Still Here
February 11, 2012
Just very busy. I have three pieces of coursework to hand in soon and thanks to my dissertation project, I’m working in a lab from 9-5 most days. I would have plenty to say if you wanted to hear about PCR and gel electrophoresis, but I’m sure you don’t, so I’ll just share these pictures instead.
This year Leanne kindly swapped bedrooms with me, so I’m not longer in my little box room. My new room is very red, but also very spacious and comfortable. If you’d like to see more of the dress on the bottom left, you can click here.
We’re planning a mini day trip for tomorrow, so hopefully I’ll have some more photos to share soon.
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A Gentle Dissolve
January 24, 2012
A few recent thrift finds: a vintage slip for wearing under dresses (the ‘Gossip’ label makes me chuckle), a wool hat (handmade judging by the endearing wonky bobble), and a sea urchin shell to complete my little display.
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Whistles S/S ’12
January 22, 2012
I’ve already fallen head over heels in love with several of the pieces from the Whistles S/S ’12 collection. The lace dress with the open back and the scalloped leather top are divine, and there’s also a certain pineapple print dress (which is already available to buy online) that I wouldn’t mind calling my own.
Bravo, Jane Shepherdson, you’ve done it again. Where’s my purse?
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Little Collections
January 22, 2012
I like to collect things, I always have done (perhaps hoarding is in my genes?). I’m continuously starting little collections that never really go anywhere, but this is one I’d like to work on. I don’t know what it is about snuff boxes that I find so appealing. Maybe it’s because they’re small and intricate. Or maybe it’s just because Lord Grantham (of Downton Abbey) collects them too, and I have delusions of grandeur.
Whatever the case, my collection currently sits at a modest number of two. The first one was a Christmas gift from Ian. The second one I’ve had for a long time, and you may have already seen it several times on my blog. This one has also caught my eye, but it costs a pretty penny!
Do you collect anything?
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Dressing Fancy
January 20, 2012
Coat – Topshop
Tights – Zara
Skirt, belt, bag and shoes – thrifted
Top – vintage (a gift from Ian)
University doesn’t often present situations for fancy dressing (fancy dress on the other hand…), but sometimes I just want to. I thrifted these snake print shoes last term, and I’m still undecided on them. They are so 90s, with the slightly square toe and clunky heel. Actually, they’re kind of hideous, but I think I kind of love them. What do you think?
P.S. While I remember, I somehow got long-listed for the Company Style Blogger Awards, under the ‘We Love Vintage’ category. While it would be nice to make it to the shortlist, I very much doubt that I’d be able to make it to the awards ceremony in March (because of university commitments). That being said, there are lots of other wonderful bloggers in that category, such as Cait and Sally, so I recommend that you go vote for them!
Photos by my flatmate, Amy (thank you for being so patient Amy!).
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