NYFW - Zac Posen

Zac Posen is definitely the highlight of New York Fashion Week so far.

His collection is effortlessly feminine, with silk draping skirts and asymmetric ruffled hems, exaggerated, curved shoulders and fur lined collars, and floor skimming gowns with plunging necklines.

Take a look for yourself at the following link: www.fashionwatch.com

Which designer is your fav so far? xoxo

Good News!

I have amazing news... I have just accepted a job offer from Primark, as a Trainee Buyer!

I could not be more pleased :-) I start in October and am so excited to get settled in to the high-street giant, and to start working my butt off for them!

Do any of you work in fashion? xoxo

Thelma and Louise

Afternoon everyone, how are you all?

One of the things I love doing when I have time to myself, is putting on a good movie and snuggling up in my bed. Having watched most rom-coms and comedies from my time, I've been looking for other movies to watch, when I stumbled upon Thelma and Louise.

I saw it in the Sky Movies planner and it rang a bell in my head. I soon realised it was from watching The O.C, when Summer used to talk about it all the time! And then remembered also, that this movie was the inspiration for Gaga and Beyonce's 'Telephone' music video. This validated it as one to watch for me!

My verdict? I loved every car-chasing, money-grabbing, fashion-throwback, best-friend loving minute of it!

The film was first released in 1991, and stars the lovely Susan Sarandon, Geena Davies and... Brad Pitt (wearing little clothing!).

It's a story of two best friends who confide in each other when something terrible happens. I'd say it's a fab film to watch with your girls, as it's the perfect example of sisterhood!

I even found myself being inspired by their fashion - Louise's (Susan Sarandon) fashion is more sophisticated, possibly influenced by Audrey Hepurn and those alike? Her hair is fabulous the whole way through - she sports fabulous cat eyed sunglasses and a permenant cigarette! Thelma, on the other hand, has more rock-esque, casual dress sense. She looks effortlessly sexy in high-wasted Levi's and a tied denim shirt or sleeveless rock tee.

I could write about this film allll day, just go and watch it! Don't forget to let me know what you think :-)

P.S. Any other films you guys recommend? xoxo

Zara Joins the Online World

I can't help but be excited that fast-fashion chain Zara finally has a fully-transactional website! This means that those cute leather boots, chunky knit cardi's, bum-perky jeans and fur-lined coats that normally disappear from our lives the moment they sell out in store, will be able to be bought by the click of a mouse!


The website is effortlessly chic, continuing their brand story perfectly. Lookbook's for each collection, offer style advice and outfit-building inspiration for browsers.


Not only can Zara now compete against the likes of ASOS, Very and My Wardrobe on line, but also from the touch of an iPhone or iPad.
Suddenly, the brand has gone from hard-to-access to access-everywhere, and I love it.

Have fun shopping... long live classic chic!

Fashion Graduate

Evening everyone!

So as I mentioned in an earlier post, I recently graduated, and I just wanted to share a few pictures with you all!

I was super excited about my outfit, as I haven't been able to spend a lot of money on one for a longggg time (thanks to being a student!)...

So, my lovely dress is French Connection £120.00. It is simply chic with this really cute open back and bow detailing on the back (see piccies). And, my shoes are from Zara Woman £69.00. They are a tan leather, with super cute cream stitching around the edges.

In the pics are my mum and dad, me just after graduating, and then my clever clog classmates!

Have any of you graduated recently? x

Boats and Barcombe

My adorable boyfriend couldn't make it to my graduation (I have just graduated from Notts Trent Uni, in Fashion & Textile Management), and as he felt bad, he decided to take me out for a romantic surprise!

He took me to this lovely, little country pub called The Anchor Inn, in Barcombe (East Sussex).




This is right up my street! It's in the middle of no-where, surrounded by everlasting fields of green, tall flowing trees and bright pops of colour from little pansies. Gorgeous!

After eating (the food was delicious.), we went... on a boat! That's right, Bridget Jones style girls! There are pics of the boat below. You travel down this lovely river through the fields and past mini waterfalls and big cows! There were also rope swings hanging above the water, with crazy people actually jumping in for a swim!

If you live in the area, I would say it is definitely worth a visit :)

In the pictures, my boyfriend, Murray, is wearing:

Stripey Tee - River Island

Camo Black Shorts - Bench

Flip Flops - Havannas

Watch - Argos (bang on trend too!)

I am wearing:

Polka Dot Dress - Primark

Lipstick Red Cardi - Primark

Flip Flops - Accessorize

Sweetie Bracelet - Links

White X-Body Bag - Primark

London Calling

Hi all,

I've now been out of university for 4 weeks, which feels crazy because it only feels like yesterday that I was being introduced to the fit fresher reps and downing horrible shots!

Anyway, I'm now working in London, in 'The City' as they like to call it (or so my brother says). The job I am working in is based around admin and marketing, so you can imagine that it doesnt exactly feed my fashion addiction. Helped little by the fact that everyone walking around is suited and booted. Though I do see the occasional high-flyer stalking past me in her designer dress and prada handbag - making me hang my head in shame at my chucked-on styling that I scrambled together early that morning.

So with fashion being sucked from my life for the last month, I am ridiculously excited about pay day tomorrow! Yay... I will finally be able to go shopping and buy some clothes that I can wear for work so that I can pose as a high-flyer!

It's surprised me how much not feeling appropriately dressed when working has affected my self confidence. I am quite a shy person when meeting new people to start off with, but with my lack of self-confidence fuelled by my boring attire (according to myself), I find myself cowering away from opportunities and doubting myself before anybody else gets to think otherwise.

Something I have done to try and address this is create a fashion style mood board. It's a big wooden board filled with pictures from magazines and the internet of those whom I would love to dress like and feel inspired by. It features the likes of Whitney Eve Port and other female celebs and models that catch my eye.

The whole purpose of this is to discover my passion for fashion again (sorry for the cringey line), and to feel inspired and excited when I'm getting dressed in the morning.

Already today, I have simply copied Whitney Eve Port's lovely high-bun hair style accompanied by a large cream flower and I suddenly feel the part.

I know working in London will need some getting used to, but being something I have always dreamt of, I hope to one day feel the part.

I will photograph my style board asap and get it up here for you. If you guys have anything similar, let me know so we can share ideas :)

Wearing Happiness ♥