Mean & Green

Bandeau Top- Forever 21

Vest- Topshop

Leggings- Primark

Green Watch- Present from Thailand I got when I was 12

Bracelet "Unfunkinbeliebable"- Pitcher & Piano bar/restaurant

Well first things first I really need to practise not cutting my head off in photos! The pool in the back garden is completed but the landscaping around it and technical things have not been finished yet so I have an empty pool to play in :) I love the rows and rows of tiny blue squares- what a backdrop. (i love squares and straight lines) 

I love love loooove wearing vests with EVERYTHING but my faves are really gappy (?!) at the arms, often resulting in my bra on show for the entire world to see. There have been too many occasions when embarrassed guy mates have told me to readjust. SO I got a cute black bandeau top to wear under my gappy vests. The black one was a success so I decided to buy some more (£3). Whilst perusing in Forever 21 I saw an acid green bandeau top and knew I had to have it! I was weirdly and immediately attracted to the bright colour- I think because when you wear it under a vest you are just showing a flash of vivid colour opposed to if you wore a top in the same colour (continually overwhelming innocent bystanders). The photos don't show the true brightness of the top but they come quite close. 

Further updates to come of playing in the pool in the short but perfect time between the builders leaving and the sun going down <3

Jersey Shore

With Mr. Monkey

Jersey denim-look jacket- Forever 21

Vest- Bershka

I arrived back home to the sunny shores of Dubai after completing all my university work- i.e SUMMER has begun! I find it really easy to waste time and now am a master at relaxing and doing nothing, so for the first few days of the holidays I have been to the cinema (Prince of Persia), watched DVDs from our massive collection of newish releases (A Single Man, Shutter Island, Fantastic Mr Fox) and been shopping with my lovely Mama. I picked up this cute little jersey, denim-look jacket from Forever 21 it was on sale, cheap as chips- a very handy item to own, especially for summer in the UK when the weather is SO unpredictable.

A Single Man

Nicholas Hoult for Tom Ford Eyewear

I had been meaning to watch fashion designer (and now director) Tom Ford's film "A Single Man" for quite sometime, but like it had taken over all aspects of my life, a university deadline prevented me from doing so. I finally managed to start watching the film on a plane from Amsterdam to Dubai, although by this point I was exhausted and didn't intend to pay too much attention. However, 5 minutes into the film I was enthralled, yes the story was a good one but I was captivated with the stunning visual qualities of the film! It was just instantly apparent that a designer, an artist, had been majorly involved with the camerawork, story boarding and just overall visual presentation.  

The costumes, set design, and tone of film were absolute perfection and typically Tom Ford. Set in 1962, George (Colin Firth) is an English man living in Los Angeles 18 months after the death of his partner, Jim. George's costumes throughout the film consist of sharp suits and thick framed glasses (both Tom Ford), and like his wardrobe, his house is neat and classic yet leans towards the retro style of the 60's. 

"A Single Man" features a diverse range of film styles, highlighted most when George has flashbacks to his life before Jim's death. There are scenes removed of colour, scenes filmed in sepia and scenes where the camera lens has been noticeably softened- all to evoke appropriate emotions and responses for each scene. As a designer I really enjoy the visual aspects of film making and found "A Single Man" a joy to watch purely because of this.

Nicholas Hoult, Tony from "Skins" as most people know him, played quite a key role in the film. Tom Ford obviously sees something in him as he is also featured in the Tom Ford eyewear campaign for 2010. I think he has quite a special and intriguing look to him that translates well to camera and film. I always find myself trying to decide whether he is hot or not?! He has, naturally, quite a timeless look and a fresh, boy-like beauty- perfect for his character in this film.

pledge wedge

The Wedges in "Taupe"

"The Wedges in Black"

TOPSHOP ADDISON WEDGES!!

