THE COVETED MAG

Perking me up.

Absolutely dying of the cold right now, which is not good as photoshoots need to be organised, articles need to be written, and launch parties need to be scheduled. Not good indeed.

Sifting through the usual rubbish in my inbox, a launch invite caught my eye for Edinburgh based Adil Iqbal's new collection. He states that his three main influences are Northern Pakistan, Vintage and Futurism. The range will be available to buy from Kakao by K.

 

 

 

 

INTO the wild.

You may remember the photo of the fabby knitted necklaces from our visit to the Made in the Shade Maisonette.

After a little facebook investigation, we found out that they were created by Scottish Designer Lorraine Linton under the brand name INTO Knitted Textile Design.

As well as their new collection being available in the MITS Maisonette, INTO also have a fabby sale on in their Etsy store.

 

 

Layer up loads of these necklaces instead of a scarf this Winter!

WOW.

Just had a wee look on Model Mayhem for a photographer, and came across these fab images using Scottish Textile Designers bebaroque's tights. The photographer, Melissa Jenkins has a fantastic portfolio and the model, especially in the bebaroque shots, is a very strong poser. If these are not the brand's official new campaign images, then they bloody well should be!

Here are a couple of my other favourite sets from Melissa Jenkins:

 

Cheapskate chic

Everyone knows that kid's clothes are cheaper than adults, but unfortunately we are all not 'blessed' with bodies like 13 year old girls, unless you are a 13year old girl, that is. And if that is the case, then you probably shouldn't be reading this blog with it's occasional swearing and loose morals.

Anyway, recently I happened to read online somewhere that Posh Spice regularly buys clothing in Gap's kids section. Whether this is true or not, is completely irrelevant as it reminded me of buying a bag in Scottish retailer M&Co's Kylie section when I was 21. In fact, my sister at 5 years my senior, went out and bought the same bag the next day. It was a £7 black bowling bag affair, with white addidas-esque stripes and a number 66 motif. Not the sort of thing that I would buy now, but at the time, it was pretty cool.

Here is The Coveted Mag's pick of the best accessories in M&Co's Kylie range that adult type folks could pull off easily. Just like my bag, not one item is over £7! Compare that to the prices of your adult-targeted-high-street-equivalent and rejoice! Woop!

Leopard Print Shopper Bag: £6

Paisley Print Scarf: £5

 

Silver Sequins Purse: £4

Gorgeous Necklace: £3

 

Bow Aliceband: £1.50

 

Now the best bit... Spend over £20 and get this fab £7 quilted bag for FREEEEEEEEEEEE!

Nobody's talking about it...

Remember the excitement everyone felt when the first Kate Moss for Topshop collection hit the stores? We remember counting down the days before the launch, and even setting our alarm clock, so as not to miss out on that pansy print playsuit!

How times have changed.

The Christmas Collection launch came and went without any hype from reputable fashion blogs and mags.

Two questions:

1. Why all the nightwear/undies?

2. With most dresses costing over £100, has it always been this expensive?

Having never been a fan of the floaty-floaty boho chic look, the range seems especially tired and staid after the studded, futuristic wonder of the Christopher Kane pieces.

Can't even be arsed to stick some pictures of it in this post.

It's all a bit 'meh'.

Ooooh Fancy!

Che Camille have finally got their brand new fancy pants website up and running! I really hope that they keep their events diary up to date and regularly post on their blog! Check it oot here.

Good luck to them for tonight's Scottish Style Awards!

Ooooh purchases!

The purchases made at The Maisonette Launch party include this gorgeous PETA-would-approve fox scarf by Knit and Destroy and feather and sequins headpiece by Margolily. Before posting the photos, I had the foresight to photoshop out the hot double chin action, just in case you think the lower half of my face looks a bit, em...blurry. There is also a cheesetastic photo out there somewhere of me paying for these items as the Maisonette's 2nd official customer. Claire from Miso Funky pipped me to the post. Dam her!

