Who Were We...

Hat - New Look

Jumper - Charlie's (New Look)

Shirt (underneath) - George @ ASDA

Vest Top (underneath) - Primark

Trousers - Warehouse

Shoes - Shoe Zone

Jewellery - H&M / New Look & Topshop

Hey everyone!!

How are we all??

Good??

Yay!! That's always good to hear!!

I'm completely tired, knackered, dead etc (you get my point).

I honestly haven't recovered from work so tomorrow I am staying at home. I shall turn in to a hermit for a day.

Oh there's one thing I want to mention...

I'M BLONDE!!

Ok it does look really yellow/orange in this picture; but in real life it looks lighter with ginger twinges.

I am re-dying it tomorrow to make it lighter.

Oh my god I am sooooooooooooooooooooo tired!!

I know I'm always tired but I literally can't keep my eyes open.

If at some point during this post I go off topic or I start rambling you know why.

Anyway...

(Talking about rambling!)

Just a quick post today!!

This was me earlier today after I came back from London.

So as I said I went up to London again today and for another special reason (but I'll get to that later). I had yet another sleepless night (note to self - stop falling asleep on the sofa); I woke up with much resistance and lack of enthusiasm. I had been looking forward to today for over a week; but when I woke up this morning I just wanted to go back to bed. I honestly thought to myself (and I consulted with Lilly); I wouldn't feel guilty for not going. I was fighting with myself the whole time I was doing my make up and decided to actually go. I managed to get ready on time and get the right train. I was then on the underground which I seem to be getting a lot at the moment (don't like the tube). Eventually I arrived at Old Street and had absolutely no clue as to where I was going. I went towards one exit and by some miracle it turned out to be the right one. I basically followed my A-Z, but did get a bit confident at one point but turns out I went the wrong way. Eventually I arrived at my destination 20 minutes early, so after being told to make myself scarce I sat on a park bench (glamorous). I went back just after 11am and went down the stairs and in to the HQ of Beyond Retro. Yes I was back to staring and lusting over beautiful vintage pieces. I had signed up for a tour of the Design Archive. I bumped in to someone I went to college (Btec) with, so I had a slightly awkward chat with him and his friend. They started the tour by introducing us to the team and what their jobs entail and then Joseph (head of the archive) took us in to the archive. I have to admit I wasn't as amazed as I thought I'd be; but it was still a sight to see. Unfortunately we couldn't take photos otherwise I would have documented everything. Overall it was interesting seeing the garments and what decade they were from. I would say the only downside was that, when you're surrounded by design students and collectors they want to know everything. I love vintage for the stories behind the garments and who they belonged to, not how they were stitched, what material was used, printed or woven etc. I understand that's what they need to design; but I just wanted to stare at pretty clothes. I said goodbye and walked away not knowing where I was going; but thankfully I found a bus going to London Bridge. I did nearly miss my stop but the main thing is I got off and got my train. I think from now on I'm going to stick to the west end, I know where I stand over there.

To the outfit...

Yes I'm wearing colour!!

Ok so cream isn't colour but to me it is, as you guys know I'm usually head to toe in black or grey. I keep outfit repeating at the moment and nearly did it again today. I decided instead to team up Charlie's jumper with my rodeo/cowboy shirt from George @ ASDA. I like the colour scheme of cream and black and how the gold collar tips lie on the neckline. I added my new H&M chunky gold chain (you can see more in my January haul). I've been after one for what feels like absolute ages but they're too expensive. So when I saw this one I knew I had to have it and for £6.99 it's a bargain. I debuted this necklace today; but it's definitely going to be a staple for my work wardrobe. I'm back in to my Chelsea boots today and OMG I actually forgot how to walk in them. I used to be like that with my old faithfuls; but soon I wore them so much they were comfortable regardless. I am used to wearing my biker boots, plimsolls or slippers; so I'm sure when I keep going out more I'll get used to them. My feet did kill by the end of the day (so did my back).

I've written more then I planned but I think that's alright.

BTW here is the link to my Mini January Haul - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvBHQpj0pDM

I am now going to collapse in a heap!!

B x