India Rose

FACEBOOK.COM/INDIAROSEBLOG

2012-02-25T23:15:00.000Z

As I'm sure most of my Facebook friends are seriously fed up of me posting my blog posts and music I like every few days, and as a lot of you have taken an interest in what I listen to, I've decided to create a Facebook page for this blog. It's mainly to let you know each time I have a new blog post and to post anything I find inspiring and don't necessarily have time to blog about, but it will also be a good way to ask me anything as I no longer have Formspring. So yeah, if you want to know what I'm listening to, planning to buy or what I find inspiring at the moment... get liking here. Thank you!

YOU & I

2012-02-22T21:34:00.000Z

Ashley Lewis smashed the styling for Luv AJ's new lookbook. So good. Love the pink roots, the Wang backpack and the Supreme tee in the first image. Oh and it's nice to see Janye from Stop It Right Now's customised Celine decks I posted about here have made an appearance. Love it all. I think the only thing I would change is the choice of footwear...

MOMENTS OF YOU

2012-02-18T20:19:00.001Z

(Vans CA 46s, Romwe sweater, Topshop Leigh jeans, Grafea backpack, Fashionology rings)

So I've been umming and arring about dying my hair lilac for what feels like forever. Mainly because I'd have to strip all the existing colour out of my hair first, then bleach it (probably a few times) and then dye it. So when I came across these hair chalks via rackk and ruin I had to give them a go to see whether this idea was a good one or whether I just liked how coloured hair looked on beautiful models. It's not as white as I want it but it's given me a better idea of what it will look like... And yes, I'm actually wearing pink. Sort of anyway. I'm a changed woman.

YELLOW 90S

2012-02-17T20:30:00.000Z

(Vans CA 46s, New Balance 576s, Ash 'Cool' hidden wedge sneakers, Romwe creepers, Sparkle & Fade cropped top, Alexander Wang joggers and a Silence + Noise mesh insert sweater)

Deadlines are dangerous and unhealthy and I shouldn't have anything to do with them. I still haven't been to sleep since Wednesday night and I pretty much always end up spending 90% of the time sitting in my room online shopping, eating Revels and drinking Coke. My eyes are about half the size they once were and I'm a lot poorer than I was last week. At least my feet look pretty though hey? Made my weekly trip to the Post Office depot (I'm sure they know me by name now) to pick up any undelivered parcels and here are some of the things I bought recently. Loving anything cropped and anything with a platform at the moment. Yes I'm going down the 90s route I said I would never, ever go down. Perfect time to start working at Apparel I guess!

M998BR

2012-02-17T03:51:00.004Z

via Up There Store

Can someone please just find me a pair of New Balance 998s (or any similar for that matter. Little soles can't be choosers) in a UK 3.5 or 4 pretty pretty please? Really starting to piss me off how 99% of the sneakers I want aren't made for little humans. Not all of us like baby pink. We have taste too y'know.

THAT SHIT CRAY

2012-02-16T11:50:00.000Z

Woke up this morning to realise I'd reached a million views! I mean A MILLION views, really?! That's ridiculous, and slightly surreal. So I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone that has followed and supported my blog and I through the productive and maybe not so productive months. It means a lot. I have quite a few plans in the near future but for now I just plan to fit in more outfit posts for you all, so make sure to keep checking. I've also disabled my Formspring as I was getting far too many of the same questions and some were a little too personal for my liking. If you want to ask me anything feel free to tweet me.

Oh and above is a photo of me and my favourite boys at Stealth, Nottingham. I'm wearing a H&M metallic cropped knit, Levi cut offs, a vintage belt and creepers (obviously). I'll show this outfit or something similar in its entirety some time soon.

