Pretentious is my middle name.

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Images copyright of 'All Swamped In Flowers'

Shirt -Zara
Skirt- Vintage
Cardigan- ?
Bangle- Present
Ring- Claires
Head Scarf- Vintage
Collar/Necklace- Made by me (DIY)

First of all...HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hope you all had a great New Year's eve, and wishing you all the best for the New Year! 

Anyhow, I'm in Malvern, which is caressed by marshy green fields and hills, among ice glazed ponds. It's so great to have a change of scene, and moreover the fresh air, compared to London- though I'll always be a town girl at heart. The house is great for photos...CLEAR WHITE WALLS! Plus the surrounding fields will be great for photos/photo shoot; hopefully you'll see them in my next post. So as you can see I made use of the clear walls, to do a long awaited outfit post. I'm not too fond of outfit posts, I feel they lack substance and are for vanities sake. So to add some of that substance, I edited the photos and tried to add an edge with effects. Inspired by the likes of Anna Sui to Miu Miu SS11, combined with the influential Isabella Blow. Then to top it all off, the cultural christmas atmosphere, with winter fairgrounds, full of traditional merry-go-rounds. Trying to express fun, added with sophistication.

 There's no way of putting an outfit together without being inspired, and as always I remind myself the cliche saying 'Fashion is Art', maybe one could call me pretentious. Though Art is to the eyes' beholder, and if done well and sustainable, fashion can be an example too. Note: I believe Fashion is giving meaning to the garments through numerous ways,  but not wearing the latest trends, following the crowd and just taking outfit photos- that is trend. 

Plus I'm thinking of doing a few Article Style posts, just wondering if that would that go down well?
You can Comment or email me with your opinions!

Best wishes for the New Year!

Izzy 



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65 Special Thoughts

  1. Anonymous1 January 2011 at 17:44

    your outfit makes me cry its so beautiful.i love it christmasy with a subtly spiky-soft edge.that makes sense in no way but still xx

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  2. Cindy Van Dyck1 January 2011 at 17:51

    You look amazing! xx

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  3. Anonymous1 January 2011 at 18:10

    love your cardi, top and collar, so cute! you look incredible.

    Vintage Stop at www.vickileestyle.blogspot.com

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  4. msshamz1 January 2011 at 18:11

    lovely outfit, that necklace is so unique and amazing! Thanks for following (but i think you forgot to click on follow? hehe)
    I'm now a new follower. looking forward to future posts dear xo

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  5. Unknown1 January 2011 at 18:16

    AHHHHH! This outfit is so unique and beautiful! I love the gorgeous skirt with that red cardigan. perfect, Izzy, seriously. Panda xo

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  6. Mary1 January 2011 at 18:16

    Happy new year :)
    Love your skirt!

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  7. Unknown1 January 2011 at 18:25

    Great sweater Izzy! Love it :D

    Thanks for your comment ;)
    http://vicissitudinilombarde.blogspot.com/2011/01/photos-by-marco-cornelli.html

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  8. Nini1 January 2011 at 18:38

    Happy New Year!
    Just stumbeled into your blog and I can say it's very cute and gorgeous!
    I love your jacket with its norwegian pattern

    If you like, please visit my blog and follow me!

    Keep your style!
    xoxo Nini

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  9. Marina1 January 2011 at 18:44

    I find just that you have written!!!!

    nice pics!!!

    xx Marina

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  10. Anonymous1 January 2011 at 21:41

    that cardigan is just so gorgeous, it looks so snuggly and warm!!!!

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  11. Phoebe.Madeleine1 January 2011 at 21:45

    Lovely outfit! i absolutely love your collar :O

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  12. Brittany1 January 2011 at 22:30

    love how the photos turned out. This is such a great outfit, I love everything about it. And cute necklace! Happy 2011!

    http://ittybittybomb.blogspot.com/

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  13. Unknown1 January 2011 at 22:57

    this outfit is amazing, Happy New Year :)

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  14. Shelly1 January 2011 at 23:11

    This outfit is stunning! I love it. :) You seem so unique, and your blog is amazing, I'm definitely following!

