Belle from bellevintage (a blog I highly, HIGHLY recommend) has tagged me in this lovely post! I've never been tagged before so I'm pretty chuffed, haha. Anyway, if you fancy knowing a little more about me, read on!
What is your favourite fashion accessory?
I go through phases actually; a few years ago it was earrings, then it was bags (I do like my bags), now I'm going through a bit of a scarf phase, I have a gorgeous one my mum bought me years ago from Zara, it's black with all kinds of colourful metallic thread and I adore it! Oh, and my engagement ring of course (getting the real one in about a month, soooo excited!)
Who's your fashion role model? (In real life and YouTube/Blogging)
I don't really have one person I try to emulate; I really like Glee's Rachel and Gossip Girl's Blair-style outfits, with clashing prints, knee socks, ladylike skirts/blouses and of course BOWS, I've always had a thing about bows so when Gossip Girl came out I was in my element! I don't really follow that many fashion bloggers and I don't try to copy their style, I just like looking at their outfits and trying to work out if any elements would fit with mine! My favourites are Gem Fatale, Belle Vintage and Flying Saucer.
What do you always carry with you?
My phone, can't leave the house without it...it makes me nervous...oh dear I'm attached to my phone! Also my keys, a pen and some kind of lip product.
What would you describe your style as?
A mishmash. Where I grew up people tend to dress the same, in jeans, rather uninspiring tops and Converse/ballet pumps. It's all very well but it's not really fashion-forward... Before I came to uni I wouldn't dare show my legs off, now I'm rarely seen out of tights and gone are the days when I used to buy umpteen pairs of jeans! I like wearing shorts or skirts or dresses, so I'd say my style is more ladylike with a nod to fashion trends.
Favourite: jeans, sunglasses or heels?
Like I said in the previous post, I don't really do jeans anymore, and whilst I own a couple of pairs of sunnies they don't come out very often given the weather here! So I'd say heels, I love my heels, I don't love what they do to my feet but I do love the way they make my legs look!
What inspired you to blog about fashion?
I'm not really a fashion blogger, I do like my clothes-shopping but I prefer blogging about make-up. I'm a little obsessed with make-up at the moment! I started this blog because I hoped it'd make me a bit more adventurous with the way I do my make-up, and it's helped a bit, I've started using products I never would have before (such as cheek stains or eyeshadows) and I think a lot more about what I put on my face, it's not just me slapping on a bit of Maybelline Dream Mousse and a bit of mascara anymore!
What is your favourite fashion store/shop?
I'm partial to a bit of Jane Norman (but rarely do I buy anything that's full price there!), also Topshop, New Look, H&M, Dorothy Perkins...the usual suspects. One shop I love looking at online but never actually buy anything is Miss Selfridge, it's sadly out of my budget, but I adore their clothes!
What is your favourite fabric in clothing?
I love the way leather jackets/bags/shoes smell...also soft cashmere jumpers are a favourite of mine, I have one from M&S which is just so snuggly and feels great to put on.
Who is your favourite designer?
Alas I lack the money to afford designer stuff! I do own a Chloe Paddington bag my fiance bought off ebay for my birthday this year, I adore it, so for bags I'll say Chloe, and clothes, well, I like Chanel and Marc Jacobs but I can't really offer a proper opinion as I've never tried any of it on! I'm strictly a high street girl at the moment and I'm quite happy that way!
Who/what inspires your style?
I love 50s style clothes, the whole hourglass silhouette is great because I'm quite busty so it really flatters me. Thankfully that style is quite 'in' at the moment so I have to make the most of it! I do go through magazines and blogs but rarely do I find anyone with my body shape so my style is all about looking at what other people wear and trying to find things that will work for me. I've found tailored things and clothes that show off my legs are okay on me, most trendy clothes just don't suit me at all so I can't really be inspired by trends!
What would you choose to do - buy something in high quality or make it yourself if you could?
I am a real dud at making things myself, I draw the line at art, so I'd be more likely to buy something high quality! (And then treasure it, stroke it, never take it out in the rain, etc...)
4 things in my bag
* My purse (I've made the mistake of leaving it at home one too many times)
* My phone
* Lipbalm
* Something to read
4 things in my purse
* Ancient receipts (I'm really bad at throwing things away)
* My rail card, bus pass, debit card, etc
* My 'carte de sejour' from home
* The odd copper coin...I'm really bad at carrying cash...
4 favourite things in my bedroom
* My photos, I have millions, a lovely collage poster my best mate made me, a photo of my mum and I in Paris 4 years ago, a photo of Jon and I after getting engaged, I love them all.
* My shoe cupboard, finally I have decent storage!
* My make-up box, it's covered in pictures of cupcakes and is really kitsch and cute.
* My duvet. I know it sounds weird but it's just the perfect size and really soft and I love just snuggling up under it...okay I'll stop now.
4 things I've always wanted to do
* Visit India, Hong Kong and Australia, as well as New York!
* Live in Paris, even if it's just for a month or two. I want to be able to experience it as an actual citizen, not just a tourist. I'm a little bit obsessed with Paris...
* Own a Chanel 2.55. Guess I will save...and save...and save...
* Have my own pony! I was a really horsy kid and had pictures all over my walls and I even adopted a pony at Redwings Sanctuary and made my parents drive all the way to Norfolk so I could go see her...my dad always promised me a pony when I was little, I have yet to see this promise fulfilled!
4 things I'm currently into
* Brogues! Bought a pair in New Look last week and they're practically a part of me now, but it hasn't stopped me lusting after more...I'm incorrigible.
* Glee! Although this is a long-lasting obsession. The new season has just started in the US and I can't wait for it to come over here, watching dodgy videos online just isn't enough for me.
*Gossip Girl started again in the US so it means more outfit-coveting and Blair Waldorf-idolising for me!
*Simplistic make-up! I've only been wearing foundation with rosy cheeks and mega mascara, it works as a good every-day look and I don't have to spend ages every morning applying liquid liner and getting it all over my face...
4 things I bet you didn't know about me
* I did karate for 5 years when I was a kid. (I tell myself this when walking alone anywhere...as if I could beat up any would-be muggers, haha)
* I'm addicted to Starbucks, as is my fiance. It's now become one of our Sunday rituals to go to Starbucks and sit drinking coffee, cuddling, and grossing the population of Canterbury out.
* I actually love Britney Spears. Uncool? Don't care. I adore pop music and could probably sing along to every song on her first three albums.
* I'm also a massive Harry Potter fan. My best mate and I have robes, scarves, banners...you name it. We're actually turning our house into Hogwarts...
4 songs I can't get out of my head
* The Glee version of "Toxic", listened to it yesterday and it's made me all nostalgic!
* I get the weirdest songs in my head. I don't even know the names of half of them but if they get played in a shop I'm in chances are I'll leave with them in my head for the next few days...
* Jon played me a Backstreet Boys tune the other day. I swear it was just to irritate me.
I tag anybody who wants to do this! I love reading other people's answers...I have no life, okay.
xoxo
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