My Style Blog & Fashion Diary
Sunday, 9 February 2014
Saturday, 8 February 2014
Pretty in Black
I was off to an Indie Night, and felt like being comfortable but pretty. I love black, and ever since coming to Uni, that's all I've been wearing and no idea why - beforehand I used to rock out the prints and colours, what's changed!? I paired my favourite high waisted black jeans from Primark which were a bargain £11 (I think!) which are a replica of Topshop's Joni jeans and are such a good fit, I've even had people ask me if they're Topshop - that's why I love Primark! then a simple baggy vest from H&M. As the title - the Pretty represents my kimono from Miss Selfridge which was part of a Buy 1 get 1 Free deal in their closing down sale in the city and the Black - well that represents a majority of my outfit, obviously. To finish off this outfit, I chucked on my cut out black platform heeled boots which I live in, literally - just because they go with everything and anything! then my long cross string necklace and my usual night out studded shoulder bag which is a perfect size to fit my purse, lipstick (night out essentials).
Kimonos are such a wardrobe staple for summer or winter and perfect for layering, summer in the day and winter on a night out? This one is probably one of the few which reflect the traditional shape of a kimono and the sewn print is just beautiful - Roses are my favourite and when I saw this kimono, I just had to have it - especially being on a deal of buy 1 get 1 free!
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| String cross necklace - Primark, Black vest - H&M, Kimono - Miss Selfridge, Black High Waist Jeans - Primark, Cut Out Platform Boots - eBay, Black Frill Socks - Primark, Studded Shoulder Bag - H&M |
'I can't believe this is Primark!'
Every time I've shown this collection, every single person could not believe this was Primark. The LookBook has that Urban vibe but with the Spring/Summer pastels, it adds that girlyness to the outfits. Current trends are on point: the pastels, the check print, the pink biker jacket, the co-ordinates and more! When I see this, I wonder why people spend so much money on Topshop items when you can just get a near replica of something from Primark - maybe quality is probably the main reason but I've always chosen Primark over Topshop because most things from Primark have lasted me longer than Topshop items. Don't get me wrong, I still love Topshop but with the head merchandiser leaving and moving onto rival retailer Primark.. Primark is really starting to take on that Topshop look but offer products at affordable high street prices! Anyway, I'm absolutely loving this Spring/Summer collection and really still can't believe it's Primark! It's fantastic to see how much it is growing as a retailer and that it is becoming a trendy store rather than just somewhere you go to buy basics or cheap children's clothes. I always find myself splurging out in Primark but never find myself doing the same in Topshop because the prices are so different for such similar items - I'm all about the bargains, so maybe that's why I have these views. I just suggest everybody to give Primark a chance because you will be surprised to what you can find in there nowadays - c'mon, check out this new collection/lookbook.. Amazing!
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| I have that exact outfit - bottom left! |
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| Urban hair and make-up giving an edge to these girly outfits - great contrast between current trends! |
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| Retro sunglasses and accessories - bringing back the 90's |
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| Co-ordinates, Jerseys and 50's flared skirts - all looking alike cause of the pastel colours - classy, urban and vintage.. |
Monday, 3 February 2014
Fresh Daisies
Daisies have become a big trend, not in Spring or Summer though, in Winter!? And I love it. I've always been a fan of floral print and the fact that it is now an all rounder trend, the print is featured in all sorts of clothing from simple summer dresses, evening wear to knitwear and casual wear - like my t-shirt below.
This outfit was one of them early morning, rushed outfits but I ended up quite liking it later on in the day! I definitely went for the comfortable t-shirt/jeans look - with my favourite mummy jeans which were given to me by my mum's friend (proper 80's jeans!). Finishing off the outfit with a bowler hat to hide a 'bad hair day', black and white boots to match my tee and my western fringed, black leather jacket which I live in!
Anyway, look out for all the winter floral, get involved in the trend and also be prepared for summer too - if you're not a person to wear bright floral prints or girly prints in general!
Last but not least, it's about time I've got actual photographs rather than mirror selfies for my blog! At last..
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| Bowler Hat - H&M, Fringed Leather Jacket - River Island, Daisy Oversized Tee - Primark, Buckle Belt - Primark, Mummy Jeans - Mum's friend, White Gold Buckle Boots - River Island, Black Frill Socks - Primark |
It's been a while..
So today, I photographed a photo-shoot for my friend's fashion design Uni project - 'White Project'. I also styled the model's hair and make-up, very simply with square smoky eyes and a straight back high ponytail - then my friend produced an accessory for the ponytail (sport luxe hair!?). This was the first ever time I used the photography studio at Uni and I loved it, made me miss photography so much! I really hope I will be able to use my camera and the studio more throughout my time here. Anyway, here are one of my favourite shots from this morning:
Thursday, 30 January 2014
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