CARTOON & CEREAL

2012-02-15T21:20:00.001Z

Eriko Nakao + Takashi Yoshida + Rie Shiraishi via Sugar Guerrilla

Like any other teenager trying to fit into this forever changing world of fashion I tend to change my sense of style quite a lot. I mean a lot. Whether it's a good or bad thing I tend to go through extreme transitions probably about three or four times a year. And I can sense I'm going through one right now, as I have started to hate pretty much everything in my wardrobe, bookmark or pick things up in stores I would never look twice at a month or two ago, and check my bookmarked blogs a lot less. I'm finding it increasingly difficult to be inspired by a lot of the blogs that I follow too. It's all just starting to bore me a bit…

So you can probably guess how excited I was when I saw the Eriko Nakao + Takashi Yoshida + Rie Shiraishi collaboration blog Sugar Guerrilla. The Japanese model and meme Eriko Nakao is a big deal in Japan and I'm pretty much in love with the girl. She has that annoyingly good ability to look like a completely different person with different makeup or a new hair colour or whatever, her styling is so inspiring I could probably look at these images and nothing else for the next few months, and, well... she's pretty fucking hot.

Oh and for those of you who often ask music-related things I have some stuff planned but until then you can see my never ending list of Soundcloud favourites via my Twitter here.

LOVE WHAT HAPPENED HERE

2012-02-14T21:00:00.004Z

(Alexander Wang joggers, T by Alexander Wang sweater, vintage suede jacket, Grafea rucksack, Ash hidden wedge sneakers, Michael Kors watch, Fashionology jewellery, American Apparel neon nail varnish)

This is what I wore to university the other day. I was so happy when I found these wedges after spending almost a year staring at Isabel Marant's Bobby sneakers. They're so comfy as well. Oh and finally my deadlines are over and I can get back to blogging. I've decided to take my beanie off for you today too... just so you can see what my middle parting actually looks like. So nice not to have a fringe when it's windy. Ignore the brassy tones though. Think it's time to dye the shit out of this hair...

Considering it's against pretty much all my morals, I've had a really nice Valentines Day. Hope you all have too!

PS. Excuse the tired eyes. Deadlines and lots of going out means I'm not looking my best. Worth it though.

WE LOVE YOU BUT WEVE CHOSEN DISCO

2012-02-13T21:59:00.000Z

via rackk and ruin

So fucking good.

HABITS & CONTRADICTIONS

2012-01-24T18:03:00.000Z

via Studded Hearts

My favourites from Insight's AW 2012 lookbook. Love Ben Sullivan's laid back composition and use of natural light. And Laura May's styling is so on point. How good is that outfit with the dungarees? See the full editorial here.

ARP3

2012-01-24T16:06:00.001Z

(Label M hair mousse, Nanoblur Immediate Correction, Label M Resurrection Styling Dust, Clinique mascara, Bobbi Brown eye palette, Michael Kors watch, rings from Fashionology and Morocco)

Just some of the things I use on a day to day basis. Although I've started to use the mousse a lot less now I'm wearing my hair less curly. It works wonders at separating strands though. This Nanoblur serum was given to me by the Grazia team and although it's to smooth out wrinkles and stuff it's really helped my complexion. I'm not sure whether it's a combination of that and the Beauty Elixir spray I've started to use but my skin has gotten so much better recently. Guess I'm going to have to keep buying both! Oh and now I've started using this Label M Resurrection Styling Dust I will never, ever go back. Absolute life saver. Just wish it didn't run out so quickly! I'm about to run out of my second since November.

Apologies for the lack of posts recently. I have two big deadlines coming up and so do my willing photographers. I've also lent my 50mm lens to a friend whilst she's in Berlin but I'll be back on form shortly... lots of new things to show you (gone on a little spending spree recently, oops.)

DIMENSIONS

2012-01-20T18:16:00.000Z

(New Balance 576, Nike Challenger, Nike Air Max 1s in Red Velvet, Nike Air Max 1s in Brown Kelp)

Want them all. So wish I could get hold of either of the AM1s in my size. The Red Velvet don't look so great here but in person they are oh so nice. Just bought these New Balance 576s too. If you're looking for some get hold of a pair from the Made In England series. I most definitely would if they came in my size. Next stop... Ash wedge sneakers. I need to stop.

