My Week In Outfits...

in an immediate follow-on from my last post, I have documented some of my favorite outfits from the last week to share with you. I hope you like!!

For a day in London at Winter Wonderland...

Some amazing charity shop purchases; cream cardigan with a fur trim and studded cuff flats, teamed with a sheer collared blouse and bow tie, and vintage silk Parisian scarf worn as a turban

Christmas Day...

a leopard print Topshop skater dress with Chanel-inspired cardigan from h&m, studded ankle socks (also Topshop) and my Christmas presents to me from me: Kiss Like Daisy leather collar and wide brim hat! (I was absolutely chuffed when I was told numerous times on Christmas Day that this made me look like Stevie Nicks!)

and finally...Boxing Day...

my very beat-up but much loved Dr Martens which really do go with anything, and my gorgeous new fur coat helped to protect me from the rain as I ran some errands for my mum during the day, with my (charity shop! great find) festive jumper underneath teamed with a midi skirt I made myself from some vintage-patterned material, an ICE watch which was one of my lovely Christmas presents, and another treat from my Daisy package the Glitter Cat Hat (it's even better in real life!)

I actually got my hair done at a salon this week, so the more observant among you may have noticed that my hair has gone from my trademark white blonde to a more on trend ombre.... not sure how long I will last with this but really enjoying it for the moment!!

and finally, I was so flattered when Katy asked me to help her out by doing a spot of modelling for Kiss Like Daisy! I'd had such a gem of a week with the charity shops and it seemed a great opportunity to showcase the garments. Here are some of my favorite shots:

This black velvet top is a size 18 so I'm having to be really careful what I wear it with incase I end up looking like a potato, but I am such a sucker for velvet so really couldn't resist! Worn with denim flower print turban by Kiss Like Daisy

I had been searching high and low for a new fur coat as the lining of my last one had torn beyond repair, so I was so so pleased when my mum found this one in a charity shop in the next town along from us for only £20!! Faux fur has really made a comeback this season and I was struggling to find one for less than £80, so this was a real bargain. Its a jacket rather than a longer coat like my last one, but I'm quite enjoying this at the moment- its much more wearable. Katy and I teamed it here with the quilted pink double bow from Kiss Like Daisy.      

Last but not least, we teamed the black corduroy bun bow and striped chain bag with a high shine collared shirt that I got from Oxfam for £12. This is a power shirt if ever I saw one: gold buttons, huge collar and shoulder pads with batwing sleeves- so 80s it hurts, but so, SO good!! We teamed these with a little pair of sienna pleated shorts that I picked up from Sue Ryder for £4, then Katy swept my hair into a high side pony/bun to give the overall look a very "Madonna" feel- which, obviously, I loved. (the 80s was when Madonna was good...)                                                                                             

In light of all these outfit posts I have decided to get myself back on lookbook! So any fellow lookbookers can find me here: http://lookbook.nu/siairv

I'm not doing very well on there at the moment so any familiar faces would be more than welcome!! Coming up are some posts about some subjects other than my clothes ;) but nonetheless, I hope you have enjoyed, and had a lovely Christmastime!! <3

Favourite Fashions at Lovebox

Whilst we were at Lovebox, I decided to document some of the amazing outfits we were seeing there. From vintage to high street and everything in between, I had to show you some of the best outfits of the weekend....

Lets start with my lovely girl Amy who made up 1/3 of our Lovebox team. She teamed Hunter wellies with jean shorts, a "wild thornberrys" rucksack from Topshop, and a wicked Aztec-style vintage top. I won't include the National Trust raincoat she also sported for the first day... :)

The lovely Emily worked a complete Topshop outfit, finished up with a sturdy pair of Dr Martens to give the look a rough edge and to protect from the mud and rain of day one. Fashionable and practical, this is definitely a winner in my book.

We found Holly working alongside Melissa (see below) at Bumble Hog, a wonderful pre-loved and vintage clothing outlet owned by the girls. Doing the festival circuit with their business themselves (and obviously knowing their stuff), I fell in love with the outfits the girls were wearing. Holly can be seen here teaming pattered tights with every girls must have- a chunky cardi- and an amazing pair of striped dungarees from fellow vintage stall Headlock Vintage. Finished with a slick of statement red lippie, and there you have it- the perfect festival outfit!

Here we have Melissa, co-owner of Bumble Hog Vintage. Her outfit was compiled entirely from Bumble hog itself! A simply detailed yet beautiful lace mesh top over another staple- the denim jean short, wonderful striped tights and Peter Pan shoes resulted in another winning outfit from the Bumble Hog girls!!

Leona's outfit really caught my eye. Her neon yellow skirt is bang on trend for the summer- and although neon hasn't been one of my favorite trends, she managed to rock it! Her Aztec crop top had just the right amount of neon to compliment the shirt, whilst her patent Dr Martens, and leather jacket and (studded!!) bum bag levelled out the brights with a biker chic. Plus- I'm SO happy that bum bags are coming back into fashion. Again, style+practicality = win win!

This is Savannah- gorgeous outfit, great name, and as you can see, loads of fun! I absolutely adored her studded denim jacket (I think I have a bit of an affliction with studs at the moment, I just want to stud EVERYTHING) Savannah described her Urban Outfitters dress as "throw over", which I thought was really perfect. That teamed with stocking detail tights and Doctor Martens made for an effortlessly stylish festival outfit. 

I absolutely fell in love with Spasena's tassled body suit (wow, studs and tassles seem to be really getting me going at the moment...Dolly Parton where art thou?!). Of course, this had to be a one-off vintage find so I can't just nip out and grab one for myself! This in itself had enough detail to make an incredibly grunge-chic outfit when teamed only with denim shorts, and Dr Martens. (These two items seem to be staple for a lot of girls at the moment!) Her wayfarer sunglasses and wild curls really completed the look. 

So, there you have it- my favorite Lovebox Looks! Do let me know if you enjoyed this post, I've been considering doing more street style and outfit blog entries. If this was a hit, let me know and you will be seeing more :)

Love as always, 

Sian x

Apples and Pears

Just found this wonderful blog based on the project of a 3rd year Fashion student at my uni, Jodie. I love the 1940's vibe she's going for, and of course promotion of loving your curves!!