London

I've just got back from london and for a small town sea side girl like myself it opened my eyes to the inspiration of dirty smog and take out food!

After a two and a half hour train journey through the country we got the tube to get some light shopping in. Of course with luggage you get a little in the way so it didnt last long.

The hotel, apparently a hilton although we saw no proof was OK. Bec arrived at about half four, so we grabbed some food at Nando's (another new experience for me!) then aquired some alcohol before heading back.

Two hours and a nose bleed later we set off to see the beautiful people that are Brand New at Wembley Arena. Bec's nose decided to start bleeding all over again on the way in so without getting bags checked we were rushed inside.

Now the source that was the slightly drunk friendly scotish guys who were stood behind us, said that Brand New are officially splitting up. Now this is possible as they have been together along time and there was non of the usual american chit chat but I am very hopeful this source is incorrect!

The lack of chit chat in my opinion made the gig better. They came on, did there bit (very well) and left. It disobeyed the general encore rule and was interesting and individual - fit the style well!

On the note of style anyone who has been to london before will understand what I mean when i say london is THE place for styles! Everyone had a different look and you could tell the locals a mile off and not because they weren't doing the gormless lost face I pulled on regular occasions!


Recently my style has changed dramatically from quite concervative to more unique and more me. This is due to a different uni and a broader understanding of fashion along with a recent ex boyfriend. Being in london made me feel at home as alot of people i saw had a similar weird twist on vintage retro fashion. Coming from what must be the smallest town in the world - where I look a little out of place and dated to going to London where people do what they want and are quite arty and expressive was a massive eye opener to how mad fashion can be. The inspiration and ideas were flying at me from all angles!

So after yet another of my rambles I will sum up the weekend...... London is amazing - I want to live/work there.......... Brand New - I will be very sad if that was the last time I see you/you guys were amazing (if you dont know who they are please find out!)

Peace <3

Crocs

I think almost everyone has a family member who wears them. I infact have a few! My 46 year old auntie and my two little cousins. Upon hearing of this fact I almost disowned them - crocs could be causing the breaking of family bonds in my opinion as they continue to fool people. This is bad enough for the young children being bought them by 'loving' parents, although being young has the advantage your so cute you can get away with murder. I however am more concerned with the population of middle aged people wearing them not just at home, BUT IN PUBLIC!!!! :o


I understand I am possibly ailenating a huge percentage of the population with this rant, but I wonder why anyone would want to wear shoes without socks (i am not a fan of the foot). The croc in my opinion is just a poor replacment for my childhood holiday friend the gelly shoe! However the difference is that jelly shoes were a purly holiday shoe - people knew wearing them around in the UK was a rediculous idea.


To make matters more serious for fellow croc haters they are doing so well they have specialised croc stores where you can decorate your crocs (similar to build a bear i think, just without the cute bear), BUT celebs are wearing them!


I have to admit that this is one craze I dont think i'll ever get my head around..... Children - ok your little, noone blames you. Adults - are you seriously wearing the same shoes chefs wear on the basis they can go through the dishwasher?


I feel it is a slippery slope and hope all you croc haters the best of luck in avoiding these HORRIBLE shoes.


x

Lady GaGa

I have to admit that i have a MASSIVE crush on this woman! She is completely herself and knows her own style. Having never had an interest in Madonna I can't say if the Ga is more or less inspirational as a whole, but she has had a huge effect on my life and my views on fashion in general. It is impossible to copy cat this style with out looking like a complete looser however drawing inspiration from her creates some amazing original outfits!

This being my first blog i thought it appropriate to dedicate to one of the most recent influences to high street fashion!