tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77117992329799857912023-11-16T05:01:06.886-08:00Haute DamnHelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-44877658901890504602013-11-24T14:11:00.004-08:002013-11-24T14:11:52.541-08:00// DIY Phone Case<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
This Sunday was one of those delicious, rare weekend mornings where you have absolutely nothing planned. </div>
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After managing to remain dreaming away for a good <span style="color: #ea9999;">10 hours</span>, I awoke refreshed and ready to make the most of the crisp autumnal morning and take the pup on a long stroll. </div>
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This little project has been one that I have been meaning to tackle for quite a while, but with the usual hum drum of everyday life taking up the majority of my spare time, it's one that quietly got forgotten.</div>
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The DIY was inspired by an Etsy post I saw a few months ago of a hand made phone case made out of hand dried flowers. </div>
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Anyone that knows me too well will be able to tell you that there is no way I would ever bother with the faff of hand drying my own flowers. I'm more one of those kinds of DIY enthusiasts who only tackles projects that involve <span style="color: #ea9999;">minimal effort</span> and <span style="color: #ea9999;">minimal materials</span>. </div>
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Hence the major adaption to the original project.</div>
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This is the perfect DIY to let your imagination run free. Go as crazy as you like. Paint on a snazzy geometric pattern, or heck, print out and transfer <span style="color: #ea9999;">Ryan Goslings face</span> to the inside (the thought did cross my mind). </div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Materials list for my version of the DIY:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">1.</span> Clear phone case (you can find these anywhere on the web for less than £5 - I got mine from amazon)</div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">2.</span> Glitter nail varnish</div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">3.</span> Clear nail varnish</div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">4.</span> Paint brushes</div>
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<span style="color: #f4cccc;">Step 1:</span> Prepare your work surfaces and ensure plastic clear case is clean on the inside.<br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Step 2.</span> Paint the inside of the case with your glittery nail varnish. The more sparkly you want it to be, the more coats you need to do. It's all about the layers baby.<br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Step 3: </span>Allow to dry. (The time it took me to boil the kettle and brew a cup of tea was plenty of time.)<br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Step 4:</span> Sorry, I lied. This isn't step 4. I just wanted to document and admire the fact that I managed to grow all my nails to this length without any of them breaking. A rare feat.<br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">The 'real' step 4:</span> Choose your colour and mix a good enough amount to cover the case.<br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Step 5:</span> Apply a thick layer of paint to the inside of your case, ensuring to cover all surfaces equally.<br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">Step 7:</span> Allow paint to dry fully and then apply a layer or two of clear nail varnish to seal.</div>
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As promised, this DIY really is that easy. They could make the perfect presents for friends and families. You could even <span style="color: #ea9999;">personalise</span> them with their names using a gold Sharpie pen. The possibilities for variation are endless. </div>
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I'm already planning my next <span style="color: #ea9999;">Kate Spade </span>inspired<span style="color: #ea9999;"> <a href="http://www.katespade.com/harrison-stripe-iphone-5-case/PSRU1196A-P,en_US,pd.html">gold stripe case</a></span>.</div>
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Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-4407095586623846152013-11-24T14:10:00.000-08:002013-11-24T14:10:30.402-08:00// Autumn Accessories<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Anything involving black suede, leopard print or tartan is on my wishlist for AW13. They are the fail-safe staples that everyone returns to each winter. I'll be wrapping up and keeping myself nice and cosy in these luxury accessories this season. </div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999;">1.//</span> <a href="http://www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/shoes/boots/flat-suede-and-leather-boot-c269197p1464074.html">Zara Boots</a> <span style="color: #ea9999;">2.//</span> <a href="http://www.missguided.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/93692/s/alaga-fedora/category/424/">Missguided Hat</a> <span style="color: #ea9999;">3.//</span> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/accessories/eyewear/PRDOVR~06067/06067.jsp?srcCode=AFFI00003&siteId=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-TEmRAV5IoykRoYvg2QvXQw">Ray-ban Sunglasses</a> <span style="color: #ea9999;">4.//</span><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/J-CREW-CALF-HAIR-CASE-FOR-IPHONE-4-4S-/271318496477">J.Crew Phone Case</a> </div>
