The Raw Edge Team Loves... (July 2011 Edit)

Could not wait until the end of the month so we thought we would share with you what and whom is getting much love at REB HQ this month.


Chanel Fall Winter 2011/2012 Couture Fashion Week

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley - because she is british, because she was a Victoria's Secret angel, also because she wore this Gucci number (below) to the Transformers Permiere, & most importantly because she is absolutely stunning.

Ankle Boots - if you are a resident of the UK/ Europe or even the eastcoast of the states, you may be used to not so summery summers, random rainfall disrupting the occasional heatwave. Here at REB HQ ankle boots our are essential to get us through the 'summer' and thankfully a great transitional piece for AW! A fab way to toughen up cute vintage summer looks are with these Acne boots.

Source: http://shop.acnestudios.com/

Bip Ling

 

This young lady is the latest 'it' girl on the scene.. Most likely to be spotted on the pages of fashion magazines, new Forever 21 Campaign or djing to the whose who of the fashion industry, or just casually posing on the red carpet! We first became acquainted with her by stumbling acrosss her quircky to say the least blog, instantly loved her prim/mishmash styling & complimentary RANDOM annotations/illustrations sprawled all over her blog! Confused much... Have a look for yourself  -

http://www.bipling.com/


Beyonce - 4

Big Destinys Child fans here at REB HQ (ode to the 90s/early noughties) & subsequently part of the Beyonce appreciation club! After the opportunity to see her I am tour live , followed by her Glasto set it was only right that we took a trip down to Itunes & copped 4 !! Not too sure how she could top her past bangers... & were convinced that she needs to settle down and play house... but after a listen of 4 it is now on HEAVY rotation at REB HQ! Fav tracks are Best Thing I Never Had, COUNTDOWN, End of Time, 1+1, I Was Here ... basically the whole shabang!  Also appreciating all her latest editorial work! The Knowles girl really know how its done...

source: Dazed & Confused

MINTED

Mint nails, current beauty obsession; looks great with our summer glow, get involved!

Friendly Fires - Their material  is always a good summer soundtrack, totally loving all the remixes to Haiwain Air. More importantly we cant get enough of their front man's dancing, we even had the pleasure to witness it at last year's wireless festival. LEGENDARY!!

Summer Sales - Shop ours now http://www.rawedgeboutique.co.uk/ 

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 by Toluwa (REB Contributor)

Summertime Hair

If you are currently having dilemmas on  how to style your hair this summer, do not fear the Raw Edge Team have just a few ideas for you!!!

1. The sleek neat high pony tail- loving the simplicity but undermined glamour in this chic style, always a winner with statement outfits ! Try this with a side or middle parting ladies for added effect.

Chanel SS11

2. Rainbow Locks - Get Lauren Conrad's fun look this summer!

3. Just got out of bed waves- we all do it after a night out but for it now to be trendy is even better! Add some moose and hairspray and your good to go if your not as rock and roll at the time try some wave spray. Paul Smith' Sea Salt Wave Spray always enhances mine.


Also try v05 instant oomph powder for flat hair it works magic if you want more volume to add to the look? Please note:Curling tongs and Aussie heat spray are another option!

4.Be a braided beauty -whether it's across the front, hanging on the side  or all back in a fishbone plait, braided in a bun or to the side braids are sooo in ...again!





by Rhema Nti (REB Beauty contributor)

The Raw Edge Team Loves: Glastonbury 'Girls' Style Edit

The REB Team had major 'Glaston-envy' this time round... couldn't make it to this years festival, but boy were watching closely from the sidelines. Beyonce, first woman ever to headline Glasto, stunned her critics into silence by showing the rest of the world why she 'runs this mutha.." by her phenomenal all singing and all dancing set in HEELS!! Her performance rebirthed some good old 90s girl power spirit within the REB Team as she belted out bangers including 'say my name', 'irreplaceble' & her much loved new single here at REB HQ 'best thing I never had'...



Check out what the rest of the 'Girls' wore to Glasto....


Alice Dellal



Poppy Delvigne & Pixie Geldof

Source: www.elleuk.com


Kate Moss & Jamie Winstone



Alice Gold



Shingai Shoniwa wearing D&G

http://www.look.co.uk/


& best dressed at Glasto goes hands down to Ms Alexa Chung ;  come rain or sunshine, Alexa came prepared!

 
source: www.fashion.telegraph.co.uk



http://www.graziadaily.co.uk/


by Toluwa (The Raw Edge Team)

Raw Edge Boutique Full SS11 Vintage Collection 23/06/11, 7pm

Shop Raw Edge Boutique's full Spring/Summer Vintage Collection tomorrow 23/06/11 from 7pm!!

