Tuesday 18 March 2014

What I Wore Wednesday: Bold Souls

I love fashion shows and I've been really lucky to attend a few lately. Last week I attended Off the Catwalk by Bold Souls. Off the Catwalk united some of Scotland's most promising up and coming fashion talent. For the fashion show, local favourite Chouchou was joined by Scottish Fashion Award winner Joanne McGillivray, Scotland Re:Designed New Talent shortlisted Naromode, Vanilla Ink alumni jeweller Scarlett Erskine as well as fellow cult brands such as Rock and Royalty Couture, Spoiled Brat, Prints of Paradise and Danni McWilliams. From elegant sports luxe designs, beautifully illustrated prints to imaginative reworkings of traditional heritage fabrics, Bold Souls: Off The Catwalk showed off a diverse collection of some of Scotland's freshest design houses and retailers.

I couldn't believe the massive line that travelled up three flights of stairs to get to Hummingbird's penthouse when I arrived but the wait was well worth it. I ended up getting to sit with one of the most stylist and nicest fashion bloggers I know the lovely Wendy from Thank Fifi.



I'm not going to bother showing what I wore as it was basically the same outfit I wore when I spoke at BritMums Live except my skinnies were from New Look and I added my Ohio necklace. What I will show you is a selection of some of the amazing looks we saw on the runway.



Starting at the top going clockwise was an amazing look by LaLa Land who have recently launched their own clothing, in the middle a gorgeous plunging neckline exaggerated babydoll dress from Spoiled Brat, Chouchou Couture's new Hollywood Candy hood, Danni McWilliams' pink sweatshirt and mosaic stain glass slit skirt and Rock and Royalty's statement sweatshirt.

Here's a close up on that amazing Chouchou Couture hood which I'm so coveting right now. It was the most gorgeous Harris Tweed and fuchsia fur which I'm kicking myself for not trying on after the show!


Image by Stephania Calderara Photography
I'm so in love with Rock and Royalty's "You Can't Sit with Us" sweatshirt. I'm totally obsessed with Mean Girls not to mention I love a good statement top. I'm dying to add this to my wardrobe since it could be worn casually or dressed up, too!


Image by Stephania Calderara Photography
It was such a great evening and I love supporting local Scottish talent. 
Do you like to shop local? Do you have a favourite independent designer or shop?





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36 comments:

  1. Looks like a fun night! I just love fashion shows! ...obvi ;)

    EatPrayWearLove

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  2. I attended Fashion Week here in Ottawa and really enjoyed it.

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  3. That sweatshirt is fabulous! My favorite piece from your pics is the white dress with the bow. It's super cute!

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  4. What great fun!


    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  5. I've never been to a fashion show but they look like so much fun. I love that plunging neckline babydoll dress but don't think I could pull it off!

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  6. thank you for having me on your blog

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  7. That looks like such a fun fashion show!

    Dana
    somethingood26.blogspot.com

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  8. Thanks for sharing pics of this fab affair!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  9. Great post !


    Hope you have a wonderful day.
    Love,
    Sofia


    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

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  10. Thank you for sharing!

    Serena
    http://sfashion903.blogspot.com/

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  11. It sounds like you had a lot of fun at the shows! I'd love to attend one day. Thanks for hosting:)

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  12. I missed you there chick, I didn't make the fashion show gutted! But was dotting about before.
    Lauren
    livinginaboxx

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  13. Such a great collection of looks!!

    Jenna from Visions of Vogue

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  14. You and Wendy look great in the photo. Love that Ivory/Champagne Cocktail Dress with the Plunging Front & Big Bow. WOW!!


    Thanks for hosting Melaina. Check out what I wore. Ada. =)

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  15. I love fashion shows and I love supporting local designers. Your event was the best of both! So glad you had fun.

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  16. There are some lovely pieces in the show. I have to say I love nothing more than a good fashion show.
    Linking up again this week.x

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  17. I love the white dress in the middle!

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  18. Oh, that fake fur stole is so much fun! Love it.

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  19. I *love* going to them and always excited to get invited!

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  20. Shows are so much fun, right?

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  21. Plunging necklines are pornographic on me!

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  22. I was at Debenhams before so showed up around 715 or so? I think we keep missing each other!

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  23. Your blog has been deleted? Hope you're ok!

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  24. Such a great event! Thanks for hosting the link up!

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  25. Oh my gosh I love that "You Can't Sit With Us" sweatshirt!! I would wear that in a heartbeat!

    Bailey

    aka Bailey

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