Skylight

Evening!

So last month I was lucky enough to go and see Skylight, a play currently on the West End here in London. It features 2 of my favourite actors; Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy. Before I do my fangirling over them both, here's what I wore.

Navy Jacket // Rokit     Beatles Tee // Rokit     Jeans // Topshop     Boots // New Look

I'm wearing 2 vintage pieces, both from Rokit, which I bought from my vintage shopping weekend with Lee. The 1st is the Beatles tee. Yeah I know, I already have like 10, but this one is different, I've never seen this design before, so it's pretty rare. The second piece is that amazing navy jacket which is also from Rokit for a bargain price of £10! I don't think I've ever been in to Rokit and not bought something amazing.

Before my trip to the theatre, I met up with Luke for a spot of lunch and a wee walkabout, where we got caught in the rain.
The play was very intense and powerful with Carey and Bill portraying their characters brilliantly. I would highly recommend, but hurry as it's only on for another 2 days!!

Look who I managed to meet after the show!! I am literally so happy, I love them both and they were both so lovely, really taking their time with the fans.

Thanks for reading :) be sure to check out my eBay, I have plenty more pretty things I'll be adding!

Wishing you all a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend. I'm off to Secret Cinema on Sunday #EXCITABLES I still haven't fully decided what to wear. Unlike most people also going to this event, I actually have too many 50's style clothes to choose from!

I'll be back soon with some McBusted!!!

'Army of Me' Photoshoot with Chris Brock

Earlier this week I was asked to help out on a photoshoot for the wonderful Chris Brock (Check him out!). It was fun and different from doing the fashion shots over on Jarvis & Janis's ASOS page. I got to use my mean and moody look. Here are the end results!

Pretty cool huh? Be sure to like Chris Brock's Facebook page and check out more of his work over on his website.

Salvation Army Charity Dress

I have been very excited about doing this post. Remember how I told you about that charity shop I found with the gorgeous vintage dresses? Well I went back last week and tried on about 10 and managed to whittle it down to this one below.

A lot of the dresses were bought in from a woman who was a professional piano player so they were all made to measure and with a 22 inch waist, most of them didn't quite fit me. However, this one I did manage to squeeze into and I absolutely love it! I wore it to the Vintage fair in Shoreditch last week and got a lot of compliments. I especially love the bright print and the cute collar and bow. I paired it with some bright red tights and my navy velvet Topshop boots (Yes, those boots again!). I got some amazing stuff from the vintage fair which I'm sure will be featured here very soon!

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The Girl With The Style Transformation

Feel like altering your style for the new year? Or just fancy a change in your wardrobe? Look for inspiration no further than one of this years most talked about actresses - Rooney Mara. Over the past 3 years she has transformed herself from cute and girly to punky grunge to sophisticated glamour. Her status as an actress has also grown considerably over this period.

 These photos were all taken from January 2009 to April 2010. Rooney has a certain sweetness, with her caramel brown hair and lace detailed dresses. These looks are all quite timeless and have a vintage feel to them. Then in August 2010, Miss Mara was cast to play Lisbeth Salander in David Fincher's The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and so the transformation began.

It's amazing what a hair cut and some black dye can do. It was a brave move by Rooney but she has made it work to her advantage. The grunge look is going to be a key trend during the transition from winter to spring.

H&M have already launched their collection created by the films costume designer, Trish Summerville. The pieces are made up of leather trousers and jackets, dark grey hooded cardigans, distressed dark denim and laced up army boots.
Rooney has been spotted at various events and premiere's for the film incorporating her characters dark style into her red carpet looks.

 She appears to have gotten somewhat raunchier in her outfit choices with lower necklines, shorter hemlines and cut out backs. Her style also now includes a lot more black which was widely associated with her character, Lisbeth Salander.I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot more of Rooney in the next year so it will be interesting to see how her style progresses with the different roles she takes on. No doubt she'll feature more in my blog come awards season!!
 Check out how to steal Daniel Craig's Dragon Tattoo style here!