What's in?

As a 17 year old girl, I would consider myself quite 'in' with the fashion and trends. After a day of shopping at the Bullring in Birmingham I thought i'd do a quick blog post on my finds and what appears to be in right now.

1) Right. So the first 'trend' dominating the shops is black and white clothing; b&w stripes, squares, random patters, on tops, on leggings, on coats aswell!

Here is a picture of the b&w trend on the catwalks earlier this year.

Here is the top I purchased today:




It is from Republic and it cost me £12. I love this top as it is very versitile. It could be dressed up - by wearing it with a leather skirt and some black heels - or dressed down, with jeans, boots and a leather jacket.

Here are the leggings I purchased today:



These leggins are from H&M and cost me £7.99, which is a complete bargain, as I wear leggings day in day out, so for me leggings are essential for the wardrobe. I'd pair these leggings with a bright jumper, some converse and a coat in the winter months.

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2) The second trend i've noticed in the shops is something known as a 'wrap' skirt.

Examples of wrap skirts in the high street stores:

OASIS!
http://www.oasis-stores.com////fcp-product/4850002101?gclid=CN3y56bmwboCFa-WtAod9XkA-g

TOPSHOP!




http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/silk-wrap-skirt-by-boutique-2021789



















The wrap skirt I brought today was from Firetrap.




This skirt was £25:00 and i've fallen in love with it. This is a piece you can dress down, with black tights, black boots, a plain top and a cardigan. However you can also dress it up, on the USC website (http://www.usc.co.uk/rock-and-rags-by-firetrap-baroque-top-657255) there is the matching top for the skirt, which creates a 'Two-piece' another popular current trend. By wearing the skirt and matching top you have an evening outfit, which you could pair with some heels  and a clutch bag! Perfecto.

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3) The third trend which is absolutely everywhere right now is Tartan! If you didn't already know this, what planet are you on?! The shops are filled with tartan, I absolutely love this trend. I have already bought a dress onnline in tartan pattern from dollybowbow.

The dress looks like this:



It is £28:00 and i think its beautiful! I'd pair with black tights, black boots and a long coat.

And the second item I have bought in Tartan is a scarf:

   

The scarf was £14.00, it is not typically red patterened but instead it has a twist and is a more orangey colour. I love it! As it is a scarf i will obviously be wearing it on colder days, the bright orange will add colour to my outfit.

HALLOWEEN!

I love halloween!

I have just got back from Brownies (I am not a brownie, obviously - as I am not 9 years old). I am a young leader! Tonight was our halloween party, all the girls came dressed up, and I mean really dressed up - broomsticks, pointy hats, scary make-up - the lot. It makes me so excited and so jealous of them, I want to be young again and dress up for halloween and not care.

We have our halloween social on Friday for sixth form, which everyone is moaning about as apparently not many people are going, and those that are aren't dressing up. So that sucks!

Me and my friends are also planning on pumpkin carving one day during half term, which is mega exciting as I've never done it! I can't decide wether to be traditional and do a smiley face, or do something out the ordinary and attempt to be 'creative'. Watch this space! I will keep you informed on that.

My sister is having her friends round to watch Paranormal Activity 4. So me and my boyf will probably crash and watch it too. Which will be so funny as he hates scary films and I love them.

Besides all that I'm not sure what else is going on in my life regarding Halloween!

But its bonfire night soon which makes me even more excited as I love that too!

All of this is so exciting, I love this time of year and the build up to Christmas! It's so warm and cosy and lovely and everythings calm and everyones happy! It's absolutely fandabbydosey.

Frustration

I am so so frustrated with my school.
They have told me TODAY that my whole UCAS application has to be paid and sent by Monday morning at 9:15. Today is Friday. That means I have tonight, tomorrow and Sunday to do it.

HOWEVER

1) I still haven't got 5 choices, I've only been to 2 open days.
2) My form teacher still hasn't read my personal statement, so obviously I have had no feedback. Baring in mind I gave him my personal statement at least 3 months ago!!
3) I'm working all fricken weekend.

My school is an absolute joke. Why tell us today? How annoying and frustrating.
ARGH STRESS!

New hair!?

Phoebe-Lettice Thompson from Made In Chelsea.

I absolutely love Phoebe's look. I love her look, its edgy and exciting and very out there. Shes so confident with what she wears. I wish I was more like that, a bit more confident and out there with the clothes I wear. This is the way I am going to have my hair cut next. My best friend is a hairdresser and I think I'm willing to let her do this. I'm scared but oh well, I really really like the short hair look.

and look at those sunglasses! wow!

WHAT DO I DO

This year i've got some decisions to make, some pretty big ones regarding University.

My head is in a merhhghwe over it all. (I know thats not a word, but thats how i feel OK?)

I am split in two.

 

 

ONE HALF.

'I really want to stay round here and go to a local university, my family are here, my friends are here, my boyfriend is here, my job is here, everything i know and everything im comfortable with is here in this city. Why would i move? There are good uni's right on the doorstep offering the course i want to do. Ill come home and have a cooked dinner for me everynight and my room and all my things i've always had. Im quite content in my little bubble here, with everything just where i need it. Why move? Its hassle, its scary, its a big thing.'

 

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OTHER HALF.

 

'I can't wait to get away, away from all the drama here. Sure i'll miss my family, and my boyfriend but i can come home and visit, they can come see me and visit. I can't wait to move away, start a fresh. No drama following me. I get to meet new people, and learn about a completely new city. I get to experience life on my own, fend for myself, cook for myself. Think how many skills i will gain. How many new people will impact my life. Its so exciting, its a crazy thing to think this time next year i could be living in London, Manchester, Liverpool, Scotland. The world is my oyster. There are so many opportunities out there for me, as i'm young i feel i should grab those opportunities, every single one of them. Uni being the first thing to open the doors for me.'

TWIL #Week1

This Week I'm Loving!

This pink nail varnish, limited addition at Barry M.
The colour is lovely, very bright and stands out. I love it as it allows my nails to stand out against my sixth form uniform (which is office wear). This colour is a definite must for me over the winter, as it lets me hold on to summer colours in the dull and dim English weather!