What I Wore in 2012

Fringe Freak

Fringing is probably one of my all time favourite trends, everrrr. It can look all bohemian or you can do it with leather to make it rock and roll. This Kimono is dead old from H&M but spotted it the other day in there so they must have brought it back in! I have several fringed kimonos in different colours and lengths - much like my leather jacket collection - I just can't get enough!! 

Please excuse the serious face - it was dead chilly this morning. Don't let the sun make a fool of you...

Today I'm wearing:

Kimono - H&M 

Dress - Topshop

Necklace - ASOS

Legging - Primark

Boots - Jeffrey Campbell

Ass Kicking

It's painful to blog this little but it's been a bit manic recently and frankly my wardrobe just isn't feeling special enough for to want to show the internet! I've just arrived home from a (long!) day at work here was what I was wearing.

Today I'm Wearing:

Tee -Topshop

Skirt - River Island

Shoes - Office

Necklace - Asos

Sorry for the manky background and weird lighting!

Backwards Man

I love a good dress or top that you can wear backwards! It just means you've got so many more options to style your outfits with the same clothes. This button up cardigan with cut out shoulders is amazing on the right way but even better backwards - it just makes it look like there's more detail in the clothing and the new dip back is kind of cool.

Today I'm wearing it with a smart shirt and some high waisted beaded shorts for a smart-casual feeling

Today I'm Wearing:

Cardigan - Forever 21

Shorts - Forever 21

Shirt - Warehouse

Necklace - Freedom at Topshop

Boots - Jeffrey Campbell

Thrifted Thursday

Scowling at the camera is not a good look and now I'm writing this post the sun has gone in... Sorry for the squints, scowls and seething looks - it honestly felt like I was smiling the whole time.

Yesterday I went to Wimbledon Car boot sale. It was awesome and I'll be going again. Don't get me wrong it was a giant jumble of jumble in its purest form but then there were lots of tiny treasures floating about everywhere. I spent a total of £8 yesterday and came back with a bag full of goodies. 

Today I'm Wearing:

Tartan 100% Wool Skirt - Wimbledon Car Boot Sale (for £1!)

DIY dyed Boots - Jeffrey Campbell at Office

Fringe bag - Mischa Barton at House of Fraser

Faux fur shawl - River Island

Top - Urban Outfitters

Necklace - Wimbledon Car Boot Sale (£1.50!)

Men's Shoot Pattern Clash

One of my first ever menswear shoots! Last weekend I got to collaborate with Sarina Scheepers who is (and has been for a significant time) very high up on my Inspiration List! Very talented and pretty much amazing, she takes me with her on these exciting fashion adventures and I'm reeling at the results. 

I decided on the theme Pattern Clash. Think florals mixed with stripes, tartan, Aztec, brocade and general jazz - all married together by complementary colour tones. It's a mixture of the very Old pulled from some of London's best vintage and thrift stores; and very New from this year's graduate designers from the local fashion schools.

Photographer :: Sarina Scheepers

MUA :: Justyna Ilczuk

Model :: Peter @ Oxygen Model Management

If you're interested in any of the credits, please get in touch.

AW 12 Ankle Boots Wish List

1. Office Wedge Strap boots - £85

2. Jeffrey Campbell Platforms - £60

3. Purple Suede Dr. Martens - £110

4. Irregular Choice Outlet faux fur boots

5. ASOS Snake bow boots - £63.50

6. Office Cut out Wedge metal tip boots - £95

7. Topshop Unique Paaded Toe Cap boots - £120

8. Topshop Alien boots - £95

Pleather you like it or not.

My Pleather skirt finally arrived from China! This season a leather skirt is a bit of a must-have and I had my eye on the Zara studded rara skirt but its £75.... So while a wait for a payday/pop-up presents/miracles/or money to fall out of my ears I bought this pleather alternative from eBay. I plan to stud it up once they come in the post too. So I've teamed it with my ages-old jumper and my ancient but reliable faith  wedges.

Today I'm wearing:

Jumper with faux fur epaulettes - Next

Necklace - eBay

Skirt - eBay

Wedges - Faith

Ball and Chain

It's been a blue month! Unintentionally as it's certainly not reflecting any form of somber moods, chills or tranquility. Perhaps even the opposite; I'm so busy I feel like my head might just explode - with fashion weeks in full swing and shoots to book. Today I'm wearing something else I snatched up at a bargain price of $2.50 in the States: my velvet shirt. 

Today I'm Wearing:

Velvet shirt - Florida, USA

Body Chain - ASOS

Leggings - Topshop

Shoes - Office

True Blue

Sorry hugely for the squinting - its so sunny! What a lovely day for blue. I've spent this afternoon in the garden, not working but enjoying the company of a fox who decided quite confidently to sunbathe next to me. They're more like cats than dogs - they play and chase bits of floating fluff and butterflies and sunbathe! 

This is the Kimono I picked up in Florida in a daytime look - but I'm going out for dinner tonight and probably won't change...

Today I'm wearing blue:

Kimono - Florida, USA

Necklace - ASOS

Dress - Urban Outfitters

Shoes - Jazzhands at Topshop

Holiday Haul

A big reason for being massively absent in August was that I spent a good chunk of three weeks holidaying in Florida. It was the best - all you can eat full fat, fully greasy, feeling full food; soft American accents; the sun; Disney; and of course, the shopping. I'd already made a shopping list and saved for items of brands which I knew would be cheaper in the States but that rapidly went out the window when I came face to face with thrift stores and flea markets - something I could have never anticipated.

Here's the fashion haul vid of some of my favourite things I picked up out there. I spent less than $200 overall in three weeks and came back with at least 7-10kg more! 

The day after visiting Disney - and feeling very Minnie Mouse inspired....

Minnie Mouse Headphone!

My gorgeous new double faced watched sitting pretty.