Hello hello, I've not written anything in a few days as I've been busy working and trying to organise an enormous amount of clothes to sell on eBay which is probably one of the most tedious tasks ever. Most of these clothes are old vintage pieces I've picked up here and there so it inspired me to do a post on vintage clothes and more importantly charity shop gems. I know a lot of people who wouldn't shop for vintage clothes because number one they usually smell like a musty granny and two because someone's already worn them. For me though that's exactly the appeal. I don't know why but I love the idea that someone somewhere wore the clothes that I'm now wearing and loved them, is that weird? maybe. I just think that vintage clothes are great because there's usually only ever one of everything so you'll always have an individual piece and the price is usually very reasonable (unless you're looking at vintage Chanel, that's pricey!) If I'm honest I would absolutely love to be able to afford designer vintage pieces but sadly they're just not in my price range, sometimes you find the odd designer scarf while rummaging through a basket in a charity shop though which is always great. The only designer thing I've ever come across was a Christian Dior men's silk shirt and I actually didn't even know it was designer until I got it home, which was a lovely surprise. Mainly though vintage pieces would usually be between £10-40 which is decent enough, especially if you consider that Urban Outfitters have now got Urban renewal where they "re-do" vintage pieces and slap a big old price tag on them and people actually buy these things just because Urban Outfitters sell them! Come on girls and boys, if you went to your local charity or vintage shops you'd find these things for half the price and you could do them up yourselves. I'm not trying to criticise Urban Outfitters here I mean they're one of my favourite shops but I think that paying that amount of money for re-worked denim shorts is a sin when you could find a pair of old jeans and cut them up yourself. Be wise with your money people! I suppose I say this because I don't have endless amounts of money so I'm always trying to find a bargain wherever I go, but no one should throw their money away like that. I used to work in a vintage shop in Belfast before I moved over to Liverpool and something that I found a lot of customers saying was that they didn't know where to begin to look because nothing is laid out on a mannequin for them. I understand that Topshop has things laid out beautifully and it's therefore easier to find but if you actually take the time to rummage through charity shops I promise you you'll find some hidden gems. If that is your idea of hell then you could try some online vintage boutiques or even vintage fairs, they have less things and usually only display their best pieces so less crap to go through. Recently in Belfast a new type of Vintage fair has popped up, Lola's Vintage is a kilo sale which means that you pay for your clothes per kilo (£20 per kilo) so you could get yourself about 3 or 4 items depending on weight for £20, what a great idea! These fairs are held every month and they have some amazing clothes there, it's especially great because there's cakes and drinks and a DJ playing so you can have a boogie while rummaging. The next one hasn't been announced yet but if you search for them on Facebook "Lola's Vintage" the page will keep you up to date on everything.
Another great page that I found on Facebook is called "Come Together Clothing" the owner Kirsty sources all the best vintage clothes from up and down the country and brings them to fairs mainly in Birmingham, Redditch, Chester & Liverpool.
Vintage fairs are great to find one off pieces and they're usually a bit more expensive as the clothes are hand picked, but if you're looking for cheap pieces that are one offs and something a bit different then I urge you to go to your local charity or vintage shop. The charity shop money goes to a great cause and the owners are always so grateful for business in a world dominated by high street. It may not always be your thing but there's no harm in looking, so give it a go! You never know what you might find :)
Love and kisses,
Katie.
Wednesday, 31 July 2013
Friday, 26 July 2013
Always time for camo..
There was a thunderstorm today so I thought it was the perfect excuse for me to wear all black again, yay! I went for my favourite slouchy harem pants that I got years ago in Primark that seem to have been a timeless investment. My t-shirt is actually just a plain black one from h&m that's been dipped in bleach by my very artistic little sister and turned orange and my jacket I found in the Topshop sale for £20! I know last year was the year of the camo but I will always love a good camouflage jacket. I like how this one is cropped and has a fur collar so it's not quite like the ones that EVERYONE wore last year but still a nod to the camo invasion of 2012. My rings here are a pack from h&m which are their take on those Balenciaga ones that everyone is dying about and were only £4. My necklace is the ASOS version of the Celiné ID chain which cost me £15.
