Styleology

Friday, 6 April 2012

Happy No-Post Anniversary

So, I realise I haven't posted for exactly a month which means I have broken my promise to you yet again. I'm such a bad person! But I have GCSE's in a month so please, please try and understand my lack of posting! Unfortunately, revision has been an inexplicable part of my life recently. You have no idea just how jealous I am of everyone who doesn't have exams!
I understand we got up to "j" last time? Right...
K is for...Kristen Stewart
However much you love or hate her you can't deny she's making a comeback for the release of the last Twilight film this year (I'm going to try and be as non-biased as possible here, okay?). It surprised me that she turned up in a front row of a fashion show, sitting next to Kirsten Dunst. Not to stereotype but I didn't think she was the "fashionable" type, especially after hearing rumours that she once turned up to a red carpet event in jeans and Ugg boots. I also happen to think she's really pretty, regardless of what I've heard and that we should keep an eye on her in the fashion world.

L is for...Leather
"Leather? In summer?" I hear you say. YES! Have you not seen the leather shorts on sale lately?

Just look at these lavly ladies in their leather outfits for summer. However, to avoid looking gimpish, I'd lay off the black. A black leather skirt or black leather shorts is fine but brighten it up with a different colour. Just a tip. Also Topshop have plenty of leater shorts and skirts on sale.

M is for...Magenta (yey, we're half way through)
Well, magenta is a nice colour anyhow but what I really want to talk about is magenta hair. I'm not really picky with colours, to be honest, so from now on "magenta" is going to be called "pink".
Something I realy want to do is dip dye my hair pink. I have blonde hair and I've seen others do it and it looks great. Excuse me for being "unoriginal" or "hipster" with my dip dyed hair but I'm not a very rebellious person, so dip dye is as far as I'll go for dying my hair. But I like these people's pink/"magenta" hair...

N is for...Natasha Poly

Is she not gorgeous? I know she's not a new face or anything but she's another one to watch in the magazines, papers and catwalks everywhere. I think she's so pretty that you can't not want to look like her.

O is for...Overlay
You know what I mean, don't you? Leather over lace, sequins over leather, crop tops over dresses, skirts over patterned leggings, socks and sandals (...if you really want to). Another big thing I've seen is overlaying plastic ponchos, jacket etc. over outfits. It actually looks very sweet and unique, gives a kind of 1980's-day-out-in-rainy-London look to everything. I'd wear it over a pretty dress, just to make it look interesting and less like "hey, I'm going to go on the log flume at the theme park".

Hope you like what I've done so far! More to come at some point in time...

Tuesday, 6 March 2012

Please. Read. This. NOW.

Please. Read. This. NOW. by beth-daydreams on polyvore.com

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Friday, 24 February 2012

the fingerprints, they last forever

the fingerprints, they last forever by beth-daydreams featuring cotton shirts

Madewell cotton shirt
$50 - madewell.com

T shirt
$66 - topshop.com

Topshop short shorts
$64 - topshop.com

Madewell kitten heels
$248 - madewell.com

Sunday, 12 February 2012

Alphabetti Spagetti

I know I've missed a week but ssh and we'll catch up!
G is for...Galliano

As soon as I clicked on the homepage, I got a good vibe from this designer. I love love love the printed dresses and studded leather jackets AND the bright red lipstick on the models. I am officially in love (please excuse the cheesy magazine talk, I'm tired and slightly traumatised from watching the Woman in Black) with the mag-bags/tote bags they have on the website. LOOK AT THIS ONE WITH THE LITTLE MAN ON IT!

Very Bad Quality Image On My Part

Unfortunately, the clothes are quite expensive (that bag was originally 243 euros!) but what can stop you from taking inspiration from the models? Just look at the amazing outfits in these pictures...

See? It's easy really. Try pairing a leather jacket with a floaty dress or wearing a football shirt with a patterned skirt and leggings. Just take inspiration from the pictures OK?

