New Bomber Jacket OOTD

This is my beloved new bomber.


And you might not guess where it's from ... Primark!
What a steal, £15.

I got a larger size because I wanted it to appear oversized and hang well, I love the Sports Luxe trend and although some of the 90's come back fashion makes me sick, these are one piece I agree with! I think the delicate Japanese illustration tones it down and makes it more feminine too.

They had some really nice Silky high waist shorts that matched really well too, but I was sensible and left them behind! I love the sleeves rolled up and am wearing it with a Cameo Rose blouse here, and my new high tops from New Looks 915 section!

This bomber will be perfect for these 'can't make its mind up' weather days. 

 

New Accessories

I have wanted an oversized White envelope clutch bag for a while, and this was mine the second I saw it. It was just £6 from Primark, along with this Pastel chain necklace from there for £5. I have styled them together on a few nights out. I love summer Whites.

Can you see me?!

Me and my two close friends have been crazy with our Final Major Project work, I helped my friend Caroline out this week for her Trend Forecasting website. Here's one of the looks below! It took a few hours to paint me, mind!

 

Summer Sandals

And since my last post, I have worn my sandals out a few times. They are SO comfy, it makes me wonder why I wear boots a lot of the time!

Location Shoot 

At the beginning of this week I went ahead with my Jungle Gym Location shoot for 'Pins' despite the weather... Luckily, we pulled it off even though the weather was horrific. The rain suited the shoot and we ended up having a laugh! Here's a couple of images from the shoot, thanks to my make up artist Vicky for the gorgeous Dewy look, and lovely model, Anna, for coming out in the rain!!! Also a big thanks to my friend Caroline for holding the brollies!

Here's the make up and hair (before we left and got drenched)

This Thursday I will be doing my Kitsch trend shoot at the docks, so will update with more images soon!

Photo Editing && New Outfits && Hair

Location Shoot Plan and New Hair!

I've been so busy the last few weeks! I've been offered lots of hours at work, which means I have been getting slightly behind on uni work and have meanwhile been planning my location shoot for my Final Major Project for the last few weeks!

I have two beautiful new models lined up and hopefully a make up artist, with the same trends as before- 'Tide of kitsch' and 'Jungle Gym'.

I plan to shoot one model at Southampton docks, this below was a test (bad quality as my phone camera..) with my friend Ellen to see the best angle! Obviously I will use my SLR and hope the weather is better so the lighting is improved! I plan to shoot the other model in the park in front of the palm trees which works perfectly for my Jungle themed trend.

These are the outfits as planned below! I love these formal joggers (£35) from Topshop, most probably going on my birthday wish list!... Only three weeks until I'm 22 :o 

I have needed to update my Spring Summer wardrobe, with the excuse that I need work clothes, and 2 of my favourite pairs of 'wear all the time' shoes have fallen apart in the last week! So I had a slight splurge in town yesterday.... So I will be posting new outfits in the next few weeks :)

My fave buys have to be these New Look glad sandals, only £10 with my discount... They are ridiculously comfy!

OOTD

This is me before my evening/ night shift at work yesterday. I am wearing my comfy oversized ASOS boyfriend Tee, New Look Blazer and New Look Tall leggings (VERY good quality!) I am also wearing my Vintage Lilac bag that I found in a charity shop a while back. To jazz it up a bit while the store was still open I wore my thick link Gold Chain Necklace from Primark.

New Hairrrr

So I took the plunge, as well as getting my roots done I also had some bleach strips put in my under layers in order to put in some pastel tones! Couldn't be happier and would recommend Justice For Hair in Southampton's Bedford Place to everyone! My hairdresser Rosie is so lovely.

Above is an insta shot when I got back from the salon.

Pulling a silly faceeee.

I'm so happy with it! It is a lilac ashy colour and still quite subtle, and I want to add in some Rose bleach as well onto the ends so the curls change colours!

Photoshoot and New Hair Doooo

My Final Major Project Photo shoot and Some Spring Hairspiration

For ages now I have needed something a little different. I love being Blonder but feel it's a bit tame for me... So I've finally booked in to my salon to have some White strips in my under layers in order to put some Pastel Violet and Rose Pinks streaks in. I have tried Bleach London products which are now available on Boots.com, but my hair is not light enough for them to be a true enough colour! I am very excited!!! This is how I would loveeee it to look! Alternatively I would have loved a pale Violet wash all over but my hair is quite damaged :(

I'll hopefully achieve this look by using Bleach colours:

Blullini 

Rose

Sea Punk

Bruised Violet

They are £5 each on the Boots website, and they are currently on offer in the 3 for 2 so I will be getting these today.

