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From Selfie to Self Expression

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The Saatchi Gallery is one of my favourite galleries, it’s always interesting, regularly fashion focused and its free. I recently visited their current exhibition “From Selfie to Self Expression” which was perfect for any Instagram loving blogger.

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The exhibit explores selfies through the ages, from self portraits to a room filled with a projection of your tubers and selfies. The exhibit also looks at those selfies that you cant believe are quite real….and usually aren’t.

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There are also several interactive pieces that are really fun. This exhibit is not one to miss and runs until the 23rd July.

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Although I’m in Chelsea nearly every day I could resist my own self expression in my floral Topshop dress  with the famous Pink House in Chelsea.

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Dress Topshop – £59.00

Fringed Jacket – Topshop – 2015

Bag – Saint Laurent – 2016

Chelsea Boots – River Island – 2016

Love Lottie xoxo

LFW Festival 17th- 21st February

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London Fashion Week Festival is the only way to get access to LFW shows and goodies unless you are Kate Moss or Fashion Editor for Grazia. Held this year at 180 The Strand the venue was perfect, with a full length runway, floors of stalls/shops and a Pommery champagne bar there was something for everyone.

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The venue was packed with things to do if you love fashion then seeing Runway shows and experiencing talks from one of the many industry leaders was a must. If you weren’t interested in the serious stuff there was still loads to do with free manicures, make up top up’s by Maybelline, hair touch up’s by Toni and Guy and discount designer shopping. I will definitely be booking up for next year and hopefully booking in for more shows and talks, in fact I’ll just move in for the full festival.

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I saw a Designer runway by Huishan Zhang which was filled with feathers, denim and a twist on the classic floral spring look. I also saw a Trend show from Avenue 32 showcasing the must have looks for spring.

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Huishan Zhang

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Avenue 32

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One of a kind

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This week I met with an artist who is offering his services which allows you to make your bag as unique as you are. Rocky Mazzilli is the man behind these amazing pieces pictured below and soon you will be able to book an exclusive appointment with him in our store in Islington.

Rocky is certainly one of a kind and has been taking the fashion industry by storm with his brand Year Zero for many years. His clients include Pharrell Williams, Jason Derulo and even Queen B herself (that’s Beyoncé in case you don’t worship at the church of Yonce).

I sat down with Rocky and his super cool Mum Louise Michielsens in the Blue Bird, Chelsea to see what he had created with three Louis Vuitton bags I recently sent him. I was blown away!

I know there will be some Handbag lovers who may feel this is sacrilege as these are beautiful bags to begin with but I personally think if you want to make something completely yours, make your mark, express yourself then why not. I definitely love the results and cannot wait to create my own design!

These amazing designs and many,many more will be available from Handbag Clinic very soon with prices starting at £100.

Love Lottie xoxo

 

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A little about Lottie

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This is my first ever blog post, wish me luck!

So a little about me, I’m Charlotte, 26 from Newcastle. Like most girls I love style, beauty and travelling and I’m lucky enough to travel some of the most amazing places and I work in fashion so thought why not write about it.

My job is buying Handbag’s (pretty cool I know), I buy designer handbags in all shapes and sizes which are all available to buy at Handbag Clinic. Handbag Clinic is a company started by my husband after he had amazing success with Furniture Clinic. In short we buy, sell and restore handbags. I will definitely will be doing a post on this as its such an interesting concept and of course a huge part of my life.

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Outside of work I’m huge on fashion, the only thing I love more than finding the perfect outfit is planning the perfect outfit and of course, hair and make up to go with it. Handbags are my first true love, I have always been crazy about them. When I was 16 I used to save everything I had to go buy a DKNY handbag from House of Fraser and have been obsessed with bags ever since. So if you like handbags you’re in the right place!

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The only thing that I’d rather do than shop for handbags is travel! If you get the opportunity to go any where in the world and I mean ANYWHERE, go see it, experience it. You wont regret it. I’ve been to some places I never would have chosen and fell in love instantly. There is nothing better than those kind of trips!

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I hope my future posts will be helpful and of course entertaining! If pictures are more your thing you can follow me on Instagram @lottie_helen

Love Lottie xx