I'm a little bit shy, a bit strange and a little bit manic.

Religion 'Thelma' jacket / leopard print top; h&m / skirt; topshop / vectra shoes; topshop / jewellery; various.

Firstly, HOW pleased am I that the new Blink 182 album leaked?! Hi 13 year old fan girl inside me going crazy for Travis. And Mark. And Tom. Could never choose! 

I bought this Religion jacket off ASOS last week and I fell in love with the arms of it. I love fitted arms on jackets, and this one has shoulder pads too which I feel balance out my pear shape - we'll ignore the fact my boyfriend said that it looks like a bin bag!

I don't have loads to say today as all I've been doing really is working. I'm so envious of everyone who got to be in London for Fashion Week but I've been enjoying looking at all the shows - it makes me sad though because I will never be able to afford such beautiful things! I'm also obsessing over the new Topshop Unique pieces, although the main pieces I wanted (not that I could afford them!) have sold out now such as the stunning dalmatian print shirt. I've got dalmatian print crazy recently with my shoes here, and I've bought these dalmatian print shoes and a dalmatian print skirt made by Charlene. 

I can never remember what I've said on my blog, so I'm sorry if I'm repeating. Over summer I've had a huge reading list as I was changing my course at Keele University from Media with Film Studies to English with Film Studies. This was a huge move for me because I've always loved media, all aspects, and always wanted to work in the media. I also never studied English at A-Level and have (or had, now, I hope!) a bare minimum knowledge in the subject. However, after working this summer I found that I had a bit of a flair for visual merchandising and making displays. I have always admired shop windows, staring at the outfits put together in stores but never really knowing who did it and certainly not realising that people actually did that as a career! So, long story short, I've cancelled the English switch and I'm sticking with Media and Film because after looking online that course seems more suitable. I'd love to start over and study an advertising course but I've already quit uni once so can't afford to restart for a third time! I'm on the hunt for some work experience now and hopefully I'll get to where I want to. In the mean time, any advice would be amazing! 

Sorry to ramble! I hope you're all enjoying the weekend and if you're one of the lucky few going into their first year at uni - you're going to have the best year ever! I wish I was going into my first year again! Good luck!

For now we are young, let us lay in the sun

aviator; topshop / shirt; vintage / skirt; vintage / shoes; ravel / necklace and rings; gifts/eBay
Can't believe it's been nearly two weeks since my last post! I've been so busy. I've been all over the country visiting friends, spending far too much money and drinking too much strawberry schnapps and sailor jerrys! Had such an amazing time in St Albans, Bude and Cardiff with my amazing friends. I'm really going to miss them when they all go back - and four of my best mates are in Canada/America! So jealous obviously.

I bought this skirt from SpanktVintage on the ASOS Marketplace. I love suede and this a-line shape is something which I think flatters my pear shape. Add to that the fact it's scalloped and there was no way I couldn't click 'add to cart'! I bought another couple of shirts from them too which you'll no doubt see on here shortly. I hadn't realised but the gorgeous El Chetcuti models for Spankt, she was the main reason I bought the items as they looked so good on her! She's just made the (right!) move from Tumblr to Blogger so make sure you take a look at her posts featuring outfits and her photography and styling! 

This shirt is another vintage piece which is absolutely stunning quality. It's a beautiful sheer material and I wish I'd photographed the bottom of it because it has the most gorgeous detail. It's got a french label on it and I don't know what it is but as soon as I spy that french label in something I'm eyeing up I immediately think; 'amazing quality and timeless' and have to buy it. Just look at the sleeves! I'm a little bit besotted. 

Finally, I love my new shoes! I found them in the ASOS outlet (my ASOS shipping subscription gets such a battering!) for £25 instead of £55 and I really love the dalmatian print on them! I'd love to find a dalmatian print item of clothing, either a skirt or a shirt I think, ready for autumn/winter. Another print I adore is 'whale shark' skin. It just looks like nothing I've seen before! Although I can't see that being an easily accessible print anytime soon..! 

When I said finally, I was wrong. I could do with some help! I'm trying to find some cheap-ish sheer black shirts in an oversized fit with a collar. I also was normal sleeves, not batwing. I'm willing to pay around £20 but I need two or three for some DIYs I want to do. If you know anywhere that I can find these please let me know! :) Thank you! Hope you've enjoyed your weekend - HOW much hype was there about the 'hurricane' hitting England? I think the most damage it caused was this to my hair!

