You Wanted A Hit, But Maybe We Don't Do Hits.

Shirt: Vintage

Tee: American Apparel

Shorts: H&M

Shoes: Vintage

I finally got my new bike! Here are the first phots I took with it. Admittedly the outfit isn't very exciting but it was perfect for a lovely bike ride out to a local village then into town for lunch and a thrifting mission. I haven't ridden a bike in a couple years because my last one was stolen but this one signals the start of a very active and adventure filled summer. I'm already planning a picnic for Monday.

Now that I have a mode of transport other than my own two legs I'm looking forward to hunting out some really cool photo locations. I kept with shorts for this ride because I wasn't sure how well a dress would fare but I've decided to either slip on shorts or cut off leggings underneath and off I'll go. I'm hoping this will help me get more in shape, I've been eating healthy and seeing a bit of improvement but combined it should work a lot faster.

On my little thrifting hunt, I finally found a straw hat that fits me properly! It has a lovely blue bow on it too. I also found a few other bits including a ring which is pretty. I really want to expand my jewellery collection because it's definitely lacking at the moment. I've never been that into it but now I'm going to show a bit more interest because I love what jewellery adds to an outfit. What's your favourite piece of jewellery? 

You Gotta Answer To Yourself

Dress: Forever 21

Top: H&M

Shoes: Vintage

Badge: Craftacular

Necklace: Etsy

Not many photographs from this outfit. It's a bit less feminine than my usual style, more leaning towards how I used to dress I guess. I am just in love with that stripy tshirt for some reason. I want to wear it with everything in my wardrobe and one day I will!

I've only got two more days at work this week then a week off then one more week at work before freedom. I'm planning the rest of my summer right now. I ordered my bike to come on Friday and I'm about to book my tickets for my trip up to Leeds at the end of August to see some friends/start job hunting.

I've just finished my pigeon and snail society package.

The theme was by the sea and mine includes:

blue and green nail varnishes
a nautical badge
red bow hair clips
a rope bracelet
a beach house cd
a shell necklace

I really hope the person who gets my package appreciates it cause I put a lot of thought into it. It's such a great project, I'm glad I'm involved.

Inspiration for the Week

I know it's late and I'm sorry but I feel too ill to write much now so I'm just going to post the photos for you.

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Hopefully back to full health and normal posting tomorrow!

It Looks Like That You've Got More To Learn

Dress: Peacocks

Jacket: H&M

Wedges: Tk Maxx (birthday gift)

This is actually a 'what I would have worn' outfit post. I went on a date on Friday night for dinner and a movie with the boyf and I planned to wear this but I didn't have the wedges or the jacket with me at my dad's house which is where I came from to go to the date straight from work so I ended up wearing something different which I'll take photos of another time. I wanted to take advantage of the warm weather so I slipped this on for photos so you can see how I would style up this dress that I love!

After hunting high and low for scalloped shorts or scalloped anything, I stumbled across this after I'd given up hope. In the sale. With Student Discount. This dress cost me a measly £9 and it has scallops! It's a lovely summer dress and I can see it transitioning to autumn with a bit of crafty accessorising with wooly tights and a beret. I need to wear these wedges more, I'm still a bit shaky on them. I think I'll wear them this saturday, regardless of our plans. 

I'm in need of a haircut. But DilemmaDilemma, I don't know what to do to it?! Do I get the fringe cut back in? Do I ask for no layers so I can carry on wearing it curly? Do I cut it short? Help me! Any suggestions would be great! I've been trying to go it long but it needs a cut as its in bad condition at the moment. 

There's a close up of my Canterbury badge and my Charlie Chaplin dog badge. Badges are definitely my favourite accessory. I'm including one in my Snail and Pigeon society package. Is anyone else involved in the project? My package is nearly ready!

Any Way You Run, You Run Before Us

Dress: TK Maxx

Hat: Primark

This is a very simple outfit that I've worn multiple times over the past few weeks because it keeps me so cool. The dress makes me feel very little house on the prairie and everyone always comments on it. I felt it went perfect with my straw hat but I really must find one that fits my massive head so I can wear it out!

So I have a favour to ask you all. I edited my top photo in Photoshop using the skills I remember from my photography class in college but then I ran out of time and did the others in iPhoto. Which photos do you prefer? I think the photoshopped ones look more professional personally but what is your opinion?

Today I got sent home sick from work again. I think it's the heat that makes me sick but who knows with me. My immune system is an actual joke. I slept all afternoon and then this evening, I watched Frida. It was amazing and I recommend it to everyone, even people who may not have seen her work before. It's a great story and it's brilliantly done. 

