Tag Archives: Jewellery

MY PORTFOLIO: FAULT MAGAZINE ‘TILT’!!

22 Feb

“Tilt”  FAULT Magazine 

Photographer: M Sitek Photography 
Model : Symara Templeman
Fashion Stylist : Erica Matthews
MUA : Rashida Blair

shot at Onefourteen studio

Here are my favourite shots from this editorial!

Fault Magazine Tilt

 Fishnet top Fishnet top by Katayoon High Waist knicker Shorts by American Apparel Coat by Natalia Kaut Hat by M&S Bracelets by Sarah Angold and Kenza Accessories Wedges by Jeffrey Campbell

Fault Magazine Tilt

Fishnet top Fishnet top by Katayoon High Waist knicker Coat by Natalia Kaut Hat by M&S Bracelets

Fault Magazine Tilt

White jacket and blue trousers Shirt by Natalia Kaut Hat by M&S

Trousers by Jennifer Morris Coat by Cameron Zigzal Shirt pin by Kenza Accessories Wedges by New Look Continue reading 

MY PORTFOLIO: GET SINGER LOLA RAE ‘ WATCH MY TING GO ‘ OUTFIT!!

22 Feb

Director : Y.O.C.F

Stylist: ME!! http://www.ericamatthews.co.uk

Make Up Artist: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheQueenH…

Hair Company: http://www.goodhairltd.com

Follow Lola Rae:

Follow Lola Rae on Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/lolaraemusic

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/lolaraemusic

Download link: http://www.hulkshare.com/76o903vlf1ts

The much-anticipated music video for the infectious song ‘Watch My Ting Go’ is finally out!!

Directed by Y.O.C.F who have directed amazing videos such as ‘wonderful’ by Angel, grab your backstage pass and note-pad so you can find out exactly what Lola Rae was wearing in this video so you can look just as amazing as she did!!

p.s. Unless you walk around with a personal assistant who is going to hold a portable wind machine to your face, results may vary! 

Look 1

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So the Music video Starts of with this gooorgeous  red fringe dress!

This dress was £45.00 now £15.00 from Rare which you can still purchase directly from the store!!

The necklace is £11.99 and the Bangles are £10.00 which are both from Kenza Accessories (click here to go to the Kenza Store)

Look 2

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lola rae watch my ting go black fringe tassel dress topshop as seen on nicole scherzinger

This second look is a Limited edition Fringe dress from Topshop, as seen on celebrity Nicole Sherzinger!!

which unfortunately sold out!! But…

Circles Necklance

I teamed this fringe dress with a gold disc necklace £11.99 by Kenza Accessories which is still available!!

Unfortunately the ‘Fabulous’ Logo River Island £15.00 belt is sold out..

but they have gorgeous logo belts at the same price point!! (click here to buy)

Look 3

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This third look is shown very quickly in the music video, but by golly I love this dress to death!!

Lola Rae watch my ting go orange dress AQUA ORANGE DRESS ON ASOS

This Dress is From Aqua by Aqua!! you can now purchase it on ASOS for the fraction of the price (Click here to buy)!! Continue reading 

MY PORTFOLIO: MODEL JADA SEZER FEATURED IN USA’S LEADING PLUS SIZE MAGAZINE!!

21 Jan

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 Publication: Plus Model Magazine JAN 2013

Photography by Condry Calvin Mlilo
Fashion Stylist: Erica Matthews
Makeup Artist Rina Begum
Hair Stylist: Teresa Peh
http://www.plus-model-mag.com/

youtube behind the scenes PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE model jada sezer plus size fashion

P.s. that’s me in the pic on the left..

Behind the scenes VIDEO: http://bit.ly/136Rv7T
Videography: Steve J Todd Philosophia Media

 An old friend of mine Jada Sezer contacted me not only telling me the good news that she was asked to feature in America’s leading Plus Size magazine, but she wanted me to style her for the spread!

