THE GIRL WHO STOLE VINTAGE

(I’m wearing: Topshop flares, H&M top, Jeffrey Campbell...

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:20:46 +0100

(I’m wearing: Topshop flares, H&M top, Jeffrey Campbell Litas, MINA UK Blazer)

FLORALS AND FLARES

I’ve dug out my flares! Always a wardrobe staple of mine that I can never seem to throw out, some people hate flares, I love them! They feel retro; they’re comfortable and make my legs look mega long. I’m after a few pairs this summer to wear with two beautiful tasseled vintage tops I own, and vintage capes I’m planning on buying!

This time I’ve paired them with this super pretty floral blazer from the lovely people at MINA UK perfect to match my slouchy 70s style the gorgeous print is making me crave summer even more! When we do finally get a peep of the sunshine I plan on wearing this with my vintage denim cut offs and gladiators or my tailored black trousers for work. MINA UK does pretty clothing with a vintage feel; which is why I wanted to take a 70s twist with this printed blazer.

The 90’s the 60s and now 70s there’s always some era I’m trying to tap into!

(I’m wearing: GIRL STOLE black maxi dress, H&M top, Beyond...

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:57:00 +0100

(I’m wearing: GIRL STOLE black maxi dress, H&M top, Beyond Retro beanie, Jeffrey Campbell cut out boots, Forever 21 necklace)

ALL BLACK EVERYTHING

Going gothic with my GIRL STOLE chiffon maxi dress, a complete contrast to my last post but if you read my blog you’ll know that that’s how I like to dress! Apart from the GIRL STOLE VINTAGE collection which I can’t help but love this DRESS is my favourite out of the GIRL STOLE range. It’s a dress that is so easy to wear and can be styled in so many ways it’s hard for me not to love.

Pretty and dressy enough to wear with heels, a biker jacket and statement jewellery as it is with biker boots or sandals and flowers in your hair my penchant for easy dressing came tied in a bow with this little number!

This day I decided to venture out in all back comfort, opting to keep a little warmer and layer a top underneath and wear my beanie, the weather is pissing me off no end at the minute and the never ending argument I’m having with myself over weather ill need to go out in tights is getting irritating. I don’t think I meant to look so ‘all black everything’ but I kind of like the gothic 90s look this outfit has kind of taken on, what do you think???

(I’m wearing: Primark jacket, SUPERCALAFASHIONISTIC tee from...

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:47:06 +0100

(I’m wearing: Primark jacket, SUPERCALAFASHIONISTIC tee from GIRLSTOLE, Firetrap jeans, Helen Rochfort bag)

OH SINDY!

I’ve cheated…..I’ve cheated on Barbie with Sindy! But it was oh so worth it when I saw this amazing Helen Rochfort Sindy bag! Pink, kitsch, retro, girly, hand sparkled with little diamonds and has a diamond clasp; it has Sindy on the front and a postcard written by her just for me on the back! YES REALLY!

I’ve actually met the lovely lady herself so have had the chance to see Helens amazing collection up close. Bags, phone cases, watches and purses, All amazing and most of them look good enough to eat….literally! So I’m really excited to finally have my mitts on this amazing Sindy bag.

The collection is part of an official collaboration with SINDY, It’s limited edition collection of 200 handbags that are all made to order you can get Sindy in NYC, Sindy in Paris or Sindy in London and I love every one of them.

In my opinion this bag shouldn’t be styled too over the top which is why I’ve kept the rest of my outfit quite simple. Nothing says simple like jeans and a white tee, but this isn’t any white tee this is the amazing SUPERCALAFASHIONISTIC Dripping Chanel tee that we are now selling though GIRLSTOLE.COM. As soon as I seen this tee I had to have it, I’ve worn it with denim cut offs, my pinafore dress and now my ripped jeans and a Sindy bag, Versatile to say the least! Keeping in with the pink on my bag, I’ve worn my H&M pink court shoes and kept it plain with my Primark open jacket.

