Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Fashione, beauty and lifestyle magazine
Citation preview
Kindred Sole 1st Birthday!
Exclusive Discount: 15% Off ALL Shoes!
Code: BDAY15 (expires 5 December 2010)
Why not come and celebrate with us by getting an exclusive 15% off all your
favourite shoes at Kindred Sole. This is the perfect time to treat yourself to your
favourite new in shoes at Kindred Sole. PLUS FREE UK Next Day Delivery
Treat yourself to brilliant savings on all winter boots!
Kindred Sole Edition
www.kindredsole.com
Fashion Editors in Chief
Beth Widdowson - Follow me on Twitter
Lizze Leary - Follow me on Twitter
Photographers
Kimberley Jane Turrell
Editorial Assistant
May Harrison
Advertising
For further details on advertising in Kindred Sole Edition, contact:
Contributors
Britain's Next Top Model Live, Gemma Cairney, Global Cool, Violet
Revolution, Kristina O'Connor, Matt Leger
November promises to be a HOT month for Kindred Sole Edition despite the
ever-worsening weather! October saw Kindred Sole celebrate its First Birthday
on 31 October, yes we know Halloween! And what a great year it has been! Lots
of happy customers and an ever-growing list of fabulous designer shoes!
November also sees Kindred Sole launching its brand spanking new site – for an
evening better shopping experience! We want to hear what you think of it so
don‟t be shy and drop us an email to [email protected]
We attended the fantastic event Britain‟s Next Top Model Live where we caught
up with BNTM winner Tiffany and had a chat with the runners up too. With two
fantastic catwalk shows there was something for everyone. We also chatted with
Gemma Cairney about her latest exciting venture „Global Cool‟ see the interview
for full details! Gemma also presented the BBC Radio 1Xtra show where we
made our debut radio interview for the show entitled „Young Smart and Rich‟
Kristina O‟Connor the fabulous lady behind Store Society gives Kindred Sole
Edition an exclusive interview on all things style and the great ideas behind the
shopping phenomenon that is Store Society.
And if that wasn‟t enough, Kindred Sole Edition is very excited to announce the
latest addition to their team in the form of stylist to the stars Tamar aka The
Stylist With Sole. She‟ll be responding to all of your style questions and letting
you know what‟s hot and what‟s not so hot for future trends! To send your
questions to her send an email to [email protected]
We hope you enjoy Kindred Sole Edition‟s second issue of the magazine as
much as we have compiling it. As ever if you‟d like to feature in the magazine get
in touch.
Till next month,
Beth & Lizze
Interviews with Britain's Next Top Model Series 6 Girls
Winner of Britain's Next Top Model Series 6
Tiffany
"My style icon is model Carmen Kass (j'adore dior
model) because she is elegant yet edgy"
How has winning Britain's Next Top Model
changed your life?
The biggest change winning has made to my life
so far is moving country. My hometown is Malta so
I've moved since winning the competition. I've
completed the Company photo shoot and I am so
excited to see it in print! I did the shoot a day after
I had won the competition.
How was working with Elle Macpherson?
She is such a genuinely very nice woman and she even called me on the
phone after I had won the competition to see how I was.
Any favourite fashion trends this season?
I don't really follow fashion trends as I like to invent my own style and I love
vintage items that are one of a kind.
What would be your ultimate campaign?
Burberry
Runner Up of Britain's Next Top Model Series 6
Joy
"I've just signed to Models 1, the modelling agency
that the winning model is signed to so I am so
pleased to have been signed to them too! Another
big step I've made since being in the competition
is I've left my hometown of Leeds".
What was it like working with Elle?
Elle was amazing and so involved in the show;
and if it wasn't for her a lot of the designers and
people who featured in the show wouldn't have.
She was a real driving force behind BNTM. She
was involved in so many aspects of the show producing, editing and very
hands on throughout. She even called me into her private dressing room on
'results night' which was so nice!
What would be your dream campaign to feature in?
Estee Lauder, Roberto Cavalli - more trend led companies.
Who's your style icon?
Kate Moss because even in her casual street style she looks great!
Known as the people's favourite in Series 6
Charlotte
"Being in the competition hasn't changed who I
am. I am still the same crazy person!!"
Who's your style icon?
My mum! I love vintage styles and raiding my
mum's wardrobe to find fashion treats.
Do you follow fashion trends?
