The Fashion Assistant & Her Camera

Lomography - What Has Happened There?

Camera used: Smena 8m (about 30 years old russian camera)

Film used: Non-expired Fuji Sensia ISO 200 slide film

Process used: Cross-Process 

Photography by: Kit (me)

Photo Of The Day: Staying Cool Under A Parasol

At the shoot: Staying cool under a giant parasol (stylist assistant's own...including the chair).

Something old, something new…

As a former intern/assistant to Fee Doran a.k.a Mrs Jones many many moons ago, I have seen her work growing with popularity.  You may heard of Mrs Jones, she's the stylist who dressed the Scissor Sisters, The Darkness, Zoot Woman, Kylie Minogue and many more.  I'm excited to hear she has a shop in partnership with OXFAM in Camden...I remember once she dreamed of owning a shop under the name of her infamous label...well it's close.

Check out the competition below;

Something old, something new…
Oxfam DIY launches fashion design competition with star stylist Mrs Jones

 

Oxfam has launched a unique competition inviting the public to create their own customised garment from old clothing or recycled materials and have it judged by renowned British stylist Mrs Jones.

 

Part of the launch celebrations for Oxfam DIY, the organisation’s new online fashion resource, entrants are invited to use materials from their own wardrobe or an Oxfam store and submit a photo of their customised item, modelled by themselves or a friend, to the competition page on Flickr.

The winning designer will have a one-of-a-kind item created especially for them by Mrs Jones. The top five shortlisted designs will also be featured on the Oxfam DIY website. 

Fee Doran, aka Mrs Jones, is famed for her pop star creations, which include Kylie’s ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My Head’ white hooded catsuit and styling for The Killers.

 

Proving just what you can do with Oxfam’s second-hand clothing, Mrs Jones recently styled a photo shoot featuring "real" people modelling unique looks created entirely using garments from Oxfam’s recycling facility, Wastesaver.

 

Mrs Jones says: “Seeing as I’ve always shopped in Oxfam, creating Oxfam DIY was the perfect opportunity to give something back. It’s a rare feeling in fashion to be doing something ethical, sustainable and worthwhile. We’ve taken a look at people’s attitudes to fashion and consumption, and are giving them the materials, ideas and confidence to create their own looks via Oxfam DIY.”

Sarah Farquhar, Oxfam Head of Retail, says: “Oxfam DIY is about giving people the chance to express their own unique personalities through design. Our range of second-hand clothing offers a wealth of possibilities for creative minds, and this competition will give aspiring designers the chance to have their work seen by one of the best stylists working today.”

 

For inspiration and information on how to enter visit www.oxfam.org.uk/DIY. Entries close on July 15^th.

Lost And Forgotten Photos

Some old forgotten behind the scenes photos from last summer's shoot for Lusso mag (before Marcella and I went to Paris on a job).  It was blistering hot :(

So Freaking HOT

Editorial shoot with Marcella Martinelli and famous famous Clive Arrowsmith 

Early call time at Marcella's house in poshy west London

Arrival at an airfield somwhere in Hampshire-ish

Slap on SPF 50+ sun lotion

Unpack, hang, lay, steam

Hair, make- up, dress and style

Lighting test, position, shoot, snap, pose, pout, attitude

So freaking hot!

Dehydration, thirst, hunger

NEXT OUTFITS!

Still freaking HOT!!!

Snap behind the scenes, fun, pose, chat

Dehydration....

Comparison chat on Canon G9 and G10

Shoot, snap, pose, attitude

On and on.......

Stylist's Assistants Wanted...

I'm posting this ad on behalf of my darling stylist-boss 'Marcella Martinelli', we have a two day fashion shoot for JFW magazine (Jewels, Fashion and Watches) and we're looking for a few reliable stylist assistants to assist us on 23rd-24th June in London, unfortunately it's unpaid...names will be credited.

If you're available on both dates and interested please email your CV to Marcella marcella_67 'at' hotmail.com

No time wasters please...

Please Guard The Jewels!!!

Some of you may have heard the news about jewels being missing after Lohan shoot for Elle magazine (UK)  I don't see any reason why they should suspect Lohan afterall she was only there to model their front cover.  

Any fashion/beauty/product shoots that involves with jewels that are worth thousands and millions, you always have a guard or guards to keep an eye on them, it is their reposonsibility.  I won't go into details how guarding the jewels works, but for Lohan's case....there are many people to blame; the stylist, assistant/s, guard/s if present, lack of responsibility, studio staff if present, courier driver and lots.