Why Pinterest is the best, imho

 

Hi, hello. How’s it going? I know it’s been a while.

Is it just me or has time seemed to have simultaneously slowed down and sped up? It’s May next week (!!) and yet I’m still very firmly in *new year, new start* mode. At least being five months brings with it a welcome change in weather. And beer gardens. What’s not to like?

Anyway, courtesy of the many hours I’ve spent unproductively on my phone, I’ve had a lot of time to look at (brace yourselves lads) clothes. It began with Instagram, but, due to it being a place which often leaves me feeling worse about myself than before, I’ve made the move over to somewhere much more peaceful. Pinterest.

I’ll be completely honest, until about a month or so ago, I never really *got* Pinterest. Scrolling through pictures and saving them to virtual boards? I always thought it was somewhere for DIY-ers and wedding planners, but now a few hundred pins later, I am hooked. The easy browsing, the 21st June outfit planning, the media without the social and the joy of looking at things purely to look at them. And categorise them so I can look at them some more. Pure bliss. I think the fact it brings back the childhood nostalgia of my Tumblr days may have something to do with it too. 

So why is it that I’m telling you all about my newfound love for Pinterest? Is this an ad? (If only.) To be honest, it’s really just a reminder that the internet isn’t always a horrible place. It can actually, sometimes, be somewhere to pause and be unproductive. And not feel guilty for it. 

It’s actually really helped me get back into a creative mindset and take pointless selfies for no other reason than, it’s 5pm on a Sunday and the golden hour light is *chef’s kiss*. 

I hope you’re doing well, and keeping safe. Happy Tuesday’s my loves.  

xxx

Back to the future

Hey, happy Saturday. How are you? 

It’s strange to think we’re halfway into the first month of 2021 and yet little feels different - almost like when you grow another year older and someone asks you how it feels to be X years old. “Pretty much the same” you say with a shrug, wondering when adulthood will kick in and you’ll finally have a clue what you’re doing with your life. Hopefully next year you think, fingers tightly crossed, prosecco in the other hand. 

The lingering feeling of the new year has seeped into these first couple of weeks, and I’ve been picking

at the remains of Christmas chocolate and going through the lockdown 3.0 initiation i.e. Bridgerton, Drag Race and avoiding the news at all costs.

Anyway, the above shots were taken what feels like a lifetime ago. Graphic t’s and black jeans are one of those outfits I feel most at home in, and this ensemble is no different. It makes me feel like I’m the slightly edgier sidekick in an indie movie and I am here for it. Do you have an outfit that you feel most at home in?

I hope your year is off to a flying start, and if you need some Jan inspo, feel free to have a read of this post from last year. 

Sending love, and stay safe xxx

photos by the fab Martin J Sylvester

 

Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?

The best way to start 2021? An Arctic Monkeys inspired lookbook of course.

So even if this year started a little differently than 'New Year's of past, I hope it was a good one for you nonetheless. I spent it watching the Bachelor, drinking an obscene amount of prosecco and resisting DMing Harry Lawtey on Instagram.

Anyway, I spent the first half of the day doing my v. favourite thing: playing dress up. Music has always been very influential in my styling choices, so it was only a matter of time before the ultimate crossover episode of two things very close to my heart - clothes and Arctic Monkeys, namely Alex Turner. Having really gotten into making Reels lately, mainly as a way to channel some kind of creativity, I could not resist combining my love for one of my all time fave bands, and my wardrobe. It was the natural thing to do.

So here are five of my top AM inspired outfits, along with the songs that sparked the look.

Which is your favourite?

One - Four Out of Five

Two - 505

Three - Mardy Bum

Four - Cornerstone

Five - Stop the World I Wanna Get Off With You

So which one would you wear? Does music influence your outfit choices?

Sending love and wishing you a wonderful new year. xxx

Asos jeans three ways

top - Shein
jeans - Asos

Shoes - Primark

top - Depop

jeans - Asos

shoes, beret, shades - eBay

top - H&M

jeans - Asos

blazer - River Island c/o Depop

shoes - Primark

Which one would you wear? 

xxx

A summery #OOTD

top - ebay (old) similar here
jeans - Zara

I wanted to share these pictures as a reminder of the freedom we'll be able to enjoy once this weirdness is over.

How I can't wait for the days of jeans and nice top - outside of my bedroom.

What are you looking forward to after lockdown?

Stay safe,

xxx

photos by the lovely @livialazar

Wear your greens

Beverly Hills top - Femme Luxe (gifted)

dress - Femme Luxe (gifted)

coat - H&M

shoes - Primark

bag - Primark

shirt - Primark

jeans - Primark

boots  - M&S

jumpsuit - New Look

shoes - M&S

Currently spending a vast portion of my weekends dressing up in the hope of my sanity returning. Anyway, I thought it worth sharing some of my favourite outfits featuring one of my favourite springtime shades. Which one would you wear?

xxx

Graphic T's and mini skirts: Three ways

top - Allsaints

skirt - Missguided

boots - Office

top - H&M

skirt - ebay

top - ebay

skirt - Missguided

You know those outfits where you put them on and just feel like you? That's what graphic T's and mini skirts are for me.

I used to think that my style had to fit in a box. I thought I had to be the cricket-jumper-and-knee-socks-prep wannabe OR the ripped-knee-and-band-t-rock-and-roll enthusiast - I could throw my heart and soul into one or the other, but never both.  I'm not sure where this mentality stemmed from (perhaps something to do with society's incessant desire to pigeon hole women in general, but that's a post for another day), but I'm glad that I'm now free from this mindset.

I love the feeling of being able to easily alter or reflect how I'm feeling simply through a quick rifle through my wardrobe. I love being able to jump from sixties chic to low-key goth in the space of five minutes, without feeling like I have to fully commit to someone else's ideal, or even explain myself. 

What's the outfit that makes you feel most like yourself?

I hope everyone is keeping safe and well.

xxx