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

Ralph's Big Checked Shirt

Ralph Lauren, Checks, Oversized Shirt, Natural, Red n' Green, Relaxed

Shirt: Ralph Lauren, hand-me-down

Boots: Topshop, £46

Earrings: River Island, sale (a while back)

Ring: H&M, Part of a pack

Hair Colour: La Riche Directions, Turquoise 

(colour varies on everyone's hair)  

In an ideal world, these photos would have been taken in a small wood cabin in the forest, complete with little other furniture than an antique wooden chair in one corner and a slept-in bed with its crisp white sheets.There would be large windows with the light of the golden hour streaming though, bathing everything in a warm glow. But, alas, this is not an ideal world, so behold my garden. 

Grace x

Modern Decadence

Tartan Velvet, Pearls, Gold Accents, Champagne Truffles, White Cotton

T-Shirt: £4, Primark (men's)

Pealrs: £2 Primark

Shorts: £32, Topshop (now on sale)

Hoop Earrings: Part of a £2 pack, Primark 

Boots: £42, Topshop

 Grace x

The Power of The Christmas Jumper

American Retro, Fluffy Kittens, Christmas Cheer, Bright Wool, Electric Red.

Mom Jeans: Black Wash, Topshop

Christmas Jumper: East End Thrift Shop

Necklace: Second Hand, Gift

Earrings: New Look

Lipstick: Velveteen Ribbon, Topshop

I will remember this year as the year I learnt the power of the Christmas jumper. You honestly have more fun just by wearing one, and, if you've got your hands on a particularly good number, it's a great conversation starter. I bagged this American retro knit for £15 at the East End Thrift Shop a couple of weeks back and am dreading when I have to pack it away- I'm really going to miss these kittens! 

So, no matter if you decide to sport a Fair Isle number, an American vintage pullover or a novelty elf/reindeer/Santa/snowman onsie, like many fashion articles have stated in these past couple of months, you will wear a Christmas jumper and you will enjoy it.

Meanwhile, have a very merry- and necessarily cheesy- Christmas!

Grace x

Soft Autumn

Soft Autumn vibe, ox blood red, subtlety, rough elegance, calm winds. 

In these photos I contrasted the glamorous Gothic necklace and floaty chiffon midi dress with the ox blood Dr Martens and oversize thrift shop tartan coat.

Coat: £15, East End Thrift Shop

Dress: £20, Topshop, sale

Jumper: £5, H&M sale

Boots: £100, Dr Marten

Necklace: £2.50, Topshop, sale

For my eyes I chose warm toned slightly shimmer shades, highlighted my inner corners with a cream shimmer shadow and then subtly lined my eyes with a matt black eye-shadow. My brows are filled in with a medium brown sleek shadow. Lastly, I stained my lips with a highly pigmented old deep red H&M lipgloss.

To get the subtle waves in my hair I put it into two plaits whilst it dried.

Grace x

Violet Light

A few violet self-portraits...

T-Shirt: £3, Primark

Pearls: £2, Primark

I took these shots under the blue lights in my room at night, with a pink filter over my flash to get the violet hue.

On my eyes I had silver dust and fine glitter with thin black kohl liner. 

I aimed for an over all hazy electric vintage feel, with the lighting, colour, make-up and clothing.

 Grace x

Photo Shoot at Vanity Studios

I spent yesterday at the Vanity Studios, just off Oxford street in London. They are a professional photographic studio, where you get a makeover (make-up, hair and nails) and then a shoot in four different outfits.

For my nails I chose a dark red shade and a complimenting lip colour. I then had thick black eye-liner and had my hair styled into messy curls.

Out of my four looks, my last one was by far my favourite. They have a fun feel to them and a vintage theme, with retro wallpaper in the background and the dark leather sofa that I sat on. I also posed with my Diana F+ camera for a couple of the shots...

Jumper: About £3.50 in a bundle, East End Thrift Shop

Jeans: £15, J.W Anderson for Topshop, Sale 

Shrit: £15, H&M

Shoes: £60, Office

Necklace: £7.99, H&M

Earrings: Part of a pack from H&M

Ring: Part of a pack from H&M

Grace x

Summer Shades of Blue

I seem to be just a little obsessed with my juju jelly heels at the moment, this is going to be the third outfit post featuring them! I really do recommend them.. perhaps they'll make it into my July favourites. 

One of my favourite colours to wear has always been blue, although I have a feeling it might crop up in my outfits even more now I have blue hair to match! 

Top: £10, Topshop

Jeans: £15, Primark

Shoes: £22, JuJu Jellies at Mr Shoes

Have a great weekend, 

Grace x