fashion and style: August 2011

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Black Maxi Skirt

I was so excited to hear that I have to be chosen one of the five girls that won a place to blog about the Look Show in London next month. I know I mentioned it last time along with the dorky photos I posted but I really am so incredibly overwhelmed by all the comments on my entry post! Thank you so much. I had stayed up until 5:30am to work on that post; drafting the writing and formatting the images. I was in the zone, and wanted to make sure it was all cohesive so I didn't want to sleep until I had finished it and needless to say, I felt like a total zombie the next day. Now I am so glad I stayed up to perfect my submission for the competition! Feeling like a zombie was totally worth it for an opportunity like this.

I had to leave the house for a few hours yesterday because I knew that if I stayed home, all I would've done was obsessively check Look Magazine's website and their twitter feed all day long. I've done that before where I am sat waiting for an email and all I did was refresh the page and drive myself insane with anxiety! I went to watch The Inbetweeners movie and then we went to Wagamamas. Definitely calmed me down but I could hardly watch the film properly because I was thinking about the pending competition result at the same time. I usually reply to all the tweets I get but my twitter wasn't working properly, this has never happened before but I wasn't getting any @ replies even though I spotted them on the hashtag for LookShowWSC. I'm really sorry if you tweeted me yesterday about the Look competition results and didn't get a reply. I hope they turn up on my twitter feed so I can speak to you individually soon! Well done to the Top 20 shortlisted bloggers, I can't wait to catch up with all your bank holiday blog posts! And a massive congratulations to Sarah, Cassie, Fritha, Tara & Jade! I can't wait to meet you!

Now on to the images above, I have never been a maxi skirt/dress fan because I'm not very tall, I thought it might make me feel short, but now I like them so much, I recently bought 3 from River Island! The jewellery is from....well, you know where the jewellery is from, so I won't bore you with that. It's not so clear from the pictures but the bracelet is made of multi-coloured skulls. The nail polish is shade Sea Breeze by 17 from Boots.

Monday, August 29, 2011

short hair styles

Sunday, August 28, 2011

dresses for prom

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Last Days Of Summer

Dress and Blazer Topshop

Just an old dress and a blazer today, both from Topshop. The nail polish is Parma Violet from 17 cosmetics, and the jewellery is from the shop.

I've been trying not to think about it, tried to keep it cool as a cucumber but I am now getting nervous for the #LookShowWSC results on Tuesday as to who the final 5 will be. It's like waiting for exam results!! I'm working tonight, going out tomorrow evening so at least I have that to distract me! Have yourselves an awesome Bank Holiday weekend and I'll see you back here on Tuesday with a brand new post!

Thursday, August 25, 2011

magon fox photos of long hairstlye

mila kunis pics And hair

mila kunis pics And hairstyles

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Denim Shirt

Denim Shirt Topshop / Jewellery www.temporary-secretary.com

You may have noticed from most of my outfit posts that I am obsessed with a pretty collars and neck ties. I've been online window shopping with Jaymie and Jemma for nice blouses and both girls found so many lovely ones (they have good taste!). There are lots of blouses with neck ties in high street shops. But for something quirky and different, how about this, from our fellow indie retailer Hero&Cape? When they asked me to collaborate with them and design a T-Shirt for their opening collection, I jumped at the chance! Instead of illustrating a graphic for it, we came up with a clean design that was inspired by the style that I'm really in to at the moment. A cute Peter Pan collar graphic and a neck tie! On a T-Shirt! The T-shirt comes with a black bow neck tie brooch that I made for Hero & Cape. I can't wait to get the T-Shirt, and I hope to collaborate with them again in the future!

Friday, August 19, 2011

Another Shoe Post!

Remember my previous shoe post, when I showed you shoes I had bought that I totally couldn't walk in? This time, good news - I can actually walk in these! They are all so comfortable and don't made me do THIS! I loved all your advice on how to walk in high heels, and that the main thing to remember is that practise makes perfect. A few of you mentioned wedges too. As you can see, I found a pair in the New Look sales.

I also treated myself to two pairs of chunky heels from Miss Selfridge. I was going to return the Limited Edition pair but I've managed to talk myself into keeping them. Funny that. I love that the heel is made from a rubbery material, so there's more grip when you walk! (Honestly, the things I tell myself to justify keeping things I can't afford!! I have buyers remorse.) Anyway, I feel tall in them so it is worth it!!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Lace and Florals

I bought this TopShop dress in March and I've worn it so many times (also seen here) I've worn it so much that one side of the lace has started to go really "bobbly"! I am not very good with nail art, but I love florals so I thought I would try this one. I actually did these floral nails AGES AGO but was a bit embarrassed to show you because they're not as good as the other ones I've seen.

Thank you to everyone who has been so nice about my work in my #LookShowWSC post, I didn't want to say in that particular post but I was very nervous about publishing it! I am proud of my work and I used to be fine about showing people but I have such a complex about it now, something I developed in the 4th year of uni, I became such a jittery wreck!