70s vibes..

Today's look is inspired by this spring/summers 70s trend, so i decided to throw on one of my Favorite original 1970s maxi dresses, and take it in my own direction..

Bag - primark

dress - vintage

hat - vintage

bracelets - vintage

rings - forever 21 and vintage

earrings - charity shop

choker necklace- primark

flower necklace - newlook

tights - wolford

shoes - bronx vintage

MARABOU,TASSELS AND PRINT CLASH!

Ive been slacking over the last few months on the outfit front, Because lets face it the weathers been totally shit and ive been busy with work commitments and my new ebay shop! which has kept me extremely busy and then finding the time to shop and shoot outfits. But i PROMISE i will keep this as a weekly thing!

Tights - Vivienne westwood

shoes - primark "limited edition"

belt - vintage (from charity shop)

skirt - vintage (from charity shop)

necklace and earrings - primark

hat - vintage

marabou feather coat - topshop sale

tassel bag - primark

Digital Portfolio application for BA (Hons) Fashion Styling and Production (UAL)

Digital portfolio application for Fashion Styling and Production (UAL)

I have posted in this post 15 images of both my styling work and my development for each shoot. I have also added some drawings to my Digital portfolio i can draw using mixed media if i need to for development work. I have chosen to start with my older work and progress into my newer work to show my development and improvement in my styling work since my application last year.

These illustrations where done on sheets of A3 paper using Biro,paint and collage. I scanned my garment into the computer and printed it out on large sheets. I then used them to collage onto my illustrations because i feel it complements the illustrations better than just using paints or pencils. And i think they give the illustrations more dimension. These illustrations where final ideas for a diy project which i used three existing garments. A black fitted blazer, a printed bomber jacket and a grey mack. and re worked them into different garments to create a small fashion collection.

This is the final photo shoot for my diy project. I originally shot these images in my living room with a makeshift back drop using a white sheet. However i  decided to make the shoot more interesting i photo shopped my images onto a image of a gym. Because i of course couldn't get a gym to shoot in at the time of the project but i think it works well. I also decided to style up my garments to show how they would be worn if they were worn everyday.

These images where from my first real styling shoot. The shoot was styled around the top which i had customised by adding ruffles around both the neck and sleeves. So i styled up my top to show how it could be worn.

Styling ideas and development including fabrics and colour schemes for " Lady of Extravagance" photo shoot,

These images where part of my final major project for my foundation diploma. My project was called " Unexpected Glamour" because i wanted to create a series of editorial images which are conveying real glamour in the most unexpected places. And each set of images had a different  theme and name. These images where inspired by Dior couture and are named "Lady of Extravagance" and where shot in my local launderette.

The second photo shoot was named "Playground Voyage" I wanted to be more playful with this shoot. And i think the mix of leopard print and sequins really compliment the colours of the playground but at the same time they are a complete contrast.

 Development pages for " Playground Voyage" photo shoot. Including garment sketches and possible colour schemes.

My third shoot for my " Unexpected Glamour" project is named " glamour doll" and carries a 1950s pinup vibe. And i added a average person in the background to show the contrast between extravagance and an everyday person.

My fourth and final shoot for my project was named " Grand Geisha" and was inspired by both the mad hatter and the geisha.

Styling research pages for " Grand Geisha" photo shoot. Including existing designer work, colour schemes and make-up ideas.

These set of images where part of a photo shoot called " Living doll" inspired by the idea of the idealism of a women wanting to be almost so perfect she is like a porcelain doll. But becomes perfectly imperfect because of it.

This shoot  i called " Psychedelic Opulence" was inspired by the concept of feeling rich. But not by money by style. And loving each and every piece of your wardrobe you want to wear it all.

"New England" shoot was inspired by this original mood board i created. This shoot was themed around classic tartan. but i wanted to give this shoot more of an edge by mixing prints and adding sequin garments.

WINTER WARMERS - patterned tights for winter, how to wear - first post for student fashion

So as all you fabulous bloggers know i have recently began to write for a new fashion website called student fashion a blogging website where bloggers write and contribute there fashion ideas and thoughts and lookbooks to the whole web to inspire people and students everywhere. And since ive recently been obsessed with tights and have been sharing myn on my instagram page. So i decided to use them in my first post for student fashion and since i havent blogged for a while i though why not feature my first real writing piece on my very own blog for everyone to hopefully enjoy.

So my first post is dedicated to the wonder of tights and how to wear them! and since winters coming up i thought theres no better time to wear tights? gets you out of your boring jeans or leggings right? so this is showing you tights lovers out there that arent sure how to make tights a part of your outfit this is how. Styles for every girl with any style. But as you all know me i like to keep things a little risky stylisticly so some of these looks are on trend but for the fashionable lady who loves to be original and unique. Enjoy!

Winter trend!! - patterned tights and how to wear them. I love winter especially in England even though its cold basically the whole damn year its nice to be able to wear winter outfits when it isn't the middle of the summer. And be able to get into that Christmas spirit when its fast approaching. But what everyone's thinking at winter time isn't about how nice to cold weather is even though you usually start to get sick of the cold by the time December comes and you just want summer again! is what the heck to i wear??!