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Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-76886641675281047262012-08-15T05:03:00.003-07:002012-08-15T05:03:27.909-07:00Miu Miu inspired shirt collars.<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;">
Embellished collars are going to be really big this Autumn and we have already seen them starting to trickle into the high street shops already. As seen on my previous post <span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><a href="http://hautedamnhelena.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/deco-utilitary.html">Deco Utilitary</a> </span>I brought some fantastic art deco style earrings from H&M for only £5.99. Although I actually wore them as earrings in that post, they were originally intended to be embellishments for shirt collars. I had been looking all over the internet for weeks, scouring for the perfect collar pins, but all were either too boring, too punk (not keen on too many skulls) or too expensive. Then I thought surely, earrings will work just the same! So here they are, my very own DIY shirt collar pins, perfect for autumn. I'm thinking of having a look for some gold chains that I can glue to the backs which will hang down nicely between the two. But that's another DIY for another day ;)</div>
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<br />Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-75272270174924108952012-08-13T04:04:00.001-07:002012-08-13T04:29:26.941-07:00Nicholas Kirkwood collaboration with Erdem.<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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Jumper: Theory, Necklace: D&G, Earrings: Erickson Beamon, Bag: YSL, Skirt: Markus Lupfer, Shoes: Nicholas Kirkwood</div>
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<small>I love nothing better than a good collaboration; so meet my latest shoe fetish by the ever talented Nicholas Kirkwood and king of the prints, Erdem. After being introduced by mutual friends, both designers were inspired by the architectural shapes of Le Corbusier to create these quirky, geometric, silk printed heels. Wear with feminine shapes and fabrics, but try to keep the outfit simple to show off the chunky heel and bold prints. Tip: try contrasting with statement jewellery. </small></div>
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Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-84879297546552075052012-08-02T02:22:00.001-07:002012-08-02T02:22:29.790-07:00Fall Couture '12: Elie Saab<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;">
Ok, so as usual Chanel kicked butt in this season's haute couture collections, but for me, the main contender had to be Elie Saab. Nothing says haute couture like yards of tulle, lace and intricate beading. The collection of 46 painstakingly beautiful dresses, was focused around four main colours: black, peach/nude, mint green and teal, and knowing that each piece was hand-beaded makes them seem even more untouchable than they already look.</div>
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The designers managed to do something that most women in this world find very hard to pull off; create items of clothing that reveal very little but still transform the wearer into a creature of grace and sexuality at the same time. This was mostly achieved by the thigh high splits, beautiful plunging back lines that stopped as they hit the thin belts resting gracefully around the models waists, as well as the occasional patches of lace or beaded tulle placed over hips and across collar bones.</div>
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Once again, Elie Saab have created a couture collection any A-list celeb would be proud to be seen strutting their stuff in down the red carpet. I for one know that if I had to wear one piece of clothing for the rest of my life, it would definitely be an Elie Saab creation.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I recommend making your way over to the Elie Saab website (<a href="http://www.eliesaab.com/#/en/haute-couture/fw-2012-2013/1" style="color: #f9cb9c;">here</a>) to watch the show in full in order to fully take in the amount of work that went into each dress, as well as watch in awe just what these designers have achieved. Oh and also, check out how fiece the model in the picture third from the bottom is! She literally stole the show!</span></div>Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-87598083974544148162012-07-26T03:07:00.005-07:002012-07-26T03:09:40.944-07:00Liebster Award.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week the lovely Sofi from <a href="http://style-ramblings.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">'Style-Ramblings'</span></a> <span style="color: black;">(great blog btw) messaged me saying that she had very kindly nominated me for a Liebster award. This award is basically a way of getting the 'little guys' noticed. For those of us with less than 200 followers,</span> this award is pretty much a form of recognition, saying 'hello, we know you're out there'. If you get nominated, you have to talk a bit about yourself, answer some questions from your nominator and then pose a set of your own questions to your nominees. This is a great way of spreading the word of up and coming blogs, so thanks again Sofi!<br />
