Monthly Archives: January 2013

Bristol St

24th January 2013

Top: A-wear many moons ago
Boots: Georgia Rose c/o Sarenza
(yes I am wearing tights, I’m not that mad)
As a blogger from somewhere that isn’t London or one of the other seemingly “bigger” cities it’s always a bonus to find a shop you loved based in the town you live. Bristol St Vintage is one of these (clue is in the name as to where they are based!) We’ve followed each other on twitter for a while now and when I expressed major love for this crushed velvet midi skirt and the wonderful Linda offered to send it to me I was more than happy to oblige and share my kept quiet for too long love of this shop.

As many of you won’t be aware of Bristol St I’m going to share a little bit of blurb from the website to help you out…

Vintage clothing has experienced a major up surge in popularity in recent years. But why? 
Well, here at Bristol St Vintage we believe in the importance of vintage clothing as it is not only on trend
 (as fashion trends run in cycles) but environmentally friendly (as it cuts out re-production). As we are 
currently overloaded with ‘fast fashion‘, vintage is likely to become a staple in every person’s wardrobe.
Clothing produced before recent times, were produced to last longer than the ‘fast fashion’ that is made 
and sold on the high street today. Therefore you will often find items that are 50-60 years old
 and still in impeccable condition.
We have been collecting pieces of  vintage clothing, accessories and home wares over the past few years 
but had a major search over the past few months in the run up to the shop opening. We currently source 
our items from charity shops, car boot sales, private sellers, ebay and suppliers but absolutely every item 
has been hand-picked to fit the Bristol St Vintage Style.
The shop is primarily website based but you’ll find them pop up at local events such as the harbourside market (which I am shamefully yet to visit) among others. The online store sells everything from beautiful one of a kind dresses through to vintage gifts for the home at prices no-one could begrudge paying- so often is vintage jacked up in price that I walk away in disgust…so not the case with Linda!

To learn more, have a browse or make a purchase visit the website here, you can also like on facebook or follow on twitter to stay full up to date.

I am so in love with my skirt although apart from this slightly nautical look I’m currently struggling with styling it…I have a serious lack of tops in my wardrobe, I’m pretty sure that’s a sign telling me to buy something to go with it! What do you think of Bristol St and vintage in general? Expect to see more from Linda on the blog…

xxx

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thinking warm thoughts

23rd January 2013

With grey skies and snow falling it seems an odd time to be thinking about what we’ll be wearing in Spring and Summer. Fashion works like that though, always a season ahead and it can be quite hard to get your head round (if your me, at least!)

Still, when the S/S13 Apricot look book dropped through my door I couldn’t help but take a look and start mentally compiling a wish list for when the temperature finally rises in to double figures. Embracing trends from Sixties Monochrome through to “Soft Grunge” and the ever present florals (oh, and a few other key styles too) here are my top picks:

I’ve never much been a fan of predominantly white clothing, I’m just too messy but the cut and style of this dress has won me over.

I love how the cut out detail has transformed this little black dress in to something a bit more unusual for day or night.

Get your layering right and you could wear this little number right now. A very fine knit long sleeve underneath or statement jacket over the top + thick tights and boots and you’re good to go.

Likewise with this dress, the darker colour scheme makes this a potential trans-seasonal piece making it double the bargain at only £30

The print on this makes me think of sunny summer holidays which is reason enough to buy it surely?

Ok so looking through these aren’t the most summery of Apricot‘s new arrivals but I like them anyway. I think any of them could be bought now and worn right through until A/W drops (and beyond) which makes them excellent value for money. Nothing I’ve featured costs over £40 (the jacket is the most expensive at £39) so what are you waiting for? Banish those winter blues and SHOP…if it isn’t payday just yet it soon will be!