H is for...Head to Toe Prints
Yes, this links in with the last picture. The main rule is, don't let them match. Head to toe prints is quite a risky trend to wear and you have to be reasonably brave to go all out there.*Cue booming, powerful, convincing voice* BUT THERE IS A WAY THAT YOU CAN ALL WEAR HEAD TO TOE PRINTS. If you're shy, you don't have to be too wild....
For ~~Shy~~ The Quieter People

Get a patterned top-blouse, t-shirt, crop top WoTeVs just make sure it's patterened ALL OVER. Like this...

Get a pair of denim shorts. PLAIN denim shorts preferably. You've done that? Good. Go get some tights. Patterened tights. Lace tights, stripy tights, leopard print tights, spotty tights, fishnet tights. Put them on under the shorts et voila. If you have any patterend shoes you think will look good, wear them too.

For People Who are Braver than Quieter People but Not Brave Enough to Go Wild

Take a good look at this Topshop model (yes I am obsessed with Topshop. No I don't care). Look at how the colour scheme is the same but the prints are very different. Noting is plain except her shoes. Do that. Get patterend leggings or tights and wear them underneath a patterend playsuit. Add a patterened scarf and plain shoes and throw everything together. WARNING: Excessiveness could lead to looking like the infant offspring of a hippy. Just saying.

For the Extremely Brave People who Don't Give a Damn

Go. Wild. That is all.

More Inspiration

YEY!

I is for...Iridescence
I have always loved sparkly things from a very young age. And now they are here for day as well as night. As you can imagaince, I am in my element! Of cousre, it's best not to go too wild with this trend. Think Chanel, less is more and elegance. Find your sequin covered item and make sure it is the main part of you're outfit. For instance, wear a sequin covered blazer with a plain floaty dress. Wear sequin covered shorts with plain tops and tights and wear a sequin covered dress with nothing. Well obviously not, NOTHING. Not wearing underwear is slightly creepy and unhygenic. Don't do it kids. As usual, I will post a set to explain what I mean.

J is for...Japanese inspiration
This is a pretty broad trend and easy to achieve. A good way to pull off this trend is wearing Japanese style dresses or prints. Prints are probably more available so thin a LOT of cherry blossom. I can't really explain it in any other way but a set is on it's way to explain everything.

I have so much to tell you guys but this post is starting to get very long and you're probably bored of me now so I'll save those stories for another time. Peace out.

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

There's Nothing Like Eavesdropping

There's nothing like eavesdropping to show you that the world outside your head is different from the world inside your head.
Thornton Wilder

Okay this as nothing to do with fashion (clothes wise anyway) but...

E is for...Eavesdropping

I must admit I eavesdrop constantly-nonstop actually. I don't see it as nosy...more useful I guess. You don't have to eavesdrop to catch up on gossip. I hate gossip and if I ever hear it whilst eavesdropping I never pass it on. I use my eavesdropping skills more creatively. It's particularily good in classes when you're stuck for what to do (this works for ANY class by the way). I have been blessed with very sensitive hearing so, when I'm stuck, I just listen out for any answers flying around the room. I also find it useful for finding out how people see me. People who are jealous of you don't tend to compliment you to your face but behind your back. For example, this was what me and a friend heard last year in one of our classes:
me-what did you get in your test? I had an A.
friend-wow, well done! I'm so happy I had an A*
me-that's amazing!
random girl in our class (to her friend)-I can't believe they're so good at that subject! I only got a B...that's irritating.
See? It's also an insight into people's lives as well which is brilliant for any writers out there. You can learn so much about people's lives from the conversations they have with their friends. I don't know where I'd be without eavesdropping, to be honest with you.
The Rough Guide to Eavesdropping

Shut up. That's right, I said it - stop talking and don't get involved in any conversations.
Find an interesting conversation in the room and really tune into it.
Strain to hear exactly what's going on
Don't look at the people talking as they'll know you're eavesdropping. Pretend to be writing or texting etc instead.
Don't hang around the people either. Out of sight is the best place to be.
Don't pass on anything you think was meant to be private. Gossip=BAD.
You have it! Soon, you can learn to eavesdrop whilst talking to someone...

F is for...Flatforms

Like platforms. But with a F for Flat and Fabulous. Especially for midgets like myself. You can wear these with anything and everyting as they come in all sorts of styles for winter, spring and summer. Seriously easy to wear, not so easy to walk in...

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