A Crafty Housewarming

Just back from Glasgow's West End where The Coveted Mag were guests at the VIP launch of the Made in the Shade Maisonette in De Courcy's Arcade on Cresswell Lane. It was super-dooper and we purchased some fab things. Check the pics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And introducing The Tiny Gallery...A 1metre squared exhibition space currently showing Jennifer Nicolson's post-it-note art. I wanted to test the theory that only one viewer can fit in at any one time, when a lovely looking man with a goatee and a leather jacket came in, but thought best not to...

 

Don't they know it's Hallowe'en?

The Scottish Style Awards takes place in The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow on Saturday 31st October. Yip, you read correctly. They clash with another huge fashion event: Halloween.

Ever since Jenni Falconer won Most Stylish Female at last year's Scottish Fashion Awards, our respect for, and any credibility associated with, these sort of events took a serious nosedive.  Is Jenni Falconer really the most stylish Scottish person? Is she heck. Nothing against the girl. We come from the same neck of the woods, and I have heard she is a lovely person, but these event organisers needed to realize that just because someone who is on the telly and doesn't dress like a dog's dinner, and just happens to be Scottish, does not automatically make them the toast of the fashion world.

However, as I posted earlier, Queen Michelle from Kingdom of Style is up for the Most Stylish Female award. Is this a hint that these events will be looking less to the z-list for fashion inspiration and more to underground cult fashion exploration like blogs, zines, and dare I say it, online magazines? I hope so.

Anyway, if you haven't been invited to any wonderful Halloween parties, and make it along to the awards, here are our predictions...

MOST STYLISH BAR

Bilberry, Glasgow
Cuan Mor, Oban
Hummingbird, Glasgow
r Bar @ Rocpool Reserve, Inverness
The Ailsa Bar & Lounge, Turnberry
Treacle, Edinburgh

MOST STYLISH RESTAURANT

Chez Roux, Inverness
Dining Room, Glasgow
Martin Wishart at Loch Lomond
The Saint, Edinburgh
The Two Figs, Glasgow
Ee–usk, Oban

MOST STYLISH HOTEL

21212, Edinburgh
Blythswood Square, Glasgow
Hawke & Hunter, Edinburgh
Hotel Missoni, Edinburgh
Malmaison, Aberdeen
Hotel Hebrides, Isle of Harris

MOST STYLISH ENTERTAINMENT VENUE

An Lanntair, Stornoway, Western Isles
Bacaro, Edinburgh
Eden Court, Inverness
SWG3, Glasgow
The Green Room, Edinburgh
The Supper Club @ 29, Glasgow

MOST STYLISH HIGH STREET RETAILER

All Saints
H&M
River Island
Reiss
Schuh
Topshop

MOST STYLISH BOUTIQUE

Agent Provocateur, Glasgow
Boudiche, Edinburgh and Glasgow
Che Camille, Glasgow
Jane Davidson, Edinburgh
Mulberry, Edinburgh and Glasgow
Vivienne Westwood, Glasgow

MOST STYLISH FEMALE

Karen Gillan – Actress
Louise Linton – Actress
Michelle Haswell aka Queen Michelle – Co–founder, Kingdom of Style
Penny Martin – Writer / Broadcaster
Stacey Duguid – Executive Fashion Editor, Elle
Tessa Campbell Fraser – Sculptor

MOST STYLISH MALE

Alan Cumming – Actor
Gerard Butler – Actor
George Lamb – Radio and television presenter
Michael Clark – Dancer
Richard Madden – Actor
Simon Harper – Editor, Clash Magazine

MOST STYLISH BAND OR MUSICIAN

Biffy Clyro
Calvin Harris
Codeine Velvet Club
George Demure
Glasvegas
The Aliens

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION

Harris Tweed Hebrides

Needless to say, our tickets have been given to our (over the moon) mother who will be flying the Coveted Mag Flag while we go to a party dressed as a peacock.

Tweed tweed!

The reputation of Tweed has been tarnished by annoying celebs like Cheryl and Jack selfishly using the brand as their surnames. Well...kind of.

Not to worry folks, Breagha has stepped up to save the day. No, they are not going to partake in some celeb-ocide, (although I am just putting that out there), they are bringing some colour into the sometimes dull world of tweed with these gorgeous bags and purses...

 

 

 

and my personal favourite...