Let the She Wolf see the Beach!

I think the last post, 100%, jinxed the weather. Deepest apologise. But wowah, Was it a chilly start to this morning! It's days like this, that beautiful backdrop we use for our posts, is a total female dog and the icy sting is certainly NOT your friend on a Monday morning. Just saying....

So it was a wrap up in my hug-a-mug beast kind of day today and embrace the sun attempting to escape the prison of clouds overhead. Looking back, I'm not sure how much of a fan I am of my shape in this look, I'm feeling a bit Kim K in the hip department, but I like to think that I am all Woman now. (This only satisfies my inner sadness until I reach tea and chocolate)

Coat Next

Top H&M

Trousers & Boots Topshop

Bag Zara

                            

There's not much more to say at the moment other than I'm drinking tea, eating apple crumble and most certainly avoiding my Dissertation once again. However, I am also in deep thought of what to wear for my next post as there are still items unseen from Christmas! Sorry guys 

And Many thanks once again to Hannah Byrne for the photography!


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Call me Candy

I really do dislike black. And regrettably I have let it dominate my life and wardrobe for a little too long recently. I've had enough of Winter now, and in my books, as Christmas has well and truly been left behind for another 300 odd days, I can start to think about Spring.. and very soon Summer! WOOOO!!

So with my own personal mission in mind, to back off of the black, I have well and truly sugar coated myself, and hell. There might even be a new bargain or two in there! Of course...

It's time to fight back, power to the pantone palette!!! 

Coat, Jumper & Trousers Topshop

Bag Zara

Boots River Island

Necklace Kasbah

Ring Vivienne Westwood

Just for a little cheese, this is how I feel today. With another deadline of University done (10,200 words!!) and a very promising email with exciting prospects..! All fingers and toes crossed will be greatly appreciated!  A very smiley Beth.

Photos by Hannah Byrne 

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Forgive me, for I have sinned.

For several reasons I have currently put myself on a virtual 'naughty step'. For starters, this is my first post for this year, secondly for neglecting my blog in the run up to the new year. And thirdly, well. It's pretty obvious I've been shopping...again.

I could say that my New Year resolution is to shop less, but I would be lying (x2), purely for the fact we ALL know I shall never stop shopping, even if my life depends on it and secondly, the whole 'New Year' thing, not my thing this year. Not one bit. So there. That's my excuses, lets get back to what I do best when Uni work needs avoiding and I need to just be me.

Dress   H&M

Jumper   Topshop

Bag   Zara

Boots   Topshop

Ring   Vivienne Westwood

Necklace   Borrowing from my Mum

I only briefly dipped my toe into the sea of sales this year, but the few pieces I managed to grab we're most certainly worth it! Recently, I've felt really mellow and kind of just, drift along in my own little world not taking much notice of things around me. This is the best way to be when tackling sale shopping, I couldn't have cared less! Very weird. 

Anyyyyway. MY sale bargains that shall be featured along side these sassy grey boots and pastel pink jumper consist of, leather pants (I know, HELLO! Olivia Newton John - Nawtttt!!) Purple cigarette pants, and a checked pair of pumps. 

Photography Hannah Byrne @ 7hefile

This totally reflects my life at the moment, I find a seat and just sit. In my own little crazy world, observing, taking note and just staring so far ahead, I can literally lose site of myself sometimes. Snap back to reality and here's the last 5 months of University. Wowah. Where has my life gone?

I'll be back sooner this time, Promise

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Lady In Red

As you'll know, it's final year craziness in my life at the moment. As part of a Competition unit we have had to undergo to build portfolio work and give us opportunities to meet industry standards. I have now successfully completed two Competition briefs with one still to go.  

My latest entry was for Harrods Star of tomorrow; Stylist.  With the deadline being Monday I feel like I can finally share with you my hard work. Im not going to lie, I stressed big time as I was so determined to do well and I did have a mini melt down and decided to reshoot, so I really do have to thank the patience of my model and makeup artist for sticking with me and letting me achieve what I did.