Raw Edge Boutique SS 11 Lookbook

New lines coming soon to http://www.rawedgeboutique.co.uk/ 

The Raw Edge Team Loves.... (June 2011)

1.  Friendship Bracelets/ Adorned Wrists

There has been a progression in our multiple ring obssesion onto a multiple bracelt obsession.. If your friends will not buy you any friendship bracelets please have no shame in buying them for yourself, remember ''you are your own friend''. Chuck contrasting styles on for effect; from woven fabrics to plastic beads, charms, you can even slap on your Tiffany/Links in there if you want, along with bejeweled bangles and any other metals/ fabrics you can find for the perfect decorated wrist!  Need some more guidance...take some notes from one of our fav bloggers -  

http://www.manrepeller.com/2011/06/extensive-look-at-arm-party.html

2. We will always ONLY love a CHUNKY SHOE;  Jeffery Campbell - Lana Platform Boot. Tbh we love all Jeffery Campbell shoes  & must take/acquire a pair on our up coming world tour.

source: nasty gal

3.Vintage Denim & Silk Scarves - Both wardrobe essentials this Spring(if you live in the UK)/Summer. Whether its your Levis/ Lees/ Wranglers whatever, vintage denim will see you through this season.

Vintage silk scarves with whatever print/in any colour are the perfect way to compliment your outfit/protect you from the elements this Summer. Shop REB's vintage silk scarf collection now @ http://www.rawedgeboutique.co.uk/category/accessories  

Source: http://musingsfromher.tumblr.com/

4. Cat Eye Sunglasses 

Dior SS 2011

Giles SS11 

Nicole Richie's Brand 'House of Harlow' Cat eye's are a must have for us this summer; automatically adding a vintage vibe to your outfit!

 

5. Alexandra Wang - Rocco Bag -  This bag  came out a while back but we are still in love with this bad boy.

5. Zoe Kravitz - love child of Lenny Kravitz & Lisa Bonet this young lady was born to be a style icon! Loving the cleaner boho style evolution we have been seeing over the past few months, this young actress is certainly one of fashions hottest 'it girls' of the moment. 

Source: ASOS magazine

7. Statement Tees- Easiest thing to wear this summer. We particularly love this   Kanye West x George Condo ballerina tee .

Source: http://www.highsnobiety.com/

8. and finally Bridesmaids - ever since Kate & Wills magical union and then our trip down memory lane with Ms Bradshaws big day... here at REB HQ we have wedding fever so Bridesmaids could not have come out at a better time! Looks absolutely hilarious... will definitely be watching as soon as its out 

Look out for next months edition of  #TheRawEdgeTeamLoves ...


Contributor: Toluwa (The Raw Edge Team)  

GFW 2011 Gala Show Report

The Raw Edge Team were invited down to this years GFW, once again, & ofcourse we were delighted. We love the opportunity to be in proximity with fresh talent & creativity at it's rawest, especially when its from great front row seats! Despite our hectic schedule here at REB HQ, we managed to make it down to the Gala Show.  Rory Longdon from Nottingham Trent University won the  highly coveted Gold prize of £20,000 to help establish himself as a designer. We were totally happy with the judges choice,  his collection caught our eye on the runway, loved his metallic knits...

source: REB Team http://www.rawedgeboutique.co.uk/blog

That £20,000 cash prize should surely put him on track to LFW one season....defo staying tuned...

Source: Grazia

There was so much talent on the catwalk last night , check out below for some of our favourite looks/collections from the Gala Show...will be keeping an eye out for all of these designers.

Rachel Cooley, University of Birmingham

Shiranda Chavda, DMU

Meg Cornwall, Bournemouth

Christina Economu, Marangoni Paris



& ofcourse we never miss an opportunity for a Vintage Street Style off; Vintage Silk scarfes were draped around almost every neck at GFW, including mine! The Mother's vintage treasure chest  released its tangerine vintage Pollini scarf unto me to brighten up my moncoromatic semi-androgynous everyday look! Shop REB's vintage silk scarves @ http://www.rawedgeboutique.co.uk/category/accessories

source: REB Team http://www.rawedgeboutique.blogspot.com

Contributor: Toluwa (The Raw Edge Team)