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

Egg-cellent Sunshine!

So, it's approaching April, we are well into Spring, and there is still snow about...c'mon weather...get a grip! I suppose we're all to blame though, global warming is definitely evident, let's just hope everyone realises and does their bit for the environment.

Despite this though, this Easter Sunday, the sunshine made a cheerful appearance, and i couldn't help but smile.

Sunny, yet still bitterly cold, i slipped into a flowing maxi skirt, keeping my legs under wraps, and snuggled up in a chunky knitted jacket, with a fax fur collar.

jacket: River Island, top: H&M, skirt: Warehouse, sunglasses: Ted Baker, earrings: notonthehighstreet,com

 I love the fun scribbles on this skirt, yet remaining sophisticated with a monochrome tone.

To keep myself feeling more in the Spring spirit, I sprinkled some daisy earrings on, and twisted a plait in my hair.

The look of Spring seems to be kick-started, I just hope the temperature follows suit soon!

I spent this Easter Sunday sharing lots of cuddles, kisses, and cheeky smiles with my beautiful baby nephew, having a proper laugh over very silly stuff with my sister-in-law, spending lots of priceless qualty time with family, and of course, eating copious amounts of chocolate!

I hope you all have a lovely long Easter weekend :)

I have just over 20 working days left at Uni, which is a very scary thought! I'll share a bit more of my work soon, before it all flies by!

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

Suit & Tie

As much as i was hoping for the weather of Spring to make more of an appearance, it seems the Winter is here to stay a while longer, let's just hope it's not for too long.

But Winter doesn't need to mean dreary colours and shades of beige and grey, so some cheerful red went into my outfit this cold and snowy day.

shirt:Gap, tie:M&S, skirt:Topshop (old), boots:Timberland

Buttoning my red, checkered shirt, right up, i topped it off with a swish lil' bow-tie and matching telephone booth red lippy.

 

I love having this cute lil addition to my outfit, and the lippy i think just ties it all together and tops it off with a feminine note.

Here's hoping though that the weather will pick up a bit and summer dresses and wedges will be making more of an appearance, keep your fingers crossed!

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