My shoes are Deena & Ozzy from Urban Outfitters but they're actually pretty wrecked since I wore them to death last year so I won't give you a close up of them haha! Thanks for reading,
Love and kisses,
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Tuesday, 23 July 2013
A very royal baby..
Now if there's one thing I love on this earth it's a good old theme. Themed parties, themed cupcakes, anything with a theme really and you can be sure that I'll love it. I don't know if this has stemmed from my obsession with dressing up as a little girl (well I say little girl but I still dress up at every chance possible) or maybe it's because I've always loved the idea that when you dress up you can become a totally different person. This is probably why I also love wearing sunglasses, I always say you can be anyone you want to be behind a pair of sunglasses and it's true! Back to themes though, today I'm channeling probably one of the most well known themes in Britain, "Rule Britannia". Think Kate Moss for Mario Testino in that Union Jack jacket and trousers, now minus Kate Moss, add me and make it less attractive and you've got my very own royal baby outfit. I'm not particularly into the royal family, I mean I don't mind them but they're just sort of there aren't they? They don't really DO anything except sit around and be posh all day, but I suppose I wouldn't mind being a royal so who am I to criticise eh? No one really cared that much about them until the addition of the nations favourite - Kate Middleton. She's just perfect isn't she? she's like that person that everyone wants to be friends with in school who always has nice hair and clothes and is smart as well as beautiful, everyone should hate her but we're all so enchanted by her that we just bury our jealousy and praise her instead. So if we love Kate so much of course we're going to love her new little baby boy who will grow up to become a little heart throb and your granny will say "oh you should get yourself a nice boy like the prince", you know it's going to happen. Anyway enough about that, I need to get this outfit posted so I can sit in front of the TV to get a glimpse of him as he comes out of the hospital!
Lots of love and kisses,
Katie.
Lots of love and kisses,
Katie.
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| Red White & Blue Shirt - Vintage Trousers- River Island Shoes - Kurt Geiger |
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| Royal Jewels Michael Kors watch Topshop necklace Sparkle nail art by me |
Monday, 22 July 2013
Copy Cats..
Hello again!
I was just looking at my instagram and realised that I'd posted about Kenzo jumpers and forgotten all about my post I said I'd do on designer copy cats on the high street, whoops! So basically I was having a snoop in the Topshop sale and found an amazing jumper with a tiger on it which is almost identical to the Kenzo one except for the print on the jumper (and of course the quality but shh.) What's even better is that the jumper was only £18 in the sale which is great knowing that I could pretend I was in Kenzo when really my jumper was about 300 pounds cheaper than the original :-)
The thing that I hate about myself most is that I have the most expensive taste, give me a page of items and you're guaranteed that I will pick the most expensive without even meaning to, maybe I've just got an eye for quality ;) but really though, I hate it. I always want something that I could never afford so I make it my mission to find a similar but cheaper option and considering almost everything on the high street is inspired by the catwalk I always manage to find something. I've decided to do a special post for all of you who want some new clothes but don't get paid until the end of the month; my top 5 under £25!
Number one is this amazing mesh crop top from Motel Rocks. These are a big hit this summer, especially considering we're in the middle of (or coming to an end of) a heatwave! You could wear this over your bikini on the beach or you could throw it on over a really lovely bra or bandeau and pair with a pair of denim shorts/disco pants to head out for the night. Also this is only £19 which is a very decent price for one of the most wanted items of clothing this summer.
Number two is a rather raunchy mesh bra from Smut, if you're not already familiar with Smut and their infamous "Naughty Vicar" t-shirt then get acquainted because their clothes are amazing. This bra is not for the faint hearted but I really love mesh bra's. I find them much more comfortable to wear, especially in the summer heat. This is priced at £16 and would work well underneath the mesh crop top from Motel Rocks, if you don't mind flashing a bit of nip that is ;)
What do you know, number three is a kimono (surprise surprise) which I mentioned I am in love with this summer. If I haven't already mentioned I am all about monochrome, I'm pale so I don't think bright colours suit me that much and I tend to wear a lot of black and white so this Aztec print kimono (£21.99) from Misguided is perfect for me. The great thing about a kimono is that it can change the most simple outfit into something amazing AND the short sleeves on this won't make you feel so guilty about wearing black in the summer.
