Karma-Style
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Who is Karma-Style?
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Camille Adomakoh aka Karma-Style's initial career was in branding, marketing and communications within the exclusive wealth management sector. Working on strategic worldwide marketing campaigns for prestigious clients such as Coutts Private Bank...
Fashion is in her blood. She grew up watching her mother's creativity as a seamstress for some of the UK and Europe’s top designers. This gave her invaluable insight into fashion and design. Her muse and mother Mary is her eternal inspiration...
All of the above placed her in good stead to create style consultancy ‘Karma-Style’ in 2008. Her natural eye for style and her theory that everybody is a ‘brand to market’ has successfully created her wardrobe styling, personal shopping, brand consultancy and writing career.
In her own words:
"I have to practice what I preach. Otherwise how can I be in integrity with my clients?"
"Whether you're a ultra-high net worth individual or an upcoming musician - the care, attention and service is always the same - it's only the budgets that are different."
"I truly love what I do, and get to incorporate my knowledge and expertise from the corporate world into this creative enterprise that is Karma-Style!"
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Music Promos
- The Kaiser Chiefs - 'Listen to your head'The Saturdays - 30 daysShystie feat. Ghetts & Nolay - TakeoverTheme from Sket movieJME & Adam Deacon - Hype Hype TingAnuvahood movie theme song
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Notion Magazine
- Fave Fives on Planet Notion
Fave Fives: 1st Birthday Edition - Part 1
Celebrate good times come on!! And we’ll be celebrating over the next two editions.
The Fave Fives was the idea of my editor Seb Law. Who brought it to me this time last year, and by end May Fave Fives #1 was published. Nearly one year on, awww our baby is growing up. I’ll save the speech to the end. In the meantime, it’s been a month of more brilliant events and milestones. The Herve Leger International Women’s day party, beauty brand Caudalie’s commitment to the environment. The amazing artists Brady & Clark and Oprah – yes I said Oprah!
My first Fave Fives of the year! Can I say a very happy 2012 to you all. It’s going to be great because we are going to make it so – right? I am choosing to ignore the doom and gloom merchants and the end of the world prophecies. Twenty-twelve has begun with such gusto. This edition features the Smile for London exhibition, Milan menswear fashion week featuring Dolce & Gabbana and their ‘La Bella Estate’ party and most importantly my new Boudoir lashes and more…Fave Fives of the Week #2
When I received this footage from a wonderful source who shall remain nameless (I can’t kill you all can I?). It was a beautiful moment. As I watched I knew I had to share this with you. This behind the scenes footage is superb. The theme was ‘accelerate the pulse’, shot by photographer Terry Richardson, starring Jessica Stam and of course the Mercedes-Benz Concept A-CLASS. Jessica wears Giles Deacon by Emanuel Ungaro, styled by Giles himself. Mercedes-Benz chose them for their ‘future’ appeal and saw them as similes to the car. Yes, you will appreciate how hot Jessica Stam is, but also how hard she worked in those heels!Fave Fives of the Week #3British talent is colossal! These graduates are fearless and fierce with their vivid interpretations. As I walked around, in awe, a woman came up to me and said “Will you be graduating this year, dear?” and handed me a batch of papers. I was obviously blending in neatly with the youth of today!
The Gala catwalk show was out of this world! The stand-outs were Ume Sacraine, Edward Lord, Lucy Perry and Rachel Cogley – Haus of Gaga would so approve of this girl!
I think of their future and know substantial investment and support is needed for these grads to become our future fashion heroes – the kind that will keep our home-grown from going overseas, or giving up on their dreams.
I’m not the festival going type but it was indoors and in aid of Charity. So, I donned my best ‘flower power’ festival look and off I went.When my childhood friend, Billy Reid (DJ, musician and soon to be Sky TV presenter), the Director of Plug and Play stipulated that everyone had to pay/make a minimum donation of £5 to attend. My initial thought was “What no guest list!!!” then I got it.
