The Dreams and Aspirations Issue- i-D

The Dreams and Aspiration Issue Cover Stars

I find i-D to be truely inspiring as an artistic aspect, I simply can not get enough and came across the following issues soon to be released and had to share!!

In Dreams and Aspirations Issue they encourage you to dream big. After all, the best way to predict the future is to create it. In this issue big dreams get big results! I like the sound of that...

"In a worldwide exclusive legendary stylist Carine Roitfeld teams up with Terry Richardson to perfect her wink for the first of i-D’s four covers and reveals her highly anticipated plans post French Vogue. For the second sizzling cover David Bailey and i-D’s Fashion Director Charlotte Stockdale get dreamy with Lara Stone. For number three, Alastair Mckimm and Daniel Jackson join forces with mega-major-model-of-the-moment Fei Fei Sun proves that a little self-belief and determination really does go a long way – she walked 30 shows in her first fashion season without being able to speak a word of english! How’s that for a challenge?! And last but not least, Abbey Lee channels 60s icon Twiggy for Richard Bush, proving daydreams really can come true.

i-D fave Richard Nicoll introduces us to his many muses – including Parisian singer/ songwriter Josephine de la Baume, fellow designers Louise Gray and Roksanda Ilincic, Lulu Kennedy, Sara Blomqvist, Sarah Mower and not forgetting his beloved Mum of course. Just remember, in order to make your dreams come true, first you have to have a dream. So hit the sack and get snoring."

I hope you all enjoy the magazine as much as I do..

Happy Friday Y'al hope you have a fab weekend...

xo

Christian Louboutin: The Book

Calling all you shoe junkies!! Christian Louboutin is soon to release his first book (appropriately titled Christian Louboutin), featuring his vast range of designs from the dramatic, to the classic, to the iconic. The book will include still-life photography (highlighting, of course, the shoes) and even some pop-up pages!

But the book will also introduce us to “the man behind the shoes,” telling of Louboutin’s life and even giving us a look inside his homes in Paris and Luxor (this I’d love to see).

The only drawback? This book rings up at about 100 squid. Worth it?

Christian Louboutin is available for pre-order now on Amazon.com and will be released on October 25, 2011.

xo

Decadence Vintage Bridal Photoshoot

B Ford was asked to take part in a really cool photoshoot for th Decadence Bridal Vintage Fairs we take part in, Below you can find an example from their 'Let Them Eat Cake' Decadence Vintage Bridal Photoshoot, on 2nd April 2011, for their Summer Bridal Event..

We are super excited to have been asked to take part in there Winter Bridal shoot which was on Sunday 18th September.. We got a sneek preview of the shoot last night, and I have to say I am really excited to see more of the images.. So stay tuned, hopefully we will see them soon... : )

Credits: Photography by Robin Cordiner; Models Bex Paden, Lucy Evangelista and Katrina McDonnell; Hair by Kelly McLean at Ashby Hair; Make-up by Claire McEvoy; Creative Direction and Styling by Katrina Doran for Sugahfix.com; Props and sourcing by Becky Moore for Decadence Vintage Events; Location: Malone House; Dress from Norma Jean Vintage and Flowers are from Floral Earth. Headpiece B Ford.

xo

St Arthur's Day 2011

With the highly anticipated St Arthur's Day nearly upon us everyone is patiently waiting the breaking news of the 'special guest' my guess is... Paolo Nutini.. But we shall wait and see.

For all you out there who have not really heard about St Arthur's Day before:

Arthur's Day refers to a series of music events which were first organised in 2009 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Guinness brewing company by its owner Diageo plc.

Those events took place internationally in the cities of Dublin, Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, New York and Yaoundé on 24 September 2009. The event was broadcast internationally on Sky TV, ITV2 and DirecTV.^[1] €6 million has been pledged to the Arthur Guinness Fund.

The celebration has been endorsed by several high-profile names, such as rock star-turned political activist Bob Geldof, director and screenwriter Guy Ritchie, footballer and Guinness football ambassador for Africa Michael Essien and British celebrities such as Peter Crouch, Sophie Dahl.

