mindless self indulgence

T-shirt; Mindless Self Indulgence merch

Shorts; eBay

Belt; Urban Outfitters

Bag; deadxstop publishing company

Boots; Urban Outfitters

Please, please, please ignore/forgive how terrible these pictures are. I took them at 2am this morning after getting home from a gig in Manchester and I was very tired and the lighting in my room is terrible. And sorry you can't see my shoes, but you never really can anyway.

I needed something quick to throw on after work and this is what I came up with. It's a bit different to how I usually dress but I've never really wore that t-shirt (I cut off the sleeves) and I really like it, and I thought going to a gig was a pretty approriate time to wear it. I also wore a long black cardigan that I had on in work and my green parka. I'm getting so bored of that parka (I wear it so much and feel like a member of Oasis in it now) so I think I need to invest in a new coat soon.

Anyways, tomorrow I'm going to Manchester again to see my favourite band ever Brand New so I'll definitely try to get a really good outfit picture to make up for these shoddy ones. I also hope everyone is keeping safe and warm in the snow! xo

Mini haul!

Since I only did a short shift in work and it's my pay day, I decided to pick up a few things in town before going home.

I've been using Lush's Aqua Marina cleanser for years but I've heard really good things about Herbalism (£5.95) and see if it's any better.  



I didn't buy this, my nan made it for me! Bless her. So I just thought I'd show you all before it pops up in an outfit post.

Wool leggings, Primark, £6.00

You can't tell from this picture but they've got a cute pattern on them. I'm trying to get over my fear of wearing leggings outside so I'm easing myself in with these.

Dungaree's, Primark, £12.00

I've just looked on my receipt and apparently these are called "Alexa." I highly doubt I'll look as good as her but I'm excited to wear these, I just don't know what with yet.

Cardigan, Primark, £14.00

I've been after an oversized cableknit cardigan for ages and this was only cheap. In the shop it looked like a deep blue colour but at home and in this picture it's actually quite purple. Oh well, it's really cosy and simple.

last night

• Shirt; Topshop
• Shorts; eBay
• Shoes; Topshop
• Belt & Bag; Urban Outfitters
• Coat; Debenhams

Such a bad quality Blackberry photo but this is what I wore out last night. It was taken by Amy in LaGo's toilets. I miss impromptu nights out; you meet strangers in The Pilgrim who share your dream of owning a large castle in Finland with a death metal jukebox.

jackie o cardigan

• Cardigan; H&M
• Blouse; Primark
• Skirt; H&M

Some outfits I can't seem to get a good, flattering picture of. I think this outfit is an example of that. I wore this to an interview this morning, trying to vibe Jackie O with my new cardigan. On my feet I wore my velvet Topshop loafers, which proved themselves not to be very weather-proof, as my feet where soaked by the time I got home. The rest of my day will be spent drinking tea, waiting for parcels to arrive and listening to Beyonce.

1+1

• Jumper; my nan knitted it
• Shorts; vintage Levi's, eBay
• Belt; Urban Outfitters

I really need to tame my hair, it's stuck between straight & wavy. My nan made that jumper for my sister but she didn't like it, so I've claimed it! It's so cute, like a little wool t-shirt. Those shorts are a recent purchase from eBay. They where only £8! I don't know how some people don't shop on eBay, it's the best thing ever.

This blog has gained a few new followers lately, so hiya and thank-you! I promise I'm going to try and start posting more interesting things aside from outfit & haul posts.

Japanese Street Style

Over the past few days I've been looking a lot at Japanese street style websites, such as tokyofashion.com and japanesestreets.com. Back in my "Emo" days I did have a brief fascination with Japanese style, especially Harajuku, thanks to Gwen Stefani's Love Angel Music Baby album and my ever-growing Hello Kitty collection (which is still going strong!). I've seen lots of pictures of cute Japanese girls with elaborate & adorable outfits reblogged on tumblr but after looking at a few more websites, I'm completely in love with everything about Japanese street style.

It's crazy how they've been inspired so much by Western culture and trends but still manage to give their individual twist on it that's completely different to how any British person might think to dress.   

All of these photos have been taken from http://tokyofashion.com/

in your apartment

• Chelsea Boots; Urban Outfitters
• Cardigan; bought off a friend
• Dress; Topshop

If there's anything I've noticed from taking outfit pictures, it's that I have such bad, awkward posture and a really vacant facial expression. That dress is the comfiest thing ever, as is that cardigan. I looked a bit like I was going to work on the farm today but I really wanted to wear my Chelsea Boots.