A whole lotta Love













Shirt- Asos, 


Spikes-Asos, 
Cardigan- Primark, 
Trousers-UO, 
Socks-Asos, 
Creepers-Underground


Woah what a week, and what a week to come. The amount of work load is bloody crazy, I feel like i'm always going on about it. Though at least Art has lead me to finding some amazing photographer such as Laurence Olivier, her work is so haunting yet it's as if there's a bit of fairy dust sprinkled on top- check her out. Also i had a bit of Xmas money left over, which meant i bough the above trousers, socks and crazy cool shirt. The outfit inspiration came from minimalism (in so many SS11 catwalks) mixed with the 1950's to a touch of punk. Quite excited for outfit I've been thinking of inspired by the one and only Christopher Kane SS11, and then meets Viktor and Rolf SS11 and AW10. Also if time was nicer to mer I had this whole 70's shoot planned- so hopefully later this week.

Plus the last two images are edits I did of the above by increasing the highlights...PURPLE HAIR! There are no words that can describe how much I want that hair colour. Sadly I'm not permitted to do that, though my mumma is letting me go slowly blonder so I can work up to it.


Hope all you guys have a fab week! Plus a MASSIVE thank you to all the new followers and comments- means a lot. So keep the comments coming, I always try to reply ;D


x


Giveaway time.




As promised in the last post it's giveaway time! First of all there's the Nylon Street View book up for grabs, and I couldn't give it away without adding some stylish accessories to style up your outfits ;) (not that's needed of course). So secondly 2 Funky brightly coloured religious iconography bracelets, and thirdly a leopard print headscarf (perfectly on trend). 

To enter all you have to do is:

 -Leave a comment saying 'Enter me' and your email
-Be a Follower
- Enter by the 15th January 

So good Luck and keep the comments coming!

Inspiration forms from strangeness.













 From Pretty In Pink to Goth, a trend inspired by the rise of Vintage- depicted by the Oh My Love dress worn, creepers and velvet leggings. The little angst shoot was inspired by the likes of Gavin Watson's Punk Images to Sofia Ajram's galactic images. The shoot being very amateurish- done at night by a 14 year old girl whom does not know all the functions of her new camera, ended up being somewhat discombobulated from one another. I was trying to depict that dazed, confused, lost yet playful girl. The photos were taken in the holiday Home's large and lush garden (late night photos would not be permitted in the parks of London- I have quite a small garden). 

Anyhow I am back to London, back at school and back to work. The next two weeks consist of exams and revision. Oh what joy. I got asked to do a video on the DIY COLLAR/ NECKLACE, sadly with exams coming up I won't be able to do it right now. Though thank you for mentioning, it's given me inspiration to start a 'vlogging'. As for the store I was literally about to launch it today, but then yet again it wouldn't except details,etc. If I was an adult it would have been up since December, I'm very sorry. 
So to make up for it the next post will consist of a give-away! 

Note: I'll be replying to comments form previous post and this one later this week


Izzy

Pretentious is my middle name.









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 



Mixing Journeys




 Prezzies and bedroom




 London Expedition


Hey Guys, sorry I was meant to post yesterday but I ended hanging out with the cousins, sadly one has left today-Lydia. Though I took some gorgeous pics of her on our expedition to London. Being from London I'd never really been to the tourist attractions, such as the London Eye and River Cruise. So low and behold, that's what we did. I was really hoping to get some fab pics, but sadly it was the typical London overcast day. After that we ventured to Camden, sadly I didn't purchase anything as we were pushed for time, but I am in desperate need of transparent spikes- anyone know any places to get them? Plus due to the new arrival of my camera, I took some pics of some of my prezzies and items in my bedroom. Hopefully the new camera means I can become a better blogger... Plus Sorry about the not so concise post, but have been radically busy! Though do not fret, today I depart to the countryside, hoping to take some angst photos.

Dare to read.