I don't like following fashion trends. I think if you're
confident and comfortable in what you are
wearing that's fashionable and the best way to be.
What campaign would you like to feature in?
Ooohh that's a tough one! I don't really mind and don't have a specific brand
in mind but would love to feature in a hair/makeup campaign!
What is your most recent purchase?
My Shoes! (girl after our own heart buying shoes)
GLOBAL COOL LAUNCH NEW CAMPAIGN
INSPIRING YOU TO „TURN UP THE STYLE, TURN DOWN THE HEAT‟
At Britain's Next Top Model Live 2010 we caught
up with the people behind the green lifestyle
organisation, Global Cool who are inspiring
people to get stylish at home and use less
energy.
The campaign, fronted by TV fashionista
Gemma Cairney, shows people how to re-
fashion their much-loved jumpers into this
season’s latest trends as a way of encouraging
them to turn their thermostat down. ‘Turn Up The
Style, Turn Down The Heat’ is a nationwide
campaign with fashion events taking place in
cities across the UK.
As the official charity partner of the BNTM Live
2010, Global Cool hosted the ‘Global Cool
Lounge’ where visitors had the opportunity to
get expert advice from a team of stylists on how
to re-fashion jumpers - customising existing
knitwear to create unique, uber-stylish pieces.
Throughout this campaign Global Cool aims to tackle the 30% of an average Brit’s carbon footprint
created by home heating. Typically, a UK household could save approximately £55 per year by
turning down the thermostat by just one degree.
Kindred Sole Edition attended the ‘Turn up the style, turn down the heat’ workshops which were
brilliant! Overall, 181 jumpers were given some TLC, and were revamped from drab to fab! It was
great to see people of all ages getting involved for such a great cause and creating their very own,
unique knitwear!
Watch Global Cool HOW TO Video's: Global Cool Style Icon Workshop & Gemma’s ‘how to
GLOBAL COOL STYLE GUIDE'S
Gemma Cairney
Gemma Cairney's latest fashion venture is for
the charity 'Global Cool' promoting the campaign
"turn up the style, turn down the heat". We
caught up with Gemma on the ever so kitsch
sofa to find out more!
"I've been learning how to make pom-poms
which is really cool. I've even made my own
jumper with my initials on." We asked Gemma
what the best thing about 'turn up the style, turn
down the heat' was - "It's really nice to have an
item that you have made and that is individual to
you!"
Gemma told us how mum's and daughter's had
been in the Global Cool
lounge and been competing to make the best jumper.
Get involved by checking out Gemma’s ‘How To' video!
"YOUNG, SMART & RICH"
BBC RADIO 1XTRA STORIES
Gemma Cairney talks to six different young
entrepreneurs taking the world by storm. Lizze
Leary and Beth Widdowson founders of Kindred
Sole were selected for the BBC Radio 1Xtra
documentary 'Young, Smart and Rich'. Lizze and Beth set up Kindred Sole whilst
studying Fashion Retail Buying at De Montfort University.
Lizze and Beth discuss how Kindred Sole began, the struggles and triumphs they both
faced whilst starting a business and studying at University and coping with money and
the pressure of being their own boss. 'Young, Smart and Rich talks to experts within
the business field from Lily Lapenna who runs a charity offering people aged 11-18
small business loans for start up companies. Gemma Cairney also talks to TV
presenter Sarah Beeny who started her first business at
school, became a property developer and then set up a dating website.
JESSIE: Vintage Blue Dress, Russell
and Bromley Shoes LAUREN: Red
Jacket from Collective, Red Bag and
Beret are Vintage
CAROLINE: Top from Topman
(customised), Harem trousers
Topshop CHARLOTTE: Blazer from
New Look Shoes from M&S
ADELE: Top from Urban Outfitters,
Leopard print jacket Miss Selfridge TAYLOR: H&M Leopard print jacket,
shoes from New Look
Kristina O'Connor is the founder of online shopping
haven StoreSociety.com - where fashion addicts
and fashion stores connect. This month we catch
up with Kristina who was featured in The Best 100
Entrepreneurs and Leaders behind British Fashion
Websites for 2010 by Drapers. Find out Kristina's
inspiration behind Store Society her fashion faux
pas and who her fashion icon of the year is!
How would you describe Store Society?
I would say it's a fashion search engine, a place to
discover hundreds of new stores and thousands of
items. It's also a community for fashion lovers
where members can share their style, upload
pictures of their favourite items and 'follow' other
members whose style they love. They can also add
stores to their 'store list' to receive notifications of
all the latest offers and new items.
