Fashion « Ana Tanaka – Singer | Writer | Model
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GOTHIC GLAM:  LUELLA Jacket accompanied by a teeny tiny H&M handcuff chain.

TEDDY GIRL:  Cute little Polka dot skirt all the way from Shibuya (Japan).


LAZY DAYS:  ”There is no telling how many miles you will have to run while chasing a dream”

AMERICAN DREAM:  Topshop ‘city of angels’ T and pants.

URBAN ARMY:  Marks and Spencer limited collection Jacket.

FALLEN ANGEL:  Bone wing prop made by Christian Lamerlin and Charlottle Alison Eve (These amazing wings took 10 hours to make)!!!.  Arrogant Cat leggings with Kurt Geiger spike heels.

 

VINTAGE GLAMOUR:  Cape by Charlotte Alison Eve with a vintage brotch.  My rings are collected from all over…

LUXE TEE:  I adore this leather collar!!!

SHEER DELIGHT:   Sheer dress by Charlotte Alison Eve with Carvella heels.  Coco De Mer crystal bracelet with silver bangle and cuff selection from Topshop.

Photography:  Dan Sims (www.dan-sims.co.uk)

Styling:  Charlotte Alison Eve (www.sandrareynolds.co.uk)

Here are the final images from my very last shoot of 2011 – I wanted to get shots that were more creative and that expressed my personality.  I collaborated with the lovely and talented stylist Charlotte Eve and the equally talented Dan Sims playing around with lots of different styles … and we had loads of fun in the process. Experimenting with looks is one of my favourite things about being a girl ;)

OUTTAKES!!!!

 

 

 

 

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I’ve recently come across some really cool clothing websites that I’d like to share with you – Enjoy!

BAMBI AND MANSON: www.bambiandmanson.co.uk

Bambi&Manson is a label run by Polly O’Connell and boyfriend Jim Cubitt – You can even have your shorts custom made (how fab’s that).  I received a Cru-ci fix me pair for Xmas pressies – Here’s me out in them in Thailand…

Next on my wish list are these Scarlett pants – I shall be rockin’ them out in Ibiza this sumer ;)

 BLACK MILK: www.blackmilkclothing.com

I am a HUGE legging fan.  I’m literally never out of them and Black Milk have some fierce designs.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I  WANT THEM ALL!!  FOR LOVE AND LEMONS:  www.forloveandlemons.com

I adore their Spring 2012 Collection shots…

The Contemporary clothing company For Love and Lemons was started up by childhood friends Gillian Mahin and Laura Hall. They specialise in blended fabrics that combine elasticity, durability and comfort, featuring custom detailing and finishes.  Celeb’s including Ashley Tinsdale have been snapped in FL&L pieces.  ”Its the start of a fashion revolution for the free spirit!”

 

 

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I visited Japan last winter for the very first time and WOW I fell in Love with the Fashion!!  The detail that goes into every item is refreshing.  Everything is unique and fun.  Needless to say I bought A LOT of clothes whilst I was out there.  My favourite places to shop were Harajuku (the street fashion is so wacky) and 109 department store in Shibuya district in Tokyo.  I also adored the Fashion editorials in Japanese teen magazines – they were so much more fun and energetic than what I’ve seen before (below are some of my favourite magazine cut outs that I collected during my trip).

I was so excited that I arranged a photo shoot with Celebrity & Fashion Photographer Joseph Sinclair (www.josephsinclair.c0m) as soon as I landed back in London to recreate this Japanese style.  These were the results :)

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This is hands down my favourite music promo of 2011.  To describe it in 3 words I would say  COOL  INNOVATIVE  SEXY.  The film oozes sophistication and sex appeal.  If you have a spare 9:35 minutes I advise you check it out!!  Starring super model’s Yasmin Le Bon, Helena Christensen, Cindy Crawford, Eva Herzigova and the leading lady herself Miss Naomi Campbell.  Dolce & Gabbana also make a short cameo.  The promo is directed by Jonas Akerlund the man behind Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’ creation.

30 years later Duran Duran bring the Supermodels back and have gone and smashed it again…!!!

 

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I shot for the very cool clothing brand Cheer Up! in December.  It was a fun day, felt more like I was hanging around with mates than ‘working’.  Cheer Up is a collaboration of two best friends Matt and Ed and they are proud to say they are completely involved with every aspect of the Business.  This video was Film Directed by Tim Mattia at Agile Film.  I was very lucky to work with Tim who’s previous clients include Amy Winehouse and My Chemical Romance.  Here are some shots…

Photography Dan Sims: www.dan-sims.com

Styling and Art Direction by Sophie Eggleton & Edward Thomas.

BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE :)

www.cheerupclothing.com also has The T-Room which includes acoustic sessions and interviews with established and up and coming bands.  Here’s an acoustic video of artist Natalia Kills.