As you can imagine, I was excited to do this. Styling cosmopolitan magazines regular Philomena Kwao had been the only plus size model I had worked with before! And lets not kid ourselves.. Jada is absolutely gooooorgeous!

*draws an hourglass shape with my hands*

So here are some up close and personal shots of Jada Sezer a.k.a. face of London Plus size Fashion week!!

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Vintage Dress from Beyond retro

Earrings from Portobello Market

Ring stylists own Continue reading 

MY PORTFOLIO: BEAUTY EDITORIAL ‘DARK ROOM SWEET LIES’!!

11 Jan

beauty editorial dark room sweet lies photographer rio romain fashion styled by erica matthews

‘Dark Room Sweet Lies’

Photography: Rio-Romaine
Stylist: Erica Matthews
Make Up and Hair : Jessica Hunte

beauty editorial dark room sweet lies photographer rio romain fashion styled by erica matthews

Earrings Stylists own

Necklace by Kenza Accessories

beauty editorial dark room sweet lies photographer rio romain fashion styled by erica matthews

Sunglasses and Necklace Stylists own

beauty editorial dark room sweet lies photographer rio romain fashion styled by erica matthews

Earrings and Necklace Stylists own

Hope you enjoyed xxxo

KOHATU AND PETROS PRESSDAY!!

11 Nov

Kohatu + Petros are a Beautifully unique and contemporary jewelery brand providing bracelets, earrings and necklaces.

This gooorgeous chic Jewellery store is tucked away in Marylbone (London), where they hand-make their jewellery. They use a wide range of Unique semi-precious gemstones and Italian gold and silver chains in their collection.

Best of all my fellow Jewellery lovers.. their collections are always ‘limited editions’ which are bang on trend as each collection is created to reflect the colours, fashion trends and moods of the seasons.

The founders and Designers of the Brand Joanna Salmond and Varney Polydor Just recently held another press day where they welcomed another designer brand into their store Tomasz Donocik whose pieces I have pulled before).

I saw press images from Magazines such as Bazaar etc. and I also spotted a piece which was worn by gorge Celebrity Shingai Shoniwa from the Noisettes in the Evening Standard.

Here’s your backstage pass…

I love the Versatility in the pieces Kohatu and Petros make… whether you want to go for a simple look or prefer a more layered/dramatic look, they have exactly what you need!!

I was especially woo’ed by their bracelets! I love layering my bracelets and rings, they offer the widest range I have ever seen of unique beaded bracelets and fine Italian Silver bracelets. Even if it’s from a different collection, they still elegantly compliment each other.

 I L…O…V…E.. The bracelet I got gifted.

The attention to detail is amazing.. each bracelet has a unique signature gold bead and a few of them have the charm on the bracelet (like above) which is the brands logo.

Rings that look amaaazing layered…. *swooon*

Here are some of my favourite necklaces! I love the rich colours of the beads, and because the cut of the stones all the necklaces glisten *bling bliiing*

..Some more gorgeous rings!!

Designers Joanna Salmond and Varney Polydor (photo taken from the Retail Jeweller)

Website: www.kohatuandpetros.com

58 Chiltern Street  London, Marylebone, London W1U 7QZ
020 7486 7737

MY PORTFOLIO: SHINGAI SHONIWA FROM THE NOISETTES AT PALLADIUM VISIONS PARTY HOSTED BY STEPHEN WEBSTER!!

19 Sep


As if London Fashion week wasn’t enough of a buzz.. I styled Shingai Shoniwa in her William vintage dress!

Gorgeous cuff and necklace (worn as head piece) was from stephen webster, shoes stylist own!! she absolutely rocked it!!

..And HOORAAH!! I found this look on Cosmopolitan Magazines Website!!

xxxo

MY PORTFOLIO: CELEBRITY SHINGAI SHONIWA AND SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY AT AFRICA EXPRESS 2012!!

8 Sep


The Africa Express, the train that carried 80 musicians from Africa, Europe and other parts of the world around the UK for a week, has reached its final destination, London’s King’s Cross, for its last concert. – BBC

As some of you know!! I had the privilege of styling Shingai Shoniwa for this event!!

