LEWIS
CLOTHES BY JOHN LEWIS
CLOTHES BY OSCAR & OLIVIA
CLOTHES BY OSCAR & OLIVIA

Photography – Phil Babb   Stylist – Becky John  Hair & Make-up – Amanda Bell at Artistic Licence.

BEHIND THE SCENES
BEHIND THE SCENES

 

KIDSWEAR – AUTUMN SHOOT

Dress by Rachel Riley, Crown headband by H&M
Dress by Rachel Riley, Crown headband by H&M

I’ve always loved a redhead. It’s the nearest hair colour to gold or fire. But after my daughter was born with her Titian crowning glory it has almost become an obsession.

 

Photographer Katy McDonnell and I had talked ages ago about doing a redhead shoot and it wasn’t until this autumn that all the conditions seemed right. It has been a late glorious autumn with the trees not wanting to relinquish their leaves. The colour palette has been spectacular – gold, russet, burnt orange and saffron. So with this in mind I scurried around the fashion PR’s and collected a fabulous selection of rich Autumnal toned clothes for our shoot.

 

We decided The Downs in Bristol would be the perfect location with it’s leafy, rambling woods. The models were chosen from the aptly named Gingersnap Agency in the West Country and here are the results…

Sweater by John Lewis, Headress, Stylist's own.
Sweater by John Lewis, Headress, Stylist’s own.

 

Art clothes (left) John Lewis Finn clothes (right) Ralph Lauren
Art clothes (left) John Lewis, Finn clothes (right) Ralph Lauren

 

Clothes by Rachel Riley
Clothes by Rachel Riley
Dress by Marie Chantal
Dress by Marie Chantal

 

Clothes by Marie-Chantal
Clothes by Marie-Chantal
Dress by Rachel Riley
Dress by Rachel Riley

 

Wrap by Selfridges
Wrap by Selfridges

Behind the scenes…….

Photography, Katy McDonnell, Stylist, Becky John, Models, Gingersnap
Photography, Katy McDonnell, Stylist, Becky John, Models, Gingersnap Agency

STYLING KIDS ON FASHION SHOOTS

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They say never work with children and animals, I didn’t listen. I have always loved doing photo shoots with kids. It can be challenging but mostly great fun and so rewarding. My favourite game as a child was dressing up and I suppose I’ve never wanted this fun to stop.

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So what happens on these shoots? Well in the stylist’s case so much happens before you even get to the shoot. First of all, the client briefs me by phone or email. Then I’m out in all weathers sourcing the clothes, accessories and props. Most days I’m staggering up and down Oxford Street laden with clothes like a glorified bag lady. Kids clothes vary so much in sizes so I tend to get 3 different sizes per child – so all those bags weigh a ton. Well at least I get a free daily workout!

Dress DKNY
Dress DKNY

Just before the shoot a meeting with the client and photographer happens. I always think it’s the stylist’s version of the primary school “Show and Tell.” I take everything into the offices for approval and we thoroughly go through the clothes and props. Everyone then knows what we are doing and a shot list can be compiled.

Clothes Their Nibs and Ralph Lauren
Clothes Their Nibs and Ralph Lauren

Then comes the shoot day! The crew – photographer, assistant, make-up artist and stylist arrive at least an hour before the kids. Preparation is everything. I hang up all the clothes on rails and lay out all the accessories and props. As any parent know kids get bored very easily. So as soon as the little ones breeze into the studio, they are whisked into make-up, quickly dressed and on the set before they can say er, ‘cheese’. I love styling kids because of their playful nature you can get away with dressing them up as theatrically as you wish! I usually choose one hero piece like a mad hat, vintage spectacles or eccentric prop and style the look around it.

Clothes Ralph Lauren
Clothes Ralph Lauren

To get the best shots it’s vital to have a good natured, patient team that can really engage with the kids. The photographer takes the lead, either directing the children or setting up little games for them and then capturing that magical moment when the kids are engrossed in play. The stylist is also expected to be the entertainer. I have a Mary Poppins style bag packed with balloons, party blowers and bubbles. I’m a wow with my feather tickling stick – Ken Dodd would be proud. Over the years I have learnt every dance move by The Spice Girls, The Macarena, every flipping verse of ‘The Wheels Of The Bus’ and my knowledge of One Direction is legendary!

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But what about the tantrums you ask? What tantrums? We leave those to the supermodels.

 

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photography Richard Burns, Hair & Make-up Sally Kvalheim, Styling Becky John, Location www.wingfieldcollege.com