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I wanted to nominate<a href="http://toomuchblushhh.blogspot.co.uk/"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"> 'Too Much Blush'</span></a> (a British beauty blogger). For someone who is not big on makeup (I literally own a mascara, a kohl eyeliner, a concealer and two lipsticks), I really love reading blogs about it. This blog is down to earth and seriously cute with all the pink and flowers!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><u><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">4. </span></u></span></b><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;">I want four little cheeky monkeys when the time is right. Preferably three boys and then a girl. Fate, are you listening? Womb, ignore that. You are safe for a few more years yet!</span></span></span></span><b style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u>9.</u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u> </u><span style="color: black;">Me and one of my besties from uni have already planned our dream cafe that we are going to open in our thirties. It's going to be in the very hip Manchester and we shall sell delicious homemade, organic, healthy food full of quinoa and kale etc. We will also have gorgeous husbands with beards, bring our beautiful babies to work and open up the cafe at night for acoustic sessions and jazz evenings. Oh yeh, and the walls will be exposed brick because we are THAT trendy.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u>10. </u></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></span><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;">I cannot, for the life of me, walk i</span></span>n stiletto heels. Give me a big chunky heel/wedge any day. (This doesn't stop me wearing them though. I am determined.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u>11. </u></span></span></span></span></b><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;">I'm sad that this is the last 'bit about me'. I often find that blogs can lack a bit of personality sometimes (mine is no exception). I shall hence forth change my ways. My perfect writing style would be like that of Carrie's from <a href="http://wishwishwish.net/"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;">'Wish Wish Wish'</span></a>.</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><b><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u>1. </u></span></b><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><i><span style="color: black;">Name one thing that makes me get up in the morning.</span></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;">That would be the pain in my butt sun. No matter what time I go to bed, 7 o'clock I'm awake. I think you'd be safe to say that I was most definitely a morning person. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u>2. </u></span></b><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><i>Favourite artistic form of expression.</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;">Definitely painting and drawing. I love nothing more than a humongous canvas and a big pile of oil paints.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><i> </i></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u>3. </u></span></b><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><i>Favourite soap smell.</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;">The lynx shower gel that my boyfriend uses. Nom.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><i> </i></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u><b>4. </b></u><span style="color: black;"><i>The best reward after a challenging day.</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;">Well that would obviously be tea. But you can't beat a bit of country house rescue on 4od. Oh and the country living magazine. Jees I sound like such an old woman on here. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><i> </i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u><b>5. </b></u><span style="color: black;"><i>Most listened to song of the week.</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;">Spectrum (Say My Name) -Calvin Harris Remix, Florence + the Machine</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><i> </i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u><b>6. </b></u><i><span style="color: black;">Favourite restaurant/coffee shop.</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;">Ok, this is really bad to admit this, but it's actually this small chinease buffet place called Oriental Star in Leamington Spa. My housemates and I used to visit it far too frequently whilst we were at uni. They basically do a takeaway box for £5 and you just go and stuff in as much as you can. I can honestly swear that I have never had food that tasted any better. After a long day at uni, there was nothing better than all squidging up together on the sofa and stuffing our faces whilst watching Supersize vs. Superskinny.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u><b>7. </b></u></span><i>Favourite holiday.</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;">Definitely Christmas in the Alps.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><i> </i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u><b>8. </b></u></span><i>Place you would most like to visit.</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;">I'd love to be whisked off to Paris for a long weekend :)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u><b>9. </b></u></span><i>A perfect evening is...</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;">A BBQ in the garden with friends and family on a summer's evening.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u><b>10. </b></u><span style="color: black;"><i>Why blog?</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;">I spent the past two years reading them and thought hey, I could do this too!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><i> </i></span><i><span style="color: black;"></span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u><b>11. </b></u><span style="color: black;"><i>One thing you've learnt since you began blogging.</i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;">Do and wear what you want and don't care about what anyone else thinks. I've always loved fashion, but sadly when I was a bit younger and lacking the self confidence that I've grown into a bit more now, I used to never wear some beautiful items of clothing that I bought because they weren't what everyone else was wearing at that age.<i> </i></span></span><i></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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2. Favourite season of the year?</div>
