Thursday, 24 September 2009

Geek sheek...

Jumper from H&M, Boots from New Look
(Excuse the background, Ionly noticed after )

So finally I've got myself a pair of 'Geek sheeks' (as I call them) and if i'm honest I'm quite late on to the trend, but better late than never I guess. And my reason? Only a few can pull them off really. I mean, on Pixie Geldof and Alexa Chung, the look is too hot but on me... no comment. Who would've thought that geeks would be the style icons of 2009? Who knows, next year it could be our grandparents...

I haven't actually worn my Geek Sheeks out yet as they are what some would call 'fake', I however, call them 'customised' as I purchased them at an exclusive place named, Cineworld before watching The Final Destination 3D, then punched out the 3D lenses and just like that, it was a hot purchase. If it weren't for 'Real D' being printed on the side, they'd be wearable but you know, it's something i'll have to take up with the cinema's supplier. The real things though, can be purchased in Topshop and Newlook as well as Specsavers and with the trend still out there, why not go get some...!

Monday, 14 September 2009

Bonjour


Double breasted blazer from Asos, Dress from Newlook, Belt from Miss Selfridge, Denim shorts from H&M


I'm back. It's been a while due to me being caught up in the summer holidays, which was fun. Shopping was a highlight as always. Me and my cousin checked out a shopping centre in Essex which was excellent, they had a variety of all my favourite shops so I was not complaining :D. This is me rocking the monochrome look with some cute denim shorts that I purchased on my shopping trip from H&M. Tiny shorts have somehow become my staple piece, something about the comfort and effortless look that they portray has got me going. The sudden feeling to embrace my legs has come about and what better time than just before Winter? In the image above I am also rocking the last blazer that I think I'm going to buy. The trend has just taken over, and more importantly taken over my 6th form common room! It's a hot look though, so I'm not suprised, but I'm looking forward to the next big piece of outerwear winter's got to offer.


Strangely I'm looking forward to winter, putting the cold weather aside, what is going to be on trend is what intrest me most. Boots-wise, I'm excited. I think I'll need to invest in a pair of thigh high ones, and these suede tassle ankle ones that I saw the other day in River Island, they were too cute. My friend looks forward to winter because she can wear whatever she wants underneath and it can be hidden by her coat. As lazy as that is, it's true :D but then you get those days that you will go coatless and freeze, just to show off a hot outfit... or is that just me? For now though, I'm trying to enjoy whats left of summer although I don't quite remember it coming. hmm..

Monday, 15 June 2009

Fashionb-elle by Sam


Fashion is the one. It can either scream or whisper a person’s personality though no matter what, it says something about you and that’s why I love it. I aspire to be in the field because it’s creative. There’s no boundaries, no rules, just fun and that’s the way it should be right? An outfit always looks hot as long as the person wearing it knows it, because once they know, others believe it.

My names Sam and I’m 17 years old. I created this blog to show fashion through my eyes and for people to hopefully like and give me their views on my perception and the clothes featured… that and I thought it would be fun. And through my eyes? fashion is only sweet when it’s affordable, and as nice as designer clothes are, Primark has got me a long way in life. Topshop and Primark are my number one shops amongst others. Yeah, the prices are varied, but that mix results in an ‘on point’ dress sense. After shopping it’s easy to throw out the old to make room for the new but that’s not the case for me because when an outfit gets old, I modify it/customise it and just like that, it’s a new unique addition to my wardrobe. Cos to be totally real, it’s the recession out here so you can’t just be throwing out clothes all willy nilly. But don’t get me wrong, I LOVE to shop.

My style is quite varied and in three words I would describe it as fun, cute and diverse. I don’t have a specific look I go for, I just buy what I think looks good really, like, I say, whatever clothes shout out my name even though my friends think I’m kinda weird for saying that, but what I mean is, you know when something’s you. I tend to like things that define the waist so right now skinny waist belts are like uniform for me lol. I wear a lot of cute mini dresses and tunics (usually with leggings). But then love funky printed tees and that whole retro look. As well as that I like wearing cultural clothes, now known as tribal print, as my sister makes and designs dresses in that specialised area. She makes me loads of dresses and with them all being free I can’t resist! I enjoy experimenting with clothes that I wouldn’t wear at first glance, if even a top is 3 sizes bigger than me, once rocked with a cinched waist belt, it’s a hot purchase. Those things there are what fashion is to me, making something out of nothing…

Colour 4 me


Ted baker London bag from Asos, Tunic from Topshop, Mustard Cardigan from H&M, Leapord print belt and leggings from Primark, Sandals and Multicoloured headband from Dorothy Perkins


This was taken before I went to Graduate fashion week on Thursday, which was amazing by the way. It was really inspirational and from that it was clear to me why there’s so much competition to get into fashion designing because the talent out there is mad. Fashion journalism is still where I wanna be though.

In this outfit a woman asked to take a picture of me to put in her portfolio because her main theme was colour. I felt like a star :) . I’m in love wit the boho look this summer which is why I wore the multicoloured headband. I went for the whole colour clash to stand out and to channel my excitement of the day. The red Ted Baker bag finished the look. It’s one of my favourite purchases 4 now.


Tribal Man

Dress- Recycled mens top, Suede belt from Primark


My Baby's (from River Island)
The dress above is my brother’s old top that was sent for him from Sierra Leone. I decided to put a waist belt with it and yay! A cute dress for me! Tribal print is very on trend at the moment but being originally from Sierra Leone, it’s nothing new to me and I think it’s a hot look, especially for the summer season. Whether it be with gladiators or platforms like the ones I’m wearing here, it’s an effortless look which always brightens up the ensemble. I like.