Chanel-Esque

Chanel, Pearl, Grace, Gold, Classic Appeal

If I was going to have to choose a favorite brand, it would undoubtedly be Chanel. I love their timeless, classic appeal and am inspired by Coco Chanel's own story (which you can watch a series of stunning videos about on their website). 

For my media coursework I had to write an essay on gender representation in advertising, focusing on a particular type of product. I chose perfume and then decided to focus more specifically on a particular brand- Chanel (natch). We then also had to create our own adverts, based on the product we had been researching, and these are my results. 

My perfume 'Pearl' by the brand 'Grace' was, as you can probably see, heavily based on the Chanel N°5 campaigns- I even used the N°5 bottle and just re-branded it. I sincerely hope I did the brand proud.

Grace x

Side note: Mum, if you're reading this... thanks for modelling!

Modern Fifties

50s Glamour, Modern, Pastels, Denim, Retro, White, Blue, Mint

Sunglasses: Topshop, £16

Top: Topshop sale, £15

Skirt: Customised

Jelly Sandals: JUJU Jellies, ~£22

Chunky Mint Sandals: Topshop, £40

Bikini Top: ASOS, £14

Bikini Pants: ASOS, £8

Inspiration- B&W postcard, Tony Ray Jones 'Only in England' exhibition at the Science Museum; the rest from the Photographer's Gallery.

The Jean Formula

Jeans + White T-Shirt + Trusty Boots

Jeans: £40, Topshop

Cropped Top: £8, Topshop

Dr Martens: Pascal Croco Boot in Cherry Red,

£100, Dr Martens Site (cheaper other places)

'If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?' is a question everyone has been asked many times, I'm sure, and probably not answered many times. Can you choose a dish or just one food? Do you have to survive off your choice, or simply enjoy it?

If the question, however, was 'If you could only wear one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?' then the answering would be easy- the jeans formula: jeans + white t-shirt + trusty boots.

The cut might change, along with the length of t-shirt and style of boots- my current preferred combination being blue-washed mom jeans, a white cropped t-shirt and my deep red Dr Martens- but the formula will remain the same.

Grace x

Summer Hooves

Monochrome, Pale Blue, Tan Leather, Reptile Skin, Chunky soles

From top left across...

Destroyer: Office, £50

JUJU Babe Jellies: Topshop, £26 or ASOS, £28

MISH: Shelly's (ASOS), £85

Nic Chunky Heel: Topshop, £52

Leighton Double Buckle Sandals: Topshop, £50

Nostalgic Lace-up Sandals: Topshop, £65

White Cage Sandals: New Look, £25

Tan Cage Sandals: New Look, £25

Rainbow Peep Toe Ankle Boots: ASOS, £50

Two Tone Leather Wedges: Zara, £39.99

Risk Two Part Heels: Topshop, £65

Grace x

Suit Cravings

Classy grunge, Slim cut, Simple, Pinstripe, Grey check and Black, Topshop

I'm a real sucker for some great fashion photography and Topshop is one of my favourite brands- I honestly think they could sell me a potato sack if they styled and photographed it well. Hey, at least I'm admitting to it! These are some of the best shots I have seen from Topshop in a good while and needless to say, I am now craving a suit and have thought of a whole host of places/events I can wear it to. 

My heart has been stolen by the grey check suit, although I'm not sure I can justify the price tag of £150 for it, so I will be hunting around. Wish me luck...

Grace x

Oh Crêpe!

Pancake day

with a suitable t-shirt,

red lipstick,

overly large earrings

and 

freshly dyed hair.

My emotions towards pancake day displayed perfectly in a photograph.

"Its pancake day already?! What? What?"

"Quick, one must purchase an oversized pot of Nutella!"

"Now hand me the frying pan."

T-Shirt: £7.99, H&M

Jeans: Zara, Sale

Earrings: 50p, Primark, Sale

Lipstick: L'Oreal, £7.99

Hair Dye: La Riche, Turquoise (about £3 on Amazon)

I threw this t-shirt on this morning and only realised quite how appropriate it was to today's celebrations after I had already munched my way through both a Nutella and a lemon and sugar pancake. I took it as a sign that I needed to post it and voice my love for this batter-ey day, so here you are. I hope you've all had a sweet pancake day :)

Grace x

Moschino AW14

Jeremy Scott

Pop culture meets classic Moschino...

The latest offering from Moschino is certainly very interesting, with influences taken very literally from popular US brands and characters- Sponge bob, Hersheys, McDonalds and more. There are also all of the elements you would expect to see from a Moschino collection- gold chains, leather, pale denim and thick belts. Chanel is also referenced in the McDonalds inspired looks which, I am surprised to find, I like quite a lot. 

Jeremy Scott has shown that  fashion doesn't always have to be serious and has created a collection  that will certainly be remembered. All we need now is to see a fruit-loop-packaging inspired dress on the red carpet.

Grace x