Random...

Separately she and I used to work in Office together  and the other guy I don’t know but together Tracey Duodu and Tom Barber make up the 14^th. I’ve noticed status updates on my Facebook (the odd occasion I logged in) but never went that bit further to click ‘listen’ but when given the chance to hear them live at the Hoxton Bar and Kitchen (who knew they had a separate ’club’ called Gold Dust inside?) I thought why not? 

This night showcased other acts such as Solomon & Finder (great lead singer) and Finlay (not so great lead singer) and they saved the best till last in my honest opinion. The 14th had the biggest crowd and fans already knowing the track list and they didn't disappoint. It was weird to think the last time I saw her she was serving UGGS and now she was dominating the stage like a pro.

Excuse the iPhone pic

Their MySpace page describe their music as soul/ tropical (??) but personally I think its sounds like old skool UK garage before everyone started jumping on it (pretty much how dance music is being used and abused now). They’re getting air play on Radio 1 and you can’t get bigger than that, check them out

14th

Feature in the METRO

Finishing Touches

I have plenty of days where I don't have anything to wear (I do) and nearly late for the bus because I'm can't make up my mind. Thankfully i work in a 'relaxed' office so you can dress outside of blazers and pencil skirts but I still felt my white shirt and jeans were too plain. This is where my finishing touches come in. Everyone knows accessories can change an outfit but I tried something other than my normal jewellery.

Shirt-  ASOS  Collar tips- ASOS   Stole- Topshop  Jewellery- Thomas Sabo

The stole was a last minute thing as our office is cold and I didn't want to wear a jumper/ cardigan. Simple but effective and surprising warm! Dressed up my rather dressed down outfit and it worked. I will be trying this again in the near future as I seem to have a thing for shirts all of a sudden. 

Baby, it's cold outside

Winter coats. Everyone should have one by now. Don't be like my friend and wear a leather jacket with a shawl covering you! But to me it's not as simple as going into Topshop and trying it on on the shop floor and buying it; no, no, no! You're in this coat for a few good months and apart from your shoes and bag that is all that people will see, so I want to make an expression. Also I can't be seen in what someone else's mum is wearing (I don't want to be a twin).

This often means (unfortunately?) designer. Pricey but if you want quality, I've found out it's the only way to go. Don't get me wrong I tried high street but it is full of styles that don't appeal to or suit me, the fabrics are getting thinner [FACT] or they were pointless. Example A below

                                                   (Picture: Zara.com)

This isn't my style but where are the buttons?!! Am i supposed to hold it down with my arms? A belt is not always practical and can spoil the look so no Zara, I can't do that. Practicality over fashion this time until I saw this…

(Picture: Pyrus)

You know when harps are playing and angels are singing? Yeah, that's what happened when I saw this masterpiece. Smart enough for work but the leather made it casual enough for weekends and, most importantly, it has buttons! It's from Pyrus (I've never heard of them before either) and you will have to go to the website Pyrus- London to look at the price as I'm afraid to put it on here… (Don't judge me).

1st Post! Be gentle..

After all this time, I thought I would start a blog... why not? Everybody's doing it!

Why dress down demeanour? Well anyone that knows me, knows I'm not 'girly' when it comes to my style; I prefer shorts over skirts and trousers over dresses but that doesn't mean I don't sought out a decent dress for special occasions (Aqua seems to my label of choice lately). All anyone really needs are the right accessories and finishing touches to make even a t-shirt and jeans dressed up and I (try to) use this approach daily.

I want this blog to be a reflection of my taste and what I just hope I don't get too lazy with posts but we'll see....