DJ Nikki Beatnik's BOW! obsession!

When we let DJ Nikki beatnik pop by FW HQ to pick out some BOW! pieces, we had no idea she'll be back so soon for more and more! She loves them, whether she's wearing them in her hair, on her fingers, round her neck or wrists she just can't get enough!

Keep up to date with DJ Nikki beatnik as she's currently on tour with Kelis...and keep an eye out for those BOW!s

New Term...New Top!

Now it's that time of the year again, when all students old and new venture to uni...with rent to pay and freshers partying to get on with, there's little left for a fashion treat...until now! Brat & Suzie are offering students 15% off for the WHOLE of October.

Starting tomorrow (1st) all you have to do is enter your NUS number at the checkout and that's 15% off your new treats, yeah it's easy as that! Here are our top picks this month...

Trend Watch: Best Behavior is bang on trend for S/S 11!

So we've seen the delights that New York had to offer this September and London definitely didn't disappoint with an array of amazing looks last week for Spring/Summer- So now that Milan fashion week is well on it's way... I think it's time to take stock of all these lovely trends!

Leather is going to be a massive trend for S/S 11, with Burberry Prorsum showcasing some beautiful leather pieces including a couple of quilted leather jackets that are sure to be at the top of everyones spring wish list!

Pleated skirts look set to be a hit, with Nicole Farhi and Jonathan Saunders both picking up on this preppy school girl trend!

Another clear trend that we have seen on the catwalks is bold prints in a range of bright colours- In Milan, we noted Prada taking a risk with playful and vibrant prints whilst Etro decided to concentrate on detailed prints that had a 70's feel.

Here at Freewheelin HQ we have noticed 'Best Behavior' have also picked up on a number of the major trends with their next collection! The super stylish danish brand have a great range of fluid prints in their spring/summer 2011 line, following a vivid colour pallet of eye popping coral's and vibrant greens teamed with a muted grey. Best Behavior have also got a number of plush leather pieces including a cropped grey biker jacket that will rival Burberry's versions for sure!

Phew! What an exciting Spring/Summer it's going to be! And lets not forget that we still have Paris to look forward to!

Scared But Fresh @ Orange Dot gallery

Orange Dot gallery presents a new exhibition by artist Mathew Rose.

Matthew's installations, massive 1000-piece wall-to-wall-to-wall displays of individual collage works reinvent the process of reading. His recent exhibitions "Spelling With Scissors," "The Whole Truth" and "Confessions" brought together the artist’s immense visual and textural vocabulary in what one critic, Richard Brown, cited as 'a dadaist exploration of sense and nonsense.' The Orange Dot Gallery, London Exhibition: 6th October 2010 – 31st October 2010 HTTP://MATTHEWROSESTUDIO.NET/ HTTP://MATTHEWROSESTUDIO.BLOGSPOT.COM/ Preview the works on display here: http://www.orangedotgallery.co.uk/?p=309

LFW: Tuesday's fashion adventures

Oh what a night...

It all kicked off at Tatty Divine with everyone celebrating the new fabulous collection. The Wild West theme was a hit with dancers putting on a show and contemporary skiffle band, The Severed Limb got everyones feet moving to their country twang/rockabilly twist sounds!


The Severed Limb

We then strutted down to Beyond the Valley for some more celebrations. Spotted some beautiful clothes and accessories from brands such as Goodone, Haberdash House and Something Else. It's a haven! We'll definitely be popping by again...


Georgous jewellery!

Our last and final destination of the night was Aqua which hosted the party celebrating Rev Run's new foot wear with FootLocker. The drinks were flowing with champagne, cocktails, wine and beer on the tab (no wonder we're feeling a tad delicate this morning), delicious canapes were served and tunes by Tim Westwood and Mark Ronson had everyone hitting the dance floor hard!...The main man Rev Run arrived and hit the decks- that's when the real party started. The likes of Paloma Faith, Roisin Murphy, Amber Rose...(the list goes on and on) were all in high spirits as they danced to the Westwood/Ronson beats ... Here's a few flicks of the night, but pictures alone don't do it justice...


Tim Westwood doing what he does best


Mark Ronson steps in to spin the decks


THE REV RUN!


End of the night captured our vision perfectly and it was definitely time to stumble home, rest up and be ready for Wednesday's fashion adventures!

Slingshot London's PCF Campaign

The history of the French Political poster dates back to the Forties, these works of art were created by the leading creative practioners of their time, with artists including Pablo Picasso providing artwork for the PCF political party. Present day and Sunil Pawar was charged with the task of carrying on this strong graphic lineage by giving a nod to the slick graphic style of these classic posters, but to create artwork that was relevant today, for this a series of four posters were created. These posters have appeared on streets all over France.

Folk Launch

Last night was the launch of Folk; a casual menswear brand which started up in London in 2001...and has since expanded into Shofolk, footwear collection for men and women. It's simple, everyday clothing with subtle and innovative detailing...what's not to like?




Shoes! Shoes! Shoes!

LFW: Lucy in Disguise Shop Launch

Last night was full of fashion adventures. Us Freewheelin girls mapped out our tracks for the hot parties we wanted to hit. Starting with the Launch of Out of Town...

The bar/cafe/shop was everything it was hyped up to be, people were lapping up the vintage memorabilia, the cheeky bev and the delicious organic bites went down a treat!...Here's how it looked...








