BLOGGER CRUSH

I've been an avid blog reader for the past 5 years or so, starting with The Blonde Salad, and I get style crushes on bloggers all the time.

I thought I would make this Blogger Crush post a series thing. 

My first crush post is dedicated to Zina Charkoplia of http://www.fashionvibe.net 

Zina's look is very eclectic, she has a great edge of mixing high street with high end. Take for example the amazing Zara tartan coat, which has sold out everywhere, she wears it so well and add in the Balenciaga boots. I'd love to have the time to take photos like these, they are beautiful, it helps that Zina is also beautiful. 

So here is my first blogger crush post, dedicated to Zina Fashionvibe.

HAIR

                        

I've had boy hair for a few years now, many, many people comment that I looked nicer with longer hair (cheers guys) so I am in the process of growing it back to a bob.

I really like short bobs with blunt fringes that loads of girls rock, so that is what I'm aiming for. Right now, I'm kind of in a 'Spock' phase (as in, Spock out of StarTrek, google it & you'll see) I was recommended to try Sea Kelp tablets, however when I ventured into Holland & Barratt the girl on the counter couldn't explain what 'can be used to maintain a healthy weight loss' meant. So I got scared & bought their own hair tablets, we'll see how these work then. 

                                                   

TROUSERS

                      

I am in love with my new trousers. They're were a mere £13 from ASOS Marketplace and are fully lined wool. They were a tad 'poofy' to begin with but again, back to my good friend who took them in for me on the leg. 

I have seen loads of alternatives from Topshop & Urban Outfitters but I didn't want to spend £45 upwards & I wanted some individual ones. I always find what I want at ASOS Marketplace & I've never had a bad experience (unlike eBay) so I'd recommend checking there first.

I teamed them with my over-worn Dr Marten shoes, a vintage cardigan, my vintage sheepskin coat & a plain black t-shirt.

STYLE CRUSH

I never thought I would be professing a deep love of Kim Kardashian's style, but since she gave birth to North she has been on point. I would like Kanye's style advice please?

Pre-Kanye days Kim was known as a bit of a car crash when it came to fashion, well she did used to hang out with Paris Hilton. Now she has really stepped forward in the fashion stakes & I believe she is one to watch...

VINTAGE BURBERRY BAG

Best vintage find ever!

Every city in the UK is going through a vintage revolution, these shops are a staple, just like a Topshop on every high street. I live in Leeds, which itself has a pretty rad selection of vintage shops. Leeds boasts a Blue Rinse, Best Vintage, Pop Boutique and a brilliant vintage fare that comes around every month or so. 

The above bag was a special purchase that I picked up at Judy's affordable vintage fair in the Corn Exchange. I attended the last one with my sister, alongside the bag I also grabbed a pale pink Jaeger shirt, it's so soft and looks great worn oversized with jeans. We also purchased some interior items, such as ugly plates and random pictures (I am determined for my house to look like a grandma lives there).

I believe the bag has had the handle replaced, however it's still in perfect condition & it fits perfectly on my shoulder.

BAD HAIR DAYS

                              

So, I'm growing out my boy hair. I'm aiming for a Uma Thurman Pulp Fiction bob, trying to resist the urge to chop it all back off. So I'm going to be rocking a large number of hats over the next few months. 

I have 6 so far, mostly Topshop & Vintage. Fedoras, trilbies & bowlers, but I had my eye on this bigger one in Urban Outfitters. Now, I have an unusually small head, a pea head if you will, so I always struggle with hats, this one is too big but I'll have to avoid windy days. 

So get ready for many posts on hats…

RELAXED DAY OFF

My father insisted he hates this outfit, the trousers especially offend him apparently. I, however, don't care as I'm just so damn comfy.

The problem with days off is when you wear something nice you're wasting it on an insignificant day. Sure there's a quote about that somewhere. Anyway, this outfit is simply about comfort, the pants are from Beyond Retro in Dalston, I had them tapered as they were a tad flarey (not the best) and they are the key of the outfit. The rest is just lumped together, mothers hand knitted cardigan, a Topman tee & my trusty Dr Martens. I AM SO COMFY!!!! (and look like a Grandma)