Biker Jacket addict

Whilst other's deemed the Burberry S/S 2011 collection as "too young" I looked at it and couldn't help but think of just how 'me' it was.

You see, I have a thing for biker jackets and I'm putting it down to the fact that my grandfather was a biker as I can't find any other reason for my leather obsession.I'm only showing you four of the jackets, but I do in fact have more as when ever I see a nice one I convince myself that I just have to buy it.

My latest purchase is the blush coloured perforated leather and suede jacket. I am in love with it, however, I haven't worn it yet as I am trying to get the most out of my wax jacket for a while seeing as it's relatively new.
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Behind The Scenes...

I must confess, I haven't looked at a single collection from Menswear Fashion Week which is a first for me. I've been mad busy lately and you will find out in due time why (I hate it when people tease like that, but I don't want to give everything away at once). Considering how rubbish a blogger I am when I'm not busy, it's no surprise that now that I've got a little on my plate I'm struggling with juggling.

Here's a sneak peek of a photoshoot I organised and styled earlier this week...



As soon as the images are edited I'll post them up.

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Erm... My Graduate Collection

Sorry for the unimaginative title.

I promised to post my graduate collection as soon as it was finished, but in all honesty, when it was all over and done with, I was sick of the sight of it and put it to the back of my mind like a really bad date. I’m not going to get too into it, but I drifted from the original direction I wanted to go in because as a fashion student sometimes you feel you have to compromise your designs to suit others and my final collection ended up looking different to how I imagined it to, but hey, that’s the creative process.

I remember throughout my years at uni, I always wondered if my graduate collection was going to be a career defining one as, say, that of Christopher Kane or William Tempest (clearly it wasn’t) and since graduating, I’ve gone from not wanting to ever see another sewing machine to trying to “find” myself then falling deeply in love with fashion all over again.

I didn’t feel confident with showing my collection on my blog-why? I don’t know. I’m very critical of my work, and if I feel like I could do better, I want to go away and perfect it. However, some good things have come off the back of my collection meaning you guys will be seeing parts of it anyways, so I guessed I might as well share it with you guys.



I’m currently in the process of making another collection so stay tuned for that as well.

(P.s. I didn’t pull a Tom Ford and intentionally put off showing you guys the pictures.)
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Happy New Year

Happy New Year readers! I know my blogging pattern has been a bit sporadic over the last 3/4 months, but I'm going to try to get into a routine this year. My lack of posting was down to me being busy (some of the time), an infected laptop (most of the time) and a sheer lack of motivation.

Around this time last year I made "Style Resolutions" and to my surprise, I managed to stick to 3 of them; the 3 being making sure sure my nails were always done, wearing more heels, and adding more colour to my wardrobe. I could still work on them i.e. wear heels at least once or twice a week, and I think I will (work on my resolutions that is).

I've been Tumblring away my hair, beauty and style inspirations, and when I find myself stuck in a style rut I look at my archive for inspiration/a boost. So until I move onto a different look, here are just some of the images that are inspiring my style...

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I'm so over jeans at the moment, and I only wear them now if it's really cold outside, or if I can't find a decent pair of leggings to wear. I am into leggings still and high waisted trousers-High waisted leggings are a bonus. I'm loving Bridget Bardot hair, longline tanks and corselette-esque dresses as well as preppy clothes and thigh high socks.


I came across this image of Lindsay Lohan earlier on. As much as I wish they'd lock her up and throw away the key for her flagrant disregard of the law, her outfit choices are so on point she deserves to get some bly. She makes me want to get all dressed up and go no where.
I never did do those 'What I wore today' posts I said I would...

Google Boutiques

Are you on Google's new site 'Boutiques'? I'm yet to get it as in I'm still waiting to be sucked in like I was with Facebook but it seems to be a good way to shop without...shopping.

Check out mine
And if you've got your own let me know.

I've Been A Very, Very Bad Blogger

I know I am, and I want to say thank you to everyone that continues to stop by. I've been a bit busy lately, and I just about have the time to look at other blogs let alone blog myself. I really want to do another D.I.Y post, but I just haven't had the time to do one... but one will be coming soon!! I promise.

And This is Why I Love Naomi

I'll be back soon. In the mean time:

Just Incase You Forgot...

I Tumble Too... follow me

Merci // Corrine Bailey Rae

Thanks to everyone’s comments on the DIY post. I was kind of unsure about doing one (seeing other DIY bloggers work either knocks you confidence or deludes you into thinking you can do better – I experienced the former) and I’m always a bit funny nervous about showing anything I’ve done (notice how you’re yet to see my graduate collection?) but it was alright. I haven’t had the chance to make anything this week and the blade on my overlocker has gone blunt, but I still want to make the dress in the sketch, so maybe that will be next.


I’ve been a Corrine Bailey Rae fan from the moment I heard ‘Like A Star’. When she made her much anticipated return this year, I also became an even bigger fan of her hair. She’s currently one of my hair porn stars (that sounds so wrong).

I can’t wait to try this one out.

