Soaked through



 


(By the way, my hair's partly wet- I don't have super tatty hair) Shirt- Asos, Jersey top- Asos, Skirt-Primark, Socks-Millets, Wedges-New Look, Bracelet- Warehouse, Sunglasses-Tiger, Hat-?, Earrings-Primark

I do feel very 1950's-eresque in this outfit. I feel like a cross between a Elizabeth Taylor and a pink ladies from Greece. The calf length skirt and blouse leaning more towards Elizabeth Taylor, and Cat eye glasses and Earrings more towards the Greece vibe. Now don't let your eyeballs pop out of your eyes due to the sight of  NEON PINK DIAMANTE STUDDED HOOP EARRINGS. Just to reassure you, I'm not turning into a Vicky Pollard or a chav. They were only a £1 from Primark (and well it's obvious why!), so I thought I would try and work with them. Considering all things kitsch are in, I accepted the challenge. With the juxtaposition of the midi skirt and hoop earrings, it seemed to take away the cheap and tasteless side of the earrings. Anyhow, another thing to gasp at is my beautiful wedges! I'm still in awe of them...and I think I will forever be! Plus take a look at Shae's drawing of me,  cant say enough thanks to Shae! I really do appreciate all the emails. Hoping to reply to comments tomorrow xo





Isolation










Last 2 images from Tumblr

Exams are still droning on. I am literally a walking corpse. Exams mean most of my spare time is spent with my head in a book, rather than doing more fahion orinetated activities*sigh*. So maybe that's what led to these photos? Yes it's about all those cheesy, cringey and cliche attributes attached to teenage sterotypes (I like to call it the 3c's-this is what revision has resulted in, easy 'note form' ways to remember things). I always try to restrain myself from falling into the trap of teen angst, but I guess we are all living an aspect of a stereotype in someway. I certainly think I'm living the stereotype of the 3c's. So, as usual with all this in mind, I threw a bit of the 90's in. Thinking of Clueless, Nivarna, Jil Sander and Comme des Garcons. 

Volt





So here's the first of a so called 'update' post. Now, recently I discovered Volt Magazine. It is actually a breath of fresh air. It is so nice to see editorials which are clearly conceptual; but it's different to the legends like POP magazine or Super Super. It's more clean and slick; there's something more 'grown up' about it- it's not so kitsch (though don't get me wrong I'm all for being kitsch!) So if that's not enough, they even have videos on their website, from interviews (I urge you to look at the Gareth Pugh interview) with designers to conceptual work. So here's a little spread from June 2011. It's kind of obvious why I selected it; for those of you that have been reading my blog previously, you'll know I have a love affaire with plastic and 'raw' fabrics! It really does capture SS11.

P.S It all kind of reminds me of Courtney Love; what more could you want?

I picked up an orange daisy the other day



I'm so sorry that I haven't been replying to comments, but as usual there is the excuse of exams. Only one more week left, and hopefully blogging will be back to its normal pace. So for that reason I've decided to disable comments, so I can catch up with all your wonderful comments! As ever check out my tumblr for more recent updates.

So here are my new beauties. They remind of Hermes a bit? They were only £20 from New Look, so there was no way I could day no to buying them. 
Now this is just an 'update' post as such, I'm planning on doing more frequent 'update' posts within exams; so look forward to moodboards, purchases and upcoming designers' and artists' work. 

A desperate need




7KtzMd on Make A Gif, Animated Gifs
Shirt- Charity Shop, jeans and top-Primark, creepers-ebay 


I think my blog is in a desperate need of a post. As I am writing this, I'm sitting swamped in a mess of books, food, and ice cubes- my way of revising (I tend to eat ice cubes while I revise, otherwise I'll end up the size of the room by the time I'm finished). Recently, with all the revision, tumblr has been the easiest way to blog; and so of course have been inspired by all the photography and blah. So I decided to do a webcam post, which I'm quite nervous about posting. I was thinking pretty pinks, lace, bubblegum, Comme des Garcons, Japanese street style, lolitas; you get the gist. Plus I got some new glasses- YAY- except for the fact my eyesight is getting worst. I can only seem to think in a cynical manner with exams looming, well they're already here. I'll try post on Friday or Saturday. Plus if you want to keep updated follow my tumblr here. 

melting candyfloss








Jacket- gift, top-Handmedown, shirt- thrifted, skirt- gift, socks- M&S, Creepers- Underground, belt- primark, necklace- Casper&Pearl

It feels so nice, to see a clear box to write text in; rather than cramped revision notes and textbooks full of pages that my brain doesn't seem to want to aquaint with. Revision has been the reason for the sketchy blogging, and I swear History will be the death of me.

On a more positive note, Brighton. I've been wanting to put up these photos for yonks, but there's been lots of change of directions for them- maybe more of that later. I was urged to upload them recently, as Casper&Pearl wanted to see what I'd wore their necklace with. I mentioned in a few posts ago that I went to Brighton with my friends, and it was f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s. Crazy cheap vintage shops, a baby cyber dog, teen buskers, and of course the sea. With merry go rounds that rang in my ears and shops in every corner, I felt a bit like Alice in Wonderland--sounds strange, but the two together seem to be a bit of a surreal mixture; and there were many mad hatter reminiscent stores. 