Would you cheat on Barbie with Sindy….COURSE YOU WOULD!

BITS AND BOBS 1.Roses 2.Chelsea 3.Cherry Blossom 4.Lavender Bags...

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:25:02 +0100

BITS AND BOBS

1.Roses 2.Chelsea 3.Cherry Blossom 4.Lavender Bags 5.Elvis & Brian 6.Pretty Shops 7.Colombia Road 8.Bag from a Spanish market 9.Paris

(I’m wearing: River Island dress, ASOS top, Jeffrey...

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:34:00 +0100

(I’m wearing: River Island dress, ASOS top, Jeffrey Campbell boots, Vintage sunglasses)

90s THROWBACK

I’m being a really bad blogger with this post….feel like I photographed this outfit years ago. But I’ve been soooooo busy, everything is back logged! Have I mentioned to you all I’ve launched my own website…GIRLSTOLE.COM ???? Not sure if I’ve announced that one enough yet! MY OWN WEBSITE……GIRLSTOLE.COM YAY!

Anyways back to my outfit, I love this pinafore dress, I got it in the River Island sale for £12! I couldn’t believe it when I was looking through the sale section; I’ve been after a midi length pinafore dress for aaaaages for work and all if a sudden this beaut popped up. It’s literally the perfect dress, I’m sure you will see a lot more of it.

It was a rare sunny day in London so I decided to see how it would work with my high neck ASOS crop top and cut out Jeffrey Campbell boots. Along with the dark lips and round sunnies It felt very 90s and I was glad of it because I’ve been trying to match this top with a few of my midi skirts and it doesn’t quite look right, but I like it with my pinafore.

The sunglasses I’m wearing are actually antique! I got them from an antique collectors shop when I was in the Cotswolds and I love them, they cost about a 5er and are my fave round glasses, I like to think they’ve seen a lot of very cool things. And although they really do keep out the sun, for some reason I’m frowning like I’m about to punch someone.

I love the 90s look that’s around at the minute I’ve channelled it into our GIRL STOLE LOOKBOOK and makes a nice change to the usual 50s and 60s silhouettes I like to wear. Layers, biker boots, baggy dresses and grungy shirts, it’s all mega comfy and now so it seems, pretty stylish too

(I’m wearing: Topshop dress, Firetrap jacket, Jeffrey Campbell...

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:54:00 +0100

(I’m wearing: Topshop dress, Firetrap jacket, Jeffrey Campbell litas, Alexander Wang bag)

A NEW LOOK.

My fringe is back! Not quite sure how this actually happened because all I was supposed to be doing was getting a trim, and having my cousin Olivia try out a new hair style on me and I ended up with a full fringe being cut back in, after the initial ‘oh shit I was supposed to be growing my hair’ five mins panic, I was glad I did. I feel like myself again and my hair really needed sprucing up.

Saturday in London was a fairly sunny day so after a mammoth drinking session on Friday to celebrate the launch of GIRLSTOLE.COM (YAY!!!) We decided to get dressed up and hit the local pub for a mender and some nice food, staying in bed all day Saturday would have been a bad idea, sometimes there’s nothing better for a hangover than more of the same!

The dress I’m wearing is from Topshop and its now in the sale, Ive had my eye on this for a while now so as soon as saw it in the sale I had to grab it, the color is super pretty, I really like the pale and interesting look this dress gives and I love midi length dresses and shirt dresses so this one ticks all the boxes! I dug out my Sunday Girl for Firetrap leather jacket which has the most amazing detailing on it and paired then both with my Jeffrey Campbell boots, keeping with the black and nude look I went for my Alexander Wang bag which is a great colour for summer and headed off to the pub. Heels, red lippy, pub grub and a few pints of larger made for a very happy Saturday indeed.

