Showing posts with label Knitwear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Knitwear. Show all posts

Wednesday, 22 December 2010

all together now.

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So! I went to see the JLS tour "Outta this world" last night, ahh! I really wasn't to excited before we went, which I know sounds a little spoilt but I just wasnt. The excitement kicked in when we got close to the arena though. We were a little late into the actual place where the stage is (I didn't know whether to call this the arena too? ha) because the line for the toilet was crazy, but when you gotta go, you gotta go. ;) 

We were kind of in the middle but a little to the left. We were above an exit so we had no one in front of us which was really lucky. It probably wouldn't have mattered too much though because no one stood up (?!?!). What is that about. Me and one of my friends I went with were the only people on our row to stand up. I haven't been to many concerts, literally just JLS this time and their last tour (yeah, i'm a big fan), but I was under the impression you stand at concerts? Am I wrong here, please someone with concert experience fill me in? I was getting into it, I had the arms up and everthing. Haa. I think the reason I'm making a big fuss about it is because at their last tour, almost everyone was one their feet. The odd adult who had come simply to look after their child remained seated but that makes sense.  Oh well, each to their own I suppose. Anyway, the photo underneath is from their last tour because, even though we seemed to be a little closer this time, my photos were really far away (if that makes sense). 

* Oh, and I'm sorry to go all 'obsessed-school girl' on you, but Aston = yum. *



I chose to wear my kind of back up outfit, if you will. The outfit that, recently, I have gone to or  at least to  the main staples of it. I probably would have made more effort if I had of been as excited as I was later on in the evening when I was getting ready. Oh well, I liked the outfit so all's good. I put together a polyvore set to give you the gist of my outfit. Basically, simple white vest top underneath a red chequered shirt with black straight leg jeans and my uggs ( i want some boots so badly!). The bag I took is similar to the one in the image except mine is white/creamy and was like £6 from Primark. I forgot to put it on here, but I also wore my thick chunky navy blue scarf. It makes me warm just thinking about it. 
Now for a slight tilt to the fashion side of this blog. The spring/summer lines have graced the catwalks already and everyone is looking forward to the sun and summer blah blah blah. But I want the winter to last longer. It seems to go so fast compared to the summer months. I want longer in my scarf. So, instead of choosing to show you some of my favourite summer/spring11 pieces, I thought I'd choose autumn/winter11. I know fashion always has to be ahead but I was a little shocked to see they already have autumn winter lines out. (making myself look like a right newbie with that line)

I chose Jenny Packham's collection because, quite frankly, I love her work. I remember discovering her website by chance in my first year of secondary school. I have a feeling I was looking at wedding dresses got ahead of myself a bit there. Anyway, I remember falling in love with her dresses so I picked a few from her A/W11 line to show you. 




Do you like Jenny Packham's lines? 

Love V xo 

Thursday, 2 September 2010

snoooods.

Opinions on snoods? Better or worse that scarves? I know they are incredibly similar but, you know, some people have preferences :)

£20 - Accessorize
I'm considering this, instead of the Boden thick knit scarf mentioned in a previous post.
Decisions, decisions!
V xx

Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Fabulous - Big Country

On the weekend my dad bought The News Of The World newspaper and immediately handed me the fashion/beauty/lifestyle magazine called 'Fabulous',that comes with it also by NOTW. I was flicking through when i got to the editorial. The theme was chunky knits and tough leather. It was by Tracey Lea Sayer. The photos are absolutely gorgeous AND the clothes they use in these shots aren't designer clothes, the most expensive item in £150. £150 in my eyes is still VERY expensive but when you compare it to some of the editorials in other glossys, £150 isn't much!



The photo above (the left one) includes a thick knit scarf which I am now planning on buying ASAP! It's £20 from Boden. It's in the section called 'Jonny B' which is for Teens but as it's a scarf it means there are no sizes, which therefore means its good for any age! It comes in three colours, Midnight (Navy), Oatmeal (Cream - the one in the editorial and photo below) and Rasberry (Pink).

Chunky Scarf - £20 - Boden


Any opinions :) ?

Click here to go to the Fabulous magazine website.

Love V xx


Photos/Credit to:

Fabulous Editorial: From the Fabulous Magazine Website

Photographer: Gregory Schawger, Hair: James McMahon - Using Paul Mitchell, Make-up: Aimee Adams - Using Lancome, Model: Michaela K at Union, Fashion Assisstant: Nana Acheampong, Photographers Assistant: Alexanda Garratt - With thanks to: Christian at ZproductionZ and Lottie at One Production.

Scarf: Jonny B at Boden

Saturday, 28 August 2010

Topshop+Knitwear = Love?

I think anyone who even remotely follows fashion is finished with summer, clothes wise. Hello Autumn.

Ready to whack out our knitwear and boots?

Especially Topshop knitwear.

A little bit Blair Waldorf? - Maybe in black.

Comfy? Check. Stylish? Check.
V xx