THE COVETED MAG

The Mobos. Aye.

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you will be aware that Glasgow is hosting the 2009 Mobo Awards.

I am more into my metal, grunge and emo, but the buzz around this year's Mobos has been infectious, even for a hardcore rocker like me. The banners around Glasgow, along with dj sets in Buchanan Street and sightings of DJ Ironik have left me hankering after some good old fashioned bling. But Bling, Sarah-style. I bought this cute, but also morbid in a mafia related way, horse's head necklace from my mates at We are the Robots.

Not Smiling: Check. Double Chin: Check .Can't even see the fricking detail on the stupid horse's face because of stupid flash, rubbish camera and no skillz: Check. Woop....here is another shot:

The Coveted Mag's Editor, i.e. me, was asked to style some people for this event, so all day today, I was traipsing around town pulling together outfits for one of the acts. I went everywhere, from Primark to Cruise, and from Office to Che Camille. Ideally, being a supporter of Scottish independent design, I would have loved to have had everyone decked out head to toe in stuff from Rabii Denim, Claire Hamilton and Rebecca Torres. I tried. But as hard as I might, there was no way I was going to be allowed to sneak a fab 'Glasgow' motif Tunnocks caramel wafer t shirt into the look, or an amazing vintage Gold leopard print jacket from new vintage kids on the block, 'Betty Swollocks'. The producers had a particular look in mind, therefore I had to keep to it, which meant borrowing clothing from the high street chain stores. Big thanks go to Camille from Che Camille for taking the time to go through possible outfit combinations with me, and for risking her neck, standing on her workshop tables taking photos. I will post some photos of the eventual outfits after the event, so as not to spoil the surprise, but until then, here are some looks that didn't make it.

Every time that I have been into Che Camille in Argylle Arcade, I have left with a mental list of items that I want to buy and of designers that I want to learn more about. There are some pieces that are not to my taste, but it is more their message that I love. They actively encourage innovation, new designers and artists without any pretension or snobbery. This is a designer boutique where you are welcomed and encouraged to interact and learn something new.

Anyway, hopefully, I will have oodles of pictures to post on Thursday from behind the scenes. Keep reading the blog and make sure you watch The Mobos on Wednesday 30th Sep, BBC3, 9pm.

Sarah xxx

A Vintage Diamond in the Rough

As I can't drive (but weirdly own a car that never leaves the driveway), I frequently get the no.109/119 into Glasgow. This deathly dull journey takes me down Maryhill Rd. Now on Maryhill Rd, I have seen many things including hairdressers, solicitors' offices, takeaways, charity shops and youths hurling bricks at moving traffic. However, my most recent journey, devoid of iPod or Metro distractions and forced to look out the window, I spied something very interesting. A new fancy vintage shop called Stag Boutique. I was on my way to meet friends so couldn't get off for a nosey, but the signage and window display sent some good shopping vibes across the road, through the pollution smeared windows and right into my brain. In fact, I was so intrigued, I sent myself a text message reminding myself to look at their website when I got home.

After looking on their site, I was a wee bit disappointed by their prices. I like my vintage to be as cheap as possible but skirts were listed between £55-£90. Some items are customized and made from scratch using vintage fabric, so in this instance, I can see the prices being justified, but if it is just a case of taking up a hemline, which let's face it, is a piece of piss, then the prices are way off. Maybe a few more details about what exactly has been done wouldn't go amiss.

The in-store price points may differ, so I will update this, when I manage to venture into the store.

Sarah xx

Roll Up! Roll Up!

Here's some images from the Pin Up Nights Circus featuring Naboo (who incidentally 'turned his back on me' annoyingly when I was trying to take his photo).

Uber kitsch We are the Robots were my drinking buddies...

Pistol Whip Vintage

Some chick in the toilets that had cool pink hair and purple eyelashes. Go her!

I want this girl's jumper.

Nabooooooooooooolio.

Some random clown who is also a pretty good photographer.

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The winner of the invite will be notified by noon tomorrow.

Naboo the Enigma

This Friday's Pin Up Nights takes place in The Flying Duck, and The Coveted Mag will have a wee stand in the Market area right next to, and amongst others, Pistol Whip Vintage, Bernardo's Boutique, We are the Robots, Rachael Albert Designs Kool Jewels and Carrot Coriander. And if that wasn't enough, the one and only Mike Fielding, AKA Naboo from The Mighty Boosh and Noel Fielding's bro, will be performing a DJ set. The event is Circus themed so expect sideshows and circus performers as well as some top local music acts like Pooch and Mitchell Museum.

