JPG: my second French love affair

It's taken me far too long to get around to doing this post but, once again I'm going to play the 'you will not believe HOW crazy life has been' card... But I'm using it anyway! 

About a month ago I went to the Jean Paul Gaultier From sidewalk to catwalk exhibition at the Barbican, it. was. amazing.  Stupidly, I assumed and didn't check in advance about photography, and for once - the one time I didn't have my camera - You could take photos. Typical, I know, so I apologise for the grainy images as all I had was my iphone (even a decent camera wouldn't do it just though to be honest).

Back at school, during my A levels, Gaultier was a main inspiration to my textiles coursework and has always been a designer that I have respected the work of. The 'bad boy' of French Fashion as he's known just fascinates me with the intricate detail, thousands of hours put into one garment and even the risky and fleshy garments. I honestly cant see why you would dislike this breton wearing man! To me, he's the french McQueen..

On the left, I think has to be my favourite look in the whole exhibition. Mohawk Pretty Punk.. Sassy to say the least - I want it!!!

I absolutely adore this image. I cannot explain why, its simple, saucy and just down right perfect. 

I could go on and on about what I saw and what I loved and bombard you with image, but I don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't been. I found it truly inspiring and perfect, even my mum thought it was brilliant and she's been dragged along to some weird things that she didn't always appreciate! 

Please, I beg you, If you have not yet been, you must go - even if you are not a massive fan of this genius' work, just go. The curation, the technology and the facts are just astounding all together. And take you camera.. just go. Now!!!!

Bx

Street life - Student life

Life's all a bit over the shop at the moment. I don't really know what's happening but I'm just making the most of trying to enjoy the nice bits of weather we're having and my last few weeks at The Cottage with Hannah. We've been yolo'n a bit and just enjoying things when we can.

Now, these trousers are a bit of a issue. It's a love hate relationship. I love the style and trackie-ness BUT, I wish they were high waisted. They would be so much more amazing and a much more prominent piece to my wardrobe. However, they are not. So I have to improvise and find myself taking them off after a few hours. I shall continue to persevere... Or maybe I'll just start looking for a high waisted pair to fully satisfy my needs. 

At the rate I'm going, I am literally going to turn orange. But I love this little top, I've been eyeing it up for weeks and the Easter Bunny (aka Mother & Father D) got it for me along with a hugeeeeee bunny (chocolate of course). 

Sunglasses Ray Ban // Jacket River Island // Top & Trousers Next // Shoes Topshop

Beth x

West End Girl

I need sectioning, it's official. Or I need my bank card confiscated, one of the two.  This week I have gone crazy, what with my last ever student loan and grant hitting my bank account and everywhere seeming to be jumping on that with discounts for students, its SO hard to resist.   Or not to resist in my case. 

A girl's gotta do what a girls gotta do though and when River Island presents itself with a 20% off opportunity you have to seize life by the horns and frantically buy anything your little heart desires!!

To be fair I have been wanting a proper pair of high-waisted 80s style jeans for ages now. I keep mentally making outfits in my head revolving around them, until now! R.I's 'mom' jeans are da bomb! Sadly, theres no knee rips going on but, give it a few months and I'm sure I'll be reinventing these bad boys. For now, I'm off to the 80's. 

                   In a West End town, a dead end world

                         The East End boys and West End girls
                               A West End town, a dead end world
                                    East End Boys, West End girls
                                                                              West End girls

Jacket River Island // Top Next // Necklace Pull & Bear // Belt & Jeans River Island // Bag TK Maxx // Shoes Topshop // Leather and Metal cuff Valentino

photography by Hannah Byrne @ 7heFile, layout by me.

Beth x

Maxipeel Madness

Okay. I feel like we've all been here with me saying 'Im sorry, I've been so busy - blahblah blahhhh'. But I have. 

We just had our two week break at Uni, which was much needed due to the stress that built up with our Final Major Project we handed in. I shall blog about it eventually as I was living in a world of all things Pink whilst working on my brand 'Pink Popcorn'. But for now, more importantly.     Back to the fashion!!!! 

Yesterday wasn't a particularly sunny day down here on the coast but the sun was so warm when it was there, it was a battle all day with the haze that was setting in but seems student finance is in and I have OBVIOUSLY been to the shops already...... I braved it.   Your welcome :)

Sometimes I go in H&M and I literally cannot believe the pricing of items; it's brilliant and makes it impossible to resist. For example, this oversized maxi... £7.99.   £7.99!!!!!!!! I know, bargain.  And it is literally so comfy, I love the raw side seam split gonna be a main contender for Summer Beer garden sessions. There are plenty more posts to come with all my new buys!

Sunglasses River Island // Necklace Topshop // Dress H&M // Bag TK Maxx // Boots Topshop

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Today's been a good day. It's sunny and I was wearing orange! Two of the best bits about the weather improving. 

I got this jacket in Zara last year and it's not something I wear regularly but when I do, I always love it. You can't really go wrong with something from Zara! 

I don't really have much to say for myself at the moment other than, things are crazy as always! However, if you do want to see what I am doing with my life have a look at my Final Major project I have been doing at @pinkpopcornvm and www.facebook.com/PinkPopcornVM. 

 Jacket Zara

Vest River Island

Necklace Topshop

Jeans Boohoo

Shoes Topshop

Bx

White Check

The last few days I have been obsessed with my white blazer. I bought it last year for a absolute bargain in Next's discount store, Choice. You can't go wrong with a little rummage, especially when you find pieces like this that'll forever be dragged out of my ma-hooo-sive wardrobes. 

I am fully embracing this sunshine and I want to literally curl up on the beach with a cup of tea and just toast away, I know, it's still a little chilly but it's SO tempting. Whilst I resist all temptation, I shall just continue to make the most of the beautiful backdrop.    Can't believe I only have a few month's left of this front garden we have down here. With all the stress and aggravation of final year, we're pretty lucky really.

Happy Sunday and here's to another week that'll fly by with hopefully sunny rays!!! (Mainly because I forgot my coats back in Essex and will freezeeeee otherwise!!)

Necklaces Kurt Geiger & Accessorize

Blazer Next

Shirt H&M

Leggings Topshop

Boots River Island

Bag Red Herring 

photo's by Hannah Byrne @ 7hefile

Bx

I'm a Rainbow too...

Another day, another distraction. My life wouldn't be what it is if I wasn't finding a way to prevent myself from doing what I should be. Ah well, 5 weeks till the next deadline so I'm sure all can be forgiven, after all....ITS MARCH! and the sun is shining for like, the 4th day on the trot. Surely that's worthy of a little outfit post and a song to most certainly put you in the summer loving mood.. after all, The sun is shining, and the weather is sweet.

I've had this top a couple of weeks now, with the intention of wearing it during my internship. However, as I was getting down and dirty, I thought better of it. So, today it got a fully deserved debut in the Worthing sunshine.

Top Lauren Cole Boutique

Jacket Second Hand

Necklace Pull & Bear

Leggings & Boots Topshop

Bag Zara

Thanks to Hannah once again for photographing. 

Bx