On April 25th 2012 Lauren and I sat outside a cafe on...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:41:09 +0100

On April 25th 2012 Lauren and I sat outside a cafe on Melrose Ave, scoffing pancakes and pondering a potential new business venture. After much blog-aligning, sweat and tears we can finally announce that exactly one year to the day we will be launching our very own AH-MAZE-BALLS fashion-fuelled space on’t t’interweb - GIRLSTOLE.COM

Having successfully run an online vintage boutique via ASOS Marketplace for a couple of years now I was was ready to take things to the next level and who better to join me on my clothing quest than the mini yet mighty online marketing minx that is my now partner in crime Lauren. So with support from the incredible Prince’s Trust Enterprise Scheme we put our mad skills to the test to create a fashion force to be reckoned with. Kind of like Power Rangers but with cooler costumes.

Not only will GIRLSTOLE.COM stock amazing pre-loved apparel and affordable trend pieces, it will also house a whole host of boombastic up-and-coming brands. Rather than rolling out repeats of what you’ll spy on other sites here at GIRLSTOLE.COM we have made a commitment to building a community of untapped talent. From the brands we stock to the peeps we use for our photoshoots - EVERYONE should have their time to shine and we hope to provide the spotlight.

For us fashion is all about inspiration not aspiration. It’s about taking an era, a trend or a ‘look’ and making it your own no matter your style or mood. So go ahead and don your Dr Marten’s with a flamboyant ball gown or throw a Peruvian poncho over super skinnies and skyscraper heels. We double dare you.

GIRLSTOLE.COM launches on 25.04.13 at 4.25pm.

(I’m wearing: Vintage cardigan, ASOS blouse, Firetrap jeans,...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:14:00 +0100

(I’m wearing: Vintage cardigan, ASOS blouse, Firetrap jeans, H&M shoes, Marc Jacobs bag, Chanel earrings)

ASSEZ MOHAIR ROSE

Back blogging……I’ve been neglecting my blog lately due to my life being crazy busy! You will probably know from my twitter that I’m back out working again, I’m trying to re-do my flat and the wheels of GIRLSTOLE.COM are fully in motion! I feel like my life at the minute is a little backlogged, my blog posts are backlogged, my work is backlogged and I’ve got a ‘to-do’ list to do LAST WEEK.

I wore this outfit when I had a little time to go enjoy some fashion fabulousness down at the POP PR and MOTEL ROCKS press days (more to follow) and like most my outfits it was put together last minute and based around me feeling fat, must do something about that soon………..Anyways, mohair, denim, pink, purple, messy hair and polka dots don’t sound like they should work but for me they kind of did. I like the contrast prints and textures and most of all I LOVE the cardigan.

Bought from a vintage shop in Paris on my last trip with the girls I spied this little beaut hanging up for a steal at 10 euros and had to have it, there was a little hole in the back that I’ve mended. I think if you find a really special piece of vintage you should never be afraid to buy alter it afterwards, it’s easily done.

This outfit is easy, wearable, and fun with the right amount of girly thrown in; you can expect to see this yeti cardigan a lot more!

(I’m Wearing: Firetrap jeans, Primark coat, Ebay scarf, Urabn...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:40:00 +0100

(I’m Wearing: Firetrap jeans, Primark coat, Ebay scarf, Urabn Outfitters satchel, Jeffrey Campbell Roscoe boots, Beyond Retro beanie

A WALK IN THE PARK

This blog post is a little different to some of my others it’s a day out/outfit post rolled into one I suppose, sometimes I might like what I’m wearing and want to share it on my blog but I can’t be bothered posing/pouting and going into detail, this day was one of those days, I actually prefer outfit posting this way. The best thing about this outfit for me is my shoes…..my JC cut out boots are back on my feet after months of hibernation, sure sign that warmer weather is on the horizon!

I think I’ve blogged about Crystal Palace Park before and told you all how beautiful it is, last time we were there the place was covered in sleet and snow so it was nice to see it in the sunshine for the first time this year. There’s nothing I like more than to get out the house and go for big walks, there’s plenty of park space in London and Crystal Palace Park is my favourite, perfect for bank holiday strolls, beard and batdog are in this post too!