Next up at number four are Juju Jellies which are just an absolute must for the summer time. These particular jelly shoes are a different style to the usual ones that everyone is wearing but I think they are adorable and are only £6.50 in the ASOS sale (everyone calm down and thank ASOS later.) Sadly you don't get to choose your colour because these are in the sale but I think these off yellow/lime ones are perfect anyway and nice and bright to go with all the monochrome items you've just bought (I'm such a bad influence.)
And last but not least my fifth item is going to have to be an accessory to complete your look so I'm going to go against my rule of always buying Primark sunglasses and instead suggest these Gina metal trim ones from Boohoo. Again black, I'm sorry I just can't help but be drawn to it! Black is a good choice for sunglasses though as you can wear them with any outfit. Even better that these are only £10 so a good investment to complete your summer look. I'm like the clothing devil on your shoulder....
Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope I've not tempted you too much if you are really short on money ATM like me. Thankfully I start my new job on Saturday so you will all be subjected to my constant posting when I spend all my wages on clothes.
The thing that I hate about myself most is that I have the most expensive taste, give me a page of items and you're guaranteed that I will pick the most expensive without even meaning to, maybe I've just got an eye for quality ;) but really though, I hate it. I always want something that I could never afford so I make it my mission to find a similar but cheaper option and considering almost everything on the high street is inspired by the catwalk I always manage to find something. I've decided to do a special post for all of you who want some new clothes but don't get paid until the end of the month; my top 5 under £25!
Number one is this amazing mesh crop top from Motel Rocks. These are a big hit this summer, especially considering we're in the middle of (or coming to an end of) a heatwave! You could wear this over your bikini on the beach or you could throw it on over a really lovely bra or bandeau and pair with a pair of denim shorts/disco pants to head out for the night. Also this is only £19 which is a very decent price for one of the most wanted items of clothing this summer.
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| Find this here at http://www.motelrocks.com/shop/products/Motel-Lulu-Mesh-Crop-Top-in-Black.html |
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| Find this product here at http://www.smutclothing.co.uk/product/smu-mesh-bra |
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| Find it here at http://www.missguided.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/79776/s/lorayne-aztec-waterfall-kimono/ |
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| Find them here at http://www.asos.com/Juju/Juju-Petra-Lime-Slingback-Flat-Sandals/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2800425&cid=1931&Rf-400=13871&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Lime |
| Find them here at http://www.boohoo.com/restofworld/accessories/icat/accessories/sunglasses/gina-metal-trim- sunglasses/invt/azz56465 |
Thanks for taking the time to read this and I hope I've not tempted you too much if you are really short on money ATM like me. Thankfully I start my new job on Saturday so you will all be subjected to my constant posting when I spend all my wages on clothes.
Lots of love and kisses,
Katie.
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Friday, 19 July 2013
Too hot for trousers..
Note to self: don't wear denim in the sunshine. Excuse my wearing of the same blouse but I haven't been home (although I did change my trousers which I brought thinking it would be cold, it wasn't.) These high waisted Levi 501s are my absolute favourite thing to wear because they go with everything and pinch your waist in at its smallest point which is very flattering. They cost me £30 from a vintage shop in Liverpool and you can find them in most vintage or charity shops, roll up the bottom for the ultimate 80s look. My blouse is the same as before from Urban Outfitters and my fedora hat was £8 from H&M last year, Misguided do a great version on their website and it even comes in burgundy so you can buy two :) My bag is from Primark and cost me £10 but I think it looks rather expensive and is one of my favourite purchase of the year, it's a complete Mary Poppins bag and holds everything but the kitchen sink!
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Thursday, 18 July 2013
OOTD
Hiiiyas! I decided today to do a little mobile post in between my next blog and this is my first ever outfit post as well :) Most fashion blogs usually consist of people posting their own outfits for others to see so I thought I'd give it a go. Sadly I don't own as many lovely clothes as most of the bloggers online but ah well I'll try and make the best of what I have! Today I'm wearing a Primark Aztec print maxi skirt that I grabbed last minute before I left Liverpool (obviously they wouldn't have this in Belfast!) which cost £10 and my favourite summer shirt; my mint green floaty shirt from Urban Outfitters which only cost me £5 in their summer sale last year. My boots are from Office and are the one thing I own which I never have off me, partly because they cost me £85 but it was worth it. So without the boots my outfit cost me a total of £15 and you can find this sort of thing everywhere now. The best place to find maxi skirts I feel is in a charity shop, there's always tonnes of 90's maxi dresses with wacky prints on them and they're usually no more than £7. You'd also be surprised what gems you can find at the back of your mums/aunts/granny's wardrobe so go and have a rummage and see what you can find! Maxi dresses on a hot day are always a winner.
P.S I've tied this skirt up with a bobble to show a bit of ankle clevage so I wasn't walking around looking like a nun, give it a go if you want to jazz things up a bit ;)
Thanks for reading!
Love,
Katie.
P.S I've tied this skirt up with a bobble to show a bit of ankle clevage so I wasn't walking around looking like a nun, give it a go if you want to jazz things up a bit ;)
Thanks for reading!
Love,
Katie.
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Saturday, 13 July 2013
Sun is shining, the weather is sweet...
Hi guys, I know I haven't written anything in a while but it's sunny outside and this NEVER happens in Belfast so I've been out trying to tan myself. If like me you're whiter than white and reflect the sunshine then you'll probably not have tanned either, but never fear because I've found a great new tan for us all to fake it with. It's called Xen Tan and it's just great! most people I know are religious about sun beds but I'm far too lazy to constantly go on them so fake tan it is. Usually I find most tans drag on my skin because I have quite dry skin or else they'll all just wash off in the shower but this tan is definitely a contender for the best one I've used. If you go on the website http://www.xen-tan.co.uk/ you can order online or find where your local stockists are and even better which salons use it for spray tans. I'm wearing the dark lotion (236ml) that costs £28.99 which isn't bad considering you don't need to use a lot to get a nice bronzed even look, so it lasts for a while. Usually I would wear medium but this washes off to leave you with a nice glow instead of a horrible dirty brown colour like most tans. The great thing about this is it starts to develop immediately and you can see it on your skin so you know if you've missed a bit while applying, plus it only takes 3 hours to fully develop - the white girls guide to quick tanning.
I completely digressed from trainers to heels there but as I was saying, I love trainers and have already spied some beauties that I want to get my hands on. When you work in Schuh you have to wear trainers that you can buy there, so that's my excuse for all the trainers I plan to buy. These are actually men's and only start in a 7 so I'm praying they'll be a small fit, look aren't they beaut!?
Seeing as I'll have some money soon I've started to make notes of all the clothes and bikinis I want, I'm not actually going on holiday but I figured if this sun sticks around then I'll need more bikinis to wear - right?
So apart from tanning myself I've only gone and got myself a job FINALLY which means I can buy lots of nice clothes to bask in this sunshine (if it lasts!) I went for my interview on Tuesday for Schuh and found out I got the job the next day which means SOOO MANY SHOES FOR ME. For anyone who knows me they'll probably know I love my trainers, I would much rather go for a rave in a pair of air max than fall over myself in high heels, unless they're my white wedges from Kurt Geiger because they're just perfect. Here I am with my beautiful friends wearing my beautiful white wedges. I fell over myself SEVEN times that night.
I'll let you all in on a secret which kills me but I really should spread the joy, they're now down to £59 on Kurt Geiger online, sickening.
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| Here's a close up of them in all their glory |
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| Nike air base ii - £72 |
My favourite but most dreaded shop is Urban Outfitters because they're so pricey but so god damn good at making clothes that I want. I think they definitely take the crown for best high street bikinis and I actually bought one of my favourite bikinis from there last year. It's high waisted, cost me £30 and was worth every penny. Here I am with my sister pretending I'm a 1950s pin up girl on the beach..
- Sunglasses from Primark, they're cheap and on trend and never more than £4 so you don't need to worry about losing them and can buy as many pairs as you like.
- A pair of denim shorts, they're versatile and go with everything and easy to throw on over a bikini if you're not brave enough to bare it all.
- A head scarf or hat, a burnt scalp is not pleasant and no one wants to put sun cream on their heads (the greasy look is not chic) so get yourself a scarf from a vintage shop or even use one of your granny's old scarves to avoid the pain!
- Jelly Sandals, like flip flops and sandals but comfier and more fun. Embrace your inner 90's kid and get yourself a pair of JuJu Jellies like this. JuJu Jellies can be found in Office, Topshop, Urban Outfitters, American Apparel and many more shops. Check out their website to see where you can get them near you. http://www.jujushoes.co.uk/jujustockists.aspx
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| These come in almost every colour you can think of! |
- Sun cream!! I don't know why people are so anti sun cream, fair enough it stops you tanning a bit but hellooo ladies we don't want to look like leather bags when we're older. Skin cancer is not fun! Plus it's only about £3 a bottle so save yourself the hassle in years to come and get it on.
- A kimono, I am all about the kimono this year. I absolutely love the ones Topshop have in ATM and even though they're a bit pricey, they're the perfect cover up for the beach or even just to throw on over shorts and t-shirt to glam up an outfit a bit.

This Aztec Embroidered Kimono is £60 from Topshop but I think it's worth it! - Finally, a tan. Whether you fake it or bake it everyone loves being tanned - it's the ultimate accessory.
So if you're going away or sunning yourself in this heatwave then hopefully that checklist has reminded you of something you need for that last minute holiday, or if you just want to look your best in your back garden. The suns just come through the clouds as I'm writing this so I'm definitely rushing the end of this to get out in it, I am taking every second of these rays as a blessing from the sun gods. I'll be back soon to talk about the sun and more clothes I want, I can guarantee it.
Thanks for reading!
Lots of love & kisses,
Katie.
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Sunday, 30 June 2013
Oh help, the Zara sale..
Heyyy guys!
Now I don't know if you've heard, but now you should all know that the Zara sale has started and it's the best thing to ever happen to women and men around the world because the clothes are delish! I went in the other day for a "browse" and because I'm currently jobless I only allowed myself to purchase one t-shirt priced at ten pounds, but it was a damn good t-shirt. I know this might look like your average black t-shirt but it's so well made and if you look at the detail on the sleeves it kind of reminds me of the clothes you see Azealia Banks sporting these days. It's sort of like her futuristic cut out cat suit meets net infused Baroque look (well that's what I'm calling it anyway) Here's a picture of Azealia looking fierce at Governors Ball Music Festival, I have no idea who made this (I searched) but if I did I'd be having one of these sent to me immediately because this is the best thing I've ever seen.
Sadly I didn't buy anything else but of course I had my eye on a good few things so I've gone on the website and done your dirty work for you, if you couldn't be bothered going into town or if your shop doesn't have much sale left then try the online sale for some bargains. My favourite thing in the sale is definitely this top with matching skirt. I absolutely love the print on this, you could wear them both together as the colours of the print ensure it's not too in your face yet if you wore them separately they could add something to the simplest outfits.
My next favourite item is this gold velvet kimono, I tried it on and wept because even though it's in the sale it's actually still £59.99 down from £79. I would really recommend this though if you're looking for a staple piece that might be a bit pricey but is guaranteed to jazz up any outfit. You could literally wear this with plain black jeans and a black t-shirt and because it is so luxurious you would look amazing, so ladies if you can afford to splash out then seriously go for it! Especially since kimonos are everywhere nowadays you simply have to treat yourself to one...
Now I don't know if you've heard, but now you should all know that the Zara sale has started and it's the best thing to ever happen to women and men around the world because the clothes are delish! I went in the other day for a "browse" and because I'm currently jobless I only allowed myself to purchase one t-shirt priced at ten pounds, but it was a damn good t-shirt. I know this might look like your average black t-shirt but it's so well made and if you look at the detail on the sleeves it kind of reminds me of the clothes you see Azealia Banks sporting these days. It's sort of like her futuristic cut out cat suit meets net infused Baroque look (well that's what I'm calling it anyway) Here's a picture of Azealia looking fierce at Governors Ball Music Festival, I have no idea who made this (I searched) but if I did I'd be having one of these sent to me immediately because this is the best thing I've ever seen.
And here's my Zara purchase..
| The sleeve detail completely changes it from a normal jersey t-shirt into something quite fancy |
| This has been hanging up I swear, Jersey material creases easily... |
Sadly I didn't buy anything else but of course I had my eye on a good few things so I've gone on the website and done your dirty work for you, if you couldn't be bothered going into town or if your shop doesn't have much sale left then try the online sale for some bargains. My favourite thing in the sale is definitely this top with matching skirt. I absolutely love the print on this, you could wear them both together as the colours of the print ensure it's not too in your face yet if you wore them separately they could add something to the simplest outfits.
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| This amazing Jacquard pattern top is down to £29.99 and the skirt is £22.99 |
If I started going through all the clothes in Zara I loved this post would never end so instead I'm going to move on to accessories and shoes. I'll narrow it down to my favourite sandals, slippers and platforms so I'm not here all day..
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| White is great in the summer for making you look tanner than you actually are, plus these are lovely and only £29.99 (they also come in tan leather) |
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| These leopard print slippers are so cute and look really expensive yet are only £29.99 Plus you'd be conquering two trends at once with leopard print and pony skin. |
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| These are £25.99 and I don't need to say anything else |
Everyone needs a big tan leather bag because once you have one you'll ask yourself "how did I ever survive without this?" The neutral colour means that you can wear them with almost everything and even though this bag seems big, once you start using it you realise that you're actually Mary Poppins and you want to carry as much as possible around with you at all times. It also helps with this new "bag tax" going on in Belfast so if you're asked "would you like a bag?" you can say "no no, I'll just stick in my new tan shopper bag, thanks".
So if like me you find yourself salivating over these items then get online or get yourself down to the Zara sale because these bargains are not going to lie around waiting for you!
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| £39.99 but looks like its worth £3999, bargain! |
You can thank me later sure...
Lots of love
Katie.
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Friday, 28 June 2013
Show me your wardrobe #1 - Nuala
My first "Show me your wardrobe" post features one of my best and most fashionable pals - Nuala! If you know Nuala then you'll know that she's not the type of girl who blends in to the background, with her short fringe and androgynous looks she would stand out in any crowd. She's naturally drawn to clothes with bright stand out colours that are different to most things on the high street and that's what makes her so unique; she has an eye for obscurity.
The clothes that I've taken pictures of here really reflect Nuala as a person, the bright and cheery colours represent the vivacious and confident aura that she exudes to everyone she meets while her accessories are where her tomboy-ish undertones come out.
I asked Nuala to describe her style "I love print and colour, I'd say it’s probably casual but fun. I like casual shapes like baggy shirts and t-shirts with printed leggings and I live for hats haha." I then asked her where her favourite places to shop were and she told me "Well I think a lot of my favourite clothes are from stores I’ve modelled for like Monroe Store and Smut Clothing. I really love Monroe’s new brand The Colour Collective and Lazy Oafs stuff is amazing. Every time they bring out a new collection it's better than the last! I like getting Vintage stuff wherever I can find it, I always gravitate towards vintage shops if I'm in a new city shopping. High streets chains are grand for bits and bobs but I like having clothes that I won't see anyone else wearing which is why I like more niche brands like the Colour Collective etc."