This two-day music event is the first ever ‘Giving’ festival, where 100% of the proceeds go to charity. Cancer Research UK being the chosen one for this year’s launch – Billy’s mum sadly died of the disease six years ago. His vision is for this to get bigger and more giving each year.
This man and his work are fascinating. He never seeks the ‘perfect’ shot, yet I believe achieves them. The fact that he never uses a flash or lighting equipment adds to his uniqueness and expertise. Also, Reini does not use professional models or make up artists! There’s still hope for me as stylist then; what an honour it would be to work with this man! I can only imagine how much I’d learn from him.
Reini isn’t interested in intellectualizing his work; he just wants us to interact with it. I’ve never had the pleasure to meet this intriguing man face to face, but we converse on a regular basis, and I wonder why I haven’t featured him before?! His work is outstanding, and has recently been featured in Vogue Italia. However, the acclaim doesn’t interest him; it’s all about his passion, doing what he loves.
My anticipation and nerves in the cab dissipated as I walked the length and breadth of Westfield shopping centre trying get to the Village offices! When I arrived, I heard a ‘Ipad g-list’ girl say “I love that dress!” Someone thought I looked ok, that made me feel better. I walked up and into the vast Net-a-Porter space filled with ‘beautiful’ people. The majority had made a real effort to dress up for Mr Dolce and Mr Gabbana. UK was representing and London was going in hard! I felt proud and ignored a disrespectful female in flip-flops to my left.Celebrity Stylist, Rebekah Roy chaired this talk with singer Kate Nash hosted by The Industry, to explore image and its role in the music business. More specifically, Kate’s experiences. The honesty and openness in which she spoke made me listen intently to her answers to questions put forward from Rebekah and the audience. She spoke of her frustation knowing that she would sell more records if she sexualised her image à la Beyonce or Rihanna. But that just wasn’t her, she also does a lot for charity.
I wasn’t that familiar with her music and a friend in attendance Mr Darkwah sang a snippet of one of her tracks during the after talk drinks. I knew it, but always thought it was sung by Lily Allen! I made a pledge to myself: buy Kate’s album. During the drinks I left Kate alone until the end to have a chat. She is lovely and had no airs and graces – which made me want to support her music all the more.
With great anticipation and not knowing quite what to expect, my friend Stephanie and I went along to seeFela! Jay-Z, Will and Jada Smith were instrumental in bringing this production to us all. This musical is one of the most passionate and powerful musicals I have ever seen. I loved it! It thrusts you right out of your comfort zone. I didn’t just hear the music, the band and the message – I felt it. It was the fascinating life story of the late Nigerian Afrobeat musician and legend – Fela Kuti – played by the brilliant Sahr Ngaujah. Fela’s mother, Funmilayo, was his guiding light and inspiration, more so it seems than his 27 wives! During the 70s and 80s, he used music as his weapon of choice against the corrupt government and military.I’m very clear about my style. My wardrobe is filled with many European boutique brands because I love the cut and style and uniqueness of them. I’ve also found however edgy or on trend, a lot of my clothing has remained contemporary. Dutch brand, SuperTrash is one of my new discoveries. It’s a brand that in their own words was “born in LA and raised in Amsterdam”. Olcay Gulsen is the woman who brought this brand to global status from its Los Angeles roots. The clothes are wearable and distinctive. The A/W collection is no exception I truly adore this brand.I had already secured an interview with Mary Portas’ PR, but with these things you never know it’s going to happen until it actually does…It seemed like an age waiting for Miss Portas, there was a mix of eager press and the buying public, you felt the anticipation in the air. After all, she is a game changer and highly respected.
When she arrived, she immediately mingled with no fear or snobbery. Signing boxes of shoes from her collection. A collection that intentionally has no six-inch heels and nothing that would ruin your feet – a classic range with an edge.
Jill English is an extraordinary woman with an extraordinary talent, at five years old Jill painted a seascape at her mother’s home art studio when she discovered that Jill’s work was as good as the rest of the adult class, and the rest is history. She mainly uses a mix of organic materials, coffee grounds, rose petals etc. as she loves texture.
