SOME INSPIRATION FOR Y'ALL

>>Right, firstly I want to say that I'm so sorry for being a massive slacker and basically disowning my blog for about 2 months. I know that that is seriously not cool and I am totally disappointed in myself right now! The past couple of months has been like a crazy ride of life changing experiences. I turned 18 in July which is a big change if I say so myself, also I have got my first ever job at New Look in my little high street and to top it all off I went to my first ever festival in August. Yes, V festival was an experience I will never forget, I went looking like a festival chick and came home looking more like a homeless rat!

So I basically wanted to explain why you haven't heard from me in ages and that's why. I hope you forgive me! I will be back blogging on my days off so wipe those tears away and be prepared to hear about all of the latest street style, fashion tips and gossip that your fashion brain can handle!

Let's start by looking at some Street Style inspiration from Madrid Fashion Week.

Photos courtesy of Company magazine

LAZY OAF X BATMAN

>>Holy trampoline's Batman!!!

Lazy Oaf's latest collection comes with a POW! Since the release of Batman 'Dark Knight Rises' everyone is going crazy for comic book prints and DC comics. So it was a match made in heaven when Lazy Oaf paired together with DC comics to create this summer's coolest collection.

Video and Photo's courtesy of Lazy Oaf

SHOPPING AT MALLZEE

>>Admit it, no one likes to go shopping, spot the perfect dress and then find that they haven't got your size or standing in miles upon miles of queue's. If you had the choice between going through the stresses of shopping instore or sitting at home with a cuppa and your laptop on calmly clicking through the pages of tops and dresses, I know the one I would choose! So, when I was approached by new online shopping store Mallzee I was very excited. Mallzee.com is a brand new online shopping experience which makes shopping online more sociable and fun. The main reason Mallzee stands out and is unique from the many other online stores is that each user can create individual shopping malls full of their favourite brands. They can share their fashion finds with their friends on Facebook and Twitter and here's the best bit, you can gain great deals and discounts for your friends along the way!

It doesn't end there! The user who built the Mallzee gets paid each time their friends buy anything via it!! The website isn't set to launch until later this year but don't let that get to you. Sign up on Mallzee.com now to receive an exclusive invite for the site launch later this year! I've done mine already.

Fashion Embroidery

>>Here are some pieces I have recently created. I hope you like them!

A right Royal knees up!

>>Oh, hello! It feels like I have not posted anything for years. I have been so busy finishing my college project and making Tr-end magazine (I'll make a post about it)

Anyway, if you have not already noticed it is the Queen's Diamond jubilee! Even though it started off a bit wet and windy on the thames last Sunday everyone was still in good spirits. Last Friday Oxford Street in London had a right Royal knees up as Topshop was taken over by pastel queens and lots of balloons. Sadly I didn't get a chance to be at this great event but I managed to catch up by watching the event on the Topshop website.

All of the images were found on the Topshop website

Donna Wilson x Lazy Oaf

>>Graphics based brand, Lazy Oaf, has recently launched a collab collection with London designer Donna Wilson. Wilson is known for her quirky, kid like illustrations and handmade little Monsters and Magpies.

These extremely cute illustrated plates and egg cups will let you have a dinner to remember! Everybody will be offering to do the washing up using the illustrated tea towels. Also all of the designs have been hand made and painted by lovingly in Stoke on Trent, so when your eating your baked beans on toast remember that your plate is 100% unique!!

Might go and make a dippy egg and soldiers now..

All images are from the Lazy Oaf blog

Celebrating 40 Years of Mulberry

>>Mulberry has always been one of those great British brands that I have admired. Since 1971 Mulberry has impressed many with their trade mark Bayswater  leather bags and their statement Fashion Week collections. 


When I found out that my favourite British designer brand is launching a book to celebrate 40 years of Mulberry (I know 40 years!!!) my fashion brain nearly exploded with excitement. I have spotted some sneak peak images from the book and my god they are simply amazing. The book isn't based around Mulberry's past, but shows us a glimpse into their life's, a fly-on-the-wall look into Mulberry's amazing fashion journey from the past two years of the brands life.


This book just has to be in my collection of fashion books, I have always had a big connection to books. Being able to turn each page and to look deep into every image makes me feel closer to the designer and their thoughts.


You can have Mulberry's first ever book for £55!!

These images are from the Mulberry site

Fix up, Look sharp

>> I decided to take some close up photos of my most favourite pieces of clothing. I wanted to show the hidden detail which is not normally seen, all things laces, buttons and thread.