Lumberjack Attack!!

For some months now, i have been on the hunt for the perfect Lumberjack shirt, Clark Kent style. I've trawled everywhere from the mens section at Debenhams to a builders shop....yes for reals! What can i say? Desperate times call for desperate measures. But i found my dream shirt, well something quite similar in the most unlikely place...Primark!! As i browsed racks looking for something to wear that evening i came across it. A large black and white Lumberjack shirt...of course i bought and wore it. But now i have another dilemma. I think i need extra long black ruched leggings to wear with it. Help anyone? ;)

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'GOOGLE ME BABY, I'M HOT HOT!'

Some of you may know Teyana Taylor from MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen, others of you may know her as a singer and girl about town but i know Teyana as a fashion forward teen icon. Teyana is part of the old skool movement. She rides skateboards wear high-tops and wear gold rope chains. In short, she's a G! Her massive afro and idc attitude make her one to watch. Design duo Heatherette adore her and dress her at every opportunity. Her song Google Me is a straight up underground hit and the fact that she's signed to super cool Pharell Williams record label Star Trak means this girl has got one hell of a head start. Teyana Taylor, remember that name because she's going to be BIG!
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CSS are B.A.C.K!

In 2006 CSS came, saw and conquered. Their music, with it's quirky mix of English and Portuguese and their cheeky lyrics, it's fair to say most of us were hooked. In the year of 2007 they played festivals across the country including Glastonbury and cemented their place in pop-land. But now they're back and better than ever. Their new album Donkey is already receiving rave reviews and upon laying my hands on the long awaited album i too can say that is it is everything we expect and more. It sounds a lot more grown up but they never lose their cheeky charm. My favourites include 'Reggae All Night' and 'Move', whether you're fan of CSS or not you can't deny that their music was made for dancing. Soundtrack of the Summer? I think so!
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Here's a little taster, their song called 'I Fly'.

'Last night, I turned into a fly I got through your window and I landed in your
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Simon Nessman is THE man!

It's very rarely that i notice male models simply due to the fact that they are there to compliment the female model and never overshadow her. But today as i flicked through an issue of Dazed and Confused i came across a spread which included the most beautiful man i think i have ever seen in my entire life. I got home and had to google him, Simon Nessman,
Height - 6' 2, Suit - 40, Waist - 31, Shoe - 12, Hair - Brown, Eyes - Lt.Brown, perfection!
http://www.simonnessman.com/





Here's a little video of him literally just posing, completely gratuitous ;)

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Location: Camden

Just the mere thought of a leopard print cat-suit would strike fear into the hearts of any sane human being. But this girl makes it look easy. She was so sweet and bubbly, bouncing around a Camden vintage shop and i just had to snap her. She was looking for something to wear to Lovebox tonight. I hope she bought it because all eyes would most definitely be on her.

RAWR!

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My Blazer Lust

My blazer lust is growing and growing and growing. I once thought i couldn't pull them off but it's simply a case of finding a cut and shape that suits your frame. Mine look massive and quite masculine on the hanger but they fit nicely. Next I'd like to get a shrunken blazer, Ben Sherman style. Blazers are a great alternative to a skimpy cardigan or a full-on jacket. They're a comfortable and stylish medium. Patterns are great too, for blazers try a stripy pattern, old-school. For me the blazers that will always reign supreme are the S/S 07 Balenciaga blazers. Worn with silk scarves, they look tres chic.
Have a butchers at my blue blazers. I got the velvet one today in Camden at a vintage sale, the matte one is my old school blazer so ahem....it could be vintage too....not really haha :P.
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Ben Sherman:

Balenciaga:

The Brat-Pack:

My Velvet Blazer:

It's Vintage Dahling!

Today i fell in love, with a big, charming, beautiful......shop!
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Beyond Retro
Ohmywurrrdd!
In the past, the extent of my foray into the world of vintage were a few choice pieces from Portobello market but today my eyes were well and truly opened. When planning my weekend earlier on this week i decided to get myself some new clothes but for some reason the idea of going to war with all the tweenies in Topshop and H&M sale made my feel a bit nauseous. I wanted something more grown-up and timeless...alas, vintage! I googled the best vintage shops in London and over and over again Beyond Retro came up so today i took myself off to there and as i descended down the steps i knew i had arrived home. Clothes galore!! On my first time around the shop i was a bit overwhelmed and thought i didn't see anything i liked. Guys, always keep and open mind when shopping, especially in a vintage shop where everything is crammed in. Chances are most of the things there will not be to your taste. Not everything looks good on the hanger but you can guarantee most of the time it will look a 100% better on you. So on my second time round i took some dresses that looked interesting, not all to my taste, but interesting nonetheless and i tried them on. I have never been so pleasantly surprised in my life.
A couple of hours later i sauntered out of Beyond Retro with two dresses and two scarves in hand.
Mission Accomplished!
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