Guinness drinkers are expected to raise a glass to the memory of Arthur Guinness at 17:59 (5:59pm), a reference to 1759, the year the Guinness Brewery was established..An 82c stamp of an Arthur Guinness portrait was also released by An Post to commemorate the anniversary.

Arthur's Day 2010 took place on 23 September.

The line up for Belfast so far is: The Enemy, Horslips, Kelis, Ash, DJ Fresh and Cashier No9 and possibly more...

xo

The Wedding Journal Show, Belfast

B Ford will have a stand at the The Wedding Journal Show in The Kings Hall in Belfast it is from the 30th September until the 3rd October.. We are super excited although lots of preparation still to be done. B Ford will be collaborating on a stand with the awesome Sharon Hay of Innocent Chaos who makes amazing bridal bouquets made up of vintage brooches where you can pick your own style, colour theme or even encorporate some of your family members brooches.. I love the idea that you can cherish it forever and keep it close to your heart especially if you use sentimental items.

We are really looking forward to it and if you are at the show please come and say Hi!!!

Images courtesy of KLJ Photography, Model: Courtney Le Roux, MUA: Heike Wilkinson
Hair: Leanne Spratt of Lagan Locks, Bouquet: Sharon Hay of Innocent Chaos
Dresses: Jo-anne Ryans of Joshua Thomas Bridal Emporium

Do not forget you can also purchase online @ www.bford.co.uk

xx

NAHM

I have to admit I am a lover of all the cheesy reality American Shows, one of which is/was The MTV Reality Show 'Rich Girls' which starred Ally Hilfiger daughter of fashion mogel Tommy and also her then-bestfriend Jamie Gleicher. 

So when the show ended Ally entered rehab and I always wondered what she was doing...

To my shock and excitement I came across NAHM. Nary Manivong and Alexandria Hilfiger are the design duo behind NAHM. NAHM representing the first and last initials of the designers’ names and also translates to water in Laotian, Nary’s ancestral language.

The focus of their design collaboration is the shirtdress, with the NAHM collection finding inspiration in men’s shirting details combined with feminine accents, fine fabrics and inventive silhouettes.

I have to say I absolutely lurvveee the S/S 2012 Collection.. You can find a few of my favourites... : )

Check them out..

xxx

www.bford.co.uk

YAY!!! B Ford is now live on the web where you can purchase any product online...

http://www.bford.co.uk/

xxx

Lissanoure Castle with Paula O'Hara Photography

B Ford got asked to take part on another shoot with the amazing Photographer Paula O'Hara on a fun bridal shoot at the beautiful Lissanoure Castle outside of Ballymena. I have been lucky to have worked with this super talented team before and always have soo much fun..

MUA: Jennifer Ireland, Hair: Lynette Ball, Models: Collette O'Neill and Richard Skinner, Stylist: Nikita Tully, Bouquets: Innocent Chaos, Fashion: Petticoat Lane Bridal...

You can find a full set of images @ http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.150026201732965.35219.100001767573439&type=1#!/pages/B-Ford/145487308832284

Check them out... xx

Feathers and Cupcakes

Introducing.. Feathers and Cupcakes!

B Ford collaborated on a really fun shoot with an incredible team of Elaine Hill Photography, Jennifer Ireland MUA, Hair: Lynette Ball, Models: Rebecca Maguire and Tasha Swan, Stylist: Nikita Tully, Jewellery and Bouquets: Innocent Chaos Jewellery, Brooches: RJL Designs, Location: Crumbs Cakes, Lisburn Road, Belfast..

Full set of images can be found at http://www.facebook.com/bford#!/pages/B-Ford/145487308832284

xx



B Ford is back in Action... Hurray!!

Hi All Miss B Ford is back in action... Hurray!

I have been concentrating on my website www.bford.co.uk and facebook and twitter pages where you can find regular updates and going on's with B Ford.. www.facebook.com/BFord and www.twitter.com/BFordHeadpieces

I have missed not only sharing what B Ford has been up to, but also all the things that influence me.. With a degree in Fine and Applied Art where I specialized in Textiles throughout my degree I touched in a multiple of disciplines which still excite me to this day...

So let the journey begin where I will be updating all B Ford's latest photo shoots and other exciting adventures.. Thanks for reading. : ) xx