Tuesday 23 April 2013

Sugar High

I am Gina's high-waist. I am AJ's wrecked cardigan. I am Deb's grunge. I am Berko's skinny jeans. I am Corey's black boots. Mark/c is my BFF, Lucas looks out for me and Joe is my boss. His name isn't f**king Warren.

This is my Everything Empire look. A little inspiration from each character...

High-waist super skinny jeans in black acid wash - ASOS. They're a size smaller too,Yipeeee! This means a great deal in super-skinnies I tell you! They're really comfy and will fit well into boots too. The high waist definitely takes a bit of getting used to, but I think they're a good shape.

Nude vest - cheapo layering vest underneath from Primark. Don't underestimate the usefulness of these, I wear them under loads of sheer shirts.

White sheer gathered top with embroidered embellishment - Primark. This is sleeveless and has an unusual high neck. It's definitely a layering piece as the arms do cut off a little weird, but looks nice under lots of different jummies.

Ripped up stripy grey cardigan - Got this from a random stall at The Clothes Show a few years ago, it was the last day of the show and about 30 minutes before it closed, so everyone was going selling mad. It was a fiver, and I wear it LOADS. Every time I wear it at home my Dad says (with genuine concern) "Oh no, I think you've pulled a hole in your jumper!" *giggle*

Accessories and shoes - all Primark. Studded creepers, chunky against the skinny jeans and matte black for a punky look. Matched with a grey studded clutch and silver/pewter coloured bracelets that look a bit like bike chains and belts.


Thursday 11 April 2013

I wish I was special... but I'm a creep


Ahh Radiohead, you're right, I am a creep and I love creepers. So I had a little nose around Primark last week and found a couple of interesting things... These black creepers are a standard style and shape, with a few small studs across the heel. They're pretty comfy too, like flatforms they give a bit of height which is always nice!  

The two spike and chain necklaces are surprisingly heavy and drape nicely, I think I'll be wearing them under top-buttoned collars. One is silver coloured and the other is brassy, but they'll work with loads of different outfits. The one above them is shaped like mini feathers, it's going to look brilliant with a round-neck dress or jumper...

The other two necklaces are a Big Ben shaped one (from the mens section) and a sort of Aztec or Navajo style eagle, which was one solitary pound *yay*. It's a bit weird yeah, but the whole native look is coming back on trend with the warmer weather (stores are already picking up moccasins, fringed leather jackets and lots of tan).

The grey studded clutch bag was on sale and is just on the right side of oversize - big enough to fit my stuff in, but small enough to fit in the crook of my arm when I'm holding a drink. It's not structured though, so I'll have to be careful what I put in it - don't want to go out with a lumpy bag!

The last thing, which isn't from Primark is a small hard frame clip on purse from The Space Centre. A present from Al! It's for kids yes, but it's kitsch and cute and I'll enjoy clipping it to lanyards at festivals to hold my monies or tissues!

Tuesday 9 April 2013

Ticking Over

Woo and Yay! Sunshine! Okay so it's still bitter as hell out there most days, but the sun is slowly making an appearance. I even went out without a jumper for a bit, see!

So we spent Easter up at Runswick Bay with my family, rock pools, fish and chips, the works. Didn't do many 'outfits' as I was mostly in joggers or beach clothes but this is from when we went to Whitby for the day.

Shirt dress with oversize pockets in ticking stripe - Primark

Skinny jeans - George at ASDA

Cream half-frame Clubmaster style sunglasses - Primark

Navy bow tie - ebay Hong Kong

Brown tweed and orange stripe high-tops - Adidas from Schuh

This shirt dress is a wardrobe staple of mine, it's casual and comfy and wears well with jeans or leggings and I usually wear a big leather belt around the middle so cinch the waist a bit as it's quite flat (however, left all my belts at home... doh). The trainers were an absolute steal from the Schuh January sale 2012 at the bargainacious price of £15 (free delivery too) they're really comfy despite the thin base and remind me of 70's caravan curtains. I love them!

I guess the inspiration is boats, ticking stripe always makes me think of the seaside.