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3. Where do you shop the most?</div>
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4. Best cocktail you have ever drunk?</div>
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7. What's the best gift you've ever recieved?</div>
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I have really enjoyed this post and it's nice knowing that the few followers that I do have know a bit more about me now :) So thanks again Sofi for nominating me!<br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><b><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><u> </u></span></b></span><b style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #f9cb9c;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></b> </span>Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-11985814028742388772012-07-25T14:58:00.000-07:002012-08-15T04:55:20.805-07:00Deco Utilitary.<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Woke up early this morning on my day off with one seriously long list of things to do. With my graduation last Thursday I had the excuse to go on a shopping trip in order to find myself an appropriate dress. I'm so happy that all the A/W stock is starting to trickle in as shopping as of late hasn't been great with this years S/S trends in stores (I've been dreaming of tweed, leather and studs since the summer collections were released!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">However, before I rushed off out, I finally managed to start having a look at mixing the blog up a bit. Since creating this site back in January, the layout and detail of the blog has pretty much stayed the same. So after coming back all fresh and relaxed from my holiday I decided it was high time I tackle some of that pesky html malarkey. I was hoping for more of a simple and elegant feel to the site's layout. Still got a bit of work to do to it but I'm getting there!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The shirt is a new one from topshop ready for the cooler months later on in the year. I'm predicting and hoping that utilitary will be a big trend amoungst the high street stores this coming season. However, I love the new twist on it this year. It's all about the mix of the two; rough and glam. The earrings from H&M were a steal at only £6. I actually bought the, for another use that I'll be posting about soon, but I loved how they went with this shirt. I quickly threw on my new buys before we rushed off to look at the work being done on our house at the moment (we've had to temporarily move out as it's one big building site for now), hence the odd outfit choice and th messy garden in the background!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Just a quick post today before I rush out! Yesterday saw in the culmination of my life's education and a lot of good times at university. It's true what people say, they really are the best three years of your life. Not only did I finish with a degree in my hands, I also made some great life-long friends</span>. <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">However, I have now entered the big wide world of work and don't really know what path to take yet. So if you know of anyone who is hiring, give me a bell ;)</span>Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-91027679613374710662012-07-18T04:02:00.001-07:002012-07-18T04:04:00.657-07:00Holidays.<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
Sorry it's been so long since my last post! I've was working at the very wet and muddy Grand Prix at Silverstone and then jetted straight off to Menorca for a weeks holiday. After all the rain that we had over that weekend it was so nice to get away to some sunshine. However, being the idiot that I am, I forgot to take the camera because as usual I always leave my packing until the last minute. I therefore only have a few rubbish quality pics off my iphone of my holiday snaps to show you. </div>
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Where we stayed in Menorca was great for big bustling markets that were held early in the mornings and late at night. They were full of local hand made jewellery and accessories as well as lots of food stalls with home made pastries and cakes (my favourite part of course!). I found the most beautiful ring along with some arm swag and the most amazing pair of hareem pants (think Aladdin..), but I'll show those on another post ;)</div>
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With festival season well and truely upon us, I thought it was high time that I made this years floral headdress. This is such an easy DIY to try as it takes all of about half an hour to do and you don't need to go out and buy endless amounts of expensive new tools. </div>
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All you need is a large bunch of fabric flowers in a variety of shapes and colours to add interest and dimesion to your head piece and some florist's wire. The fabric flowers can be found in local craft shops, markets or online. I bought a metre of ribbon as well to make a bow at the back as a little added touch :)</div>
