Showing posts with label Gillian Zinser. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gillian Zinser. Show all posts

Monday, 26 March 2012

Essex Hunt: The Highstreet Edit

My friends and I have compiled a list for the year ahead of things we have to do in and around London. One of those is to have a proper 'Essex' night out! We know this isn't really a London-type-thing to do, but seeing as we all live so close to the new party capital it would seem rude not to right?! Well, wrong, if you're anything like me: I don't do fake tan, hair extensions, short skirts or dresses, bare legs (hence the need not to have to tan!) and brands such as Lipsy and Rare just aren't in my fashion vocabulary. So what's a girl to do? Take to the British High Street of course!

But first I wanted to get into the mindset of some of my favourite celeb style icons. I started wondering 'What would Florence wear?' 'What would Fearne do?' 'What would Gillian Zinser say?' Now I know what you're probably thinking - all three wouldn't touch the Essex borderline with their unmanicured finger but desperate times call on them to inspire my outfit for the big night out.

Florence Welch:

Body-Con = Essex Check
Studded and sparkly = Essex Check
Edgy = Me Check

Sexy = Essex Check
Short = Essex Check
Black = Me Check

Sparkly = Essex Check
Boho = Me Check
Vintage = Me Check
 Fearne Cotton:
Diamante = Essex Check
Silver Sparkle = Essex Check
Vintage and Classy = Me Check

Vintage inspired design = Me Check
Pink (!) Accessories = Essex Check!
 Gillian Zinser:
Shiny and Gold = Essex Check
Bohemian and Floaty = Me Check

Glitter!! = Essex Check
Beautifully Vintage = Me Check

Sexy and Short = Essex Check
Faux Fur = Essex Check
Just because it's Gillian = Me Check!
 Lydia Rose Bright: The most stylish Essex-goer herself:

BLING = Essex Check
1920's flapper = Me Check

Glitz and Glam = Essex
Kimono style dress = Me Check
So if my going-out style icons can merge their own unique style and still manage to add elements of Essex style (whether they intended to or not!) then I know I can. So, whose got something to offer on the high street?!

Sequin Dress
£50
River Island

Peplum Dress
£40
River Island

Glitter Prom Dress
£80
Topshop

Vintage Inspired Dress
£80
Topshop

It doesn't look like the High Street cater for those who want to experience Essex yet stick to their own style element! Seems like you're either Essex or your not - and although I'm clearly not, I'm determined to find something before the weekend. I'll be checking out a few vintage shops in London to find a sequin number that will fit all of my own style and Essex needs!

Until then,

Happy Shopping
xoxo


All celebrity images sourced via www.google.co.uk/images
Al product images sourced via www.topshop.com and www.riverisland.com


Thursday, 16 February 2012

Inspiring my wardrobe...

I think everyone has a bit of a lull fashion-wise; whether you're fed up of your style or don't seem to have found it yet, it's good to take inspiration from others when it comes to what and how to wear your clothes. Still finding my feet in the style stakes (it's somewhere between boho/vintage/rock/grunge) I have been looking to some icons for inspiration....


And to start off my new and improved wardrobe, a few sneaky purchases from the good old high street may be in order! This week I'm loving:



Fringed Kimono
River Island
£40

Sheer Maxi Dress
Zara
£89.99

Statement Necklace
Zara
£20

Rihanna Graphic Tee
Topman
£22

Sheer Maxi Skirt
Warehouse
£28

Hand Bracelet
ASOS Marketplace
£18

Vintage Paisley Dress
ASOS Marketplace
£65
Who are your style inspirations?

Happy Shopping
xoxo

Moodboard created by myself with images sourced from Google Images
Product images taken from retailer's websites
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Style Crush: Gillian Zinser...

Check out this girl's style - LOVE IT! Totally boho meets indie rocker meets that annoying I-just-threw-this-on-for-good-measure - damn her! Well, I won't damn her too much because I want to perve over her fashion and style over the next few months - can't wait to see her summer festival wardrobe! In the mean time, here are some of my fave outfits of hers so far....don't get too style envied now....

Leopard print hareems and a battered denim tee?
Few and far between could pull this quirky look off...but I love it on Gillian!

 ♥  this - that is all....

Vintage - check. Boho - check.
What's not to love?

Adore the little checked shirt
tucked into a maxi skirt, very cool....

As well as an awesome photo, I want this tee and denim combo
in my life! Swooonn....
Happy Style Shopping
xoxo

Image one taken from www.liveforit.blogspot.com
Image two taken from www.blitzlondon.co.uk
Image three taken from www.i-heart-fashion.co.uk
Image four taken from www.littleredpurse.blogspot.com
Image five taken from www.youkissbythebook.tumblr.com