Children With Cancer UK Fashion Show!

Friday 27th February 2015 saw the grand event that was a fashion show in London for the fabulous charity, Children with Cancer UK. I was invited to the event about 2 weeks ago as a blogger, to cover the event and raise awareness of the charity. I was honored to have been asked to do so, as the charity is really just so important, as well as super excited to cover a fashion show, as this was something I had never done before!

The night was a huge success, and the display of talent was extremely impressive- from the designers work, to the various acts performing in between! The venue was fairly glamorous, based at The Building Centre in London, and upon entry we received glasses of wine, nibbles and goody bags, as well as having the opportunity to mingle with some of the other guests before the show began.

Collection One.

From what I remember, this collection was inspired by film. I thought it was a very interesting collection. The clothes really varied, with some being skimpy and figure hugging whilst others were loose and flowing, looking very regal. The embellishments on some of the designs was so beautiful, and my favourite piece was definitely the purple bikini with the flowing cape- it looks so gorgeous and like it belongs on someone glamorous in the Bahamas!

Collection Three.

As opposed to some of the other collections with more “out there” pieces, this collection consisted of more everyday outfits, with a definite 70’s vibe going on! The orange jumper with the grey flared trousers really screamed seventies at me, and although I adored the ensemble, it was the brown jumper dress with the shirt that I was drawn to- a little bit seventies, but very in with today’s style!

Collection Six.

This collection was filled with some really bold fashion choices with a little bit of an urban edge. Whilst the black leather-look dress was a bold, statement piece, the oversized grey sweatshirt with wet look leggings was more of a neutral outfit- simple yet stylish. My favourite looks however, were the top two. The feminist in me adored the “Girls Rule Boyz Drool” tee- the slogan is cute, the text is in pink. It’s the ideal top for me! The grey two piece is also pretty edgy, and came with a light up back pack, which I’m bummed I couldn’t get on camera! This collection had a look suitable for anyone, which I really admired.

Collection Seven.

When these girls hit the catwalk, we knew this collection was going to be striking. Bold prints and edgy cuts made these items really stand out, from the glamour of the black A-Line dress to the clashing printed trousers and tee. The girls wore them boldly and walked heads held high with attitude, really bringing out the edginess of the designs. The top outfit appealed to me most, with one funky statement piece standing out against a plain black skirt- but I found the entire collection so bold.

Collection Eight.

This collection was gorgeous- period. Each outfit was completely different, which normally I don’t like so much in a collection- I prefer an underlying theme. However, each outfit was so unique, so eye catching, that it really didn’t matter. With a bit of a Kim Kardashian look in the bottom outfit, the collection ranged from simple and striking to funky and fabulous. The pink disco pants and purple shirt really work for me, and I think that it’s a great look, as well as the flowing pink skirt and gold top- a really gorgeous look for the summer!

Collection Nine.

If I had to sum this collection up in one word, it would be “regal”. I adored every one of these looks. The top two piece was gorgeously embellished, and looked wonderful on the model wearing it too! I thought it was a little risque but in a classy way. The pink silk skirt was very “princessy” and the white lacy top made it more casual, for more of an everyday look. However, the show stoppers were the two green pieces- a high neck, mini dress and a long, flowing gown. The gold highlights on the dress really made these two pieces stand out and, when worn together, the outfits looked just stunning. A real well done to the designer of this collection.

Collection Ten.

This collection was hard to capture on camera, but was a nice array of gold jewellery! It was modeled well against plain black clothing, and all the items were very elegant. Definitely the perfect items for a glamorous night out, adding a bit of glitz to any outfit.

Collection Eleven.

This was my favourite collection of the entire show- I was absolutely in love. It was pink, it was floral, it was sparkly- everything that I adore was rolled into one and turned into some jaw-dropping pieces that were just absolutely stunning and perfect for Spring 2015. Whilst the collection was very feminine, it was given a bit of a “tomboy” touch, with the bold t shirt tucked into the baby pink gauzy skirt, and the bomber jacket with a floral print. This collection just ticked all the boxes for me and I absolutely loved it.

Collection Twelve.

This collection just screamed out sassy- as well as edgy, hip, and a general “don’t mess with me” vibe! There was a mixture of masculine and feminine ensembles, but the more masculine ones always had a girlish edge- e.g. the additional heels. The outfits were all bold and had a feeling of empowerment- especially in the last outfit, with the motivational quote on the top. The whole collection was very on trend with current styles and would stand out a mile on the high street.

Collection Thirteen.

The closing collection for the show was a series of wedding dresses- indeed, a very unexpected collection! None of the dresses looked like a “traditional” wedding dress, and there were even some two pieces. With the concept of marriage and relationships being ever changing in the modern times that we live in, this collection of bridal gowns really fitted in with that- a traditional wedding isn’t for everyone, and the embellishments on some of these gowns was divine. The top dress is my favourite- I love the use of the sheer material and the little fluttery sleeves.

All of this incredible talent came from the following designers: