Today I wore... To My Graduation Ball...

My new corset top from Topshop. I love the stitching and gold zip detail. I think the colours fit perfectly into the current dark grungy look with a glam edge. Originally, as the occasion was a ball, I wanted to go for a black midi skirt and add a petticoat for a formal look. However I couldn't find one in time, so I opted for my friends grey Topshop mini skirt with frills down the back. (A bit more suitable for the club I was going to after aswell :-)).

Corset Top - Topshop £30

For this look, as usual, I mixed up masculine and feminine elements, teaming the corset top and skirt with black Topshop wedge boots, plenty of gold jewellery and essential red lips....

     Corset top - Topshop, Skirt and Belt - Friends wardrobe, Black Wedge boots -Topshop, fringe bag - H&M,  Gold bracelet - Versace for H&M, Gold watch - D&G, Gold square ring - H&M.

I really like these jewellery pieces to add an edge to girly outfits...

Funnel Earrings - Topshop

Chunky chain - Forever 21. Red Lipstick - Collection 2000 - Colour: Queen of Hearts)

I was unsure how many different ways I could wear this corset top when I first bought it, but I'm so glad I did. I think this kind of top you can team with anything highwaisted. I plan to wear mine with denim shorts, midi or pencil skirts and a pair of black smoking trousers. Corset tops are definitely worth the investment, and not just a summer item. Topshop have some great ones for winter/Christmas, check them out...

L x 

My Graduation...

I've been busy busy busy the last few weeks, and to end all the hectic-ness in style, I had my graduation! Although I finished University in May, it was great to draw a line under uni and celebrate our degrees. Despite the nerves of having to juggle my gown, hat and new office high heels, whilst walking across the stage to collect my certificate, it was a great day and I really enjoyed myself :-) It was also lovely to catch up with all my fellow graduates, who, may I add, are a bunch of very talented people! I loved studying at Southampton Solent as it's such a creative uni, full of lots of inspiring people, with unique talents and styles.
Here's a few photograph's of my day.....

Underneath my gown I wore a black bodycon mid-length dress with wide scoop neck from Asos, and black courts with built in platforms from Office. Simple yet sophisticated was the idea....

Shoes - Office £68.00, Dress - ASOS £30.00

Now University is all done and dusted, I will post some of my project work and portfolio in the near future, for you all to check out...


L x BA(Hons)Fashion Promotion :-) 

I Love...

Statement Earrings! 
During the summer I had 4 more piercings done on my left ear. So at the moment I love scraping my hair back, showing off my decorative ears, and adding oversized statement earrings to complete the look. At the moment they are still healing, but I'm looking forward to playing around with different combinations of studs. Here are some of the best statement earrings I've bought over the last few weeks...

Earrings from left H&M, Matalan, Topshop and New Look. 

 Lx

Top 5 H&M Items In My Wardrobe…

Most of you who know me, know I am partial to shopping in H&M. Not only because of the great design and style, but it is affordable, and pretty good quality to.  So in dedication to one of my favourite high street brands, here’s my Top 5 H&M items in my wardrobe…

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L x

Today I wore...

Head scarf and earrings - H&M, Necklace (Housemate's wardrobe), Dress - Topshop (Housemates wardrobe), Bag - H&M, Studded Boots -ASOS. 

L x

Today I bought...

Today I bought.... A peacoat, a shirt and a Marilyn Monroe book, all from my local charity shops. Total Spend: £13.99! 

The best buy has to be this navy peacoat, which I bought from The Salvation Army. I always find the best and oldest pieces here, and they have even given me a loyalty card, which put a big smile on my face :-)

 M&S St Michael Peacoat £7.99 - The Salvation Army.

The Peacoat is one of those classic and timeless pieces, that is simple, versatile and yet so effortlessly stylish, particularly in navy. I love the oversized lapel and shoulders, that give it that masculine edge I am quite partial to. I will definitely get my wear out of this; and originally from M&S - St Michael, I know it's a quality piece that will last to. 

Also from the same shop, is this 'granny' shirt, which I was drawn to by the print and colour. I love the lines of gold running through it, and plan to wear it over leather look leggings, with lots of gold jewellery, for a quirky, blingy look.

St Michael oversized shirt £2.99 - The salvation Army

Oversized shirts like this, are so unique and easy to wear, especially paired with the wardrobe staples such as skinny jeans, denim shorts or leather skirts/shorts/leggings. They can be buttoned up to the top for a boyish look, which is a key trend this season, or worn buttoned down for a more sexy look. Sometimes I even throw them on loose as cardigans!

Lastly I bought  this book called Marilyn, which tells the life and career of Marilyn Monroe. It is full of lots of beautiful images of the icon, portraying true beauty and classic glamour, and is a great source of inspiration, for retro inspired outfits.

'Marilyn' Book £4 - PDSA

Flicking through the pages, I found this image of Marilyn from 1954, in a peacoat with large collar similar to the one I've just bought. I love this image, she looks so effortlessly glamorous and chic, showing she was a true icon...

L x

Inspiration...

Love this advert made for the launch of the Stratford Westfield Shopping centre, which opened last week. It shows 100 years of East London style in 100 seconds. Very Clever. Big thumbs up to the marketing team...

Love the take on each era through the fashion and dance. My Favourite has to be the 60's mod look, which eras do you like best?

 

L x