Straight Talking

Today, I straightened my hair for the first time in AGES and I really like it =)

Because I have so much bleach in my hair I try not make worsen its condition by putting more products and heat on but after using Aussie's Miracle Moist conditioner yesterday my hair felt really smooth so I applied the GHDs and the result was smooth and frizz free finish!

The only product I use is Frizz Ease Serum before I blow dry it with a big rounded brush and then the straighteners. Having it straight is a really nice change from my normal curly mess so I think I'll do it more often. As you can see I don't like it TOO straight so a nights sleep nicely messes it up slightly.

I put a cute little leopard print bow in too x

Stand to Attention!

Military is a trend that's always about in some shape or fashion, whether it be brass button jackets, utility trousers, worker boots or anything khaki coloured. My favourite part of this trend is the elaborate jackets with gold trimming once worn by The Libertines.

When The Libertines released 'Don't Look Back into the Sun' during 2003, they wore red army style jackets in their video; soon becoming a massive trend amongst the indie music scene. Not only were the band highly successful musically, prompting a generation of Brit rock bands but they were also trend setters... we all remember Pete Doherty's bowler hat and skinny jeans!

However, if we go back 40 odd years to 1967 you'll discover that the Beatles 8th studio album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' displayed these famous jackets for the first time.

Probably one of the most famous album covers ever and also one of my top 5 favourite albums, I love the Beatles =)

These days the military trend is more of a staple fashion statement rather than being worn solely by teenagers in a band. Almost everyone owns some sort of army jacket, whether it be a navy and gold emblazoned blazer or a khaki jacket with pockets a plenty. My personal favourite is the navy jacket with gold trimming a plenty!!

The AW07/08 collection from Aquascutum was maxed out on military, with pops of red amongst a sea of navy tailored jackets and dresses. I love this jacket and cape with the signature army gold tassels (do they have a proper name, those twirly bits because right now I can't remember)...

(The cape has given me an idea of how to style up my American Apparel version... more to follow soon I suspect)

This was followed by Balmain SS09 which was full of sharp jackets with exaggerated shoulders and tassel detail.

This season Balmain SS10 is full with more army style jackets but the emphasis is the khaki tones and matching fringe.

I love this 3.1 Phillip Lim military cardigan because you don't often see this trend in purple and silver, fantastic!

So, in an attempt to wear all the clothes I actually own and not stick to the same old outfits I rediscovered my military style cardigan.

Cardigan from ASOS
Floral skirt from H&M
Gold brouges from River Island

I bought the cardigan over a year ago and completely loved it but somehow it became lost in my wardrobe rotation. Fortunately I've found my love for it again and will definitely be wearing it more often. Me being me I'm wearing a floral skirt to make the outfit a bit more girly but I think I'll toughen the cardie up next time (not quite Cheryl Cole style though)!!

What do you guys think to army jackets, hit or miss? Or do you prefer denim / leather?

PS I watched Legally Blondes last night and it was BAD! You have been warned x

Busy Weekend

What a weekend, I had such a fun time with the Boy and so sad he had to leave today =(

On Friday night we had pizza and pix n mix, yummers! Then on Saturday we went shopping (I got nothing, he got a tee), went out for lunch (I had a delicious ricotta and leek tart), watched the football which really wasn't too painful (until that awful goal yadder yadder yadder) and then continued drinking cider for the rest of the night with the Guildford gang. It was really fun =) Today we made cupcakes from my new Hummingbird Bakery cookbook and they are scrumptious!!!

Yesterday I wore my new asymmetric tee, this annoyed the Boy because it took me ages to get ready... It normally doesn't take me THAT long but I had no idea how to put an outfit together with this random item.

This is what I went for in the end, kinda edgy but not over the top 'I have a tail on my tshirt' kind of way...

Asymmetric tee, cardigan and bow headband from Topshop
Lace top from Tesco
Denim shorts from American Apparel
Pierre Hardy for Gap wedges

Can you see my lacey bow headband, it's one of my new bow purchases. It's rather huge and sits out but is kind of subtle against my blonde hair.

Low and behold, the Boy bought a bow tie with him =)

The two of us are pretty geeky with are glasses.

When we were in town yesterday I saw some awesome clogs in Topshop, they aren't too high and are mega comfy, I'm very tempted to buy them at some stage this summer if they don't sell out!!

Today is was pretty hot so I decided to try out my new Topshop fringe shorts, I bought these from the internet and nearly returned them but decided they were in fact pretty darn cool!!!!!

Shorts and top from Topshop
Denim jacket from Uniqlo
Pumps from Office

I think if my top wasn't long the full effect of the fringing would be a bit on the mad side, especially because the fringe jingles around when you walk (one of the reasons I like these shorts) so a small section on view is just perfect.

I have my other new Topshop bow accessory on today in the form of a brooch. I didn't realise until I opened the packet that you can use it as a hair slide too, 241 accessory = bargain!!!

One of the yummy cupcakes we made, topped with left over pix n mix.

I almost forgot this very exciting find... I'm going to watch it tonight with a cupcake =)

Must dash now and enjoy the rest of this lovely Sunday x