So grab your backstage pass for some up close and personal images from the day, along with detail of what she was wearing!! xxxo Here is Shingai just jumping of the Africa Express train in Kings Cross where she was took a pic with Baaba Maal wearing Fashion Designer Lall!!

  Its ALLLL about embellishment for me this season to make that Ultimate statement! This jacket screamed out “take me please” when I went into Lall’s studio!! it’s a Vintage lovers dream!! 

  After the Glam squad Mario Dionisi (Make-up and Hair) and I swished Shingai into our workspace she was ready for the stage!!

Here is a shot of Shingai which was taken by Noisettes PR… how gorge’ is she?!?! *swoon* Layered Necklaces by Fiona Paxton.

Dress by Natalie Ann

Shoes by Atlanta Weller (she wore the brown)

 …Then it was time for the Noisettes to take the stage and they absolutely rocked it!!

 

After they done their first performance we all went backstage where… *breathes deeply* I got to meet Sir Paul McCartney!!!! *cue vintage video of women screaming over the Beatles*

I was able to take this gorgeous snap of Shingai and Sir Paul McCartney on my mobile!! *eeek*

 

..Then as if it couldn’t get any better! Shingai Grabbed the Bass… Toby Grabbed his Drumsticks… Marques Toliver grabbed his violin and Sir Paul McCartney grabbed a mike and my god did they JAM!!

I truly say… just believe in your dreams!! This was honestly an AMAAAZING day for me!

After rocking it backstage, was the final performance… Woohoo!!

The Noisettes backstage!

Hope you enjoyed xxxo

BACKSTAGE PASS: ASOS WOMENSWEAR PRESS DAY!!

12 May

Lets have a show of hands for anyone who does not like ASOS?!! *que crickets and tumbleweed*

I am talking about one of the biggest Fashion retailers to grace the Internet!! If you’re looking for it.. ASOS have it!!

I have developed a relationship with ASOS through fashion styling and felt AB-soLUTELY honoured to attend my first Press day with them this month and finally get to meet these gorgeous press officers and see the clothes up-close and personal!

After signing in at reception I walked into a room where I was ‘wow’ed’ by gooorgeous shoes, jewellery and accessories i.e. girls Heaven!!

Shoes and Accessories

Mouth watering colours and splashes of glittering glamour which are DEFINITE must haves for the AW12/13 season.

I am LOVING this necklace with the hint of Neon Green!! *gasssp*! and check out the statement Baroque Printed ankle boots!! #Wishlist!!

So this collection of pieces is from ASOS’ Collection Revive!! Amaaazing ‘Superhero’ inspired pieces!

The gloves are a SUperHot.. yet timeless piece to add to the wardrobe!! And I am Absolutely loving the ‘kryptonite’ inspired rings!!

When I look at this Collection.. I would LOVE to style Rita Ora in some of these pieces!! (someone I would love to style!!).

A mix of glittering glitz and glam for the everyday look!! I am smitten for the embellished bag! and pairing it with the metallic high tops would look Amazing!!

Then we move into pieces which have more of a play with texture!! I absolutely love the paper bag style Clutch! We are  definitely seeing a lot more use of clashing patterns for the next season, but I do encourage to use this with statement pieces!!

We then moved into more cleaner pieces of jewellery.. I love how the pieces were paired with the boots which gave it that extra edge!

I loved these pieces!! it had a Vintage edge to it.. with jewel tone pinks, purples and greens!! Each being ultimate statement pieces.. #WISHLIST

We then moved onto these gorgeous androgynous inspired statement pieces. The embellished Leather collar was love at first sight! I can definitely see it paired with a sheer shirt… *swoon*

Here is what I call the print Palette! Here is another example of those MUST HAVE statement pieces (pattern clash). Seeing is seriously believing! I’d call someone crazy if they described some of these heels, but they absolutely work (of course)!!

I am a huge fan of anything androgynous.. and I loved how these pieces have a cheeky boyish edge to it!

