WHITE THREE WAYS

All white evry'thang.

Nouse's first edition of the summer term embraces everything white. SS'14 was all about one of the best shade around and I couldn't be happier.

Our lovely fashion editor and I styled three of our own all white looks, photographed by us in an amazing gallery on campus.

They will be in the latest edition and online next week and I'll also share exclusive snaps with you on here.

My first experience (for a paper) both in front of and behind the camera. 

Did someone say model?! I somehow think not.

HANGING (from L-R)

Shirt: Topshop    Sleeveless Shirt: CheapMonday    Jeans: Topshop    Denim Gillet: Zara    Culottes: Mango

Shirt: &OtherStories    Top: Zara

ON WINDOWSILL (from L-R)

Shoes: Converse    Jumper: Monki    Skort: Zara    Tee: ACNE    Strappy Top: CheapMonday

Pic me

MONDAY MOTIVATION #1

Welcome to new regular on the blog.

Monday motivation. To help us all get through this particular day of the week.

Every Monday (at some point) I will post the best quote that I've found that week, whatever it is about. Any suggestions from you guys would also be amazing!

For the first one I thought it only apt that I start with Dr.Seuss, the wisest guy around.

"The more you read, the more things you will know.

The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

Pic me

BOOKWORM

My beloved collection of coffee table books.

I'm quite impressed really with the number I've racked up over the last few years.

 I never stop asking for them and people never stop surprising me with the ones they find.  

They don't only look good but they are also the best source of inspiration when the Internet just isn't cutting it.

If I had to have a favourite?! It would definitely be Pictures by Tim Walker. It's the most beautiful book and the photos just never get old.

Books as follows from the top down:

Home Sweet Home BANKSY

The Art of Making Tees

Untitled

The Street Art Stencil Book

The Granny Alphabet TIM WALKER

The Stitch Bible

Vintage Fashion & Couture KERRY TAYLOR

Portrait of an Era READER'S DIGEST

Nick Knight

Vogue Model

Vogue Covers

(Can't remember that one!)

Avedon Fashion RICHARD AVEDON

Pictures TIM WALKER

Pic me

ISABEL MARANT PRE FALL '14

Oh Isabel how do you get it so right every time?! If only you could bottle some of your coolness...ok no that would be weird. But still...

For now. That hooded coat!! Speechless with wanting.

Photographer: Josh Olins    Model: Andreea Diaconu

Pic via DownThisRoad

THREE STRIPE

Here they are. My new babies. The Gazelles. 

Fairly uncomfortable at first (the leather is so stiff it's like bowling shoes) they are now amazing. And the perfect monochrome addition to my wardrobe of colour...

(track my obsession with all things monochrome here, here & here!)

I also embraced a new trend with the purchase of these Mango culottes. They're the ones that Daria rocks in the campaign. I was unsure as to how they'd look on me but actually I love them. So comfy and easy to wear with anything.

It's currently rainy and drizzly outside so am dreaming of an evening like this one.

Jacket: Zara    Top: ACNE    Culottes: Mango    Trainers: Adidas Gazelle    Watch: Swatch

Jewellery: Anthropologie, Pandora, Ming 

Pics my little bro

1963

Getting so excited for The House of Peroni next week!

I'm heading down for the press launch party so will hopefully be able to take a few snaps to share with you guys. 

In the mean time check out this awesome promo video for the house.

1963. The year it all began.

Video courtesy of TheHouseofPeroni

ROSES IN DECEMBER

"God gave us our memories so that we might have roses in December"

J.M BARRIE

This is my beautiful new leather jewellery box from Anya Hindmarch. 

Personalised by my mum's handwriting, it is the best thing to have been given because it really is one of a kind.

The scent pictured is also a new one. Kenzo's FlowerbyKenzo. Smells really fresh and its the perfect scent for spring. And the bottle looks gorgeous on the shelf!

 Essay handed in now all I have to do is just revise. Yay.

Bracelet: Unknown    Rings: Pandora & Ming    Postcard: Penguin    Jewellery Box: AnyaHindmarch

Scent: Kenzo

Pic. me

APRIL HOTLIST

Spring is now well and truly upon us and I for one find it impossible to know what to wear. 

Even though the sun is out it’s just not quite warm enough for bare legs but then its too warm for tights. Oh the worries of us fashion victims!

Distressed jeans are the only things that seem to be the answer. So versatile & so cool, they are going to be a saving grace for this Spring (if I can find a pair that fits!-any suggestions welcome)

Lipstick (Ohh La La): Topshop    Shirt: Topshop    Bag: & Other Stories    Nail Varnish: Nails Inc

Bracelet: Moxham @ Whistles    Sandals: Office    Jeans: Gap

HAPPY EASTER

Happy Easter y'all!! 

Hope you've been having a lovely long weekend.

A four day weekend ey...doesn't get much better than that!

...except perhaps for this particular Easter bunny...some bunnies are better than others!

Pic Pinterest

HELLO? REALITY?

The latest issue of i-D is perfection.

Daria on the front looking all minimalist and stuff, amazing articles (including one about the benefits of having a degree or not if you want to go into the creative industry...for someone already over halfway through their uni life, it was defo an eye opener!) 

I've already read it cover to cover and will probs be doing so again over the bank holiday weekend.

Hope you've got something fun lined up!

Daria Werbowy photographed by Karim Sadli for i-D Spring '14

Fashion Direction: Alastair McKimm

Check out the interview over on i-Ds website

Pics me

SIMPLE

Easy blue jeans and a white shirt. I'm not a big blue jeans kinda girl but these Levis are just perfect. Thinking I need to invest in some more pairs as they're the best transitional piece, especially of the distressed variety.

Also my new leather jacket from Zara-so lush! And shh...just letting you in on a secret...it's a fake!

The blossom trees at home are just so gorgeous. Perfect Easter tree and just too irresistible not to take a few snaps in front of them.

Have a happy Easter weekend everyone!

Jacket: Zara    Jeans: Levis    Shirt: CheapMonday    Scarf: Liberty    Trainers: Converse 

Jewellery: Various

Pics my little bro

A BIT OF MISS MONROE

Model, photographer and just general all round superstar, Monroe Alvarez is living the dream.

Her photography is awesome. Ethereal shots of girls in the sun amongst others capture perfectly the kind of life that everyone wishes they were living. Carefree, dancing around looking beautiful.

And a model in her own right, covered in freckles, effortlessly gorgeous, it's safe to say that Miss Monroe is the one to be at the moment.

Check out her work on her blog. Or follow her on Instagram.

Pics ShotByMo

SPRING BEAUTIES

Spring beauty essentials.

Spring is a weird time for my skin. Sometimes hot, sometimes sunny but also windy and rainy at the same time. Inside then outside then in the car then in a lecture hall. Nightmare!

But these few gems get me through this troublesome season.

Kenzo Flower Bomb Scent    

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm (a newbie I got for my bday but a current fav)   

 Liz Earle Intensive Moisturising Mask    

Shu Umera EyeLash Curlers    

Vaseline 

Notebook: Smythson

plus many old issues of iD!

Pic me

HIDDEN

Acting all shy hidden behind some tulips.

The light the other evening was just too good to miss. I love that time of day in the summer, the sun is starting to set and everything is softened. Just so beautiful.

So here I am making the most of it.

Cashmere jumper: John Lewis (men's)   Shirt: GAP    Jewellery: various including Pandora, Ming & MADE    

Watch: Swatch

Pics by my little bro