Kate who?

If only I could conjure up £300.
Mario Testino's 'Kate Moss' book which contains over 100 images of my absolute favourite model shot by Vogue's favourite photographer is being published this month.
The reason for the huge price tag is that it's limited edition (there were only 1500 copies made and each one is signed by the world famous photographer) and it includes never before seen photos of the pair as well as an actual essay from Mossy herself.

Pretty special, oui?
(Although I'd still feel really guilty for spending that much money on one book...)
So to mark the publication of the book here are some of my favourite shots of Kate Moss taken by Mario Testino, both undeniable fashion legends:

Here comes the summer...

Wahey I have just signed up up to do a National Life Guard award at my local pool this summer which I am very excited about (as well as a little bit nervous) so to get me into the swimming/summer/hopefully sunshine mood I thought I would do an image dump of a post with some lovely life guard related photos I have on my hard drive to share with you all.

I doubt I will look like any of the models do, seeing as I will be in my black speedo swimming costume complete with "go faster!" stripes and even less like some kind of Pamela Anderson doing the legendary Bay Watch slow motion running in red short shorts. But I don't think that the red short shorts are compulsory life guard attire so I'll be ok.


Sources from top- Russh January 2010, Prada Lookbook Spring Summer 2010 and the gorgeously summery editorial from Vogue Nippon April 2010 issue which was photographed by Blaise Reutersward and was modelled by Marloes Horst.

Beth Ruby

Spring Summer Moodboard

Just a quick post with a photo of a mood board I made to let you know that I am alive and well and that the exams haven't killed me (yet...)
I have lost my voice and have been living on soothers and cups of tea for the past 2 days but still, you get the idea. 6 exams down and 11 to go so once they have all finished expect much more posts to make up for my current absence.

Anyway, back to my moodboard. It is a spring/summer themed, taken by my beautiful Canon 1000D and consists of a few things that are currently inspiring me.

From top left clockwise:
Red topshop heart shaped clutch, designer dress (any idea who designed it? I stupidly cut off the label when I cut it out of Grazia) Pastel coloured nails, feather skirt from topshop, vintage photo, Miss Dior advert shot by Tim Walker, Vivienne Westwood for Melissa heels, 50's advert cut out of a Guardian supplement, my fan I got out of a Christmas cracker, lace print nails, Emma Cook for topshop heels, makeup print clutch bag, Gemma Ward photo from Vogue, Luella SS2010 collection, Juicy Couture advert (LOVE the pink zebra) and floral Nike dunks.

Oh and a parcel arrived for me yesterday from Conde Nast...

Yes that's right I got the first of my years subscription to Vogue. Still buzzing that one of those beauties will land on my humble doorstep every single month.

Hope your all having an amazing bank holiday weekend. You doing anything exciting?
I am just off to watch Dr Who now :)

Hugs and kisses,

Beth xoxoxo

Happy Easter Sunday Everyone :)

I am very happy right now eating chocolate eggs for breakfast, listening to Paulo Nutini on the radio and after I've watched Gossip Girl I'm going to go and visit my grandparents. Lovely day :)
What are you up to?
Beth Ruby xoxo

Vamp It Up.

A photoshoot inspired by vampires.
Modelled as always by my gorgeous friend Xanthe May and photographed by me, Beth Ruby.

With a baby Louis Vuitton, under her under arm

Me photographing Xanthe in her ginormous Louis Vuitton bag.
This was a fun distraction to our media shoot.
Ah good times.

Oh and Happy International Womens Day!

Beth Ruby xoxo

Where fashion and music meet- Beyonce

Our last installment of the series of photos me and my friend are doing for our media project based around style and music icons.

We have done Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and now Beyonce.

This one is obviously inspired by her and- in my humble opinion- the BEST VIDEO EVER; Single Ladies.

Xanthe is wearing a black bandage dress form Topshop (but it really does look like a Herve Leger, no?)

Photographed by me, Beth Ruby Lambert
Modelled and Styled by Xanthe May Harrison

Have a fab friday night everyone!
Beth Ruby xoxo

ps) Click to enlarge. I still haven't figured out how to blow photos up proper large yet like Knight Cat. Anyone know how?

London Fashion Week Competition

I was delighted to be asked to take part in a competition by Helen at VoucherCodes.co.uk which involved playing dress up in some bargain buys or laying out your thrifty finds.
The prize? Front Row seats at London Fashion Week and a personal styling session among other things. Also up for grabs for 2nd and 3rd prize was some TopShop vouchers.
Naturally I agreed to take part (after some excited squealing.)

And so here is my best friend Xanthe May Harrison- who was kind enough to model for me- wearing: a TopShop dress bought in the sale, a vintage Wrangler denim jacket, my grandma’s jewellery and a belt from Primark.

(click to enlarge)
In today's economic crisis it can be extremely hard to find good quality clothes for cheaper prices. But there are more options than just Primark. Here are some of my tips to finding some fabulous bargain buys:

1. Check out your local charity shops for unexpected finds.
My friend once found a pair of RayBan Wayfarers in Oxfam for just a fiver!

2. Find out more on vintage shops in your area and you may just pick up a surprise like my thrifted Wranglers denim jacket which Xanthe is modelling.

3. Don't forget about the sales! From high street shops like TopShop and H&M to designer boutiques such as Net A Porter and Start there are always food discounts to be found.

4. Even though you might not expect it supermarkets such as ASDA and Tescos do have some great finds which means that you can still have a slice of the latest trend but at a fraction of the price. Plus I can guarantee people will have no idea that it is just from your local supermarket.

5. Just have fun. DIY your old clothes with some tye dye and glitter or cut up your old jeans and you will end up with a whole new garment.

And here are me (left) and Xanthe (right)

Finally if you too are interested in taking part in this fantastic competition then email me on
amore-fashion@hotmail.co.uk and I will send you the details.

Beth Ruby xoxo

Where fashion and music meet- Katy Perry

This is the second in the series of shoots me and my friend did for my media coursework, once again inspired by musicians who many look up to for both their fashion sense and music.

This particular shoot was an interpretation of Katy Perry’s feminine and flirty style and especially her love of florals.

Photography- Me, Beth Ruby Lambert
Modelled and Styled- My beautiful best friend Xanthe May Harrison.

Where fashion and music meet- Rihanna

Here is some of the original photography I have completed for my media production piece, a fashion and music magazine.

The series of shoots we did were inspired by musicians who inspire people for their sense of style as much as their music and lyrics.

This first one is based around Rihanna and her bold fashion sense:

Photographer- By me, Beth Ruby Lambert
Model and Stylist- By my gorgeous best friend Xanthe May Harrison (who I think you will agree should be a model one day)

xoxo