Turning Tables

First of all I would like to apologise for neglecting my blog- it has been a tough month and a half for me with university work, constantly getting poorly and dare I say: Silly MEN- Lets not go there. But all you need to know is I feel absolutely amazing at the moment and everything seems to be back on track and I’m a much stronger person- Finally! 

Secondly, I have some absolutely fabulous news; I had an interview in Dalston, London at Soda Studios for a summer work placement the other week. The placement is working with the design team for Supremebeing™ which I’m proud to say I got the job! Yay-  a round of applause for me please! Take a peak at their website: http://www.supremebeing.com/ 

Thirdly, the edgy vintage brand REDROCK are having a Vintage & Handmade Pop Up Shop in Northampton on the 4th May so come along and shop the incredible discounted prices- you know you want to!

Finally, a small update on what I have been getting up to. A couple of weeks ago I worked with the designer of REDROCK where I modelled some of their clothing for ASOS- I had such a lovely day, constantly giggling, drinking tea and of course dressing up in some seriously cool clothes! Thank you REDROCK! Take a look at their website for some retail therapy: http://www.redrockfashion.com/

Here are some snaps from the shoot, enjoy.

And Finally the Charlotte Dress which REDROCK kindly named after me, which obviously I had to buy it after that- sorry guys hands off, this baby is mine!

Charlotte x

ASOS cont...

Here are some more of the Photos from the ASOS marketplace shoot…

This outfit was one of my favourites- thought it was quite cute but I was freezing my ass off. I think its not very appropriate for winter, blue hands and lips- not a glam look at all!

Charlotte xx

ASOS Marketplace

I’m so happy to be home for Christmas, I spent the last week of University in London- so apologies for not posting for a while. In London I attended a fashion and textile trend forecasting course at Central Saint Martins which was absolutely wonderful. I now feel comfortable and confident when researching and predicting- also enjoying trend forecasting. I do recommend it- although it is quite a pricey course- definitely worth it.

Anyway, I mentioned earlier on a post about how me and my friend Rosie did some work experience for Redrock fashion: styling, shooting and modelling. These were for ASOS marketplace outfits for the website. The designer has uploaded a few onto the website that we did. There are still more to be posted up there and also me and Rosie still need to do some more outfits when we are back from Christmas break.

This one was one of my favourite looks- Redrock fashion check print coat paired with my Vintage cream jumper, denim Levi shorts, white shirt with peter pan collar form American Apparel, necklace from Urban Outfitters, Clogs from TReds.

 

I would like to point out me and Rosie were fighting against the Light, Hurricane like wind- to the point where my eyes wouldn’t stop watering and freezing temperatures! However, it was a giggle running about like lunatics in the spitting rain and maybe getting a little tipsy after on a bottle of Rose each after the hard work… Great end to the day!
I will keep posting more of the ASOS outfits- don’t want to overwhelm each post.
Visit the collection: https://marketplace.asos.com/seller/redrockfashion/collection
Love,
Charlotte x

Sequin Shorts and Shiny All Sorts

I always enjoy returning home from university to packages addressed to me. Especially when I have had a stressful day in the machine room to find an ASOS package makes my mood just that little bit better…well to be fair I usually beam with happiness when receiving online clothes purchases- which seems to be an unhealthy habit of mine.

 Not only do I have an unhealthy online shopping addiction- I adore purchasing jewellery. From statement necklaces, to vintage dress rings, to strange animal/bug like jewellery! Yes bug jewels- I own a pair of Green fly earrings- some may think weird- I think genius!
So last weeks delivery consisted of a pair of multi-coloured sequined high waist hot pants from RARE. At first I thought they looked like a bedazzled nappy- but as soon as I slipped them on I thought wow these make me feel fab! I would never wear them without black tights as I cringe at the sight of bum check creases on show as this is very tacky! So keep it clean girls!

I paired the outfit up with my clogs- well I like to think they are better than clogs as they make me feel about 6ft tall!
THE JEWELLERY! I added my cheap Primark £2 bangles with my leopard and zebra print bracelet which I have had since I was 14! My H&M owl ring and  a skull ring from the local vintage shop in Northampton- Most Marvellous Place to Shop. Finally I added one of my most favourite pieces of jewellery which is a statement necklace from the John Lewis Vintage jewellery section. My parents bought me this when they came to visit as  a treat- yes I ended up picking the most expensive piece with fossils in- but who could blame me? To me its beautiful- but really heavy may I add!


I wore the shorts with a plain black body from H&M, black chiffon Valentino top and black tights with massive ladders up each leg at the back from Marks and Sparks (yes the ladders are supposed to be there).

As you can tell by the last image I was a very happy chap with my ASOS purchase… So maybe when your feeling down just try a bit of online retail therapy- the anticipation of it arriving is always a mood lifter!
Charlotte x
(Photos taken by the wonderful and talented Miss Rosie Ashley- follow her on http://rosie-thejourneyofme.blogspot.com/)