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Ethical, stylish & totally fabulous! 30 Nov 2009

TLSP5861 Kelly Knox @Models for Diversity,Makeup Emily Jan Williams, Dress Minna.co.uk,Stockings Cervin,BagMakki, Photographer Terri TLSphoto Stylist Lupe Castro We are very fortunate to know and work with some amazing people in the fashion industry and Lupe Castro, an ethical fashion stylist who found us via our friends at Fur Coat No Knickers is no exception. We lent her some shoes recently for a photoshoot and the results are amazing, have a look at some of the shots here on our blog. Because we love to be involved with companies and individuals with passions like ours, we caught up with Lupe for a quick chat...

M.Cheetham photographer0361,Amanda Models of diversity, Ethical Stylist Lupe Castro, Dress Amoosi, stockings Cervin, Shoes Rachel Simpson,Jewellery Kate Hamilton Hunter,Make up Alexis Day.Venue The Westbury Tell us a bit about your company, who you are, where you started out
I am an experienced and passionate independent ethical fashion stylist, working with individuals, celebrities, the media and fashion industry to ensure stunning, individual looks coupled with the very cutting edge of ethical, traceable, sustainable fashion and style. I also do sourcing and styling for magazine and advertising shoots, catwalks and shows.

TLSP6208,Shafina at Models for Diversity,Makeup Alexis Day, DressAnatomyFa shion,Shoes Rachel Simpson,Stockings Cervin,Jewellery Kate HH Stylist Lupe Castro Whats your best seller?
Hmmm I guess what I love doing best and what gives me the biggest buzz making the clothes that women wear, that reflects the real personality they are.

What should the 21st century Fashionista be looking out for next season?
Lots of Gold and Coral Red, medium sized prints..

Which designer from your industry inspires you and why?
Crumb! hard question - I love so many I am in awe of the way some just cut clothing to reveal the figures so beautifully

TLSP6160Amanda &Ollie Models of diversity, Ethical Stylist Lupe Castro, Dress Amoosi, Jewellery Kate Hamilton Hunter,Stockings Cervin,Make up Alexis Day. DJ from Lipman &Sons for HireVenue The Westbury Mayfair Celebrity shoppers, anyone we know?
Recently for shoots I have styled Deborah Meadon and Miranda Richardson, I love and admire both so it was mind blowing!!!

What are you looking forward to for the rest of the year?
Styling Summer Rayne Oaks and seeing Rachels new collection!

Describe your personal style
Glamour to get you noticed

What is your biggest fashion faux pas?
Aha that would be telling - involves a fancy dress party that wasnt and a 1950s swim suit!

TLSP6231T,Shafina at Models for Diversity,Makeup Alexis Day, DressAnatomyFa shion,Shoes Rachel Simpson,Stockings Cervin,Jewellery Kate HH Stylist Lupe Castro Think back to your first shoe purchase when you were younger, describe them please. They were silk, a gorgeous rich noticeable blue with lots of Swarovski. I think they might have been Rayne got a whiff that someone was selling their collection.and I fell in love!

What is your favourite pair of Rachel Simpson shoes?
Hard question, I love so many of them particularly Lily, Bijou, Perla (the latter are so fab on wider feet)

Describe Rachel Simpson Shoes in three words.
Glamour. Vintage with comfort.
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With thanks to Terri Shield and Michael Cheetham for the fantastic photography. Also thank to the gorgeous models from Models of Diversity.