Tour de Newsagents

Today, i was given the assignment of visiting a number of established magazine and book shops around London, taking a photo outside and choosing a new publication to do a write up on. Unfortunately, me and my group still haven't fully got our barings in London and only managed to visit three in the East End. We did, however, probably walk a marathon in the process. The magazine of our choice is Suitcase. Launched this year and on it's second published issue, Suitcase is an up and coming publication which covers fashion, art, culture, food and travel. I have high hopes for this magazine - especially as it's main focus is to showcase young British talent. Flux magazine, eat your heart out.

www.suitcasemag.com

Mikkat Market

Sometimes i stumble upon an online shop and feel like kicking myself because i haven't found it sooner. I actually found Mikkat Market (lets call it MM) a few months ago; i'm aware it's already popular in the States, but barely any people seem to know about this little gem in the UK.
Theres nothing better than well tailored, unique, quality clothing that could easily be passed as high-end designer  with a purse-friendly price tag. MM offer all of this. The website is updated regularly with brand new lines and brings back items that are in popular demand. The stock covers all the spectrum - basics, updated classics, one-offs, stunning jewellery and recently, shoes.
The only downside is the shipping cost to the UK is quite pricey, so it's more economical if you order a few items at one time.
The pricing is in dollars, so i'll convert them into sterling. Here are a few of my favourite pieces online at the moment.

skirt £24.33, dip dye shirt, £30.57, clutch £29.95, leather skirt, £29.95, sheer patch top £38.68, plaid trousers £26.20, lace up dress £82.99, dog bone necklace £14.97, two tone trousers £25.58, metallic varsity jacket £38.81, army jacket £58.65, sunglasses £9.98, studded brogues £26.83.

www.mikkatmarket.com

Beinta Photography

Beinta is a London based photographer from the Faroe Islands, currently studying fashion styling at London College of Fashion. She is one of my favourite photographers at the moment; in my opinion her work is breathtaking. Her use whimsical colours and soft lighting create a dream-like feel to her images. There is a certain elegance and fragility about her work, and a subtle surrealism. I'd definitely like to see an exhibition of her work one day - all i can say is watch this space.