UV dress by Alexandra King

I was very lucky to have been given a dress for my birthday made by and as a gift from fabulous designer Alexandra King. It may be the favourite thing in my possesion. And as if it couldnt get better the pattern on the fabric is in UV paint. She has also used the same fabric for a very cute tea dress here. Such a talented designer, I'm very very lucky to have worked with her

Denim & Knit

Jacket- River Island sale £15, Skirt New Look

Skirt- Pull and Bear sale, Cardigan- River Island sale

Jumper- vintage, Jeans- Hollister sale £29

Shirt and Polo neck jumper- both primark

Erika Cavallini- Silk and wool jumper

Velvet- Day to Night

Jumper- vintage, Leggins OH MY LOVE

Metallic tee- Topshop sale, similar one found here

similar velvet leggins found at asos here

Featuring my recently hand altered vintage coat (just a tad proud of myself for not completely ruining the ocat in the alteration process), Boots- Forever 21

Dress- Vintage

Skirt- ebay, Blazer- H&M, Crop top-asos

Snood- New Look

Top- ASOS

Velvet is one of the most luxurious yet comforting materials and can be worn in many different ways. For an evening out to dinner a fitted velvet gown speaks nothing but glamour. Velvet is perfect on a date as the fabric catches the light in a room in an eye catching and sensual way but in the colder/winter months velvet skirts and turtle neck crops are perfect for in the office or general day wear. Pair with a leather jacket to make it more casual or a blazer for work. Cara Delevigne shows a perfect example of how tailored velvet can be femenine and glam.

OOTD- All Black e'rything

Sweatshirt- Tee island £16

Trousers- H&M £7.99

Featuring my very muddy but still sparkly New Look boots

'Her name was New York'

I planned on posting these photos a couple months back but I've been busy/distracted (excuses, excuses I know) Just a few photos from some of the best days of my life so far in Washington and New York in October. Although America and the UK are similar in their Western styles it was interesting to see the people of New York each with their different take on city chic. Note to self: return to the states when I'm rich and famous