WHAT I'M...(September favourites)

I cannot be the only person who forgets how good it feels to not be sick. I am currently sitting in bed, watching an unacceptable number of Youtube beauty videos and dreaming of the day (which will probably be Tuesday) when I won't be bed-ridden with a cold again. This said, this has prompted me to make a post regarding all the things I have been loving so far this month and some of the stuff keeping me going as I lay here wrapped in a raggedy blanket...ENJOY <3

WHAT I'M...Wearing 

The weather has taken a turn for the worse in my eyes and now it is freezing, hence I have ditched the crop tops and mini skirts for turtlenecks and jeans. It sounds standard, I know, but my favourite pieces so far have been a scarlet turtleneck I nicked from my mum (and have since had to give it back) as well as blue flared jeans which I like to wear for a double-denim look. I have also fallen in love with the infamous bumbag. However questionable from a sartorial perspective, they are super handy

WHAT I'M...Listening to

What I listen to is totally dictated by my mood at that time, so my music taste is sort-of a mixed bag. This said, there are four artists who have dominated my playlists are Cigarettes After Sex, Frank Ocean and Nina Kraviz. Cigarettes After Sex's debut album has sent me to a dream-filled sleep more often than I can remember with their slow melodies whilst I have been late to the party in obsessing over Frank Ocean's Channel Orange. Meanwhile, for my less chilled out and more dancing-on-my-own-manically-in-my-bedroom moods, I have been listening to Nina Kraviz's self-titled album. She seems to be one of the few women on the techno and electronic music scene and I have I'm Gonna Get You on repeat.

WHAT I'M...Reading

Being in-between school and uni has meant that I have had a lot of time to catch up on reading which I missed out on during the stress-filled exam period. Luckily I have managed to go through around five books but my favourites have definitely been Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Monica Ali's Brick Lane. After reading the Nigerian writer's novel I became so interested in the concepts of gender roles and culture clashes i different societies, which led me on to Brick Lane which taps in to the mind of a young Indian woman and her experiences within 80's and 90's UK society.

WHAT I'M...Doing

5 more days and I'll officially be a uni student. I am terrified, no, mortified, at the idea but I guess it's just another chapter and am trying to convince myself to go in with the idea that people are not in fact, out to get me and we're all in the same boat. In fact, last week I dropped off my sister in Scotland and if my uni is as beautiful as hers I think I'll be alright...

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OOTD: Red Turtleneck

Jumper - Hugo Boss

Jacket - Burberry (Vintage)

Flares - Forever 21

Shoes - Vagabond

Earrings - DIY

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First of all, apologies for the poor image quality...my camera died so had to resort to the slightly more democratic iPhone 5 for outfit pictures...anyway, today I went to Brick Lane with a friend and, despite the fact that the sun has started to make a come-back appearance (I bet it won't last long), I had to layer up. Here I am unsuspectingly wearing about two more shirts under my jumper but besides that, I have really been in to the colour red recently, hence the scarlet turtleneck. Despite the fact that I don't have a lot of this in my wardrobe currently, I am dying to get more red and colourful items of clothing in the near future (R.I.P. bank account) instead of wearing black, black, and more black...but let's see how that goes...

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Boots and other bits...

Hellooooo 2017! I think it's safe to say that we're all now so over 2016, or have been for a while now, and looking forward to a new year with slightly less death, war, and outrageous politicians with bight blonde hair and faces like a slapped arse...Anyway, before the end of the year it was, of course, Christmas, and I as lucky enough to get a few bits and bobs from friends and family including some sick boots which I can barely walk in (fashion is pain), big earrings and copious amounts of chocolate (unseen, probably eaten). Here are just a couple of pictures but I hope you all have an amazing new year and look forward to exciting things to come...

(From top)

Boots - Steve Madden

Magazine - i-D

Earrings - And other stories, Urban Outfitters

Electronic Brush - Amazon

Skincare - The Body Shop

Highlighter (Crescent Moon) - Topshop

Underwear, Keychain - Victoria's Secret

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OOTD: Leather

Jumper - Tommy Hilfiger

Trousers - Nicole Farhi (Vintage)

Shoes - Buffalo

Bag - And Other Stories

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Gone are the warm summer days of colour and bright prints, and it is just the beginning of the monochrome and monotony that is winter dressing. Today I (Arianne) spent the afternoon freezing and crying about the fact that I can't afford anything worth more than a chocolate bar whilst wondering around Soho. Speaking of being broke, the clothing I'm wearing is all my mother's, whilst I was luckily able to pull together some of my own accessories to tailor the outfit more to my personal style...