What was the inspiration behind Store Society?
The inspiration came when I was invited to a fancy
dress party and the theme was 'space'. I spent
hours on different search engines typing in words
like 'futuristic' and 'spacey', and the results were
completely irrelevant. I wanted to create something
that made this process easy.
Store Society supports the retail industry, who
has supported or inspired you?
I would say first and foremost my parents inspire
me, my dad with his ambition and drive and my
mother for her strength and kindness. In the world
of business I would say I have a lot of respect for
Mark Zuckerberg, what a whirlwind he has
experienced. Can you imagine a Store Society
movie?! Haha! Also Duncan Bannatyne is someone
I look up to, his autobiography is very inspiring.
What has been the best thing about Store
Society so far?
The best thing has been having the idea in my
head, to working with designers and actually seeing
the website working and being used by people all
over the world. It's a very satisfying feeling!
How would you describe your own style? What
inspires this?
I would say that my style is quite eccentric. I dress
to express how I am feeling, rather than following
the latest trends. I've got some mad pieces in my
wardrobe including a full length bunny rabbit
jumpsuit to a beautiful lace wedding dress that I got
for £40 at the market! I buy what I love, and I dress
only to please me!
What trend will you be following this season
and which one will you do without?
Velvet is something I always return to in winter. I've
got rich purple, silver and red wine velvet leggings.
They look great mixed with casual pieces and are
very luxurious! I have to say I will be doing without
the cape this season. I find it impractical and
unflattering unless you've got legs like a 6ft
supermodel!
What has been the biggest Fashion Faux Pas
you have made?
I wouldn't say it was a faux pas, but when I was 14
I presented an award at the National Television
Awards to my dad. I wore a beautiful silk black
trouser suit but I wore it with just a bra underneath!
There was quite an uproar about it and I remember
seeing dad's shocked face as I entered the stage,
but I thought it looked great and it's not like there
was anything to see at that age!
As we are racing towards December who has
been your fashion icon of the year?
I wouldn't say she is my fashion icon but someone
who has been setting trends and doing her own
thing is Rihanna. She's so edgy and pulls it all off
with her incredible figure and confidence!
Favourite Tweeter/Blogger to follow?
That would have to be me! @kristinaoconnor See
what I get up to from day to day, from recording in
a music studio with Cee Lo Green to arguing with
the Parking Permit woman from the council! Follow
@storesociety to be kept up to date with the latest
items and exclusive offers from Store Society!
Violet Revolution is the place where you can
discover the latest women's fashion trends, style
advice and uncover high fashion boutiques in
Chicago. Kindred Sole has been following Violet
Revolution on Twitter for some time and we all love
the approach to fashion that the blog has.
Where did your passion for clothes come from?
My mom forcing me to shop when I was younger,
haha!
What makes Chicago a fashion destination?
When tourists come here, they usually explore all
the shops on Michigan Avenue, but there's so
much more. There are several neighbourhoods in
Chicago, as well as some suburbs, that are known
for their boutique shopping. On top of that, we have
quite a few top design schools here (SAIC, IADT,
Columbia College plus others) and as a result,
quite a few Chicago-based designers. Macy's
department store also supports the Chicago
Fashion Incubator program where designers in
residence cultivate their skills and participate in a
fashion show during our "Fashion Focus Chicago"
fashion week (which was just last week!).
What's the best thing about being a fashion
blogger?
Being able to write about something I love. It also
gives me the opportunity to learn about new stores
and keep up with the latest styles. As we get older,
we tend to get set in our ways and, consequently,
stuck in a style time warp if we don't make an effort
to keep up with what's modern and trendy.
What A/W trend will be getting you through the
season?
I have to say I'm a fan of the military look. I have a
few jackets that have already pulled me through a
few cool days here.
Favourite Tweeter/Blogger to follow?
Wow, that's tough. I'd probably say DailyDivaDish
She's a fellow Midwestener, and the pictures she
incorporates into her posts are really beautiful and
inspiring. Twitter, I don't think I could pick one.
Probably other Chicago fashion mavens including
@shoelovadotcom @At_First_Blush_ are a few as
of late and you guys, of course ;)
What's your biggest style tip for 2010?
Leggings/jeggings became quite popular this year.
