Dear all my lovely readers!!

Spotding.com has now existed since April 2009, and it has been an amazing journey!  Thank you for following the blog, I really appreciate that. Now it is about time to learn more about YOU! I created a survey with some questions, that I hope you would like to answer –  It only takes a couple of minutes and is totally anonymous. SURVEY LINK

COMMENTS: Any kind of further comments on spotding.com are appreciated. I would like to know how long you have been following? Which blogpost are your favorites? Other  idea’s or useful critics.

If you have any further questions about the blog, pls. don’t hesitate to contact me. - fionajane@spotding.com.

Have a lovely day.  ////Fiona Jane

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FACTS ABOUT WENDY JAMES: English sing and songwriter  - Known as the lead singer in the 80’s band Transvision Vamp. Wendy James just released a new album under her own name, called “I came here to blow minds”. - The album is now available world-wide on iTunes HERE! - Daughter of Brian Jones – (deceased and former member of the Rolling Stones).

Wendy James is in Copenhagen tonight to play a DJ- gig at club SIMONS and also to announce her new album. I asked her a few questions on FASHION!

How much thought do you put into your image on and off stage?

I generally wear a version, more extreme of what I wear in my real life… it’s usually jeans and tshirts, but of course.. favored, Isabel Marant or Balmain

How would you describe your style?

Rock n’ Roll

What are you inspired by, style wise?

I guess the Rolling Stones between ‘68 and ‘72… When they were in Exile, Anita Pallenberg, Catherine Deneuve…

What is your favorite shopping city and why?

Paris… and vintage everywhere

What’s your favorite brands?

My favorite designers are Isabel Marant, Balmain, Repetto BB ballet flats and vintage.

What are your three favorite songs, that you will be playing in your DJ-set tonight at SIMONS ?

That really depends on the audience, personally I get off when I hear Suicide “GHOST RIDER” pumping out the sound system really loud!

What are your three favorite songs at the moment?

I love Spank Rock, the Cool Kids and Amanda Blank…. for moden sounds and I guess also BB BRUNES from paris and THE BLACK LIPS from Atlanta.

DON’T MISS: WENDY JAMES  DJ SET TONIGHT AT MUDD CLUB @ SIMONS!

SIMONS, CPH: Opening hours: 11.30 pm – 6.00, Store Strandstræde 14, 1255 København K.

- CHECK OUT WENDY IN HER TWO HIT VIDEO’S FROM THE 80’s BAND TRANSVISION VAMP!!!

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Transvision Vamp – “BABY I DON*T CARE”

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Transvision Vamp – “I want your love”

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Film by Christian Neuman. Photography by James Martin. Styling by Masha Mombelli (assisted by Kumiko Yashiro and Jeff Yiu). Makeup by Thomas courtesy of Shu Uemura. Hair by Tim Furssedonn and Andrew courtesy of Toni&Guy. Featuring models Kathleen from Premier and Elina from Profile. Music by Plankton Waves

Designer names: Chris Neuman and Virginia Ferreira

Origin: Chris is from Luxembourg and Virginia hails from Argentina.

Career highlight: “When Mario Testino approached us last season to tell us he loves our dresses. Our AW10 show during London Fashion Week was also a highlight.”

Design background: Virginia studied at London College of Fashion. She has worked previously at Zandra Rhodes and Ballantyne. Chris studied at London Film School (M.A Film) as well as his BA in Design at Carnegie Mellon University School of Arts, Pittsburgh and the University of Applied Sciences.

Design signatures: “Striking statement digital prints and strong, structured silhouettes.”

How would you describe the Belle Sauvage woman? “Confident, with a strong sense of style and an outstanding personality.”

Name three things that are inspiring you for spring/summer 2011:“New brutalism, abstract expressionism in modern painting and Czech glass beads.”

What is your brand philosophy? “Our philosophy is to combine avant-garde silhouettes with original signature prints. Our mission is to combine fine arts, film and fashion. Belle Sauvage’s vision embodies a complete picture of the modern, sophisticated, yet very feminine woman.”