Dolly Dare- Shop at Spitalfields 

Brick Lane

Brick Lane

Lunch at the Luxe with Relatives- cousin

Topshop Purchases 

Topshop Purchases 

Woah can you believe it's almost 2011?! Time has flown by. Anyhow, talking about the present. Christmas was a success, I carefully unwrapped the paper and...BAM a Panasonic Lumix G2 (Photos taken using that camera)- it's a God send ( especially at one point my parents were saying a massive no!). Not only that, but my family form America are over ( sounds cheesy, but hey it's Christmas). I'm in the process of showing them the fab trendy hotspots. Today we went to Brick lane, I bagged a leather and a pleated skirt (outfit post later). Plus followed by taking them to the obvious TOPSHOP OXFORD STREET. It was mayhem. Picture vultures scavenging for their pray- but the first in months. Topshop was a mirror image, one word- Sale. Though still it was a success, I managed to purchase the Black peter pan collar tunic , and leopard print skirt; all in the sale for half the price. Plus some acid wash shorts. The most clothing I have bought in yonks. I'm one happy bunny.

To top it up, the lovely Jessica from Couture Caramel (fab blog) did this fab drawing of me! Here it is:


Plus I'm so sorry, with the Christmas rush I haven't been able to reply to any comments in the last two posts. I'll do the best I can to reply to them, but on top of Christmas and New Year's traditions, I have GCSE's to revise for. So will try to reply to at least one of the posts, and definitely this one! Plus thanks for the emails, keep it up, I'll defo reply to them :)

Hope you had a fab Christmas and Happy New Year!

I just don't know what to do with myself.


Images from 1 Dazed and Confused, 2 Tumblr, 3Tumblr, 4 Tumblr 





Images from: 1 Dazed and Confused, 2 Dazed and Confused, 3 Tumblr, 4Tumblr, 5Tumblr





 




The question: 'What to blog about?'
The Answer: 'Snow, Paranoya shoot I've had in mind, New Designers, Christmas Lusts'
Well sadly being cameraless, and a Sister who most the time will not spare her camera. The snow, and the Paranoya shoot will have to wait. So whilst researching I came across the amazing Elliot Ward-Fear. How had I not heard about this designer before? At only 21, he has already appeared in Australian Fashion Week this year. Noticed by the blogasphere and editors, Elliot is a much antiscipated designer. Ward-Fear is known for his shoes. The latest collection featuring 45cm wooden carved platforms. Followed by a collection featuring faux fur, percpex, cut outs, all 60's inspired. All a contrast to eachother, modern fabrics with classic shapes, vice versa. What more could you want? Plus I arranged the photos in a collage tyle, Images I would associate with the collection. Keeping the idea of contrast, shape, and texture.

Will be replying to comments later this week, love hearing from all you guys! Merry Christmas too, hoping to do a better post after Christmas!


Merry Christmas 
xo

Take me to the playing field.




Sadly all this week I've been quite ill: fever, dizzy spells, nausea, cough, congestion, aching muscles, etc.  The best early Christmas gift and start to the holidays. Though today I persevered and went to school whilst in the trance of my illness. The only reason being the (*drum roll*)...STAFF PANTO! It is one of the most hilarious events that happens in the school year, and well I just couldn't miss that. I shall leave it to your imagination, to picture an image. 

Anyhow, due to the christmas theme, I have this little obsession with cute, playful and primary coloured pieces. Hence the merrry go round, and dress. Plus end of term means more blogging, sadly toned down by revision. But hey, it's CHRISTMAS!

Over Kill.

 
I recently found Polyvore and really recommend it, you get to create your own little sets super quickly and easily! So here are two of mine so far, and can also check it out here! Note the obsession for crosses ;). Proper blog post on Sunday, including give away ;) So a big thank you to all the new Fab Followers! YAY!

Note: Sorry won't be able to do post this Sunday, swamped in work, I'll try get one done by Thursday! :(
xx

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