fashion fierté

Paris Fashion Week

2012-03-08T05:23:00.001-08:00

Couple of images trending the bright midi skirt in Paris Fashion Week, my fave is the pastel pink. Mixed with black, looks perfectly chic and Parisian.

Lizzy Grant.

2012-03-05T17:21:00.000-08:00

well i totally have an obsession with Lana Del Rey... as i'm sure soooo many other people in the world do. Its not just her music though, she's already a fashion icon... Mulberry, LFW etc... glamourous classy sense of style all rolled into a huge batch of loveliness. below are some of my fave outfits i've seen her running around in..

This crystal bra is actually from crystalbra.com and looks amazing. Currently creating my own version, with more crystals and more shine.

I adore Lizzys style, retro vintage styling with 40's glamour curls and her statement red lips and nails. No wonder Mulberry snapped her up and she was all over British Vogue.

Proof she is actually the nicest soul around..

A little more..

Broguin.

2012-03-01T15:17:00.001-08:00

I really wanted some sparkly brogues so instead of buying some I thought I'd do my own. As metallics are the height of this season I went for a bright silver fine glitter that is now currently covering my whole apartment. It can take a week to finish glittering shoes as you have to do and layer then wait for it to completely dry or you'll get a gloopy glitter, which no one wants. Below is some photos of the brogues (that were purchased from forever 21) half way thought the glittering stage.

Glitter boots.

2012-02-28T16:43:00.001-08:00

A while ago I was on the hunt for some Jeffrey Campbell's, some glittery ones but I couldn't find any my size anywhere apart from the US. I came across some plain black ones and thought I'd buy them and then glitter them myself! So here they areeee, look glittery and pretty. I did multiple layers of glitter of different sizes and tones of black with a hint of purple and pink. They look amazing, I'm not gonna lie.

tallics.

2012-02-26T16:46:00.000-08:00

anyone that knows me, knows i am complete magpie for anything shiny/glittery/sparkley. this seasons trend of metallics is my totally my fave for this spring. some brands are calling it the mermaid trend after Florence Welch appeared from a giant sea shell at the Chanel show. Mermaid style gowns then started emerging from Armani and McQueen, shimmering down red carpets everywhere.

below is a selection of beautiful shimmery objects for you to desire.

Topshop, wear over some of this seasons pale colour block jeans, nude or baby blue.

if your not a fellow magpie, go with a metallic nail polish for this season.

topshop, my fave pair of shorts. ever. sequins, hotpants, shiny, what more could you ask for?

topshop, same goes for this dress.

gucci, this fabric will be all over the high street so snap it up.

michael kors. h&m do a very similar style jean for a fraction of the price.

Mary Katrantzou.

2012-02-25T16:17:00.000-08:00

i have totally fallen in love with the Mary Katrantzou collection for this S/S. After studying design at university i was obsessed with creating photo-montages, digital feminine designs and creating sketchbooks with collages from magazines. Mary's creation, featured in Topshop, has all this and more! Beautiful bold and bright designs on feminine dresses. the structural patterns don't stop there though, her signature prom dress was inspired by a bowl shape. floral china patterns are clashed with digital images of crystals. the collection includes, dresses, blouses, trousers, and leggings. prices are quite pricey for high street but to be honest they are totally worth it. i recommend anyone buying a piece from this collection to add to their wardrobe this summer.

mint green.

2012-02-23T16:29:00.001-08:00

never ever been a fan of green, but this seasons trends of pale tones has put me in full swing for Spring. This outfit is made up of mint green colour block jeans a plain delicate chiffon blouse and metallic ballet pumps.

WOO. two days in a row.

2012-02-22T06:00:00.000-08:00

so i have some time off from work and decided to use the time wisely. first things first i have major heel crush on these bad boys...

i may have a slight obsession with this colour right now, i'm not even sure if i have the right skin tone to rock it. these are from ASOS and are in the sale so go get them! also in my heel wish list are...

BEAUTIFUL lilac court shoes with a metallic silver stiletto also in the Kurt Geiger sale.

I think, these are my faves.. jessica simpson, perfect for the summer, with tan detailing and pale straps.

these are just divine but are the most expensive, at £295 from Kurt Geiger, my friend said i can't justify spending that much on a pair of pink suede heels.. sigh.

Back for good.