Things are very busy at the minute I’m working, working on the house, and GIRL STOLE is launching very soon (more on that later) so sometimes it’s nice to just walk and clear your head. Spending the days getting out of the house to walk batdog gives me time to think and mentally note down a TO-DO List. I’m planning to restore a bunch of furniture (BLOG POST TO FOLLOW) I bought about 6 months ago! my £15 vintage table I had big ideas for is still in the dining room looking old and sad. I’ve got chairs, a table and a vintage dresser. I’ve got soil, new tools and flowers to sort out the garden but I’ve started nothing so I’m determined to get started ASAP.

If you live south of the river, when the weather gets nicer I urge you to come explore some of the parks, Crystal Palace is a must as is Dulwich, pretty greenery and water that may be man-made but reminds me of home and makes me happy when I need time to think!

BITS AND BOBS 1.Spring 2.East London 3.Blitz Vintage 4.Paris...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:24:00 +0100

BITS AND BOBS

1.Spring 2.East London 3.Blitz Vintage 4.Paris 5.Boy London Punks 6.Chelsea 7.Vintage Sparkle 8.Colombia Road 9.Patisserie 10.Coffee

(I’m wearing: GIRLSTOLEVINTAGE dress, H&M shoes, Mulberry...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:19:00 +0100

(I’m wearing: GIRLSTOLEVINTAGE dress, H&M shoes, Mulberry Lilly bag, Vintage Kenneth Cole belt)

PINK TO MAKE THE BOYS WINK.

It seemed at one point Easter weekend was going to be a bit of a let-down, me and Swede went on a bit of a party binge with all the excitement of work finishing on a Thursday. So on Friday our planned Easter Sunday lunch seemed a long way off!

But with the help of some hangover breakfast, pink lipstick and a pretty dress we headed out to our local for Sunday lunch and a mender. I’ve said before that there’s nothing better than wearing a pretty dress and some heels to help you pull yourself round if you’re feeling down in the dumps and the same applies for a hangover!

The dress I’m wearing is from my own GIRL STOLE VINTAGE collection it’s one of those ‘I should have sold but had to keep’ dresses, it fits perfectly and I love that its monochrome, you can pair it with any colour, but Sunday I decided pink was the colour. I wanted to wear my H&M pink shoes and now spring is on the horizon…..I think, I’ve been using my Mulberry Lilly bag a lot more.

This outfit may be a little dressy to hit the local pub but getting dressed up in your Easter best has always been the way in my family, so whether I’m home or in London fresh or with a hangover, Easter Sunday ALWAYS calls for a pretty dress.

I LEFT MY HEART IN PARIS. Paris is one of my favorite cities...

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:03:00 +0100

I LEFT MY HEART IN PARIS.

Paris is one of my favorite cities in the world, weather it’s hot and sunny or grey and raining there’s a romantic quality about the city you don’t get anywhere else.

This trip was a girl’s day out day trip spent with my two favorite ladies, Lauren and Emma. We booked tickets way back and all of a sudden the time came around to hit the streets of Paris! I’ve been to pars a few times now, you can check out both my previous posts HERE and HERE and my favorite Paris outfit post HERE I’ve done the tourist route and spent time in my favorite district Le Marais, so it was nice to go with the flow this time and not feel like I had to blog every single pretty thing I walked past…..there’s lots of them in Paris!

As usual with Paris the architecture never gets old and the Eiffel tower still takes my breath away every time I see it. We took a boat ride this time that took us all the way down to Notre Dame so I got to see the city from a different angle. We walked along pretty streets, ate even prettier macaroons, shopped for vintage, had afternoon tea and swooned over the Eiffel tower, it was the perfect girls day out!

Is it the fringe, the beautiful actors, the music or the fact...

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:03:16 +0000

Is it the fringe, the beautiful actors, the music or the fact that Paris has gone to my head after spending the day there yesterday? Whatever it is it’s made me fall in LOVE with the new Prada mini movie for their new fragrance Candy.

