Happy Sunday everybody! Last weekend I spent the weekend in London with some lovely ladies. See what we got up to in today’s mini vlog, which of course include lots of eating, shopping and drinking.
Taking Risks
Today’s post is all about taking risks, not playing by your rules and giving something else a go. Take these photos as an example – this is the first grungy outfit that I have worn in a long time; my hair is swept dramatically to one side; and I am standing in a park experimenting with sunlight to create beautiful imagery rather than just standing on a street.
I would not say that I have one particular style. I love the retro sixties and seventies; I like minimal, basic looks and, like in this outfit, I am into a bit of grunge. I think that is what fashion – and indeed life – is all about. It is fun to mix up personal style, try new things and take risks. Although today’s outfit does not seem super risky, it is different for me because I hardly ever wear figure hugging dresses and I am normally hiding behind my big floppy fringe. It is a funny story about the different hair here really – I was basically just so hot and flustered getting ready for this shoot that I shoved my hair to the side and actually really liked it (but don’t worry, I won’t be getting rid of the fringe just yet).
I guess I am thinking a lot about taking risks at the moment. Lewis and I are currently in Bristol, in limbo, trying to decide our next life move. Last March, we applied for Working Holiday Visas for Canada and after a long wait, we finally got them in October. I feel that it will be such a risk to move to Canada because we do not know what the job market is like over there and we do not know anyone. I also feel like I am getting on a bit – I know, 26 (and a half) is not old but as a woman, my body is a ticking bomb and I need to work out what I am doing with my life! On the other hand, what is life without risks and travel and experiences? If it doesn’t work out, then we can just come back. Nothing is permanent, nothing is wrong and everything can be positive if you have the right attitude.
Am I talking about a super random mix of things in this post? I apologise if you are confused – fashion, life, what?! Sometimes, it is good to get things out, written down and perhaps someone will understand my ramblings.
An Everyday Look
Today’s outfit is very much an everyday look, made all the more special by these silver boots. I usually share my more thought out looks on here but this is what I threw on to go for girlie drinks last week and I really like it!
YouTube: ASOS Haul And Try On Part One
Happy Sunday everyone! Today on YouTube I am back with a good, old fashioned ASOS haul video. I recently did a HUGE ASOS order so I have decided to split this haul into two videos. Here is the first featuring the more summery items and please tune back in in two weeks for part two talking about more transitional pieces as by then we will be moving out of summer territory, sob.
A Real Vintage Floral Tea Dress
Je suis une entasseuse compulsive complètement – je ne sais pas si vous êtes pareil?! J’avoue que mes placards sont pleins, mes tiroirs sont pleins et il y a trop de boîtes qui contiennent mes affaires dans le grenier et la cave de mon père – il me demande depuis longtemps de trier mes affaires. Je suis terrible à jeter des choses, je pense toujours ‘peut-être je rentrai dedans ceci à l’avenir’ ou ‘peut-être je peux vendre ceci’ ou même ‘peut-être mes enfants aimeront ça’.
Cependant, j’étais super contente d’être une entasseuse compulsive quand j’ai trouvé cette robe Laura Ashley que ma mère portait il y a trente ans! Quand j’étais adolescente, j’ai sauvé cette robe de notre boîte de déguisement d’enfance, raccourci l’ourlet et la gardé parmi d’autres pièces géniales. Je l’avais oubliée complètement mais maintenant je la donne un nouveau souffle.
















