Give me JELLY

This has probably got to be my favourite blog post subject everrr!

As you know, beloved tokens from our childhood have the habit of coming back in trend: First there were Dr Martens, then the Cambridge Satchel; and now we are presented with JELLY SHOES! My friends keep reminding me that I am waaay too excited about this, but I don't care, because Jelly shoes were one of the best parts of being a child and it is lovely to see them coming back in trend, in a more mature form of course :P

I ordered these bad boys from JUJU Jellies; on the Topshop website. Even the sweet, plastic smell of them was enough to take me back to the 90's...

At first I was a bit apprehensive that I may have ordered the less glittery version of these by accident, but upon opening the parcel I was reassured that I had bought the style of Jelly with the maximum amount of glitter possible. All was good in the world again!

I went for the heeled pair as they reminded me of a heeled, neon, glittery pair of Jelly shoes I had when I was about 6. In fact; when going through some old photographs I realised how much Jelly shoes played a part in my childhood. In about 90% of my old photos I was always styling a pair of Jellies, come rain or shine!...

There they are... The neon green, glittery, heeled ones!! Paired with frilly socks. So badass...

Adorbs!! Wish I was that age again!!

Just proof that Jellies are back for good... Featured in Elle magazine May 2013...

http://www.jujushoes.co.uk

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Futuristic Fable

I have become such a lazy hermit recently. I have really neglected this blog... but I guess at least I can say that I am fully up to date on all my favourite TV shows :/

Anyway over the Easter break I finished one of my Uni projects; Futuristic Fable. Yess slightly similar to my UFO college project, but sorry, not sorry, I just love me some aliens.
Here are some snaps of my final piece...

Took me about a week to hand embroider the dress, which I am most proud of :) Could quite get into this embroidery obsession, might go and join a sewing circle or something...

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I want to be : Sky Ferreira

Model, DJ and singer... 

I really love her style!

Again from what I have interpreted from Twitter, she seems to be very rebellious and free spirited. This is portrayed in her style and music. Also the fact that she is a DJ makes her edgy-as-hell!

I have decided that to be happy in life I need to DJ, alongside designing of course! Just sayin'

Sky Ferreira's ad campaign for Forever 21, Summer 2013. 

This collection is actually so nice! Need those striped shorts at the top!

Images: Google

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Designer of the Week - Finsk

London based, Finnish born designer Julia Lundsten, has made her name in the footwear industry by launching her iconic label Finsk. Launched in 2004; Finsk has become known for its architectural, skyscraper heels and wedges. With an architect Father and an interior designer Mother, it is not hard too see where Lundsten's influences originally came from. Her shoes are said to be exceptionally wearable despite their towering height. I really admire the way that Julia Lundsten uses contrasting materials; such as wood and leather, to link her designs back to their natural and man made influences. Since launching her brand Lundsten has won many awards and is a regular at New York and London fashion week. Finsk shoes are also sold in shops all over the world.

Finsk project no. 4 are definitely my favourite...

They look like one of the easiest designs to walk in!

http://www.finsk.com

Images: Google and Finsk

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What i'm listening to...

KENZO X VANS - Spring/Summer 2013

Japanese fashion label Kenzo are back with another collaboration with beloved footwear and apparel brand Vans! This year bears a punchy leopard print in 6 eye popping colour-ways, in two favourite Vans styles. Not gonna lie, I need the bright yellow and blue slip ons. Go hard or go home some may say, as I would go for the brightest!..

In stores April 1st.

http://shop.vans.co.uk

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What I'm listening to...

I seem to be on a Porter Robinson fixation at the moment. I haven't stopped listening to his beatport set from last summer:

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/23832064/highlight/274874

This is probably my favourite track from his set:

Fussed

My most recent blog post for online magazine Fussed.
This week (well technically last week) I got to write about my favourite designer Emma Mulholland...

http://fussedmag.com/05-2012/blogs/designer-emma-mulholland.html

Who wouldn't put a Guinea Pig in a hat?

Image: Emma Mulholland-Facebook

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Two words: UNICORN BAG

Need I say more...?

Unicorn bag by Sophia Webster A/W 2013

Images: Google

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I want to be: Chloe Norgaard!

Model and hair extraordinaire Chloe Norgaard! 

She is so colourful, not just her hair, but what she wears too. Very 90's, sea punk! Probably the most rebellious model at the moment. Move over Cara! 

I still want to dye my hair... but I wear so much red, I just don't see colourful hair and red clothes working :/...

See her in the behind the scenes video for the Forever 21 ad campaign-

Images: Google!

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What i'm listening to...

Designer of the Week - Miista

Designed by London College of Fashion graduate Laura Villasenin; Miista shoes pack a punch for a fraction of high end footwear prices. The shoes are bold, exciting and include design features that would usually demand a much higher retail price. Based in Hackney, London; Laura Villasenin is inspired by the edgy street style and creativeness surrounding her. Her choice of prints and fabrics really catch your eyes and each pair of shoes is carefully handmade, with close attention to detail and design. You really are getting a whole 'lotta' shoe for your money.

These hit online shops on Friday!!! Tara - Neptune

I truly believe that these could actually be worn with most outfits, as the colours are quite subtle and not too bright!

 (This is coming from a person who wears Hawaiian shirts with tartan trousers, so don't take my word for it)...but out of all of the different styling options I have seen online, these shoes look bitchin' with anything...

Images- 

http://miista.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Miista/134064616642057?fref=ts

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What i'm listening to...