Jade Williams

Jade Williams, otherwise known as Sunday Girl, is the British pop songstress whose style we love. Ahead of her fashion-forward appearance at the Emporio Armani Summer Garden Live event, we persuaded her to reveal all about the inner workings of her wardrobe...

How would you describe your style?
Parisian, tailored, masculine, 60s (at times) classic and simple.
What is there too much of in your wardrobe?
Shirts! I have a real thing for them, oh and loafers.
Which are your favourite London stores?
Cos, it's so classic but with a cool twist. Also TopShop, Zara and, for vintage, Brick Lane.
Tell us a secret - where do you shop that no-one else knows about?
I have found this weird garage/shop out the back of a butchers that sells seconds of designer shoes. I feel like Del Boy when i go there! It's so good
What are your go-to labels?
I am lucky enough to borrow clothes. I think you can't go wrong with anything classic and cool.
What's the most treasured possession
My mum's vintage Cartier watch she gave me.
Do you plan your outfits or throw on whatever's to hand?
A bit of both really? When I go to parties I do try and plan. My friend Alex comes round before hand and has a good old bitch about what I'm trying on, which strangely helps! Day to day I find the least thought-out outfits always look best.
What are you happiest wearing?
A nice pair of tailored trousers, a stripy jumper and big coat. I love winter clothes.
Whose wardrobe would you love to steal?
Daphne Guiness maybe? I love to collect curiosities and things and I feel like her style is how I would translate that side of my personality into my clothes. As simple as I like to dress there is a side to me that would like to dress like Daphne. Oh, and who wouldn't want Coco Chanel’s wardrobe?
How do you organise your wardrobe?
I like to say it's organised chaos, well thats my excuse! It's a complete mess.
Where do you look for inspiration if you don't know what to wear?
Magazines like ELLE help me try new things. It's very easy to stick with what you know but it's good to push it and add a new trend to an outfit. Also street style blogs are quite inspirational. And I don't think you can beat borrowing your friend's clothes as a new wardrobe is inspirational!
Have you ever had a stylist and, if so, what are the best tips they've ever given you?
I have a stylist for videos but that's it. The best advice she ever gave me was 'Jade, never ever wear those granny tights again.' I never did.

art

Elegance................

Bedroom wall

Fireplace

Fireplaces

Love this fireplace, will have to re-create it in my room.

Presents for my baby.........................

Fake Love by Artist Fake, he sent me a picture of this and said it reminded him of us.............

Three pictures on cartrdge paper, one of a kiss and the other of a boy picking up the girl, beautifully reflects our relationship. Also you give paper on your first year anniversary.

Going to put them in gold frames and placed on a stool in the hallway.

The little Prince match boxes, this was the first book he ever read to me, i had tonsalitus and the time and could not speak. We had come back from Paris after celebrating our six month anniversary.

First year anniversary, how stupid am i that i almost did not buy him anything. A year is a long time and meas alot symbollicly and emotionally.

Flowers on windowsills

Pink peonies, how beautiful...................................

Rene Gagnon

Rene Gagon

Mr Brainwash...............................

Mr Brainwash vs Artist Fake

Vinyl resting place

They say the only way to listen to music is by vinyl, I'd always been a cd and mp3 kind of girl but now that has changed and I have seen the light.

I love vinyl shopping and finding hidden gems, the musty lingering smell that seems to be a pre-requisite transports me to an era of musical revolutions, style and studio 64.

{image 1 from flickr the remaining images are from sleeveface.com}

Martinis and other crazy stories

"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out"

This is a great moto to live your life by, enjoy yourself and make sure you have hundreds of fantastic stories to tell.

p.s the picture above is of Charlotte Gainsbourgh who seems to embody this point.

Everything that glitters.

Hope you all have a great weekend. This picture should make you feel better about any awful weather that may be heading your way. England has been predicted Arctic storms, think that may be an excuse to hibernate at home this weekend encased in big knitted sweaters and mug of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows and cream.

This little piggy went to Prada

Wouldn't it be great to have all your favourite nursery rhymes revamped to represent your sex and the city life, well your fairy godmother has made your wish come true. From Amy Allen comes this linen bound, funny, politically incorrect , laugh out loud nursery book with a twist. To top it off the covers are adorned with beautiful water colour illustrations by Eun-kyung Kang.

This is the perfect ante dote to winter blues.

Because you guys are so fabulous, below are a few rhymes that should make you laugh and feel great to be a girl.

"This little piggy went to Prada,
This little piggy went to Cannes,
This little piggy dined at Nobu,
And this little piggy, Hakkasan.
And this little piggy went 'Wee wee wee wee!'
All the way home because she had a fat bottom

(to the tune of Frère Jacques)
"Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton,
Mulberry, Mulberry?
Nappy bag dilemma – Lulu, Kate or Anya?
Shopping spree, buy all three."

"There was a young woman who lived in her Choos,
Though she once had a house in a smart Chelsea Mews.
So much on Jimmy,
The house had to go,
And with it, her Amex and husband in tow!"

"Pussycat, pussycat, where have you been?
I've been to London to see McQueen,
Pussycat, pussycat, what did you there?
I bought the collection and kissed lots of air."

"Twinkle, twinkle, diamond ring,
In a blue box tied with string.
Tiffany's new princess cut,
Twice the size of baby's butt.
Twinkle twinkle, show your spark,
Can't change nappies in the dark."

Simplicity

Sometimes all you need are fresh cut flowers to add a touch of glamour to your life.