Brogue Bliss :)

Since last summer i have desperately wanted a pair of tan coloured brogue shoes, but with their high price tag it was always something that i simply couldn't justify; consequently, i have not found the suited pair just yet. Therefore, i have come to the conclusion that 2010 is the year i will bag a brogue!

However, after combing through an array of internet shopping sites, i am yet to conquer the search for the perfect pair of feet friends! Although, hours later i am still glued to my laptop foraging through each brogue shoe; my tired eyes, collapsing into their sockets have began to blur my excitement for this spending splash. So i have decided to put the task to rest and i will hope to achieve brogue bliss tomorrow.

With the latest sock and shoe trend hitting the high street, i have decided that i simply NEED to indulge; a lovely pair of frilly socks are the ideal companion for my future shoes :) I have fallen deeply in love with the geek feet fashion, as i have always been a prominent follower and zealous fan of quirky clothing; therefore this sock and shoe trend is the icing on the cake (the cake being a delicious new pair of brogues!) Now i just cannot wait to hunt and scour through Topshop for their adorable selection of ankle socks; grey, white, black, red..the world is my oyster!

In relation to this recent fashion necessity, it has become apparent that the trend has a very similar resemblance to the uniforms we used to sport at primary school. Thinking about other popular trends of 2010's spring season, hair accessories couldn't help but spring to mind! As i have mentioned a fair few times, i am partial to a cheeky floral headband or an adorable bow clip. However is does remind me of being a young girl, as my mum would place these little treats in my hair just to make me look sweet and innocent (although I'm not sure it quite did the trick!) So are the trends of 2010 rewinding our more mature sense of dress and reversing it back to our childhood days? With socks peeking out of our sandals and flowers tying our locks into french braids..we've now captured an excuse to be immature! We can now act the age we dress!! I say everyone should forget the monotonous routines of adult life and venture to the playground...let the pressures of work or studies float away with one spin on the merry-go-round or a bounce on the sea-saw. Fashion is not just clothes...its what those clothes encourage us to do that make them important :)

Olives, Cheese and Maccy D's...

A few weeks ago, i decided to plan a surprise trip to my home town in Kent; as my friends and family were under the impression that i wouldn't be back until the beginning of June, i felt that this surprise would be a definite shocker :) On my farewell night in Southampton, it's safe to say it was messy, which is all you can hope for when on the chaotic club crawl 'Carnage'. Unfortunately, after a few too many bevvies i was a tad tipsy (lets just say) and managed to lose the battery out of my mobile...the hangover the following day was horrendous.

After lugging two large holdalls, as well as my intoxicated self on the long journey of public transport, the struggle to keep down my jacket potato was a success (thank god), and i eagerly awaited to open the door to see my mum's excited expression. However, she was not in...typical.

Well, when she finally arrived home later that evening, i managed to achieve my goal, as the bewilderment in my mothers face appeared very shocked that i was back. Then Monday came, so i decided to make a few cheeky phone calls to all the girls and encourage them to venture to Soap in Canterbury that night. As i was home for summer, i thought this was a well deserved reason to go out on the razz! My friends were still rather unsure of my exact whereabouts and didn't quite believe that i was back in town..well this was until they turned up to my door ready for a night of pissed up antics!!

As per, Monday was one of those very memorable nights that in fact you cant remember..a classic adventure filled with vodka redbulls, cheesy tunes and many tumbling heels. Perfection. In my enthusiastic state when we eventually climbed into bed, i did not sleep for too long, and was glad to learn that my friend Amy had also woken..the hunt for food had begun. But as we had all camped at a house in Canterbury, the chance for anything edible was scarce; although i did manage to chomp on a few naughty slices of cheese and several green olives. As the rest of the troops rose from their drunken coma, we decided to venture to Maccy D's for that desperately needed quarter-pounder! The nasty stodge was just the thing everyone yearned for; an attempt to raise us from hanging like a gorilla. All in all it was one hell of a night and was great to be back :)

After being home for over a week now, i have enjoyed the relaxation and have successfully diminished the constant hangover that freshers year had delightfully donated to me; however, after my many countless baths and home-cooked meals, i have to confess i am missing the wild lifestyle that uni entails. So i will aim to drag the girls out for a many more crazy nights of flowing drinks and constant dancing..just to keep life interesting :) And they call me a wino...why ??? ;)

Diana...Johnson??

