URBAN EXPLORING.

 

Check Shirt: Vintage Kilo Sale Find

Striped Ringer Tee- Topshop

Denim Skirt: Urban Outfitters (Also available @ Hidden Fashion)

Boots: Doc Martens

Backpack: Kanken

Sunglasses: New Look (a few years ago)

 

 

Hello everyone!! So if you have been following my blog for a while you might know that I had quite long hair BUT I chopped most of it off! Its not dramatically short but its a change for me and I love it! On with the blog post! I took a trip to Digbeth with my dad as we love wondering round the streets finding cool styles and amazing street art. We also went in to Birmingham itself and had a coffee which was delicious. I'm in love with my new top from Top Shop because I absolutely love and adore the ringer tee style. I originally wanted some from Urban Outfitters but when I saw this I was completely and utterly in love with the pattern and colours. My denim skirt is one of my favourite pieces in my wardrobe because it can be worn so easily! I always turn to my Doc Martens in most outfits because they are so comfy and really grungify an outfit- if that is a word!

 

Photography by Urban Footfall

SWIM DEEP.

 

April 2nd 2015, I got to see my favourite indie band. Swim Deep were back in Birmingham at The Oobleck and of course I went to see them! For those of you who haven't heard of Swim Deep they are an Alternative Indie Pop band from Birmingham which is also where im from! I'm so in love with their music and a lot of my style inspiration comes from them. I must say I adore the clothes they wear! The Oobleck is located next to Alfie Birds @ The Custard Factory in Digbeth. Digbeth in itself is a pretty indie scene filled with unpopular popular bands and colourful street art. The night was incredible- considering we got front row, I held James Balmonts hand and met my favourite Bass Player Cavan McCarthy. My actual concert photos are pretty wild and full of flashing lights and an alien like scene. Austin  (lead singer) introduced the first song as a 'little bit weird' but its stuck in my head and I cannot wait for their new album! My favourite songs from the night were

 

King City

To My Brother

Honey

Fueiho Boogie
Red Lips I Know

KNEE SOCKS.

Denim Jacket: Vintage Valentino

Black Top: New Look

Tartan pleated Skirt: COW Vintage Rework

Knee Socks: Top shop

Dr Martens Shoes

Choker: EBay store

Kanken Bag

 

As you may have noticed the other day I went to The Vintage Kilo sale and ventured out to The Custard Factory in Digbeth! I really loved my outfit so thought I'd share with you extra snaps I took on that day! I love my denim jacket and as it's getting closer to spring and summer where the weather is picking up and the sun is coming out I think its more appropriate to wear it. I got this skirt for only £4 from COW and I cant believe I haven't worn it more often! The title of this post is called knee socks as well im wearing them! I decided to be more confident and I love the style so I went for it! I think they make an outfit look so different and I paired them with light denier tights for a better effect. The socks give a more 90's edge to the outfit!

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First off, let me just apologise for how picture heavy this post is but I simply cannot help it! I was invited to the Birmingham Vintage Kilo sale by a lovely girl called Jenessa. I've been to the event once before and got a few items but this time I knew what I was doing and got quite a lot of vintage bargains! If you haven't heard of the Vintage Kilo sale, it is basically where tonnes of vintage clothing from the 1960s-90s are put in huge rummage tubs and rails for people to look through. You can pick & mix items you like by putting them in a vintage kilo carrier bag, and when you’ve finished shopping, you take it to the weighing tills where you will be charged £15 per kilo. I've found that you can literally get a whole new wardrobe for super cheap - I certainly have for S/S15!

 

Now, firstly when I was welcomed in, I immediately was very jealous of Jenessa's paisley print shirt and dress. She looked amazing! I went rail to rail and picked up lots and lots of items which were slightly more colourful than my normal wardrobe! I think there was a lot of things I could have picked up- especially shoes - but I kept it all clothes and I'm so excited to wear it all! I met a lovely girl with a beautiful, brightly coloured Kanken! I had to take a picture with us standing together because I simply loved it! Maybe I'll treat myself to a yellow Kanken soon!

 

Since we are leaving winter behind and we are entering spring and summer, I did take that into consideration when picking things up! I decided I needed more dresses and skirts so luckily I found loads I loved. I really adore pinafores and I got one which will be so good to layer with a white ringer tee underneath! I also wanted to go out of my comfort zone a little, so I got a tea length skirt with a gorgeous patch print on! I think in the summer with some converse or doc martens I will get a super cute yet grungy look. Shirts and collars have always been something I love- I managed to find 3 different style tops that I can layer and wear in different ways!

 

If you ever get chance to go to one of these events and you love vintage its an amazing experience and I love it! For more info and event listings check out the Vintage Kilo Facebook page here!

 

FLOODGATE STREET.

