Thursday 17 March 2011

Keeping with the times

Had the day off yesterday and I ventured into central to visit friend S for lunch on the Strand and have a nosey around Covent Garden. I wanted to visit one of the galleries in Trafalgar Square but I ran out of time so I shall have to go another day.

I visited Lily Allen's shop, Lucy in Disguise because they first time I went several months back I was a little disappointed so after watching her new TV show I thought I'd give it another bash. Second time around and things hadn't really changed, everything is over priced and ridiculously over the top in terms of style. However, the shop itself is nice and spacious, the interior is right up my street and the vintage magazine scattered over the shelves are a nice touch. I wasn't allowed to take any photos but I would recommend visiting it at least once so you can make up your own mind. For the record, I am a fan of Lily Allen, I love her music and style and even though she is totally naive about the real world and real girls at least she is honest about it. FYI both times I went to the shop Lily was not there in case you were wondering.

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Decided to wear some trousers for once as the past few days have felt like a mini clothes crisis and I've been having the reoccurring sense of 'I don't know what to wear'!!

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Blouse and clogs from ASOS
Trousers and watch necklace from Topshop

I got my hair done the other day hence the close up shot. It's a bit of a mess because I'm hopeless at blow drying it. I got it trimmed about and my roots bleached. It's meant to be a little grey but these photos make appear to be whiter than white. My brilliant hairdresser Frankie decided that the greyness should be gradual and next time I ago she'll put a little more toner in it. I wish the watch necklace actually worked because it would be brilliant considering I don't have a proper watch. The second hand moves but the other two don't =(

I also popped into MAC and bought a lip gloss from the new Wonder Woman range, it's quite purple and totally lush. I also tried a few red lipsticks too and once I have a little more money I'm going to get one. I really love bright pink lipstick but I've been scared of red since the colour is so intense but I tried a few and discovered that the colour actually quite suits my complexion.

Happy Paddy day x

22 comments:

  1. Does Lily actually work in there?
    i want to go have a gander.

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  2. I love the blouse! Its such a lovely colour!
    Sophie
    x

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  3. i really like the font and style of there title for the shop, but watching the show i just thought well she doesn't have a clue and she was just buying clothes she would wear not so much other girls. though i really liked that she wanted to have clothes for everyone. :)

    aroselikethis.blogspot.com xx

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  4. very smart look! I find most vintage shops are over priced and the only way to find a real bargain is to rummage in chairty shops and boot sales x

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  5. i really want to have a nosey in there! love your blouse :) xx

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  6. quite like the trousers!

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  7. Yay for trousers! They look lovely m'dear - and i love the button detailing.

    I'm yet to watch the lily allen programme but am v intruiged - have you seen it yet?
    x

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  8. Shame that Lily's shop is not great. Love your trousers :)
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  9. I watched From Riches to Rags last night and will definitely check out the shop next time I'm in London, just to see how it turned out. The colour of your blouse really suits you x

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  10. I've walked past the shop so many times but have always felt too scared to go in...shame that it's all overpriced.
    Your hair looks great - it's so blonde! x

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  11. Love that top!! And the hair looks great :)

    xx
    myheartbeats84.blogspot.com

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  12. I'm rubbish at blow drying too! I always take pictures as soon as I get home from the hairdressers so I can capture their handiwork on film, haha.The lip gloss sounds good!

    Leia

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  13. Great trousers! I've been keeping an eye out for something similar, but somehow nothing ever fits properly - boo. I often find that about really hyped up vintage shops - the garment doesn't really seem to justify the price! Sounds like a great day out though - oh to get some time off! xx

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  14. I didnt even know she had a shop until bloggirls started tweeting about the show. i'm such a lost cause haha! You look nice, muted colours really do suit you Hannah :) Hope you had a nice Patricks day, considering you're irish :P

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  15. I popped in there when I was in London about a month ago, but just because I happened to go past it. I absolutely love Lily Allen, and I thought the shop concept was a good one, but when I actually went in there it was quite intimidating because everything was so expensive. Perhaps that's just because only the retail prices seem to be on display and I couldn't see the rental prices? I may have just been a little confused!

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  16. I'm not a huge Lily Allen fan and only managed 15 minutes of the show. I think I've walked passed there a few times, but never wandered in.

    Really love the blouse you're wearing. Love the colour.

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  17. You look cute ;)

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  18. Bless her, she came across as quite clueless but sweet in that programme. I like that she didn't want people to feel put off going in the shop, but I think the pricing is going to rule out a lot of people shopping in there.

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  19. such a cute blouse! ive love to have a look i lily's shop but i thought it did seem very overpriced on the show xx

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  20. i have this blouse and often wear it with my clock necklace too! i love it so much :) x

    http://ragmagpie.blogspot.com x

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  21. Well that answers the question of whether or not her new shop is open yet! Ive been watching the tv show and quite enjoying it...
    Thanks for the lovely comment xx
    Becky
    www.doingitinstyle.blogspot.com

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  22. Oh, I love your outfit! I bought a similar pair of trousers from primark a few months ago but I've still not worn them out, I just never know what to wear them with but I love how you're wearing them here :) I really like lily allen but do find it a bit ironic that she 'retired' from the music industry to open a business then makes a tv program out of it! xx

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