I think if anyone asked me to describe my style, the words floral would definitely pop up. I wear so much of it! I apologise if it bores you but I can't get enough of it. I found an amazing Laura Ashley dress in the charity shop yesterday and surprise, surprise it's floral! I also found an amazing treasure which I'm hoping to post about tomorrow. I won't be able to use it in outfit posts for a while though which is a bummer! 

I'm going to leave you with some lovely photos I got from tumblr. The origin for some is unknown I'm afraid as they've been on my laptop for months now. Those that I do know, click below the photo for the link.

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Big Echo

Dress: Cath Kidston

Cardigan: H&M

Sandals: Topshop

Bag: Topshop

Badge: shop in Whitstable

On Saturday 10th July, I headed over to Bethnal Green to go to the Bust Craftacular. It was held in an old hall and we got there a little bit early because I was hoping for a goodie bag. There was a huge queue when we got there but it moved fast and I still managed to get a goodie bag! Win! It was £2 entry and definitely worth it, even just for the cool stuff you got in the bag. The event was linked with etsy and it was just like etsy, in real life. I'd definitely recommend these kind of events.

I bought a couple of things including two prints for my room at uni and two cards that I'm going to frame too. A couple of badges and I made me own bracelet too at the Tatty Devine table. It was all very craftsy and there was tons more I would have bought if I had had the money including a lovely C necklace and a gorgeous handmade polka dot dress which was just out of my price range entirely. Got lots of business cards to check up on once I have some more spare money knocking around. After the Craftacular, we headed to Spitalfields, where these were taken, for lunch at Giraffe. We spent the afternoon browsing shops and I fell in love with the round rayban sunglasses. I saw a girl wearing them on the tube today and got a pang of need need need. For dinner, we headed over to Islington for dinner at The Diner, which was amazing! Pancakes for dinner and cherry cokes for drinks. Farewell diet for the night!

This dress was great for keeping cool, the longer length was more comfortable because I wasn't always self concious of it riding up and exposing anything. I wore my cardigan most of the day which thinking back was a silly idea as it was really warm. I just love how summery and feminine and ladylike this outfit. Like I said, I love the longer skirt look and although this isn't as long as some on the runway, I think this is a length I would happily wear everyday. I got the dress on a trip to Brighton last summer and have only worn it a few times. I'm going to try and style it up a bit more.

I also got a compliment on my badge which is a dog dressed as Charlie Chaplin! So cute. 

I kind of broke my no new clothes shopping rule this past week because I found some things in the sales that I couldn't turn down. Had no luck with charity shops recently either, found things but not that I like enough to part with my money over. I say if they're there when I go back then I will pick them up. 

I'm putting together my present for the Pigeon and snail society project and it's been really fun thinking up things for the 'by the sea' theme.

My Body Is A Cage

Top: Charity Shop

Cardigan: Topshop

Shorts: H&M

Shoes: Primark

Locket: Gift via etsy

This is what I wore when I moved into my new house in Leeds. I really need to catch up with outfit posts because that feels like forever ago! I got this top and thought I could get away with wearing it as a dress but on the day it was too hot for leggings so I opted for shorts instead. 

I think I may have finally found a bike and it's actually a new one instead of a second hand one because I found it for a very reasonable price and they deliver it too! Just got to order it this week. I feel like I've had a sudden loss of money what with the flights and hotels and now this bike. I'm even considering working for an extra week despite my passionate hate for the job. Just a short one as I'm tired of staring at my computer screen after a day at the office.

Inspiration For The Week

Guess where I'm heading?

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Copenhagen, Denmark and Malmo, Sweden.

I am headed for Scandinavia. 

Anyone who follows me on Twitter has probably seen this already but today I booked an impromptu holiday to somewhere I've always wanted to visit. I've got the flights booked for sure and picked the hotels and just need to get them all booked up. It's so very exciting! I'm going for four nights with my boyfriend and it's all working out really inexpensive, especially for a famously expensive place.

Anyway despite my wanderlust, I still managed to put together my inspiration for the week post.

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Amazing, amazing, amazing. I'm in love with structured bags, high waist shorts and polka dots right now so this has everything I need. Aren't those wedges killer too?

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Such a cute dress AND it's handmade! I'm definitely booking my sewing classes for next semester.

In summer all I find myself wanting to do is wear tights and coats and these hues together are perfection. Love the sparkly shoes too.

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Knee highs, more structured bags and the cutest check dress. I love this school girl-esque look.

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Mr Newton just always hits the spot. The first girl reminds me of a girl from Uni so badly.

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Another Lolita inspired look. Love the print and the knee highs and that lovely collar.

I thought I'd also include some albums that are inspiring me this week/I can't stop listening to.

beirut- elephant gun EP... Washed Out- Life of Leisure... The National- Alligator... The Gaslight Anthem- American Slang... Good Old War- Good Old War... Joanna Newsom- The Milk-Eyed-Mender

What are you listening to recently?