suspended......

OOOOOOOOOOO my pretty chic Henry Holland Tights finally arrived ...and i felt i needed to showcase them! It was a love affair when i saw them a while back but knowing my luck i always seem to hear those dreaded words ...'OUT OF STOCK.' Luckily i found a random pair at work. I thought i'd work my underwear for outerwear look with my oversized lace shirt and a bowler hat. All that's missing is a dickie bow tie ....

I've gone a bit wild on the photographs(given Mr B. a break and opted for a camera courtesy of my friend Danica, who took the shots -Bravo!) and the random toy cars in the background is a result of the  five rugrats (aka cousins) running around my house ....kids and their toys!

oversized lace shirt, bowler hat and bag: Primark

Tights: Henry Holland for pretty polly

Shoes:Linzi shoes 

the sun is in the sky oh why oh why would i wanna be anywhere else....

It's sad but true. The first spot of sunlight that we Brits receive, we decide to bare all! After a stressful week (consisting of uni work and my part time job) i felt it was only necessary to relax and unwind and take full advantage of the sun -a perfect opportunity to play with clothes and experiment with the MAXI. 

A few random shots... i'm slowly getting comfortable with technology and my trusty new canon is on it's way...let the countdown begin! For now its just me and Mr Blackberry

JACKET TOPSHOP

Maxi dress h&m

(the only downside being 5"10 i wish that a little more material had been spared)

the infamous bangles ALDOstumbled across this necklace in h&m 

Hide and seek at the bottom of the garden 

the smallest bag i own and quite proud of myself . I've vowed to take a break from the oversized bags and embrace the smaller (yet spacious) h&m shoulder bag 

the rest of the day was spent down brick lane vintage shopping and good ol' mum's caribbean cooking.... hope you all had a fab weekend!

DVF ... SHE'S OUR DIGITAL GIRL

The world of dvf , is brought to your fingertips as Diane Von Furstenburg launches a series of applications to the i-phone and i touch. The app offers runway updates, videos, shop finder, exclusive products and videos. It is ready now to be downloaded off the dvf website. With our love affair for accesories DVF  has also created a kiss me new i phone skin cover, with her signature lip print and comes in shocking pink and retails for $20 (maths was never my forte so convert into £'s). So lets get digital....digital! 

Arm Candy...

the old schoolyard favourite has become this year's it bag... the satchel! 

Traditional browns and blacks have been swapped for neons, bold colours and  leopard prints. If 'it' bags still exist then mulberry's Alexa satchel is definately the one to watch ! Named after the fashion savvy Alexa Chung after sporting one of 

Mulberry's men's briefcases, the Elkington (top picture). Its time to boost your basics with these cult bags-the longer the strap the better! We are replacing the clutch with the satchel and the cross body bag. The high street stores warehouse and hobbs and fashion site asos have given a utilitarian look with theirs. Looks like geek is becoming très chic! 

EMBELLISH ME!!

'THE WOMAN WEARS EMBELLISHMENT AND AN INTERPRETABLE LOOK ON HER FACE'.  

The sun was out, and when in doubt (not knowing how to plan my day or do something constructive with my life)... shop. I'm aware that i am finishing university and at present have a 10,000 word dissertation on gendered enslavement to write (i guess you could say i am a slight feminist)- but everyone needs a break at some stage. I stumbled across this embellished jacket at river island and it will become a key part of my wardrobe...( excuse the setting for the photograph, you will come to know i'm computer and technology illiterate). I think the word OVERUSE applies in this case. Hey ...i'm addicted to sparkle and beads! Sequins and embellishment are no longer regarded as red carpet worthy and now are incorporarted with every trend this season. So this sumer i intend to ...razzzle dazzle !

clever clogs!

to clog? or not to clog? that is the question! After seeing Alexa Chung don the chanel clogs at the s/s chanel catwalk i grew an immediate attraction for the shoes i used to loathe as a child... however as this season progresses, designers and the high street are taking their own spin and innovative designs and reworking the clog! It seems the clog is this years biggest fashion revival. A fashion faux pas ...i think not ! Thanks to chanel and miu miu the classic clog has become uber cool and despite what you may think about the clumpy (and slightly clumsy) footwear this is one trend that will be hard to avoid- so to all fashionistas- invest! team yours with ditsy day dresses /skirts/ denim and for those breezy summer days , team those clogs with thick tights !

(top left hand corner : miu miu clogs, my high street pick: tan studded clogs, asos £85)

something old, something Nude...

New Nude is no longer associated with classic pieces. The renovation of the sexy pale tone is the colour for s/s. Nude nails were my statement colour for last year but it looks like i'll have to purchase some more barry m marshmallow and pink caramel to stay on trend! Draping and layering of soft toffees, truffles, champagnes and peaches add a romantic feel to this trend and offer a laid-back luxe feel. LANVIN and VALENTINO reworked this classic colour at the s/s catwalk. Accessories are essential, chunky jewellery teamed with brogues, leathers or day sandals offer a dress down day look and bold sculptured footwear give an edge. Swap your L.B.D.  for a L.N.D and remember its not what you wear ...but the way you wear it!