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

Autumnal knits, we meet again, at last.

This weekend I had the pleasure of volunteering at yet another People Tree sample sale. It was tiring work but that's not to say that it wasn't fun. In return for volunteering I got to choose a few clothes to wear as uniform for the sales themselves. For day two I picked out this pink jumper from last year's A/W collection, I also got the matching jumper in blue because it's just so lovely! I paired it with a silk and cotton blouse from a previous sample sale and a pair of vintage shorts. I thought I would be cold but in the end I was too warm, this weather needs to pull itself together because at the moment it's all over the place.

You may have also noticed my new glasses, I found them online and took advantage of a 50% sale to get a great deal, plus I have a new pair of glasses in my new prescription which I've been meaning to get for about eight months (yes, I am lazy). My new look: permanently angry 50's secretary. I'm totally fine with this.

Photos taken by my friend Stephen because I still don't have a tripod in London.

jumper and blouse//People Tree    shorts.//vintage    bees//asos    shoes//thrifted    socks//American Apparel

backpack and headphones//borrowed from a friend