I asked Jill about her inspirations: “I’m inspired by human beauty. Not just traditional beauty. I am inspired by desire, strength and resilience.” She also said “I like painting with a back story. An image that seems to say something.” During the short time I’ve known Jill, I’ve realised she represents all that inspires her.
With so much talk of severe weather warnings you’re better off investing in this footwear. I could go on about meeting the genius of Mr. Christian Louboutin at the InStyle party and his shoes but it’s all about Aigle wellington boots for Autumn Winter. At last there’s a bonafide alternative to Hunters – so glad!
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Swide by Dolce and Gabbana
- Various articlesOk, so I’m not fluent in five languages, didn’t study Political Science. Nor am I a supermodel humanitarian, deeply in love and life with a rock legend. But one can aspire…This is a sartorial phenomenon unique to men, even when a woman wears a ‘power suit’ well, it doesn’t have the same effect. However much we try, we can’t hijack it with the ‘Boyfriend jacket’ etc.– its rightful place is firmly in a man’s fashion world.Denial is what we women become experts at when it comes to our dress size. Some us just won’t face the facts – especially when we’ve put on weight.
It’s as if to acknowledge an increase in dress size equates to being and feeling less beautiful and attractive. I can relate to that…
What to wear as each decade passes is part and parcel of the evolution of style. It’s essential to be aware so not to become confused or stuck as time goes by.The Beautiful decline...in a relationshipNow, there are some looks whatever your age that just don’t work for instance; an unbuttoned shirt down to the navel à la Simon Cowell is a bare-chested no-no for any man regardless of age, personality or physique - that’s the reality.
There are extremes; to be overly made up like Kim Kardashian or Katie Price 24/7. Or be the woman out there married for over 20 years whose husband has never seen her without makeup, who gets up at the crack of dawn to apply her ‘natural’ look! Like everything in life it’s about balance…What are your standards? Do you let them fall by the wayside once you’re comfortable and settled in a relationship? Isn’t the visual form one of the key factors of attraction?
Is this a classic or a trend?As each season comes upon us, my mission as a stylist is to not only source wearable trends but syphon out the classics from within those trends.I do this so that my clients (and myself) have more of a stable, less throwaway wardrobe as classics stand the test of time, and in these modern days where everyone is tightening their belts and budgets are lower (or non-existent), it makes what I choose all the more crucial.
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- Aug 28, 12
This isn’t the first time I’ve written about this magnificent city. But recent events have compelled me to write this latest piece. This is the city I’ve known with all my heart and soul. I lived in many others over the years but this is my birthplace, my home. Yes, my roots are firmly in Africa, namely Ghana, and they are here too, in London, UK. How
- Jul 31, 12
For some reason I didn't think she would go down this route, but hey I stand corrected. This isn't a criticism she should tread carefully as you can't control the media. And once you go down a certain route there is no going back... This is a major coup for Vanity Fair.
