Hello Sailor

70s Vintage flares
White Gloves
80s T Shirt
80s red Leather bag

All from Pelicans & Parrots


Dorie Miller Hero of Pearl Harbor

"What does a woman want?"

The great question that has never been answered, and which I have not yet been able to answer, despite my thirty years of research into the feminine soul, is "What does a woman want?"
Sigmund Freud







Freud rediscovered by Lucy Freeman
80s Sculpted Jacket
70s Floral swimsuit
80s High waisted leather shorts
Reworked vintage military necklace

All from Pelicans & Parrots

Brown Skin Lady

We just got news that Black Star's Mos Def and Talib Kweli reunite in the UK for the first time since 1999 and we can't wait. Blackstar is on current rotation in Pelicans & Parrots.

Here is our tribute gig outfit



80s crop top
High wasted leather shorts
80s Yellow shoes

All from Pelicans & Parrots

NKWO HAPPY LIVES HERE

Last year we were invited to take some behind the scene shots for the new NKWO 2011 look book.










Here are some images from the look book








The NKWO collection has something for every girl. We love the use of colour, column shapes, African prints and braided textiles, which accompanies the intricate hair sculpture from Angela M Plummer.

Model Symara Templeman
Make up Valerie Saint Amand
Hair Angela M Plummer
Stylist: Angela Plummer and Nkwo
Photography 2shooters

The Duro Olowu Scarf

A couple of weeks ago we were invited to the Gilbert and George exhibition at The White Cube gallery, before we went, we popped in on our old neighbour Duro Olowu.


We instantly fell in love with this geometric cashmere scarf in golden yellow from his A/W 2010 collection which was featured in vogue. With a little styling from Duro and a little deliberation over colour I knew I had to have it.



The three colours sit nicely next to an immaculate Hermès handbag that you would just die for.


Now a staple in my Dalston Pelicans & Parrots shop wardrobe

Skirt 60s suit Pelicans & Parrots
80s purple blouse Pelicans & Parrots



To read a more on the Duro Olowu shop click here

Happy 2011

Once again Happy 2011 from Fred Butler Style, this year she has collaborated with Rosy Nicholas for the pick, make up by Megumi Matsuno and Seema Chopra for this sharp angular fro. She was also kind enough to write this review of our shop Pelicans & Parrots. Click Here




Last years 2010 and behind the scenes pictures.

Charlie Allen

Last week we had the pleasure of having dinner with Charlie Allen Tailor to the stars at the Paradise in West London. Never will you meet a more humble and sartorial elegant fellow.



Via Pelicans & Parrots

Alexandra Catiere

Gentlewomen shot by Russian Photographer Alexandra Catiere for Please Magazine.

Nubian Events

We were emailed about this amazing event by Nubian Events that is happening on Nov 12 at the Michelin Star restaurant Nobu.

It is an excellent opportunity for professionals connected with Africa to meet and engage with other influential and successful professionals coming from a wide range of disciplines - legal, arts, finance, culture, investment, media, fashion - to develop business opportunities, forge ties and find new clients in a convivial atmosphere in an inspiring venue.

You will be welcomed with Champagne and canapés and regaled with a lavish four course dinner to the accompaniment of an Afro-Jazz band followed by the evening's highlight: a 20 minute cat-walk show celebrating natural Afro-Hair and its social and political impact over 60 years!

Fashion by Nkwo and hair by the amazing Angela Plummer and Morris Roots.

Tickets are priced at £75 for this fine dining and amazing creative cultural experience.

For more info and tickets contact Nubian Events




Woven hair accessories by Angela Plummer

Jessica Dance Jewellery

We saw these in Selfridges







by Jessica Dance

Re-Spectable Duro Olowu S\S 2011

Re-Spectable







More of the collection

Candy Girl Sets Sail

Picture from Such Pretty Things


Pastel Flamingo top Blanco


Footless mesh polka dot tights Tk Maxx
Wedge sandles Xti via Tk Maxx


Vintage anchor brooch from Found on Folksy




Knitted anchor top Stella McCartney for Gap Kids on sale
Stone wash leggings H&M kids



Necklace with gold charms Black Pearl


.............and still hearting the ink

Re-Spec BnnGirls

We went to our very first Brent Respect Festival yesterday and bumped into Ivy Munro this is what we wore.




Mens black vest
blue cardigan Portobello market
Skirt Tk maxx
Belt charity shop
Bracelets Mimco
Pineapple necklace Blanco
Name chain Tatty Devine
Sandals Blanco




T shirt from Singapore
Vintage skirt Constructive Lives
Belt Charity shop
Bag with tassel Dalston car boot sale
Muji flip flops

African print skirts for BnnBaby

The extended Bnn Family's twin girls celebrated their 2nd birthday a few months ago and we decided to make them these draw string African print skirts. The skirts were based on the adult one we designed and made last year.

For us


For them

That is Obeah

Our friend popped in for a visit and she was wearing this creepy, yet beautiful piece from Alexander McQueen's Voodoo range




And if you were after more chicken feet we love these from Swedish designers David and Martin

The "Chicken feet" collection was created after seeing a very pretty girl on a Shanghai subway munching deep fried chicken feet and simultaneously flicking through French Vogue

Two feet necklace gold


Brooch with black pearl gold


Also loving this Bone brooch


A piece from their 2010 collection

1♥♥ % Moschino

Now that the 90s have officially become vintage, we came across these vintage Moschino tights from Wrights in Harlesden.