Model Profile: Charlotte Free

I was reading the July issue of ELLE, which just gets better every month (and is therefore my favourite magazine), and came across this amazing fashion story. It showcases the styles from the pre-fall collections, ready for the new season. I know summer has only just started, but I must admit, I love winter clothes, so seeing the new stuff really excites me!

'Go Your Own Way' is a mix of sporty pieces, classic winter materials of check and tweed and pops of colour, and reminded me of my admiration for the beautiful Californian model, Charlotte Free.

You may know Charlotte from her trademark bubblegum-pink hair, and her undeniable attitude and coolness. This is a model who sticks by her principles, refusing to change her hair colour, model fur or pose nude. She advocates more diversity in the fashion industry, and is glad to represent a more alternative-looking model.

Charlotte is only 20 years old and has already modelled for Topshop Unique, Chanel, House of Holland, Benetton, Uniqlo and Marchesa (to name a few) as well as featuring in ELLE, Wonderland and ASOS magazine. She has an incredible, unique face, and a look that makes her seriously memorable.

(I love that last picture, so beautiful!)

Do you like Charlotte's style?

Who's your model of the moment?

Thanks for reading!

Sophie x

(Images from Google Images and visualoptimism.blogspot.co.uk)

(Information from Charlotte's interview in ELLE July)

ELLE March

It's the beginning of the month, and that can only mean one thing; new issues of my magazine subscriptions! I won't lie, I get pretty excited when I hear a thud through the letterbox telling me the latest Vogue, ELLE or Harper's Bazaar has arrived.

This month, ELLE has launched a new look magazine: it's slicker and more minimal, yet retains the quirky artistic details that makes it my favourite fashion monthly. There's more street style shots, and the 'First Look' showcases upcoming talent from the worlds of fashion, theatre, film and music. Also, ELLE has become the first mag to use the same team to produce the magazine and the website content to give readers even more to enjoy.

Victoria Beckham is the cover star, in a bright, pop art-style shoot - photographed by Carter Smith.

There are some great fashion stories in the issue too.

'Dark Angel', featuring L'Oreal poster girl Barbara Palvin, shot by Jem Mitchell and styled by fashion director Anne-Marie Curtis: a story of simple yet intricate eveningwear. I love the understated tailoring paired with the gothic lace details, and Hungarian model Palvin is just ridiculously gorgeous.

'Sports Heroes', modelled by Beegee and photographed by David Vasiljevic; a clean take on chic sportswear with flashes of neon and bright red. Sporty looks are always effortlessly cool, and the colour pops against a stormy backdrop to create stylishly dramatic images.

And to finish, there's an awesome interview with the rather beautiful Nicholas Hoult. I can't wait for his new films Warm Bodies, Jack the Giant Slayer and Mad Max (with the equally amazing Tom Hardy!).

For more fashion goodness, check out ELLE's website here.

Thanks for reading!

Sophie.