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Wednesday 28 December 2011

A Clutch Too Much

Really, it's impossible to have too many bags. One for every outfit should do! Just kidding, but if you have a statement dress, then it is important to have accessories to match. These are few dresses and bags from Boohoo.com that caught my eye.



 The first pair is a really stunner. Trying to keep with the natural feel with a leather clutch, this outfit will turn heads. You may not have put it together yourself, but I think it will be perfect for a New Years party. (Dress £12.00, Bag £15.00)

This dress is Stella McCartney inspired, much like one worn by Kate Winslet not long ago. Because you can see pale skin underneath cut-out of the dress, you can match it with a pale toned bag. I think personally that both these bags go with both these dresses quite well, but this was just on the BooHoo site! You could probably pick up a more stunning bag to match the dress somewhere else to be honest, but I had the animal print clutch just caught my eye immediately! Or you could mix animal prints and put the aforementioned clutch with the red dress (above). The dress at the bottom might be a bit to revealing for some, but if you can wear it, then work it! The V-neck really accents the curves, and the body-con shows of the figure below tremendously! If you were gonna wear it a tad more casual with a cardigan and flats, then the next bag would make a perfect match. What I particularly like about this one, is that you can wear it as a clutch for the evening, or use the handle and have it as an amazing handbag for the daytime.


Girls night out here we come! Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and have a VERY happy New Year!

Jo xx
(Dresses both £20.00, Animal Print bag £22.00, White handbag £15.00. Everything is from boohoo.com)



Thursday 22 December 2011

Knitwear, For Now, Forever.

People have always needed knitwear. Ever since the loom was invented people have been using wool to keep warm. But I think that this year, more than ever, knitwear has really boomed. The jumpers that were seen as 'old-fashioned', 'grandma-ish' and 'boring' have come into their own. Everyone has at least one piece. The high street is full of them, and why not? My grandma made me a knitted cardigan 2 years ago, and I thought it ugly at the time. Not to mention that it was about 2 sizes too big as well! But this autumn, I can hardly stop wearing it! It fits, it's warm, it's comfy! And what's more, now they're fashionable! And I can totally see this trend popping up a few years along the line as well, then again and again and again...

New Look , £27.99. Cable knit is definitely my favourite way to style knitwear! It looks relaxed, retro and just adds a bit of something interesting to an otherwise plain cardigan. This one is just the thing for brunch with a mate or a relaxing day in.

Zara, £99.99. Okay, so it's a bit pricey, and I certainly won't be spending that on a cardigan, but isn't it just one of the most amazing things you've ever seen? It caught my eye on the website immediately, and if I had the money, I'd be wearing it right now!

New Look, £19.99. This is so cute eh? Perfect to layer over a blouse or to just throw on for a walk to the shops. What I also adore about this as well is that it will last into the summer months too. A total all-rounder. 

Sunday 18 December 2011

Wandering In My Mind

I have no real big inspiration for a specific post today, so I am just gonna get down a few fashion tips and tricks that have been floating around in the mess that is my mind! I have been so busy lately with dance shows and music shows that I have no time for fashion! I know! I am ashamed. Well, apart from the school fashion show, which is as hectic as ever!



These are some postcards that I got from my trip to Paris in February! The one on the right is a Mdeleine Vionnet dress, and the one on the left is a classic Paco Rabbane gown using ostrich feathers, and an aluminium mini dress also by Rabanne.

I have talked about these trousers before, but you have never actually seen them. Well here is a picture! Aren't they just amazing? £5 on a French market stall! 


This skirt was made out of one of my grandma's old saris from  India.  Mig Holder (check out my list of links--->) took the sari material, and my design and made a little pleated skirt and blouse for my summer holidays! She only uses recycled materials for her clothes, so it's Eco friendly too!
Not much, but I hope you enjoyed reading it! I love it when people comment, so please do!

Jo xx

Sunday 4 December 2011

IAmphetamine

Never really done a beauty post before, as I don't really wear much make up at all! I am quite good with make up, I am just never sure whether it's too much or whether it suits me. My friend IAmphetamine is a bit of a make-up queen. She can do practically anything with a make-up set in front of her, and I mean ANYTHING. Here are a few pictures of the stuff she has done...

The Smoky eye can be the simplest flick of eyeliner, to a full on gothic look. Experiment a bit to find the style that suits you, and when you have found it, work it. Wear the look at every opportunity you get! (just make sure it goes with you clothes please...).


The rest are just fun, flamboyant, artistic things that IAmphetaminhas done!