I’m arming myself with:
Flexirods

and John Frieda frizz ease and/or Fantasia ic Hair polisher


I just hope it looks half as good as hers does, however with my hair being mix of 4a & 4b curls I know it’s going to be a battle.

Clothes Show London

I couple of weeks ago, I had the chance to dress backstage at Clothes Show London. Fun times! Although there was a lot of waiting around, sharing air with TV personalities was all the compensation I needed. I even got to meet George Lamb (who is ridiculously tall, and just as hot in real life).

I should have done this post ages ago, but there were so many photos to sort through that I kinda gave up. I then planned to do it this weekend, but I then spent it weeping in the corner of my room because I couldn't go to Wireless (that's a lie-but I was a bit peed off that I had to miss it). So I'm posting the pictures now before it becomes irrelevat (some may say it already is...)
Shoe Porn!!



I was dressing model Vita Rubina who werrrked it












A fraction of the people who worked on the show
These are just 16 images out of 230+ and clearly I'm no Mario Testino but there you go. I never got to see the show properly-only the rehearsals, , but I've managed to see a couple of clips on youtube and it looks so calm and organised on stage. If you saw how manic it got backstage at times...

I Told You I've Forgotten How To Blog!

So let me start by telling you what I've been up to.
I've been clearing out the crap hole that it my room, because I need to redecorate (remember those "what I wore today posts I said I was going to do" from last year? Well I don't think you's appreciate clutter in the background). Infact I'm supossed to be clearing it up now but I'm exhausted and the dust is slowly killing me so I'm taking a break even though I know my dad will give me hell tomorrow when he realises that the space he needs to battle with an Ikea flat pack hasn't been created. I've spent the last 2 weeks thinking about what I want to do with my life. Knowing that that's it for me now-no more university, it's really hit me (and my bank account)that I need to stop dithering about, start doing things and start making mula.

When you hit 21, sooner or later it dawns on you that you're not getting any younger, therefore I plan on experimenting with my style which I should have in my teens (omg I'm not a teenager anymore)and I will be wearing things (clothes, hair and make up) now that I probably won't be able to get away with in my 30's/40's etc... even though I plan on looking MILF-like during my forties a la Lisa Raye McCoy and Stacey Dash.

Kaygee from Kaygee Beauty and her fountain of knowledge has got me all inspired to try something new with my make-up.
This is what my make up bag looks like:


But this is all I use:
Can I just add that:-Mayebelline Falsies mascara is the sh*t (for now until I try out L'Oreal Million lashes mascara).

Boring insn't it?
Well I've been taking baby steps and I'm trying bold colour on my nails instead of pinks nudes, bright pink blush and lip colour instead of gloss. Now I know black girls dont blush but I don't care. I think it's fun to add a bit of colour as long as I don't end up looking like Bobo the clown. I also discovered that red looks so frikkin' good on me but I'm scared that it makes me look like my mum-not that there's anything wrong with that because my mum looks really good, but i'm just scared it will make me look older.

Can I just mention how in love I am with Benefits "eye Bright"?

I don't think I use it the way I am supossed to (I mean I do line my inner lower lid) but also after putting on all my make up, I line under my eyes, blend it in and walah, I look awake. So thank you Glamour magazine for the freebie Go and grab your copy whilst you still can!

I think I've got a shopping addiction. Seriously. I spending like I'm still receiving student loan money.
H&M(please excuse the creases)
H&M
Asos(I'm still obsessed with Alexander Wang's SS'10 collection)

Tumblr Hype

I thought I told you guys already, but I realised that I haven't... I'm on tumblr now. Of course I'm still going to have this blog, but I come across more inspiration images than my laptop can hack so I now post them on Tumblr.
Strut{t} Mode Tumblr
...or click the image above

Inspired By: The World Cup

With the World Cup kicking off in less than a weeks time, World Cup fever has actually hit me. It is more than likely that I will be watching it and as today is my lazy Sunday (minus going to church) I decided to throw together a few things that have that sports feel.



In hindsight, doing so was probably a bad idea as ever since I handed in my final project at uni, I have justified all my fashion splurges with the reason being that I deserve it. Which I do. It's just that I have no self control, so drawing the line is a bit tricky, and now this board has given me the urge to... spend a little more.

Already being the owner of similar chains, and the trainer boots, I've now got my eye on the lace up body, Fairground shorts, bag, longline tank and Asos jacket.

Speaking of purchases, here are a few things that I have bought recently:

[L-R] Asos wedges// heels both by New Look
I'm a sucker for detail and I only bought the black heels because I like the hiker boot detail underneath (Sorry, I wore them before I took the picture). When the novelty wears off I'll probably sell them.

This bag is much bigger, and nicer in real life. Plus it only cost me a fiver. I couldn't get it to stand up so I had hold it up whilst taking the picture (I forgot to add that it's also very heavy, but it has wheels underneath so you can drag it) around)... so it kind of looks different.

I was going to up pictures of the clothes as well, but I think that will only remind me of just how much I've spent.. and how much of it I haven't worn. I will be starting a ShopStruttMode blog soon where I will be selling some of my much loved but rarely worn clothes as well as things I've made.