 

Jumper: Vintage Kilo Sale

White shirt: Marks and Spencers

Jeans: Topshop

Shoes: Doc Martens

Bag: Fjallraven Kanken

 

So, im extremely happy with the outcome of these photos! My outfit was one of my favourites which actually you may have seen before but its so easy to wear! I would also like to welcome you to my newest addition in my wardrobe which is my shoes!!! I recently purchased these Doc Martens and im so in love with them its unreal. I think it really changes an outfit but I think they're amazing! I did the usual which is shop and of course I got a few things from COW which reminds me that I have a massive huge haul to show you guys full of my recent purchases! Digbeth is such a good place for photos so enjoy the street art as well!!!

LATE NIGHT TRIPS.

Hello. So this is quite an overdue post. I remember taking these photos about 1-2 weeks ago and I completely forgot about them! I didn't want them to go to waste even if the New Year is right here and Christmas has passed! These are taken at the Custard Factory which is definitely an amazing place to take photos- even at night. It looked super pretty with all the lights on and the trees lit up! My outfit is pretty simple but perfect to keep warm during these colder months! I'm in love with this camel coat and perhaps wear it with every single one of my outfits! My scarf is from New Look and I have plenty of tartan scarfs as they are so wintery and gorgeous!

DOWN IN DIGBETH.

So I was down in Digbeth when loveliest woman stopped me and said she loved my outfit and would like to take a picture for her blog! Of course I accepted and today I went and looked on Street Style Snaps and there the post was! It was so lovely to have my outfit noticed and it was really fun to talk to her. 

Down in Digbeth there was a sale on which made me very happy although I didn't buy anything from there, which is a little strange for me but when I got home after a day of inspiration, I went online to Boohoo.com and ordered a velvet swing dress! Today though, I went shopping...again, and bought a Navy velvet skirt and a Black velvet dress. Can you tell I'm obsessed with velvet right now? I find it so christmassy and perfect for winter! I think I'm going to do a Winter haul soon so you will be able to see everything I've been buying as there is a lot! 

I'm also considering doing a look book, so if you are interested in seeing that please comment below! THANKYOU.

Photo Credit: The Street Style Carousel http://streetstylesnaps.com

KILO SALE & COW VINTAGE.

Hello Lovelies! In my previous post I went vintage shopping but didn't quite show you what I got... I have now though and im super excited to show you! The first item was a classic flannel shirt which is slightly oversized but I really liked and this was from the Vintage Kilo Sale. To make up that kilo I also got two jumpers! The first greeny coloured one is definitely my favourite! Its so warm and fuzzy so perfect for winter. The next jumper has quite a high neck which is great to keep warm in the colder months and I thought it was very cosy! These 3 items were only £15 which is incredible, especially for jumpers.

 

Once I moved on and went to COW Vintage I got a little bit carried away by vintage and got 3 more items! The coolest thing though was for these 3 items it only cost me £10. COW had a 3 for £10 rail on so I took the opportunity. I got a Ralph Lauren shirt which is so cool and would normally be extremely expensive but I was lucky! I also got some shorts which may or may not be re-worked but they are high waisted and would look great with some tights and boots in the winter! As some of you may have seen I've been to Paris and couldn't resist this T-shirt when I saw it! I feel like I have a whole new wardrobe but I love it all and I hope you do aswell! Love you.

VINTAGE SHOPPING.

 

I cannot express my pure excitement of this shopping trip! In Birmingham there was a Vintage Kilo sale on which means you pick out as many items as you want and for £15 per kilo you purchase it! Amazingly I spent bang on 1 Kilo! I also took a trip to the wonderful COW and got a few items from there. Im going to show everything I bought in a separate blog post because its all too good to rush through. Although there are some sneaky pictures here that have things I bought on them! It was a really good atmosphere in the sale and I'm very happy with everything I bought especially at the price it was!

DIGBETH DINING.

 

Arctic Monkeys T-Shirt: Camden Lock Market (London)

Checked Cut off sleeve Shirt: Urban Outfitters

Mom Jeans: Urban Outfitters

Camel Coat: Primark

 

Finally I've been to Digbeth Dining! Digbeth dining is a place for all things street food! In a small part of Digbeth there are little stalls set up to give you the best street food there is and believe me its amazing... forget your fast food when there's this! I had an amazing burger- yes burger- and the most delicious Nutella and Oreo Crepe! YUM! It was such a good atmosphere/vibe and so many people were genuinely having a good time. On to my outfit. Recently I bought this gorgeous camel coat, which I absolutely love. I wish it would get colder so I can wear it more often!! It was from Primark which is unbelievable as I found it in Zara for twice the price! Im in love with these jeans and they are such a staple piece along with my amazing AM T-shirt! I literally wear it every single day.