She makes the sound the sea makes

A couple of weeks ago I went to see American Hustle at the Coronet theatre in Notting Hill, it served to further my love of the seventies. There really is nothing better than a pair of flares. A pair of flares and pretending to be a seventies cop, that's my idea of a fun day (complete with doughnuts and fake moustache, obviously). The fashion of the decade was very opulent, lots of sparkle and fur and whilst I love a bit of vintage sparkle, the fact that most vintage fur is real fur does give me shivers. So when Dorothy Perkins offered to send me something I practically jumped at the opportunity to own a lovely faux fur coat. I wear it to lift my mood on bad days, you can't be sad when you're a bear*.

In other exciting news I should have lots of sewing projects to share in the upcoming months, I'm costume designer for a production by the drama society at my university and I'm also taking part in a fashion show held by the fashion society. One of the perks of getting a job at the student bar is I have had the opportunity to meet so many new people. One of the setbacks is I have less time in which to photograph outfits, but with the days getting longer I can't wait to get back into the blogging habit.

*I assume no liability for this statement, don't go hugging bears kids.

coat//c/o Dorothy Perkins    top//American apparel    jeans//thrifted    boots//thrifted    sunglasses//vintage

rings//People Tree, Dogeared, and Made

That one time I was a mod(el) for Mod Dolly

Earlier this year, back when I had candy floss for hair, I had the pleasure of modelling for Mod Dolly. Unfortunately the weather was terrible, all these photos were quickly snapped during the brief sunny spells in between all the rain. After getting rather wet and cold I got the flu and spend the next week in bed, modelling is obviously not for me. There were more outfits to photograph but we never managed to schedule another date. These were all one-of-a-kind pieces so they've all sold now, but I've included my favourites from the current collection below.

Mod Dolly are also listed in my Ethical Directory (shameless self-plugging there), as all the dresses are lovingly handmade in London. Go check it out for my selection of fashionable, ethical brands.

All photos by Amy of Dolls Are United.

Carrie shift dress // Danie wine smock // Danie tartan smock // Olivia velvet smock

Wrapped in quilted comfort

Since I last posted (apologies, etc. etc.) the weather has gone from cold to colder. We're quite solidly in jacket/coat weather but I don't want to give in and look like a snowman just yet, so I'm wearing my bulky outerwear with nude tights. The result: cold legs. That's okay, I do it all in the name of fashion. Adding to my ever growing jacket collection, I received this quilted jacket from Joules. At first I was hesitant at choosing a quilted jacket as it's not really my thing but it's surprisingly cute (look at the pretty lining, I'm a sucker for pretty lining). I can't remember how many times I've posted this dress already, but I'm still wearing it (good job past self, nice choice).

You may notice something slightly changed about my appearance. It got to that stage of winter when I was sick and tired of waiting for my hair to dry that I just decided to chop it off (this seems to be a reoccurring theme now). Then I dyed it a nice coffee brown (L'oreal French Roast to be specific) and now people won't stop comparing me to Velma. But who wouldn't want to be the brains behind a ghost busting operation, am I right?

jacket//c/o Joules    dress//c/o Lovestruck    shoes//New Look    belt//vintage