I had lusted after these Topshop Addison Wedges for soooooooooo long, but for some reason I found myself waiting for the right moment to buy them. I remember thinking they seemed unattainable and impractical, yet whenever I saw them in shops, magazines and the internet a wave of desire always hit me, and hit me hard. I decided to visit Topshop just to have a sneaky try on, I thought a small taster would satisfy my salacious appetite for the shoes. It didn't. I went back to Topshop a week later to try the shoes on again, this time however, the only ones in my size were the taupe coloured wedges. I wanted black. The sales assistant informed me that the black ones were sold out everywhere, and there was only one pair of taupe wedges left in my size! The notion that I had so carefully analysed and debated these shoes for nothing was unbearable. The fear that the Addison Wedges would be forever unattainable when I finally knew I wanted them made me think 'what ze heck, you only live once!'. And that's when these beautiful shoes came into my possession.

Originally I was a bit miffed that there was no black ones left, and I wasn't sure whether or not I'd return the taupe ones before a month. However, after giving the shoes a test run I love the way that they appear to change colour, that they're a bit unusual, and that they can easily assume a focal point of an entire outfit. It truly is luuuurrrrrrrrve! 

silk soldier

Jacket- H&M

Playsuit- Kate Moss for Topshop

Belt- Primark

Necklace- ASOS

Shoe Boots-Verani

I love love love silk, and ideally I would have wanted to pair this playsuit with some tough leather. However, I didn't really bring any jackets on holiday to Dubai, so paired the playsuit with my cute military style jacket instead.

I picked up the Primark belt for 50p for some fancy dress costume a while ago- when I saw it lurking behind my jewellery box I knew it would work perfectly with this outfit. Black & Gold work beautifully together, just ask Sam Sparro.

You must excuse my wearing of these shoes in many photos, they are the only pair I brought with me on hols and the heel is even broken on one of them-that's what you get for £20, i should have brought my Kurt Geiger's instead!

bejewelled

Necklace- Topshop

Bra- Vintage Forever 21

Wrap Shirt- Forever 21

Bag- Chanel

I love this coral coloured Topshop necklace; it gives the simplest outfit a bold/glam update...plus, I can't get enough of coral, no matter what shade.

Women Who Stare At Goats

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A photo shoot styled by my sister for her degree

Turban- Fabric shop in Satwa, Dubai

Top- Bandage

Trousers- Tailor Made from fabric

Shoes- Massimo Dutti

Top- As before

Skirt & Shrug- Topshop

Necklace- Handmade by Jessica Lacey

Anklet- Accessorize

Top & Hat- Handmade by Jessica Lacey for shoot

Skirt- Topshop

Shoes- Varani in Manchester

So my sister Jessica needed a model for her shoot she had to style...luckily she has a sister and not a brother! The trend was fur and she had to style 3 different looks with this running theme. She styled the shoot so it was reminiscent of the styling in "Dazed & Confused" magazine, so the outfits are quite high fashion and unwearable but look amazing. I love, love, loved the furry trousers and it wasn't as hot in them as I thought, but I think I'd give them a miss for every day wear. The 2nd outfit was really cute and I would definitely wear the bandage as a top like that again!

The shoot went so quickly and I was concentrating so hard on making myself look taller and body seem longer, that I often forgot about my face. Modelling is definitely hard work!

How awesome does the desert backdrop look?!

new bracelets

1. Light Blue Louis Vuitton Bracelet

2. LV Bracelet again

3. LV Single Width Transparent Bracelet 

4. LV Double Width Navy Bracelet

5. Forever 21 Bracelet

6. Closeup of F21 Chain Print

7. Bebe Bracelet

I didn't go out intentionally looking for new bracelets but found these 2 bad boys on a whim whilst shopping for a vacuum cleaner. I'd seen the Bebe bracelet in Grazia magazine and really liked it, so when I saw a similar one in Forever 21 I snapped it up immediately, for about a fifth of the price! It's funny, I only just realised the bracelets are very similar in terms of they both have gold placed inside them! I was quite mesemerised by the gold LV logo and flowers inside of the Louis Vuitton bracelet, and after a 10 minute think I decided I'd go for it and get that bracelet too. :)