White Denim Ripped Jeans and a Thick 90's belt.

I'm in LOVE with Mom Jeans... 

Love these for daytime paired with this basic crop top tucked in to one side!

Basic Grey Crop Top- New Look £6.99 (Bargain)

White Ripped High Waist Jeans- Topshop £40

Belt - New Look £2.99 

Here's a little selfie before a night out the other week, still loving the Dark lips trend with my much loved Topshop lipstick. I am wearing my new daisy print High Waist buttoned skirt from New Look - £14.99

I'm obsessed with these new nail kits available in New Look at the mo too- very kitsch! 

They also do Orange sets and Strawberry ones.

Kelly Brook Nail Varnish Set £3.99 New Look

This Is A Little Preview Of The Shots I Got For My SS15 Collection
for my Final Major Project. I am creating a new more trend focused brand aimed at a younger market for tall women and teenagers, like myself!

My two trends are Jungle Gym, and Tide of Kitsch.

The first takes Sports Luxe influence further by combining Jungle themed patterns and prints for party and smart wear, and the other trend takes 1950's kitsch influences such as nautical and fruit prints, combined with pastels and neon palettes.

My two models were amazing, the lighting worked perfectly and I am really happy with the final shots! All thanks to my Make up artist, Alda, models Hannah and Jenna and assistants Caroline and Ellen.

Spring Summer buys and Trend forecasts

Hellowww!

This firstly, is my new TOPSHOP lipstick - £8. I tried one exactly the same by MAC, and then saw this after and took a chance. I get so many comments on the colour 'depth', as it's so striking. It's quite daring but I hope I pull it off! I use Lipcote- one of my favourite products so that it lasts. The colour stays on for hours. The only issue is it does dry out your lips as it's a darker shade.

SELFIE

My outfit here is allll New Look

I love this new Monochrome Tube Skirt -£14.99

and Paisley Print Kimono - £19.99

And of course I'm wearing my Kors...

I'm wearing an oversized Black Boyfriend top, also New Look,

that I tied into a knot to create a cropped look.

I love working for New Look, there Spring Summer collections are really suprising me, I cannot stop buying! I recently went to Cornwall with my mum for a short break (Whilst the weather there was crazy!) Whilst we were there, we of course had a shopping day in a nearby town... I got these Faux Leather Court Stilettos below, for a bargain £5!

I also got some amazing Brogues for £5. Brogues are a big trend leading in to summer, adding a masculine element and 'formalling' up an outfit. They are so comfy too!

Big Daisy Cut Out Neck Dress- £25 AX Paris

I love the cute and kitsch daisy prints at the moment, and fell in love with this dress, and the shape is very flattering. The puff sleeves equal out my figure a bit more and there are small cut outs at the top- another key detail for the season.

I have been on the look out for my dream shoes for a while... And I happened to pop in to Primark the other day. I don't shop there too often anymore. I use my discount in New Look too much and have had to watch my spending since there's now only 3 months left of uni! :o

Anyway- I came across these. And sometimes, it's just fate as there were only about 3 sizes, one being a 6. I couldn't leave them there it would have been unforgivable. I love the buckles and side cut out, and they are shockingly comfy!

Primark - £18.00

I have a huge shoe problem, but a girl can never have too many, right?!

I have been working on a lot of trend research for Spring Summer 2015, when I would supposedly be launching my range for my new brand that I am creating for my Final Major Project. Here's some inspirational images for the fore coming seasons, and some images from the PURE London fashion forecasting exhibition from February for A/W 14.

Here are some key forecasting notes I took from the day, including the WGSN talk:

Plaids and Gingham prints are here to stay, but will be getting a neon overhaul.

Denim skinnies may finally have had their day as boyfriend and MOM styles grow on the highstreet.

Cut outs and metalwork heighten, as well as details such as tied waists and elastications. Pleats and odd clashing textures increase. Painterly prints and Kitsch styles are on the increase, with quirky styling seen at LFW. Transparent and mesh details grow. Sports Luxe trends further, with blocking and panelling seen often, as well as Ethnic and Tribal influences. Painterly prints with Primary colour palettes influence designers as well as literal abstract patterns. Pastels return with candy stripe sickly sweet presence.

The bomber is a key piece, as well as sleeveless jackets and wearable Macs.