Speaking of sneakers I'm selling some Vans CA 46s (here) you all seem to love so much. Same as my black ones but with an additional charcoal mesh canvas panel. Labelled UK 3 but they fit me and I'm a 3.5.

SPRING

2012-01-19T21:17:00.000Z

ph. Studded Hearts, The Trashed Fashion, Wildfox, Jak & Jil, Tumblr

Neon nails, varsity jackets, cropped tanks, distressed denim, sneakers, finger tattoos, and pastel dipped dyed hair. I've been umming and arring but I'm just going to go ahead and do it. You only live once hey...

SWIMS

2012-01-15T02:43:00.000Z

(Vintage Levi's cut offs, American Apparel hooded jacket, Freshjive tee, rucksack courtesy of Grafea, Supreme beanie, creepers courtesy of Romwe, Michael Kors watch and a vintage leather jacket I found in my mum's closet)

A few days after I posted Fendi's perforated suede jacket here I found this battered vintage jacket in my mum's closet. After pulling off a few buttons, rolling up the sleeves, loosening some stitching and adding a hoodie underneath I've made it far more wearable and I actually quite like it.

Drove to the post office depot this morning after receiving about six delivery slips in my post box and among the pile of packages was this white leather rucksack from Grafea. I would never normally buy a structured rucksack, or white leather for that matter, but for some reason I just thought it might work. Pleased to say I think it does! So thank you. Check out their website here. My creepers finally arrived too and honestly once you start wearing them it's so, so hard to stop. I wouldn't be surprised if I ended up going down the Spice Girls route some time soon...

COACHELLA

2012-01-10T01:45:00.000Z

via Coachella

Dr. Dre, The Weeknd, Frank Ocean, Radiohead, Flylo, Amon Tobin, Sebastian Ingresso, Azealia Banks, A$AP Rocky, SBTRKT, Gaslamp, Co Flow, At The Drive In, Gaslamp... oh god. How I will be able to afford it I have no idea but I pretty much have to go. Anyone fancy taking me?

PONY TALE

2012-01-07T01:37:00.002Z

via Wildfox

I saw a preview of the SS12 Wildfox White Label collection on Studded Hearts a few months back and can finally share my favourites from the whole collection. Pretty much need all of the cropped sweaters in the first four images. Every single one of them. Wouldn't mind that cross print sweater or the nude body for that matter. In fact I'm even warming to the rose print knitted tank dress. Yep, me. In rose print. It's that good. Gah.

Photographer: Kimberley Gordon
Styling: Emily Faulstich & Kimberley Gordon
Makeup: Carlene K
Hair: Anna Lee Fiorino
Model: Amanda Booth

SHARING SMOKES AND PRIVATE JOKES

2012-01-06T01:39:00.001Z

(COS multi knit sweater, Alexander Wang backpack, Ksubi Skinny Pins skinny jeans, Chanel nail varnish, New Balance sneakers)

Loving these fluorescent lime shades that seem to be popping up everywhere at the moment... think the combination of a fluoro nail and this COS sweater would be a good way to introduce my colour hating self to such a vibrant shade. Really want to buy it in a medium or large as it's looks quite tight fitting but it's sold out in those sizes on the website. Also a massive fan of New Balance sneakers. Think I'll be getting a black or navy pair as soon as my loan comes in.

WHITE TRASH

2012-01-05T21:38:00.000Z

via Oracle Fox

Aaaah so much Isabel Marant. Editorial from Glamour Magazine February 2010. Loving white on white at the moment too... not that I have the ability to keep any of my whites very white. Oh how having olive skin would make things so much simpler. These next two weeks are filled with left-to-the-last-minute work so I doubt I'll be on point.

