Won’t Fool the Children of the Revolution

Last Thursday was the first Fashion Revolution Day, marking the one year anniversary of the horrific factory collapse in Bangladesh. Over a thousand people lost their lives and hundreds more where injured. All were working in clothing factories with questionable conditions and really should make us question where our clothes comes from. That’s the idea of Fashion Revolution Day anyway. You may have seen my … Continue reading Won’t Fool the Children of the Revolution

LaurenMay 1, 2014May 1, 201411 Comments

Wed-Nails-Day

An Ocean of Violets in Bloom

I’ve seen a few variations on this type of nail art, I like the simplicity of it. It helps to slim down my fat fingers, just like a panelled dress can slim down you waist. The fact that I only had 30mins to do my nails might also have been a deciding factor. I decided to go for purples for nice bright springy look. I’m … Continue reading An Ocean of Violets in Bloom

LaurenApril 30, 2014April 29, 201411 Comments

Fashion, My Life

I Can See Clearly Now

Most of you probably don’t know that I wear glasses. I much prefer my contacts and my specs were so old and battered I refused to wear them outside the house. Well, that was until my optician told me I was damaging my eyes wearing my contacts too much. Not good, especially when he told me it was irreparable. Scary stuff, only one thing for … Continue reading I Can See Clearly Now

LaurenApril 29, 20149 Comments

Fashion, My Life

King of My Castle

As much as I love the sunny weather it is not my friend. I really need to get myself a proper camera and brush up my photography skills. I got these snaps on Easter Sunday. I had a lovely little day visiting my mum with my sister and a friend. Typical Easter Sunday, yummy lunch and a tonne of chocolate. Oh and the standard present … Continue reading King of My Castle

LaurenApril 25, 2014April 25, 201427 Comments

Fashion

You Gotta Work, Work

I’m desperately trying to inject a little colour into my work wardrobe. I need to be pretty smart for work and it’s easy to stick to black interchangeable pieces. It’s so boring though and not really fitting with the nice weather, like last week. When I spied this skirt in Primark it had to be mine.not only was it my favourite colour but it was … Continue reading You Gotta Work, Work

LaurenApril 24, 2014April 24, 20144 Comments

New Music Monday

Faded

It’s a bank holiday Monday and the sun is out, I’m sorry if you’re stuck at work. Time for a little change of pace for today’s new music Monday. I heard this track on Radio 1’s review show during the week and it instantly lifted my mood. Brilliantly summer filled track. I’m not usually one for dance music but this mysterious producer Zhu, no one … Continue reading Faded

LaurenApril 21, 2014April 21, 20145 Comments

Fashion, My Life

The Walls Came Crumbling Down

Bank Holiday weekend and it’s sunny, who could believe it! What else to do but head out with my boys for a walk and even a bit of history. We took a mini road trip to The Falkirk Wheel. We quickly headed up to the Antonine Wall walk, an excitable Labrador and bank holiday crowds aren’t the best combination. The Antonine Wall is one of … Continue reading The Walls Came Crumbling Down

LaurenApril 20, 2014April 19, 20142 Comments

Fashion, My Life

Original Pirate Material

According to my sister these boots have a pirate feel to them, I was hoping for sixties but figured let’s go with it and take the photos on this model ship. The ship with all it’s ropes and ties was the perfect backdrop to this stripey dress. I picked this up in the ASOS sale, it was only £15 which in my book is a … Continue reading Original Pirate Material

LaurenApril 18, 2014April 18, 201416 Comments

Sew You

Got Them Gazing at my Necklace

I saw this awesome necklace while browsing Look magazine a few weeks ago. Much as I loved it I though £18 was a but steep for effectively a gold plated necklace and some embroidery thread. So I thought I put one together myself. All you need is: Gold necklace – I got mine for £2 in Primark Glue – I only had PVC to hand … Continue reading Got Them Gazing at my Necklace

LaurenApril 15, 2014April 15, 201414 Comments

Fashion, My Life

I Put My New Shoes On

When’s someone asks me if I’d like a new pair of shoes, it doesn’t take much thought to come up with the answer. Then I discovered the shoes were to be from Clarks and I did wonder if I’d find anything I liked. Clarks to me has always meant old lady and school shoes. It appears though they’ve had a little overhaul, you may have … Continue reading I Put My New Shoes On

LaurenApril 12, 2014April 15, 201413 Comments