MOLLY JEGGINGS

Buying jeans is hard. I've not owned a pair in about three years because of the stress it causes me to even attempt to find a good fit. Having spent far too long looking for the 'perfect jeans' (conclusion - they do NOT exist), I tried a pair of Molly Jeggings from River Island and was overwhelmed with how great they are.

 

LIGHT WASH (LINK HERE) -  £35 

MID WASH REFORM (LINK HERE) - £40

 

I've had my hesitations with jeggings in the past because I've seen lots of types which look and feel nothing like jeans. I can assure you that these jeggings are both very jean-like but also have the desired comfort factor of leggings. They are incredibly soft and the slightly elasticated fabric means that they fit great. They give you the choice of short, regular or long leg length too which meant that overall the jeggings fit perfectly. They also have buttons, zippers, belt loops and back pockets, which means they look and function just like jeans.

 

I first bought them in the light wash (I wrote a post featuring them here) and because I was so happy with the fit and appearance I ordered them again in mid wash 'reform' and am so pleased with them. They do these in so many different shades and colours so I'll be stocking up on loads more soon! XOXO

MAN OF STEEL

I went to see Man of Steel with my dad and older brother yesterday and felt like writing a little bit of a review about it, so enjoy! I love a good superhero movie. Superman however, while maybe the most iconic of all the heroes, is probably the one franchise that I've never quite gotten into. With the new movie looking so impressive and creating so much hype, I thought this was the perfect time to try to see what all the fuss is about.

 

CARDIGAN & TEE - TOPSHOP

 

First things first, if there is only one reason that you decide to see this film, it may as well be for the impressive specimen that is Henry Cavill, who plays Superman himself. I mean, he looks pretty amazing and on a completely superficial and shallow level, is a pretty good excuse to enjoy this movie. Of course I should also say that he is actually a really great actor and I think he was so good in the role of Superman. But seriously, he's really hot you guys (:. I also loved Amy Adams. She was so well-suited to the character of Lois Lane, making her strong and witty.

 

I had read a few things online about some people's negative feedback on the movie, with a surprising amount of people saying that it wasn't fun or funny enough. To avoid disappointment I think people just need to lose the expectations of what the movie will be and take it for what it is. If you compare it to lighter movies like the Avengers for example, then naturally you'll be left let down.

The movie is far more serious and drama-based than many of the recent superhero movies that audiences are used to (e.g. Iron Man, Avengers..). The movie, while still being full of typical action and battle scenes, had lots of moments focusing on the characters and relationships in a real and human way. I really enjoyed that aspect as it gave the movie more depth than other superhero movies I've seen, and made the characters seem more three-dimensional. The relationship between Clark Kent and his human dad was particularly emotive and even made me well-up a little. My only criticism is that the second half of the film is SO fight based that you kind of lose the story and feel like it drags on a little. Overall, this movie is dramatic and suspenseful and epic, and I really enjoyed it. XOXO

 

CAMOUFLAGE

This is just a casual outfit I wore on Friday to visit my half-brothers. I wore some new stuff that I bought a couple of days ago when I went into town.

 

 

HAT - TOPSHOP, TEE - TOPSHOP, JEGGINGS - RIVER ISLAND, SHOES - NEW LOOK

 

I've wanted a fedora for ages but was worried that I would look silly wearing one. When I was in Topshop I just grabbed it & tried it on and really loved it. I don't know whether it looks good on me or not but who cares really?! I feel like I want to wear it with everything and it is such a simple accessory to transform a casual day look. I also picked up some jeggings from River Island which are one of the best things I've bought in a long time. They are super comfy and amazing, but I'll be doing a separate post on them soon if you want to know more. Finally, I thought it was only appropriate that I wore this camouflage tee that I got from Topshop recently, since my brothers are really into the army and stuff like that. Sure enough, my 10 year old brother wanted to know where I got it from. XOXO

MAY: I'M FEELING INSPIRED

This has been a big month of changes and important dates for me. I had my 19th birthday and my 1st blog birthday early in the month, as well as finishing sixth form college and getting a brand new job. It's all very exciting! The sun's coming out and now I've finished sixth form (apart from a few exams) I'm looking forward to the summer so much and all the things I want to do. XOXO

 

 

HAPPY 1ST BLOG BIRTHDAY!

Hello! This is just a small but special post for me, because today is the first birthday of my blog! It feels like a really big deal for me because my life has changed so much in the last year and this blog has really helped me to change too.

Image from Tumblr

I feel proud to look back and see what I have written about or felt passionate about and all the good memories I've been able to share. I started this blog because I already loved reading other people's blogs, and I loved the idea of having a creative space that would be all mine and a place for me to create whatever I wanted. I also wanted to make a positive step in self-improvement, as the quote above is about. So many things in life happen where you have no control and can feel really helpless, so if you want positivity and opportunities in your life, you need to be active in doing that yourself. This has very much been an idea that I've been focusing on for the past year, and one that has helped me so much to get to this point that I am at now.

The last few years have been rough for me, but this blog has really helped me to document the positive changes that I've taken in life since last May. I also want to shout-out and thank all the lovely bloggers I've had comment and follow this blog too, because I never expected anyone to be interested in what I had to say or what I wear and the amazing feedback has really touched me. I've loved blogging for the past year and I cannot wait to see what happens next! XOXO

CHECKMATE

 

I've found a sneaky minute away from my art coursework to do this little nail post real quick. Here is my attempt at Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2013 -inspired nails that I did a week or so ago. It is the pattern that seems to be everywhere at the moment and I felt it was only right that I embraced it in my own little way. After applying a base coat I applied two coats of black nail varnish to each nail and let them dry. Then, using a white nail pen, I drew cross-like lines down each nail. To get the squares symmetrical I made the lines as thin as possible. I then filled in the squares with the white pen, and used a black nail pen to make any corrections if I went over the lines. Finally, I finished with a thin layer of base coat. It was pretty straightforward and just a little bit tricky at times. If I had white nail varnish I probably would have done the nails the other way round (white base and black nail pen on top) but I made do with what I had and actually it was completely fine, so I think it would work fine either way.

I only kept the nails for a couple of days because I was starting a new job and the nails were quite loud and bold and maybe not so first-day-of-work-appropriate. I think the same pattern would look more subtle if you changed black for light blue and I think it would look AMAZING in yellow (like the Louis Vuitton design above). Hope you like 'em! XOXO

VARSITY

JACKET - ASOS, T-SHIRT - OLD, TROUSERS - AMERICAN APPAREL, BOOTS - ASOS, BAG - TOPSHOP

 

I bought this awesome varsity jacket a month or so ago but have been waiting for it to warm up so I could finally wear it. It's really soft and relaxed, I love the PU faux-leather sleeve detail and it's an ideal transitional jacket from spring to summer if you are looking for something light and comfy. I teamed it with my riding pants and a mickey mouse t-shirt, creating a kind of old-school American preppy vibe. XOXO