Thursday, March 29, 2012

It's Sunny!

How lovely is the weather?! It makes everything much easier and more fun, waking up, going to uni, doing lunch, anything is more fun with the sun out.
I got this little metallic pink top from Topshop initially for a photoshoot with the intention to take it back afterwards, but then I tried it on & kinda liked it so it ended up staying in my wardrobe. I didn't wanna go over the top summery so I teamed it with my panther print joggers & zip up sandals.







Uni Style

My friend took a picture of me the other week for the street style page of a magazine she's creating for final major project. I can't wait to see the finished product! 


I'm wearing...
01. Shawl // Zara
02. PVC Leggings // Topshop
03. Wedge Boots // H&M
04. Galaxy Bag // Vivienne Westwood
05. Skull Scarf // Alexander McQueen

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Spring/Summer Heels.. Miu Miu Style

Unfortunately these Miu Miu glitter booties (center) are long sold out & have been for a while now.. However I've began to notice the high street catching on with their Miu Miu influenced shoes. 
Summer shades? Check. Banana heel? Check. Dipped in glitter? Check.
Yep, these are the next best things!


Mint Green Banana Heels // Miss Selfridge // £59
Coral "Keep Me Court" // Office // £65
"Jazzhands" Peep Toes (available in coral, nude & lilac) // Topshop // £60

My Ever Growing Wish List...

I love this time of year when the weather gets nicer & all the high season summer stuff hits down in stores.. There's so much stuff I'm lusting for at the minute, mainly bottoms (as you can see) but I'm so bored of jeans & am in dire need of a change on the trouser front!


01. Eastern Tropic Trousers // Warehouse // £38.00
02. Snake Harems // H&M // £14.99
03. Tie Dye Shorts // Zara // £22.99
04. Leather Sleeve Jacket // Warehouse // £60.00
04. Floral Printed Trousers // Zara // £29.99
05. Nude Platform Courts // Topshop // £65.00

Jewellery Focus

I am obsessed with jewellery. More so than clothes maybe, I've always been a bit of a magpie when it comes to a bit of embellishment. I'm really particular with what jewellery I wear, I'm not too fond of high street jewellery as you find it's so mass produced & you WILL see everybody else wearing it too. Here's my staple pieces that I feel naked without...


01. Marc by Marc Jacobs Rose Gold Watch
02. Cabinet Purple Haze Studs
03. Sakdidet Road Skull Necklace
04. YSL Arty Ring
05. Zoe & Morgan "Forget Me Knot"
06. Zoe & Morgan Snake Eternity Ring

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Work Wear

I work for Warehouse & absolutely love my job. I've worked in retail for over six years (eek) in a variety of high street stores, but I can hand on heart say Warehouse is the best place I've worked at. Not only for the amazing clothes, but my team, my concession, & how I get treated completely top trumps every store I've worked at before.

It's been so gorgeous outside today so I took the opportunity to wear this super bright Palm Mirage t-shirt teamed with bleached super skinny jeans. I struggled to find some shoes to match, as I love wearing heels but all of my summer shoes are open toe (which is apparently a criminal health and safety offence in a department store).. So I popped into H&M and bought these blue suede bad boys just before my shift.

The perk of my job.. fun uniform!

£14.99, what a steal!

Palm Mirage T-shirt- £35
Super Skinny Jeans- £40
Blue Suede Shoes- £14.99 (H&M)


Monday, March 26, 2012

Lately

With my final major project deadline looming & so much over time at work, I haven't made much time for blogging these last few days. I've mainly been finishing off my jewellery collection, photographing it for my look book & having the odd night out/hungover mornings.

It's been sunny but I didn't want to be the standard British person & go out in my hot pants so I've switched my usual black jeans to some super bleached ones & teamed it with a crop top to start the transition into my summer look. I got this lilac American Apparel hoodie for my birthday & adore the colour as it's perfect for spring. You may also spot I dip dyed my hair pink for the day for a photo shoot, but I'm considering getting it permanently in the near future...


