November 9th, 2010 — 5:27pm
Now in its third year, The Midlands Young Fashion Designer Awards (MYFDA) is an annual event featuring fashion students and graduate designers, we naturally we wanted to cover up and coming talent. We had our guest blogger on the case to cover the exciting fashion show. ..
Tucked away in the heart of Birmingham lies the Conservatoire which plays host to one of the most favoured upcoming young fashion designer events; The Midlands Young Fashion Designer Awards 2010.
The event plays an important part in giving new and independent designers the chance to showcase their designs for a panel of fashion judges and experts. Designers lay anxious behind the scenes hoping to impress and scoop a prize for their collections. Designs which fall into one of the following categories; Ready To Wear, Evening Wear, Haute Couture and Overall Winner. All designs are required to produce three outfits that provide innovative thinking, creativeness and functionality.
On entering the staging area twinkling soft lights set the mood with the audience buzzing with anticipation for the exciting collection they would see. Kicking the show off was Body Popping local impressing everyone with his moves and even managing to move to the Nintendo Wii menu music. Impressed as people were, all were very ready to see the beginning of the Ready To Wear that started off the evening.
Gracing the stage were 23 designers exciting collections providing, a range of looks from lustrous and sophistication to bright and completely flamboyant. All categories hosted many designs that had clearly had time and hard work put into them. However there could only be one winner for each category.
- Ready to Wear Winner: Rav Matharu, Birmingham
- a designer using the inspiration of a functional geek tailored look with basic blues, and neutral tones.
- Evening Wear Winner: Mellisa Boyer, Birmingham
– Mellisa creates pretty feminine, natural and exaggerated elegant pieces. Elaborating on utter sheek and beauty.
- Haute Couture Winner: Victoria Bramwell, Milton Keynes
– a flashy collection, of nothing but colour vibrant clash and Alice in Wonderland hints
- Overall MYFDA 2010 Winner: Victoria Bramwell, Milton Keynes
The show is known for its superb range of collections and this year’s MYFD awards was no exception. Raising money for charity Acorns Children’s Hospice this show was a great hit for not only superb designs but the great atmosphere that went in hand.
As at most fashion related events, ladies pull out their best outfits to walk the event as their own mini catwalk.. above you can check out some of my favourite ladies from the event!
Anna Gabrielle Moss
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October 18th, 2010 — 5:02pm
We are loving tights today. With winter firmly setting in its time to think stylish ways to wear your leather shorts or ditsy dresses. Hot your look up with stripped tights which are ultra slimming for your pins giving you endless length. Or try some grunge inspired pre ripped look tights from Henry Holland that give you a the right edge with lots of leather. So forget bare legs this winter its time to get sophistication with tights!
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October 12th, 2010 — 5:21pm
Eliza Dootlittle is no ordinary singer and is causing a massive stir in the music and fashion industry with her fun style music combining with her electric fashion style. Seen sporting our Rhona Animal print shorts at LFW & a recent gig, Eliza hots up her casual look with these striking printed shorts. Animal print is a must have for this season see our other Animal Print garments here.
Strike a pose in our new winter statement dresses. These eye popping prints have caught the attention of on line magazines and blogger’s with our Demelza Piano print dress featuring on Mama’s A Rolling Stone. Also the lovely ladies at Wander Lust have featured our Another Rose print and Vivian Dress, don’t you think they look fab?
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September 22nd, 2010 — 5:21pm
After attending the Vauxhall Fashion Scout shows we quickly shot off to Somerset House to do a bit of style spotting as we knew this is the mecca for true fashion lovers during fashion week. We saw a few celebrities making their way to the shows as well, DJ Queen Jodie Harsh with her flamboyant hair do, jazz /pop extraordinaire Paloma Faith with her wonderful eccentric style and Pixie Lott working knee high socks which are a firm favourite of ours.
The general mood for Autumn/Winter 2010 we found was caramel chiffon shirts mixed up with tough leather. Its all about mixing up fabrics this season. Black was worked in loose fitting smock dresses with lashings of jewellery and it was all about boot camp too ladies! There were also plenty of eye popping patterns being paraded at Somerset House, it made us quite excited about our winter collection.
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September 14th, 2010 — 3:19pm
Hey MotelRocks.com readers it’s Erin aka Spikes here to report to you about New York’s Fashion’s Night Out!
