Vogue, Vogue, Vogue...

Hat - Forever 21

Top - River Island

Vest Top (underneath) - Primark

Trousers - Warehouse

Jacket - Primark

Shoes - New Look

Bag - Ebay

Jewellery - Topshop / River Island / Miss Selfridge & Dorothy Perkins

Me with British Vogue's Executive Fashion Director Calgary Avansino!!

T.G.I.F!!!

I hope you've all had a good week!!

Mine has been pretty busy (makes a change).

I am now officially enrolled in College which feels really weird and I have to admit I'm having my doubts. I know education is meant to be good so on and so forth; but sometimes I wonder if it's right for me or not. I think the only thing to do is give it a try and see if it works. I do have less than 3 weeks so at least I have a longer holiday.

Anyway...

This was me Wednesday night when Charlie and I attended the - British Vogue in association with Topshop New Season Style Night for A/W 12 Event (I think that's what it was called). It was held at Topshop in Knightsbridge 6 - 8pm. Charlie and I arrived after quarter past six and decided to head up the stairs to have a glass of champers and canapés, (which we only saw twice but second time round Charlie grabbed some). Another good thing about this night was not only the 20% off any purchase (oh yeah); but there was a talk about new season trends with British Vogue's Executive Fashion Director Calgary Avansino. The talk was the most exciting part for me as I couldn't believe I would be able to meet an actual Vogue editor!! Charlie and I managed to get some good seats (third row) and at 7pm the talk began. Calgary had a rail of clothing which she used to talk through the trends, now most of the items she pulled I had already fallen in love with just walking round the shop. The trends consisted of Mod, Decadence, Winter Florals, Oversized etc most of the trends are definitely something I would wear; but there were others that although are amazing I know they wouldn't personally suit me. The talk was insightful and Calgary translated the trends in to laments terms so it was easier to understand; (as Charlie says). In the Q&A section I plucked up the courage to ask a question about which two trends would you combine in to one outfit? I can't quite remember the answer as by that time I was buzzing from the atmosphere, (not the champers I could barely drink one glass) I think it was leather and mod. After the talk Charlie went to grab a jumper she liked so I decided to have a look at a t-shirt, which just happened to be right where Calgary was standing. Now I wasn't going to ask her another question but I thought well I'm standing here so why not. My heart was going ten to a dozen while I listened to other people's questions and then it came to my turn, I asked Calgary 'I'm starting my first magazine work experience in October - what should I or shouldn't I do?' It was really helpful to have a Vogue editor give me tips, especially as work experience is the main foundation to break in to the magazine industry. (Oh yeah btw I'm doing my first magazine work experience in October - exciting stuff!!) After Calgary answered my question I asked for a photo which thankfully turned out quite good; and then I headed over to Charlie completely buzzing and I literally couldn't stop smiling. After all the excitement, I did pick up a Johnny Depp Vest Top and Charlie treated me to a pair of Black Skull Studs that match my ring; also with every purchase we were given a Cream Star Print Snood/Scarf. Overall it was a good night and I can't believe I was actually considering not going - insane!!

To the outfit...

Now I had absolutely no idea what to wear to the event. My initial thought was to wear something more individual and out of the box for me; but unfortunately all the clothes in my wardrobe are completely and utterly me - so dead end. I pondered and stressed over it for days and come up with loads of outfits; but in the end I decided to wear something I'm most comfortable in. As you know I am the most at home in neutral colours but mostly monochrome, there's just something about a black and white combination that makes me feel at home. I wanted to jazz it up a bit so I thought why not chuck on my favourite sequinned beanie. Also here's the return of my lovely Rocco bag!! I do miss using this bag (sounds crazy I know) but I crave studs when I'm not wearing them. Love a bit of edge!!!

I have two relaxing days at home before I'm working for two days!!

I have another busy week ahead but at least I'm getting my hair done - yayayay!!!

Now what colour should I go??

I'll never decide...

B x