Wednesday 17 February 2010

Thrift shopping





















I am the type of dresser who wears anything from designer clothes, high street buys to thrift shop finds.


I think true style isn't following any fashion trends but looking at those trends and making it truly your own by mixing it with a few unexpected pieces that signify your own personal style.


With this in mind, I had been told about a shop here in London called The Brick Lane Thrift Store, and had been meaning to visit to for ages. I happen to be working from home today and don't live a million miles away, so when I came to a natural break in my work, I decided to go and get some fresh air and take a trip there.


It was worth the visit. They have a really good stock of clothes and with alot of the pieces going for £10 ($15), you are certainly guaranteed not to break the bank.


Most of the dresses I wanted unfortunately were too big and I didn't love them enough to want to buy them and then alter them myself.


As I was about to leave, I spotted a huge display of scarves and after a little rummage came across this absolutely adorable silk printed scarf with doves on it. I couldn't resist as it was only £5 ($7). I intend to wear it over dresses, tshirts, knitwear and even as a headscarf in the summer!

Have a lovely evening. X






Friday 12 February 2010

R.I.P Lee Alexander McQueen


I am still in shock.

I found out yesterday afternoon that Lee Alexander McQueen had committed suicide.

The fashion industry has certainly lost one of it's shining stars and regardless of whether you loved or hated his work, no one can argue that he was an enormously creative and talented designer, who wasn't afraid to push boundaries.
RIP Lee.

Wednesday 10 February 2010

First Etsy Sale!!!!!

Just a quick entry to let you all know that I made my very first etsy sale on Sunday!!! (running around jumping and clapping)!! Yay to me!!!



It was for the cowl neck metallic knit scarf I wrote about a few months ago. You can see it here.

For the last few weeks I have been making some more things to put in my Etsy shop including the Blythe clothes I mentioned before. Hopefully I will post the pic's of them over the weekend or early next week.

Here's to many more Etsy sales!!!


Have a lovely evening
X