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Archives for December 2013

Gloomy

Style

Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Todd Lynn x Topshop tux jacket, LOVE in love with fashion drape drop side top, Meltin Pot B-side reversible emma jeans, Kurt Geiger strut wedges, ASOS snood, Balenciaga city bag. All black outfit, gothic, casual.Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Todd Lynn x Topshop tux jacket, LOVE in love with fashion drape drop side top, Meltin Pot B-side reversible emma jeansKurt Geiger strut nubuck leather wedges, cheap rick owens look a likeFashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Todd Lynn x Topshop tux jacket, LOVE in love with fashion drape drop side top, Meltin Pot B-side reversible emma jeans, Kurt Geiger strut wedges, ASOS snood, Balenciaga city bag. All black outfit, gothic, casual.

Todd Lynn x Topshop Tux Jacket / LOVE Drape Side Top * / ASOS Snood / Meltin’ Pot B-Side Jeans * / Kurt Geiger Wedges / Balenciaga City Bag

Winter is definitely in full swing now, gloomy, dark days & bitter cold winds. I hate to give up my jackets just because it’s turned a bit arctic though, so my secret is discrete layering – a thermal tee under my top, and wool tights beneath my jeans & I’m just as snug as if I were bundled up in a heavy coat.

These jeans are probably one of my favourite items of clothing recently, as they have a very novel surprise – they’re totally reversible! Made from the softest denim twill they are a basic, premium quality jean from the outside, but turn them inside out & they have an all over subtle bronze leopard print! I was skeptical of just how ‘reversible’ they would be, assuming one side would clearly look like the wrong side but they have employed so many clever solutions that it’s impossible to tell the difference. Tags are sewn inside the back pockets, seams are inclosed inside & out, the button is a popper and the zipper works from both sides. As someone interested in sewing & making, I must have turned them inside out 10 times or more, pouring over these clever little tricks! I’ll be posting the leopard side soon so you can see what I mean!

I also just want to mention these Kurt Geiger wedges, I know they’re quite shamelessly ‘inspired’ by the Rick Owens ones, but as I unfortunately can’t justify another pair at the moment I couldn’t pass these up at such a ridiculous price. Soft nubuck leather, super comfortable & 80% off (down to £39!), how could I say no?! If you have a shoe addiction, I’ll apologize to your bank account now for directing you to Shoeaholics, Kurt Geiger’s outlet site, I’ve already brought 3 pairs from there myself in the past few months…

Nextmas!

Life

Next Christmas fashion blogger afternoon tea at Browns Hotel LondonNext Christmas fashion blogger afternoon tea at Browns Hotel London Tara fromThe Style Rawr, Claudia from Pink Manolos, Stephanie from FAIIINTNext Christmas fashion blogger afternoon tea at Browns Hotel London decorations, stocking & wreath over fireplace, reindeer tartan, candlesNext Christmas fashion blogger afternoon tea at Browns Hotel LondonNext Christmas fashion blogger afternoon tea at Browns Hotel London, cakes, sandwiches, scones, champagne, gingerbreadNext Christmas fashion blogger afternoon tea at Browns Hotel London, Tara from The Style Rawr, Becca from Fashion Train, Stephanie from FAIIINTNext Christmas fashion blogger afternoon tea at Browns Hotel London, Christmas cake popsNext Christmas fashion blogger afternoon tea at Browns Hotel London, Gemma, Tara from The Style Rawr, Claudia from Pink Manolos, Stephanie from FAIIINT, Ellie

On Monday I headed down to Browns Hotel with Tara for Next‘s Christmas Afternoon Tea. As soon as we entered the room it felt like Christmas day already, tables were laid out with crackers, champagne & gingerbread men and festive hats & stockings filled with goodies hung off each chair. As you would expect from a store that sells beautiful homewear, the whole place looked incredible with huge trees & pretty decorations everywhere too. I especially loved the little tartan reindeers, aren’t they cute?

Next events are always my favourite, they really know how to put on a great party & it’s always so nice to catch up with everyone, it was lovely to see Tara & Becca again and the lovely Gemma & Ellie from Next too, who were the prettiest angels! I loved that we were given set places around the tables as it was a good opportunity to meet new people, like Claudia & Paula, who were both so nice.

Once everyone had arrived we sat down for the most delicious afternoon tea; sandwiches, scones with jam & cream and a selection of amazing mini christmas themed puddings, all of which were refilled as soon as the last bite had gone. After we had filled our faces we played pass the parcel & got crafty with bauble & gingerbread man decorating, my decorating efforts were definitely lacking after all the champagne but it was so much fun! We had a brilliant afternoon and left feeling pretty merry & just a little stuffed from all the yummy food. I grabbed a gingerbread latte with Tara on the way home, to carry on the festivities for my journey back.

Ollie has been super busy lately, so I was in charge of photos again, I think I actually did pretty well this time – He better watch out! Most of it was down to Claudia kindly helping me out with the settings though, until then I was just haphazardly pushing buttons & dials and hoping for the best! Thanks to Tara for the group photos & the cake pop shot too.

Bronzed

Style

Fashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Todd Lynn x Topshop jacket, Heart by Nana Judy chiffon shirt, Poppy Lux bronze metallic pencil skirt, Finsk laced wedges, Bracher Emden classic bagFashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Todd Lynn x Topshop jacket, Heart by Nana Judy chiffon shirt, Poppy Lux bronze metallic pencil skirt, Finsk laced wedges, Bracher Emden classic bagFashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Todd Lynn x Topshop jacket, Heart by Nana Judy chiffon shirtFashion blogger Stephanie of FAIIINT wearing Todd Lynn x Topshop jacket, Heart by Nana Judy chiffon shirt, Poppy Lux bronze metallic pencil skirt, Finsk laced wedges, Bracher Emden classic bag

Todd Lynn x Topshop Cropped Jacket / Heart by Nana Judy Chiffon Shirt * / Poppy Lux Bronze Skirt * / Skin by Finsk Laced Wedges /
Bracher Emden Classic Bag

Last week I was talking about how this time of the year always makes me crave metallics, I’ve never been much of a silver person, but I love gold or bronze against black & I guess it’s about as ‘festive’ as I get when it comes to christmas dressing. This week seems to be the week for Christmas parties & for my first one of the year last week I wore this pencil skirt from Poppy Lux, I knew everyone else would be in their best sequins & festive jumpers, so I felt I ought to make an effort to look the part too, but in my own way! I love the dull, almost matte bronze of the skirt & the little asymmetric hemline too, I’m not usually a fan of faux leather, but I think it works here.

I have a new favourite shirt in my wardrobe too, and you know I love shirts! I have barely taken off this beautiful chiffon one from Aussie label Heart by Nana Judy. The fabric is so soft & floaty, it hangs beautifully & it has lots of nice little details too, like the two little studs on the collar and golden skull top button. It also has a great shaped hem, making it perfect for layering. I’ll be wearing this to death, so expect to see it a lot!

I’m still feeling pretty run down thanks to swollen sinuses too, despite my best efforts I just can’t seem to shake off this cold! If any of you guys have any secrets for getting rid of stubborn colds or relieving puffy sinuses, please share!