Win a Work Experience Opportunity to work Backstage at London Fashion Week

One lucky individual can win the chance to gain some backstage work experience at the ‘A La Mode’ London Fashion Week shows in London. Taking place at the beautiful, luxurious Charing Cross Hotel, Strand on 16th-17th September 2011, the show showcases the most vibrant, talented and exciting up and coming designers from around the world.
For a chance to win this exciting competition you need to write a short paragraph on what fashion means to you.
# Please note you must be 18 or over to enter this competition.
Good Luck!
All entries need to be submitted to joy@lagenevenorth.co.uk
Terms and Conditions: - All entries must be received by Joy at the email address stated by 11pm on Saturday 3rd September 2011. - Entrants will be judged by the expert team at LGN and the winner will be announced on Monday 12th September 2011. ** - Winner must be available from 1pm on both days. - No travel costs or London accommodation are covered by this prize so please ensure you will be able to fund the trip and travel there yourself. - The event will take place on Friday 16th-Saturday 17th September 2011 as part of London Fashion Week. Doors open at 7.30pm each night and the show should end at around 10.30pm.
- The Competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom who are aged 18 or over.

BLOGGERS LONDON FASHION WEEK COMPETITION!!!

To celebrate the 6th Season of the ‘A La Mode’ London Fashion Week shows, the team here at LGN Events are offering one lucky blogger the chance to win an access all areas pass to the flagship off-schedule London Fashion Week event. Showcasing the most vibrant, talented and exciting up and coming designers from around the world, the A La Mode show will take place at the beautiful, luxurious Charing Cross Hotel, Strand on 16th-17th September 2011.

The lip-smackingly sumptuous prize includes:
 - An access-all-areas pass to the event for 1 night for you and 1 friend including the opportunity to head backstage and interview designers, stylists, models and hair and makeup teams
- A bottle of Champagne to top off your evening
- VIP Goody bags*
- Front row seats**
To win this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to write some amazing pieces for your blog, experience the glitz and glamour of London Fashion Week, and mingle with some amazing and highly influential fashion people, just head on over to the LGN Events website ( www.lgn-events.co.uk ), choose 3 or more of your favourite designers (under the events tab)exhibiting this season and write a blog about them. Simple! When you have written and published your entry on your blog, send a link to joy@lagenevenorth.co.uk to confirm your entry in the competition. The expert team at LGN will review all entries over the weekend after the closing date and announce the winning blogger by Friday 9th September 2011.
So what are you waiting for? GET WRITING!!
Terms and Conditions: - All entries must be received by Joy at the email address stated by 5pm on Friday 9th September 2011. - Entrants will be judged by the expert team at LGN and the winner will be announced on Saturday 10th September 2011. * - While stocks last ** - Winner must arrive early to claim front row seats - No travel costs or London accommodation are covered by this prize so please ensure you will be able to fund the trip and travel there yourself. - The event will take place on Friday 16th-Saturday 17th September 2011 as part of London Fashion Week. Doors open at 7.30pm each night and the show should end at around 10.30pm.
- This competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom who are aged 18 or over.

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIASTS! :

WIN AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOOT CATWALK SHOWS DURING LONDON FASHION WEEK
Entry Deadline Date: September 9th 2011
We are offering one lucky photography student or enthusiast the opportunity to attend our 2 night London Fashion Week showcase ‘A La Mode’ and shoot the catwalks. Taking place at the beautiful, luxurious Charing Cross Hotel, Strand on 16th-17th September 2011, the show and showcases the most vibrant, talented and exciting up and coming designers from around the world.
For a chance to win this competition please send a link to your work and a state why we should select you to joy@lagenevenorth.co.uk
#The winner will be announced on September 11th
Good Luck!
Terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions: - All entries must be received by Joy at the email address stated by 11pm on 9th September 2011. - Entrants will be judged by the expert team at LGN and the winner will be announced on Monday 11th September 2011. - No travel costs or London accommodation are covered by this prize so please ensure you will be able to fund the trip and travel there yourself. - The event will take place on Friday 16th-Saturday 17th September 2011 as part of London Fashion Week. Doors open at 7.30pm each night and the show should end at around 10.30pm.
- The prize draw is open to residents of the United Kingdom who are aged between 18 and 35. - Winners must agree that any images resulting from the catwalk shoot will be subject to usage restrictions which will be stipulated before their arrival at the shoot.

The Red Trend

After Danni Minogue stunned the world it in her J’aton Couture dress, it was not long till Miranda Kerr started hitting the best dressed lists in her red Lover dress.  Inspired by her look I went for a search for the hottest red dresses around that but the LBD to shame…

Red Lace Mesh Bodycon Dress by Dress UP Topshop (£68)

Phillipa Dress by Goldie (£68)

Red One Shoulder Ruched Bow Dress by Dress Up Topshop (£45)

Red Chiffon Cowl Front Dress: River Island (£40)

Red One Shoulder Bow Dress: A/Wear (£30)

Yumi lace Dress: USC (£42)

Red Strappy Maxi Dress: Miss Selfridge (£37) 

Your very own Gossip Graduate x 

Sleek & Structured Dresses

So I have noticed that all my favourite stores are stocking these dresses, I love the structured look, it’s so feminine and the silhouette just shouts Victoria Beckham to me. I love the bright looks that TOPSHOP are selling its perfect for the summer and the solid colours also encourage the colour block trend if you accessorise well. I own one very similar to the black dress in camel colour from Zara but unfortunately I couldn't get an image but pop into their store you might still be able to grab one on sale!

