_Sale Goodies.

These are some things in Urban Outfitters Boutique Sale, found them online, they're at 50% off now! Really like the 'Something Else' bag,want want want!!!

_Picnic in the Park

So thats what I've been doing since my return and on days off from work.Summer sales are all over the shops, but no money in my pocket right now!!Anyone got any bargains they want to share? Iv been wearing this straw hat all summer, its Red Label Vivienne Westwood, and has a red padded lining you can just see in the photo which fits around your head whilst the hat is oversized. I purchased this 'Barry M' pastel blue nail varnish for the Summer, love pastels, and BM is the best for colours, but not the best for chipping five seconds after its applied!!

_HOLDAYS..

I have been on Holiday for two weeks, so absent from my blog, bad form i know, but I didn't forget about you all!! I went to Barcelona with my family and then to Lanzarote with the girls, was loads of fun, here are some photos of Lanza, I feel very relaxed now and enjoying the Summer, the weather in England seems to be brilliant, time for picnics and sunbathing in the park!!Pimms and Sangria!! x

_Tout Nouveau

Two of my friends have started up a fashion e-store, their individual interests in fashion,art and graphics have come together to produce a new type of website which is a platform for graduate designers. Having worked with them at Vivienne Westwood, and seen their hard workmanship whilst completing there final year of fashion marketing I am sure this website will become book-marked on all our computers!! Keep up to date by following their blog, twitter, facebook page and website which is coming soon...

_Industrial Graveyard

I have been absolutely miles away for the past month!I have had exams at university, and was so under the cosh that the laptop has had to be hidden for a bit. But now I'm back!

I did this photoshoot in Armley Mills, Leeds. The location was chosen for its industrial decay, the rusty machinery mixed with the textures and colours of the garments. Rory was photographing Grace, and I styled and took photos with a film camera and a Diana. Here are the ones that I took. It was a lovely sunny day,I think the warmth came through. The clothes we used were a mixture of bits and bobs, some vintage,Westwood and Topshop items.It was a fun day and break from work. My photographing skills are not up to scratch, but I enjoy doing it!!

_Alek Wek in The Financial Times!

Well haven't The Financial Times come up trumps! I was so impressed by this shoot in the 'How to Spend It Magazine'. The shoot is by Andrew Yee and I think it captures the true essence of an African woman. The colours, prints, patterns, fabric's are all unique and influence so many of the World's fashion houses. Alek Wek looks authentic and the shoot almost looks to be Portraiture. All perfectly styled by Damian Foxe. I think i'll keep half an eye on their editorials now!

_Zoey Grossman for Oyster

I came across this shoot in the new Oyster. I like how spontaneous they look as if taken with a simple point and shoot camera. The casual compositions remind me of Juergen Teller's work, they both work with very natural locations such as the one seen above. I went onto Zoey Grossman's website to find out more about her and the photo below is one that stood out. I love the pink wall and the helium unicorns, they appear so perfect, much like Jeff Koon's metal sculptural versions from his recent exhibition, did any of you go and see it? x

_EBAY EBAY EBAY!!!

Am selling lots of things, so have a cheeky look, and bid or let your friends know if you see anything up there street!!Click HERE to visit my eBay, Thanks,Bx

_Vivienne Westwood Shoe Exhibition: A Personal Collection

There is a very intriguing exhibition on at the Civic in Barnsley, opening on Wednesday 13th May 7pm-9pm and running until July 17th. The Exhibition is 'A Personal Collection' of Vivienne Westwood Shoes, spanning 15 years of a love relationship between the collector and the shoes. There are over 75 pairs!!! So if you are a shoe lover like me, come and feast your eyes on the beauties!! Westwood has been forward thinking in her cloth making, but most definitely in her eccentric shoe design . Her influence on generations of latter designers is evident. From the infamous pirate boot to the elevated white-patent stiletto prostitute...these shoes have their very own character! Don't miss out on the chance to witness this array of shoes, never before have there been so many pairs in one place, apart from in the Westwood archive!!! Sorry in advance if you see me being arrested from trying to nick a pair!!! Bx

_If only the sky today was the same as my shirt!

It was pissing it down with rain today in Leeds, and on the way home I ran into a vintage shop round the corner from my house, always a good option for avoiding the bad weather!! I found this dreamy, sky coloured Westwood shirt, I love the tie that comes with it, I feel very smart wearing it!!The lady said it was her mum's and she'd bought it about 15 years ago, she's looked after it so well, it feels brand new!But with that nice feeling that its had a bit of life, even if its just hung up in a wardrobe unworn!! I DIY-d these old levi's shorts, with an old renaissance technique called slashing.

_Falling in Love with a Wedge!

Found these UH-MAZING wedges by Japanese designer Tsumori Chisato, You might think I'm mad because I like explosions of colour!But I think they are ace!!The bright leather thongs floating down the back remind me of a firework or a peacock with its feathers out!!haha!
There a collaboration between Tsumori Chisato and Gabia Espadrille, I think the two contributers have created a truly unique pair of wedges, a very artistic print which looks radical and liberal in nature with bright colours on a white canvas, the seven-holed lace up is cute and I'm sure it's flattering as it elongates your legs! I have fallen in love with them!! Check them out on Opening Ceremony, they also come in a black colourway.

_PSS Ladies Night

This evening I went to Paper Scissors Stone for a 20% off Ladies night.There was complementary champagne and sushi, which was lovely, I had a look through the 'Something Else' pieces they had, there were quite a few things I liked, I have blogged about the brands they stock before, have a read here. I got myself a little treat these Henrik Vibskov leggings, there a sort of camo/army print. Thanks to PSS for a lovely evening!

_Vogue Japan May '10

I like this shoot, it reminds me a bit of polaroids and dolls houses, the model just fits into the frame!I love the skirt in the last outfit and the suit in the second with the cuff on her thigh!

_Glasses

I went to this glasses & sunglasses shop in Berlin, it was amazing, all the glasses were in these thin drawers and you just opened them all to find all these amazing glasses!!!Such a sick shop!!!haha!! However I didn't get any glasses, i didn't have the budget for them, and also have trouble finding ones that suit my face really well. If you know any good sunglasses shops in London or England let me know!!!I want to start a little collection!Especially now the summer is approaching!!

_21

It was my 21st birthday on Monday, so have been celebrating since, here are a few things i was given. In the first photo is a rug, with a king and queen, Rorys mum made it for me. It is the most amazing thing ever, its so special when somebody puts time,effort and love into making something!The next photo is a clint eastwood coat from the current ss10 Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Collection, I absolutely love this coat, but never thought i would be able to have it, I was in complete shock when i opened it, the pattern and design is as if it was made for me!! The blue collage ring has just appeared in the shops, its the last time we are doing these collage rings, so grab one while you can!!They also come in pink. The socks are from 'Tabio', I hadn't heard of the shop until my friend Sanya gave me these as a prezzie. But I think I'll be shopping there alot more now I've got these as a taste. The last pair of shoes are 'Tracey Trainers' they are from Worlds End, they are ace!!They are so comfortable, and I always have trouble with wearing high heels, so these are the perfect medium. Thanks to everyone for making my 21st so memorable!