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I've had my eye on these bad boys for weeks now! Having had no time to bake whilst finishing off my final year at uni, all I could do was pin them to my <a href="http://pinterest.com/hautedamn/get-in-my-belly/" style="color: #f9cb9c;">pinterest board</a> and stare at them longingly. After eating vast amounts of junk to get me through the boredom of dissertation writing, I wanted something summery and light to bake, and what better than raspberry macaroons infused with almond extract? </div>
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The original recipe can be found off this amazing food blog : <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2012/03/raspberry-coconut-macaroons/" style="color: #f9cb9c;">Smitten Kitchen</a>. I have spent many an hour flicking through this website via the <span style="color: #f9cb9c;">Surprise me! <span style="color: black;">button. I recommend you give it a go.</span></span></div>
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Makes 50ish 1 1/4-inch cookies</div>
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14 ounces (400 grams) sweetened, flaked coconut<br />
2/3 cup (130 grams) granulated sugar<br />
3 large egg whites<br />
Heaped 1/4 teaspoon flaked sea salt or level 1/4 teaspoon table salt<br />
1/2 teaspoon almond extract<br />
1/2 pint (6 ounces, 170 grams or 1 1/4 cups) fresh raspberries (if washed, patted very dry)</div>
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Preheat the oven to 160 degrees.</div>
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Mix all of the ingredients together (except the raspberries) in a blender.</div>
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Add raspberries.</div>
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Pulse the blender just a few times.</div>
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Ok, so I finally jumped on the Instagram bandwagon. I know, I know, I took my fair time! So anyway, here are my pics from the last two weeks. (Normally I will do it every week, however, my life has been so uninteresting the past couple of weeks due to final exams and dissertation.) </div>
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I am currently in the last two weeks of my final year at uni and need some really great ideas of places to go/things to do before I have to join the rat race. Anyone got any good suggestions? I plan to do lots of baking too, so keep tuned! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">View over the top on my town on an everning run, passport photo from when I was 14 and passport photo from now (21 years of age) - see the difference?, jubilee street party, jubilee games, giant couple-cakes and champagne for my bday, my bessies, walkies with mia, being ugly with my sister, gin o'clock in my student house</span>.</div>Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-38881128590471688602012-06-17T12:47:00.001-07:002012-06-18T01:41:59.209-07:00Boucle Jacket.Spending Father's Day at home today eating lots of French patisseries that I brought for my daddy. I would have taken a picture but I was far too busy nomming them down! <br />
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Sorry for being so rubbish on the blogging front. I've been kept very busy from uni work these past couple of weeks. Finally finished now though! <br />
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Jacket: Zara, Top: Zara, Jeans: Miss Selfridge, Boots: New Look, Necklace: Vintage shopHelenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-75319955260977359322012-06-06T08:20:00.001-07:002012-06-06T08:20:11.534-07:00Boho.<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div style='width:600px;margin:0 auto'><div style='position:relative;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/boho/set?.embedder=3949917&.svc=blogger&id=50372851'><img force='1' border='0' height='589' title='Boho.' src='http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/cSWlwuTPO31piM4jGTeljQ/cid/50372851/id/Y52GJAT-R5OZ6dK2vprfaA/size/c600x589.jpg' alt='Boho.' width='600'/></a></div></div><br/><div style='text-align:center'><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/boho/set?.embedder=3949917&.svc=blogger&id=50372851'>Boho.</a> by <a href='http://helena-overton.polyvore.com/?.embedder=3949917&.svc=blogger'>helena-overton</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/vintage_style_shirts/shop?query=vintage+style+shirts'>vintage style shirts</a></small></div></div>Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-74668848658670378352012-06-05T13:06:00.001-07:002012-06-05T13:09:56.093-07:00Urban.<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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</div>Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-20505287084717798672012-05-22T06:58:00.001-07:002012-05-22T06:58:16.396-07:00Gypsy prints.<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm almost at the very end of my university degree now. Got my last big deadline coming up, hence the lack of regular posting. Just three more weeks to go until I can relax in the sun with my friends, read a book, and most importantly GO SHOPPING!!! You can probably gather from my last couple of posts that all I can think about right now is lounging it up in the sun on a nice beach somewhere. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hat: Eugeina Kim, Top: la garconne, Necklace: Joomi Lim, Shorts: Edun, Shoes: Topshop, Bag: Zara, Rings: ASOS</span></div>Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-57790222152370376922012-05-17T03:07:00.000-07:002012-05-17T08:04:18.284-07:00Yellow.<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I don't know about you guys, but I've definitely had enough of this English weather not making it's mind up whether it wants to be hot or not yet. I've found myself tending towards warmer brighter colours these days to help brighten things up. And you can't get brighter than yellow!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Sunglasses: Ray Ban, Earrings: Mango, Dress: Topshop, Bracelets: Mango, Bag: Topshop, Shoes: See by Chloe</span></div>Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-67191085385766329482012-05-11T04:41:00.003-07:002012-05-11T04:41:39.931-07:00Summer time nails.<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