This short film was made by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola the duo who directed the amazing moonrises Kingdom, All together there are three short clips and I love them all. I love it when brands get their fashion video/movies this right.

I don’t know which bit I love the most…. the French accents, the car, the weird dancing at the end, Lea Seydoux’s fringe or the way he shouts SUPRIEEEEEEEE when holding the birthday cake….perfection.

(I’m wearing: Topshop pinafore, Urban Outfitters shirt, Vintage...

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:28:00 +0000

(I’m wearing: Topshop pinafore, Urban Outfitters shirt, Vintage coat, Topshop heels, Alexander Wang diego bag, ASOS hat)

FLOWERS IN THE RAIN

Ladies and gents say hello to the latest addition to my ever expanding collection of coats! I’ve been after a sheepskin number for a while now and never been able to find one that was right until I spied this baby on eBay! Perfect fit and the perfect colour it was love at first sight.

AAAAAND! I’ve finally got my hands on a pinafore dress! I’ve needed to get hold of one of these for ages it’s the perfect dress to go with all my vintage shirts and blouses, I’ve wore it this time with a slight 70s feel to it, paired with my flowery shirt, floppy hat and my amazing new Topshop heels I felt a whole lot of 70s flower power going on.

I’m in love with these new wedges; they are the perfect summer heel and also look good with thick tights. I think the 70s is a look I’m going to be going for a lot this summer, I’ve dug out all my flared jeans and found a crotchet top I bought a couple of summers ago. You will probably see this look re-done and re-done over the coming weeks, I’m feeling very 70s at the minute, and cant wait for the nicer weather to come along so I can really get into the era!

BITS AND BOBS 1.Pretty church, Chelsea 2.Vintage scarfs at Blitz...

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:00:00 +0000

BITS AND BOBS

1.Pretty church, Chelsea 2.Vintage scarfs at Blitz Vintage 3.Lavender at Colombia Road Flower Market 4.Red Telephone Box 5.The Shrimp, History of the Kings Road Exhibition 6.Colombia Road 7.Dog club 8.Blitz Vintage 9.Chelsea flower market 10.My new gardening tools.

(I’m wearing: Pop Boutique dress, H&M polo neck, Primark...

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:14:00 +0000

(I’m wearing: Pop Boutique dress, H&M polo neck, Primark coat, Chanel pumps)

SIXTIES MONOCHROME

Some days I feel that I dress so 60s or so 70s that I look like I’m in fancy dress, this outfit was wore on one of those days…

Photographing in black and white for a change the dress I’m wearing in this post is from Pop Boutique. I’ve wore it before on my blog and it’s about as 1960s as you’re going to get, POP do amazing retro inspired pieces that really make you feel like you’ve gone back in time!

I’ve layered up this time with a polo neck, tights and my amazing Primark coat, I love this coat, it’s going to be amazing in spring, it feels chic and ladylike and goes perfectly with my Chanel quilted pumps…. I like to experiment with clothes and if I end up looking a little too over the top retro then so be it, fashion should be fun and this dress is one of my favourite dresses to ‘dress up in’……..

COLOMBIA ROAD FLOWER MARKET. It may have been raining and grey...

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 22:49:00 +0000

COLOMBIA ROAD FLOWER MARKET.

It may have been raining and grey on Sunday but that wasn’t going to stop me, Beard and Batdog visiting Colombia Road Flower Market. I’ve been dying to get down there for ages so I can wander around in the sun wearing a flowing pretty dress, while carrying my flowers in a basket but seen as the weather in London at the minute is either rain, wind or snow my romantic version wasn’t to be….. Nevertheless I still had a lovely morning, wrapped in my fur and armed with my camera.

The title of this post says it all if you’re not familiar with the flower market, but that’s not all Colombia Road has to offer, there’s coffee shops, cafes, pubs, home ware shops and the cutest fabric shop that I had to go buy something from (buttons I don’t actually need) some shops are a little overpriced but I suppose you are always going get those kind of shops when you end up somewhere as busy as Colombia Road. We bumped into some friends and there amazing little dog Brian, who is cute as a button and had his hair in a top knot! This in turn attracted a dog in a coat and a dog in a bag…not only flowers you see.

