I'm so pleased to share with you this amazing oversized tee that streetwear brand 'Retrovillage' hooked me up with. I don't usually wear urban style clothing, and so I was shocked at how good this tee looked on me. Versatile, gorgeous and contemporary. It fits perfectly, with a gorgeous bandana print around the rim and the logo "retro" printed along the back. I also love that the tee has slits all along the front similar to the Yeezy collection. The material is great, as well as non creasing, and this tee is also available in black and white. I will absolutely be making more Retro purchases in future! Check out more of their products and top up over on retrovillageapparel.com/
stay trendy, xoxo
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Minimalist yet statement fashion. I didn't think caps suited me, (and I usually can't fit them over my hair) until I received mine from upcoming brand Suavemien. Great for casual or streetwear, especially for the summer! Check out their Instagram @suavemien and head over to their site to see what else they have to offer https://www.suavemien.com/collections/all
So I was fortunate enough to receive an invitation from London’s iconic, growing urban & retro-Vintage brands – Sassoo Limited and Retro Village – to join them on their creative collaborative shoot. Where 4 talented models, chosen by public vote compete to become "the face" of both brands. Based in the renowned area, Portabello – known for its quirky streets and being the home of some of the most amazing culture London has to offer, which was evidently captured in the showcasing of their new line. Put together by an incredible team of diverse photographers, young creative's and people who simply hope to put an impact on the industry of fashion by supporting youths and expressing art through clothes. Who are retrovillage and Sassoo?Sassoo, described as a brand that "likes to keep everything fun and trendy" joined in partnership with retrovillage and had hosted a lengthy competition to find "the face" of their brand. This resulted in a final 4, aspiring young models from all walks of life, who impressively showcased every outfit as though they had been in the game for years. If not providing London with new urban wear, Sassoo is dedicated to providing youths with opportunities, particularly within the fashion and modelling industry just like the competition hosted. I was stunned to be informed that Sassoo, being youth oriented are also in Partnership with the charity 'UK Youth' , as they work as a stepping stone to elevate young people into their careers - amazingly, all through the goodness of wanting to essentiall 'give back' and make a difference. What became most inspiring was discovering what was really behind Retrovillage's renowned brand. The label, inspired by the entertainment industry, with old school icons such as Ice cube and controversial artists such as Kanye West influencing their lines since 2010; Retrovillage began putting a spin on contemporary clothing as an online accessory store on ebay - selling everything down to your 'then' essential beanie hat. As the company grew in popularity, Retro's brand expanded - resulting in them adding their clothing range - which I instantly fell in love with. Now you can recreate in season styles and combine them with your own. Admired and speculated by many, I for one found myself also sucked into the craft and ingenuity behind the lines. From the incorporation of fabrics from cotton to velvet, and the vibrant colours you see from their Dashiki's, I felt so privileged to be able to witness ingenious art at its finest. .If it's not just the back stories of both brands that draw you to them, its the attention to the finest of details, such as the geometric style patterns in the Dashiki's above - companied with the versatility of clothes, being able to combine urban street wear with casual garments. As international photographer Giovanni Martins commented "its like Gucci meets Sassoo"
I also fell in love with Retrovillage's womenswear tracksuit, (similar to tracksuits worn by India Westbrooks) modelled by 15 year old Brooklyn in the gallery below. After speaking to the team behind both Sassoo and Retrovillage, I discovered that both brands were not your average clothing line. It is the ingenuity behind both companies, paired with honesty, drive and ambition that makes you fall in love with them. The shoot rallied in a number of curious passers by, I turned to a lady who runs "The Portabello toad" a book stall located on Portabello road, had been inquisitively admiring the models and photographers at work. I asked her what she had liked about the brand, and being in an area which some may call "heart of London" I also asked her whether she thought the brand was a truly represented our amazing city. Her response was one that had left me stunned as she exclaimed " I love the clothes, but I don't feel the brands represent London... they represent Europe". Due to having encountered such a large number talented creatives, I decided it would be greedy for me to keep them all to myself without sharing them with you all! - below, you'll find all the models, photographers, stylists and of course not to mention more information the masterminds behind Sassoo & Retro! Be sure to check them all out, all their work and show them some love. I would also like to wish all four models the best of luck with the competition, send a massive well done and thank you to all the talented photographers, the amazing stylist and of course everyone at Retrovillage and Sassoo. ( More information on all of whom linked below). http://retrovillageapparel.com/ http://sassoo.co.uk/ Make sure you vote for your favourite model to become 'The face' over on the Instagram's below and check out their latest lines: Instagram: @retrovillage @sassoo.co.uk Thanks again for reading my loves xo Double Denim - the trend that was once forbidden, has now become the new A list craze. I'm rocking an old vintage men's denim jacket, which I wear as an oversized jacket, along with a zara crop, and Jamie Jeans from Topshop. On my feet I have my famous platform boots from h&m.
I decided to style my hair into space buns, accompanied by striking red lips - Kylie Jenner's 'Mary Jo K' from Kylie's lip kit collection, kindly sent to me by @blam_outlet! Be sure to follow them on Instagram! See you soon my darlings! I'll be heading over to sunny Spain this weekend, and I just had to buy some new swimwear! (since I haven't bought a new bikini since I was like 12) Rather than following the norm, and buy a brightly coloured two piece - I went for the darkest colour possible... black! We all know black is great for it's slimming purposes, it adds a type of 'mystery' to any girl wearing it.
The sides of the bikini have a small gold chain detail, giving the bikini a somewhat glamorous hint. I also can't forget to add that the bikini features "triple boosting" padding, giving your chest a fuller, perkier and more rounded shape! A thumbs up if you have bee stings for breasts (like me). You purchase this cute bikini from Ann Summers! I also bought a floppy beach hat from H&M to keep me cool while I'm out in the sun. I went for beige to act as a neutral colour block amongst the black bikini. Of course, who can forget about the shades?? These sheriff shades are also from h&m! I've been kindly sent this amazing hoodie from www.beastyera.com
I am absolutely in love with this brand's unique style, featuring a centred camouflage version of their logo, (which I should mention is hand drawn!!) - eye catching, comfortable & a must have piece for your wardrobe. Whether you're lounging (like me right now) or simply keeping warm, with this unpredictable British whether, Beasty Era is the brand for you! Be sure to keep up to date with this high quality Urband brand over on their Instagram & Twitter: @Beasty_Era and their Facebook page: BeastyEra I've blended together with this beautiful Royal Blue dress from missguided these gorgeous nude heels (see previous post) I absolutely love these colours together, what do you think?
Nails done by lashiousbeauty UK & the Rings are from Pandora The above outfit is a fun, alternative grunge style. Perfect for spring or can be paired with a coat, leather gloves and knee high boots to incorporate this with your winter fashion! (top-bottom)
Top - H&M Basics Skirt - Missguided Fishnet tights - Primark Bag - TKMAXX
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FashionSo over on this page you'll find some of my favourite outfits I sport throughout the year, as well as links to any youtube videos based around fashion & styling! Don't forget to check out the archives toolbar to see some of my older pieces! Archives
April 2023
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