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OOTD: Double-shirting it

Crop Top - American Apparel

Turtleneck (worn under) - Zara

Jeans - Topshop

Coat - Asos Marketplace

Beret - Vintage (Mum's)

Bag - Longchamp

Boots - Vagabond 

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Now I (Arianne) don't know about anyone else, but I don't seem to have any clothes which are appropriate for the season. Only God knows how this is, but I find my self wanting but not being able to wear crop tops, the adolescent wardrobe staple which goes with virtually everything, all-year-round, with the conflict of freezing to death preventing me from fulfilling my goal. Today I managed to wear this top, however, layered over a turtleneck, as it added a nice and shiny touch to a practically all-black get up, and was the only crop top which could be worn with a top underneath which would not make be look like an absolute idiot. Yes, this isn't a new idea, but as part of experimenting with personal style in 2016, as well as being obsessed with the likes of 90's icons Cher Horowitz and Buffy Summers, this outfit seemed more appropriate than ever...

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New Looks for the transitional period...

As the weather brightens up and the fashion changes, so does the way in which we'd our make-up. Whilst, yes, deep red/purple lipsticks can make you look bad-ass all-year-round, this Spring we're playing with lighter, softer colours which comes with the influx of (hopefully) better weather. Along with a simple eye look which you can wear daily, we have put together three lip colours for you to try this season...

Lipstick - Bobbi Brown 'Rose'

This is a great mid-season colour as it has a very vibrant undertone, yet is suitable for everyday with a simple eye or for the night with a metallic smoky eye. Either way this is a fun, different shade to try out this season!

Lipstick - PUPA True Lips '02'

This nude is perfect for light skin tones (like my very pale skin) but would also look great on darker skin tones. It has a warm mauve undertone and it is versatile, so matches with practically any eye look. Perfect for a natural look and good for someone who is just starting to experiment with a vibrant yet neutral lipstick. 

Lipstick - MAC 'Diva' (Matte)

This colour is EVERYTHING. It looks good with a simple make-up look, allowing the colour to really pop and catch your attention, but can also be amplified with a sharp wing liner and bronzed skin. This bold, statement colour wears very well and has a nice satin finish, perfect for transitioning to spring and without looking too harsh.
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Amsterdam Weekend 2016 + Mini Haul...

Dress, Top  - Episodes Amsterdam

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Last weekend, one of us spent time in the city of Amsterdam, for a short art trip. Although the journey was long, 7 hours, two cappuccinos and god-knows-how-many Kinder bars later, we were there.

Unlike at home, the pavements were not embellished with pigeon poo - big red buses were replaced with trams, and of course, bicycles. So. Many. Bikes.

 On the first day we went to the Van Gogh Museum, where we saw work from his contemporaries, as well as the artist's most notable pieces. 

On day two we were given a lot more freedom to roam the area, and I'm a tad embarrassed to admit we took an Uber to get to a vintage shop only a few minutes away (the things you do for the sake of fashion). The store, appropriately named 'Episodes', is where I managed to bag the stuff above.. I think it's safe to say that you can't turn down a 20 euro dress and 12 euro up-cycled Versace top either...

On the last day, before spending what seemed a lifetime heading back to London, a friend and I roamed the city. Being a Sunday, many smaller shops and galleries were closed, but it was a lot quieter and gave us an opportunity to see the beautiful and tranquil side of Amsterdam, without the obstruction of having to go in a slow group and selfie sticks.

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OOTD: Cool and Neutral

Jacket - Vintage, Asos Marketplace

Jumper - Monki

Trousers - Topshop

Boots - Vagabond

Bag - French Connection 

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I know what you're thinking. I look like a human marshmallow. A human marshmallow clad in cigarette pants and a pretty cool pair of chunky boots. As a consequence of living in the UK, we often suffer from the cold and wind and rain and all that crappy weather has to offer. I found this jacket from Asos Marketplace and after discovering it was a mere £12 and had fleece lining, had to pick it up to protect me from the misery that is Winter in England. It was worn with a plain jumper and cigarette pants to look more stylish and less like that creepy thing from Ghostbusters. 

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