Then it was on to the next...Launch of Lily Allen and Sarah Owen's Vintage shop, Lucy in Disguise. The champers was flowing, serious shapes were being cut on the dancefloor and best of all, the glamorous vintage finds being stocked left a lasting impression- we'll definitely be heading back there to pick up a gem!







Left the launch, feet killing us at this point (picking out the highest heels definitely wasn't a good idea)...but had to power on to the next...Eat Me magazine party. Jalous in Hanover Square hosted the party...





At this point, we wanted to take our shoes off, get some chips and hit the sack! Great start to LFW...Keep track of the Freewheelin girls fashion adventures through out LFW right here!

Out of Town launch

Tonight sees the official launch of East London's new concept in dining, Out of Town. Part cafe, part shop, part bar, this vintage dining haven not only serves up a unique experience with it's eclectic beverages, it hosts a whole range of found art, bespoke furniture and reclaimed clothing. What's more? Everything's available to buy down to the chair you're sitting on whilst enjoying a bev or two as you take in the surrounding vintage memorabilia.


Gems you can expect to find in Out of Town are original WWII American aviator jackets, submariner jumpers, American and European work wear and boots, French Blues, original Belstaff...the list of rare finds goes on and on...

Official launch is tonight, keep posted for forth coming events to coincide with London Fashion Week when Out of Town will be hosting special event nights celebrating fashion, music, art- anything and everything!

Come down and check out this quirky little space for yourself. You'll be enticed like a fish to a bait leaving you hooked on Out of Town.

30c Great Sutton Street
London
EC1V 0UD

BOW! for Fashion Fete 2010

The Fashion Extravaganza is back! Bolder, brighter and even more stylish! This year accessories brand BOW! Joins in with the fun!

With London Fashion Week looming, the fashion world is buzzing with excitement and this traditional village fête in Covent Garden, home to Fashion Fringe is a fun day out for all to enjoy! 2010 is set to be a savvy hit with its modern-retro and 80s theme with a twist.

This year will be made extra special as BOW! comes on board in conjunction with Create Boutique to host a series of fun workshops. Stop by, meet the designer Davy Limliman Vallecer and learn how to make your very own shoe BOW! Or BOW! hair band! If you are not really feeling creative then don’t worry as BOW! will also be selling their fabulous range throughout the event!

With lots of great brands involved there is plenty to keep you occupied. Cake company Vintage Patisserie will be on hand with a tea party, join in with Hunter’s welly wanging competition, or let your dog strut their stuff with the much anticipated Fashion Woof. All just a snippet of what to expect!

FASHION FETE
18TH and 19TH SEPTEMBER
11AM - 6PM
COVENT GARDEN PIAZZA


FREE ENTRY FOR ALL

For more info on the brands taking part and all the fun and games visit:
http://www.coventgardenlondonuk.com/events-entertainment-culture/articles/enjoy-an-on-trend-weekend-at-fashion-fete


BOW! looks forward to seeing you there!

O.D Xmas Market

The Orange Dot Gallery are looking forward to Christmas...It may seem like a distant date, but it will no doubt hit you when you least expect it to...especially when you're rushing around getting that last minute present!... Don't fret, OD gallery to the rescue! With a selection of stalls selling goodies and gifts, you're bound to find a special somethin' somethin' for your friends and family.



What's more- if you're interested in pitching up your own stall, contact the gallery for more info on dates and details

VIP MIX * SLINGSHOT SOUND * 2010

GRAB IT HERE

http://drop.io/slingshot_sound2010

LFW is soon to be upon us!

The fashion savvy are out and about strutting in their Louboutins and Mulberrys in hand with London Fashion Week approaching. To celebrate, Vogue and other associates have teamed up for Fashion's Night Out for a series of events including parties, shopping discounts and more parties. It's great fun and the ideal warm up to LFW!

Wednesday saw Oxford street designer and high street stores offer a champagne and canapes shopping experience. Selfridges was hosting Lily Allen's Lucy in Disguise collection preview with complementary coctails and cupcakes which went down a treat if I may say so myself!




Lily Allen with her little baby bump!






Coctails and jewels...beautiful combo no?

Keep tabs on the FW blog for more fabulous fashwa news, life and all that jazz in the run up to LFW

Martin Freeman in a Woolrich Parka on Sherlock Holmes

Money can't buy BOW! COMPETITION

Want to get yourself a super exclusive BOW! workshop and a photoshoot..? YES please!



The kitsch accessories brand is running the one-off competition in Bliss magazine. One lucky reader AND three friends get a masterclass from Davy (the designer) aswell as a hair and make-up styling session with a fabulous photoshoot with all your BOW!s to top it all off!

Finish the day with scrumptious cupcakes and drinks and a truly unique BOW! GOODYBAG!...Ideal!

Una from the saturdays reaches new hights with Brat & Suzie!!

The saturdays are the new 'It' girl group of the moment and with a recent number 1 under their belts and the launch of their new fly on the wall t.v series 'the saturdays 24/7' the girls cant seem to put a foot wrong! So here at free wheelin we were very pleased to see Una sporting a Brat & Suzie T- shirt on the first episode of the bands new show!! The lovely Una chose to wear her monkey tee for a parachute jump that was a surprise birthday present for her boyfriend! Who knew Una was such a secret dare devil eh?