lazy days.

Brilliant weekend so far. Went to Leeds last night to get out of the boring bubble that is York. Was reunited with my bff. It had been far too long. Today has looked a lot like this.

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shoe stories.

Bottom left to right:
Primark, TOPSHOP, Marks and Spencer (Autograph), Primark, 

New Look, Tesco, New Look, New Look, 

Dorothy Perkins, TOPSHOP, OFFICE, Vintage

A sneaky deeks into my shoe collection. I am partial to a beautiful pair of shoes, a girl can never have too many and all that. But I don't really buy them all that often as I'd rather have a million pretty lace dresses than a million pairs of black platforms. They say that you can tell a lot about a person from what they wear on their feet soooo here it is.

Flats

My scruffy, trustee, Primark brogues. It annoys me no end that York is "too good for it", according the council, it would spoil the touristic appeal of the city, I smell bullll. I know it attracts each cities' complete population of charvas - see Newcastle's, Northumberland St store, on any day for evidence but there is no denying it, their shoes are bloody good and dirt cheap.

My second ever pair of brogues, courtesy of TOPSHOP. Not much of a story apart from the fact I've worn them far too many times when it has pissed it down (weaved shoes and rain equals wet feet). I know they're black which doesn't strictly abide by the standard S/S colour palette, but for this reason they are definitely more suited to the warmer seasons.

My MJ loafers as I like to call them. Why? I often pair them with white lace socks such as here which immediately puts this image in my head. I had wanted a pair for a while and thought I'd be stupid not to facilitate my marksies discount.

Last but not least, my little desert booties. They probably have been overworn and thus, are a little on the scruffy side. Tenner at Primark so what do you expect. Because its so cheap, you hear of people stockpiling certain styles. I haven't seen a pair yet that warrant this.


Little Heels

Not a kitten heel in sight. I think they have to be thee worst footwear faux-pas on the planet.

I take back what I just said with regards to stockpiling. I have two pairs of these New look daytime heels. One pair navy (left) and the other grey (right). They're perfect for the lady of leisure lifetsyle I lead. I kid I wish but 'cos they're only little heaels, they're so apt for daytime wear.

Another New Look pair. These are in desperate need of re-heeling as I haven't had the guts to throw them out yet so I am hanging on to the fact that they can be saved. I also rep New Look for shoes, mainly heels though as their idea of brogues and the like are funny shaped.

The patent black pair are from tesco believe it or not. They're ideal for when the idea of prancing around in huge platforms from 10pm to 3am grims me out.

Bigger Heels

A rare sale buy, twenty quid, Dorothy Perkins and inspired by madame Chung. They are probably the most sensible pair of shoes I own.

My babies. I had to have them when I saw them on Alexa Chung and discovered they were by TOPSHOP. With them being suede I am always super careful / skitzy. I have worn them on most nights out since I got them, they're proper comfy.

Another sale bargain from OFFICE, a decent time ago. I generally avoid the sale section of shops but I think I was bored and hadn't bought anything all day. These are so versalite, a proper timeless must-have.

The only pair of vintage shoes I have ever bought. They're from probably the best vintage shop in York - DEEP. I miss Newcastle's vintage offerings so much. I always make sure to schedule in a least one day to scout out what I've been missing out on when I go home.


I am definitely not one of those people who styles a look around a pair of shoes. They're always the last part I think about and more often than not I shove on the nearest pair to the door (my life is a constant rush).


I feel like are you dressing up or dressing down? is becoming a tad repetitive and mundane therefore I would like your opinions. What would you like to see this page graced with? Even if its just an idea to do more / less of something, I am intrigued to find out. I may do a similar post to this but an insight into my wardrobe. Suggestions are more than welcomed in the comments.

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summer's coming.

Reality is sorta sinking in. I literally have a matter of weeks left at uni. I am not too fussed about it to be honest.

I have beautiful things like this in my life so all is sweet as a nut.

Didn't want to distract from the beauty of this sooo here it is - the dress I have banged on about since forever, in all its prettiful glory.

Dress: tba

Also, no ELLE intern for me buttt hiyaa guest post.

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chung-a-lung.

Welcome new followers.

Alas, I did not make it to LFW. Uni committments took over my life last week. So dull I know.

Someone who was there is full force; Alexa Chung. A round up of her LFW looks. In no particular order.

The girl never fails to impress. The heeled boots and the Rupert scarf are personal favourites.

