Perfection at Primark?

As much as I admire Primark for being able to cheaply and quickly produce catwalk copy cats, I actually don't shop there that often. Hardly ever in fact. I guess I'm just not so keen on the idea of spotting lots of individuals sporting the exact same Primark bargain as myself.

However, I decided to make a quick detour there yesterday to see whether they've developed any of their products as I hadn't popped in in quite some time....and I was pleasantly surprised to find these beauties!




Gold Studs? Check
Suede? Check
Peep Toe? Check
80's Point Heel? Check

And all for the bargain price of £19.99
A shoe that the likes of Topshop would no doubt charge £70 for.

I think I just might pop into Primark a bit more often!

Marc by Marc Jacobs: RTW Spring 2010

I lovelovelove Marc Jacobs! His collections never fail to disappoint. Yes, this collection may be very reminiscent of his last. And no, it's not exactly anything ground-breaking. However, Marc Jacobs knows what works and his Spring 2010 collection has captured the essence of street style and brought it so strikingly to the catwalk. If I had the money, I would snap up the whole collection in a heart beat.















(Images co. of Style.com)

Signs of a Significant September

Not only is September 18th synonymous with the launch of the Christopher Kane for Topshop Fall collection, but it is also the opening date for the new and improved Liverpool branch of Topshop! The Liverpool store is set to be the biggest flagship store outside of London, so I can't wait to pop down there tomorrow and see how it's turned out!

To mark the event Topshop are giving away lots of free treats, such as gift cards loaded with up to £500 worth of credit! I'll let you know if I strike gold (that's Topshop figurative gold, of course).


I also turn 21 on the 26th of this month, my super sweet boyfriend knows how much of a Topshop addict I am and gave me a gift card worth £100 as an early birthday present...just in time for the new Topshop opening :)

Jameela Jamil

Oh how you are fast becoming one of my favourite style crushes! Her style is so approachable and effortless, and I'm always surprised to find that half of the clothes she wears are nabbed from the high street (she even wore a Primark belt teamed with a Topshop dress to the Barbara Hulanicki for Topshop preview!). I think she could authenticate her style a bit more by adding a few vintage pieces here and there though.












Although a T4 replacement for Alexa Chung, she's not quite replaced the Alexa Chung shaped hole in my heart.



Anyone catch the four piece spread on Alexa's style in Grazia this week? Was really interesting to see just how much her style has developed since running off to New York!

Crackberry Fever

So I finally succumbed and got myself a Blackberry Curve. I'm actually posting from it right now :)
Still trying to work out the technological kinks though!

Hopefully this will encourage me to post more often? I guess I don't really have an excuse not to!

Peace, love and shoes x

Fashion Over Function

I bought myself the marvellous Agnes boot by Topshop yesterday!

Just perfect for the colder days with my thick patterned tights and my Barbour jacket, however I'm taking advantage of the smidgen of good weather we're currently having by teaming them with bare legs and floral dresses.

They go with absolute everything in my wardrobe, and the deceiving 4 inch heel works wonders for my 5"2 frame! The only downside of these is that they don't half work my feet to death, I'm currently sporting some major blisters as a result :(

Maybe I just need to wear them in a bit? Does anyone else have these boots and found that they have the same problem? Get in touch!

Done It Again Christopher Kane

The Christoper Kane AW '09 collection for Topshop has finally been revealed! And it is possibly one of the greatest designer-turned-high street collections my eyes have ever witnessed. My jaw proceeded to drop an inch further with every page I turned of his marvellous look book.

Due in-store and on-line on 18th September I can predict that this will be another sell out collection for Topshop, I'm already sharpening my elbows in preparation for the stampeding madness that will no doubt ensue!

Feast for yourselves on the wonderful workings of Christopher Kane:

Greg Manis

With a CV ranging from magazines such as Nylon and Preen, to shooting for companies such as Nike - Greg Manis is fast becoming one of my favourite photographers.

Bad at Blogging

(Co. of Matt Irwin for Dazed and Confused)

I have been AWOL for many months now due to being crazy busy, but I am back and ready to take on the blogging world with gusto!


Some updates:

• I am officially starting University in a few weeks as an International Fashion Marketing student!
  
• Hopefully before Christmas, I may be lucky enough to get my hands on an adorable shop space in Liverpool City Centre where I'll be able to sell all my lovely vintage treats! I'm super excited :)
  
• I am no longer a single lady, a bearded boy now occupates most of my shopping time.
• I have lots and lots of goodies/ideas/inspirational fashion pieces to share with you all!
• I have over 50 followers! My blog seems to have flourished whilst I've been away, I'm massively flattered!
  

Okay not so much of an update really, more of a revival post to let the Blog'o'sphere know that I'm back in action. I'm hoping to provide more updates on news in the world of beauty and I'll more than likely start uploading daily outfits etc.


Hope everyone is dandy!


Peace, love and shoes x