Blush

Shorts: TopShop. Shirt: Courtesy of TFNC. Boots: Jeffery Campbell 'Lita'.

Bag: Alexander Wang.

If any of you are considering getting a pair of these shorts I recommend you go up a couple of sizes. They are cut very high on the leg and show a fair bit of bum! I took 2 sizes up.

I've had this TFNC shirt for a while and pure laziness prevented me from wearing it. It's difficult to iron! I've got myself a steamer now and it's like my new best friend. The back detail on this shirt is lovely and to really get the full effect you kind of have to go braless so I was on nipple duty the whole time I was wearing it. Thank goodness for the long hair ;)

Kimono

Kimono Jacket: Courtesy of Storets. Denim Shorts: Vintage. 

Bodysuit: American Apparel. Boots: Jeffery Campbell 'Lita'.

I adore kimonos. I have a gorgeous vintage one that I like to waft around the house in (it makes me feel like a theatre dame) so it pleases me immensely that kimonos are now having a 'moment'. It means I can take my wafting to the streets!

Whispers & Anarchy

Dress: Courtesy of Storets. 'Futurama' Bag: Courtesy of Mimco. 

Boots: Jeffery Campbell 'Lita'.

I was asked by Mimco to take part in their 'Whispers & Anarchy' campaign and even before I saw the video and received the awesome inspiration package I knew I wanted to shoot something wind swept and pretty in an urban landscape. Luckily the boy agreed. The bag is patent, which I'm sure you all know gets a big thumbs up in my book and you can tuck the chain strap in and use it as a box clutch. 

The checked dress arrived from Storets this morning and I put it on straight away. Love at first sight!

P.S you can see my previous Mimco shoot 'Unpredictable Revolution' here.

When The Boy Is Away...

Ashley: Denim shirt, checked shirt & denim shorts: TopShop. 

Stripped Onesie (worn underneath): Alexander Wang. Boots: Jeffery Campbell Lita.

Mischa: Red shirt, checked shirt & denim shorts: Vintage. Boots: TopShop.

Impromptu late night photo shoots are the best. What else is there to do in the week between christmas and new year?! With the boy away I had to bring in some extra help for my outfit posts... 

I am very much enamored with my Wang onesie. Now I just need it to be warm enough for me to actually wear it by itself outside. Watch this space.

*Photography by Ashley Madekwe and Mischa Barton

Bright Cold

Skirt: Courtesy of Warehouse. Sweatshirt: TopShop. 

Boots: Jeffery Campbell 'Lita'.

I love this faux leather trimmed skirt so much that even when they didn't have it my size I took it anyway. I bought it 4 sizes too big and took it to a tailor. 

The boy and I have began to think about our wedding. It's a tough process because I'm not really a wedding girl.... You know how some girls grow up knowing what their dress will look like and which flowers they want? I'm the opposite. If I wasn't so scared of my mum I would elope.  When I mentioned to her that I was thinking about doing that she stared at me long and hard and said "that's not very nice" and then gave me a side eye. Let the planning begin! (Oh God.)

Layered

 Dress: Courtesy of TFNC. Coat: TopShop. Boots: Jeffrey Campbell "Lita". 

Socks: ASOS. Clutch Bag: Alexander Wang

These boots are SO comfortable. Totally worth the stress of selling my other pair and getting these because they don't even feel like you're wearing heels. They have a huge platform and they're surprisingly light. If you can bear to pay the custom fees then it is really worth getting a pair.

It's hard not to just spend all winter in my leggings and huge jumpers because it is so bloody cold right now. I'm trying to keep my fashion flag flying high by wearing thermal layers under everything. You can't see it in these pictures but I had thermal knickers, two thermal vests and a body suit on under this dress....  Next time I'm going to add another pair of tights.  I hate to be cold!

'Bedlam' is totally finished now, I loved working on it but I'm happy to be having a break. I'm going to fill my days eating and sleeping until christmas. I might throw in a bit of reading but I'm not promising anything... I have a lot of food to get through.

Falling For Fall

Skirt: PINE. Tshirt, Turban & Boots: ASOS. Cardigan: TopShop. 

Tights: American Apparel. Bag: Chanel.

I got a lot of emails asking about the Stilla creme blusher I posted about here.  You guys couldn't find it anywhere because the brand had been discontinued... I've found the next best thing! Eyeko sent me their new 'Fat Balm' in Raspberry and it is gorgeous! I kinda want them all now. I'm wearing it in these pictures. It gives a lovely natural glow, goes on very smooth AND you can use it on your lips! I've been perusing their site and Im veeeeeeery tempted by the black graffiti pen. It would be great for my winged eyeliner look, no? They're offering free shipping at the moment in case any of you fancy getting a 'fat balm' of your own! 

Ok, now on to shoe related news...

I sadly had to sell my JC 'Lita' boots. They were too big for me and it killed me to let them go. I'd been obsessing over them from the moment I saw them in the Jeffery Campbell look book and when mine eventually arrived (after being held hostage in customs for about a decade) I was devastated to find that they didn't fit.... Well you can imagine my absolute GLEE when the boy's brother arrived back form NYC tonight with a brand new pair of blue suede 'litas' for me!!! I squealed! I finally have the right size so you'll be seeing them on here very soon :)

New Items In the Shop!!!!

I finally got round to updating my shop! New Items added today and more to come later including a pair of Louboutins and the perfect little black dress. 

Have a look here!