Monki Say, Monki Do

Now an inhabitant of London, I have been exploring my new territory for fashion interest and the new shops available to me. While browsing around Selfriges yesterday, I came across the fashion label, Monki. I'm guessing originally Japanese or along that theme perhaps as I noticed the anime style about the place and the style of some of the clothes were really unique so here are some of the items on my wish list !

I love these leggings because not only does the material look comfortable and soft, the pattern on the calf is so unique but the effect is relaxed by the pastel tones, making them wearable for the daytime as well. Perfect to wear with a knitted jumper or old sweatshirt.


I put the rings up next because they follow the colour scheme and I thought they were really cute. On the description, they can be worn together to complete "a circle" or separately.













I liked this poncho because it looks so versatile, with a hood and draw string to look casual in the day time but then the colour and drama in the length means it could be worn in the evening and there's even buttons under the arms to create sleeves ! Personally ? Its genius !

The stacked bracelet is the kind of accessory that would make a little dress in the evening stand out and I love the way dulled silver colour looks against black. So contemporary and expensive.








The final piece is this kind of knitted cocoon. Available in grey and different colours as well, my favourite was red just because I thought that it made the jumper look so much more than a simple knitted top that is sold in nearly every high street store come this time of year. The colour was called "little red rocking girl" which I thought was quite sweet and fitting! When I saw it, I imagined it burning through cold winter days wrapped up with a scarf and hat, makes the scene seem so more enjoyable !

Check out Monki.com ! Now available to shop online so access to all :)

Rokit Vintage Clothing

After my previous preeching to the Gods of supermarket style about Tesco's Florence and Fred, I am now writing nudge them down from their heroic pedistal as although their clothes are still perfectly suitable for their purpose (I have recently bought two tops for a total of £8) their shoes have let me down. I will admit that i was somewhat intoxicated so perhaps I didn't help the cause but Topshop has supported my drunken antics many a time and still continues to do so I have to admit, I'm slightly disapointed; I live in Wales, I need shoes that can take a little rain! I suppose it does prove though, that shoes really should be left to the likes of Manolo and Louboutin for a job perfectly done...

This week, I hope to slightly redeem myself with a store I discovered on the internet. I came across http://www.rokit.co.uk/ which is a vintage site based in London for both men and women and has some really stunning pieces.

Another great thing with the t-shirts and some of the jackets (blazers particularly) was that the mens and womens were basically unisex with some cool t-shirts from bands and other things and I managed to find top for £20 (shown right) in a size in the men's page which looks good over leggings or jeans and is just really compfy.

One of my favourite pieces was a pair of red leather shorts which were stunning and that would've been my ideal outfit with the top bought but they still await for someother lucky shopper.

The knitwear as mentioned above is also worth a look with some classic 70's and 80's designs and shapes but pieces that really would look great now as well.

With a really quick delivery and easy accessible site, its a perfect (test-driven) place for some one-off vintage pieces.