2012-02-21T07:48:00.000-08:00

so its been a while since i've blogged. Since graduating and moving around, i've been super busy trying to find work, so my blog took a back seat. However im back and on top form. To start off i have to discuss Burberrys Prorsums AW12. featured yesterday at LFW. I wasn't able to view the live streaming as i was on a train on the way to Manchester but as soon as i had some decent signal i watched it on Grazia Daily. always been a huge supporter of burberry, being british and all, and clearly never getting it wrong. Christopher Bailey knows design and knows it well. AW12 was a collection inspired by the english countryside. lots of flat peak caps, beautiful tweed jackets, velvet, owl jumpers and gorgeous bags. A-listers filled the front rows including Mr and Mrs Burberry Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Eddie Redmayne. The finale was the highlight with snow falling and models carrying umbrellas down the catwalk. If you haven't seen the show yet, get to it.. Burberry Prorsums AW12

what i wore. again.

2011-03-29T09:00:00.000-07:00

i have to give credit to ryan for these photos because he's amazing and such. so another outfit. Military dress with jessica simpson platforms. let me know what you thinkkk! xx

some leather.

2011-03-18T10:18:00.000-07:00

another leather piece to add to the collection, black, front zipper, leather skirt, teamed with polka dots tights, studded boots and a top buttoned white shirt. very mono-toned and simple, i'm really like the rugged dark look at the moment, as its still not warm enough to wear spring items! let me know what you think xx

frock on vintage.

2011-03-18T03:00:00.000-07:00

a while ago i talked about going to frock on vintage in the custard factory in Birmingham, and now i finally have the photography to show you. I got the chance to meet the lovely Pam Cheema and got to look round her lovely studio and see her stunning vintage collection. The most obvious detail about the frock on vintage studio is that you can see the care, precision and time taken, for each individual item Pam has chosen to sell in her studio. In most vintage stores they have shipments from certain places and the stock isn't taken care of or even checked over before being sold. With frock on vintage there's a selection of clothes, shoes, bags and jewellery that has been carefully chosen by Pam, so without question you'll leave with something well loved and precious. I took a couple of snaps whilst visiting the studio.

As well as having an amazing vintage studio Pam Cheema also does a lot of fashion styling take a look at these beautiful outfits!

go take a look at the frock on vintage site and arrange an appointment with Pam!

interview.

2011-03-15T15:21:00.000-07:00

Another girly interview, with Aimée, check out her cute sense of style.

Name: Aimée Mullin-Pugh

Age: 18

Occupation: Student at Stafford College studying fashion and clothing.

Brogues: Primark

Shorts: Topshop

Shirt: St Michael cord style shirt from a charity shop

Coat: Barbour style jacket from H&M

Necklace: Vivienne Westwood

Earrings: Vivienne Westwood

Bag: Fred Perry

Aimée is currently a fashion student and likes to source designer inspired outfits from charity shops. Believes she should of been born in the forties Aimée is huge fan of the elegancy from that era.

“I don’t tend to buy anything new or modern only key items such as shoes or maybe trousers. All my clothes are from charity shops or from online. My style is a mix of everything, new and old”

“I’m not inspired by anything I just wear what I like, I do like a lot of old stuff though, especially accessories from the forties”

“I listen to a lot of old music like Motown and blues music. I love ‘Kate Bush’ and the ‘Stone Roses’.

“I shop mainly in charity shops around Wolverhampton Oxfam is my favourite, I like to go round vintage fairs but I tend to find them overly priced, half the time they find the items in charity shops and double the price”

“I’ve been to Liverpool twice and I really really like it, they have a good mix of everything, mixed designers and loads of charity shops”

“I have a lot of oversized cable knit jumpers, just because they’re really comfy and you can wear them with some nice jewellery or a nice denim jacket”

“Best thing I’ve bought was some bleached denim high-waisted shorts that I were only £2 from a charity shop, I’d wear them everyday if I could”.

“I used to really like Alexa Chungs style, even though she wears a lot of designer stuff, I saw her wearing an A-line skirt and then I found one pretty much exactly the same in a charity shop”.

“I really like the twenties, forties and the fifties they’re style was so unique, it was just so nice and elegant”.

“Last year I created a punk outfit, and Vivienne Westwood really inspired me as through out the whole creation as she brought punk to Britain”

“I spend a lot of money on jewellery and shoes, the most I’ve spent is on a fur coat which was about £90”.

