Forgotten Garden

So that task I was doing at work, planning and implementing a display case in a shopping centre. I did it yesterday morning. After the research and sourcing the props, I just hoped that it would look as good in real life as it did in my head. and it did! yay!

I loved researching a theme and had a couple of ideas but decided on a 'forgotten garden' theme, as its officially been Autumn for a while now, well you may even call it winter here in Scotland! I felt like it was a little bit of a safe theme, but I tried to put my own twist on it. I had to stop myself getting carried away and remember that the purpose of the display was to showcase the shoes! haha.

I love creating mood boards, so when I was given this task I didn't pass up the opportunity to create one!

My handy work -

What's your Autumn theme?

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Hers & Sirs

This is a title I came up with at work for part of some trend research I was doing. Its been re-worked every season adding new twists to keep it fresh. I personally love it and have started to wear more 'tom boyish' outfits. I now love wearing baggy clothes, it's comfy and practical. Gone are my skin tight clothes (until I shape up anyway! Ha). The tomboy look is here to stay. Victoria Beckham quoted in Sept Grazia that what's new for spring/summer 2014 is the proportions. "Boy-meets-girl with a feminine wave running through it." 

This little obsession came from one of my favourite bloggers, Leandra Medine aka The Man Repeller. I love her, i want to be her. If you are unaware of this amazing women, click here now, for her brave sense of style, and fashion with quirky humor! Her definition of a Men Repeller? "outfitting oneself in a sartorially offensive mode that may result in repelling members of the opposite sex. Such garments include but are not limited to harem pants, boyfriend jeans, overalls (see: human repelling), shoulder pads, full length jumpsuits, jewelry that resembles violent weaponry and clogs." Big girl crush. In a recent post she asks the question... "We’ve been working to look like little boys or far older men for how many seasons now?" 

Here are some of her extremely stylish mannish looks: 

Here she is actually wearing her hubby's clothes, perfecting the Hers & Sirs trend.

This jumper is actually from the men's department of Uniqlo.

And more looks sourced from Pinterest...

And here is a something I put together:

Is this style for you? Try it, you'll love it. 

X

p.s don't you just love Man Repeller?!

There's no excuses...

...for my absence, apart from the fact that I  have joined the gym, so have literally lived there all this week. I think I'm nearly settled in my new Edinburgh flat. The house share isn't perfect, but what is?

I'm getting the hang of my new job, I have already traveled down south to visit stores and their visual merchandising. I have finished one cool project and in the process of organising another one - which is creating a display for a display case in a shopping centre.  This is something I have really enjoyed doing, and still enjoying, hope I get the next one. I put it into action in October and will definitely take a pic of my handy work. So will pop in in post somewhere!

Not really got that much of a social life atm, (not that I had one back at home!) but I managed to see the end of the Fringe Festival. Which was fun. I would deffo recommend it to anyone that was thinking  about going next year. (Maybe see you there?) This was the first time I had been to a comedy show. I've always been worried I wouldn't get the jokes. There were only like two that I didn't get. Ha.

I've eaten out at this amazing place... 56 North

Yes. It was as good as it looks: mushroom, pepper, mozzarella and pesto burger. NOM. I absolutely love how the fries came!

Jumper: Urban Outfiters (not that much of a jumper really, as its not thick or warm, but looks great thrown over anything!)

Dress: White Chocoolate from Asos

Boots: Schuh

Necklace: Zara

Choker: Topshop

My first week in the flat, me and the boyf did quiet a few walks, getting to know Edinburgh etc. There are so many beautiful buildings - and this is from a girl that never thought she'd say that. Ha. There's also lots of hills and stairs! 

My jumper obsession: Zara (of course its Zara, you can just tell right?!) 

Skirt: River Island from Asos

Coat: Topshop (old) 

Pink is everywhere... I like it... so pink made it into my wardrobe. I do want a pink coat, I've seen so many that I can't afford, and a really nice one in Topshop that I can afford. But I'm just thinking it is not going to be practical in rainy Scotland! I bet it would get grubby quickly. Eugh - when did I start to care about practicality. It would look so pretty in my wardrobe tho. My hair has also gone back to being pink, well 'candy floss' so not as bright as it was before. I did try to take a 'selfie' but i suck at them. (Jumper is from Primark, bought 2 sizes too big so that it was wearable!) 

