We Love: LALA Land

Photography by roz alcazar

Today we are in love with...Camile Walala. 

Born and bread in the UK, this East Londoner is hot stuff in the creative scene at the moment. Or at least I think so, cause everywhere I look around, I found one of her signature pieces. 

My love for Walala started a couple of years ago, when I first discovered her prints at a building nearby Old St station. WOWZA! I thought to myself. I haven't seen that much colour in London for a very long time at the time. So obvs, first thing I did was to research who did such funky work and Walala's name came up. 

Since then, and specially most recently, she's had her very-own digital print labyrinth at NOW Gallery in North Greenwhich and has also been part of London's Design Festival with more and more stripes and fun by Exchange in Moorgate/ Liverpool St.  

Her influences come from a variety of art across the globe, including the Memphis Movement, the Ndebele tribe and Optical Art master Vasarely alongside the simple desire to put a smile on people’s faces, as she cites on her site. To me, her pop style evokes so much energy it definitely puts me in a happy place. 

Walala is also branching out and providing us with not only great architecture/ digital print desings but also little snippets of her designs into everydayitems such as phone cases. How KEWWWWL?

Have look around, I'm sure you'll find a Walala soon.

TCB xx

WEARING:

Rarely T-shirt campaigning against STDs
Striped Jeans
Nike Air Force One
Maria Pascual Jewellery

SHOES: Lady Camilla

She's been out and about for a while now but Camilla Elphick has definitely revolutionized the foowear world. You know how much I love a splash of colour  in my clothes and accessories and she definitely provides that.

I think you can tell she's the British protégée of shoe designers Sophia Webster and Charlotte Olympia. Her style comes along the lines of the icon's playful and quirky collections. I mean, who would have thought of integrating such a childhood icon like Pez candy as a heel?

#MUCHOLOVE baby. 

WE LOVE: Mr. Drawbertson brings back Pop Art

If you are indeed a fashionista you must already know about Mr. Donald Robertson, the Head of Creative Development at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and the genius artist that has been on the spotlight over ther last year. 

Donald Robertson's (aka Drawbertson) artworks are like an eye candy: funky, colorful and so much fun! It sometimes reminds me to the pop-art movement.  It amazes me how he can draw, tape, build, or doodle on practically anything! I'm definitely saving up to score on of his pieces home. 

WE LOVE: Spanish Folkore

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”

— Marcus Garvey

You can't deny your roots, they are part of who you are! I am very proud to be Spanish. I love the culture and how different it is whether you leave in a big city like Madrid or Barcelona or your leave in the South or the North of Spain. The variety of offerings it's what makes it so special! That translate in so many levels, not only culture but also fashion. 

Take a look at these inspiring portraits by Pilar Hormaechea, showcasing the traditional style of the Spanish culture. 

STYLING by Closet 42
CLOTHING by Teresa Palazuelo, Ignacio Valdes (two of my icons in Spanish Fashion) and Traka Barraka

My Número 1: Del Pozo

There's simply not enough words to express how much I ADORE this prêt-à-couture house.

I personally don't think many people have heard of it unless you are really into your fashion. The fact is, however, that anybody who's somebody in this business has worn Del Pozo. A-list, bloggers, celebrities...they are all mesmerized by it. No wonder!

Every single catwalk by Del Pozo leaves me breathless. It is simply so beautiful it makes me blush! Its architectural designs mixing modern with traditional, the shapes, the colour palettes, the clash of fabrics...it's just so inspirational. A work of art. A work of a genius.

SHOES: Miista-aholic

For those of you who do not know me (yet), you need to know that I am addicted to shoes!After a drunken bet my dearest boyfriend made me count all of my shoes and I couldn't believe how many I had. OOPS! 

Bearing that in mind, I want to share with you some of my latest acquisitions and what seems to be a great shoe investment to me. I am talking about Miista. 

Miista is a footwear brand based in Hackney, London. However, they produce the shoes in Spain, where leather goods are of excellent quality. 

I randomly discovered the brand thanks to one of their distributors in Spain, Imaginacio Badalona. They introduced me to the world of Miista a while ago and i was hooked.

If there is one thing to say about Miista shoes, it is that they will not go unnoticed. Funky, unique, comfortable. That is what Miista is all about and that's why I've been so addicted to them lately! 

Their team is very helpful everytime you need anything (great customer service guys) and they even interviewed me not so long ago on their website thanks to my IG account (thank you guys!).

In conclusion, are you in need of shoes? Or let's rephrase it. Do you WANT a new pair of shoes? Well,  now you know where to find some! 

TCB x 

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photo 1

At LFW wearing: Bimba & Lola dress (A/W 14), Miista Zoe Flip Paint, Zara Coat (A/W 14), House of Holland shades (oldies), and vintage bag

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At Vogue Festival wearing: Pedro Del Hierro dress (oldie), Miista Isabella, Zara Coat (A/W 14), Ray Ban shades, and Topshop bag

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At Kew Gardens wearing: H&M Trend Dress (available in stores) and Miista Dee Silver