Come into my Closet

>> The title isn't as creepy as it sounds.  Actually it's quite a non-sensical one at the moment seeing as my closet is basically MDF and screws in amongst a pile of clothing on the floor.  A few months ago, this wasn't the case and I did actually have a closet that was presentable enough to let the Elle UK magazine team in to rummage through, photograph with the help of props styling and *ahem* nonchalently placed hangers.

Now it's all out in new Elle's September issue and Rebecca Lowthorpe, fashion features director at Elle was able to cobble a three page article despite the fact my wardrobe or life isn't a smidge extensive as some of the people they have featured in the past (Amanda Harlech, Katie Hillier etc).  Without meaning to sound trite, Closet Confidential just happens to be my favourite bit in Elle and I was wary to begin with, thinking that my pad and my wardrobe wouldn't be up to scratch... me thinks Roksanda Ilincic, who was in the same feature a while back intimidated me slightly, with her glossy black surfaces, YSL-esque colours and err beautiful Roksanda herself.  I have pleather sofa, white washed walls and Ikea shelves.

Still, David Yeo the photographer managed to do a great job of bringing out the best of my rented digs and the shoes don't look half bad either despite the fact I keep everything in a battered state of disarray.  Thanks to the Elle team for a) making the shoot a relaxing one and b) bringing over a truly scrumptious meringue pie even though I'm normally a meringue hater...  

(Some clothing credits weren't mentioned but thanks to Modernist, Rupert Sanderson, Emilio de la Morena, Cooperative Designs and I Heart Norwegian Wood for augmenting the piece in their own mysterious ways...)

**EDIT** Well spotted reader... they did get my flat location slightly wrong.... I'm actually based in North London, not East.... as much as that confuzzles people in the office, the majority living in and around Hackney...

Comments

[luxirare]

wow ....
this is quite a feature...and well deserved

[I don't eat bread.]

That's so amazing! Congratulations, you definately deserve it!

x x x

[kim]

Cool! I'm so buying that issue! Good for you!

[Kat]

Hi Susie! Love the spread about you...interesting read.

[Karolina]

Congrats!! I love your blog!! And I think you are one of the best fashion blogers!! You deserve to be in Sept Elle issue!!

[PAPERFASHION]

congrats! this is an awesome article!!

[Selly]

OMG! Congratulations.. You deserved it... I love your blog so much! Good for you.. Keep doing these great job!

[jennine]

amazing story!

[Lilisfashion]

Its a great article! Good for you :)

[Mili]

I ADORE THIS to the max!!
You look amazing, such great photos.

[Kamicha]

It was nice to visit in your closet, thank you (and the Elle team)!

[Medeea Voinea]

Gisaz girl I love your style,your clothes and especially your shoeeeeees xoxoxoxo

Last year I wanted to create a blog about fashion,something like yours but I didn't have time cause I had a lot of exams.. uff I home all the girls look at your page and take some of the advice,Congrats
kisses xoxo

[tanya]

congrats susie!
anyone know if elle uk is stocked anywhere in sydney, australia? i really wanna get my hands on this - this is fashion history in the making!

ps. 3-4 hours sleep a night?! :| susie you must be some kind of machine...perhaps of the black sequined robot variety ;)

[coco]

I was very excited to see your closet features, as this is my favourite section of ELLE too.

[Cordelia]

such a beautiful and well-represented article as a tribute to you. You are the reason why i feel comfortable wearing something a bit off beat once in awhile! x

[Jennifer]

Congrats - that's awesome! I'll have to pick up a copy of the issue!

[Sally]

You are simply too modest, Susie. The spread is FANTASTIC, you look gorgeous, and seeing those shoes peek out from every photo is making me quake with jealousy. Congrats, doll!

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[Lorena Gonzalez]

How exciting for you! Congratulations love your blog!

xoxox

[Ali (hello birdy)]

Lovely! You're becoming such a celeb Susie! Dear lord, do you know how many pairs of shoes you own?

[WendyB]

Congrats, well-deserved!

[moi]

IT IS LOVELY. Congratulations!

[Pearl Westwood]

Just got my Elle - though I am very unimpressed all the mags only had the Giles note book - where are all the Vivienne Westwood ones? Looking forward to reading your pages - its soo may fav section!
x
Pearl
http://fashionpearlsofwisdom.blogspot.com/

[missDTM]

i really love the skirt you're wearing in the 1st pic. been thinking about purchasing one for myself!

[Kate]

so awesome!!

[alicepleasance]

Oh great, there's a similar feature in the italian version and I like it a lot. All in all, Elle is my favorite of the italian "classic" magazines. I've never read the british one though.

[Everybody Says Don't]

fantastic piece! Congrats! x

[Crystal]

Aww Susie! It turned out amazing! I'm so getting my hands on an issue of this. Also I find it very funny that they refer to Tavi as from "rural America." Teehee.

http://firsttimefailures.tumblr.com/

[steph]

I can't wait to go out and get my copy. Thats fab and like you said that is my favourite section too.

[Rebecca]

i've just read it and i wanted to have a good look on your blog, i'm impressed! elle! well done

i was quite shocked to hear that people call you fat & ugly, it's pathetic, your really not at all

[CHICKDOWNTOWN.COM Sarah]

Congrats! All the pics look great.

[Daniella]

I saw this and I'm very happy for you :) One thing though, I thought you lived in North London [Holloway]- I live in Tufnell Park :) But in the article it says you live in East London?

[all that sparkles might be sequins]

It looks great:) congrats!

[Barbro]

Oh my, you are the luckiest girl ever! I am so totally jealous!

[Fannah]

Great feature! I'm going to buy that issue as soon as it hits the Dutch stands!

By the way, has it become tradition or something? I mean, last year and the year before that Lindsay was also on the cover of the Elle September issue.. I don't mind though :) I know how a lot of people dislike her but I quite like her style, and was a fan for a long time ;)

[Nicole]

Congrats. I have to watch out, where I can get the edition in Germany immediately.

[GG]

I saw this today! Congrats! Must be amazing to see yourself in a magazine.

[Lucy]

!!!
Congrats! Will read the whole thing as soon as I get out of school. :b you've got a lot of shoes there! O_O

[Lyralie]

Congrats :) Jeez, Susie, only 3-4 hrs of sleep per day. Wish I could do that...

[In Colour We Amble]

couldn't believe it when i flicked to also my favourite section of elle and saw you!!! congratulations miss bubble :)

[Dana]

Wow this is incredible! you're an amazing inspiration to me and I hope your success only flourishes further...

Just started my own blog... www.fashionfollowed.blogspot.com
x

[Aja]

This shoot is phenomenal. You look great! Your Mum will be proud ;)

[japke]

it was time for you to be featured in Elle and I'm so happy for you! You deserved it!

[pixel]

congratulation!!!your blog is gorgeous=D

[Nathalie Doucet]

Bravo Susie... It is REALLY great and highly deserved... xoxo

[future_classic]

I'd love to get a closer look at what's on your bookshelf too!

[Clau!]

That is great ;)

Congrats!

[lisa]

Congratulations on the feature! The article turned out great.

[Annice]

Was really impressed when I saw it.
Closet Confidential is my favourite bit of Elle
=]

[Alicia]

Great feature, Susie!!!