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Lovely Legs

Sorry for the lack of posting this month, my boyfriend has been writing his dissertation ans studying for his finals so it would have been cruel to steal the laptop away for posting. Normal service should now resume, though I don't know what normal is anymore as even before this month the posting was quite scarce. Anyway I have something good to talk about now so it's worth taking the time to let you know.

A few months back I mentioned that I had attended the Edinburgh College of Art Fashion Show and that the Third Year Textile students had collaborated with Bebaroqueto create a range of printed and embellished tights. I was lucky enough to come across them at an exhibition at the Botanic Gardens the other day and finally got the pictures that I'd promised I would hunt down all those month ago. So feast your eyes on this beautiful leg-wear and enjoy the students hard work.

 

Eek

I'm a little bit late in posting these pictures, I'm going to blame my dressmaking class as I've been running around doing stuff for that. Anyway these were taken on Saturday which was ofcourse Halloween. I hadn't really had time to find a costume this year and my boyfriends mum was here to take us to dinner, that made me feel I shouldn't go to crazy so in the end I just kinda vamped it up a little. This was the first outing for my Christopher Kane for Topshop dress. It's been sitting patiently waiting for the perfect time for me to wear it and with lots of back combing of my hair, black eyeliner and dark lipstick it felt right for the occasion of dinner and Halloween all in one.

What I'm Wearing - Dress- Christopher Kane for Topshop, Shoes- Office, Watch- Toy Watch

Bite Me

Everyone seems to be going a bit vampire crazy at the moment myself included. I've been feeding my obsession with a marathon run of True Blood which I just can't stop watching at the moment. I guess it's the perfect time of year to want to dress all dark and mysterious and I'm betting that there will be many a vampire on the streets this halloween.

This t-shirt from Wildfox on ASOSis the perfect way to wear my vampire addiction when it's not halloween. Can't decide whether to buy it or diy my own version. One things for sure I need some more vampire in my life.

Leopard Tails

This Barbara Hulanicki for Topshopdress always makes me happy when I wear it so when I was rushing to get ready last night it was the obvious thing to throw on. Over the summer this dress became a favorite and I'm glad I'll be able to continue to wear it through the winter. It's sad when something you love can't be worn any more just because the weather gets colder.

Last week I was talking about my trip to view H&M'snew trend section in Edinburgh and that I would show you any purchases. Well unfortunately nothing was purchased this time as everything I liked was already sold out in my size. Not to worry though as now it's here I can visit it any time and I'm sure it won't be long before I do get something. On another note I finally bought the shoes this morning so they will be making an appearance here very soon.

What I'm Wearing- Jacket- Zara, Dress- Barbara Hulanicki for Topshop, Shoes- Kurt Geiger.

The Lure of the Label

I've been trying to find time to post about this since I heard about it on Friday. H&Mpink label, other wise know as Trend has finally arrived in Edinburgh. I remember when I worked there a few years ago everyone used to ask if we'd ever get it but none of us actually thought we would. The closest store that stocked it was Glasgow and I used to make monthly trips through on the train just to see what was there. I haven't had the chance to check it out yet but I plan on making the time tomorrow after work. I'm probably going to have to restrain myself though as I'm still trying to figure out a way to make those Topshop shoes mine. If I do purchase anything I'll be sure to share it with you.

Another shop that I always visit when through in Glasgow is Urban Outfitters, today I found out that Edinburgh is getting one of them to. Never thought that would happen! This is all good news as it means the next time I visit Glasgow I'll have more time to search out unique places instead of just staying on the high street.

What Dreams Are Made Of.

You know youv'e got it bad when your thinking of shoes before you go to sleep and they're also the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning!

I'm currently trying to mastermind a way to make these beauty's mine, maybe I'll just have to give up all other luxury's for the rest of the month. I think they may just be worth it!

Perfection in a shoe from Topshop.

No Show.

I was gutted to miss Alexander McQueens live streaming of his spring summer show last night. Every time I tried to watch it wouldn't display the page. I'm guessing that it was really busy and by the time it did display I got to see everyone filing out of there seats.

Never mind I've had a look at all the images today and I was blown away. The dresses were spectacular but it was the shoes that really made me stop and stare. I love, love, love these and hope that they actually go on sale like this and don't get changed to much for the stores.

 

You've got your clothes on the wrong way round!

Just a quick outfit post of what I wore to visit some galleries yesterday as I'm getting ready to start a night calss tonight in Dressmaking. Really looking forward to it and it will hopefully mean that I get more use out of my poor sewing machine which is sitting a little bit unloved in the corner of the room.

Yesterday whilst wearing this I was asked if I had put my bra on over my top by mistake. I'm thinking you would have to be quite drunk to do that! Anyway must dash and meet my new class mates.

What I'm Wearing - T-shirt- Markus Lupfer, Jacket- Kate Moss for Topshop, Skirt- Topshop, Boots- Emma Cook for Topshop, Watch- Toy Watch
 

Make Me Over

I found out the other day that Mac had a new collection out called the Style Black Collection and it made me very excited. I love dark make-up, if fact the darker it is the better so yesterday I rushed out to purchase my selected pieces.

It didn't quite work out to plan as the eyeshadow called Young Punk (top left) was sold out and that was the one thing that I had really hoped to get. I then considered getting one of the black lipsticks until I thought about how likely I was to actually wear it. I've been getting really into wearing lipstick recently having not worn any for about 10 years so I purchased the one called Night Violet which is a dark plum colour. It looks amazing on and I've been wearing it ever since I bought it.

My next purchase was the Greasepaint Stick in Intense Black which also looks amazing on and is very easy to smudge, I've also been wearing this since I bought it. I would have loved to buy more of the collection as there are nail polishes and lip glosses in great dark colours as well but I didn't want to blow all my money right at the start of the month!

If your loving the collection as much as I am you better get to Mac fast as it all seems to be selling out very fast.

L1

My trip to Liverpool at the weekend was great fun. It's somewhere I've always wanted to go and it certainly didn't disappoint. My friends who live down there have told me that loads of money has recently been spent moving and modernising the city center but as I'd never been there before I can't really comment on whether its better or not. The choice of shops however is amazing, especially when you come from a city like Edinburgh which is still missing quite a lot of the larger chains that you find on most high streets.

 I didn't spend to much time shopping as I was doing the tourist rounds and stopping in many pubs but I did visit the new Topshop (and had to stop myself from spending in the shoe lounge) which is huge compared to the one here. I also walked in the door at Primark and then walked straight back out again! It was way to busy, people pushing everywhere, we don't have one in Edinburgh yet (think it's on it's way though) but even for stuff I can't get here I value my sanity to much.

I'm going to try and head back down again very soon as I'd really like to visit the Tate, and my friend said she'd show me the smaller shops that you don't get anywhere else. Maybe I'll head down to do my Christmas shopping this year instead of going to Glasgow.

What I'm wearing seeing the sites in Liverpool - Cardigan- Topshop, T-shirt- Neurotica Topshop, Shorts- River Island, Boots- Emma Cook for Topshop, Bag- Balenciaga.