Showing posts with label sunglasses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sunglasses. Show all posts

Monday, May 31, 2010

We are never what we intend, or invent.

Top: Urban Outfitters
Shorts: H&M
Cardigan: H&M
Tights: Primark
Shoes: Below 7
Sunglasses: Topshop

Yesterday, I went to Slam Dunk Festival at my university union. It was a day of pop punk bands on various stages. Although I'm not really into that scene anymore I went along to keep my boyfriend company and because there were a few bands I wouldn't have minded seeing. Unfortunately the timings were arranged so badly that nearly everyone good clashed and we only ended up seeing three bands. We left before the headliners because my flu was getting worse. I may look smiley in this photograph but I had to lay down on the deck afterwards because I felt so dizzy. The highlights of the day were The Wonder Years and Four Year Strong, a band I'd never heard before and a band I'm not that keen on on CD. Ah well, you live and you learn.



All the main components of my outfit were purchased in Manchester. The shorts are boyfriend fit and they are so comfortable. They are headed towards summer staple status for sure. The top was on sale in Urban Outfitters, which I have to tell myself is all I can afford now but I think I figured out why it was on sale when it kept going static-y and clinging to me. I love the colour of this cardigan as it brightens up everything. I was looking for some of this shape sunglasses for a while and then when my dad came to visit we saw these in Topshop so he treated me. I actually swapped my shoes for Vans once we got back to Leeds because they are so much more comfortable than any other shoes I own.



I fear I may be in a posing rut already. I tend to like the photos where I've got my hands on my hips most because I like the shape it brings to my outfits but I wish I could be a bit more dynamic. Anyone got any posing tips? My hair looks really light in these photos so I'm definitely dying it this week. I'm trying to put together a telephone outfit for Thursday. Does anyone know somewhere I could pick up an old telephone? I only really need the receiver but I am having trouble getting my hands on one.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

We're Bigger Than Memphis


Dress: some random shop in Rome
Cardigan: H&M
Tights: Ebay
Shoes: New Look
Belt: Primark
Sunglasses: Topshop
Bag: Vintage
Badge: Etsy
Ring: market in Rome

I went from baby steps of a photograph on the street to full on photographs in a crowded park on one of the sunniest days of the year. Needless to say, I was a bit nervous! My friend, Mel, took these photos of me again as we were both in need of a break from revision and the day was too nice outside to resist. 

I bought this dress when I was on holiday in Rome but I'm disappointed in it's quality as both straps have broken off it already. I got the bag from a vintage shop in Brick Lane but it says Roma on it so everyone always asks if I got in on holiday. The tights were from when I first got into gossip girl and coloured tights were huge. I love the badge that I'm wearing. I found it on etsy and knew that I had to have it.



Sorry if this post is photo heavy compared to previous but since Mel did such a good job on the photos I just couldn't pick which ones to choose. My exam on Communications Theory is tomorrow so I've been cramming my brain for the past week but I'm kind of confident enough now. Fingers crossed!