Thursday, 30 June 2011

Americano

The good old U.S of A is a popular motif this summer with stars, stripes and western patterns are rife among the high street stores and a few pieces have caught my eye....

Lazy Oaf is one of my fave stores at the mo with it's bold colours, prints and slogans and this skirt is no different;

Lazy Oaf - £38

Teamed with a cropped tee, or tucked in vest and denim shirt, this skirt is perfect for summer outings, festivals and holidays. Love it!

Lazy Oaf - £30
This tee (above) mixes up the normal stars and stripes formation. For a casual/day look it could be teamed with stone-wash denim shorts, or for the evening a black leather skirt would look amaze!

For something a bit different, ASOS have these over-the-knee socks which would act as an ultra cool feature to a plain outfit. As featured in the pic, teamed with plain denim shorts and white tee. If you're feeling brave then a pair of red shorts would make for a more dramatic look. Hey, it's summer, why not eh?



ASOS - £6



Topshop are always on-trend with popular prints and these denim shorts (below)add a nice flash of the flag. Sticking with plain white loose fit/cropped tee would create the classic American look.
If a plain t-shirt sounds like a bit of a bore then add these cute badges from Lazy Oaf (also below) to keep with the Americano theme. At only £3 per pack it's a cheap way to customize your outfit!

Topshop - £34

Lazy Oaf - £3 per pack

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Thursday, 23 June 2011

Fairytales and Hidden Notes


"I spent most of my time making things with my little brother - whether it be our garden fortress or traps for the midnight thief -  it was only a matter of time before my curiosity got the better of me and I started making my own trinkets."

..And what a good job she did. This website  has a feast of fantasy inspired treats ranging from necklaces and rings to brooches and hair pins. 



Perhaps my favourite piece is this 'Come Hither' ring (above, £8). This piece stands alone design-wise with an original slogan and in general, an original motif. 


That's the beauty of this webiste, there are popular trends still present; birds, Alice in Wonderland quotes, birdcages and teapots etc, but presented in a creative and imaginative way. 
Take this brooch for example. Constructed into a medallion and using a standard text type makes this have a real vintage feel, different from anything you would find in high street stores. 

Find your hidden gem at www.fairytalesandhiddennotes.com