Autumn is apparently here and I’m finding the best thing is to carry a leather jacket with me everywhere. My favourite at the moment is this minimal black leather jacket by DESA, with some not-so-minimal lace print on the front actually made out of laser cut pony leather!
I’ve had this waistcoat in my wardrobe for well over a year, whilst I love the minimal design, I’ve been finding it tricky to wear and it’s only so far seen the light of day once. I think I feel this way about all waistcoats; they are quite dressy and almost feel like an unnecessary addition to an outfit. I finally triumphed yesterday, by wearing this piece with a simple sheer tank and plain skirt. Yay to not being a waistcoataphobe anymore!
The weathers been pretty amazing this last week, I got to enjoy it by heading down to the countryside mid week for my Brother’s graduation/Mum’s birthday. I spent a lot of time enjoying the sun in my Auntie’s beautiful garden with a glass of wine. One day holiday!
All I want to be wearing right now is a white tee or simple shirt, I knew when I picked out this PUMA top it would be perfect for the heat, as well as being drawn the to the perforated back and sleeve panels, which felt like perfect SS12 wear. I’m also really into the unusual neckline, that and it’s increasable which is perfect for me. As for the skirt, I made it in half an hour before leaving for the train; you know when you need something and you just don’t have it? I need to do this 30 minute makeover more often!
Enjoying the views on my last day in Zurich! Doesn’t the view of the city look so beautiful? Planning a photo diary for my next post so I can share with you all my favourite hang outs. Unfortunately, I got totally sunburnt whilst swimming in the lake, (still suffering now) so the last day was spent covered up and hiding in shady areas. That will teach me to only bring factor 15! Back at home now and working on a special project in London, I can’t wait to show you all when it’s finished!
Some pictures from yesterday before we went swimming in the sea! Saunton is my favourite beach in North Devon, a mile long with the most amazing views; we ventured past all the surfers you can see in the first picture to run into the sea and leap into the surf. Tomorrow I’m exploring a place called the ‘Valley of the rocks’ out on the moors, if I don’t come back you know where I am!
It’s been a hot 27 degrees here in London for the past few days, and it’s seriously made me realise how winter my wardrobe is. I managed to find this amazing Helmut Lang top stuffed away in a drawer from last year; it’s time it went back into circulation I think! My brother’s staying with me in London for a few days, which means; serious chill time in the sun, showing him around the neighbourhood and visiting favourite eateries, all before my birthday tomorrow!
The weather was finally nice enough the other day for me to start wearing some of my SS12 collection, which as you can now see from my tidied side bar, is now available to buy online. Jen’s been in town for the last few days and I’ve been enjoying relaxing in London; going to newly discovered coffee shops, eating cupcakes for breakfast and generally doing things that I don’t usually get to enjoy!
Photos by Jen-wen
So, I have super exciting news to tell everyone! This week I appointed HPR to do the press for Charlie May, my AW12 collection will be hanging in their showroom for their press day IN A WEEK! On top of that I have my first stockist – BENGT. They’ll be selling my SS12 as of May and my AW12 as of September!
How much more excited could I be!?
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Outfit shots by Alexxsia
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