Teddy Girls Shoot for Oyster Magazine

Hey guys!! I am baaaaaaaack. Oh my Lord. What a summer. I am so ready for fall. I can't stand it. My apologies for being MIA. I have been so busy between work, traveling, planning a wedding, and keeping some semblance of a social life... it's literally been nuts. All I have wanted to do is hole up in bed by myself and blog, blog, blog. Well, things have finally calmed down and my schedule is back to normal. I found this particular shoot ages ago and it has been collecting dust in my little blog archive folder and I've been dying to share it with you all.

The Teddy Girls were a group of women in Kensington (A district of West London), back in 1955 that basically went against the civil rights movement and dropped out of school at age 14, got jobs in factories, and spent the money they made on making clothes. They were known for their rolled up jeans, fitted tailored blazers, pencil skirts, and elegant clutches. Back then that was considered rebellious, which I obviously ADORE considering where fashion is now. I mean, look around us? Look at what women get away with these days? Look at what "sexiness" has become? Not to get carried away with that... but honestly! Anyway, I was incredibly inspired by this shoot, their story, and how they literally DEFIED what was socially acceptable in a sacrifice to make a fashion statement. It obviously played a huge role in what "50's era fashion" became. Who knew this little group of 14 year- olds could have such an impact on fashion history!!?! I LIIIIIVE FOR IT.

Photographer Ken Russell took photos of the original Teddy Girls back in 1955 which have since been exhibited in museums all over England. Earlier this year, Liz Ham photographed this shoot for Oyster Mag in honor of them, styled by Jolyon Mason. Hope you are all doing fabulous and enjoy my little Teddy Girls discovery as much as I have!!!

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Oyser Mag shoot in honor of the original Teddy Girls. I can't get enough of this photo.

The dead chicken on the ground. Wrung out for dinner. Definitely very 50's!!

Amazing. The end.

Ahhhh. In so many ways I wish I had lived back then!!!

I want everything that they are wearing. Their expressions are priceless and their hair is even better. This is a great shot.

Stunningly beautiful. The lighting is exquisite.

Hahhahhaha. This is so Lize and I.

This knitted romper is KILLER.

One of the original Teddy Girls shot in 1955 by Ken Russell.

The West London crew. So adorable. This was shot on an old bomb site. So dope! Ahhhh! Can you believe this clothing was considered rebellious?!?! CRAZY!

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Abbey Lee Kershaw decked in Luella for 10 Magazine

Oh how I love you Abbey Lee. Oh how I love you Luella Bartley. Oh how I love you 10 Magazine.

Boom.

Perfection.

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Favorite shot. The angle. Her little teensy legs. The shoes in the sand. No pants. I live for this.

A classic Luella suit and a classic Abbey expression.

Giraffe neck.

Man killer.

I love her peeking through her hair here. What a gorgeous photo.

Cutie in a yellow dress.

This is such a great shot. I love it. All the stuff splayed about. This looks like me on airplane with all my stuff everywhere! Hahaha.

Shoot photographed by Magnus Unnar

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Magazine Spotlight: TWIN

TWIN Magazine launched in London last November. It is a new magazine from Rebecca Smith, former creative director of Lula (I posted on Lula mag earlier)- click, here. Twin is a bi-monthly issue and is a hardback so it's actually more of a "book" than a magazine. Looooove it. The shoots are incredible and I am officially obsessed. The one below was photographed by Jermaine Francis modeled by DJ/singer Alicat. With only two issues published, their limited editions are already sold out, but you can buy the regular magazine for $19 dollars here: www.twinfactory.co.uk --Ha, this is obviously not a magazine you find at your local Barnes and Noble. Nope, for the good ones ya gotta search high and low, but it's worth it!

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This dress murders me...

Love the one eye and the two little Miu Miu cats popping out.

Simple and clean. I like.

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Magazine Spotlight: LULA

Ok, so Lula magazine only comes out TWICE A YEAR. Insane I know, but oh so worth it. Based in London and just a baby with only ten magazines published, at $16 bucks a pop you get to flip through a thick beautiful glossy ad-free magazine FILLED with nothing but amazingly shot and styled shoots. For me, it's totally worth it because I collect them. I know some people are getting really into the online magazines (webazines), but I am never not going to love having my coffee in the morning and sitting out on my porch with a new obscure European mag on my lap... it's like instant serenity. Anyways, here is a look at one of Lula's fabulous shoots from their 6th magazine published. Still very under the radar, Lula is almost impossible to get your hands on. Most fashionistas order the magazine on Amazon and get this, it takes six months to get to you? How's that for in demand! That's one heck of a magazine. Here are some shots to peek at for now.

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Photographed by: The amazing Ellen von Unwerth

Styled by: Leith Clark

Model: Siri Tollerod

Love the hair.

Feathers everywhere.

These tights are great. Very 60's mod/Twiggy.

I like her intense expression.

Gorgeous!

Silly.

I want that on my head. I might go pick my neighbors flowers and make one. Haha!

Polka-Dots... Polka-Dots...

This girl is such a goon... I kind of adore her!

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Zink Magazine Favorite Snaps

Zink Magazine has remained artsy and obscure in a way that Nylon hasn't. I am obsessed with their shoots and the styling. They always do an incredible job. Here are a few of my favorites over the past couple months. PS: Sorry I have been MIA! I was in NYC last week and John proposed. Weeee!! And this week I am in Atlanta recording some music. Then next week I'm in Chicago to see Lize! So excited... I can't stand it! Hope you are all doing fabulous!

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