“I liked fashion when everyone dressed the same, now you have different groups wearing the same, I don’t want people to look back to this era and think there’s no particular style, because everyone looks so different, we need to create a fashion era”.

“Looking forward to travelling to Paris next month, to see the house of Dior and the house of Chanel and I’m really looking forward to that, hopefully I’ll be really inspired!’

“I don’t wear trousers, I’ll only wear shorts of sometimes a skirt”

photography by amber banks-brumby.

interview.

2011-03-12T15:22:00.000-08:00

i got the chance to interview the beautiful Ellie Carless a while a go and heres the amazing interview..

Name: Ellie Carless

Age: 17

Occupation: Beauty student at Stafford College

Shirt, Shorts, & Necklace: Topshop

Scarf (worn on head) Charity shop

Brogues: River Island

Tights: Newlook

Bag: Charity shop

Coat: Burberry

Inspired by late eighties films and music Ellie dresses for her mood. With a large collection of vintage bags and a keen interest in charity shop hunting, Ellie likes to dress for herself and is inspired by people around her and her group of friends.

Interview

"I wear what I wear because I like to stand out from the crowd, and just because I like it. When I choose clothes I like to feel confident in what I wear"

"Fern Cotton is huge fashion icon for me, I really like her style and she has a lot of confidence. My style is also inspired from the film 'Desperately seeking Susan' the first film that Madonna was in, thats where my red lipstick, ripped shorts and head scarf look is from".

"I really like the late eighties fashion scene, so I'm inspired my music and films from that era"

"I normally shop at just the usual high street shops, Topshop, Urban Outfitters, with the exception of charity shops, where you can find something really unique, some people are a bit fussy about shopping there but if you want to look individual you have to search in places like that."

"These days people dress the same no matter how hard they try and be different, the high street pretty much makes us look the same. Shops should have more variation".

"I'm a big fan of shopping in Derby and especially Manchester, there's a variety of shops and its just interesting to look around. Before I go shopping I like to go sit down with a coffee and be inspired by people around me. Thats a big part of Manchester as there's so much unique style there".

"I prefer bright colours, they make me feel happy and lively compared to sandy dull colours, so i'm hoping that in a few years time bright fun colours will be introduced more in to the high street"

"I wear my brogues everyday, they're comfy and they're really in fashion, I pair them with my Burberry coat too, so I'd say they're my wardrobe staple"

"Mix and match clothes from different eras, if you want to stand out more. Its getting more difficult as people follow other peoples trends all the time".

"I have a wide variety of clothes as my mood changes often, from baggy jumpers, to plain shirts then to girlie dresses".

"I have quite a large collection of vintage satchels too, they're the perfect size for an everyday handbag"

"My prized possession would be my Mulberry bag, its just beautiful and I wear it with pride, I wear my nans ring everyday, thats my most sentimental item and always will be".

photography by amber banks-brumby.

To get a hint of Ellies style take a peek at the link to your right! let me know what you think .. xx

loafy.

2011-03-11T01:56:00.000-08:00

loafy tassels, street trend alert!normally seen on the feets of well-dressed English blokes and now seen in every high street shop and on lookbook, so i suggest getting a pair, as they are super comfy but not as boring as flats. Wear them with tailored trousers, a blazer and a boyfriend crisp white shirt in the work place, get a pair for the evening too, the higher the better. Found a beautiful selection for you to look at,

1. Jeffrey Campbell, Alison Tan about $99.90

(you get wedges and loafers in one, nothing to

complain about here)

2. Leo Mink Moccasin loafer from Miss Selfridge £28.00

(Have a really nice suede texture and they fit really nice)

3. Tan flat loafers from Dorothy Perkins, £32.00

(more formal, lovely colour though)

4. ASOS Madge Suede Loafers £35.00

(Really girly colour and again a nice suede fabric)

5. Possibly my faveourite so far, the heeled ones

from Topshop, £70.00.

(they look stunning and will look great with

some tailored shorts)

Suedey, suede.

2011-03-09T02:18:00.000-08:00

Finally the sun has peeped out in England! And as in my previous post you could tell i was raving on about suede items, especially shorts, well i purchased some a while back but the tone didn't really suit my skin tone, so last week i purchased some more from h&m and i adoreee them! I matched them with a loose suede patch top, brogues, and a vintage tan bag.