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How to: before your nails are dry, quickly sprinkle over some glitter. Lightly press the glitter flat so your nail is nice and smooth and then wait a couple of minutes before applying a coat or two or top coat/clear nail varnish to keep the glitter in place. Simples :)</div>
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<br />Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-19017839753913490772012-05-08T01:40:00.001-07:002012-05-08T01:41:45.944-07:00Paul Cadden.<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
Words cannot begin to describe how amazing these hyperrealist drawings are by Scottish artist, Paul Cadden. (Yes, they really are drawings!) It takes 3 to 6 weeks to produce these intricately detailed drawings taken from photographs designed to inspire some form of emotional, social or cultural impact. Cadden's aim is to try and "intensify the normal", meaning that he takes everyday objects and scenes of people and attempts to create a piece that radiates emotion. I am in total awe of this man's talent.</div>
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<br />Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-35976813921654342992012-05-02T08:28:00.002-07:002012-05-02T08:28:36.925-07:00Trophy Jackets.<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">What other than a trophy jacket to help us transit through these awkward weather months into summer? I was so sad to put my wondeful winter coat into storage last week, but I'm sure I'll feel much better once I purchase one of these lovelies. They are they perfect piece to help dress up your favourite pair of jeans.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Matthew Williamson, Maison Scotch, Antonio Berardi, Antonio Berardi, Theyskens' Theory, Tory Burch, Zara, Mango</span></div>Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-8066400093997320272012-04-30T08:39:00.000-07:002012-04-30T08:42:14.535-07:00The Surrealist Ideal.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Certainly not his first and hopefully not his last, Erik Madigan Heck's
third collaboration with Queen of prints Mary Katrantzou sees the
renowned photographer and founder of the high-end cultural magazine <i><a href="http://www.nomenusquarterly.com/issue13.php">Nomenus Quarterly, </a></i>take
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describes his latest work as being "pushed a little further in concept
and form" compared to his previous two collaborations "Surrealist
Planes" and "Florals" where he wanted his subjects to exist in an "other
worldly realm, that wasn't confined to a physical reality". His title
is in reference to the Surrealist ideals taken from well known
surrealist painters such as Dali and Breton, who it is clear that Heck
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I am enraptured by Heck's brilliant use of mixed media and composition to create these extraordinary pieces that serve well in their role of accentuating Katrantzou's glorious prints, and am dreaming of the perfect exposed brick wall to perch one and dreamily stare at all day long. (I also wouldn't mind dreamily staring at the American Lothario himself either...)</div>
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<br />Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711799232979985791.post-54120374916575066242012-04-13T02:13:00.002-07:002012-04-13T02:13:48.516-07:00Blue Jeans.<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As you may have noticed, I kind of have a slight obsession with strappy heels at the moment. Only a teeny, weeny one though, so it's ok. The thing is, with this type of shoe, if you don't live in a big city with lots of </span><i style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">fashionistas</i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> running around, you kind of stick out like a sore thumb. I know that if I wore this sort of shoe out on a daily basis, I would certainly get some looks thrown my way. So how can I dress them down a bit? </span><b style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Boyfriend jeans</b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> of course! A </span><i style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">ripped</i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> pair would be even better. I saw this look a lot during </span><b style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">lfw</b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">, especially with a big utility jacket thrown over the top. However, I am currently fooling myself that it's Summer since those three </span><i style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">REALLY</i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> good days of sun two weeks ago, so I'm going to pair mine with a pretty feminine shirt from </span><b style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Equipment</b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Yellow, snake print and a silver heel all in one! To die for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Shirt: Equipment, Necklace: Zara, Jeans: Current/Elliot, Bag: Marni, Shoes: River Island</span><br />Helenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17755212337758580432noreply@blogger.com3