Why Don't We

Long time, no see aye? I can explain. In September I moved up to uni to study Fashion management and marketing and along with my miniscule bedroom came a minimal amount places to shoot photos for my blog. As you can probably tell I am not yet someone who is happy to whip out my tripod and camera in the middle of a path to take photos of myself (I just can’t handle the awkward onlookers thinking that I’m going a little too far for what they may think, is purely for a new Facebook profile picture).

On to the post.

So, mother’s day is a while from now, but I’m gonna talk about mothers. In no offence to all those lovely mums out there, we all know that if we were to rummage through our mums wardrobes we will spend a good amount of that time wondering how some of the items even found their way in there. But, we also all know, don’t go judging too early, because like that cute vintage shop on the corner, you may find, after a little rummage, that silk scarf you have wanted for years, or in my case recently, a nice pair of knee high, velour boots to walk you through this Autumn.

I realise that thigh high boots are currently reigning on the shoes to buy wishlists, but thanks to the likes of Valentino and Louis Vuitton, knee highs aren’t too far off the radar either. 

Scarf - H&M

Lipstick - Mac Ruby Woo

Boots - New Look

With Autumn comes hours of Paulo Nutini, Tom Odell and James Bay. Here's another one to add to the mix, Leo Stannard . He hasn't been around for long but for me, his voice is up there with George Ezra's, and I absolutely love that mans voice. 
His music is certainly something you can have a sing along to as well. Woop. 
Leo Stannard – Why Don't We

Wanna know a little more about Leo Stannard? Here's an interview you could have a looksy at 'New Noise - Leo Stannard'. 

Enjoy!

xoxo

Bubble Pop Electric

Have you been watching Channel 4's 'This Old Thing: The Vintage Clothes Show'? If so, has it also been enticing you into vintage shops? It's honestly making me want to get on the train to Brighton and have a good nosey through the shops in the lanes. I blame Dawn O'Porter for that. Her style is amazing. 

This week I made my first charity shop purchase, it's not vintage but I saw the hat in the window and knew it would be a bargain I wouldn't regret. Who could ever regret buying a cute hat that cost less than an M&S sandwich. 

Okay, so some of you may hate me for a throwback to Gwen Stefani circa 2004, but I love a good noughties sing along. This one is one of the best of her album, Love.Angel.Music.Baby and with a few listens, you absolutely will know most the words to the song. Have fun singing along to it on road trips this summer. 

Gwen Stefani – Bubble Pop Electric

Enjoy! 

xoxo

Goddess - Music Post

One mention in Company magazine (they are brilliant for music suggestions- I also discovered George Ezra here) and this woman quickly became one of my fave artists of the moment. Categorised under the genres; R&B, alternative and trip-pop, Banks creates this insanely addictive music that is catchy but unlike many, not in a sickly pop way. Trust me, you’ll soon want to be buying her album - Goddess.  You’ll find yourself singing around in your room to it by the end of the day – I’m doing just that whilst writing this post. Before you get put off by this ‘sing along’ comment I would definitely say that the music Banks creates isn’t One Direction sing-a-long music. Her music has an electronic sound which, as a sound is starting to grow on me a lot more, but personally, her husky vocals is what I like about her music.  

Banks, similar to many music artists has been recognised and snatched up by the fashion industry. As I mentioned, I discovered her in Company magazine and since then she appeared in the May 2014 issue of Vogue and named Artist Of The Week by them in August 2013 (see their review here)and was also interviewed by Elle Magazine. On top of this, her song London was featured in a Victoria’s Secret advert shot in Paris – if her music is good enough for Victoria’s secret is must be great.

I understand I’m no music guru and I don’t exactly provide a complex description of music, but music, like fashion doesn’t always require in depth description, but instead, matter of opinion. So I thought sharing music with you would be a nice change to a style post.

If you fancy a listen, which obviously I would recommend, here’s a link to one of her singles on Spotify: Banks – Goddess. 

Enjoy!

P.S. If she becomes one of your fave music artists – she is doing a small UK tour in November!

xoxo

Sol.

Is that an army truck? Yep, it's an army truck. This, for some reason that is beyond me is the new addition to our back garden so I've taken the opportunity to use it as a background for my monochromatic outfit post. I'm liking the vintage look it has going. 

This outfit may be simple but I still love it - I think simplicity is kinda my style and this jacket I snatched up in Topshop a month ago is a perfect addition to my wardrobe. It is a little on the big side but an over sized fit paired with the frayed denim effect adds to the androgynous style. Although, an androgynous fit means I have to search for a top that counteracts that slightly, at times limiting choices to style it with. I wouldn't say I have the frame or personality to pull off tomboy. 
But wait. With a jacket like this one - which I totally bought because it reminded me of the Chanel jacket has many images to inspire thanks to The Little Black Jacket exhibition that was created by Mr Lagerfeld himself and the former editor in chief of Vogue Paris, Carine Roitfeld. 
Here's my personal fave - Clemence Poesy and other images from the exhibition. 

Shoes - Zara

Top - Zara SALE

Sunglasses - Accessorize

Jeans - Topshop

Lipstick - Mac (All Fired Up)

Jacket - Topshop

And for the song of the post. 

It may not be all sun and fun outside right now but I have found one great summer song. I came across this band, Mausi at a Foxes gig in Brighton in March, and honestly I had never heard their songs before but I seriously enjoyed their music, they had great stage presence and their music is just so easy to get in to. 

Mausi – Sol. 

I would recommend having a looksy at their YouTube channel for a little more of their stuff too - MausiVEVO. 

Enjoy! 

xoxo