And this post is going to hopefully give you a little guidance and help you along with finding the perfect winter warmers and my perfect solution is of course coloured and patterned tights. They even come in the knitted variety now ive noticed which is totally perfect. You can still wear skirts and dresses in the winter but add a pair of patterned tights to add a little bit of colour or dimension to your look which is great when you don't want to wear your standard pair of thick black tights. And which means there's no excuse for boring leggings or jeans and especially not track pants! because as karl Lagerfeld once said "if your wearing track pants you've given up!" But there's no need to give up because there's tights! and anyone can wear them no matter your style.

so i put together 6 ( well it was originally meant to be five) but i couldn't resist adding more and more boards until i decided i needed to stop! but i wish i had these outfit. I out them together using polyvore showing you how to wear tights this winter. While staying style and current. I have tried to use different colours and textures to suite both feminine styles and  androgynous styles.I have also added a list of sources below the boards showing you where the items are from.

OUTFIT ONE - Winter warmers

I put together this outfit Taking main inspiration from the gorgeous Autumn leaves. The burgundy and orange really complement each other perfect for Autumn. And of course the gorgeous Betsey Johnson lace tights compliment the outfit perfectly keeping your legs warm and stylish. While still remaining a little sexy And adding a little texture to the outfit.

hat -Janessa Leone savoy hat - £140 available at barneys

cape - Burberry - £375 - available at farfetch.com

Pussy bow blouse - £60 - available at houseoffraser.co.uk

Black leather pencil skirt - Yves Saint Laurent - £1975 - available online

Tights - Betsey Johnson - £18 - available at betseyjohnson.com

Ankle boots - Rupert Sanderson - £700 - available at rupertsanderson.com

Yellow tote - portero.com

Leather gloves - Mulberry - £200 - available at mulberry.com

 Outfit 2 - Tartan delight

I put together this look by starting off my outfit around a key piece which is of course the amazing tartan tights. I then kept the rest of the outfit simple by picking out some colours within the tights. I then decided to add the cobalt blue and acid yellow into the outfit as a colour block to make the outfit more dramatic. However i know this isn't for everyone and if you wanted to just stick to using one colour such as black or red you could do.

Cape - Michael Kors - £180 - available at Lordandtaylor.com

 Tartan tights - £10 - River Island

 leather shorts - £15 - available at blackfive.com

Over the knee boots - £1400 - available at christianlouboutin.com

 Earrings - £31

Outfit 3 - Hot in the city

his look was inspired by the recent trends of colour blocking and of course putting together cobalt blue and orange. I wanted this look to be more of a city slick look. Classy but stylish and something you could dress down or dress up for night. But kept it casual by adding a simple black pom pom beanie to keep it urban.

Orange pencil dress with belt - Gucci - £2.60 available at flannels.com

 Cobalt blue over coat - £300

Pom pom beanie - £100 - available at valeriedemure.com

Stockings - £7.90 - available at yessstyle.com

Outfit 4 - Wicked winter colour block 

This is one of my favourite outfits and for the inner dare devil in all of us girls. It is a very on trend look perfect for the colour blocking trend. And its perfect for autumn by adding a pair of print clashing lace tights and a cute white bobble beanie.

Pussy bow blouse - £180

Pink grid knitted coat - £18 - available at 6ks.com

Cream pom pom beanie - £30 - available at scotch-soda.com

Floral lace tights - £4.58 - available at wetseal.com

Neon wrap skirt - £32 - available at frontrowshop.com

Blue peep toe booties - £245 - available at barneys.com

Earrings chanel - price unknown

Outfit 5 - Hot in the city

This look is for any edgy girl who loves tough fashion. It is a more edgy look than the others but just as equally on trend. I used the neon green and yellow and then added some tough black and leather accessories to toughen up the look and complete it with some rock chic tights.

Coat space couture - £163

 Tights -£9.79 -  available at 6pm.com

Neon beanie - £6.35 - available at monki.com

 Spike wrist band - £3.99 - available at bluebanana.com

Skinny belt French Connection - £18 - available at frenchconnection.com

Boots - burberry

Outfit 6 - Knitted winter

I created this look around the key piece a knitted jumper perfect for the winter cold. And adding another classic piece the leopard print booties with blue toe. And then decided to be a little risky by adding some cobalt blue tight to the look to complete it.

 Hat - £31 - available at solesociety.com

Jumper - £275 - available at thecorner.com

 Leather skirt - £400

Bangles - £9.12 - available at wetseal.com

Cobalt blue tights - £12 - available at stylebop.com

red satchel - £2.40

Hope you enjoyed the post, and it gave you some ideas on how to wear printed, patterned and coloured tights over the winter months. Just remember take a risk and it could pay off  also let me know if you would like to see more fashion posts like this, comment below.

- Originalvintagequeen xo

"today im wearing" - 1950s and mink

As summer comes to a close here in England and the winter months set in which is usually every month of the year. Im trying to wear as much floral and summery outfits and dresses as i can to make the most of it before the fur coats and vintage suites come out to play again in all there glory! So that's why as you can probably tell ive been wearing mass amounts of heels and summer dresses lately but thats all about to go. Which i am sad about because this year has actually been a really good summer well for the UK!

So todays outfit ( i know i start with so alot but im not good with grammar) consists of mass amount of vintage jewellery most likely for charity shops and a vintage summer frock! so here goes another "today im wearing" and today is the amazing 50s dress i picked up in York for £40 and the new mink fur i couldnt resist i also picked up at York which will be perfect for the cold winter months with are fast heading this way! 

Dress - Bowler vintage York £40

Mink fur wrap - Sue Ryder care York £40

Real snakeskin handbag - charity shop around £6

Pearl bracelets £1 each charity shop

both necklaces 79p each salvation army

flower brooch 50p charity shop

vintage couture tights £1 

vintage shoes £3.99 charity shop

pink snood ebay around £6

lots of love original vintage queen xo