08.12.2011- Siren Song

I really do love Florence and the Machine. I've been listening to their new album, Ceremonials, non stop since I received it as a birthday present last Friday, and it's already one of my favourites. Florence herself has also become something of a fashion icon, recently performing at the Chanel SS12 show and wearing beautiful couture pieces by Givenchy and Elie Saab on the red carpet. Confirming that she's now firmly established herself as a style star, Florence graces the cover of the January 2012 issue of Vogue UK, captured on camera by Mario Testino:

Florence Welch by Mario Testino, Vogue UK January 2012.

The editorial, entitled Siren Song, has yet to appear online, but I can't wait to see it when it does. I'm also really intrigued by the 'multi-tasking handbag' mentioned on the cover, so might have to pick up a copy of the magazine just out of curiosity!

What do you think of Florence's Vogue cover?

(Image credit: vogue.co.uk.)

16.10.2011- Sunday Style Spotlight #6: Florence Welch

Less than a fortnight after emerging from a giant seashell to sing at the Chanel SS12 presentation, Florence Welch is gracing the cover of every magazine from NME to Interview as she promotes her new album, Ceremonials, which is released next month. Since the release of her debut album, Lungs in 2009, Florence has not only become one of the most recognisable voices on the radio, but has also worked with a succession of designers including Givenchy, Valentino and Gucci to cement her status as a style icon:

From floor sweeping couture gowns for red carpet appearances and performances, to a laid back street style which incorporates lots of quirky little touches, Florence's signature looks are always beautifully co-ordinated. Embellishment, lace and metallics are all key players here, as are vintage accessories and statement jewellery. I love Florence's look predominantly because she's such a style chameleon- from ethereal dresses created by the best design houses in the world to a simple plaid shirt accessorised with a ribbon neck tie, she takes a fun, fearless approach to fashion which works so well and compliments her music beautifully.

What do you think of Florence Welch's style? Are you a fan?

(Image credit: Look, New Look, River Island, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, Accessorize, Topshop and Rokit.)

11.05.2010- Always in this twilight...

Florence and the Machine's latest single Cosmic Love, is one of my favourite tracks from the album Lungs and I'm so happy it's the final single to be taken from the record. The video has just been posted on florenceandthemachine.net, and it is epic! Have a watch and see:



A-MA-ZING.

Also, for those of you who couldn't get tickets or live outside of the UK, this Friday (14th May), Florence's gig from London's Hammersmith Apollo will be streamed live from 9pm GMT, go to the website for more details.

Finally, Florence has created a window display for Selfridges, for a project called Sounds Of The Mind, which is a celebration of the power of lyrics. Other artists participating include Hot Chip, Dizzee Rascal and Marina and the Diamonds. Here is Florence's window, based on Cosmic Love:

I can't wait to get myself to Selfridges to have a look at all of the other windows.

(Video credit: florenceandthemachine.net, Image credit: Andrew Meredith via facebook.)

16.02.2010- You've got the love.

♥

(Video credit: Youtube.)

11.12.2009- My black eye casts no shadow.

Hello! I can only apologise for the lack of updates recently, assessments and rehearsals galore at university have completely taken over my life, but today was the last day of term so I'm free now until January! Last week I had a lovely birthday with my gorgeous best friends and family and enjoyed a trip to London Zoo, central London for some shopping and copious amounts of cake. Will hopefully post some photos up here in a little while or over the weekend. At the moment I'm just taking time to enjoy not having to worry about deadlines, line learning or reading for class and am so much looking forward to Christmas, catching up with my beautiful friends who are returning home for the holidays and seeing Matthew Bourne's production of Swan Lake at Sadler's Wells in a little over a week. Currently listening to Florence and the Machine on repeat, Lungs has got to be one of the best albums of the year, I just adore it.

More updates to come soon, promise!

(Image credit: Numéro, Shalom Harlow by Sanchez and Mongiello, fashiongonerogue. Please note that the editorial does contain nudity.)

16.09.2009- A dose of Florence for Friday

I absolutely adore Florence and the Machine, and am so excited to see them perform as part of the BBC's Electric Proms, in the culmination of the BBC's 'New Music Shorts' competition, which began earlier this year. Entrants were asked to create a short film based around the music of Florence and her band, and the winner, announced today, is Keith McCarthy, who developed his film around the track 'Dog Days Are Over'. The six and a half minute film will be screened before the band perform at the Roundhouse in Camden next Thursday (the 22nd of October), but is available to watch at the Florence and the Machine Electric Proms mini-site now (available to UK residents only).

I love the way that subtle allusions to lyrics in the song are made throughout, and the cinematography is simply stunning, even though the locations used seem quite everyday and unremarkable. The narrative of the film also fits perfectly into the allotted short time frame, making it the perfect companion piece to a track which, like most of Florence's music evokes a fairy tale magic which is impossible to forget.

And just because I love it, here is the original video for Dog Days Are Over, released last year:

You can also find out more about the BBC Electric Proms here.

(Video courtesy: florenceandthemachine.net.)