Photographer: Pamela Hanson

Model: Barbora

Stylist: Sophie Cooper

Hair: Thomas McKiver

Makeup: Vicky Steckel

JESUS SAVES I SPEND

2011-12-28T14:47:00.000Z

Nike Air Max 1 (White, Shale and Blue) via End Clothing

Need.

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

2011-12-27T21:33:00.002Z

(Zara jogging coat, T by Alexander Wang cropped sweater, Topshop skinny jeans, eBay beanie, Vans sneakers, Michael Kors watch)

Ok so now that I've started to wear beanies I'm really struggling to stop. Allows you to wear far less everywhere else though. Oh and it turns out this Zara coat does have pockets! They were just stitched tighter than coat pockets usually are. Very hungover so I'm struggling to think of anything interesting to say to be honest... Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

WE JUST USED TO LIKE

2011-12-24T15:56:00.003Z

(American Apparel fisherman's pullover, vintage Levi's cut offs, Topshop Boutique cashmere tank (just seen), American Apparel unisex tube socks, eBay beanie, (very battered) Vans Authentics, Michael Kors watch, Fashionology jewellery)

I was recently asked whether I could style some American Apparel tube socks into my wardrobe and it just so happens that I ordered a pair a couple of days earlier. So this is how I chose to style them! A lot of you have been asking for me to show more of my streetwear and menswear influences and seeing as that is what I'm leaning towards more these days I will definitely continue to share these outfits with you. And I know it's December and I have bare legs but it was surprisingly mild today... it's actually colder inside my house than out. That is just not right.

Oh and if you're into deep house, which I've recently been getting into, you HAVE to listen to this mix. Makes me excited for no reason whatsoever. Ridiculous intro too. If you know where it's been sampled from big love coming your way. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

David August - Diynamic Radioshow - November 2011 by davidaugust

PURPLE

2011-12-24T03:35:00.000Z

via purse 'n boots

Okay so I now want purple hair. But maybe I just want to look like Charlotte Carey. Insanely beautiful girl my god. Absolutely love Ashley Glorioso's styling for Planet Blue's latest lookbook. This selection of images is from Part 2: The Hangover. Man if I looked like that with a hangover...

Model: Charlotte Carey

Photographer: Zoey Grossman

Styling: Ashley Glorioso from purse 'n boots

Makeup: Stacey Tan

Clothing: Planet Blue

RAINBOW DROPS

2011-12-22T01:08:00.001Z

via Fashion Gone Rogue

Pretty much need this hair. Would definitely do it if I had the face for straightened hair in a middle parting... damn.

Model: Josefien Rodermans
Photographer: Naomi Yang
Stylist: Lilly Marthe

FEEL MY BONES

2011-12-22T00:15:00.003Z

via Tobacco & Leather

Not sure why but I cannot explain my love for this. This girl is ridiculously talented... her illustrations are insane. Check them out here.

SANTA BABY

2011-12-20T03:05:00.010Z

(Damir Doma derby shoe, Caudalie Beauty Elixir, Acne shearling jacket, Urban Decay Naked 2 eyeshadow palette, Acne cuff, Nike Air Max 90s, Label M resurrection style dust, Alexander Wang Marti backpack, Alexander Wang jacquard cropped sweater, Pamela Love obsidian arrowhead ring)

Ok so it's likely I won't ever own 80% of this extremely aspirational Christmas list of mine but it looks pretty. I could have gone on for forever but these are a few things I've been keeping a close eye on... including these Damir Doma derby shoes replacing my unashamed love for creepers, Alexander Wang's jacquard cropped sweater in a bright lime colour (which I'm becoming increasingly more drawn to recently), and Label M's resurrection style dust. I saw my friend Ellen sprinkle what looked like sticky talcum powder on her hair before a night out and when I asked what it was she showed me the results and my god does it work. It adds texture and volume to clean hair which I think we all know I'm not a fan of. No more hiding for a day after I finally decide to wash mine...

Also I've added more stuff to my online shop. Adding more over the next couple of weeks so keep checking as they're selling fast!