Recent Snaps: Feb/March 2013

The last few weeks have been a blur of work, cooking, weddings, running and a lot more.

Here's a snapshot of what's been going down.

Valentine's gifts from Joe - Coco Noir and pretty red roses / a surprise stay at the Malmaison as a Valentine's treat - Joe is a keeper / pretty gin packaging in The Wine Chambers, Tynemouth / Caroline Issa for LK Bennett clutch bag - see my blog post on the collection here / All hail the new issue of fabulous women's magazine, The Gentlewoman featuring non other than Queen Bey / a heart in a morning latte / picture wall at the Harbour Lights / Alvinos cocktail list in cassette tape format / the trial run bake for our Comic Relief Great British Bake Off event at work - my Chorizo & Leek pasties  went down a treat / artwork in the best coffee bar in Newcastle, 9 Bar / the ever-amazing coastline in Tynemouth, 5 minutes from our flat / Defense! / Nail art goodies from Quantum Beauty Company / A new addition to Joe's family - Lottie the beagle / the ace gramophone in the Crown Posada / Pennyhill Park for my cousin's wedding with my sister-in-law Nat; I'm wearing Topshop / Bella my niece doing her flowergirl duties / Forgot-me-not seeds as wedding favours / pretty Spring flowers for centrepieces / a much need health boost in the form of a Leon salad on the train from London / Mama and me...a #latergram  

The Gentlewoman Autumn/Winter 2012

My favourite magazine has released it's A/W 2012 issue.

Behold The Gentlewoman.

And can you think of a better cover star than Angela Landsbury? I think not. Enjoy.

Fashion: The Gentlewoman Spring/Summer 2012

The newest issue of fabulous women's magazine The Gentlewoman landed on my doormat yesterday, and my god is it fabulous. For me, is it one of the most exciting and directional print publications available at the moment and in an age of digital saturation, it really is keeping print alive; with it's use of coated and uncoated paperstocks throughout, this tactile magazine enforces fashion in print. Ever the layout geek, I am obsessed with the simplistic use of the Futura typeface throughout and the modern and minimal editorials.

Appropriately flocked in one of the most important colours of Spring/Summer 2012, the latest issue's cover stars 90s uber-model, Christy Turlington, shot by Inez and Vinoodh. Also in the issue is a profile of the ever intriguing Tilda Swinton, a gorgeous beauty shoot featuring one of my favourite models, Sigrid Agren, very appropriate sport and power shoot featuring Australian model Julia, Nobis and a look at fashion photography's key players including super-agent Camilla Lowther of CLM.

For a look at the Spring/Summer 2011 issue of The Gentlewoman, featuring woman of the moment (year, decade...), Adele Atkins, click here.

Fashion: The Gentlewoman

The Spring/Summer 2011 edition of The Gentlewoman has just been released. I don't think I have ever been so excited to see a magazine...the neon turquoise cover, Adele, Futura typeface! I die.

Issue 3 is quite possibly my most favourite yet. Two of my current obsessions are on the front cover: Adele wearing Celine. What more could a girl want? I'm still head-over-heels in love with the layout, the paper stock...and my favourite feature upon first look? Colourations; a truly beautiful, simplistic and modern approach to show the colour palette of the season.

The Gentlewoman Issue 3 is out now.

All photos © Alice Mary Barnes, 2011