I adopted the theme of Lady in Red as it is rapidly becoming the new black and I kept seeing things online regarding the colour shift that inspired me. It's a striking colour and I think everyone can channel it one way or another. 

As the competition is directed at styling, I wanted to ensure the presentation of my final layout was also stylistically good. I decided to post it to the BFC offices at Somerset House rather than pinging it across in a email. With the dedicated support of my Mum she helped me get together all the pieces that I needed to make it the best I possibly could, whilst also stopping me from going completely insane and supplying a steady stream of tea.

So here it is. I hope you like it! Fingers crossed.. 

Styling, Photography & Layout Beth Dowdell

MUA Emma Dowdell

Model Chanel Shayler

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Clutch Craving

I am not lying when I say I have been wanting a statement portfolio clutch bag FOREVER.

And this isn't a jolly post of me going, And I finally have found the perfect one! No, this is me saying, I still need and want one in my life badly, and that I handed in my first final project at Uni today so I am deserving this little break of trawling the internet in hope I find the perfect answer.

I've found a few close contenders, but Nothing is hitting all my buttons, other than a few beautiful yet painfully price ones.

Black Asos Leather Clutch £45

Blue/White Maxi Clutch £97

Red Clutch, flat clasp fastening £19.99

Oversized envelope clutch, black £39

Asos Leather & Felt clutch, £45.00

Two-tone Leather Clutch, Victoria Beckham £425

Santa, If you see this, please work your magic. I've been so good this year. Promise. If anyone else has seen some beauties out there, link me up!!!!!

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We all got the Spark

Today, we handed in a Draft of our current project.. I have to admit. I feel like I have just finished for Christmas.. I can dream. Still another week to go of Uni for 2013, and then next year, I graduate. Oh god, oh god.

I felt like mixing it up a little today, I couldn't wait to wear this stunning little skirt from Retail Therapy Fashion, click here to see some more of their stuff! Christmas is coming and I can feel that this little scalloped edge, sequin skirt will be making many appearances. I feel so Great Gatsby, even though I still need to watch it, it's very on trend... Believe me ;)

Blazer | Next

Necklace | H&M

Top | River Island

Skirt | c/o Retail Therapy Fashion 

Cuff | H&M

Bag | Red Herring

Shoes | Customised New Look

Im literally in love with a bit of glitz, and even more so during the day than I first thought I would be. Mix it up a little and sparkle with me!!  Next, I think it's gonna be a knitted combo with this baby, keep coming back!!  For a variation of sequin wonders, check out Retail Therapy Fashion for more on Facebook & Online  :)

Photography, Hannah Byrne 

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Everyone needs some Retail Therapy...

So, this is a rather special post. After 150 religious posts here at Fashion Against Nudism, I have been asked to blog for Retail Therapy Fashion. I feel very lucky to be doing this as they're a local shop to me, and many-a-time sneaked something new home. 

In my previous post you would have seen my white tartan dress which is also one of their little numbers and now, we have a new shift dress. This isn't the normal cut of a dress that I would go for, usually I'm all about the figure hugging stuff, but I'm actually loving having something a little looser. 

 

I love the three quarter length sleeve's, in this weather it is not about having too much flesh on show and fa-reezzinnggg every time you step outside! So the extra arm length is fab, today I doubled up with a long sleeve top, sexy, I know. But so necessary. (It's all about the detail zip!)

Today was just a little casual look, but I'm sure you'll see this number featured again for a more sassed up evening approach! Thank you Retail Therapy Fashion for letting me blog some of your lovely stuff and you should ALL go to their facebook page or website to see the new thing's that have just landed in store!

Dress | c/o Retail Therapy Fashion

Coat | Primark

Boots | River Island

Necklace | Topshop

Bag | Red Herring 

Photography, Hannah Byrne.

All for now, back to the grind of InDesign, Photoshop and the world of dissertation writing. Go get ya'selves some Retail Therapy!!! 

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