Victoria Beckham Commercial

Check out the commercial for victoria beckham dresses RTW Fall 2009. You've probably seen clips or candids from when the were filming it all over the internet but they've just released the finished product. I love it, I think it's a very simple concept but it draws you in. And who wouldnt love models in VB dresses swinging on their doorsteps?!

autumn inspiration

wish list

ahhhhhh i owe you, my dear and oh so appreciated readers, (uhh are there any left?!) a long awaited apology, been a busy busy bee this week and so unfortunately no time to blog. put together a little high street wish list for you to feast your delighted little eyes upon. maybe a designer version to follow? although that would be a rather long list...

it's currently the summer holidays as i'm sure you are aware, and lucky ole' me is going paint balling tomorrow for a friend's birthday! or should that be pain balling? a lot of cheerful people have told me that it is frightfully painful, and you come away covered in bruises. i'm a wuss. which means i'll probably be hiding under a fake rock the majority of the time. joy. also looking forward to going to london zoo next week with my bestie amy. think we'll also explore a couple of vintagey shops in londres so i'll be sure to show off my purchases if i do well!

distressed high waisted shorts - urban outfitters, stripey top - urban outfitters, black belted coat - topshop,

chanel-esque jacket - urban outfitters, tie dye tank - urban outfitters,

hot pink lace longline bra - topshop, floral longline bra - topshop, set of 2 rings - topshop, vintage levi 501 roll up jeas - urban outfitters

can't get enough of longline bras at the moment, this floral one seems really practical as its actually padded (the lace one is just that - just thin lace). i'm too self conscious and england's too cold for nip nips. but i think i will buy the pink one and wear another bra underneath or sew in some padding. will wear under baggy drop arm white tanks and dresses. or perhaps with a high waisted skirt if i'm feeling daring.

until next time darlings

"dance for me sweetheart while I strum my guitar"

i wanted to use these topshop flat loafers but im too lazy to bother uploading them. my obsession with alexa chung has lead to an obsession with old granny loafers. i think im going to get these topshop ones for school in september.

t-shirt - topshop, shorts - erin wassen RVCA, leather jacket - rick owens, waterfall jacket - topshop,

best friends necklaces - juicy couture, pendant necklace - forever 21, heeled loafers - brand alley

i ♥ alexa

alexa chung + me = serious girl crush :)

all images from i want to be alexa chung

holidaaayy

So i'm going on holiday on monday, going to florida again like last year, i think it will be my favourite time though because i get to stay with my best friend amy and she gets to stay with me for most of the time because she's out there the same time as me. So i'm staying with amy in orlando with her family and then we're staying with my family on the west coast near sarasota (sic?) for a bit too. so excited, the weather is always amazing, either lovely sunny days or dramatic thunderstorms, either way i love it. i wonder why else i'm excited to go to america?? ohh yeahhhh, that insignificant little hobby of mine...SHOPPING :). mainly can't wait to go to urban outfitters as the us version wins hands down against the uk one, not just on prices but also the actual products differ between countries and the us stuff is way more appealing to me. also can't wait to go to forever 21, i've never been there before (except for numerous hours spent online on their website) and from the stuff online there seems to be hidden gems among the usual teen stuff. and who can turn down great fashion, pretty much all of it under $30?! so yeah the main point of this rambling post was not, strangely enough, to ramble on, but to say that although i will have a computer out there, i probably wont be wanting to spend a huge chunk of my holiday time blogging, especially not when im in orlando with my friend's family, and so i am going to test out this scheduled posts thing that blogger have. so if there are no posts after monday for the next couple of weeks, i truly apologise but blame it on the blogger (sorry, couldn't resist a little MJ quip!)

Staples from Staple

these basic pieces are such simple wardrobe staples, yet look so effortlessly chic. i'm starting sixth form in september and for the first time in my school life i get to wear my own clothes (yay!). how perfect would all these things be?

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Street Style

Love the bright blazer and vintagey brogues :)

Source Unknown - Can anyone help me out?

“It's beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart.”

Love the styling and her stance in the last picture. This girl is gorgeous and has impeccable style :)

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Second Website

The second website I've discovered recently is (i think) called olsen anyone?, and as you can hopefully tell from the name, it's a site dedicated to both old and new images of the olsen twins. I'm a huge olsen fan, those girls can do no wrong in my eyes, so this site is a great resource, plus there are many pictures on the site that I have never seen before which is lovely. Here are some of my favourite images and outfits:

First Website

Ohmygosh, I’m in delirious shock. I hope you don't think I am exaggerating (well okay I probably am) but I just found two of the best photography sites I think I've ever found. I'll try to refrain from posting every single image that I adore, it's gunna be difficult.

The first is called DirtyLittleStyleWhore. The images are basically sourced from everywhere and anywhere; site is updated with numerous images a day. I think it's my favourite new site for just sourcing great, interesting photography. Old pictures, new pictures, celebrity pictures, street style; there is all kinds of imaged on here. Perfect. I think it's best if I let the pictures do the talking rather than just rambling on and on trying to explain how much i love it...

Source: Unknown

I'm thinking that I may start doing outfit posts. Obviously with actual clothes on, the above picture is not an example! But I only have my phone or a camera to take pictures on and I will be taking them myself. What do you think of outfit photos with the camera showing? Does it bother you or do you not notice? I would rather not do outfit posts if the photography is done badly if you get me... Feedback much appreciated :)

More Gestuz Campaign Shots

totally perfect, yes?

Gestuz Spring 09 Campaign

HOT

Jessica Hart for Gestuz

Source: Birdy & Me

MK

One of my favourite mary-kate candids <3

Source - a great blog for olsen pictures, product id's and alternate outfit versions. Site owner is also brilliant, updates very often and posts both old and new pictures. i check it like every day!

Top Summer Buys on the High Street

Well, the weather is finally heating up a notch, at least here in London, and so my mind is turning to my summer wardrobe. I'll be the first to admit that dressing for sweaty, sticky summer weather is a downright pain. However, this year, I want it to be different. I am adamant that I will not revert back into last years summer 'style' of ripped denim shorts and tank tops. Instead, I am going to make an effort to try the whole 'effortlessly cool' look whilst sweltering in the sun. I'm not too positive...

Here are some of my top buys from the british high street, hopefully that will keep you looking and feeling cool when the ole' british summertime finally arrives.

L-R Top Row: Studded Denim Shorts - Topshop, Mosaic Tank - Topshop, Embroidered Dress - River Island

L-R 2nd Row: Floral Cup Detail Top - Topshop, Dandelion Oversized Tank - New Look, Floral Skirt - New Looks

L-R 3rd Row: Baggy Coral Tank - Topshop, Cropped Dove Top - Tea&Cake at Topshop, Turquoise Fringe Bag - Topshop, Floral Bikini - Topshop

L-R Bottom Row: Slouchy Bleached Denim Skirt - Topshop, Fringed Moccasins - Topshop, Black & Gold Sandals - Topshop

Playsuits

I know playsuits have been around (trend-wise) for a while now, but I admit I've never really felt the urge. Seeing some celebrities pull them off makes me want to try one, but I did try one once and just thought "never again", it totally didn't suit me...

But now topshop are coming up with some lovely jumpsuit delights, and strangely enough, the one I really want is not me at all. To me, there's something so whimsical and 'old school' about playsuits that makes me think perhaps I should venture out of my normal palette of various shades of grey and black tights (pretty much my uniform...).

I hope this has given you a bit of an insight into some this season playsuits, please tell me if you end up purchasing one of these, or if you already have one!