Girl Crush - Diane

This lady really does show us how it's done.

With classically beautiful looks, a model like figure, amazing style and of course a hot accessory or two to boot (not naming any names Joshua Jackson), who wouldn't have a crush.

She rocks the red carpet...

Is a pro at feminine vintage...

And yet even manages to do it like a dude with perfection...

Yep, it's her job to look good. That is somewhat true. However Ms Kruger is definitely not having to work too hard in the style stakes, as her off duty look ticks all the right boxes as well!

Diane Kruger. J'adore. x

Street Style

Found this cheeky little snap of yours truely on Company Magazine's website under the London Street Style section.

Got me thinking two things.

1. I should probably get myself out there street style spotting for inspiration and of course blog to whoever will listen (read)

2. Man, I cannot wait to get my Leopard back on.

Cue the winter excitement and search for this year's dream coat to add to this beaut...x

My buys...the midi

A huge trend this season is of course the midi skirt, and yup I have delved in. If you haven't seen this blast from the past making a reappearance then where exactly have you been hiding?

It is the skirt of yesteryear, made famous in the 1940's due to it's respectable yet chic style. Despite it's elegant and ladylike look, it is hard not to relate this skirt to the middle aged housewife figure. Fashion historian Brenda Polan comments "It's always been the Queen's length, and so can be considered rather unglamorous and middle aged. It doesn't have the drama of full length or the youthfulness of the mini. It is, however, sexy but restrained - not mysterious so much as subtle."

How to buy into this look in 2011 and not look like my Grandma is a challenge I was not sure I was up to. As quite a petite girl I felt I'd be drowned and as a casual dresser with a love for rock chick, boho style dressing I have long admired from afar, but sadly dismissed this particular item from my own wardrobe. 

That all changed recently. I adore vintage clothes/styles and have slowly realised maybe I could make this work (with a bit of commitment to more heel wearing ideally). I have quite simply been won over by more and more lovely ladies getting it spot on.

So, i've gone for it, with these little beauties...

If the midi length is good enough for Audrey (and my Grandma), then it's good enough for me.

x

If I had a house, it would look like this

I play this game a lot. I love creative interiors, and these are some lovely inspiring little gems...

*Please note I'm not homeless, I just don't OWN a house that I can chuck paint around in (or the bank balance quite yet to afford the amazing furniture)

Domestic yummyness <3

Hobby Heaven

My love of all things vintage and kitch has led me to a new hobby - sewing! I have luckily been gifted with this beautiful sewing machine and lovely sewing basket with lots of fun tools inside to get me going.

I have made a couple of gifts so far and also altered a few pieces of clothing. My next set of projects are all in here though...

I'm sure i'll be a domestic goddess in no time! Until then I will enjoy pretty sewing related pictures like these. Tis true that "sewing soothes the soul...or something like that"

Girl Crush - Alexa

Ultimately all girls that love fashion at some time or another will come across inevitable style envy. Some girls just always seem to get it right. Throughout my blog I will share with you my girl crushes, my sources of inspiration and causes for "I wish I looked like that" moments. I'm kicking things off with an obvious choice in my eyes - Miss Chung.

Although I adore her style, I realise she is a bit of a marmite crush. Some love it, some hate it. If you are a polished dresser she may not be your bag. I am not. I'm all about the shabby chic look. Gorgeous pieces "thrown" together, with unkempt hair and a natural feel, managing to create an effortless "I wake up like this" spot on look. The fashion world, well Mulberry at the very least, love her so much they named a bag after her - kudos indeed.

Peace out x