How do you see the brand moving forward and developing?“Strengthening established sales and distribution contact. We’d like to show on schedule at London Fashion Week within the next two seasons.”

What’s new for you this season? “We have given an extra dimension and texture to our signature digital prints. We are also introducing handbags; we are presenting an accessories line independently”

SOURCE: INTERVIEW BOROWED FROM LONDON FASHION WEEK‘S HOMEPAGE!!!

Exclusively Q&A on FASHION – with musician Niels Bagge Hansen from the Danish band VINNIE WHO. Monday 30th VINNIE WHO is releasing a long waited 1st album , called “Then I met you”. I am a big fan of his music, which has a unique disko-house sound, which I love to listen & dance too! I also booked him as a DJ for one of my RUSKI bar party for over 1 year ago, where the dance floor went bananas! Niels is an interesting creature, so I asked him a few questions about his relation to fashion. One of the next days, I will release a VINNIE WHO album competition – so read carefully to have a change to WIN-  Enjoy!

How much thought do you put into your image on and off stage?

In general I consider myself pretty aware of how I look. I like to go shopping and buy new things for my way too crowded locker at home, even though I don’t have any money. There is a difference between my everyday style and what I’m wearing on stage though. On stage I like to dress up a bit, like using a bowtie, make-up and so on. I think that it sort of helps me to stay in the performing character.

What are you inspired by, style wise?

Many things, I guess. It changes a lot, but recently I’m very much into some kind of English boarding school style like classy brands as in Fred Perry, Polo Ralph Lauren and so on.

I’m also into the more trashy, drug addict, “I don’t care” look. That’s cool, I think. After seeing the film Trainspotting with Ewan McGregor (now many years ago) the first thing I did was shaving my head! Today I still love that look.

I’ve always been very fond of the good old wedding outfit, like black suit, white shirt and some kind of thing around the neck. That’s an evergreen, and also fun to wear, because you rarely get the chance during your everyday life J. When all comes to all I believe that my style-reference depends on the mood I’m in.

What is your favorite item?

I used to have some necklaces in the past, which I had a very special relationship to, but they never held for more than one year before I threw one away. So I totally gave up on that, even though I love the idea of having an item that you just have to wear every day, because it really means something to you.

So now I feel like I’m kind of obliged to say bowtie J

What is your next purchase?

I’m saving money for a new computer, and I’m not allowed to buy anything before that… being hard on myself these days…

Where do you do your shopping?

Around Copenhagen K. I usually just do the same stops every time.  I start walking down Købmagergade stopping by Flying a, Whyred, Acne. Then it’s Coz and H&M, Illum, Peder & Stoffer and at last all of the second hand shops around pisserenden. I went to New York this winter and Copenhagen will never be the same again.

Have you got a fashion faux pas?

What’s that?!

What’s your favorite brand?

Don’t have any.

How does your dream girl dress like?

I think she should dress actually the way she wants to, so it fits her personality. Then you know that you’ve got a girl who believes in herself and has grit, which is basically what I’m looking for.

What is your fashion faux pas for girls?

Hmmmmm, don’t do drugs!

Where do you see yourself ten years from now?

I’m all around making and playing music hopefully.

And the final question, what song from the new album “Then I met you”, is your own personal favorite song?

That’s a very hard one! It’s more or less the same as asking me who of my brothers I like the most. All the songs are great! At the time I’m listening a lot to the one called “Feel It”.

Teaser, which illustrate his style!

Listen to the sound of VINNIE WHO’s new album “Then I met you”

A while ago I met with Alina from Hamburg, who contacted me because she was in Copenhagen for a few days. She wanted to know more about Spotding and how I started it up, as she too would also like to start a fashion blog. We walked around the streets of Copenhagen, took pictures, talked about blogging, looked at people and did some shopping. Alina had made her own hat with gold bottoms and customized her shoes with blue painting. It was nice meeting you Alina!

Photographer: Jason Idris Alami

I have forgotten to share these pictures. They are featured in the Danish magazine TEAPAPER, which came out during CPH fashionweek. They have written an article about me and asked me about my future plans etc. The team behind TEAPAPER just moved to Paris to make the next issue – I can’t wait to see what they will come up with.

