I don't really like the culture of disposable fashion although I'll be the first to admit that I do sometimes buy clothes from places like Primark. In an attempt to make myself feel slightly better, I regularly clear out clothes that I just haven't worn in the last few months or that I decided to buy impulsively - which believe me, is a lot! Since my internship at Cancer Research UK, where I had to analyse methods to generate stock acquisition, I have become far more aware of being a responsible and ethical shopper so I am trying my very best to buy clothes that 1) I will definitely wear and don't just look good on the mannequin and 2) that are worth their price i.e. nowadays, I'd rather save my pennies to buy something that I know is going to be an investment instead of the latest fad.
Anyway, enough of my ramblings. Here's an insight into a few coveted pieces from my wardrobe round about now...
I love this cream lace blouse from New Look. I think it was something like £20. There are loads of lace garments on the high street at the moment but I think the combination of lace with the exaggerated, highly dramatic shoulders makes this piece stand out and actually appear a lot more expensive than it is. It's great with a jersey skirt or jeans for the daytime or teamed with a sophisticated pencil skirt, it makes a great evening look. (Please ignore my awful camera skills; I have a lot to learn. Also that weird big dark thing on my right arm is my tattoo, not just a weird birthmark...)
If I had to describe the look I'm into right now, it would probably be something like 'rebellious youthful sophistication'. That doesn't help much I know. For a visual representation, this picture ought to give you some sort of idea.
Kind of sophisticated elegance mixed with naughty schoolgirl...
The velvet blazer is oldschool Jaeger and is a coveted possession of mine - it automatically makes an outfut look smarter and edgier. The pleated skirt is from Karen Millen - an excellent perk of being a former KM shopgirl and I'm wearing the same New Look blouse as mentioned earlier.
Right now, I'm reaaally loving stiletto wedges although they are pretty tricky to wear. I'm deluding myself into thinking I just haven't had enough practice so far... I got these ones from Dune; they were a tad expensive at £100 but the suede is so lovely plus I had been eyeing them for a while... plus they're an investment buy!! (an excuse I use a LOT)
Finally, a lovely versatile dress. It's made from a sort of wool fabric which I love because it's highly flattering and really soft to touch. It's from French Connection and was originally £65 but it's half price in the sale and is a birthday gift to me from my sister. I LOVE the exaggerated shoulders (again, the shoulders are a major theme - mainly because I have the shoulders of a rower despite the fact I hate pretty much all sports) and the gold zips give the dress a funky edgy feel. This is a great work dress - you can get away with wearing it during the day and the night, it's great value for money!! My only tiny quibble is that due to the fact it is very slim fitting on the bottom half because of its body con style, any tiny bulge is pretty visible which is a bit of a bummer...but maybe that's an incentive to stay away from the junk food??
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Something that I ALWAYS end up wearing is my oversized slightly crazy grannyish cardigan from Topshop. I bagged it in the sale for £9 - I think it's original price was something like £35 - and it is one of my favourite items. I honestly think there's nothing better than a dress, an oversized cardigan and heels (a la Jameela Jamil).
And last but not least, my vintage leather bag - I had been lusting for a leather bag for ages before I found this one. I bought it from a lovely leather stall in Paddington Station for around a tenner. I've tied my favourite neck scarf (£1 in a sale from Warehouse) around it in the picture which I use so very much. The picture does not do both items justice, purely because I am shite with cameras, but vintage leather bags = gorgeous.
Hope you enjoyed!!x
