Thursday, 26 April 2012

Everyday Motions

So, this is my first blog post in quite a few months! I do apologise! But I'm going to make much more of an  effort to post on regular basis from now!

But last night I had an odd dream about an old acquaintance who unfortunately passed away in the late months of last year. Despite the fact that I'd not spoken or seen her in about a year, she still managed to have a huge impact on my life. Such a lovely and positive young lady who left us in the early stages of her life. My main upset and revelation from the situation was that it can sometimes only take a major circumstance or turn in events for us to notice the amazing qualities that certain people have! The sad thing is that she now has no idea the influence she has had on many peoples lives, including my own! 

Appreciate those around you while they're here! And don't be afraid to tell them that you do!

Then, Only 10 minutes before writing this post, I was scrolling through the blog site of http://letsputourheartstogether.blogspot.co.uk/, reading her posts and in particular her posts on street style in and around Nottingham. As I read many of the comments left on her page, it stuck out to me how the simplest of blogs or photos posted by one person can effect and inspire so many other people. Be it people you know or strangers from around the world!

As I continued to rummage through posts and comments, I found a streetstyle post in which I feature. I found a few comments that complimented my outfit and how they were going to take inspiration from what I was wearing. Now, I'm not trying to big myself up in any way! aha But I simply find it amazing how something that I put on in the morning, be it with much thought and consideration or just chucked on, can inspire another person!


This then, lead me to a coco channel saying and image that I keep on my phone and is currently residing as my screen saver! 

"I don't understand how a woman can leave the house without fixing herself up a little, if only out of politeness. And then, you never know, maybe that's the day she has a date with destiny. And it's best to be as pretty as possible for destiny."

Now, I'm sure this could simply be taken as meaning make sure you look descent when leaving the house, just in case you meet someone important, but I like to read into it slightly more.

When you're out and about on a daily basis, the way you look is important. But that's not to say that we don't all have sloppy days when we just cannot be bothered and that is fine! But always be cautious about what you're doing and how you do it. You don't have to know a person to have an influence on their life! A mere smile and positive attitude toward everything you do can stretch further those who stand in front of you!

That is all. Thanks for listening to me ramble on :) Xx

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Bargain Hunt!


SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE!
Yes! SALE is my  favourite word! & despite my lack of like toward Next, these new items did make me rather happy!


   Bowler Hat - £1   Printed Tee - £3   Grey Biker Leggings - £7

I know that sales can be very tedious and rather hectic, but there is no harm in having a mild rummage! Take my word for it!

Monday, 2 January 2012

Making Do

So! I was mid way having a tantrum the other day as I am fed up with being broke, having no moeny to buy the clothes that I am quite desperately desiring this sale season & BAM! Most genius idea ever!
I've decided to steal a few of my dads unwanted and no longer worn shirts & restyle them :)
(Okay, so it's not THE most genius of ideas but I was quite proud of the idea aha and it's better then nothing!)
Above is an image of one of the shirts that I have started to chnge already. I've taken of the sleeves and i've simply added a few darts to the front and back to take it in slightly. But I do not want to adjust this one too much. I quite like the idea of just wearing it as an oversized boyfriend shirt, with just some leggings, brouges/loafers.
I'll take a picture of it when I wear it so you can see :)

My mum has found her old singer sewing machine too! So i'm going to get that serviced, get it working & lug it up to uni with me! That way I get more creative with cheap clothing more often! Desperate times call for desperate measures! But it in all my desperation, this is turning out to be quite fun!

Thursday, 22 December 2011

Power of the Brow!

It's amazing what the smallest changes to a face can do! Not many people realise it, but the eyebrow plays key significane in the shaping of a face!

I most definitely became aware of this on Monday & never before have I been so appreciative og getting my eyebrows threaded!
Not to say I haven't experienced a great sense of relief before, but this time was different!
For 3 months, of which I am truly ashamed, I suffered the humiliation of having the eyebrows of a yeti! My beautician can quite honestly work wonders, making something out of nothing! It's like my face can breathe again! Truly & utterly amazing!

But it seemed the world had to keep itself in balance! With the good, must come the bad! As I recently mentioned, I replaced my laddered HOH Super Suspender tights with a fresh pair! I should be happy right?...NO! Me being the goon that I am, I laddered my 2nd pair on a night out with the girls last night :( Will I be investing in a 3rd pair? HELL YAAA! I Love me some HOH!

Hate to end this on a low note, but I thought i'd burden you all with my sorrows! Feel my pain! :)

Friday, 16 December 2011

Cossak In The Making!

So Today i finally purchased my Cossak hat! & I am soo excited!
It was 8.99 from Newlook, 30% off & 10% Student discount! Yes, I am a student! So i buy things as cheap as I possibly can! & I think I deffo met this goal with this amazingly dicounted buy!

I thought it mightn't look as good on me as I've got short hair but i'm blooming loving it! haha
Just proves that before you knock something, be sure to give it a try! Im sure that once i've got my hair did & weaved up it'll look great! But for the time being, I think im working it just as well! :)

Thursday, 15 December 2011

A week ago Wednesday, I laddered my newly bought Henry Holland for Pretty Polly tights! After failing to take clearly labelled advice, I gimpishly bawled my eyes out as my friends sat and watched! Trying not to laugh!
I have finally purchased a new pair of  Super Suspender Tights!
My tights draw is soon to be complete again!
Also, about two weeks ago, I rather stupidly managed to by a pair of tan cloured 'im laddered' tights from the same range. In case you havn't noticed from my picture, I am black :) So obviously these tights were of no use! Until.....

I had the most amazing revelation & break through! YOU CAN DYE TIGHTS! A-MAZING! Sooo, as soon as i return to Nottingham after christmas I will be investing in some black dye & will be experimenting in my bathroom sink!
But beside my traumatic experience, I thought this would be quite a cool way of experiementing with ready bought tights to create your own style and array of colours maybe? Although there is one key factor! The tights must contain a % of Nylon or Cotton!
All tights problems resolved! Go me! :)

Mens fashion

I suppose it was this twitter rant that persuded me into developing my own blog.



'Men's fashion interests me more than women's! Evidently, it dominates much less of the fashion & high street markets...'
'Its ten times for interesting questioning why a guy dresses the way he does rather than questioning another girl!'
'Everything is more interesting when it comes from a whole different view point! & from an aspect that i am unable to reach!'