Slightly moving away from androgyny (embellished tie).. we move into pieces which are a lot more minimal.. which screamed vintage 50-70′s inspiration.. I was absolutely loving the photographic print bag and the choker necklaces which we have seen a lot of this season.. WHICH are.. to DIE for!!

I felt excited when it came to the accessories wall.. I was told

“just because it will be getting cold doesn’t mean we have to banish life and colour from our wardrobe!”..

Such an exciting wall! I loved the idea of the Novelty pieces i.e. pencil scarf along with the mixture of texture and use of colour blocking! I definitely CAN NOT WAIT to wrap up!!

Here is another ASOS’ Collaboration with designer Lauren Mccalmont!! I loved the mixture of textures and colours on her pieces with humorous quotes printed on top of it!! I really loved the Statement Leggings (bottom middle), such a lovely way to bring colour and life to the winter wardrobe! Continue reading 

STYLIST ADVENTURES: BACKSTAGE PASS INTO WHAT I’VE BEEN UP TO LAST WEEK!!

19 Mar

Stylist Life….

Last week it had been a very busy week for me with three important shoots to do!!

The best part of being a Fashion stylist is being busy with emails and doing pick-ups for stylist loans and knowing you have some amazing shoots coming up!!

So here is a lil peak into what I have been up to…

07/03/12 #TodayImWearing H&M jumper & Leggings, knit cardi from Next, Primark Suede Boots & Jewellery from Freedom @ Topshop.

On Wednesday I started my designer pickups!! here is a sneak peek of some jewellery pieces I got from an amazing designer!! keep an eye on my blog for full credentials when magazine is published!!

11/03/12 …A sunday.. The hard life of a stylist is not a mon-Fri 9-5 job.. I worked throughout the week and into the weekend.. So as people in my team were relaxing I was out working…

#TodayImWearing H&M Maxi Skirt & Vest Top, Next Cardi and Primark Bow flats..

12/03/12 …Here is a sneaky Peek at Mondays Shoot Creatively Directed by my partner in Crime ..Chanel Boateng…

I then spent the next day living in Starbucks doing image selections… I REALLY have got to get Starbucks to sponsor me.. I drink so much latte’s from there I should get shares.. LOL!!!

…Heres another lil’ Sneak Peek at Wednesdays shoot… Art Directed by yours truly…

.. and then we bring the week to a close with Saturdays shoot…

Here is another lil’ Sneak peak at two of the 6/7 nail looks we shot… Art Directed by Chanel Boateng.. This girl is AMAZING!!

MY STYLIST WORK: BEHIND THE SCENES OF NEW AFRICAN WOMAN; EAST AFRICAN BEAUTY SHOOT!!

27 Oct

Hey my fellow blog readers!! So here is another ‘behind the scenes’ of a shoot I styled!! 

As you can see, the these of the shoot was East African!!

Photographer: Arron Dunworth

Mua: Ama Toffee

Hairstylist: Adeola Olaose

Wardrobe Stylist: Erica Matthews

So using the amaaazing moodboard I was given.. I went to amazing brands such as American Apparel, Zeke Design Jewellery, Binou, Adopted Culture, Yummi Kouture to style this shoot up!!

The first look was ‘princess of the south’, It was mainly inspired by the iconic movie ‘coming to america‘ featuring Eddie Murphy.

I used an amazing cuff I found at Made in Topshop which also doubled as a hair accessory.

The hooot neck piece is from designer label adopted culture ( model Nana Afua Antwi)

The bandeu is from American apparel

and the statement earrings are from Zeke Designs Jewellery

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STYLE STALKING: CARNABY STREET ANDROGYNY CRUSH!!

8 Sep

So I was doing some much-needed pick-ups for a shoot I had coming up, and i bumped into this ever so stylish girl.. English heritage ‘EAT YOUR HEART OUT’! The androgyny trend is MASSIVE this season!! and I loved her outfit head to toe!!