- Jun 13, 12
Korea’s No.1 beauty range is now here in the UK. Yesterday, I went along to Dr.Jart+ press preview launch yesterday at the London Film Museum. When I entered I was encouraged to think about my skincare needs before choosing the right BB for my skin with the help of a maze with questions that directed you to the right product - a choice of four. The experience was fun and
- Feb 14, 12
“I believe that children are our future – teach them well and let them lead their way.” That is exactly what Whitney Houston did for me growing up in the 80s and 90s – she showed me a bright future and taught me so well, a young black girl trying to find herself in a world that confused her and oftentimes isolated her. My first most impactful visual of Whitney was her ‘Greatest love
- Dec 28, 11
New for 2012 Hi, I have spent the last 9 months writing style and beauty features for Dolce and Gabbana's Swide online luxury magazine..I am now happy to announce that I have been given my very own column - Luxury London - An uber cool column focussing on events, hotels, spas and people. London lifestyle in a nutshell. As a born and bred Londoner I couldn't be happier to represent my
- Dec 22, 11
For Spring Summer 2012, Dolce & Gabbana are firmly going back to their roots. Following on from the SS12 womenswear collections, the menswear campaign plays homage to family, tradition and true love. Shot by Mariano Vivanco with an Italian cinematic and comedic vibe in Portofino - Italy. In these times of austerity and uncertainty, Domenico and Stefano intuitively capture real life
- Dec 02, 11
A letter to the great (fashion) loves of my life After attending the British Fashion Awards on Monday and hearing about the Marni/H&M collaboration. I became nostalgic about my past loves and conquests. Not the male kind, but the fashion designer kind... So, dear readers, I hope you don’t mind if I take a trip down memory lane…. I remember the heartache of losing two medusa-head
- Sep 21, 11
My personal blog is similar to London buses. You wait ages and ages for one, then, five come at once! Apologies, busy times. There are FIVE new posts for you! All London Fashion Week related... Five days of traipsing around central London trying to look like I’ve just stepped out from my chauffeur driven car with not a hair out of place, or bead of sweat in sight – is no mean feat! As I’m not
- Sep 21, 11
TODD LYNN SS12 - THE BEST OF LONDON FASHION WEEK Pictures: Yohanna Akladious
- Sep 21, 11
BUNMI KOKO SS12 - THE BEST OF LONDON FASHION WEEK Pictures: Yohanna Akladious
- Sep 21, 11
SHOES, GLORIOUS SHOES!! Pictures: Yohanna Akladious
- Sep 21, 11
ZIAD GHANEM - THE BEST OF LONDON FASHION WEEK SS12 Pictures: Yohanna Akladious
- Jul 21, 11
I am not worthy ;) My party preparation was a full-on military operation, and carried out by New CID cosmetics’ experts; Hair: Isha Samms, Make-up: Michael Phillips. For my part: I prepped my skin with Darphin’s Micellar water, an all-in-one cleanser during the day and the Purifying balm at night a week before the ‘Big event’ to create a spot free, even-toned radiant complexion, Isha
- Jun 26, 11
When I viewed this women's collection, my thoughts were how unfussy and flattering the looks were – wearable chic at its best. Many timeless classics that work for so many of us. Here are my favourites... Pure monochrome chic. A look that demonstrates how easy style can be. A masculine tuxedo with a twist that is oh so feminine. Love the cut-out cape jacket with the sheer golden flecked
- May 16, 11
After attending an event for a new Couture line. I was compelled to put pen to paper. The launch party was in Knightsbridge and filled with very wealthy individuals. Nothing unusual you may say, actually it was, as I have never seen so many surgically altered faces in one place in this city - ever. Women of all ages were present; inflated lips, pulled back faces so tight it looked uncomfortable
- May 04, 11
The 2011 Costume Institute Gala, Monday night's extravaganza was to celebrate the 'Savage Beauty' exhibition in honour of the late Alexander McQueen. This event is the about drama and fantasy of fashion, so I looked for outfits that did just that, and were worn well.. My fave of the night was Gisele who indeed looked like a striking gazelle. The drama was the colour and drape of the dress. You
- Apr 30, 11
One of the unfortunate things about this Royal Wedding is out of the 1,900 guests the photographers/paparazzi only focused on a select few. So my Top 10 is not comprehensive. As I watched live I saw so many amazing outfits. I scoured the internet for many more guest pictures but they could not be found come hell or high water.. Anyway, here are my Top 10 looks. No.1 – Wills and Kate (The Duke
- Apr 17, 11
Firstly, let me apologise for the radio silence, March was an 'event-full' month. I've been so busy with work and loving every minute. There has been no calm after the storm of London Fashion Week... In the fabulous world of fashion everybody is somebody and everybody thinks they’re somebody. The fashion event/party is something of an experience, full of darhlings, wannabees, fashionistas and
