SEASIDE SUNFLOWER

Shirt- Next/Shorts- American Apparel/Necklace- Asos

I have had my fair share of shorts in my time and these have become my new favourites. The sunflowers give a fun twist on classic denim shorts and are a great summer statement piece. 

If you have a paler complexion, much like mine, then it will thank you for covering up those shoulders in the mid day sun! I decided to throw on my classic white shirt from Next. I tied the bottom of the shirt up to give it a casual vibe. Perfect outfit for a chilled summers day.

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American apparel shorts

DINER DENIM

Denim jacket-vintage levi, bodysuit-asos, skirt-miss selfridge, necklace-asos

 I channelled my inner american this weekend and decided to visit my local 1950s inspired diner. I kept my outfit simple and casual, leaving my denim jacket to do the talking. I purchased this vintage levi jacket last year in brick lane, its been the perfect throw on piece for summer. 

This week I had some incredibly exciting news which has led me to pack my bags and move to London! This Asos necklace has arrived just in time to remind me of my roots by the sea!

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Levi denim jacket

L x

SUN, SEA & STRIPES

BRALETTE- URBAN OUTFITTERS

KIMONO- ASOS

TROUSERS- ZARA

SANDALS- TOPSHOP

SUNGLASSES- LOCAL MARKET

Living by the sea has been such a norm for me and i am guilty of taking it for granted. I felt like it was time i had a day on the beach. I decided to channel my inner sailor with these striped Zara trousers. These beauts were in sale for a mere £15! They are great for girls out there like me with shorter legs as the high waist gives the illusion that they're a lot longer, bonus. I found this lace bralette in Urban outfitters a while back and i finally had an excuse to wear it. If you want to avoid the whole lobster chic look, ( you know what i mean pale ladies!) then a kimono is the perfect cover up. Finish the outfit with some comfy sandals and some sunnies of your choice and you're good to go!

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ZARA STRIPED TROUSERS

Photography by Sophie Clare Gale

BACK TO BLACK

TOP: ZARA TROUSERS: ASOS PETITE SHOES: NEXT BAG: HANDMADE
So, i know what your thinking.. a coat in the middle of July? Welcome to England, the home of the most unpredictable weather. This top is a new Zara purchase and a great wardrobe staple. I do tend to steer clear of white to avoid the risk of it blending into my skin tone! But fear not fellow pale ladies, brighten up your complexion with a pop of colour on the lips and you're good to go.  I paired the top with my Asos straight leg trousers, Next heels and my Topshop coat. 
GET THE LOOK: ASOS STRAIGHT LEG TROUSERS
P.S- I have been shortlisted to potentially show my collection at London Fashion Week! Vote for me here

COMFORT ZONE

Before i begin i have some rather exciting news.. I have been shortlisted into a group of 15 graduate fashion designers who can potentially show there work at London fashion week, Exciting right? The voting process is underway and i would really appreciate it if you could take the time to vote for me! Cheeky i know..

You can place your vote here

View my collection here

Now don't get me wrong, I love a good ol' skinny jean, but when i rediscovered these boyfriend jeans from Boohoo in my wardrobe I couldn't help but throw them on. I must admit they are a little out of my comfort zone. Im not the tallest of humans and jeans with this fit have a tendency to drown me. This is were my shoes come in,  these monochrome beauts are from Debenhams and are the comfiest heels that I've ever worn, bonus. I decided to keep the rest of the outfit very simple with a black Asos bodysuit and my Zara leather jacket ( Another wardrobe must have!).  I added a pop of red with my choice of lipstick. I have to admit, i enjoyed channeling my inner biker. 

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Boohoo distressed jeans

PLAIN AND SIMPLE

DRESS / ZARA HEELS / NEXT SUNGLASSES/ MARKET 
When i'm lacking time to get ready, I tend to stay away from separates and go for a dress. Its a full proof way of looking put together with minimum effort. I found this cream bell sleeve dress in the Zara sale and knew it would be a great addition to my work wardrobe. It's a versatile piece and can be taken from day time to night time with a change of shoe option. The beauty of a neutral dress is that you can add a pop of colour, in this case I opted for my blue suede heels which i can't get enough of. I kept it understated with the accessories and threw on my cat eye sunglasses. 
GET THE LOOK: ZARA DRESS WITH BELL SLEEVES

CHARITY FASHION SHOW

Last year, we unfortunately lost our tutor Simon Seivewright to a brain tumour, he was an extremely influential man who inspired many of us and it came as a great shock to me and my fellow classmates. Being such a fashion driven man, we decided to organise a fashion show to celebrate Simon and raise money towards the brain tumour charity. Show production is not an easy process and we were slightly overwhelmed, however we had a great amount of support from friends, family and local companies. With the phoenix gallery in beautiful  Brighton as our location, setting up the show was well under way and the drinks were flowing. There is something about the backstage buzz thats addictive and Sunday certainly didn't disappoint. It was a rewarding experience knowing that we were raising money for a good cause by showing our graduate collections.  We managed to raise over £1000, not to shabby!  The event was a great way to end our time as students and most importantly celebrate the man that inspired us all. Here are some shots of the day taken by photographers Sarah Olivier, Gareth Gregg and Malcolm Tam. 

Until next time,

L x

SUMMER NOIR

A combination of finishing uni, starting a new internship and organising a charity fashion show has resulted in being a bit absent. But i am finally back with a new outfit post. As Graduate Fashion Week was a bit of a hectic time, i didn't get a chance to blog my outfit, so i thought i would re create it. This Religion shirt is a recent purchase from Asos. I had spotted it a while back but convinced myself i didn't need yet another black piece in my wardrobe. When i noticed it had nearly half of the price knocked off a week later, I couldn't resist and i certainly don't regret it. The beauty of this shirt is that although it's black, the loose fit means that you don't get to hot in the summer months. The lace panels were the selling point for me, classic and feminine. I paired this with my black Asos ripped jeans and my blue suede heels from Next. I kept the styling simple with my black floppy hat, bit of friendly advice, unless you want to running around looking like a lunatic, or risk being lifted of the ground Mary Poppins style, i would opt out of wearing a hat like this on a windy day!) My bag is a new addition to my wardrobe and was made from leftover leather from my graduate collection (see previous post), waste not want not, right? 

Until next time,

L x