Michael Kor’s window display.
You may ask, “What is Fashion’s Night Out?” FNO was created not only to celebrate fashion but to also get shoppers and fashionistas around the world excited about shopping again after we reached a recession. FNO is the only night you may attend a department store party hosted by your favourite designer, receive a makeover at your favourite places to shop, watch a concert or even meet your style icon!
The streets of Manhattan were filled with fashionable people and great inspiration.
I stopped quite a few ladies with a unique sense of style that really showed off what New York City fashion is all about. I had to snap their photos! I adored each of their outfits but there was something missing…MOTEL! I told them all about MotelRocks.com and all the fabulous pieces they need to have in their closets. They were very excited about Motel and I’m sure the next time these ladies step out they’ll be wearing Motel!
There were many events happening all over the city! It was impossible to attend them all but I did choose a few places I’m sure you’ll love!
First stop, “Billionaire Boys Club” store. BBC is a menswear brand created by one of my style icons Pharrell Williams of the music group N.E.R.D and Japanese fashion icon Nigo, the founder of A Bathing Ape (BAPE). Even though BBC isn’t a women’s wear brand I feel you can learn a great deal from men’s fashion. BBC is a fun brand that’s worn by those that do not take fashion serious. BBC is very versatile, you can dress it up or down very much like Motel! I had the opportunity to meet and take a photograph with Pharrell himself!
Second stop, Patricia Field’s Fashion’s Night Out party! Patricia Field is well known for her styling on the famous tv show and movie “Sex In the City”! She has her own store in the heart of Manhattan.
She kept the original sign of the store! I love anything vintage!
Patricia Field’s store is filled with glitter, glam and tons of goodies! Shopping in her store is like a treasure hunt. You never know what you may find…
Browsing through racks I found these darling bodysuits! Do they look familiar!?! hehe.
The ladies of Patricia Field…
Last stop, Irregular Choice! Irregular Choice shoes are the coolest shoes I’ve ever seen!
I’m sure if you pair these gold booties with knee socks and a Motel dress I’m sure you’ll stand out in the crowd.
After a lot of walking and shopping, Fashion’s Night Out festivities were over and the streets became empty because everyone started to head home. What a magical evening filled with fashion! Until next time…
Spikes 
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September 10th, 2010 — 12:25pm
WE LOVE FRIDAYS! Not only do we get to tell you our hot pick of the week… but ladies … it’s the weekend!!
Buy this HOT Friday treat to vamp up any waldrobe, with its must have mesh and got to have gold shoulders, this dress just sends us all weak at the knees!
We think team these with some military boots and chunky gold bangles for that evening chic look or try stepping it up a knotch by wearing some of the hot Jeffrey Campbell Jump boots to show the boys you’re in business!
Happy weekend all!
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August 23rd, 2010 — 11:16am
Over the weekend we hopped on a train to London to capture some stylish ladies. We headed to the busy Oxford Street then onto Soho’s fashion mecca Carnaby Street.
This is what we found.
Onwards to Brick Lane area which is busting with stylish people! We just loved all the vintage inspired looks here.
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August 16th, 2010 — 1:00pm
Yesterday I was whisked off to cover the Goodwood Vintage Festival courtesy of Motel to do a bit of style spotting. Held in the beautiful Sussex countryside I followed the crowds of impeccable dressed people in my rather foolishly chosen choice of shoes that were my vintage clogs. My weapon of choice for the day was my favourite red lippie.
This unique festival is a celebration of all things vintage so whether you love the pin up glamour of the 50′s or the retro patterns of the swinging 60’s, everyone came together to give this festival a bit of glitz and glamour. There was an amazing pop-up high street and rows of tents selling everything from prim twin-sets to vintage lingerie. I managed to get in a few bands and hit up a Roller Disco but unfortunately I wasn’t able to show off my moves due to a fashion error of wearing a maxi shirt! Although the festival embraces music, film, art and design, the primary focus is fashion and I could safety say there was more hair spray in that field than in any run of Hairspray.
Remember to check if you have been uploaded to our Festival Chic section on MotelRocks for your chance to win £250 worth of Motel Clothes!!!
Here’s the band on the top of the bus! They all looked like they had stepped out off the set of Quadrophenia.
I look forward to the next Goodwood festival!
