My First: Video shoot- "Brave New World"

So i arrived back from Paris and Milan a week ago, tired and a bit dazed, but had no choice and was plunged straight back into the thick of it. While in Paris and Milan, as well as all the shows and reports and filming and editing, there was also the premiere of my first video shoot to organise. I began working with film maker James Yeoman over a month ago after i had seen his behind the scene video he had produced for the Dazed Digital website. After looking at his other videos, i tracked him down via the interweb, i was totally blown over by his work. We began working on an idea and theme for one of Buckstyle's AW09 major trend. I did the creative direction working on getting the right models, the perfect location, writing the script alongside Jim, and of course all the styling. The shoot had to reflect the AW09 trend that YSL, Prada, Hugo by Hugo Boss, Raf Simons showed on the catwalk, the mood of security and protection, a futuristic matrix style ambience. Alongside those brands, i also called in high street and vintage brands like Topman, H&M and The East End Thrift Store. Colours and shades are dark, footwear is high topped and hard wearing, details include straps, studs and exposed zips . A post apocalyptic feeling was portrayed with models Alex Jermy and Holly Dormon, seemingly trapped in a decaying deserted world exploring survival.

This video is going to be a first of many video shoots to come out of myself and also Buckstyle. As the title suggests, it is a new medium which is relatively new. But i am so excited to begin working on it.... Hope you like the film.

Styled and Creative Direction Ceila-Jane Ukwenya
Filmed and Edited by James Yeomans
Hair and Make up by Sarah Barrow
Stylist Assistant: Jack Cassidy
Many thanks to The Pidgeon Wing studio

The Acne Treatment

Written for Mywardrobe.com

We are now well and truly into the spring summer season and one collection that jumps into my mind for impressive, cool, insouciant style is that of Swedish fashion house Acne. The creative collective have struck gold again with their SS09 Pop Classics collection available now at Mywardrobe.com.

Reminiscent of the “freedom of our teenage years” collection, “Pop” sees bleached, stonewashed and ripped denim, brighter patterns and pastel shades used across the range and casual fabrics such as cotton and mesh jersey. Never one to follow trends, rather lead them, Acne have once again created a perfect balance of effortless cool; their uncomplicated clothes making them possibly my favourite brand of the moment. Why not try this light cotton gingham button down shirt, a fresh and faultless substitute to the ageing check shirt trend that we have seen over the seasons, making way for the “picnic” trend set to emerge this summer (think gingham and shorts). Paired with this classic sweatshirt (also available in a light pink), and finished off with these light blue straight leg relaxed fit light wash jeans, turned up at the hem to expose some skin at the ankle. All clothes by Acne styled with Raf by Raf Simons cross strap shoe.