LEONIE SMELT AW10- kalliderscope eyes

Super-sweet Netherlandish designer Leonie Smelt is a recent graduate from the Rotterdam Fashion University has come to Amsterdam from Vienna fashion week with a collection of glassy gold-framed sillouettes which reference kaleidoscopes with complex pleating and patterns. I love heavily optimistic fashion designers  and Leonie glows with good-feeling about the future of the industry PLUS today she has been sporting the most beautiful vintage brass shell bag (possibly 1940's)- her AW10 collection truly sparkles- check it;

BELLE SAUVAGE AW10 PREVIEW (Cutting Edge)

So behind the curtain next to me have been hanging the beautifully printed Metropolis inspired collection of Belle Sauvage... I didnt realise that this label duo was heavily into sci-fi, but now I am a instant fan of their geoetry and clever arragnement of placement print- my favorite piece being the chiffon mini and spikey-hipped dress/top, which feels seriously luxurious (like Giles Deacon standard of high-quality production going on with this) mmmm
 Belle Sauvage will be also presenting the full collection at On/Off this season, so  it does seem as though London is becoming the place to watch the progression of the digital print trend- ohhhh the possibilities...


MONOCHROME METROPOLIS MASHUP

Dream Jobs

I'm continually amazed by how encouraging comments from fellow bloggers can be.
My dad likes to tease me, that it is "stroking each other's ego."
Whatever. Thanks dad.
But seriously, the friendships I've formed from blogging have really motivated me that anything is possible. I know it sounds cheesy, but I think many can relate. Since blogging, I started Etsy, actually stuck with projects I started, despite my lapse during the holidays.
There really is a good reason, which we will leave at that for now.

So, this weekend I took baby steps in getting to that dream job destination.

1. I applied as an Senior Editorial Assistant in San Francisco.
2. I submitted many photos to Frommer's Travel Photo Contest.
    Enter HERE. (No, scratch that--you will be my competition. Google the link on your own!)

JK! A big Thank You to all for making "Dream Jobs Monday" a little closer to reality.

Happy Monday!

FINALLY - SUBFUSCO FEMME REVIEW.... FINALLY FINALLY.

Take a seat ladies and gentleman.. and I shall take you on a galactical type journey into the dimension of the creative realm of the much anticipated second half of the Subfusco Fall 2010 collection "Inhabitants", the femme side of things.

Perched high on my fashion throne and penning my critic thoughts...I see a strong image of the wearable of 'tomorrow'. Don't even gasp for the notion of seeing a frill, frou frou or girly wirly type creations in the latest Subfusco fall femme collection!!... definately not!, instead expect to be taken into a new age world.. one which so powerfully creates the 'strong woman in a very captivating style'.

I adore the works of Mr Joshua..(the creative mind and parent of Subfusco), his vision of the femme is clearly one who oozes femininity in a very edgy interpretation.

I love the rouge effect on elongated leg offerings, the galactic style shoulder creations and of course the robe like diversions.

The elements have all been married together to create a very strong femme collection. Extremely wearable in every sense................ Knowing Madam me.. I would be so tempted to team a pair of heeled foot forms with a Subfusco creation.

Like two peas in a pod ( a cutesy analogy).. the femme collection so compliments the Homme.xoxo.

P.S overall... however the Homme collection in Subfusco's fall 2010 is my absolute favourite for any maleista who wants to stay ahead of his fashion peers.

Lovelies don't forget... don't expect to feel & see the entire collection until March/May/ June!!xo. not long now!!! xoxo.

Style rating: Bravo ( loving it, air kisses all around)

Love me or hate me

Madam Alexandra E. (k)

There is something about this.. that I just love...................xo.

SASS & BIDE FALL 2010........

Adore the pinafore maxi!!!!!xo

To my fashion followers, please take the time to brew some tea, take a seat and view my critic thoughts on the works of Australia's fabulous fashion duo SASS & BIDE FALL 2010 FUTURE GRAND COLLECTION.... go to

http://www.fashionreview.com.au/sass-bide-winter-clothing-2010/ to read Madam me's review. xoxo. ( my critic tongue will be reviewing fashion fortnightly @ fashionreview.com.au in fashion news... xoxo.)

Style rating: Sass & Bide Fall 2010 collection- Standing Ovation ( speechless & adore it!!)

Love me or hate me

Madam Alexandra E. (k)

DAISY KROON

Across from me this instant is Rotterdam-based designer Daisy Kroon, who has a collection of  glowy warm candy-pinks and yellow pieces in warm textures and satisfyingly crunchy cottons-
There is a very clear molly ringwald goes scandanavian direction going on- very cute and covetable- I can see this going down tres well in our little London town.

AMSTERDAM FASHION WEEK -BREWING- Tour De Force likey

Oops, I have been off the blogosphere for a month due to extreme in-house contruction mission, through which process 3 sewing machines have been broken and one laptop has been taken to the brink of death, but the accessories are- tick - done and propped up in Amsterdam.
I have always had a huge feeling I would love it and YES I DO, give me cosy and cobbled streets with candlelit windowsills and I am content anf availble for mind-opening discussions into the ealy hours.
So along with the British Belle Sauvage & their AW10/11, there are some really hot netherlandish designers here I am going to be blogging about when I get back.... (as in nice not goodlooking... well)