Completely Clueless

When I was about 15, I had a Paul's Boutique bag (yes, one of those) and I absolutely loved that pink purse in all it's plastic goodness. And whenever I used to carry it, hanging off the nook in my arm, my brother used to exclaim, "Oh look! Here comes clueless!"

Being a wannabe punk and a immersed in the world if all things emo before, I found this such a slap in the face, but the more I've watched Clueless during the years as I've grown up, the more I love the outfits in it and feel nostalgic about the fashion.

Everything from the neat headbands and knee-high socks, to a shirt in every colour to match every outfit.

I've been loving all the dreamy and soft texture of feathers and fluff that been making an appearnce in the shops and in my wardrobe recently, and Cher is definitely the poster girl for this.

My favourite outfit throughout the whole film though, is this sheer little number, which when I saw it, I paused immediately and rumamged around my room to see how I could recreate my own version at home. I lvoe everything from the longline, pleated, sheer shirt, worn over a argyle skirt, and topped off with a fluffy, sleeveless jumper.

The wardeobe of the Clueless class has not been ignored though, as relaed, luxury brand Wildfox tapped into the film and created it's own little Clueless clan for it's latest campaign.

Although previously being offended by my brother's on-going joke and comparison with the girls in the film, watching back now, I realise now that that girl Cher speaks a lot of truth!

sources: tumblr, wildfox

At this moment in 2014, I'm revising furiously for exams and reading endlessly for essays to hand-in. I'm losing my mind slightly as I've always been one who enjoys the company of others and social contact, but while everyone (including myself!) is stressed with work, it's hard to lie-back and just have fun and natter.

How is your 2014 going? Are you going to be reminiscing and dressing from the 90s anytime soon?

Hope you're all well,

Speak soon,

A.x

Fun in the Sun

The sun has finally arrived in the UK! (and fingers crossed that it's here to stay!)

So, for the first time in a long time, i left the house without anything on my legs! No tights, no nothing...the joy! And in the midst of this wave of the 90s having a comeback, the playful child in me came out to play in the sunshine.

top: Gap, dungarees: River Island, trainers: Nike, sunglasses: Ray Bans

With my dungarees and trainers on, ready to run around in, i felt stepped out greet and say a big "hello" and "welcome back!" to the big, shining, yellow ball in the sky, and nearly burst into a game of hopsctoch or skipping rope!

These trainers a new recent addition to my family of footwear, and our relationship blossomed by complete accident. When my housemate went to exchange her Converses for a different size, i was just waiting and perusing the trainers, and then i stumbled across these cute and fun babies!....before being pointed out they were for kids...

Alas, it was meant to be! As kids apparently have feet the same size as a 5 foot 5 Chinese 21-year old...what are kids eating these days?!

The mix of bright coral and candy floss pink is so infectiously fun, and i especially love the cute heart on it! and how it the can instantly brighten up any outfit.

I hope this weather finally means the start of Spring and Summer, and so far so good, things are looking up!

I've only got 2 weeks of uni left now, and my degree is done...I'm not quite sure what I'm going to do afterwards! But hopefully the sun will stick around and i can enjoy it to its fullest when I'm free from the shackles of uni.

Have you guys been enjoying the sunshine? Has anyone had their legs out, or had their 1st BBQ of the year yet?!

Hope you're all well,
Speak soon,
A.x

It was acceptable in the 90s

In the U.K, there has been a programme on the t.v recently called 'The Big Reunion'. It has bands from the late 90s and early noughties, reuniting and performing their infectious hits, and growing up in that era, it's been a major dose of nostalgia for me, and I've been reminiscing back to my childhood, from the dungarees and crop tops, to the stompy, sing-a-long anthems. 

B*Witched: then(1998) & now(2013)

5ive: then(1997) & now(2013)

I think the 90s are definitely having some time in the fashion spotlight at the moment, and i have been loving it personally.

I've been mixing it up a bit though, with my own personal style now, crop tops with maxi skirts, dungarees with lace tops, and the other day, i did exactly this.

My housemate Michaela had a bit of a slumber party session and did my hair, weaving in some old-skool cornrows in my hair. 

I actually really loved them! Having had a blunt, full fringe for quite a while now, and I've loved having it, but I'm growing it out a bit for summer, and i really enjoyed having this change. 

Having cornrows on one side, this put in a deep side parting into my hair, with all the rest tumbling over down the other side.

To go with my textured braids, I wore a floral, bodycon dress. I love the bright coloured prints up against the rich, deep, navy blue background. 

I loved having this combination of fun hair, with a sophisticated dress, and i do usually try and have a mix of styles or sides of my personality show through in what i wear and how i present myself.

What do you think of this 90s revival? Are you reminiscing and singing along to 5ive, like me? Or curled up in a ball cringing at all?

Hope you're all well,
Speak soon,
A.x