So as for what I wore. I think I've literally been indoctrinated by Christopher Kane's SS11 collection. The neons were inspired by the collection, and urged me to bring out a skirt that my mum got for me as a gift from India. You all probably know, that I LOVE contrasting textures; so out came the PVC and satin. I felt a bit like a cross between Alice in Wonderland, Wednesday Adams, and a crazy old textiles teacher~~all of which I aspire to be when I'm older, just today I was thinking when I'm 60+ I'm going where acid blue nail varnish and matching eye liner (maybe that's just because I have a thing for Zandra Rhodes). 

So aurevior for now! I'll be posting much more frequently, as it's half term and revision has given me even more of an excuse to do so. Plus keep the emails coming, I'll have time to reply to them more quickly this week!  Plus it's last day for the 20%discount at Azuni (their jewellery is gorgeous- so what you waiting for?) 

Feeling like a Trapezium.





Images from


Images from Dazed & Confused 


Feeling like I've been dragged through a dozen thorn bushes, and then back. D of E was an experience, having 3 hours sleep then walking 8 miles the next day - I love camping. Anyhow, I've also got the flu/cold. So I thought I'd do an inspiration post, since I haven't done one for yonks! 

 Kerhao Yin recently graduated from Central St Martins, but has already designed for the likes of Chloé and Venessa Bruno. Kerhao Yin excels in illustration, and has been featured in ELLE to Harper's Bazaar. The future's bright for the young illustrator, but now Kerhao Yin has started his own label. The label's AW11 Collection contrasts to the feminine and soft aesthetic of the likes of Chloé. The collection calls out shape, texture, colour, and intricate detailing. All of which combine to create a rather lustful industrial feel- who would have thought an industrial feel could be lustful? The bold and geometric designs are partly inspired by Kerhao Yin's love for paintings; I'm feeling Kandinsky vibes. Let's just leave it at that- Art. (Yes I know that sounded a bit cringey.)

Commercial



First of all Excuse the weird thumbnail, I have to wait '36 hours' till it will change. 

I said before that I was going to venture into the vlog world, and well I finally have. I've been rumaging through my wardrobe recently, and throwing out bits and bobs, and well we all have those winter garments that sit in our wardrobe solemnly alone through the summer. So I thought why not do a video on how to style a winter piece for summer? So I hope you enjoy! Plus here's the link to the tartan outfit I wore previously (it'll make sense when you watch the video!)Any questions just comment or email at izzy.dot@btinternet.com.

P.S Sorry for the lack of replies I've been super busy with exams and all that jazz...

Blurring my vision.









All Photos by me

Recently I finally managed to purchase some film for my Mum's old (well retro) film camera. I really wanted to have the experience of surprise and anticipation involved with the photography, rather than the less special instantaneous Digital way. It's such a pleasure to open the packet and see the clean glossy photos. I must say I was quite pleased and well shocked with how the photos turned out,  as considering it was my first time using a film camera-- I was expecting a spread of blacked and whited out photos. The photos seem a bit disjointed from the more fashion orientated posts, but photography does comes with fashion, so I thought why not? Oh yes, there are some more blurred photos than others, I'm just going to say that was my 'conceptual intention' ( well some are actually intentionally like that...). On another note, blog posts may start to slack a bit considering exams are coming up; though keep all the comments and emails coming!

P.S Thanks to all the new followers! Nearly 600! 



Do the Hawaiian wave (well if it exists).





Note I tried to dye my hair blonde, and well it went ginger. Hawaiian Top: Vintage, Necklace: Topshop, Shirt: Asos, Skirt: Topshop, Tights: ?, Shoes: M &S

 When times like these have inspired the likes of Vivienne Westwood, there's no harm in saying no. Yesterday, I had a little family trip to Hampton Court, as my Granddad hadn't been for 20 years or so. I must admit after visiting Hampton Cournt 3 times or so before, I wasn't exactly that open minded to it. Though once there, I was in awe of all the renessaince paintings, frames, and deer heads (and no I'm not an Animal killer, just lovin' the english Herretaige style). Full of blooming tress that caress the gardens, it was a beautiful and picturesque site. Not only that, but after reading books such as the 'Other Bolyn Girl', I always seem to feel a lurking sense of gossip and scandal. Well I did experience a bit of scandal, I decided to wear tights that were too small for me. So therefore we ended up going back to the car park, and somehow managed to carefully snip the bottom half of the tights and then change back, still keeping all my dignity.

As for the outfit, it was not inspired by the trip. I'd been lusting for a Hawaiin T-Shirt for yonks, and then suddenly BAM out comes a whole rack full of £5(!!) Hawaiin shirts in Brighton. So whilst there a few weeks a go, I bought one. It wasn't until after buying the shirt that  I then realised how on trend it was, with similar themes showing in PRADA SS11 and Dior SS11- so much more styling to come for this shirt. So I paired it with my leopard print skirt and Topshop Bird necklace- taking a leaf out of PRADA. Hawaiian shirts are notoriously known for bad taste, so I made the outfit more kitsch by adding the little dog embellished bag that my Grandma gave to me when I was younger. I have gazillions of Hampton Court photos, but I'll wait for more of a similar themed outfit till I share them, makes more sense. 


Plus with all the bloggers youtubing at the moment, such as the wonderful STUDMUFFIN blog, I was wondering if you guyzz would be interested- I have some DIY tutorials that are awaiting to be shared. So as ever, any thoughts just email me at izzy.dot@btinternet.com!
Hope you all had a fab Holiday, on a Royal note I bought a tiara at Hampton court! 

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