Showing posts with label american apparel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label american apparel. Show all posts

3.12.13

Sirius Black - Amy

Topshop Furry Sleeve Diamond Sweat, Marks and Spencer's White Shirt, American Apparel Printed Bodycon Dress, Freedom for Topshop Necklace, Zara Tartan and Houndstooth Two Tone Blanket Scarf, Avenger Boots

24.5.13

Close to Mee - Naomi

C/O Mee Mee Red Crazy Print Bomber, Zara Net Vest, American Apparel Leotard, Zara Red Necklace, Topshop Earrings, Vintage Levis Shorts, Choies Cut Out Boots, Primark Rucksack










I don't think you can get more me than this bright aztec bomber jacket by Mee Mee. I love the bright prints and it's perfect for me to rock on a night out and make a statement. The colours and print are stunning and the fit is oversized and long which I love as it makes it feel like a retro bomber. 
It's also totally on trend with the recent sports trends influenced by Rita Ora!

I have seen Mee Mee around lot's in magazines and advertised on other blogs and this is one website I am pleased to have stumbled across! The product is unusual, quirky and offer something more than your typical online retailer. I am always looking for something new and fresh that no one has and Mee Mee offers just that, fashionable pieces that don't copy the fashion pack. 

When I go out I like to wear it loud and wear it proud! You would think I would team the bomber with something toned down- but then it just wouldn't be me!
I teamed it with my net best which I love for layering over things. I layered it over my American Apparel leotard, the print fitted perfectly with the bomber yet the netting made it more subtle. I also love wearing denim under net to create a grunge and textured feel. 

Note the photo of the back of the jacket with net and denim- it's a look full of interest and clever layering. I blinged it up with some gold aztec triangle earrings which went perfectly and my favourite red statement necklace from Zara. The tights make it real as it's so bloody cold for nearly June and of course my Choies cut out boots which are my best friend on a night out.. Come to think, of it all the time!

Whatever you are doing this bank holiday weekend do it in style and visit http://www.meemee.com/
and fall in love just like I did!

Happy Bank Holiday All x


8.4.13

The Runner - Amy

Topshop Fuzzy Square Blazer, Beyond Retro Vintage Jumper, Topshop High Polo Neck Crop Top, American Apparel Acid Wash Runner Shorts, Topshop Aubrey Boots














One of my favourite underrated pieces is definitely the runner short. With it's sporty style appearing in so many different fabrics recently, it's one of the most diverse items you can have in your wardrobe once you've found the perfect pair for you and your style.

I love a good pair of shorts and I love a bit of denim, so the classic acid wash runner shorts from American Apparel were definitely an obvious choice for me. I love the bright wash and even though it took me a while to feel confident in the shape, I know feel myself turning to them for every occasion, from bowling around the house with a baggy tee to nights out in Soho.

For this look, I wanted to show how you can really dress up such a casual piece but have a bit of fun with it too! I bought this amazing jumper in Beyond Retro near Brick Lane for a bargain £12, it doesn't get better than having scotty dogs and roses on one piece of bright knitwear, so this was perfect for the fun element! The shape is flattering and not too baggy (an issue with vintage knitwear sometimes) but but over a sleek high neck collar and tucked in this almost novelty jumper can almost look smart? Smart for me anyway!

Throwing a blazer over most outfits will always smarten the look but the fluid shape of this works perfectly, and conveniently offers you yet another set of clashing prints from me :)

How would you wear a runner short?

21.3.13

Welcome To The Jungle - Amy










Vintage Wrangle Aztec Shirt, Topshop 86 Tee, American Apparel Afrika Bodycon Dress, Topshop Eagle Necklace, Topshop Avenger Boots, Kate Moss for Rimmel Lipstick no 107

When I first moved to London I went Aztec crazy - shirts, shorts, dresses, socks.. if it was aztec I'd have it. But just as if you ate the same meal everyday, you start to get a bit sick and a bit bored, and I've been aztec clean for over a year! But this summer, Aztec is back with a new look. Taking an urban influence, the new way to wear new trend Safari is by mixing your typical aztecs with animal motifs, sportswear, sheer fabrics and two pieces

This fresh way to wear has inspired me to dig out my favourite Aztec pieces and have a bit of a play with outfits without making me feel I was in my teens again!

The American Apparel dress has been a staple in my going out wardrobe since I was 17 and is probably the one aztec item I have not flung in a dark hole somewhere. The bodycon and long sleeves compliment the oversized 86 tee perfectly, a look I've tried with the spotty dress from school daze too and now cannot stop wearing! To inject some colour, pattern and another layer of interest into the look, I have layered this gorgeous shirt I found in either Beyond Retro or Rokit a couple of years ago which has also kept me pretty warm! As a summer trend, getting this to look right in these freezing wintery days can be a challenge but animal motif sweatshirts inspired by Kenzo are the perfect way to feel summery in the snow :)