Swishing, exciting looks and new clothes!!!

Swishing party!!!!

Any opportunity for new clothes always put me a bit on edge! And rightly so with the chance to find so many exciting pieces, I soon got into the swishing mentality i.e move out the way/ I touched it first/ that wouldn’t fit you anyway! After the first bit of grabbing everyone became more sharing, and apart from the happiness of finding new pieces for yourself, it’s a really smug feeling when you realise people find your old clothes desirable!

The next swish is the first of april at the blind tiger, you can buy tickets at www.myswish.co.uk

Amazing eighties mohair jumper worn as a dress( I do admit when I went to work in this outfit I did put cycling shorts underneath!) I don’t think the world is quite ready for that look yet.

I found it really surprising that after the initial grab everything mentality, there were still beautiful items left on the rails, like this stunning coral blouse. The quality of the piece is just lush, I’ve styled it in a way that makes me feel like I’m in Bugsy Malone. Particularly when worn with these charity shop found trousers. I also nabbed these gorgeous topshop heels at the swish (my size!) happy days!

What I found so exciting about the prospect of clothes from this style event is the discovery of items you would never imagine, like this ruffle eighties top, which I’ve modelled backwards as I feel it hangs better. I love this angry flamenco dancer look! I adore a good handbag and was overjoyed to find this un-used leather one, since most of my outfits are all vintage pieces adding simple bag really sharpens up my look.

Check out the cutest blouse ever, I love that when I put it on it conjures up images of me wearing a matching frilly hat and milking cows…… ok just my imagination then?!

Summer cannot come sooner

I awoke to a horrible, wet, rainy, windy day and I'm sure I am not the only one who cannot wait for Summer; it's far to cold and I am tired of being limited to less than a quarter of my wardrobe. Anyway, it was off to Bexhill Town today. Again it took me ages to decide what to wear due to the conditions outside, but I think the final outcome was simple but suitable considering. Plus, its not like I'm looking to win any style awards any time soon.
      Also, forgive the appearance of my moody demeanour.

A nude embellished, slit cut neckline top from a charity shop and my old NEXT high waisted hot-pants that I've cut and altered several times. The 50s headscarf was an attempt to fight against the wind and rain for the afternoon. Plus the "cleaning lady headscarf" look always works well with this weather anyway. The shoes, also from a charity shop.

I bought the top mainly because of this gorgeous stitching around the neck and cuffs, gives the top more texture.

Jacket from another charity shop here in Bexhill. The material is like a soft tweed and the cuffs, pockets and collar are all velvet. I found it on a reduced rail about a year ago... for 50p! WIN.

A weekend of hats and being Pocahontas!

After an uneventful week my style substance has been lacking however on Sunday after attending the swishing event I’ve found some lovely new pieces, so look forward to seeing those styled up very soon……..

Saturday 9am, I took a rather eighties, manly stance on my outfit to help me deal with the day, balanced out by my lovely teacup necklace.

6pm, A meeting of friends summarised by the fact that we all wearing hats!

11pm, I hate fancy dress, but my house mates penguin outfit made me feel under dressed… hence my take on the classic Pocahontas look. ( you cant even see my fringed ankle boots in this picture!)

Sunday, 12am again the hat is glued to my head for the swishing event, and horray for my man brogues I’d forgotten how much I loved them.

New thing!!!

I am so excited! Yesterday on my walk to Aldi (lol) I found this weird little vintage/music shop that was having a change round. You know those shops that you’re almost a little bit scared to go in, as they half look like everything is of the back of a lorry and it seems to be slight leering old men or a crazy old granny that run them. Anyway I found this amazingly cute suede jacket for just eight pounds! After I thought why the hell did I not haggle?! Well eight pounds in a bargain anyway, new outfit ideas ahoy!

I do seem to be all about the hair accessories this week, I really fancied a 50’s style turban today or ‘cleaning lady headscarf’ as someone nicely pointed out to me on the street. How lush is the print on this scarf?

Rings and Vests!

It’s such a strange time to be dressing for, the sun is shining and it’s a little warmer, but still rather cold around the edges meaning you can’t crack out any really summery things and you still have to consider layers, I still don’t think I’ve been brave enough to go without a vest! Hence todays look-

Dress, jumper, boots-Charity shop

Rings- Snoopers paradise

I’ve had a few extra shifts lately and I’ve been gagging for some new rings, I’ve always wanted to be one of those glamorous girls that wear lots of rings!

Flowers and secretaries!

I fear I’m starting to dress like a secretary…… well I certainly do today, one from the nineties but with strange details, where if I was a secretary of a school I would probably get asked to leave!  You can’t even tell anyway with this awful quality image. Anyway there is some hope, I thought I would crack out the floral headband as nothing makes me happier, part secretary part festival chic!

Jacket- junk shop

Shirt,skirt,cardie-charity shop

Brothel creepers- Urban Outfitters

Headband- reading fest circa 2010!

Just some pretty things

All together probably cost about £10 =D

Love Alanna x

I Love Brownies

Found this gorgeous brownie film camera to add to my collection. The case was a little broken, but I'm sure it's nothing a little super glue and a new buckle won't fix. Also it was a steal at £4.50.

Love Alanna x

oops... Sorry!

HELLO! Alanna here. I have neglected the Blog for some time, much to Chelsea's disappointment, therefore I have to apologise. However, this does give me opportunity to share some of the stuff I have found/collected during the last few weeks. Also some exciting news as I may have found a lovely little studio flat with the B/F, which can only mean one thing... more charity shop shopping, thrift store diving and treasure hunting. Result!

Wearing my heart on my....... jeans?!

Dear oh dear……. I hate these phases, the ones where I actually have no idea what to put on in the morning! Now this sounds weird but I normally find that being hungover somehow brings out certain randomness in my outfits, however that didn’t happen today! After a complete fail of an evening last night, todays outfit just didn’t happen. However the slightly warmer temperatures allowed me to crack out this wicked 90’s blazer which gives a nod to equestrian style, I love this jacket! And check out one of my favourite necklace, granny love!

I got a bit funky with my old grey skinnies on Sunday night, I’ve been all inspired by the spring colours and all the lovely printed jeans that I thought I’d give my own version a go. It was just a easy peasy potato print heart, using liquid fabric paint, and then a fabric felt as the outline. What do you think?