A few little bits of Topshop

Just a quick post today, firstly I want to say happy weekend! Secondly a massive thank you to everybody who has followed my blog and commented on my posts over the past few weeks. It means so much to me that I have this support, and I have been completely overwhelmed by your interest and kind words. So thank you xxx

After my Topshop post yesterday, I thought it only right to go in store and have a look around. I was short for time as I only popped in after work and was later meeting a friend, so I had a quick look around and then settled on a lovely new pair of ballet pumps and some new jewellery.

I love the classic tan colour of the pumps and the tassell detail - reminds me of the golf shoes my dad used to wear when I was little! Posting this picture makes me feel a bit sad now as ballet shoes remind me of Amy Winehouse - she was always in those satin pink ballet pumps : ( So sad for Amy and her family.

This picture isn't great but I love the key and the peace symbol inside the circle part of the key. I have noticed a lot of peace themed jewellery on the high street and I like it... Love little gold necklaces so much right now, they are fab for layering up. I also bought another little gold necklace with a pearl charm and a gold ring but it couldn't get them to photograph that well at this time (one day I will learn how to use my camera!!) but I will upload pics soon.


Hope you are all having lovely weekends, here's hoping for nice weather tomorrow!! xoxo

It's vintage darling...

In the past few years, vintage clothing and accesories have taken off in a big way. ' Oh this? It's vintage darling...' has become the oft muttered phrase of many a Hollywood superstar on the red carpet. Wearing vintage is not only cool, but a necessity if you are to cut it as a grade A fashionista. With the likes of Lilly Allen not only wearing vintage (and looking fabulous), but going so far as setting up her own vintage shop, the time has never been better to invest in a bit of vintage-chic for your wardrobe.

With this explosion of old-but-still-good fashion comes a new breed of shops, probably not on your high street, but tucked away on a different type of shopping street. Look out for the rustic style cafes and tiny art galleries and a vintage shop will not be too far away! We no longer have to haul ourselves to London to invest in this look, vintage shops are popping up everywhere, you just need to know where to look. The web is a good place to start:

http://www.govintage.co.uk/directory.php

This website is particularly helpful and lists vintage shops by region (UK only). Ebay is another good bet, with the prospect of many happy hours spent trawling the lists of vintage items and memorabilia.

If you are a vintage virgin, I would suggest starting with a few accesories. I have been a fan of vintage for a few years now and I have to say, I still find it easier, and prefer to add vintage accessories to my modern looks rather than wearing vintage clothes themselves. That is just my personal preference, however I do admire the amazing vintage outfits that fashionable girls all over the globe put together so effortlessly. Vintage clutch bags are always gorgeous, as are vintage shoes and jewellery. My latest vintage purchase came via ebay:

I love my new (old) cowboy boots! I have wanted some cowboy boots for ages but I didn't want new ones, I think worn in, soft leather boots look so much better! This pair cost me a bargainous £14.99 (including posting and packaging) and look amazing on. I cannot wait to wear them, although I think I will have to wait until it cools down a bit (It won't be long, I am in England after all!)