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This is kind of a personal Bible. I write about what I love and things that inspire me in some way within Fashion. People say that its superficial- there has to be something more beneficial to write about? I don't think they've read Vogue or been to Topshop...
Showing posts with label retro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label retro. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

What a Wild Fox !

My not so secret and rather expensive obsession would appear to be the t-shirt designer under the name, Wildfox Couture. I first discovered the relaxed, casual, somewhat oversized tee's in London, I think.. In Selfriges. The rack was fun and playful and the designs instantly stood out to me. Generally costing around £60 each, I could almost imagine a character in each of the different designs and I found them quite interesting :



This is the first I bought and after at least two or three years, I still get the same use out of the comfortable top.


My newest addition was purchased through ASOS and is quite a bit larger and " baggyer " than the former but still has the comfort and I love the faded eagle pattern on the front. This one was again, £60.



I suppose I have to accept that this is a rather poor show for an obsession as I only have two pieces, although I think they are pieces that will last an age and will definitely grow when money allows. I thought I would just give my fellow Bloggers a cheeky look as they are among the more accepting of such obsessions ;)

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

In With Outer-Wear

This season, as far as coats and jackets are concerned, we are definitely spoiled for choice. Its only October and I've already got my Aviator jacket ticked off my Wish List. H&M's affordable and stylish option. I admit, its not exactly Burberry standard styling but my budget doesn't exactly stretch to such lengths and the texture of the shearling is so soft and warm, its a close replacement while I'm waiting for the real thing.



Next on the agenda, although not a key item for this season, is yet another leather jacket- I think I'm developing a fetish but that's for another site... The neutral beige colour is perfect for the "minimal bare" look now and it has a retro seventies feel which does tie in current trends. I bought it for only £30 at London Fashion Weekend, this Lipsy original is my wardrobe staple at the moment and I suspect it will be in the coming winter!




So, all that's left is the knitted cardigan. Its my missing piece at the moment as I just can't find one that feels right. Discussing this with my friend only yesterday, she seemed to agree. A cardigan has the perfect cosy cable knit but doesn't have the large Abercrombie and Fitch style buttons or doesn't have any buttons at all which is my pet hate. Its not that I typically button-up cardigans fashioning myself ready for the Antarctic but without them, it just doesn't fall right. The patterned designs are my favourite right now, though, with the classic two tone patterns. Bellow is my short list:

Miss Selfrige, £38
 Miss Selfrige, £36
 Zara, £39.99
 Oasis, £50

 Oli.co.uk, £50
 Zara, £59.99
 Warehouse, £65



Note the button style from the Hollister knitted sweater above,
not the actual sweater itself.