I finally got to wear my skully top without freezing my love handles off! I got this from Zara in London when I was at Fashion Week and absolutely love it. I teamed it with my new Topshop sandals that were an eBay win last week, & I think I'll be wearing them so much over summer. 




Today I've been photographing for my look book, which hasn't been too easy with my cat barging his way in at any given opportunity. Ideally he would be my model, but he's a stubborn little brute and doesn't take too kindly to authority so I opted for this ceramic cat instead, which actually belonged to my nan & has been in the family for years. You can spot a sneak preview of my look book, I'm so excited with how it's coming together! I'll definitely release it online when it's complete so watch this space.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Shoe Lust

I narrowly missed a pair of these shoes on eBay a few weeks ago in a frantic bidding war (outbid by £1!!!!!) but fortunately another pair popped up on my regular search for "Topshop shoes size 4", and they worked out £15 cheaper too! eBay is nuts & I get totally bid crazy, so maybe it was karma that I missed out on them first time round. Now I've got to build up from my feet & create an outfit....


Monday, March 19, 2012

Wonderland Explorers

I did another photo shoot for my friends final major project today, we had so much fun strolling through the woods with her two little puggies and some crazy props. Here's a few behind the scenes shots....







Thursday, March 15, 2012

20's Glam

Today I modelled for my friends shoot as part of her final major project. Her theme was a modern take on 1920's fashion and it was so much fun to shoot, running around a manor house was the best way to spend a Thursday afternoon.
Here are a few of my favourite shots, enjoy!











Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Birthday Outfits

I'm a bit of a diva when it comes to finding a dress for my birthday, it all gets a bit sweet sixteen. But I only get one a year so I use it as an excuse to wear two dresses.
I had a meal with my family on my actual birthday then went out the day after to town with my nearest & dearest, having a joint celebration with my uni babe Sophie.


#1
Dress- Ark, Belt- H&M, Necklace- Sakdidet Road, Ring- YSL, Bag- Vivienne Westwood, Boots- Topshop

#2
Dress- Rare, Ring- YSL, Bag- Zara, Shoes- Office


P R O G R E S S.

For my final major project & start up business modules I'm setting up my own jewellery label. It's been so much harder than I initially thought but at least I'm challenging myself. Here's a couple of rings I made as prototypes, I love how they turned out so since this I've bought some rose quartz, tigers eye and hematite stones to make some more.



Welcome // Happy Birthday

Hi all!
So I decided with my coming of age it was time to start a fresh on the blogging front. I recently turned 22 & my life at the minute seems all a bit up in the air.
I'm in my final year of my Foundation Degree, undergoing my final major project (which I'll be keeping you updated on!) & I have just been accepted onto a one year top up degree at Nottingham Trent doing International Fashion Business, which starts in October. With this I'm working lots at Warehouse & doing as much work experience which I can to relate back to my course with a British jewellery designer. Life's hectic, but good.

I thought I'd start my blog with a birthday post, I had an amazing birthday thanks to my lovely boyfriend, family & friends. Here are some of my highlights...

My presents from James, he always does the best wrapping.. this year featured pastel coloured elephants holding balloons.
A lil summin summin from Net-a-porter.

My uni girls got me these super cute little Marc By Marc Jacobs studs that I never take off.


My main present, & my first ever Westwood bag, which has barely left my side.

& my YSL.. Something I've been lusting after for months.
Books Galore...

A new Chanel that I've yet to try.
Salt & pepper kitties (that I definitely won't be using for condiments).
Zoe & Morgan (my absolute fave jewellery designer) eternity ring.

Ready for my birthday meal! Dress by Ark.
Tequila faces!!
Our night out, my dress is from Rare & the shoes are by Office.
Birthday Babes.
My Bestie.
What I found in my handbag.
Cheesing it up in Babylon.