I think it's the weather

Recently i seem to have to been living in the same rotating circle of outfits. Because a) it's getting bloody nippy out there despite august having only just disappeared round the corner and i'm a cold-blooded lizard, b) working in a place where many people wear uniforms and you sit in a chair for 7+ hours does nothing for early-morning inspiration or lifting my mood and c) right now i can't say i've got many places to go to so what's the point of looking nice when no-one's looking? Yes, i know i should be constructing skirts from ripped newspaper (unlikely, although i would definitely consider making a Galliano inspired headpiece from it! Must look into that) and plastic grass to 'satisfy my creative urges', but honestly? I just can't be bothered. To spare you from my current hideous visage, then, this is what i wore to see the Debussy prom at the start of the week. Which was excellent in case anyone was wondering. I can always hope, right..?

Haha.

Shirt - Jack Wills. Shorts - Topshop via Ebay. Socks - Topshop. Bag - Ebay. Clogs - Swedish Hasbeens. Belt - mum's.

Somehow a back-to-school vibe crept in here somewhere; i'm not quite sure how. Must be the influence of seeing the little children in my old secondary school - for i am now of course old and grey now i'm off to uni - wearing their uniforms. I didn't realise it when i bought it but i love the contrasting white collar on the shirt. I'm normally vehemently against being an Aberzombie with Jack Wills and the like but it was reduced and it doesn't scream the label so i thought well, why not indeed.

I know my head's missing here and my posture is awful but i took these in a rush just before we left. And another thing. I've got a bone to pick with these socks. My New Look ones stay up better, and they were cheaper. Plus these have pretty heart buttons that are SUPPOSED to be folded over into a sock-turnover type thing but then the height they're at makes my legs look short. Sort it outtt Topshop.

I've got a whole long (well, medium at any rate) list of ideas for posts so expect great things! Or not. But i have been posting more regularly, be proud! Not that i've got much else to do...except for shop, of course - Ebay is always there for me in times of need. Or joy. Or during procrastination. Or anytime, really! Love'n'hugs to you Ebay.

In which I post outfits and talk about food.

One of my favourite places in the world is Spitalfields market, and one the people i like best is my friend Lucy. (Hi Lucy! See, i said i'd say hello. Thank you for a lovely day!) These two factors made today a HAPPY day. Essentially we went shopping, ate lots and that's about it. WHat else do you need in life??

I nearly bought: a pair of leopard print harem pants and a fake-mcqueen-skull-print baggy cardigan with elbow pads.

I ate: sweets from an old fashioned stripy bag. Lunch at Patisserie Valerie.

I wore:

Top - vintage. Shorts - Topshop via Ebay. Blazer - Topshop. Tights - Urban Outfitters. Shoes - Office.

I put this together in five minutes, pulled from the pile on my floor. No, i haven't tidied my room yet. Yes, i know i treat my clothes badly. I love you, clothes. Don't lose faith, i will tidy up eventually. Promise. Anyway. I was going to wear this:

Dress - Absolute Vintage. Belt - my mum's old one. Lets call it vintage. Leggings - H&M. Shoes - Ebay. I think they might be Laura Ashley.

But when i pulled it from the ironing pile this morning i realised the sides were only held together with running stitch, possibly making for an embarrassing dress/undone scenario. My lovely mother had sewn it up for me by the time i got home. I might wear it tuesday, i'm going to a prom (Debussy's La Mer if anyone's interested. Who's excited? What, no-one?! I know i am!). I bought this dress on my birthday shopping trip to Brick Lane which i can't remember if i've mentioned here on here or not before. I thought as there was a vague locational link i'd post some of the stuff i bought and finally got around to photographing! Yayyy for my organisational skills.

Other stuff i bought:

Aran jumper! Warm and cosy! Wanted one for ages. Bought one from Ebay but too short in arms and body. This is perfect. Almost makes me long for cooler weather!

Top - Lazy Oaf. Blazer - Primark. Shorts - vintage. Shoes - Pierre Hardy for Gap.

I found these shorts today! They were in the men's section and they are nice, and fit suprisingly well considering. Remind me slightly of toothpaste, i think it's the stripes.

I quite like my hair here. Had another experience today like the little girl from yesterday. This woman came up to me and said 'i just saw your hair. It's amazing, fucking fantastic!' and then walked off. I love London.

Coming up this week: nothing much. I'll post according to exciting events in my life, which are thin on the ground right now. But you never know! A well-dressed alien may crash land on the planet tomorrow. In which case i'll be right there!

When I grow up I want to be a princess

I attempted to see the Grace Kelly exhibition at the V&A yesterday. I failed because we didn't book tickets, but the permanent fashion exhibition was interesting anyway. I took manyyyy pictures with the bad iphone camera so i'll spare people the trouble of squinting through the gloom - what's up with the lighting in there anyway?! - and just post the best ones.

Festa & Co bodice and skirt from 1895-1900. The waist here was so tiny! The colours reminded me of an ice cream sunday.

Tracy Emin for Longchamps suitcase from 2004. I just liked the quote. Definitely too small for my wardrobe though - this size is more like a handbag!

Gorgeous Mcqueen dress! From S/S'10. It had its own glass case and i stood with my nose literally pressed against the glass staring at it from every angle. I want to eat it.

This is unrelated but i couldn't resist the expression on his face. It's a Japanese armour mask. They went into battle with fake beards attached to their masks!

Finally this is what i wore!

Dress - Kate Moss for Topshop. Tutu - Beyond Retro. Jacket - vintage. Tights - Primark. Shoes - Office. Hair bow that because of recent hair dying events looks nothing like my hair - H&M.

Kind of princess inspired. The tutu provided puff. It took up nearly two whole seats on the train.

I took this one because i took some inspiration from Japanese street style and wanted a photo in front of this vaguely appropriate painting. I look cross-eyed but i'm not, honestly.

Highlight of the day was after lunch when i was walking through the courtyard with the paddling water feature thing. This little girl was running past me, did a literal double take, stopped and looked me up and down, looking amazed. She ran to her mum and pointed at me. I waved. This is the effect i hope to inspire. I hope she thought i was dressed up as a princess, because i wouldn't deny it...