- Apr 27, 11
On Thursday, I was kindly invited by DKNY to their first London vs. New York Easter egg hunt and my first ever Easter egg hunt… The rules: 15 clues were sent via twitter. Once the members of the New York or London team had found an easter bunny, we were to tweet a picture of the bunny and product found with it to DKNY PR girl. It kicked off from 3pm. The whistle blew and the chosen few (7 of us
- Feb 28, 11
London Fashion Week for me is about the emerging or struggling designers. As they really need promoting and supporting more so than the A-list designers. I saw beautiful creations from them that could easily have taken centre stage spotlight at the BFC tent. Their collections aren't shown on Style.com or Vogue.com. All the more reason to bring them to you. Some key themes were:Lots of layering
- Feb 27, 11
I know, I know enough already on London Fashion Week but I have to spread the word. It was very quiet at Somerset House compared to previous days, as Milan Fashion Week started on the same day and menswear is generally not as supported as womenswear. I saw three shows, James Long and the much hyped KTZ at the BFC tent and D.GNAK at the Freemason's Hall. No pictures for James Long Link to AW11
- Feb 25, 11
Day 5 of London Fashion Week took me far from the madding crowd - to The Russian Club in the East End, a showcase of extremely talented, independent designers who in their own words: Provide a platform for designers and the fashion forward vanguard to showcase their latest innovations. With a view to highlighting bespoke fashion pieces, whilst promoting difference, and an experimental attitude
- Feb 21, 11
A Karma-Style perspective Dressing up is second nature to me, but when London Fashion Week (LFW) comes round my anxiety levels rise. The pressure to look good is immense. I know I'm not trying to find a solution to world peace, just an outfit, but it's not an easy task. I settled on a black Capucci silk blouse and black Nicole Farhi leather midi skirt, Spanx tights (of course!) and Arturo Chang
- Feb 21, 11
On Saturday I was running late and missed my first show of the day - Bernand Chandran, so went straight to Belle Sauvage instead. It was staged in an old sorting office in Holborn... 13.30pm: Belle Sauvage Whilst we waited, the paps went mad for Diana Vickers (X factor) and others I did not recognise. Alesha from BNTM was also there, I did wonder why she was sitting in the front row and not
- Feb 21, 11
My boiler had broken down in the middle of night, so I awoke to no heating and hot water! As you can imagine getting a plumber in on a Sunday was fun!? After the plumber came and everything was in working order at home, I headed to London Fashion Week to make the 4.30pm Fashion Mode show at Freemason's Hall. Fashion Mode is a collective of three designers Florian Jayet, James Hillman and
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INNER BEAUTY BY KIARA
The supermodel on getting the glow inside and out
I saw this amaze piece of art in a window. I think it was Selfridges hotel. Fantastic!!! I don’t know what it’s called but I’m calling it ‘Saucepan shoe’
I love this picture myself @karma_style @jaimelondonboy front row at LFW not sure what show as I did lots - but what am smiling about? What is camille looking at and what is jaime taking a picture of? I’m clueless. Lol (Taken with instagram)
Backstage at Dolce & Gabbana FW12/13 Menswear show at Milan Fashion Week
Dress: Isabel de Pedro
Necklace: Vintage unsigned
Bag: Emmanuel Katsaros
Man: David Gandy
- Art imitating Life - Dolce & Gabbana SS12 Menswear campaign
For Spring Summer 2012, Dolce & Gabbana are firmly going back to their roots. Following on from the SS12 womenswear collections, the menswear campaign plays homage to family, tradition and true love. Shot by Mariano Vivanco with an Italian cinematic and comedic vibe in Portofino - Italy.
In these times of austerity and uncertainty, Domenico and Stefano intuitively capture real life scenarios - and what we the public want - no more fantasy, we want the real deal, and they are given us just that so beautifully and eloquently.
Real actors were also used, so those of you familiar with Italian TV and cinema I’m sure some of your faves are here. Chiara Francini is breathtakingly beautiful.
Sicilian/Southern Italian spirituality through the art of fashion and cinema.
A brilliant campaign - I love it.
SKET movie soundtrack video
Artists: Shystie, Ghetts and Nolay
Wardrobe/Styling: Karma-Style
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- With Hoberto, CEO of Clayspray. UK Launch
- Major Fashion news!
- At Mizani press breakfast launch in honour of friend of Karma-Style - Shingai Shinowa of The Noisettes who is the new face of luxury products Mizani by L'Oréal. Not only is she a beautiful and talented musician/artist she is a truly inspirational woman. This was a proud moment today.
