Regardless of the short notice, not only did I manage to get there with plenty
of time to spare before the models hit the catwalk but I even managed to pick
up a program of the running order so, not only can I, for once, tell you who
all the designers were, but I can also tell you what the themes for each of
their collections was.
However, for all that preparedness, I somehow still managed to miss the first
few models. I was just too pre-occupied taking selfies with Reena, who had
joined me for the first half of the show, until she would have to dash off to
get changed for her own appearance on the catwalk.
So, first up was BenM with his Sports Collection, as modelled by Mallice,
Levii, LarkeFrost and ThomNorth. As I already confessed, I missed the first
few outfits but I was a big fan of those that I did see. In particular, the
dark blue with gold and white trim outfit that Mallice was showing off. I've
always felt that dark blue and gold make a wonderful combination so that one
ticked all the boxes for me.
Reena also commented to me on how much she liked that one as well, which is
reassuring for me because she is my style icon. And, if I like what she likes,
then its shows my taste isn't too out of kilter with current trends, not that
I'm really bothered too much about such things.
With the first collection done, we then got the first intermission of the
evening courtesy of quick performance by the Bare Bunnies. Something that
would be repeated between each collection and provide a welcome gap in
proceedings to run to grab a quick drink from the bar.
Next up was my good friend, FeliciaBlack with the latest collection from
her Black Cat Couture label as she continues to expand from just
delivering a classy selection of footwear into offering a broader
selection of attire.
Of course, I am no stranger to strutting around in Black Cats but I'm yet
to wear any of her clothes. Funnily enough, it's unusual for me to go to
one of these events without picking out a pair of Black Cats to put on but
I'm still waiting for her to add some suitable knee high boots for me to
twin with formal outfits like the one I had chosen to wear.
But I'm digressing... For this show, Felicia brought a Fall/Winter
collection with a mind for being a little bit fun. All of which was
modelled by Neena Serenity, Elenyi and Nelio to the soundtrack of
Felicia's band, Smart Blondes (yes, they have renamed from Nine Inch
Heels; a name that I have previously had a little moan about).
Whilst the outfit modelled by Elenyi was definitely the one that impressed
me most from this collection, I feel like Neena's outfit was very much in
the style of what I often wear from day to day. In fact, when she appeared
for a second time to show off the lingerie that she was wearing underneath
her top layers, it was very reminiscent of some that you'll very likely
have seen me wearing in pictures that I have posted in the past.
Again, very reassuring that another lady who has her finger very much on
the pulse of what is fashionable and stylish has designed something that
would feel very at home in my own personal collection. Perhaps that bra
and panties set will be the first Black Cats Couture clothes that I pick
up for myself.
After another quick Bare Bunnies intermission, we were then treated to
CattDavidson's Fall Plaids and Leathers collection, which she described as
being perfect for a playful night out on the town. Modelling for her were
BikiniKim, OliverCream, DaysieWilde and Elle.
And no, before you ask, Oli wasn't wearing his signature pink boxers.
Instead, we got to see him in some stylish black ones instead.
I'm going to say that Catt's trousers suit was my favourite from this
collection. Maybe a surprising choice from me there, considering it is
only a few days since I was talking about how trousers are not something
you will often see me wearing. So, although its not an outfit that I would
pull on myself, I do still think it was pretty damn stylish. And the
jacket had a very similar feel to the one that I was actually wearing, so
that part of the outfit was certainly right up my street.
Some of the lingerie that her models were wearing underneath was also very
eye catching. Definitely living up to the tag of being playful.
Last but very much not least, was Harlyn with her Louis Vuitton Infusion
Catwalk of the Stylyn Fashion House collection. Quite a mouthful but so I
hope I got that right...
And its only now that I realise that my previous brag about being better
prepared to report on this fashion show was not quite as well-founded as I
had thought because I was so busy cheering for Reena (yes, her again...)
that I forgot to make a note of the other models. I know there was Rubin
but I can't remember the other two.... and I had been doing so well...
In my defence, Reena had been quite nervous beforehand so I wanted to make
sure to show as much support for her as possible to help ease her nerves.
Quite why someone as stunning and also experienced as Reena would be
nervous, I don't know and, for me, she absolutely stole the show.
I mean, all of the designers did such a good job but Harlyn's collection
always tend to be my highlight of these shows. The, just think about
putting her clothes on the woman who I genuinely believe is the most
gorgeous woman in the community, and you know its going to leave an
impression. Then, on top of that, Harlyn only went and gave Reena her
hottest outfit to wear. Wow! Just wow!
All I'll say is that she did it again and what a perfect way to end the
show! Well deserving of the standing ovation that the show closed to.
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