I loveee nude nails at the moment, and of course gold vintage jewellery!

Darling, dear.

2011-03-08T02:43:00.000-08:00

Hello lovelies, my boss just forwarded these photos to me, and I thought I should share with you! Fearne and Holly on Celebrity Juice looking delightful in designer Darling. At work we are loving Darling and their vintage inspired style. Heres a taste of their SS11 collection.

oh god, its that time of week again.

2011-03-07T01:42:00.000-08:00

I hateeee having my photo taken, no one knows this best than Amber, my beautiful friend who took the following photos. Its still cold in England so i'm still dressing in dark colours, and I can't escape the leather leg look at the moment, well i will soon because I may have purchased another leather item! This blazer is actually a guys one but its quite small and it fits nicely, i'm wearing a vintage sheer button up blouse too with vintage gold jewellery, let me know what you think! xx


Amber Banks-Brumby photography.

Amber Banks-Brumby photography.

interview.

2011-03-06T15:19:00.000-08:00

one of my many jobs is to write up interviews i do with people from my local area for my local newspaper, for the style page. so another style, another interview, I interviewed Ryan a supreme addict.

Name: Ryan Waldron

Age: 21

Occupation: Student at Stafford College studying graphic and digital design at foundation degree level.

Jacket: Supreme and Northface Jacket from Supreme New York

Jeans: Levis, Sandleman.

Hat: Milk Crate by Milk Crate

Shoes: Vans and Supreme, old school 92s from Supreme New York

Currently studying at Stafford College Ryan hopes to further his knowledge in graphic design and complete his degree at Leicester university. Music had played a big part in Ryan's urban street ware style and is looking to pursue a career in the music industry.

"I don't know what my style is, a bit smart, a bit skater. I feel different on different days sometimes I want to wear something baggy, somedays I like to wear something more fitted".

"I spend most of my money on jeans, I care about the fit of the jeans than anything else, I don't mind if a shirts a little bit big but the jeans have to be right"

"I mostly wear the make 'Supreme' but I like to wear Uniqlo shirts, and a mix of band t-shirts mainly because they're cheap, bands like 'Terror' and 'Bad Seed', but you wouldn't just find these kind of shirts if you went into a normal music shop, it's what makes them good".

"Music has really inspired me, to be honest the way I found out about 'Supreme' was the singer of a band called 'Bane' was wearing one of there caps, and I didn't know what it was, and then I kept seeing guys at gigs wearing it so thats how it become what it is now, everything I own is Supreme".

"There's two Supreme shops in America and a couple in Japan but thats it at the moment, one in New York and one in Los Angeles, so when I went to LA last year, I bought half the shop. You have to look online to get it normally".

"The main attraction to the brand 'Supreme' is that no one else really knows about it, and I like the fact that it so hard to get, so when you finally get something its a good feeling. The design of their clothes is really innovative and the fit looks good of me".

"Urban Industry is one of the websites I buy a lot of stuff from, also Selfridges in Birmingham and a lot of it is Ebay, the American site because you can find a lot of Supreme".

"In LA there's a lot of cool shops, shops that cater for my style like 'Diamond' and all the shops are on the same street, all selling street wear mixed with skater wear".

"My icons are Aaron Bondaroff, he owns a brand called aNYthing which is based in New York, I also really like Jason Dill he's a model for Supreme and he has a good dress sense".

"You see loads of people these days getting inspiration from bands and the brands that they wear, which is a good thing"

"I don't want fashion to change I like the way it is now, nice and simple, I don't want it to get too crazy"

"I seem to collect stuff that I don't even wear, its just to have, I have loads of caps and trainers".

"The most expensive thing I've ever bought was this Supreme jacket that I'm wearing which was $400, its mostly jackets and jeans I spend a lot of money on"

"My first Supreme item I bought was a purple box logo hoody which was about 3 years ago, but i'll never sell that"

photography by amber banks-brumby.

street photography.