    Happy new year.

    www.eccentric-behavior.blogspot.com

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  15. Camilla1 January 2011 at 23:26

    your so pretty, that cardigan is the shit.
    love this outfit

    merry new year

    intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com

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  16. Luxi2 January 2011 at 00:14

    I am in love with the second last photo. it's beautiful

    LuvLux
    xxx

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  17. Spencer.2 January 2011 at 00:19

    Stunning outfit, I love the photos + the editing really adds to the mood.
    Ooh and your horse necklace is awesome btw.
    x

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  18. Tria Zaluska2 January 2011 at 01:03

    Great outfit.. very lovely! and you look fabulous!

    Now I follow you back...

    http://ladymitroz.blogspot.com/

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  19. Shope and Shore2 January 2011 at 01:06

    Love the cardigan! Such a christmassy look! Love the red and black :) Thank you for your lovely comment!

    http://londonscloset.blogspot.com
    xoxo

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  20. Le pirate2 January 2011 at 01:34

    its really cool how you did the tinting on this photo! I love it :) Thanks for visiting my blog! I am now a new follower :) Love your website!
    Happy New Year, doll!!!

    ♥ www.passportsandprada.com ♥

    xoxo
    summer

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  21. Grace Escudero - The Afeminada2 January 2011 at 02:31

    Love the DIY necklace! Woudl you like to follow my blog? I will gladly follow you in return :)

    http://www/theafeminada.blogspot.com

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  22. Margaret2 January 2011 at 02:32

    Glad to have found your blog, really love this outfit post (pretty impressive use of the vintage cheerleader skirt)!
    Happy New Year : )

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  23. Maddie M.2 January 2011 at 04:23

    Oh my! I am now in LOVE with your blog. Your personal style is so incredibly chic, alskdjflaksjdf. Keep up the great work!
    xoxoxo Maddie

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  24. Monica Kosasih2 January 2011 at 07:45

    love your outfit..
    happy new year dear ;D
    X
    http://monicakosasih.blogspot.com/

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  25. Ima2 January 2011 at 10:26

    Oh my God I really like your outfit. Honestly. I just linked you in my blog. Hope you can check it out :)

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  26. Emma2 January 2011 at 13:07

    BEAUTIFUL COLLAR...& necklace! it´s awesome...again, can´t find words

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  27. Olivia Isabella.2 January 2011 at 13:12

    What a gorgeous outfit post. Definitely had substance! ;) But there is so much to this outfit - I love the necklace collar thing, very innovative - that the added prose is just blog bliss. Perfect post!
    As for fashion as art. I am compliance with your opinion, sauf one bit. Instead of calling following trends etc 'style'... I would more say 'trendy', as that is the thing to do 'of the moment' so to speak. Style has more substance than that, I think? But agreement on what fashion is... Wish my explanation sounded a little more like yours on Fashion Wizards ;)
    Yes please for article!
    UO x
    http://unionolivia.blogspot.com/

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  28. lydia lee2 January 2011 at 14:02

    in lvoe with that cardigan!

    great blog - following!

    looks like we have a lot in common! check out my blog if you'd like hon, you might like it :)

    xx

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  29. CAT2 January 2011 at 15:28

    Ooh wow! These photos are amazing!! Did u take them on your macbook or camera? Just out of interest...:)

    Btw, I have a shimmery vintage cheerleader skirt (a tad like yours with blue parts too). However, I can never find an appropriate function to wear it to. -______-

    CAT x

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  30. Chelsea-Jane2 January 2011 at 15:43

    Love this outfit ! Great blog !

    x

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  31. Béracha2 January 2011 at 18:57

    i absolutely love this cardigan!

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  32. Aveline2 January 2011 at 20:26

    Uuuh, like your belt ;)

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  33. SABINNA and DAVID2 January 2011 at 20:38

    wow, so in love with your collar and the neckless! well done!

    xx, Sabinna und David

    broken-cookies.blogspot.com

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  34. Cassidy2 January 2011 at 21:23

    I adore that cardigan- especially the collar. How lovely! Hope you had a wonderful new years! :)

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  35. Anonymous2 January 2011 at 22:45

    thank-you for the comment :]
    ooh you will soon hehe..
    i love your outfit x

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  36. the ineffable soul3 January 2011 at 00:42

    so much gorgeous stuff here! the necklace and cardie are adorable and i'd love to see a tutorial for the collar :) x

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  37. sbot3 January 2011 at 01:01

    That necklace rocks.