/http://shadelondon.com http://www.urbanindustry.co.uk/ http://thecandystoreclothing.com
Now I know that not everyone likes this way of dressing and it can be unflattering and some people feel that maybe they couldn't pull it off, or all of the other things we tell ourselves when we limit our fashion boundaries... BUT... If you feel like maybe you'd like to wear these kind of clothes or you're looking for a bit of inspiration when it comes to dressing down but in a fashionable way then look no further! I've put together a few items from different high street and online stores as a guide to some things you might like.
This dress is understated and not particularly girly so you could wear casually during the day with a pair of trainers like the beaut new balance ones Nuala owns, or even just a simple pair of vans for a casual look. Yet if you stuck on some chunky gold jewellery and a pair of heels you could easily wear this outfit for a night out, just add some cute ankle socks and heels and you're sorted! This is from Topshop and is priced at £40, a good versatile investment I think.
Or if you were looking for something a bit more casual then a simple pair of print leggings can go a long way! Pair with anything from a plain t-shirt to a silk shirt and even add heels for a night time look. The best place to find leggings like this would usually be Urban Outfitters, these Adidas bone print ones are priced at £35
I hope you've enjoyed reading my first (and rather long) post but I just had so much to write about all Nuala's lovely clothes. If you're on here for inspiration or even just for a wee read then please check up for more posts that I'll be doing over the next few weeks as I have more wardrobes to raid and some summer holiday posts coming up. If you like me aren't going on holiday then join me in a minutes silence to mourn our lack of tans and cry over all the amazing holiday clothes in town ATM!
Anyway enough from me, again thanks for reading guys and I hope you like it :-)
Lots of love and kisses,
Katie.
The clothes that I've taken pictures of here really reflect Nuala as a person, the bright and cheery colours represent the vivacious and confident aura that she exudes to everyone she meets while her accessories are where her tomboy-ish undertones come out.
I asked Nuala to describe her style "I love print and colour, I'd say it’s probably casual but fun. I like casual shapes like baggy shirts and t-shirts with printed leggings and I live for hats haha." I then asked her where her favourite places to shop were and she told me "Well I think a lot of my favourite clothes are from stores I’ve modelled for like Monroe Store and Smut Clothing. I really love Monroe’s new brand The Colour Collective and Lazy Oafs stuff is amazing. Every time they bring out a new collection it's better than the last! I like getting Vintage stuff wherever I can find it, I always gravitate towards vintage shops if I'm in a new city shopping. High streets chains are grand for bits and bobs but I like having clothes that I won't see anyone else wearing which is why I like more niche brands like the Colour Collective etc."
| Beanie hats galore! Some hats here from the likes of Lazy Oaf and Monroe, also check out Skulls and Bones Boys Club for cool hats and tings http://www.skullandbonesboysclub.com/ |
| Some drawings by Nuala in the backround, her artistic personality really comes across in the clothes she wears |
| Dress by Lazy Oaf, find more beauties like this here - /http://www.lazyoaf.co.uk/ |
| Jacket from Monroe (now The Colour Collective) check out their stuff here - /http://www.thecolourcollective.co.uk/ |
| Oul Nuals is the bumbag queen, here's some of her favourite accessories Hat #1 -Shade London. Hat #2 - Skulls Barcelona at Urban Industry . Hat #3 HUF at Candy Store Clothing |
| Amazing barbie crop top was a gift from Nuala's mummy ,"Say What" dress from Lazy Oaf, Hoodie from Monroe Store (now The Colour Collective) and the rasta colour net top is from Urban Outfitters. |
| Some tasty shoes - Both pairs of sandles from Urban Outfitters, Trainers by New Balance and boots from ASOS |
Now I know that not everyone likes this way of dressing and it can be unflattering and some people feel that maybe they couldn't pull it off, or all of the other things we tell ourselves when we limit our fashion boundaries... BUT... If you feel like maybe you'd like to wear these kind of clothes or you're looking for a bit of inspiration when it comes to dressing down but in a fashionable way then look no further! I've put together a few items from different high street and online stores as a guide to some things you might like.
