a shy bairn gets nout.

I was repeatedly told this as a kid so to make up for all those times I was too shy and got nout.

I WANT ALL THIS IN MY LIFE.

Left - Right: French Connection, TOPSHOP Boutique, Chloe, Burberry, American Apparel, TOPSHOP x2.

That intern post will surface tomorrow. I haven't been ignoring your questions - just saving the answers for a rainy day. Dashing off to pick up a lucious asos dress I ordered weeks ago, so that will be revealed shortly too. And the small matter of work. WOO HOO.

TTFN.

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Helen,

X

p.s. you know what this is -  thirteen lucky days left

NOTION DEBUT.

Well and truly live and kicking.

Literally buzzing in me tree.

Go go go.

B.N.O.C.

Big name on the editorial campus.
That asos model, Cara Delevingne is the latest hottie causing a storm in fashion circles far and wide. A certain Emma Watson about her, don't cha think? Cara gets my vote any day. Hiya new girl crush.

Helen,

X

collar keen.

I haven't exactly hidden my penchant for the peeping / pointed / peter panned detail.

I've had a recent brainwave. Why wear one when you can wear two!? Within reason; as goes for all fashionable experiments.

I caught a glimpse of a girl sporting a washed out, obviously worn denim shirt, (vintage, obviosuly) with a petite, silky, second number peaking out from underneath, on Oxford St., last week. It was cool. I liked.
Do try this at home.

Denim shirt: Vintage, White collar, Super skinny trousers & Carry bag: TOPSHOP, Felt brogues: Primark, Super frilly socks: Urban Outiftters

Currently working on the finishing touches of my first Notion piece, eeeek.

There is still time to enter that giveaway.

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Helen,

X

you want a piece of me?

Not literally obvz. The next best thing? Jumped on the 'blog shop' bandwagon. #Imjustskinttoo.
A sneaky deeks...

Why do they only let you sell ten items a month? Someone enlighten me.

For all of you who asked my brogues / lace-ups / oxfords in the previous psot are from New Look. They were in the sale. Last time I went in, they still had a few pairs so go gets 'em.

In other news, landed myself a weekly contributor position at Notion, chuffed. I shall be scouring the interweb, weekly for the best dressed blogger / photographer / stylist and bigging them up for a little feature on their site. 

 Watch this space.

Shop my Stuff.

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Helen,

X

where art thou?

Given my prolonged M.I.A period / elusivuty (word?) / general disappearing act, I thought an explanation was warranted. So you guessed it, this is what this is. I come baring no more exciting news than I've been adjusting back into the 'routine' of uni life. No biggie.

I did go to London yesterday however, on an impromptu day trip. Bumbled down New and Old Bond St. expecting to been blown away by the Street Lights exhibition. Alas, I was a day early.

 

Lace crop, bag and shades: TOPSHOP, Levi cut-offs: Camden, Brogues: New Look.

 So there you have it. I promise to be more in tune this week and will be revealing the secret intern shenanigans I got up to, what seems like a lifetime ago.

"Keep it real" - a sixty year old woman farewell'd me with that as me and my sister left her vintage shop on Lancaster Road.

Oh I love that place.

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Helen,

X

p.s. shameless self-promo but this one's for you.

that GIVEAWAY.

I promised this time ago, whups. Real life got in the way.

Woooo hoo. Get excited.

I shall probably do the toekn gratitude speech here sooo cheers everyone, it is massively appreciated. When I first started this thing I was scared at the prospect of people reading it. I never thought anyone would show an interest. Its amazing how far something like a fashion blog can reach. Big up to all again and not just to the followers, old and new but to all those shameful closet readers.

Enough of that, what's actually in it for one of you lucky 473?

Feast your eyes on this little lot.

 

Nail varnish: Blue Moon - Barry M, Purse: Vintage - Camden Market.

The Rules:

1. You must be a follower via Google Friend Connect, Bloglovin', and Facebook

2. Leave a comment on this post / Facebook Page / mention @dressingyouup in a tweet WITH your email address otherwise I cannot contact you and thus, no goodies can be sent.

3. Feel free to blog / tweet / both about this giveaway. The more the merrier.

This is open to everyone - followers far and wide. The closing date for entries is at midnight on 31st May. The winner will be picked randomly and contacted via email that evening and announced in a post the following day.

If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to hollar via

dressingupdressing@hotmail.co.uk

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Spread the word.

Good Luck.

Helen,

X

what is it about Alexa Chung?

Have a sneaky deeks inside June's VOGUE.

A light release from open exam 'stress', I was literally, genuinely buzzing when this landed on my floor circa ten minutes ago. Keen or what. But this may explain why...

Alexa Chung for British VOGUE, June 2011

A treat to the eyes. 

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Helen, 

X

big up yourself Burton.

Sarah, that is. a.k.a the creative director at Alexander McQueen. The quintessentially British fashion house excelled themselves today, not once but twice. After huge speculation surrounding the pending dress decision, preliminary rumors were confirmed; Sarah Burton was the chosen one. In a year troubled with ups and downs for the fashion house, today was a moment to triumph and celebrate what the words; Alexander McQueen stand for.

Sister Pippa Middleton followed the bride's fashionable example and opted also for McQueen.

Kate sported a second McQueen, Burton beauty for the Buckingham Palace evening 'do. Lucky gal.

All in all, a great day for British fashion. And the country of course.

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 Helen, 

X