Have you started thinking about what you’ll be wearing come Spring yet?

xxx

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dies alone with 72 cats

22nd January 2013

Asos jumper
Jeffrey Campbell boots c/o Sarenza
I love this skirt and yet always fail to capture it’s beautiful deep green colour (someone give me camera lessons, PLEASE), it was such a good buy at £13.99 and fits like a dream; nice one Missguided! I’m teaching myself to be able to wear heels again too by wearing them around the house; starting small with these Jeffrey Campbell boots and it wasn’t entirely a horrific experience. Slow and steady wins the race.
Yesterday was supposedly “Blue Monday” or the most depressing day of the year. I have to say it was one of the more cheerful Mondays I’ve had and knowing I was “meant” to be sad made me feel like I was sticking two fingers up at someone, somewhere. I feel like I’ve turned a corner from how sad I was last week, it may not be over yet but winter will not get the better of me.
I’m hoping to go on a little mission after work today- I do love doing half day shifts! I’ve fallen in love with a jumper dress by G21 at Asda and my most local store didn’t have it in stock, I’ve sweet talked best friend in to taking me further afield…really it could and should wait until payday but patience isn’t my strong point. I’ll report back.
How was your Monday?
xxx

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breaking tradition

21st January 2013

Asda George sequin collar jumper
Ebay vintage skirt
Sarenza supplied studded boots (yay studs!)

Is it only men who go nude under kilts? I certainly broke that tradition if it applies to women by wearing thermals and tights…SO cold! I love this skirt, I should wear it more. It’s so thick and warm, if a little bulky, I feel about half a stone wider the second I put it on (don’t we all have an item of clothing like that?!)

How was your weekend? Mine was pretty damn wonderful, I managed to get out despite the icy ground and it did me a massive favour as I was able to finally ditch the crutches. I feel so FREE! I’ll never again take for granted being able to carry a basket around the supermarket or pay for a purchase. The only downside is I can’t “accidentally” hit people who get in my way, but that’s a small price to pay.
I really feel 2013 is going ot be a good year for me. I can’t remember the last time I’ve been this happy or content with my life, certainly not in the last ten years when my battle with anorexia started. I’m proud to say that it’s coming to an end and this time it will be final. I have so many plans and dreams, I’m not wasting any more time.
Sorry, I got a bit heavy there. I do tend to share more of my life than most people; I guess because I’ve had to talk about it so much, and I’m not ashamed of what I’ve been through…maybe, just maybe it might give hope to others too? I don’t know, either way I don’t feel a need to censor myself.
Happy Monday!
xxx

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Sarenza Sunday- tell me about it, stud

20th January 2013
Love Moschino studded heart, £128.50 (only tiny sizes left!)

Jeffrey Campbell Kravitz, £239.20

Steve Madden Studly, £64

Jeffrey Campbell Mattie 2, £94.50

I know the love of studs has been around forever in blog land but I’m a bit of a late starter in really enjoying it. Before Christmas I was quite “take it or leave it” but since then I’ve become attracted to all things studded and vaguely dangerous looking.
Sarenza have a brilliant selection of studded shoes and boots available- what I’ve shown above is just a small selection; check out more flats from Steve Madden, crazy creations from Jeffrey Campbell and some sweet little Love Moschino bags if you still need more.
I’d wear any of these shoes and now my foot is on the mend I feel like going mad and buying several new pairs! In the interest of being safe and weather proof if I was forced to pick just one pair it would be the Jeffrey Campbell Mattie 2 with it’s subtle studding and supportive lace up style….if I was allowed total free reign though I’d add in the fierce Kravitz boot- I can’t quite work out whether I think it’s a gorgeous shoe of perfection or really quite ugly, but either way, I want it!

If you fancy any of these but just don’t have the funds then why not enter Sarenza’s Pin to Win competition for the chance to win £100 to spend on the site? Details below:

Did you know that sarenza.co.uk has a Pinterest page? To celebrate our expansion into the social media world in conjunction with our winter sale, we’re giving you the chance to win a £100 voucher to spend on shoes!
Here’s how to enter:
1. Follow Sarenza UK on Pinterest.
2. Create a Pinterest board with your favourite items from the Sarenza winter sale. You can call it anything you want…the more creative, the better!
3. E-mail a link to your board to [email protected].

The contest will run from Thursday, January 17th until midnight on Sunday, January 27th. The winner will be judged on his/her board’s creativity and style, as well as on his or her engagement with the entry requirements. We’ll decide the winner on Monday, January 28th. Be sure to check out the terms and conditions here. Good luck!

Let me know if you enter (I will be) as I want to see your boards too! (my pintrest)

Are you in to the stud trend? What’s your favourite way to wear it? I’m always worried I’ll injure myself on studded clothing, I’m so awkward I’m bound to gouge an eye out with even the flattest embellishment. I think I’ll stick to feet…

xxx

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