2021: Remembering the good

Hi, how are you?

As is traditional for me, it’s been a while. 

There’s no particular reason, and I’m fine, truly I am, but I feel like I’m on autopilot. As I have felt for most of this year to be honest. 

I say this at the conclusion of every year as it passes, but seriously where has this year gone??

Cynically chatting about 2020 and the bleak reality of a lockdown Christmas with

my friends could have happened yesterday. And yet here we are, 365 days later. 

Of course, amidst the grey days, there have been moments of brilliance too. Moments where I’ve really appreciated life and how thankful I am for every aspect of it. Seeing people irl for the first time in a long time, or ever. Going back to the cinema. Listening to a new album from start to finish. Trying to pronounce wines I can’t pronounce. Walking without purpose. Getting on a train and inevitably losing my ticket. Speaking to strangers. Feeling things again like nothing had changed. 

Anyway, I wanted to write something before the year is out, basically as a reminder of these sparkly joyous little things. Because looking at them altogether, they actually amount to quite a big thing. 

I hope you have a wonderful festive season and New Year. Here’s to those moments of happiness; there’s plenty more to come. 

Lots of love, Georgia xxx

These photos are by the wonderful Martin J Sylvester on a much warmer Manchester day. Go and check him out on Instagram. 

 

Five looks, one blazer

I absolutely love a good blazer. Since I was first introduced to them in high school where that excess of pockets was my best friend (yes mum that lipgloss is essential), to the one I bought on depop last year as a Christmas gift to myself, the humble blazer has been an absolute staple in my wardrobe, through and through.

So a post solely dedicated to this particular piece of outerwear has been a long time coming. Here I've compiled five of my fave ways to wear.

Are you an avid blazer wearer? Which look would you wear? 

Look One

Black blazer - Topshop ℅ Depop

Green blazer - H&M

Roll neck - vintage Vinyl trousers - Topshop ℅ Depop

Shoes - Asos

Look Two

Black blazer - Topshop ℅ Depop

Shirt and neck tie - vintage

Trousers - Old Primark Heels - Old Primark

Look Three

Black blazer - Topshop ℅ Depop

Sweatshirt - Ebay

Shorts - Asos ℅ Depop Boots - I Saw It First

Look Four

Black blazer - Topshop ℅ Depop

Shirt - vintage

Jeans - Old Primark Boots - Office

Look Five

Black blazer - Topshop ℅ Depop

Bag and belt - Ebay

Shoes - Asos

 

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

Sail away

top - Wild Room Tees

trousers and trainers - (old) Primark

So here we are - another day, another blog post. And the strangeness continues.

I've referenced the ongoing 'strangeness' quite a lot recently; as an opener to emails, phone conversations and even just chatting to my parents. It's a good way of acknowledging the situation without having to actually acknowledge it.

Staying inside has definitely brought with it mixed feelings. Gratitude for the most part. I've felt incredibly lucky to be able to work from home, have extended time to myself, and the luxury of my parents' kitchen cupboards. Thinking about applying for the next series of Masterchef as I type.

However, whilst I am, quote unquote, a fairly introverted person, I really do miss having the option of venturing beyond the front porch.  I miss being able to escape from my own head, just in the safety of knowing I have that freedom.

Being at home also comes with its own smaller challenges, that when faced with everyday can quickly become something more... noticeable. One example being faced with your own reflection more often than usual. Whether it's a Google Hangout video call or having to walk past the big mirror every time you go to the kitchen to make another cup of tea, having to look at your face for a larger portion of the day is not always ideal - particularly when the relationship with your appearance isn't the best (we're just about on speaking terms).

Another - perhaps more obvious thing - is cabin fever. Whether you're riding this out alone or with flatmates or family, emotions are running high and tempers are fraught. Seemingly tiny problems can quickly escalate into full blown door slamming disasters, ones which only the kettle seem to be able to solve. If you're from the UK you might be able to relate to this - I don't think I've ever appreciated tea bags more in my entire life. I don't even know if I like tea anymore, I just know it's the glue that's holding our household together.

Of course, whilst these molehills are there, they really are molehills - this isn't going to last forever.

Right now, all I'm thinking about is how brilliant it will be when we can do everything we want to do, and even the things we don't want to do - it's bizarre how much I miss public transport, overcrowded shopping centres and disproportionately priced drinks.

Perhaps most of all, I'm looking forward to seeing my favourite people without having to rely on wifi. If anything, this has made me realise the things, or people, I really value. Also prosecco. Honorary mention.

What are you most looking forward to when 'normal' life resumes?

Stay safe.

xxx

photos by the fab @satish.ports

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

Looking on the bright side

top - H&M

blazer - Topshop

trousers - vintage

shoes - ebay

These photos are a serious throwback to simpler times back in London. Meanwhile, Happy Saturday. I feel like I've finally moved past the 'this is really weird' stage to the 'this is really weird but I've sort of accepted it's the best thing to do' stage. And this week I've actually felt fairly OK.

As well as working from home - which I'm so thankful to be able to do - I've taken the time to sort out a whole load of my stuff, make excessive amounts of pancakes, and try out some post-lockdown outfits. I've done my best to actually respond to my texts and Facebook messages (I'm a serially slow responder), drunk a fair amount of wine and binged a hell of a lot of Netflix.

I've also really tried to make a conscious effort to reconsider the kind of content I'm consuming. What with my screen time having increased tenfold, it's very easy to go down an Instagram rabbit hole, and come out two hours later, convinced you're not thin, tanned, or Victoria's Secret runway show ready, enough.  It's one thing trying to convince your best friend that she shouldn't have to change for anyone, but it's a WHOLE other thing trying to convince yourself.  

I thought I'd share some of the creators I've been watching recently, because along with Tiger King, I think some positive content is something that we're all fairly in need of right now.

Lucy Wood

Helen Anderson

Sierra Schultzzie

Samantha Maria

RawBeautyKristi

Safia Nygaard

Samantha Ravndahl

What have you been watching during lockdown?

Sending good vibes to all, stay safe. 

xxx

 Photos by @ed2too

Back to basics

top and blazer - vintage c/o Depop
jeans - Stradivarius
belt - Primark
necklaces - Neck on the Line
earrings and ear cuffs - ebay

Following on from the surrealness of my last post, I thought it best to inject a little normality back into my life - namely through an outfit post.

This look is an absolute go-to for me. Black roll neck and black jeans are such a great base to layer up with any jacket/shoe/jewellery combo. No one need know that you spent three hours on the verge of tears screaming at your wardrobe 'I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR'. Nope, not a soul.

Plus, it low-key make me look like I'm part of a drama group in a 90's American high school which I am so on board with. Just pass me my cigarette, beret and we can go through my lines, or like, whatever.

What's your go-to outfit?

xxx

photos by the fab mhquin