Alice by Temperley

We've decided that this sunday is Dolly Parton day!

So bouffant your hair, put on your sparkles and get dancing to 9-5.

We look back at River Phoenix the iconic actor and talented musician who's roles in films, Stand By Me, Running on Empty and My Own Private Idaho cemented his status as one of Hollywood's up and coming young actors. 

Shot mostly in the fall and winter months, 1970's classic Love Story is a tragic romance set against of the sophisticated backdrop of the Ivy League.  

Ali MacGraw became an instant style icon playing Jenny with the school girl prep looks she wore so well and continues to influence designer collections today. 

We've previously admired Clare Shilland's beautifully shot photos before in publications such as Lula and Teen Vogue.

So we were happy to hear that she won the Elle Commission in the Taylor Wessing photographic portrait prize with her enchanting shot of model, Merel.

We hope you like her pictures as much as we do!

http://clareshilland.co.uk/

The winning photo.

David Bowie is a man who never fails to make us dance, Ziggy Stardust is our ultimate party track and don't get us started on his amazing costumes!

Proud galleries new exhibition; David Bowie, The London years illustrates the rise of one Britain's most iconic musicians. If your a fan be sure not to miss it!

http://www.proud.co.uk/exhibitions.aspx 

We're loving leather here at ALICE! Our Alanis skirt looks great paired with a chunky knit jumper and we're all about channeling our inner bond girl with the daring Mara dress...teemed with 50's flick eyeliner and a 60's beehive it's a party dress with a difference! 

Get your leather fix from the ALICE online store!

Originally from Ohio, Bevy has been residing in downtown Manhattan for last 7 years.

Working as a Nike Design Global Recruiter, as well as design recruitment for Converse & Hurley she is one busy lady. Although she manages to make time to listen to her favourite musician Bob Dylan. Oh and did we mention she's The Ramones obsessed!

Get your ALICE Riley Officer coat here - 

Sharmadean Reid the founder of WAH decided to mark the one year anniversary of the now cult nail bar with another string to her bow with the hair salon Bleach.

Located in the Kingsland road store Bleach specializes in dyeing your hair in washed out rainbow colours as well as catering to the classic styles.

So now you can even match you nail colour to your hair…hmmm now do we go for faded pink or blue tips?  

http://bleachlondon.tumblr.com

We're going to The How club night for some dancing fun this Friday...so put on your dancing shoes and come join us.

The How is a clubnight run by Bip Ling and Margot Bowman with a 60's vibe, it's all about letting your inner mod out. See you tommorrow!

Bip Ling and Margot Bowman.

Bella Howard is one of London’s up and coming photography talents. At only 24 Bella has already worked with the likes of Mulberry, Topshop , Nylon , i-D, Jalouse, Swarovski the list goes on.  

We love her fun relaxed style of photography and can’t wait to see what she does next.  

All images Bella Howard - http://bellahoward.co.uk

Well there is no reason whatsoever to miss out on this museum, after all it does have everything!

This is the 3rd exhibition from the pop up museum and is curated by Sir Peter Blake who’s incredible collection of old circus posters, bizarre taxidermy, and music memorabilia make for great viewing – giving the age old idea of dusty museum’s a completely fun and new approach.

We give it double thumbs up and suggest that you plan a trip to North London very soon to see it for yourselves.

It’s made us want to start collecting things…first up we’re thinking of expanding our collection of vintage bags…

 http://www.museumofeverything.com 

Our inspiration girl of the moment - Alison Goldfrapp. The poster girl of fancy dress, we love Alison's dreamy costumes and Shirley Temple curls...

Called an "NYC taste maker", Amanda is constantly out and about at events throughout the city mainly owing to the fact that she owns the PR company, Cross Street Productions inc specializing in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and artist managment PR.
She also owns an event space in Soho which we're a tad jealous of!

www.crossstreetproductions.com

Amanda wears the ALICE by Temperley jude dress -
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/158941

We love wearing velvet in the cold months, it can be mixed with so many textures and comes in such a variety of colours. The ALICE line has some great velvet pieces including a Velvet motorcycle jacket and vest for your perfect velvet piece!

We love Rob Ryan's amazing cut out illustrations and lucky for us he has an exhibition, The Stars Shine All Day Too at the TAG Fine Art Gallery on Dover St.

We really have no idea how he manages to create such intricately cut pieces but we dream of owning one on our wall.

We already have one of his giant keys (they make great presents.)

Head to the gallery today, you never know it might inspire you to make your own paper creations!

http://www.tagfinearts.com/

Mary has recently graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in Religious Studies.

Her dissertation was on the various Islamic attitudes towards Feminine beauty…

She is currently working part time for a dress rental business called One Night Stand - http://www.onenightstand.co.uk/ . The business has over 500 hundred dresses and has been frocking up the women of London for the past 20 years.   

Her passions include clothing, antiques, old movies and the Middle East. She also adores reading classic literature and plans to go travelling very, very soon.  

Mary wear the Melinda dress ( blush ) – AW 2010 which you can buy here - 
http://www.my-wardrobe.com/alice-by-temperley/melinda-dress-955668