This dress is understated and not particularly girly so you could wear casually during the day with a pair of trainers like the beaut new balance ones Nuala owns, or even just a simple pair of vans for a casual look. Yet if you stuck on some chunky gold jewellery and a pair of heels you could easily wear this outfit for a night out, just add some cute ankle socks and heels and you're sorted! This is from Topshop and is priced at £40, a good versatile investment I think.
Or if you were looking for something a bit more casual then a simple pair of print leggings can go a long way! Pair with anything from a plain t-shirt to a silk shirt and even add heels for a night time look. The best place to find leggings like this would usually be Urban Outfitters, these Adidas bone print ones are priced at £35
And to complete the dressed down look every girl needs a good pair of trainers, this year Nike Air Max have made a comeback and everyone wants a pair, but sadly if you're poor like me it isn't always so easy to fork out £90 on a pair of trainers :( However where there's a will there's a way and I've found you all a cheaper and equally as nice alternative, these Nike Air Base II are in the Size sale for only £45 (bargain) find them online here /http://www.size.co.uk/product/nike-air-base-ii-og/056545/
Anyway enough from me, again thanks for reading guys and I hope you like it :-)
Lots of love and kisses,
Katie.
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Thursday, 13 June 2013
I'm new here...
Hey there lil blog reader pals!
Ooh I'm really nervous about this!! I've been wanting to start a blog for quite a while now and I guess now that i'm home from Uni skint and bored then I may as well do something useful with my time. I suppose once I get a job i'll not be able to blog as often as I plan to (someone employ me please) but then I'll have lots of money to spend on nice clothes to show you all, yay! So bear with me as I get started up here because I'm new to this whole thing and I'm really really bad with computers/technology. Basically what I'll be trying to do is blog about fashion,my life, my friends (and their lovely clothes) which leads me on to my first topic which is "show me your wardrobe". This is where I'll be paying a visit to some of my lovely fashionable friends and asking them to show me their favourite pieces which they will model (styled by me) and the accessories and possessions in their rooms that best reflect their personalities. The idea behind this blog is to show how style isn't just achieved through buying expensive designer clothes or one type of dressing, everyone has their own style and unique look that works for them. I don't want to tell people what to wear, but to show different clothes and accessories that I like and how you could wear them if you also like them too. I'm hoping if this blog is successful that I can one day take requests for styling clothes and people will want to ask me for "what to wear with" advice, so here's hoping! If you like the sound of this then please follow my blog/favourite it/share with your friends and I'd love you forever.
Anyway, thanks for reading!
Lots of love and kisses,
Katie.
P.S here's a picture of some lovely clothes and an example of what's to come.
Ooh I'm really nervous about this!! I've been wanting to start a blog for quite a while now and I guess now that i'm home from Uni skint and bored then I may as well do something useful with my time. I suppose once I get a job i'll not be able to blog as often as I plan to (someone employ me please) but then I'll have lots of money to spend on nice clothes to show you all, yay! So bear with me as I get started up here because I'm new to this whole thing and I'm really really bad with computers/technology. Basically what I'll be trying to do is blog about fashion,my life, my friends (and their lovely clothes) which leads me on to my first topic which is "show me your wardrobe". This is where I'll be paying a visit to some of my lovely fashionable friends and asking them to show me their favourite pieces which they will model (styled by me) and the accessories and possessions in their rooms that best reflect their personalities. The idea behind this blog is to show how style isn't just achieved through buying expensive designer clothes or one type of dressing, everyone has their own style and unique look that works for them. I don't want to tell people what to wear, but to show different clothes and accessories that I like and how you could wear them if you also like them too. I'm hoping if this blog is successful that I can one day take requests for styling clothes and people will want to ask me for "what to wear with" advice, so here's hoping! If you like the sound of this then please follow my blog/favourite it/share with your friends and I'd love you forever.
Anyway, thanks for reading!
Lots of love and kisses,
Katie.
P.S here's a picture of some lovely clothes and an example of what's to come.
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