She was rocking some of our favourite High Street brands; Urban outfitters (jacket & shirt), Topshop (trousers) and Hobbs (brogues). Her bag was vintage of course *grin* and she had the most goooorgeous gold jewellery on which was also vintage!

I love how this outfit can be recreated with such ease… A boyfriend blazer has been a must have in your wardrobe for a few seasons now! so pair yours with a simple shirt and some ankle scraper trousers, tailored harems or even some cute Chino’s. But make sure yo head into your nearest store to find the perfect pair of brogues!!

“You Got PAPP’ED”

SCORE 10/10

EXCLUSIVE: MY FAV’S FROM ERICKSON BEAMON AW11 COLLECTION

9 Jul

ERICKSON BEAMON AW11

As you all know.. I had the pleasure of going to Erickson Beamons lovely shop/showroom and select some pieces as seen on Kelly Rowland!! (click here to see). So i thought I would dedicate a whole Post so you can see my favourite pieces from their AW11 Collection!!

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FASHION: RIVER ISLAND AW11 LOOKBOOK!!

18 Apr

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I’m not sure about you!! but this literally THEE moment I have been waiting for!!

This morning River Islands PR director Tweeted that we can now view the River Island 2011 Lookbook!

I am LOOOVING the rich colours.. textures.. and THANK GOD the lush 70′s theme is running straight through it with a sexy surprise of androgyny!

THESE ARE TOTAL MUST HAVES!!!

Take a look at the collection CLOSE UP on the official site!!:

http://www.issuu.com/riverisland/docs/aw11mw

and of course.. take a look at River Island to see the gooorgeous Spring Summer 2011 collection

xxxo!!

FASHION EVENTS: LOVE AFRICAN PRINTS? ..WELL YOUR INVITED!!

18 Jan

You are invited to DESIGNER N’KYA’S Retail Soiree

on Friday 28th Jan 2011!

This is the event where shopping is made chic!
Join them for an evening of Afro-centric fun! This is an opportunity to relax and meet like minded people while picking up some great pieces for yourselves and others from our line up of designers! N’kya will be showcasing pieces from their new collection and will also have lots of bags and dresses on sale.

…’Oneoffpinkribbon’ will present to you handmade BOWS! and other gorgeous accesories with the use of kente fabrics and a wide range of other fabrics.

‘Kayobi’ will be telling the African story through positive, vibrant and though provoking imagery…make sure you come and grab one of their ‘MAKE FUFU NOT WAR’ tshirts!

‘Bianou’ will be joining us with their gorgeous range of handmade jewellery to blow you away!

….You do not want to miss N’kya’s new collection adorned with Bianou’s jewellery down the runway!!!


VENUE: The Cape Bar, Cornoer of Wood Street and Love Lane, The City, London EC2V 7JQ. This is 10 mins from Moorgate tube station.

DATE: Friday 28th Jan 2011

TIME: 6pm till 11pm

MUSIC: All genres…powered by DJ Jobo!


FREE ENTRY ON GUESTLIST!!!

All you need to do is email your names to nkyadesigns@yahoo.co.uk to be put on our guestlist otherwise there will be a charge at the door.

ON THE 5TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS.. SANTA CAN GIVE TO ME A 5 PIECE SET FROM THE JEWELLERY SHOP MIKEY!!

5 Dec

Tis’ the season to sparkle.. and why not do it BIG!! I wouldn’t cut it down to diamonds being a girls best friend… I say Jewellery FULL STOP is a girls best friend

I remember when i set my eyes on my first pair of Mikey’s London Earrings.. and I HAAAAD to buy them!! *screeeam* It is a bit pricey for costume jewellery but they do such intricate pieces which have every girl in the room doing a super head turn!! I would absolutely LOVE for santa to wrap me up at least even ONE of theses pieces!!

I believe that you can find the perfect jewellery for everyone  from Mikey. So i decided to give suggestions of the perfect 5 piece sets for different skin tones because naturally some stones compliment different complexions more than others.

Pale Skin Tones

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