Young Adult Friction

Photo credit: Willis

Skirt: Vintage

Cardigan: H&M

Vest: Primark

Belt: Urban outfitters

Tights: Primark

Shoes: Primark/Below7

Notice anything strange about this outfit? I was so disorientated and ill feeling this morning while getting ready that I grabbed two different shoes and didn't even notice until I met Willis at the train station in Sheffield. They look quite similar which is why I didn't notice but I'm in a bit of a dilemma for whether to wear them out tonight for a friend's birthday party. 

I got this skirt on my trip to Manchester this week. I found two high waisted skirts while I was there which have been on my shopping list for a while now. This print is quite in your face and I even got a comment at the train station but the minute I start taking style advice from people who will shout at strangers in the street is the day I give up on fashion. The cardigan was also a Manchester find cause I've been craving one in this colour for ages. It's on the large side but that makes it mega slouchy and comfortable. 

It was raining all day so this outfit was designed to counteract the bad weather. We took these photos out on Willis's porch which is really cute and perfect for the summer. Today we were celebrating our second anniversary, for the second time. First time around we were both stressed and it ended up in us watching house in bed all day so today we decided to try again. 

Willis wanted to get in on the action again so I got some snaps of his outfit too.

T-shirt: Nike SB via Flatspot

Shorts: H&M

Deck shoes: Topman

Stubble: Custom

Safe to say he's digging the nautical trend this year. He didn't actually wear this outfit today but wanted to bust out his new deck shoes.

It's Not Going To Stop Til You Wise Up

Photo credit: Mel

Dress: Dorothy Perkins

Cardigan: H&M

Tights: Primark

Oxfords: Below 7

Yesterday I went to Manchester for a day of shopping. We got so caught up in the shopping that we didn't find any time to take a photo while we there and then on the way home when we went to take them, my camera battery ran out after a few detail shots. So I apologise for offering this photo which is deeply unflattery and not fully representative of my outfit. I don't normally coordinate my tights to my living room's carpet either. 

I adore this dress. I love the floral pattern and it has a great v back that I rarely get to show off. I managed to pick up quite a few summer bits in Manchester which I'm happy with. It was a lovely city, lots of cool places, reminded me of home though which made me homesick. It was a hectic day and when I rushed home I had to cook and get ready to go to a Washed Out and Small Black gig. It was amazing!! One of the best music experiences I have had. This is going to be a short one as I feel like I'm coming down with flu but I've got a few more things coming later on today hopefully.

If It Can Be Broke Then It Can Be Fixed

Photo credit: Mel

Dress: Ark

Leggings: Ebay

Cardigan: H&M

Belt: Vintage

Bag: Vintage

Sandals: Topshop

Sparrow Badge: Etsy

I have now officially finished my first year of university! It's such a surreal feeling. It's been an amazing year, I've met so many people who I can't imagine not knowing now and had so many fun times. From freshers week, blowing student loans on clothes, nights out, all the afternoons in old bar, finding the best people on my course, signing for a house, stupid amounts of drinking games, one canadian flatmate, one war with another flatmate, dancing til I couldn't walk the next day, climbing the hill to uni everyday, many wagamamas, endless rides on the free bus, gaining a Glee addiction and so many ridiculous stories to tell, this year has been amazing. I love university and I love living in Leeds. I'm definitely going to miss it over summer when I'm back home in Hertfordshire.

As everyone knows, we've been having some freak hot weather these past few days and this outfit was necessary to survive in the heat. Everyone was coming out of the exam in shorts and sandals and sunglasses. This dress was such a good find and it translates so well between seasons. In winter, I wear it with a long sleeve top underneath it and now it's warmer I can wear it strapless but I paired it with a plain black vest yesterday so I didn't have to worry about a strapless bra. These shorter leggings are a life saver in the heat too because it's coverage without smothering your legs.

I've been wanting to try the belted cardigan for a while and I really like the result here. These are also the sandals I had to buy when I got so hot on Sunday but I really like them. They're so versatile, I even wore them out last night too. We ended up at a gay bar and much hilarity ensued as normal. Now that I'm finished with university I feel so much freer and I've got so much time to do things with. This will all end when I start back at work on July 5th but til then I'm going to take advantage of it.

Holiday From Real

Dress: TKMaxx

Tights: Primark

Cardigan: H&M

Bag: Vintage

Oxfords: Below 7

Daisy Chain lace headband: DIY

Photo credit: Mel Hunt

I have successfully completed my first exam of my second semester. Rejoice! Liquid celebrations were had all afternoon which is why these photos had to be rushed on the way home before I skedaddled over to The Antlers gig. It was such a hot day, I felt like I was melting all day and a dress without an elastic waistband probably would have been better. I changed for the gig into a fresh dress but didn't get any photographs.

I properly stepped out of my comfort zone with these photos on quite a busy bridge near where I live, spurred on by dutch courage but it ended badly with a lady shouting style tips at me and Mel about swapping tights. The joys of Leeds, eh?

The dress was a find at TKMaxx out of the nine dresses I tried on I walked away with two. It was an awkward length so I pulled up the waist band and wore it like this instead. I paired it with grey tights as there was a grey in the floral and everyone is fully aware of my love for coloured tights by now. I think this is a solid summer time outfit, maybe without tights as it was a bit hot. The lace head band was inspired by Erin of Calivintage's lace headband but it got infested by daisies by my friend Grace while we were at the pub. 

photo: calivintage

Also, just a quick note that I'm also on chictopia here.

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!

Foxes Mate For Life

Photo credit: Mel Hunt

Dress: Joy

Denim Jacket: H&M

Belt: Primark

Wedges: Peacocks

Locket: Present from boyfriend via etsy

This was my first shoot outside and being on what is actually a residential street with the bin men coming towards you can be a daunting experience but hopefully this will be the first of many. I wore this for a day in the library. I felt a tad overdressed but I was desperate to wear my new wedges as I had been searching for them forever! All my favourite bloggers have been wearing them for months and I had some serious footwear envy. I love what they do to my legs and although they ached after a while they stood up pretty well for a first wear.

I am also prouding sporting my Canterbury badge which once again, can't be seen. They are a great band who are finally getting some of the exposure they deserve. You should definitely give them a listen!