Fashionably Late?

'I'm fashionably late', is that a legit enough excuse this time?- the phrase 'Better late than never' also springs to mind. Okkkk, so it's been a month, 4 weeks, 28 days (there was some extremly complicated arithmetic going on there) and there has been, relatively, quite a lot of stuff going on. For one, I was 17 on the 16th; here, I may as well also warn you all that I will be receiving my first driving lesson this Saturday. In addition to my lessons this year, amongst other things, I received the Michael Agwunobi 'Celine up the Bitches' tee I've been lusting after for ages. This year definitely surpassed the prior, perhaps due to GBBO fever, baked good wise; I'd be lying if I said my Topshop Leigh's zipped up as easily as usual right now. The past few months have been a little bit strange, and it may be the 17 year old wisdom talking, but I'm fairly sure that this is all happening far too fast. I mean, I can't even remember the conventions of blogging. Do I thank you now, or later...? To say I'm glad its half term would be an understatement and I intend to spend the following week sleeping, consuming an offensive amount of ice cream and pretending to work. In amidst of these plans I will, as is expected of one's self after such an occasion, be spending all of my birthday money, on things which could not necessarily be considered essential or practical. Here's list of few things I'm contemplating purchasing, let me know what you think: 

Drape Neck Top- Asos/ Knitted Pullover- & Other Stories

Faux Fur Pullover- & Other Stories/ Wide Turtle Neck Jersey- Zara

Roshe Run Suede- Nike/ Textured Pleat Midi Skirt- Topshop

17th Birthday Celebrations

See you all soon, I promise

Urban Conflict

I'll admit, this is the second time I've wrote this post. I knew on second glance that a whole paragraph relating to the weather caused for a rather drastic course of action. With LFW been and gone, along with various other events, I feel like I should have more to write about. I don't. The truth is the past 2 weeks have consisted of, what is slowly turning into, a very monotonous routine; up, out, sixth-form, home, work, bed. My daily procedures were, rather welcomingly at that, interrupted one day last week for a trip to London's Globe to watch 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. The play in its self was extremly entertaining, particularly a very 'pleasing' King of the fairies (a high point I must admit.) I went to capital clothed in some of my very latest A/W purchases, including my Asos Longline coat (a victim of many a wishlist). Initially I was quite wary of the coat, scared that its length might allow direct comparisons between myself and John from 'The Breakfast Club'. Luckily, no one has spotted the similarity and the coat has quickly turned into an everyday essential (often even paired up with a removable faux fur collar). The Zara camo dress, my controversial dress, has also made its way into my top purchases. The thing I love most about this dress is that it always stirs conversation (urban conflict, getttiitt?!), not that I usually condone peacocking of any kind (street stylers I'm talking to you!) Camo aside, I think I'm slowly falling in love with snakeskin; be it a good thing I am not entirely sure. If I start to resemble Tarzan let me know, yeah.

What I wore:

Ps: So sorry for the ridiculous amount of photographs. My indecisiveness is one of my greater qualities...

This post is dedicated to my little English 'crew' (pardon me) and to this really weird girl (it's her birthday or something...)

LFW SS14

So it's that time of the year again, fashion week, and the past 3 days of my life have consisted of many many hours lusting over my computer screen, reading hundreds and thousands of fashion columns and  eating peanut butter of the spoon, followed by, of course, brief periods of self-loathing. I'm kidding, sort of. I feel here it's appropriate to note a quick apology for my

disappearance over the past 2 weeks; it appears that 2 Art AS levels have taken more time out of my existence than expected. Currently I'm sitting in my studio (a summer of building work apparently well spent)  surrounded by masses of paper, paint pots and numerous lists of what I have to get done tonight. Consequently I'm going to make this one quick, but I shouldn't worry a mid-week blog post is already in the making. Antipodium SS14 and as per usual House Of Holland, seem to be particularly catching my eye at the moment.

Till then,

Ps: Christopher Kane tomorrow!

Waking the Dead

Leather Kilt- Asos/ Silk Top- &OtherStories/ Black Ankle Boots- Zara/  River Hi Vamp Sandals- Topshop/ Sneakers- Zara/ Angora Jumper- Asos/ Printed Dress- Zara/ Salt & Pepper Longline Coat- Asos/ Sqaure- Cut Shirt- COS

With the summer rapidly dwindling away and sixth-form vast approaching it has suddenly occurred to me that in just over a week I'm, for the rest of my existence, going to have to find something to wear, every day, in the chaotic haven that is my wardrobe. Panicking at this I've decided that a shopping trip is an important 'back to school' necessity. As an, you may call it, avid shopper, I've learned that I cannot be trusted shopping spontaneously. For me, a shopping trip requires, like the rest of my life, strict organisation and restrictions. Dazzled by all that sparkles, far too many times have I left a shop, in which I most likely entered for a pair of jeans or a jumper, and returned with a cocktail dress and a pair of stilettos; if anyone's planning a black tie event I'm your gal! Faced with the realisation that I cannot turn up to school wearing a floor length gown and a pair of KGs I've been (attempting to anyway) planning to purchase sensible and versatile items for next year; this can be seen reflected in my most recent wish-list (excluding the Topshop Vamp Sandals!)

Hide and Seek

Camo Printed Sweater- Whistles/ Printed Dress- Zara

Terrazo Printed Structured Dress- Whistles/ Camo Shirt- Asos/  Terrazo Printed Box Pleat Skirt- Whistles

It is a rare occasion indeed when I have to chew, swallow and digest my own words. Last Hitlist’ I commented on the increasing unpopularity of military colours, particularly khaki. I was wrong. This AW13 camo is making its comeback. This time however something is different; long gone are the days of the familiar and somewhat common jungle jackets, camouflage has gone ladylike and boy do I love it. This winter it’s all about camo ladylike dresses, pencil skirts or even kilts (if you’re asos anyway.) It seems that this time however it’s not just Khaki which is popular, with colour ways such as black/white, burgundy/navy, burnt orange/forest green etc. ruling the high-street, particularly through the likes of work-wear favourites, Zara and Whistles. 

The Jewellery Tree

Square Cut Crystal Necklace- Zara

Drop Earrings- Asos/ Necklace Charm- Vintage

Spider Neckalce- Asos/ Peacock Hair Pin- Vintage/ Chain- Asos

Jewel Necklace- Zara/ My Great Grandmother's bracelet

What was initially meant to be a quick post showing you my latest purchases and my lovely Arabella Golby style bling (can I call it that?) quickly escalated into me taking multiple photographs of my entire jewellery box, whilst using the setting of my father's garden to full advantage. Jewellery wise I'm rather indecisive; I cannot make up my mind if I should be minimalistic with my accessories or indulge myself in extremly pretty, yet highly impractical (not to mention heavy,) jewels. For now, I think I'll just continue to adorn my bedroom with such treasure. After all, diamonds (or glass whateverrr) are a girl's best friend.

One year on

A year ago today at approximately 2 minutes past 1pm I published my very first post on StyleJam, 'Introductions.' Although I only set up this blog a year ago it was something, as I mentioned in my very first post, that I'd wanted to do for a very long time. 365 days down the line I still consider myself new to the blogging world, but I've noticed a change in myself throughout the period. As the year has progressed I have allowed myself to become more and more comfortable on here, using blogger amongst other networking sites to voice my opinions; believe it or not but it took me 2 whole hours to construct the mere few words on my very first post! I wanted to thank you all for your page views, be you a new reader or an old friend, your follows (on GFC, twitter, instagram and bloglovin,) your lovely comments and general support.

Thank you,

With massive thanks to my gorgeous twin sister, Emma