I'm more and more replaced by my friends each night.

flag print shorts; lookbook store / vest top; h&m / brogues; primark / bag; my sisters / cuff; pamela love @ topshop / cellulite; my very own. yum!
I've edited these images in about 5 seconds each, they're really over-exposed because it was so sunny, sorry!

These shorts have been done and done, as has any sort of flag print, but I absolutely love them. I have a pair from Topshop but always find that their shorts are just too short - I hate when you can see the tops of thighs touching, but apart from when I was ill and dropped to six and a half (!) stone, my thighs have been getting very much 'cosier' since I entered puberty. So Topshop shorts are just a huge resounding NO. However, these beauts are a really good fit. They have that extra inch which just makes them, in my opinion, so much more flattering. I wish I'd done a comparison post now so that you could see how much more flattering these are. I also got another new pair of shorts with a Union Jack print on them which you'll no doubt see soon!

I've wanted some well fitting shorts for ages now, then all of a sudden two pairs came in a week! Typical. I have a really big bum which sticks out quite a lot so often shorts (and jeans, if I wore them) gape at the back. Anyone else have this and know how to make shorts fit better?

I decided to team this with an H&M vest top which is actually really long, so I tied it in a knot at the side - showed off my shorts a bit more too! These brogue-ey things are about 3 months old so I'm not sure if you'd still find them in store, but I picked them up for £3 instead of £15! They're so comfortable and everyone knows I'm a sucker for suede! This is also my new cuff which I am actually in (Pamela) Love with. I got it for £36 in the sale instead of £120! I think £36 is still a lot but it's really sturdy (old person word, no?) and I know it will last me for ages. Maybe I'm justifying myself a bit much...!

I'm moving into my flat tonight! Scary stuff! I'm then going away to see two of my best friends for a week - I'm going to St Albans for a couple of nights then to Bude in Cornwall. If any of you are about, give me an email - I have a few hours to spare and it'd be lovely to meet you! I'd better get ready for work - hope you all have a lovely day!


P.S. So excited I'm close to 400 followers, may have to do another giveaway! :)

come and see me and we'll brush up on bad habits

cape sleeved drop back shirt; lookbook store / black bodycon skirt; topshop / black bralet; topshop / studded slipper shoes; topshop / bag; my sisters / necklace; the indian shop, cyprus.

This is another piece I was sent by the lookbook store and again I am so pleased with it. It's sheer, but not that horrible crispy sheer chiffon these shirts are usually made of for this price, it's a really luxurious chiffon and so wearable. I love that it drops down at the back and the caped sleeves just add to the floaty feel. You can find it here and it's also available in apricot and black too.

I love wearing tops with low cut arm holes (like in my last post) and sheer tops at the moment with a bralet. I also have finally let go of my absolute abhorrence for a black bra under a white top - and I actually quite like this right now!

I don't really have much to say today I'm sorry, I've been working loads and I finally have a day off tomorrow! Don't forget to like Models Own on Facebook so that we can all get 50% off again!

england is mine, it owes me a living.

atomic bomb print top; lookbook store / black bodycon panelled skirt; topshop / studded bag; my sisters / studded pumps; topshop
Firstly, thank you for all your kinds comments, emails and tweets - it means so much honestly! This is a top that the lovely people at the Lookbook store sent me. You can find it here and I highly recommend it! It is also available in warmer colours which I love, I think I'll buy it when it's pay day! It's a really good fit, with low cut arms and a racer style back which calls out to be worn with a bralet like I have here. I love the longer fit and I teamed it with a black bodycon skirt to keep all the attention on the stunning print. I wore this to the cinema and was asked three times where it was from! I love these sort of photographic prints, so when I was emailed and told I could choose some items, this was at the top of my list.

Just to keep my blog open and honest, I didn't pay for this item. I have however bought some items from their store and would highly recommend them as a paying customer. I think their prices are excellent and they really strive to give you perfect service! Just like Lily says, I would never accept any form of payment in return for a positive recommendation on this blog.

I'm obsessed with galaxy prints at the moment and keep trying to do 'galaxy inspired' nails. This is Rimmel Black cherry with a cheap silver glitter caked on over the top. It's pretty chipped and gross here to be honest! I've just bought a gorgeous holographic nail varnish though I can't wait to try, and I'm trying to find a black glitter nail varnish to layer over deeper colours - but haven't had much luck finding one yet!

I bought a new dress yesterday which I can't decide whether to keep, I might do a keep or return post on it at some point. I wanted to wear it for my 21st birthday but I don't know if I want something a bit more special. It's this one anyway, what do you think? Where's your favourite high street store at the moment? And what are you wearing on your nails? I'm so nosy!