The flowers on the other hand aren’t expensive at all; I got a beautiful bouquet of tulips and hyacinths for £5 and about 30 bulbs for my flower boxes for £6. I’ve not done gardening before, but Ive came up with a new moto….’taking up gardening to curb partying’ (see how long that lasts) and now summer is on its way I want to make the roof terrace as pretty as possible and I’ve two empty flower boxes to fill up so I’ve ordered myself some liberty print matching gardening tools and I’m going to get to work with my new bulbs……wish me luck.

(I’m wearing: Firetrap fur, Firetrap jeans, Coachella tee,...

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:37:54 +0000

(I’m wearing: Firetrap fur, Firetrap jeans, Coachella tee, Topshop boots, Beyond Retro beanie, Marc Jabcobs bag.)

FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS.

Ripped denim, fur, heels, beanie and band tee. How many different styles can you wear at once…..A lot apparently.

Attending a Topshop event that turned into a wild goose chase round town with Lauren this is another one of my outfit mash ups that I actually ended up liking I was totally taken over by black fur and red lipstick!

I love the fail safe look of ripped denim with music tees, high heels and leather; it’s laid back and sexy at the same time….. But since London has been continuously cold a massive fur and beanie got added on instead.

My beanie saved another bad hair day, my Coachella merchandise tee goes perfectly with my jeans and check out my FUR! Monster, massive and over the top I’m in love with it, its perfect for wearing over party dresses or just for when you want to make an outfit, like denim, that little bit more glam…..

BITS AND BOBS 1.Tulips atChelsea Flower Market 2.Ossie Clark...

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:10:58 +0000

BITS AND BOBS

1.Tulips atChelsea Flower Market 2.Ossie Clark vintage gowns/ History of the Kings road exhibition 3.Red telephone box 4.White roses 5.Blitz Vintage 6.Pretty white townhouses 7.Parklife 8.Lacoste Live, Shoreditch house 9.Chelsea Farmers Market 10.David Bowie (History of the Kings Road exhibition)

(I’m wearing: Ebay tee and skirt, Primark jacket, Nicole...

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:04:00 +0000

(I’m wearing: Ebay tee and skirt, Primark jacket, Nicole Richie sunglasses, vintage bag pearls and boots, Micheal Kors watch)

WHAT I WORE TO LONDON FASHION WEEK: DAY 2

This whole outfit was decided on a whim, I was going to wear my skirt and t-shirt with JC Litas, a black jacket and my beanie, but like most people during fashion week I had a ‘NOTHING FITS PROPERLY…WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR!’ meltdown. After giving myself a shake I decided to style this outfit in a way that felt comfortable to me, and that made me decide to style it pretty, feminine and vintage.

Also this outfit may be the most affordable outfit I’ll ever wear to fashion week, my net skirt and Céline blogger tee is from eBay, my jacket is from Primark, my sunglasses are Nicole Richie and my shoes, bag and pearls are vintage, but as I’ve previously said, if it looks good on me I’ll wear it, Primark eBay or Net-a-Porter I don’t care where it’s from.

This day round Somerset house was maybe my favourite day, chatting, photographing and street styling I met some extremely lovely ladies that Lauren had got to know over the weekend, three in particular….Laura Jodie and Kavita. It was great to meet and get to know the girls and realise that there are some really friendly ladies out there who blog for the love of fashion and want to meet like-minded people. I was also snapped for cosmopolitan in this outfit by my favourite blogger ‘Miss B’ from A girl a style, super lovely lady, we chatted about our shared love of Chanel!

With this outfit, (affordable and thrown together) and the girls I met this day I came away from fashion week with a different outlook on it, it’s only scary, snobby and cliquey if you make it that way, fashion week is fun, its a celebration of London’s amazing fashion and style and I can’t wait for the next one!