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LTD 100

 I've totally been neglecting the blog these last few weeks, life just seems to have gotten in the way. There's been to many nice evenings to stay in stuck at the computer and I've also had some friends staying as well which really hasn't given me very much internet time.

Anyway enough of the excuses as today so ASOS launched their LTD 100 collection for the second year. So many great thing were available and then inevitably gone in what felt like 2 seconds. There are however still a few things waiting to be purchased and it took a lot of will power not to buy the lace print leggings pictured above. They were the only thing that I could realistically afford and even then I new I really couldn't (to many wedding prezzies to buy this month and hair that costs way to much for it's upkeep). So go check it out if you have more cash than me which can't be hard you might just get yourself a piece created by the next big designer.

It's All In The Detail.

 

Yesterday with rain pouring down it was the perfect day for an indoor activity so I went for a browse around the Edinburgh College of Art Degree show. If your interested in visiting its on untilthe 23rd of June and is a great way of viewing lots of different types of art work from some very talented students.

Alot of the work from the fashion show is on display and I really loved the way it was all set out. Each designer had a mannequin and the rest of theirwork was on a rail next to it set out just like a shop. I was able to get up close and touch alot of the work that I had admired going down the catwalk. Another delight was the sketch pad that were on show next to the designs, it's really showed how much time and effort was put into creating each piece.

 Natalie Morris who's trousers I had admired from a far and wondered what they were made from were hanging there for my closer inspection. Still not sure exactly what the fabric was as I'm no expert but they felt lovely to touch, just as I'd expected. There was also a beautiful little collar there that I'd missed going down the catwalk, it would work with so many things. Again I wish I had some pictures to show you but I left my camera at home and I'm not really sure what their policy would be when it comes to photography.

So apart from the fashion which I have no images of so there doesn't really seem like much point talking about it I particularly liked the jewellery. Jen Brown who's work is in the images above was the highlight for me. The attention to detail, the colours and the way the metals are worked is truly beautiful. Having worked with jewellery myself I can appreciate the skill and patience it must have taken to make these pieces.

If you are in the area please do visit the degree show as much of the work is on sale and you never know what you might come home with. I was tempted by many things but with no where to hang the work (rented flat, no pins or hooks in the wall blandness) I had to leave all the great art for someone else to purchase.

Lazy Blogger

I've been quite a lazy blogger over the past few weeks practically dropping of the face of the internet with no explanation at all. Well tonight I give myself a big slap on the wrist and motivated myself to at least sit down to do a little post! It hasn't been the case that I've stopped being inspired these last few weeks as there's certainly been a lot out there worth taking note of. I think it's more that my brain has been a little fried by the sun and I've been struggling to figure out what to wear on these hot days which are a little strange for Scotland.

One thing I have noticed is that when I'm trying to find something to wear I pretty much can't. My wardrobe has become so packed with clothes that there is on average about 6 different things on every coat-hanger! Clothes are now starting to leave their home and spread themselves out into what should be my home. In fact they are now all over the house much to the boyf's annoyment.

I guess the question is, what can I do about this? I could hop on the blogging bandwagon and start selling of my clothes via the blog but I've had a good rifle through and I think there is only about 3 things that I'm really willing to part with. The thought of getting rid of stuff and then missing it a month down the line has happened to me to many times in the past. Another idea would be to pack away all the clothes I'm not wearing like winter jackets and the likes but I feel that might be a silly idea as it's not unheard of for there to be extremely cold days in the summer.

I've decided my only option is to find a new flat with more storage options, however a lack of funding has put a halt on that idea. Guess I'm going to have to live with the ever expanding wardrobe unless anyone has an ingenious idea.

I Predict A Riot!

From tomorrow morning Marks and Spencer will be selling a number of things at 1p. Yes thats right 1p!! It's all to celebrate their 125th anniversary ,so they're taking things back to 1884 prices.
I'm not sure how many people know about this offer but I'm sure the ones that do are ready for the madness that these prices will no doubt produce.
I can't make it there myself as I have to work but anyone that does get to see whats on offer please let me know what goodies you got at these crazy prices!

Getting Ready for the British Summer.

I bought this Pack-a-Mac in Topshop the other day knowing it's probably going to come in very useful this summer. I fact I've already worn it quite a few times as here in Scotland it can be beautiful sunshine one minute and the next the heavens  will open from nowhere. It didn't rain today though, probably because I was ready for it but its better that way than ending up soaked and far from home.

What I'm Wearing - Mac- Topshop, Bag- Topshop, Leggings- Marks and Spencer, Shoes- Kurt Geiger.

Take Me Higher.

I've been obsessed with these shoes for a number of months, looking at them online a least every few days, trying them on numerous times, I guess thats how you can tell that you really love something. So I finally caved in and bought them and I'm very glad that I did. They work great with most things I own and they're incredibly comfy and sturdy meaning I can pretty much go anywhere wearing them (thought not hillwalking or anything like that obviously).
They are by Kurt Geiger which is where I seem to be purchasing the majority of my shoes recently. Thats alright by me though as I'm loving all their designs and I've yet to buy a pair that hurt my feet. Most other brands give me blisters before I've left the house! Expect to see these regularly in my outfit posts.