Sometimes I see these worn in a not-so-flattering
way. My style tip would be to wear them with a top,
jacket or dress that covers your behind, but not
past your mid-thigh.
In your Blog Violet Revolution what is your
most asked fashion question?
Hmm..well, I tend to get asked about styles (what
styles look good on me/my body type, what styles
are in) and colours or prints the most
How would you describe your style?
I'd describe my look as "fashionably real" which to
me means some cutting edge fashion mixed with
real world clothing. Like I'd maybe wear your Block
Pump Hi shoes, which are eye-catching, with a
motorcycle jacket and skinny jeans, which are
trendy but practical.
What is your fave shoe trend of the season?
Heeled lace-up bootie, like the Bronx Rasor Boots
you guys have, has grown on me this season. I like
that you can wear them casually or dress them up.
Bloggers & Celebrities - They really did say this:
@Caryn_Franklin Old models, young models,
middle aged too... all are great. Femininity is
diverse. Beauty is diverse.
@henryholland Get off my hair aiden. I can't take
another Jedward fiasco
.
@hotpatooties To the P to the O to the T. To the A
to the T to the OhOhOh, POTATO - OK, will stop
this now.
@Schofe Isn't it strange that when you call the
'sales' number of a company they pick up in a flash,
but when you call 'service' it takes 3 hours!!
REDFOOT FOLD UP BALLET PUMPS
Cosmopolitan Magazine call them "Party Pumps. Belle shoe is the perfect
accompaniment for those days when you want to channel Mulberry's muse,
the preppy Miss Chung - buy you don't have her bank balance!"
The most on trend boots for Autumn Winter 2010 are fashion military boots. Embrace the trend with the Dark brown lace up 'Cadet' boots or take
influence with the Tan mid calf 'Furlong' boot this season everybody needs a pair of fashion military boots.
Cadet Boots Furlong Boots
BROGUES:
MUST HAVE SHOES OF THE SEASON
Brogues are the must have shoes of the season. Stylish and practical they are a great fashion
alternative to every woman's love affair with ballet pumps. From flat brogue shoes to high heel ladies
brogues every woman should own a pair. A favourite amongst celebrity fashionista's Sienna Miller to
Alexa Chung. Brogues can be worn casually with chunky knits and tights to skinny jeans or worn with
smart tailoring for a fashionable work wear look.
Jazzy brown brogues
Leather brogues are one of the most versatile shoe styles of the
season however we love Jazzy brown brogues as they take it
one step further. These brown brogues are so versatile as you
get two looks from one shoe. Jazzy brown brogues detachable
gold inspired lace tassel. Wear with the tassel for an individual,
stylish look. Wear without for a simple, casual look.
Herald White Brogues
Herald white brogues by the coveted designer label Bronx are
one of our best sellers and we can see why! Herald brogue are
transitional through seasons and with brogues being on trend
right through to next year Herald ladies brogues are an
investment buy. Herald white brogues form part of Bronx shoes
vintage inspired collection. Each Herald brogue is treated
differently so each brogue shoes are exclusive to the wearer.
Lois Brogues
Lois tan brogues have taken inspiration from traditional ladies
brogue styling but have a feminine edge to them. Lois tan
brogues by designer Velvet Bee is made from tradition brown
leather with feature brown suede panels. Lois tan brogues has a
low court heel making these shoes have the perfect modern
interpretation of the traditional Oxford Brogue.
Have your say and tell us which brogues are your
favourite...! email: [email protected]
Underground ART MATTHIEU LEGER
BIO: Canadian born artist English and
French bred Matthieu studied Art and
graduated from University College
Falmouth with a First Class Honors. He is
currently employed as an Artists Assistant
to Damien Hirst.
Inspiration
“Comes from many different
sources: reading, film,
conversations, relationships, 9-5
work, visiting galleries & museums,
surfing, friends, family. Generally
inspiration comes from everywhere
& everything.”
Recent Work
“My recent drawings are of walls: walls that belong
to rooms. They are cells, prison places. These
walls are covered with simple & intricate drawings
& diagrams. For me these walls are a metaphor of
the inner workings of an individuals mind, secrets,
fears, loves, hates, desperations and successes.
“DREAMLIKE or NIGHTMARISH”
“Rules of perspective
and scale do not and need not exist.”
Want to know more about Matthieu Leger and his work?
Get in touch: [email protected]
Do you want to feature in ‘Underground Art’? Email us at
