Beyond Retro: Coming to Stoke Newington High Street

Beyond Retro are opening a store on Stoke Newington Church Street.

Let the celebrations commence!

I must have walked past this tattered poster so many times before noticing it

(and its significance to my wardrobe) this morning whilst walking to Pelicans and Parrots. I'm not sure when the store is opening but when it does, I'm sure that it will be the equivalent of Forever21's Oxford Street opening day stampede. If anyone knows when it is opening then please let me know.

Beyond Retro: Coming to Stoke Newington High Street

Beyond Retro are opening a store on Stoke Newington Church Street.

Let the celebrations commence!

I must have walked past this tattered poster so many times before noticing it

(and its significance to my wardrobe) this morning whilst walking to Pelicans and Parrots. I'm not sure when the store is opening but when it does, I'm sure that it will be the equivalent of Forever21's Oxford Street opening day stampede. If anyone knows when it is opening then please let me know.

Shopping Spree: American Apparel, Topshop and Uniqlo

This weekend I went on a small-scale shopping spree, to buy some basics for my wardrobe. Here is what I came home with (from top left):

1. Uniqlo grey skinny jeans - I have been meaning to try Uniqlo's jeans for ages as so many people say they are the best on the high street. This has been confirmed!

2. American Apparel V-Neck T-Shirt - If these are good enough to grace the wardrobe of the Olsen twins...

3. Topshop grey round-neck jumper - The perfect style for lounging round the house, and dress-down days.

4. American Apparel bra - Super-comfortable and eye-catching. I love the bikini-esque feel. Forever summer!

5. More American Apparel V-Neck T-Shirts and bras - Can you tell there was a deal on? Buy three save 15%

Shopping Spree: American Apparel, Topshop and Uniqlo

This weekend I went on a small-scale shopping spree, to buy some basics for my wardrobe. Here is what I came home with (from top left):

1. Uniqlo grey skinny jeans - I have been meaning to try Uniqlo's jeans for ages as so many people say they are the best on the high street. This has been confirmed!

2. American Apparel V-Neck T-Shirt - If these are good enough to grace the wardrobe of the Olsen twins...

3. Topshop grey round-neck jumper - The perfect style for lounging round the house, and dress-down days.

4. American Apparel bra - Super-comfortable and eye-catching. I love the bikini-esque feel. Forever summer!

5. More American Apparel V-Neck T-Shirts and bras - Can you tell there was a deal on? Buy three save 15%

Kenwood House and

This weekend me and my boyfriend ventured to Kenwood House

in Hampstead Heath for the first time.

It is a beautiful old family estate once belonging to the Mansfield family,

and is now in the hands of English Heritage.

We spent the day exploring the house, and its impressive art collection,

and lounging on the lawns.

A perfect way to spend a lazy summer's afternoon.

Afterwards

The art collection was incredible featuring several paintings by Van Dyck, Vermeer, Reynolds, Gainsborough, Constable,

Urban Outfitters Suprise

The perfect surprise when shopping on Urban Outfitters top floor on Oxford Street!

Can I take him home for my sitting room please?

Urban Outfitters Suprise

The perfect surprise when shopping on Urban Outfitters top floor on Oxford Street!

Can I take him home for my sitting room please?

Asos Black

I’ve recently discovered ASOS BLACK which is a capsule collection brought to you by asos. The collections are simple dressed-up designs made with luxe fabrics. The pieces are really wearable and good value for the quality and design. I’ve always been a bit wary of buying online due to not being able to try before buying however in this case I am more than willing to make the exception.

Asos Black, Loop Detail Racer Back, £36.
Gorgeous nude vest, perfect for going from day to night

Asos Black, Pleat Front Peg Leg Trousers, £65

Perfect black peg trousers to add to your staple collection

Asos Black, Pleated Tiered Mini Skirt, £45.00

Love this tiered skirt, great fun and perfect for the party season

Asos Black, One Shoulder Organza, £85.00
My favourite dress on the high street this A/W, beautiful ruffle details

Asos Black

I’ve recently discovered ASOS BLACK which is a capsule collection brought to you by asos. The collections are simple dressed-up designs made with luxe fabrics. The pieces are really wearable and good value for the quality and design. I’ve always been a bit wary of buying online due to not being able to try before buying however in this case I am more than willing to make the exception.

Asos Black, Loop Detail Racer Back, £36. Gorgeous nude vest, perfect for going from day to night

Asos Black, Pleat Front Peg Leg Trousers, £65

Perfect black peg trousers to add to your staple collection

Asos Black, Pleated Tiered Mini Skirt, £45.00

Love this tiered skirt, great fun and perfect for the party season

Asos Black, One Shoulder Organza, £85.00 My favourite dress on the high street this A/W, beautiful ruffle details

A/W Shopping Wish List

The best thing about the change of season is creating a new wardrobe from existing favourites and carefully trawling through magazines, the net and shops and making notes on the perfect autumn/winter additions.

There seems to be a plethora of great pieces to be had this season, here is a much refined list of my absolute favourites:

1. Angel Jackson snakeskin lianto handbag - A beautiful classic handbag that will be such a great investment for years to come.
2. Fingerless gloves - The gloves that keep your hands warm as well as allowing you to apply lip gloss, text, and rummage in your bag for your keys/purse/oyster card. What more could you want?
   
3. Anything from Cos this season - I keep on raving to anyone who will listen at the moment about Cos' A/W collection; it is quite honestly amazing! So much so that I've blown my monthly food/socialising/clothing/emergency budget on Cos clothes last Thursday. Bring on next payday.
4. Silk shirt -I have been trawling for a beautiful silk shirt for about 18 months now with no luck. May the search continue.
   
5. The perfect skinny trousers from Gap - As seen in every fashion page in the past month. However I have trawled many Gap stores in the past few weeks only to find that they have been sold out. A shop assistant did helpfully suggest the other day that I ate solidly for a fortnight to fit into the last pair of larger skinny trousers if I really wanted a pair, I'm tempted...

A/W Shopping Wish List

The best thing about the change of season is creating a new wardrobe from existing favourites and carefully trawling through magazines, the net and shops and making notes on the perfect autumn/winter additions. There seems to be a plethora of great pieces to be had this season, here is a much refined list of my absolute favourites:

1. Angel Jackson snakeskin lianto handbag - A beautiful classic handbag that will be such a great investment for years to come.
2. Fingerless gloves - The gloves that keep your hands warm as well as allowing you to apply lip gloss, text, and rummage in your bag for your keys/purse/oyster card. What more could you want?
3. Anything from Cos this season - I keep on raving to anyone who will listen at the moment about Cos' A/W collection; it is quite honestly amazing! So much so that I've blown my monthly food/socialising/clothing/emergency budget on Cos clothes last Thursday. Bring on next payday.
4. Silk shirt -I have been trawling for a beautiful silk shirt for about 18 months now with no luck. May the search continue.
5. The perfect skinny trousers from Gap - As seen in every fashion page in the past month. However I have trawled many Gap stores in the past few weeks only to find that they have been sold out. A shop assistant did helpfully suggest the other day that I ate solidly for a fortnight to fit into the last pair of larger skinny trousers if I really wanted a pair, I'm tempted...