Black ¾ Sleeve Skater Dress TOPSHOP: £48, Teal Structured Skater Dress TOPSHOP: £46, Orange Structured Skater Dress TOPSHOP: £46, Red Skater Dress Miss Selfridge: £42

Your very own Gossip Graduate x

Fashion's Night Out

So my monthly bundle of joy arrived today and better and bigger than usual I'm talking about the September issue of Vogue of course! Hailed The Big Fashion Issue, it definitely does not disappoint as I soon found myself really excited for Fashion Night Out!

Fashions night out returns for the third consecutive year and will be taking place in department stores, designer boutiques and high-street favourites such as Topshop. Each store will be like a single event alone, expect surprises and exclusive access to limited editions and fun!

It all looks so very exciting and check out the great t shirt design by artist Rob Ryan made by Gap and available to purchase for £18 on the night, proceeds go to the charity Kids Company. The great design captures exactly what the night is all about and it’s great to wear and show-off where you spent 8^th September 2011.

The September issue of Vogue is available to purchase now, and it’s well worth the buy, it’s has a cute map pinpointing all the right places you need to be at on fashions night out...be sure to keep your diaries free on the night...I sure am!

Your very own Gossip Graduate x

Colour blocking, Pleats and Olivia Palermo

I absolutely love this DKNY pleated colour block maxi dress on Olivia Palermo. Olivia attended the DKNY Sunglass Soiree in New York City and must have stunned the crowd with her great execution of styling as the dress and accessories are fabulous! She achieves two very current trends for this summer, channelling both colour blocking and pleats and wears it better than the runway look!

Lucky for us high street stores are full of these trends so, it wont be difficult to emulate this look!

Your very own Gossip Graduate x

My Favourite Fashion Find

So I absolutely adore this Navy Polka Dot Crochet Collar Swing Top (£34) from Topshop! The preppy collar is definitely back with a cute ribbon tie the high street shop all have them, but this is definitely the cutest- It’s also very Blair Waldorf! So I have these mustard shorts and I think this top would go really well with them! This will definitely be entering my wardrobe very soon!

Your very own Gossip Graduate x

London Fashion Week's A LA MODE Tickets are now on sale!

A VERY LIMITED number of tickets are available to purchase for fashion enthusiasts to attend the exciting two night event in September 2011's SS12 London Fashion Week. Showcasing a smorgasbord of edgy emerging designers from around the world, the A La Mode show hosted by LGN Events ( www.lgn-

events.co.uk ) is fast becoming the go-to show for tomorrows next big name in fashion. Previously launching designers such as Amato Couture

(Who also designed a range for Supermodel Heidi Klum), Jonathan Liang

(Malaysia's Award Winning 'Most Promising designer') and Valery Kovalska into the

London spotlight, this season is one not to be missed.

ABOVE: Previous Designers and guests at the off schedule London Fashion Week Show - A LA MODE

For your ticket to London Fashion Week's hottest show, Click on the link below Tickets will sell out FAST so don't hang about!

https://express.iristickets.co.uk/k?lageneve

Be sure to grab your tickets soon!

Your very own Gossip Graduate x

Get the Look!

So I came across a photo of Diana Vickers and I loved her outfit! it inspired be to create a mood board of my favourite finds and clothes I wish I could wear if the sun would ever come out!

Blc Denim ¾ Sleeve Crop Jacket: £42 TOPSHOP, Macrami Fringe Top: £28 Miss Selfridge, Black Shadow Floral Print Shorts: £35 TOPSHOP, Ditsy Trim Tilby: £6 New Look, Retro Sunglasses: £12 ASOS.com, Tornado Lace shoe Boots: £45 ASOS.com, Embossed Disk Ring: £7.50 Miss Selfridges, Lace Up Brogue: £20 New Look.

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My Forever Favourite - Forever 21

Ever since I discovered Forever 21 back in 2009 in Florida, I fell in love with the store! Little was I to know that when I visited New York City and stayed at the W hotel, I was only seconds away from the Forever 21 megastore in Times Square; I fell in love all over again but harder. I practically bought an entire new wardrobe and had spent hours in the store.

And after years of hoping Forever 21 will bless London with a store, the time has finally arrived and Forever 21 will open its doors to Londoners in Oxford Street on the July 27^th 2011. The launch party was just last night and from what I have heard it was amazing! It seems that Forever 21 understands very well what us young ladies want so expect the best trends at the best prices possible!

Be sure to spot me in Forever 21 on the 27th!

Your very own Gossip Graduate x

Graduation Fashion

Okay so staying in theme of my blog title and something very relevant to my life right now I thought I should share my all important graduation dress as I am to Graduate this Tuesday!

So what is one to wear? My gown colours are black and brown and I have an obsession with matching things- well at least not clashing things! So I thought cream is an appropriate colour....and after searching everywhere and going on numerous shopping sprees I just settled for something I had already (but not worn) so it this polka dot river island dress. Black and cream with gold buttons and I think it can look very academic and appropriate for the occasion.

Dress: River Island £34.99

So as I already had this dress I lacked serious excitement for the occasion so I thought I should now focus on the hosiery and shoes! As usual Asos.com is was my saviour! So I went for these tights with vintage style seam detail with a cute bow on the ankle. Cute right? So with this I didn't want busy shoes, I wanted to keep it simple so I went for these shoe boots! Love them! They are smart and glamorous and to compliment my outfit well as I had to keep in mind that when I have a huge gown covering my dress my legs and shoes need to shout fashion!

Tights: Asos.com £9.99

Shoes: Asos.com £45.00

Wish me luck....I'm about to graduate! (Though not in gossip)

Your very own Gossip Graduate x

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog and thanks for reading my very first post! Expect everything fashion, beauty and celebrity related as those are all the things I am obsessed with!

Here I will post my latest obsessions, fascinations and curiosities to share with you!

And yes 'Gossip Graduate' is derived from my favourite show 'Gossip Girl' and myself being a graduate (in English).

Thanks for reading!

Your very own Gossip Graduate x