Fashion's Future.

Last night I attended Edinburgh College of Art's fashion show and I was very impressed with what I saw. I tried to take some picture's of the clothes going down the catwalk but unfortunately shutter lag on my camera meant that I didn't capture what I was hoping. I found these images on the Skinny's website to give you an idea of some of the designers creations.
Starting with the Third Year's collections I loved what Matilda Anderson produced and I wanted to get up and touch the fabric's that were used, I really wish I had some images to show you. The Third Year Textile students work was also very impressive. They have been working with Bebaroque's Chloe Patience and Mhairi McNicol creating a range of printed and embroidered tights. I'm really pleased that this collection is going to be shown at Edinburgh's Botanic Gardens as I'll be able to get a closer look at the intricate designs and hopefully get some images to show you as well.
The images above belong to the Graduate Fashion designers whose inspiration and ideas came from a wide range of sources. Carly Wilson looked at British youth subcultures, I paticurlarly liked the use of feathers around hoods and jackets (guess I would though with my feather obsession). Kerr Watson fused traditional tailoring with sportswear and the white funnel neck jacket was a real standout piece. Joseph McGee's sculpted pieces were beautifuly constusted. Amelia Hobson's collection moved and hung amazingly. My favorite collection of the night belonged to Natalie Morris who's inspiration came from many different sources, I pretty much loved every piece that she sent down the catwalk. I think I liked this collection best because it was very dark yet it looked like it would be very soft to touch. I'd love to know what the trousers were made from, it looked like wool but I can't be sure.
Also showing at the fashion show was the works of the Performance Costume students. Stand outs for me were Harriet Kirkwood who's model was stripped of a gorgeous burgandy dress to reveal intricate undregarments below. I also loved Gabriella Brown's ballerina who came out wearing a short puffball skirt that was intied and fell down into a long skirt covered in feathers (more feather love from me).
Its a shame that none of the students seem to have websites, none that I can find anyway as then you'd be able to go and look at all the great work yourselfs. If I come across any more images I'll be sure to post them, for now though I wish all the students good luck and I hope that I see lot's more from them in the future.

Grass Markets.

Yesterday I went for a look around Edinburgh's Grass Markets which are held in the Grass Market area of the city (do you see what they've done there with the market name, it confused  a number of people I asked to come with me). The market was quite small with the majority of stalls being either jewelry or food so the only thing I purchased was cheese toasties  for the boyf and I, (spent too much money on Barbara Hulanicki for Topshop which I'll be picking up from my mum's later on the week).
My favorite stall of the day belonged to t-boo who is part of the Glasgow Craft Mafia, now there's a market that I really must make the effort to get to. A little trip to the west coast is definitely overdue as shopping through there is 10 times better than Edinburgh. Anyway t-boo's scrabble bracelets are a very clever idea, though I have to confess I've never played scrabble in my life which might explain why my spelling is so atrocious!

What I'm Wearing - Jacket- Kate Moss for Topshop, Shirt- Levi's, Shorts- River Island, Trainers- Converse, Hat- Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses- Topshop

Who are those for??

Whilst out browsing around the shops yesterday I came across these Topshop leggings which made the boyf exclaim. Who are those for?? Daddy long legs!! I almost fell over laughing and just had to get a picture of him with them. It kinda looks like he is

ridiculously small standing next to them and I assure you he isn't he's much taller than I am. I'm guessing the leggings have been made extra long so the can be scrunched up around the ankle but I think on me they would probably scrunch all the way to my arse!!

I've realised I've been contradicting myself lately by saying that I need to get some new stuff to wear and also saying I need to go on a shopping ban. I think a total shopping ban for me is out of the question, I just don't have that kind of will power. Anyway I've already given up smoking this year and we can't give up everything we enjoy right? Maybe I just need to learn to spend what money I do have on pieces that I'll really love instead of frittering it away on cheep crap that I'll only wear once. In general the things that I wear all the time are the things that I thought about buying for ages where as the things I buy on impulse usually don't keep my interest for to long. Wow I think I've just taught myself my shopping lesson for the next month, lets see how that one goes!!!!

No Sleep Till Brooklin.

Bought this new hat today as a little treat to my £poor self before payday. I really do struggle to go into town without buying something. The hat came in doubly useful though as it was very windy so it stopped my hair blowing around and it's covering my appalling roots! Getting my hair done on Thursday so that should fix that problem (what an expense colour upkeep is I could get a new outfit for the amount it costs).
There were so many great things in the shops today I thing I've spent my pay in my head before it's even hit my bank account! Think I might need to go on a shopping ban so that I can afford to eat.

What I'm Wearing- Hat- Topshop, Jacket- Kate Moss for Topshop, Hoodie- American Apparel, T-shirt- Topshop Unique, Chain- Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses- Topshop, Jeans - Topshop, Trainers- Nike Dunks