Calling all Fashionistas to get ready for London Fashion Week with ShopChat

So I've been doing some work for the lovely people at ShopChat, and this is our first event! See details below.
RSVP to laurene@shopchat.com and mention that you found out about the event via Black Neon Blog.

If you've got an iPhone, download for free. Search 'ShopChat' in App Store. If you are addicted to Pinterest and Whatsapp, your going to love this. Plus just in time for London Fashion Week we launch our product catalogue, bringing stylists, brands, retailers and shoppers together.

Are you a fashion stylist, personal stylist, personal shopper, celebrity stylist, fashion journalist or blogger? Join the first ShopChat Style Council event where the fashion community come together to discuss new opportunities, share knowledge and network.

Get ready for London Fashion Week with a tool that assists you to capture looks and trends that can be shared instantly with clients, buyers, retailers, press and bloggers.

Smartphones are enabling a closer relationship between stylists and their clients’. Find out how to make the most of this new opportunity.

Hear stylists and mobile industry leaders discuss:

Smartphone & mobile shopping trends

• The rise of chat, the death of email
• The threat from automated styling solutions
• The new opportunities for stylists with smartphones

Tuesday 11th February

8:30am to 10:30am

The Village Hall
33 Hoxton Square
London, N1 6NN

Schedule:

08:30 to 09:00
Breakfast & Networking

09:00 to 10:00
Presentations & Panel Discussion

10:00 to 10:30

Networking

RSVP laurene@shopchat.com

Places are limited. Fashion industry only.

Event hashtag

#wearethestylecouncil

www.shopchat.com/style-council

Alice Mary Lynch for Alice Temperley

This is not the first time nor will it be the last that I have written about the extremely talented Alice Mary Lynch. Her stunning work of art dolls have been commissioned by Alice Temperley, using Temperley fabrics to appear in her flagship store, 27 Bruton Street, Mayfair. The launch event was glamorous (in an old money, subtle kind of way) with the new shop becoming the ideal backdrop for elegant tall girls walking around in Temperley creations. It was lovely to see Alice (Lynch) as her London visits from Somerset are all but to short yet met with delight. So proud, and looking forward to hearing where the dolls next journey will take them and Alice.

 Alice with Kat from More Stories.

Swimwear Sale at Catch & Release

Come and celebrate THE summer swimwear sale at Catch and Release, London, EC2 7DJ

BLACK NEON SS12

BLACK NEON SWIMWEAR SS12

Photography - Marcus Ross
Make up - Dani Richardson
Model - Maria S at FM Models
Styling - Black Neon

Aloe Blacc at Somerset House

Aloe Blacc is one VERY talented soul singer, dancer, rapper, entertainer and crowd pleaser. We were especially pleased to see him after 3 hours of waiting. However the wait was not without its merits, we watched up and coming acts including Ruby Blu who was THE clear stand out talent.

Walking to the tube through the darkness over Waterloo bridge.

Wolf & Badger New Designers 'Spring Fete' Launch

Last night saw the launch of the new designers (inc BLACK NEON) at Wolf & Badger. It was great to meet new people including the other new designers, including Star Hu

Sarah Brown Jewellery

Anabel Campbell

Read Wolf & Badger's blog of the evening.
See more photos of the event.

Save the date - 19th May 2011

Keep the evening of the 19th May free. It's the new designers launch at Wolf & Badger in Notting Hill. BLACK NEON is part of the new designer collections to be stocked in store and online at Wolf & Badger from May. Watch this space for further details of the launch party.

Roof top...

Alex looking lovely today in a Black Neon bikini on the roof of Shoreditch House. I still cant believe it's this sunny and its only April!

Asia de Cuba

Whilst I wish I could be out of the cold in either Asia or Cuba, after an amazing night on Friday the restaurant in St Martins Lane hotel still remains one of my all time favourite places in London. The interior, food (very generous portions) wine, champagne and company all make me happy to be in London, even If I do still need to wear my fur coat!

Albam / Factories Preview Tonight

To launch 'FACTORIES', the photography book Albam have been working on with John Spinks there is an invite only preview tonight at the Beak Street store, London.
However not long to wait until the book will be available to buy instore from tomorrow.

....John Spinks started out as an assistant to photographer Juergen Teller has also founded 'Draft' magazine with art director Paul Cohen......

Lascivious / Brand Feature

Showing at the Lingerie Collective Black Neon caught up with Chloe Hamblen and Rachel Littlejohn from Lascivious.
Lascivious' name is quoted in the dictionary as; Given to or expressing lust; lecherous. Exciting sexual desires; salacious. Lustful, playful. Which defines the nature of the lingerie and the brand itself, naughty but nice! Lascivious manages to perfectly blend the luxurious erotic styles with a commercial appeal.
Lascivious was started by Chloe just under 6 years ago, with Coco de Mare being the first store to stock the brand. Lascivious has grown into a sought after brand with around 40 International stockists, including Selfridges, Apartment C and Victoria Secrets as well as the brands own online store.
Chloe has remained dedicated even through the tough times of the brand, now she is able to concerntarte more of her time on the elements that she enjoys best, the creative side. Chloe's creative vision and great technical skills are supported by her small but perfectly formed team including the amazing Rachel, handling sales and Chloe's brother who takes care of digital (web/design/branding).
Lascivious' Press coverage include Vogue, iD, Harpers Bazaar and Wallpaper. The brand's PR which use to be handled in-house is now with HPR, another indication that this is a brand now competing in the next level. Celebraties featured in Lascivious include Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, and Drew Barrymore.
Lascivious price range retails around £80 - £130 for a set in the luxury basics range, and around £350 in the high end fashion ranges. An exciting edition to the range is Candy but soon to be available with hand embellished swarovski crystals £900.
Yet more excitement from Lascivious is the SS11 shoot, shot by Rankin stars his wife Tuuli. The shots are as you would imagine, sexy, erotic, modern, stunning. Watch this space!
In the meantime take a look at the AW10 collection shoot! Which will be available from next week! Don't forget to check out www.lascivious.co.uk

BLACK NEON 8-9-10 August - London Show