    Following your blog now, hope youll like to follow mine too : )

    www.baublesandbangles.blogspot.com

    <3 Stephanie

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  38. Caroline P.3 January 2011 at 09:17

    I'm in love with this post and this outfit. I'm following your blog, please follow mine back //www.caarolinep.blogspot.com

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  39. Nayantara Sam3 January 2011 at 12:58

    Happy New Year! And I can't decide whether that skirt or that necklace is cooler :P Following!

    http://www.seren-dip-a-tea.blogspot.com/ Please follow me :D

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  40. NIN▲ WELTR▲UM3 January 2011 at 18:31

    i love your jumper and horse-necklace!
    kiss from prague XX
    nina

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  41. ediot3 January 2011 at 22:30

    just found your blog. it looks amaZIng. following for sure.
    love this outfit.
    happy new year dear

    x

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  42. Anonymous4 January 2011 at 11:30

    realy cool look!
    thank you for passing by and leaving your sweet comment! hop e to see you soon!

    ciao ciao from rome
    BExCLUSIVE MAGAZINE
    http://bexclusivemagazine.blogspot.com/

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  43. Becci4 January 2011 at 13:30

    Love the cardi and the collar.
    It's so cute.

    www.beccasdaydreams.blogspot.com

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  44. Nádia4 January 2011 at 13:48

    That necklace is :O!!! What a work of art! <3

    http://myfashioninsider.blogspot.com/

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  45. Sanam4 January 2011 at 17:03

    Happy new year to you too, and the article style posts sounds like a great idea, i say go for it :) & i love that cardi your wearing :D


    Day By Diva
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  46. K A T H L E E N 4 January 2011 at 19:02

    love the red! and that great cardi!!
    feel free to follow xo

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  47. Anonymous4 January 2011 at 20:55

    beautiful outfit, i am now following, i love your blog!

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  48. BECKY MAY5 January 2011 at 00:20

    wow what great pictures! i love the red colour that has sort of taken over :) and that horse necklace!!

    BM

    thebohemiangoods.blogspot.com

    The Flower Girl

    X

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  49. Anonymous5 January 2011 at 05:14

    Totes cute, love your pics !

    xxx S

    http://oldgoldlove.blogspot.com/

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  50. Thelma Frayne5 January 2011 at 13:33

    Cute cardie!

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  51. A7 January 2011 at 10:42

    Love the cardigan! :)

    http://throwyourhandsintheair.blogspot.com/

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  52. Nora Chan8 January 2011 at 01:31

    your outfit is so incredibly cute!! i love it! :)

    x

    nrahrahrah.blogspot.com

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  53. Ms.Fashionista8 January 2011 at 15:32

    I love this outfit!! Its very vintage and kinda preppy.

    www.alifeinthefashionlane.blogspot.com

    xxx

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  54. Ellie..♥8 January 2011 at 19:10

    thatt cardigan is beautifull

    livelaughloveblogger.blogspot.com


    xxx

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  55. Chloe Tweeny8 January 2011 at 22:48

    this outfit is beyond cute -- the cardigan and collar go very well together

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  56. Kenza8 January 2011 at 23:42

    oh wow such a cute style!!
    your blog is so great!!

    Kenza xxx

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  57. LizAnn9 January 2011 at 00:11

    Great skirt! Love the red and white combo :)

    LizAnn
    VPV Intern
    http://www.shopVPV.com

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  58. Vanessa9 January 2011 at 11:50

    This reminds me of going to a fair with cotton candy and ferris wheels and little kids running all around, just as the sun goes down and some firscrackers fill the soundscape. Beautiful pictures.

    xx Vanessa

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  59. chocolatelegobricks10 January 2011 at 18:37

    AAAAAAAH I ADORE YOUR OUTFIT

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  60. Julia14 January 2011 at 20:14

    love this!!!!

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  61. Cati16 January 2011 at 15:40

    loooove how you edit your pictures in such a unique way :) i'm following, maybe you can check mine..

    xx
    Cati
    http://lefashionfactory.blogspot.com/

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  62. Maraa18 January 2011 at 20:29

    So I am here ! Ich love this cardigan !! It looks so nice .

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  63. Anonymous19 January 2011 at 05:17

    love your sweatshirt!thank u for follow!*

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  64. kess vova19 January 2011 at 10:47

    i love the cardigan you're wearing so much!:))

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  65. diary of a king20 February 2011 at 23:38

    I AM IN LOVE WITH THE HANDMADE NECKLACE! DO YOU SELL THESE? AMAZING!

    I AM A FOLLOWER, FOLLOW ME TOO! DIARYOFAKING.BLOGSPOT.COM

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