I have recently been told several times, by a number of different people, that i remind them of / look a little like the X Factor runner up, Diana Vickers (you know...the one with the hands!) I'm guessing it's only due to the fact that my curly bees-nest barnet is quite alike her wild tresses; other than that, i can't see the comparason myself. However, i have always admired her style, therefore i feel rather chuffed to even be slightly compared to her. From the very first auditions, i have always hoped that Diana would have won the competition; i simply loved her unique voice and quirky fashion sense..so i voted for her a fair few times (however dorky that makes me sound!) So i was gutted when she lost the battle of the votes in the final weeks.

Nevertheless, after these recent observations regarding my 'similarities' with the 'Once' singer, i was eager to take a brief glimpse at her recent fashion choices. I am a great fan of celebrity trends; people like Alexa Chung, Sienna Miller, Lily Cole and of course Diana Vickers, never fail to inspire my own style and chosen purchases. I adore the boho/romantic look that such female stars parade; hence the many floral dresses, summery jackets and tanned shoes that float about my wardrobe.

Once i had dabbled on her fashion blog, i discovered a world of clothing treats to feast my eyes upon. I especially liked an outfit that she had sported on an X Factor live performance; it was a sparkly white fringed dress, complimented by a matching beret. Although this outfit is a tad excessive for your usual Saturday night bender, I'm sure there is a cheeky little equivalent somewhere on London Oxford Street...the land of fashion opportunities!

So on my visit to London tomorrow, as i cruise in and out of the alluring shops, i will hunt for a dazzling fringed dress, courtesy of Miss Vickers. Urban Outfitters here i come!! Fingers crossed.... :)

To Clog..or Not to Clog??

After flicking through the pages of a recent Elle issue, i came across an unusual entity in the 'fashion latest' feature. Forget gladiator sandals, brogues or over the knee boots..this summer, the ultimate accessory for your feet is...(apparently)...CLOGS!!

Of course the designs have been updated to correspond with the savvy shoppers of today's society; however, i still can't help but visualize clogs as a childhood novelty. You know, the ones that young girls would tiptoe around on with their fluffy pink handbags and baby dolls. Therefore, imagining the wooden shoe clip-clopping down the runway seems far too conflicting on the feet of a tall, beautiful model. I feel the look is slightly humorous; as the clumpy and frumpish trend would challenge to compliment any outfit. However, although i am currently satirizing this trend, it is highly possible that i will be eating my words very soon; as July creeps in and the summer footwear transpires, i can just see myself striding to the beach in a floral dress swaying over some charming clogs!

In order to delve further into this surprising comeback, i have gazed over a few fashion sites to embrace their own designs of the unusual fashion. After peeking on ASOS' collection, none of the timbered cheekys stood out to me..which resulted in my further lack of interest in this recent clog craze. However, i then researched more on the trend, and discovered a pair that might just succeed in hauling me back into the dark side of strange footwear! It was love at first sight when i ogled at the screen; I'm not sure what it was about this pair that encouraged me to change my views, but i just adored their tan brushed colour and thick chunky heel. They are the only soles that i can imagine actually wearing myself, as they would look great with navy skinnies, or a floaty summer dress. Although, according to the site they are not currently up for sale just yet..but on the day of their release you can be sure that i will be first in line for this alluring pair of wooden lovelies!

So it has become apparent that i am no longer a true hater of this season's foot friend; thankfully i am now, in fact, a self-confessed clog fanatic! Congrats to Topshop once again for showing me the light...watch this space :)