If you like what you see, don't hesitate to like / follow at:

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little to report.

As the title suggests; I have no news. Oh, other than waiting on whether or not I have tickets, through an online uni publication I write for, to the first day of London Fashion Week. Fingers crossed but its looking unlikely. Is anyone going?

How convuluted are my outfit posts? I'm going to aim to do three a week, at least, from now on.

Also, this is a cheat. I don't strut around like this on a day-to-day basis. I went to some fifties night last week and we thought we'd be dead cool and attempt to dress in theme. Admittedly, I am def channeling sixties a la Twiggy more than any fifties pin-up. It's all retro nontheless.

 Shawl: Brick Lane, Dress and Pearls: Miss Selfridge, Shoes: OFFICE, Socks: New Look, Bag, Camden

I don't know why these are so grainy. Photographic technicalties are by no means my thing.

Oh, I said I was organising a giveaway dint I, wups. Ok then, I shall do it to mark the 200 followers mark. I need twenty-nine more doted followers to reach that milestone. Go on. You know you wanna.

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trend me: boater hats.

Is it bad it's only February and I want one? After mulling over asos' new Spring arrivals I can't help but to wish for summer.

They are oh-so rah and Cambridge / Oxford punting but look at these.

I love how forties countryside summer they are.

weheartit.com

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ELLE STYLE AWARDS.

They took place tonight, presented by none other than madame Chung. As a twitter follower of a good majority of the ELLE editorial team, having read nothing but their award plans and stresses for the past weeks, I was intrigued to discover their final wardrobe choices.

The next best thing to actually being there? Live stream obvz.

Here are my picks of the night.

Fearne Cotton

Karen Gillan in tba

Coco Rocha in McQueen

Alexa Chung in YSL

Emma Watson in Valentino Couture

Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Pretty in Pink

Oh and the winners of course.

International Designer - Tom Ford
Breakthrough Talent - Noomi Rapace
Best British Designer - Christopher Kane
Best Model - Coco Rocha - how gorgeous is she??
Best Actress - Natalie Portman
Best Accessory Designer - Mulberry's Emma Hill
Best Music - Cheryl Cole
Best Jewellery Designer - Dominic Jones
Best Actor - Stephen Dorff
Best TV Star - Blake Lively
Young Designer - Meadham Kirchhoff
Outstanding Fashion Contribution - Helena Christensen
Style Icon - Emma Watson

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life swap?

Please, Billie J.D Porter?

This girl literally has it all.

The teen rebel started out at just 15 writing for NME online and since, has amassed an impressive list of contributing credits to her career including: Dazed & Confused, Vice and I.D as well as countless, other online blogging / interview gigs. Kanny jammy at 18 if you ask me.

In the past two years Billie has interviewed celebrities from Snoop Dogg to Justice.

She is valued for her wry interview style and immersionist approach which French style-bible Jalouse, enjoyed so much, they enlisted her as a regular contributor.

Less of that, now to the point of this post. The girl has style; as well as her life I could do with her wardrobe, ooh and your hair.

See what I mean? She really pulls off (effortlessy) scruffy grunge, reminiscent of 90's Britain. I am a fan.

Envy Billie's light-hearted, life happenings at - http://www.billiejd.blogspot.com / twitter.

She is now dabbling in the documentary scene and can be seen on The Joy of Teen Sex, Channel4, Wednesdays. Acting as a roving reporting, she investigates all sorts of sex taboos from private piercings to glamour girls.

Can I have your life please?

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current cravings.

Thanks to Sarah, I managed to feast my eyes on this lovely lot. Shows how out of the loop I have been, I didn't have a clue.

Believe me if I had the means, every single piece would be mine today.

asos.com

I may just have tickets to London Fashion Week on the Friday when it all kicks off, the first (or second, I cannit decide on my favourite) would be the perfect piece. A girl can dream.

Ohh and by the way, I deleted about thirty comments the other day, totally by accident so apologies.

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match made in heaven.

Alexa Chung plus tba S/S '11.

What else?

Photo: http://ilovetba.com/shop/index.php/blog/alexa_wears_tba/

Any one, any one at all know when this lovely piece will be at my disposal? A few items have creeped onto the urban outfitters website but no sign of this pretty little lot.

Apologies are due again for me being so slack with this man. I don't have an excuse this time. It has been pure laziness and making the most of my last year of uni. I have literally a matter of weeks left.

The good news; it's reading week next week so I am going to well an truly 'get back on it'.

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