The girl in the pictures is swedish Nicole Walker, a very inspiring girl from Stockholm. She works for Weekday as a Creator and stylist assistant. I asked her a few questions about herself.

I really adore her universe, style and taste of music. She is stunning! Check out her homepage here.

What is your education?

I am educated in sewing and design.

How would you describe your style?

I would describe my personal style as a glorious mix of too many ideas and simplicity.

How would you describe your univers?
I have a very sharp image of how I want my universe to be.
How it should be created to keep me satisfied.
I want to be surrounded by people who inspires me.
I also want to give people something, I want to share my universe. Through my design, photos, and the way I dress, I create a place in life where I belong. And I can share that. Places are also important. It is important for me to find places in the universe that feels exciting. In two weeks from now I am going to a Monasteries in Venice. It will be lovely.

Where do you find your inspiration?

Very simple, through life and the way I choose to live it.
Inspiration is really everywhere.

Who are your favorite designers?

I like Ann-Sofie Back, Diana Orving, Fabric interseason, Damir Doma.

Three must items in a wardrobe?

In my wardeobe, I can´t live without my Sunglasses, shoes and jumpsuits!

Which city is your favorite shopping city and why?

I love Vintage clothing and design, everywhere I go, I am always on a hunt. Dosen´t matter if it´s in Paris, Stockholm or on the contryside in Sweden. But, Paris is amazing.

What are you favorite songs at the moment?

Carla Bruni – Quelqu ‘un m’a dit

Stevie Nicks – “Wild heart”

Outfit 1: Vintage blouse, vintage dress, Chloé boots and knee socks H&M. 

Outfit 2: Camilla Stærk skirt, Zara blouse and Burberry Prorsum shoes. 

Describe your style?

My style is very eclectic- elegant high waisted pencil skirts. Rock chic accessories, lady-like, simple bohemian and whatever I wear, I wear it with humor.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

I read blogs, such as Jak & Jill, spotding.com, anywho and Wunderbuzz. I get inspired on the street, in magazines, by reading books, my girlfriends and from my costumes, that I perform in.

Who are your favorite designers?

Right now I really like Dolce & Gabbana A/W 09 collection, Aläia look and then I am always into innovative Danish design. Furthermore I like Pierre Hardy accessories and Christian Louboutin shoes. 

Where do you go shopping?

I hit the sales and outlets in NYC, Paris, Tokyo, Copenhagen and then I love a good high street bargain.

Your favorite hangout places in Copenhagen?

Christianshavn, bådudlejningens café’en, Lassen´s couch and the theatre.

If you could raid anyone’s closet, who would it be and why?

Chloé Sevigny and Cecilie Lassen.

Do you have any style advice?

A pair of killer heals, a funny hat and a funky lipstick will get you far.

What are your favorite songs at the moment?

Vivaldi – for two mandolins – classic.

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Bon iver  - skinny love

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Monday I met up with beautiful Amalie Adrian at her apartment at Christianshavn. Amalie is 19 years old and a ballet dancer at The Royal Danish Ballet in Copenhagen. Amalies wardrobe is very inspiring and she really has some items to die for. I especially like her turban (bought in Pede & Stoffer), vintage lace blouse, Chloé boots, Agent Provocateur underwear, dotted mini skirt, grey knee socks, animal printed vintage shoes, Ann Hagen leather dress and the black and white Stine Goya dress. 

Interview with her is coming up one of the next days. 

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Shoes galores : from left

Chloé, Marc jacob, Cos, Nicholas Kirkwood,

Burberry, Chanel, Christian Louboutin Vintage

Toklum, Christian Louboutin, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu

Toklum, vintage, H&M , Stine Goya

Acne, Weekday, Chanel, All stars

Chanel, Marni, vintage, Camilla Stærk

Camilla Stærk, vintage, vintage and Dries van Noten

Office, Marc Jacobs, H&M, Office

H&M, Tokyo bargain, Topshop, Marc Jacobs

Dresses: Moonspoon Saloon, Stine Goya, Ann Hagen and Camilla Stærk. 

Underwear: Agent Provocateur