WHITE, WHITE

You know what I googled today?

"Nobody wears white after labour day?"

Why? Because I’ve never known what that meant but have heard it often, namely on American sitcoms-I’m sure Rachel said it in friends in one episode, probs a sly dig at Ross and some kind of reference to labour day was probably made in Clueless. Anyway, I finally understand what it means, it's apparently an old age rule that basically means that the colour white is only ever associated with summer and as such should only be worn in said season, labour day denotes the end of summer and soooo nobody is allowed to wear white after that. Ever.

ANYWAAAY-story behind this outfit. I am now the proud owner of all three items and I intend to wear it like this. The jumper was a random purchase and I am going to sound so bratty for saying this but I was conned by the sunshine, I woke up last week and it looked so warm out and thought it was appropriate weather for a t-shirt-WRONG! I got out of my car and brrr, it was cold, so I went into Topshop and saw this cute jumper (which I did have my eye on for quite sometime) so I bought it and it went perfectly with the skirt I happened to be wearing. The shoes are so cute and looked even better in store than they did online and the jeans I’ve had forever. I'm not sure if the items are gonna look as good on me as they do in my head, we shall seeeeee! AND, most importantly, I am abiding by the old age tradition and wearing white when only the rules of American fashion allows-memorial day to labour day*.

*please note the sarcasm in this post, obvs I will totally wear this in winter/autumn or just about any other day I wish to. 

Jumper || Jeans || Shoes 

H&M New Icons Collection

There are some high-street collections that I have got SO excited over, the Kate Moss for Topshop (remember the asymmetric red dress she wore when promoting the first ever collection back in 2008, yeah I own that) the Versace and H&M, the Marni and H&M, JW Anderson for Topshop, Mary Katranzou for Topshop (I am still gutted I missed out on the Lampshade dress). You get the pattern, it's pretty much any high-street X Designer collection, I'm all over it. I study the look books vigilantly and then narrow it down to a few items I "absolutely must have". I have my alarm clock set in anticipation of release and then I'm found in the early hours frantically clicking the refresh button until I'm able to buy my items. The H&M New Icon Collection was one that I really didn't give a second glance, as many already know it is a collection that is inspired by the street style of super-models from different parts of the world -featuring Lindsay Wixson from London, Joan Smalls from New York, Liu Wen from Tokyo and Daphne Groeneveld from France. Okay, I lied a little bit, the MASSIVE hat that is very Saint Laurent, I had to have everything else I didn't really care for.

My lack of care for said collection meant I had no idea when the collection was out and it was just by complete chance that I visited the H&M site and noticed that the items were already available to buy, clicked on hat and whaddayaknow, already out of stock. I wasn't that bummed out about it, instead I took the "silver linings" path and thought about how I already have too many hats and how I just saved myself £12.99. BUT-another by chance- opportunity took me to my local store itself and guess what? one last hat was calling me from the mannequin's head, a quick enquiry from sales assistant told me that it was the very last one and that I could have the one on the mannequin, now normally I can't wear stuff that has been on the mannequin as I consider the item to have already been worn-is that weird? For this item however, I made an exception as it looked quite brilliant on. Anyway, so there I was admiring how I looked in the mirror when my lil sis comes over to me, clutching in her hand a maxi skirt, inspired by the beautiful Lindsay Wixson. I didn't really like it. The fabric didn't look too great and besides, I kinda can't stand maxi skirts. I lack the height. She tried it on and I still wasn't convinced, maybe it was the bad lighting or the fact that she didn't have any shoes on, it just didn't look great and normally I always think she looks great in everything. I could tell she really liked it though so the next time me and my lil sis had a falling out, I bought it for her as a "sorry, I'm so lame and pick fights when I'm frustrated" gift. She accepted, on the grounds that some day I get over my "but maxi skirts only suit people with AMAZING legs" theory. I promised I would as the skirt did appeal to me a lot more when she wore it with her ankle boots and all her little accessories that gives the skirt more life. Here are pictures of her wearing the skirt itself!

Whaddayathink?!

What I REALLY wear

The other day I was over at Chocolate, Cookies & Candies, catching up on Marlene's latest blog posts and noticed she had an article, titled "what bloggers wear?". I found it really interesting as I follow so many style blogs and sometimes I do find myself asking questions like "do they really just walk around in heels all day?" and "bloody hell, how many clothes does she have?!!". Sometimes you gotta wonder, how much is genuine style? I mean, I'm sure when the first style blog was out, it was a lot more personal than some of the blogs are today. There's SO much pressure, 'specially for the ones up top, wouldn't you agree? I am guilty of it myself, sometimes I think "oh but this outfit has already been featured!!" and I do find myself over thinking what's going to be posted. So, I thought I would share some pictures, these were all taken before the blog started.

I guess one thing is evident from both blog and above pictures, I really do have a love for stripes!

Boy Inspiration

Today I am, taking inspiration from a boy (evidence above and below) shopping the H&M new icon collection, and eating banana loaf cake. 

Jacket || Jeans || Shirt || Bag || Brogues

Baked: Oreo Cupcakes

Whenever I visit the Lola's Cupcakes counter in London, there's always one cupcake I know I'll take away with me and that is the Oreo one. Much to my surprise, it was quite easy to recreate. 

Recipe

For the cupcakes:

200g plain flour

40g cocoa powder

240g caster sugar

3tsp baking powder

80g unsalted butter

2 eggs

200mL milk

2tsp vanilla extract

16 oreos

For the buttercream:

175g unsalted butter

350g icing sugar

1tsp vanilla extract

1-2tbsp milk

5 crushed oreos

Extra oreos for topping

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180 C/Gas mark 4. 

2.  Line a muffin tray with a cupcake case and place half an oreo in each case. 

3. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt into a bowl. In a separate bowl, cream together  the butter and sugar, gradually add the vanilla extract and beat in the eggs.  Finally, add the milk and flour until it all comes together. Spoon the mixture into the cupcake cases (fill about 2/3 of case) and bake between 18-20 minutes. 

4. Whilst baking, the frosting can be started. Beat the butter, icing sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Add milk if you find the mixture too thick. Add the crushed oreos and mix. 

5. Once cupcakes are baked and cooled, pipe the mixture over each cupcake and finally, place an oreo on top to finish. Original recipe found here. 

Enjoy! 

21st Century Debutante

Arrrgh the check trousers, NEED. Now. 

1.Top || 2.Trousers || 3.Sunnies || 4.Bag || 5.Shoes

What I wore yesterday.

Maybe, years from now, we'll be able to laugh about it. We'll be able to go "remember, that time in april when it snowed?". My sister tells me with complete sincerity "spring has been cancelled this year, seriously the weather forecast guy said so", parting from my comfy, oversized sweaters won't be happening this year. Not just yet anyway. *sobs*