2011-03-04T15:49:00.000-08:00

i adore and admire street photography and last year i went out (with the help of my amazing friends) and asked the beautiful people of Birmingham if I could take their photo and talk about what they were wearing, i met some lovely people with amazing style and in the next couple of weeks i plan to take some more photos next time in London or Birmingham. I hate having my photo taken, luckily the model job i have only requires a few photos every few months, thank god! The best part about being interested in street photography is about getting to sit and people watch then talk to people about their unique style, definitely a hobby people should get more involved in, let me know if you have any street photography or what you think of the few photos I have taken xx

what i wore.

2011-03-04T01:51:00.000-08:00

morning bloggers! today was kind of a smart day because i have interviews to do, so it was blazer and shirt and boots. let me know what you think xx

tidy..ish.

2011-03-01T11:00:00.000-08:00

i was getting really fed up of not seeing my shoes i'd bought over the years as they were shoved in boxes down the side of my wardrobe, so i thought id put them in a bookcase! I wanted to buy some free floating shelves on the walls but apparently you cant do that in student accommodation? so I had to make do with some bookcase...

Unfortunately this bookcase is far too small, so it only holds a fraction of the shoes I own but i think it looks okay? let me know what you think xx

fancy legwork.

2011-02-28T09:00:00.000-08:00

this seasons most affordable must have accessory seems to be, beautifully cute patterned tights! I've seen unique patterned tights all over the internet and in the high street so I thought I'd but a little collection together of the best and the cutest. 

To start with, the most expensive but the most lustful, scottish designers Bebaroque! The label was started in July 2007 by Mhairi McNicol and Chloe  Patience. These designers stand out so much to me because as a graphic designer they use digital print and hand embroidery and they look truly beautiful. All designs are created and made in Scotland to, so fully home grown, which makes them even more special. 


photo from their webiste, as you can see totally cute!

these are my definitely my favourite i love the gems they look so unique.

another stunning design.

its not only us thats been slightly obsessed with pattered tights but also celebrities too..

Blake Lively was spotted in Central Park on set of her hit show "Gossip Girl" in NYC with these beauties on.


Agyness Deyn in House of Holland tight.

And going on from that, House of Holland have some stunning designs too, and are a lot more affordable than others. They've just done they're AW London fashion week and they're tight collection was lovely. 


I have seen these everywhere, from lookbook to on the streets, to celebrities and you can see why! they're totally cute and they keep you warm?

AW11 collection

Patterned tights are a must have at the moment, its not quite warm enough to brave it and go bare legged and it's not cold enough to wear thick opaque tights, and if you search you can find some good prices for some unusual leg wear, what better way to add a unique and interesting accessory to an outfit?

Let me know what you think and if you know any other amazing brands to add to the collection xx

vintage jewellery best?

2011-02-27T09:52:00.000-08:00

over the last few years i have become a huge fan of vintage jewellery, i love the thought of owning something beautiful that someone else has had before you, where has it been? what was it worn with? all these questions, makes it more interesting! I've but a few photos up of some of my vintage jewellery and where I bought it from or who I received from, i hope they inspire you and make you want to run out and buy something old and beautiful! 

These beautiful watches were given to me my mother and grandmother, I'm not really a silver girl so I wear the gold one all the time, its looks really smart and professional but cute too, and it goes with every outift.

An beautiful piece bought from a vintage shop in Staffordshire, its so delicate and pretty, and they're not real diamonds but it still looks amazing. 

this is my all time favourite vintage piece from the same shop as the one before, my friend Sarah was about to buy this beauty but she let me get it instead, I wear this on almost every blazer or coat, its really big and it stands out loads and definitely adds that sparkle to the outift. 

big pearl earrings from my grandma, look really cute with an outfit. 

these were bought from a vintage fair in Birmingham, I lost one for ages, but then one day I found it lurking underneath my bed.

these were bought from a special boy from the same vintage fair, these will look amazing this season with the neutral tones and delicate shades of nude.

Bought from the same vintage fair, I love how simple these are and I love the original packaging that they came with, they were only like a £1.

This brooch was bought from ebay, im constantly on ebay as you can find some really beauts, as someone said, one mans rubbish is anothers mans gold mine?

let me know what you think and let me know if you own any old beauties xx

what i wore.

2011-02-27T05:12:00.000-08:00

These were photos from the other day, as you can tell from my previous blog I'm loving the leather leg look, so my outfit was based on that, but I thought I'd tone it down with a delicate top and some nude heels from topshop. I should also add that this bag was robbed from my amazing friend isabelle, which she will get back..let me know what you think xx