Do the Shop-Bop

Google Image of Freja Beha modelling her new collection for Mother

Being quite the traditionalist that I am it can often take me awhile (ten years or so) to catch onto a new trend. The cynic inside me asks questions and takes a dubious approach regarding said new trend's credibility. I wait for a safe amount of time for it to be thoroughly vetted. But if everyone is online shopping now I think I might give it a go.

Don't get me wrong, I have had the odd flirtation online. A pair of western boots from boohoo.com and a promotional offer on a pair of Swedish Hasbeens. But that is as far as it has gone. Until now.

As I have decided to unofficially re-name September Denim month due to the fact that Selfridges have got a new wall dedicated to denim and Karlie Kloss has collaborated with the brand Frame Denim. Now Danish model Freja Beha has created a line for American jeans brand, Mother. A grunge rock type infusion of style (my favourite fashion fusion), the collections include a stonewash skinny entitled The Muse, diamante embellishment called The Crystal Cove and the Foxy Boxy for high-waist lovers.  10% of all proceeds go to the Médecins Sans Frontières charity so guilt free fit jeans. It is available on shopbop.com in September... like two days away!

Frances Ha laughs longest

Micky Sumner and Greta Gerwig in Frances Ha, Google Image

Incredibly funny, down-to-earth and instantly likeable is how I would describe Greta Gerwig and that would almost be a disservice to her on - screen talent. Described as 'undateable' playing the lead role of Frances Ha in the same titled film, she gives ample opportunity for the audience to think the exact opposite. As a person who strives for a polished Golden Globes appearance every time I step out of my front doorstep, I could only admire Sophie (played by Micky Sumner) and Frances's (Greta Gerwig) effortless chic.

Diane Keaton and Woody Allen in Annie Hall

With echoes of Woody Allen's 1970's cult hit, Annie Hall, the black and white shot film showed how to look like a hip New York creative; meaning your clothes are a denotation of your philosophy on life rather than being a slave to the pages of a glossy fashion editorial. It was a joy to behold that girls who wear glasses and layer dresses over leggings could be seen as modern style icons. Real, cute and very clever.