CULOTTES.

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Hannah Crosskey

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Bryony Dodds

Alexander Wang

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Acne 

Amy Bell

Proenza Shouler

I'm not going to beat around the bush. I bloody love a culotte.

All my favorite bloggers, designers and celebrities are culotting it up (that's not a thing)  & I can't get enough of them at the moment. They're just so chic, whether you team them with knits, trainers or tailoring... it all works for me!  My boyfriend on the other hand, thinks they are the the worst thing he's ever seen, but I am not one to shy away from a man repelling item. Saggy bottom joggers & massive metal statement necklaces are a couple of his main hates that I continue to wear. Luckily for him, I haven't managed to get my hands on any culottes yet, although I think it's only a matter of time. I saw a gorgeous thick pair when I was out with my mum & she told me she had an exact original pair in late seventies. WHY DOES SHE NEVER KEEP THESE THINGS FOR ME! She's dropped into conversations before about the amazing pair of Levi dungarees or chunky roll neck complete with cable knit and bobbles that she used to own. Talk about rubbing salt in the wounds!

I've picked a few of my favorite high street culottes in key styles. We've got the print, the burgundy, the classic tailored and the white. I literally love the Topshop printed pair, it's called a 'Babmi' print which makes me want it 100 times more! 

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HELEN HIRD ILLUSTRATIONS.

Viktor & Rolf

Marc Jacobs Daisy

Giambattista Valli

Rosie HW for balmain

Zara

Cara Delivigne for Burberry

So if you read my blog regularly you will know I am becoming a freelance fashion illustrator and sole trader. 

I thought i'd give you a little update and show you a few pieces of recent work. The website is coming along really well, theres my brand new logo up at the top there... eee exciting, but also a tad scary! I'm pretty clueless about the business side of things, but i'm making slow progress, emphasis on the slow. I'm going to give it all a jolly good old go though. I've never ever known what I want to do in a life as a career, which is so frustrating, but I've been illustrating for a few years now in my spare time. So I thought why not turn something I love doing into more than a hobby. So here it goes!

My website is going to basically be an online portfolio, but I am also going to be taking blogger commissions, as it's something I have been asked about quite a bit, as well as selling a few prints. Ill let you know when everything is up and running, and if you are interested in having a piece done i'd be more than happy for you to drop me an email. 

These are all Instagram snaps, so certainly not the best quailty, but you get the ol' gist!

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CHECKS AND STRIPES.

Asos Check trousers

H&M Striped top

Glamorous Croc Pool Slider c/o

Vintage Clutch Bag

I am a real bag fan of these little H&M tops. Usually, to be brutally honest, I find their basics are not the best quailty... not that I can really complain for £5.99 or whatever they are, but this is a winner. It comes in a couple of different striped prints, black, white and grey if I remember rightly. I was so proud of myself for steering away from the grey one, but I do wish I had got a couple more colours. I just love the shape and fit.

I don't think they are online anymore, but I'm pretty sure they will still be available in store. 

grab a barg!

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THE BIRTHDAY LIST

 

 

 

House Of Midas YSL Chain



Chanel lipstick In 'Candeur'

Whistles Dylan Biker Jacket

Miu Miu Sunglasses

Topshop Boutique Premium Cashmere Vest

Zara Leather Messenger Bag

Topshop Triangle Bra

Skinnydip London lotus iPhone Case

Asos Snake Panel Bag

Bombay Duck Acapulco Cushion

Topshop Crepe Polo Top

Chanel Chance Perfume

Asos Headline Heeled Sandals

Topshop Glow Stick in 'Play Up'

Topshop Jada Mid Heels

 

 

So it's my birthday in just over a month, and I have compiled a few of my current lusts for you. I say current because by the time it's my birthday I probably will have a whole new list, or brought a few of these already!

I have shocked myself putting a leather jacket on my list, I went off mine for such a long time, but I really would love a beautiful real leather one. I think this Whistles one is the absolute bomb. I'd also be happy with an All Saints one... you know, I'm not fussy.

The Miu Miu sunnies wouldn't go a miss either.

 

 

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BANDEAU.

 

Glamorous Red Leaf Print Baneau c/o

Glamorous Croc Pool Sliders

Vintage jeans

Asos Sunnies

So yesterday I had a really nice relaxing day. Ever since I have been back from holiday its been go go go, and I've been working everyday. If I haven't been at work I've been working on my business & website that i'm in the process of setting up. So I took advantage of the glorious sun yesterday, popped to the shop to get a magazine and tried to just chill out. 

I didn't do my hair and make up all day, (which you can probably tell from the no close up shots!) and it was just lovely.

While I was on holiday I did get some pretty beasty accidental bikini strap marks, so this bandeau is my new weapon to try and banish them. I love the print on it, it's got that whole tropical leafy thing going on that's everywhere at the moment. It's a summertime winner! They also have matching bottom on Glamorous.com which you can find right here.

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