- One of the scenes from the advert was a Muslim family sitting down for dinner at EID. These are the costumes I put together on set for the actors. Learnt a lot doing my research. It's a wonderful thing to learn and have fun at work. I took this pic after they wrapped filming. I think they look great!
- MET Gala 2013..... Sarah Jessica Parker read the brief and rocked the Punk theme couture style! My best dressed hands down! Punktastic! Phillip Tracey Mohawk headpiece Giles Deacon dress Christian Louboutin boots
- I hope you all are enjoying this UK Bank holiday weekend! I'm working through it all, and this morning I learnt so much about Muslim men and women's clothing and learnt how to tie a scarve in the traditional way - It's all for work and that's why I love doing wardrobe you learn so much more than just straight fashion. I always strive to represent my characters through costume authentically. Happy Bank Holiday!! xx
- New advert from Dolce & Gabbana ...
- *New* Fave Fives on Planet Notion* http://www.planetnotion.com/2013/04/26/fave-fives-spring-edition/
- Beyonce in KENZO with Les TWINS Organization Official
- My clients The Kaiser Chiefs are doing what they do best at the Burberry store right now! Everyone there is enjoying the gig. They are an amazing band and a fab experience working with them!
- Interviewed by MarieClaire.it For their Food+Love feature :) (Fyi if you open it in Google Chrome it translates into English..) http://www.marieclaire.it/Cucina/Camille-Adomakoh-intervista-e-ricetta-della-blogger-londinese
- This evening I have been asked to be a part of a launch so special that I am so honoured and friggin excited about. It has nothing to do with me or fashion or any of that stuff. This is so huge I can sleep. I am bursting to share but I can just yet... I am calling this #OperationWowzersNews that is all I can say for now. But yes I will be putting (annoying) statuses like this up because I have to do bloody something can't just keep totally stumm!! ;)
- Stunning!
- 'I light my own' Look at this amazing work of art by friend of Karma-Style Jill English STUDIO. She inspires me everytime I see one of her pieces. A great artist and person too xx
- Celebrity lash lady and beautician (and mine) Asma Docrat opens her very own Boudoir Beauty Parlour this weekend. Located in Shoreditch.. Get down their for free treatments from Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th and book discounted treatments for the month of April.
- Monica & Joe Easter gift to you all! Enjoy!
- Virgin Airlines launch a glass bottomed plane! Amazing but not for me.
- Don't forget peeps :::> I'm judging 'ShoesdayTuesday'... So Tweet or Instagram your shoes with the hashtag #ShoesDayTuesday and tag Upper Street from now until end of tomorrow (26th). I want so see all your fabulous footwear! Thanx ;)
- So happy that the girl group The Saturdays have gotten to No.1 and have the fastest selling single of the year! Worked with them on their previous video '30 days' and can say they were all a dream and lots of fun to work with. They truly deserve their success. And Karma-Style looks forward to working with them again! :)
- And another one of Danny Sapani looking very dapper on the red carpet
- British actor Danny Sapani plays the lead villain alongside Vincent Cassel in Danny Boyle's new film Trance. The premiere was last night. He was Karma-Styled for the red carpet and event. Here are a few pics I found on Getty and Contact Music
- A happy client makes me so so happy. Just finished fittings with actor and lead villain in the Trance movie Danny Sapani. He is a pleasure to work with..watch this space. Tomorrow, he'll be wearing DUCHAMP LONDON Oliver Sweeney and Leo Joseph to the premiere.
- Good morning Karma-Style ladies.. I have been asked to judge an event called 'ShoesdayTuesday' by bespoke shoe makers Upper Street and EdenCanCan.. All you have to do is Tweet or Instagram your shoes with the hashtag #ShoesDayTuesday and tag Upper Street be they down to earth or super glam as long as you love them. It's all good.. The winner gets to design their own pair of shoes.... Oh and I promise I'll they'll be no bias in my judging decisions ;)
