Wishlist | BLU

B L U  S T U D I O S

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I love bespoke products, the feeling of having something rare and beautifully hand crafted is the best feeling when it comes to shopping. I know most people aren't fussed if they can find something cheaper but honestly the quality you get when you buy from a professional tailor is on a different level. It also comes down to us to help promote British companies, the foundations of our economy (sorry if that sounds preachy). 

So as a part of this I thought I'd post a mini wish list feature for a brand from my home City. 

"We are small skilled team manufacturing everything by hand guaranteeing the highest quality of materials and craftsmanship within every item. Our passion is to produce items our customers will adore and cherish for their opulent leathers and individual craftsmanship shunning the norm of mass manufacturing. Making each item truly individual to every customer. " - Blu Studios

The use of metallics and crisp shapes/silhouettes really makes these eye catching and individual, with a couture appearance. I'm looking forward to putting some money aside for one of these gorgeous back packs and fluffy accessories to add to my collection of high end bags. 

You can find them here at Blu Fashion Studios. (Image courtesy of Blu Fashion Studios webpage).


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FASHION // Graduation Gift

Last week was my Graduation from my Graphic Design course. Above is me and my friend Holly, it was an awesome day full of happiness for all my friends achieving their Degree and sadness knowing I'll barely get to see them any more. 

I had been eyeing up a few things I'd have liked to treat myself to for finishing. I am a total fangirl of FOSSIL as a brand, their bags are super soft and durable but also tailored beautifully. The smokey blue mini back pack is so cute and versatile, it is similar in style to my black shoulder bag so it was on top of my list to get but I was hesitant because of cost. While I was in London for an interview me and a friend were in the shop in Covent Garden and there it was, on sale and calling out to me and it was the last one!  

The photos don't really do it justice. Now after many years in higher education it feels a little scary as to what is going to happen but I'm excited to move on to new things.

FASHION// WINTER COMMETH

H&M Sweaters 14.99 each

It is the most wonderful time of the year for me, when regarding clothes anyway. I love layering using scarfs, boots, belts and hats all at once, just being able to wear enough to make some great textural contrasts makes me so happy. Something my closet definitely lacked in was comfy sweaters, I tend to stick with dark colours like black or deep blues and greens but I was inspired by another blogger to go for more neutral softer shades. I am smitten with pastels and earthy tones, though there really seemed a lack of what I was particularly hunting for in shops. Why is there so much knit with huge heavy bling on it yet nothing plain?

Alas I was elated to find H&M was my saviour. After trying on a pile of jumpers I found these two were my favourites. The colours here aren't great and Photoshop just wouldn't play nicely, the front one is in fact a mushroom brown and the other is a pastel salmon pink. These two particularly caught my eye as they varied in shape, texture and thickness. The pink is short and quite baggy (I got a medium to give me the extra baggy look), this will go perfectly with my rose gold watch and accessories, I think I'll probably wear it with trousers as I fear denim may stain it. The mushroom brown one is longer and slightly fitted, it has a beautiful pattern along the front and down the sleeves and slight slits in the sides for my lady hips. This'll go great with leggings and boots I think, maybe some short shorts.

Another star buy was a little satchel bag, bought from The British Heart Foundation shop. The bag was brand new and only £12.99! I adore the vibrant duck egg turquoise colour with the rose gold unique catch on the front. It has plenty of pockets inside and is perfect for a wee lass like me as it isn't over cumbersome.

BHF £12.99

Just a sneak peek

Sneak Peek of my METRO centre buys!
1. T-shirt with diamante & print detail.
2. Mango black quilted bag.
3. Kitty scarf & sheer top with cat print (Dorothy Perkins).
4. Turquoise sheer shirt.

1. Nike Sports Bra & Reebok sports dress.
2. Two loose knit hats (I wanted a cream one and a black one) & All Saints leather jacket.