Some random shots:

My Schuhbie night out outfit, originally I wanted this jumpsuit in black but they didn't have my size, so my friend talked me into buying the orange! and I loved it! 

Jumpsuit: Topshop
Heels: Schuh
Choker: Topshop
Black Slip Dress: Topshop
Black Heels: Topshop
Clutch Bag: Zara (sale)

Tartan and cut out hype.
Skirt: Zara
Shoes: New look

Attempting a changing room selfie. I totally regret not buying this detailed Topshop jumper. I may have to return for it.

I'm so glad I bought this beauty before I left Derby, well in fact its from a vintage shop called COW in Nottingham. When I'm back home I will deffo be taking a trip to check out what other goodies they have. 

I can't believe how quick time is going. 

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Hello New Life...

It’s been 14 days, not too bad, I’ve been worse before. However, the last time I was absent, I said I’m going to blog more and this still hasn’t happened. I’m sorry. Once I am settled in my new life, this should start to happen.

This post is being written from the bonnie land of Scotland, in my unglamorous hotel room. My evenings have been taken up by hunting for a flat/ house share in Edinburgh. Scary Shit. I know.

The weekend was kinda fun tho, I visited a couple of places and spent the weekend up and down Princes Street. Learning where all the vital shops, such as; Urban Outfitters, Topshop, Zara and H&M are. I found them all, and unfortunately spent money I don’t have in them all. Typical. No new shoes in a while tho.

I can’t wait to have another ‘recky’ and find some boutique and vintage shops. Also, I hear Glasgow is good for shopping too. Going to have to wait until all my new grown up house/ flat bills are paid until I can visit the streets of Glasgow. I will deffo write a post about any cool shops I find. (and probably the buys too!)

So I haven’t really got any pictures yet, as unfortunately my hotel isn’t in Edinburgh, and when I was there at the weekend, I was dashing about and getting my bearings. I did manage this shot, in-between the rain showers and when the sun decided to shine.

As I am in a hotel, I cannot cook, so I have eaten on my own in restaurants, yes you read correctly! Lol. And the way things are going, I’ll have piled on a few pounds by the time I finally move in to a place, so once I’m settled I need a total detox. The odd night I have done a meal deal, but obv not photo worthy!

 Never leave the house, in Scotland, without a rain coat … 

Rain coat: George @ Asda

Jumper: ebay

White Dress: Topshop (old)

Rings: Mixture of vintage and H&M

 I’ve had my eye on these leather jogging pants, and on Sunday, whilst killing time between flat/ house viewings I decided to purchase them. What a great decision. (Ignore the hotel room!)

Jumper: Zara (sale)

Faux Leather Jogging Pants: Topshop

Vans: Schuh

What’s new with you?

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D for denim and D for dungarees.

I have already done a post on dungarees, but it took me a while to actually wear mine. Now I am used to them, I love em and they are my fail safe, throwing them on when I am having a 'don't know what to wear moment.' And don't deny it, we all have these moments, me probably too often. Ha.

So anyway, here's how I wore my dungarees the last two times. Pretty chilled. The weather was so gorgeous, (when these photos were taken, its been a bit hit and miss since then) it meant I could wear sleeveless tops underneath, which I really like and it's comfortable, also avoids T-shirt tan lines!

I have been really busy lately as..... I GOT THE VM JOB I PREVIOUSLY POSTED ABOUT. So I am moving to Scotland. Very scary. Nervous. Excited. Sad. So I have been making plans to move, and seeing my loved ones, as I am going to miss them terribly. We are all going out on Saturday evening and I have a couple of outfit ides. I'm sure i'll post them on here next week.

Back to the point...

Dungarees - Urban Outfitters

Grey sleeveless top - H&M

White sleeveless top - Topshop 

Flatform sandals - Topshop (which I impulse bought in the sale, and regretted but now I've actually worn them, I love them. They literally go with everythang.) 

New Balance trainers - Schuh

Fishnet socks - Asos

Nike Jacket - Vintage from the shop 'Junk' on Sadler Gate, Derby. If you haven't been in, you must. 

Sunglasses - Wild Clothing in Nottingham

Rings - Mixture of vintage, Topshop and Primark

Next post might be from Scotland... eeeeee.....