In The Boosh it is always Vince Noir's fashion sense that is talked about but let's take a moment to look at Naboo in all his finery.

I believe there are hints of Yigal Azrouël's and Chris Benz' 2010 Resort collections and we haven't forgotten Kate Moss's metallic Marc Jacobs Turban either...

We should point out that he is more likely to come along in his civvies.

Shall we see you there?

Sarah x

FASHEMATICS!

So that's how designers come up with their whacky ideas! The ancient art of Fashematics!

Strewth!

The Bouqet Residence!

They have even done one for Christopher Kane!

More Scots at LFW

Jonathon Saunders

(a friend of a friend, don't you know)

The colour palette of ice cream colours, silky fabrics and wavy lines really appealed to me.

I would LOVE to own the last two outfits. I like how the distinctive 1920s detailing has been updated.

Pringle of Scotland

(like there are any others)

Their collection used too many black and white, and nude fabrics for my taste, but I really want their knitted dress (img 1), the lurex bronze top (img 4) and I love everything about the last outfit. It has been styled perfectly with the military style belt and wedges.

Sarah x

YAY! Tights!

Last night,myself and AllyB, a good friend of The Coveted, attended the Bebaroque Launch Party in Boudiche, Edinburgh. When we got off the train, we bumped into Caitlin from Spruced Up. I only recognized her because she was wearing her Topshop Balmain-esque jacket that she had blogged about here. It was so random! Anyway, we met up with AllyB's cousin Lucy for a drink. For sheer comedy, we went to a pub called Dirty Dicks, only to be ID'ed and refused a drink!!! Honestly, didn't they know who we were (joke) and that I have been of legal drinking age for nearly a decade (no joke)?! HUH!! Off we sulked to another boozer with less fussy, and less blind bar staff for some Magners and quality banter.

On arrival at Boudiche, we were treated to Champagne, fresh strawberries and gorgeous chocolate cupcakes. YUM!

We had a look at all the lovely tights, chatted, networked and got rather squiffy on the free booze.

Neither of us bought anything, basically down to the fact, that we had spent all our money in the pub beforehand, but this Friday is payday, and the black Gretel tights will be mine! 

I won't get my Launch party discount, but I am not really that fussed as I have already coordinated about ten different outfits to wear with these beauties.

I got a chance to speak to the founders of the label, textile designers, Mhairi McNicol and Chloe Patience, who were both so lovely and happily posed for a picture for us.

Sarah x

For more pics, please go to our flickr.

Too shy - shy!

I was alerted by Marceline, a Glasgow based Graphic Designer, and all round Craftster, on her blogs Super Cute Kawaii and Asking for Trouble to a flickr group called What I Wore Today. This is no ordinary 'daily wear' showcase of photographs, these are illustrations from creative types too shy to post real photies. I suppose you could really let your imagination run wild a la Fifi Lapin or Plasterdoll, but having met Marceline in real life, this is a pretty true representation of her personal style.

Here are some wonderful illustrated daily wear pics from fellow Scot hellojenuine. This talented illustrator also has an etsy shop where you can purchase prints of her work and a website where you can find out a wee bit more about her.

Another talented Scottish illustrator who regularly submits to the group is Lizzie Stewart from Edinburgh. She also has an etsy shop and website.

LFW ruled by Scots...

Olanic

I was anxious to see what Olanic would pull out of the bag at LFW. Their last collection pretty summed up what I was looking for and not finding anywhere else. I am seriously loving the dresses on the second model and the sleeves on the second last model. What a great show! It was all about the metallics and the 80s. Good job Nikki!

Alice Palmer

Alice Palmer's mixture of strong architectural shapes and draped fluid lines made this collection very current and easy on the eye. However, the shocking pink dress seemed a bit out of place some how.

Graeme Black

Grown up clothing by a grown up designer. The draped skirt and the knee length silk shorts were my favourite pieces, along with some electric blue suede bootees.

Christopher Kane

Quite a subdued collection from Christopher Kane (seriously, where is this dude's website?), which is a change from his last collection full of bright orange and yellows, with screaming monkey face prints. Black/White checks, thigh high splits, and a front row choc a block full of celebs.

Louise Gray

As stated earlier, Louise Gray's collection was fun, and colourful and injected a much needed sense of humour into this season's offerings which were rather serious!

I will update tomorrow with Pringle and Jonathon Saunders!