Jubilee dress, Pokesdown

Debbie is the Youth Minister at St Mary's Church, Ferndown. She handmade this dress
herself, which she wore to yesterday's Jubilee party at 'Vintage Per Sempre'. She says
she wanted to wear something patriotic, but not so much as to look like Geri Halliwell.

Jubilee weekend

The flags are flying - it's The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. I am afraid the only patriotic fashion I possess is a pair of Union Flag socks, but at least I have the right idea! I will be whipping out my camera at the Boscombe Vintage Market today, photographing the best Jubilee street style, so any Bournemouth fashionistas ought to pay a visit.

Tomorrow, I will be filming a mini-documentary in neighbouring Pokesdown at their Artisan Fayre, followed by a good few hours editing the footage overnight! Monday should offer small respite, with a garden party and barbecue at a friend's house, then Tuesday is the much anticipated BAMMJ Ball. Photos (and video) to feature soon.

In the meantime, I will be continuing with street style from Bournemouth, Brighton and London, plus catwalk photos from Brighton Fashion Week. And if you like what you see, could you please nominate me for "best new fashion blogger" in the Cosmopolitan Blog Awards? I would be very grateful. (Click the pink box in the right-hand sidebar!)

What have you planned for the four-day Jubilee weekend?

Brighton Fashion Week ~ Celia Arias

Charged with theatrical glamour, 'Brighton Frocks' is the first catwalk for Brighton Fashion Week, showcasing the very best in costume and alternative fashions. The vanguard collection for this year's show came from Celia Arias - freelance stylist, costume designer and visual artist. Her beautifully surreal designs left me amazed.
(Learn more at: www.celiaarias.com)