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August 12th, 2010 — 9:13am
With the arrival of our gorgeous new Vintage range we couldn’t resist having a bit of fun with lush garments whilst the sun was out for a change. We thought who better than to give them a test run than some lovely style bloggers from Bristol. We met for some lunch by the harbour side then got shooting in our mini photo studio in the office. We had Charlie May who is a fashion pioneer with her style blog Girl A La Mode which has been featured in Marie Claire for a blog award. There was Lexi who is her partner in crime and Lara who runs Tights blog that she started whilst studying fashion at University. It was manic but this is what happens when there are five girls in a small space trying on lots of clothes listening to Toto’s Africa.
This is our Nautical themed photo shoot outside. We had the perfect back drop with Bristol harbour side, tall ships and of course plenty of wind to get the nostalgia.
We just loved Charlie May’s clog’s that she worked with our Azalia stripped shorts. Once finished we were just dying to get on the tall ship behind us we thought it looked great to have a party on!
The clothes featured on the photo shoot can be found on our website as part of our new Motel Vintage range.
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August 10th, 2010 — 1:47pm
With the return of the outdoors next season fashion heads are turning to the rise of the hiking boots. Fear not this is not your average Coleman hiking boot it is a hit of the utility trend bought up to date. Be outdoor chic in the city without all the bother of mud and hills, you wouldn’t want to brave the elements in this heels. Our favourites are the Opening Ceremony Black lace up wedges, they’ll look gorgeous with one of our Lucy dresses from our Motel Vintage range.
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August 9th, 2010 — 4:21pm
We are really getting into vintage inspired styles this week from delicate lace that is making another come back next season to old fashion hats and plenty of silver jewellery. We love the cute ditsey style dresses too! Check out our new Motel Vintage range which are reworked vintage pieces that are all one offs. So grab them now!
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May 21st, 2010 — 9:43am
Motel girl Jo has singled out this hot new dress as her new partying favourite! We have to agree this dress will get you noticed, Lady Gaga style. Style this dress like Jo has with super high wedges, big earrings and some oversized shades for a just been papped look!
Pre-order this amazing LBD here!
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May 14th, 2010 — 11:24am
Motel girl Becka came in wearing this super hot Motel Emma t-shirt yesterday! This dressed down-chic look caught our attention, pairing this cute crop top with all black, really emphasises the feature shoulder applique detail. Becka was wearing some basic harem pants and this season’s must have skinny belt, with a sheer shirt to cover up. These killer shoes are the Jeffrey Campbell Pixie boots (we all have a major crush on these shoes!).
To get the look click here now!
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May 10th, 2010 — 2:17pm
Working for Motel defiantly has it’s plusses! Being surrounded all day by amazing garments i love definatly has to be up at the top! So I thought I’d share my two favourites pieces that I have not stopped wearing this season!
I’m feeling more and more summery as the days go bye! When the sun appears… it’s definitely time, in my books, to whip out the bold and bright statement pieces!
These two pieces are definitely at the top of my list – The amazing sunny kiss graphic just shouts summer, festival fun to me and it’s so easy to wear! I chuck it on over, jeans, shorts, skirts or anything i lay my hands on in the morning! It’s a loose fit so comfortable in the heat or when out with friends and looks great as a layered item under a cardigan and denim jacket for the cooler evenings! Here i have on some Jeffrey Campbell peep toe wedges and a plain black old school Motel tube skirt!
My other favourite has to be the Camilla Dress in Sunset Palm! I am just all over this print!! This dress is an instant summer hit. Here i have thrown on with a long cardi and my Jeffrey Campbell army style wedge boots. The great twist to this dress is the additional off the shoulder straps which make it a great day to evening dress with the minimal effort and i always get compliments on the striking colours of this dress. I also own the bodice version too, which looks super hot with torn denim hot pants and big sunglasses! Now the Zoe version has been featured in Vogue magazine, this is sure to sell out fast!
Everyone here in the office loves to hear about your favourite season pieces… so why not head over to our facebook page upload a picture of yourself and tell us why you love it so much!!
Jenna xx
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February 25th, 2010 — 10:15am
Whilst in New York some of the motel girls were spotted at the Oakazine number four launch party looking super glam. For a fashionista party look check out this graphic peacock print dress, or go body-con with this black ladder back lesley dress and throw on some hot accessories to complete!
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