Neutral Garb

I'm very much enjoying the neutral tones of these outfits here. Recently I did purchase the tan leather Chelsea boots and a navy pea coat, which sets me off nicely, but one can never have too many knits. I'm a magpie for wool - I think it's my obsession!

Images by the59thstreetbridge via Polyvore

Men's Clothes

Lucy and I reconvened in the Northern Quarter for lunch on Saturday and on the way to an art shop, our eyes were caught by a lovely wooly hat! In Oi Polloi they sell menswear though the man inside assured us girls could wear them too. The hat's by Howlin' by Morrison, knitted in Ireland. I'd like one for the winter approaching!

Images from Howlin' by Morrison

Lucy Rose

After seeing recommendation on my news feed, I had a listen to the music of Lucy Rose. She has a great voice; soft like Laura Marling, another of my favourites. Check out her music here and videos here.

I've also popped this image onto my Style pinboard on Pinterest. I resisted to join so far, but it's just such a great idea and will be so helpful to group together ideas and inspiration when I start back studying architecture in a few weeks!

Image from Lucy Rose Music

In Love

We walked into the shop and fell in love. I have read alot about Anthropologie on many blogs, so when Emma and I wandered in to the Regent Street store yesterday, I was expecting something good. But not that good! I could have bought everything! With it's green wall and hanging chairs, alongside the beautiful clothes and quirky crockery, it was all so pleasing to the eye. I splashed out on the jumper, and Emma bought me the plate as a uni present (now what shall I do in return!) 

A very dangerous place is Anthropologie. Bank account - watch out!

Images from Anthropologie

Sixties Seventies

To feel like we've jumped back a few decades, these are two outfits from the MiH Jeans S/S 12 campaign shoot by Vanessa Jackman. I especially love the stripey top!
Images by Vanessa Jackman via Miss Moss

Wear Colour

I don't understand how the weather in July can be so miserable! To counteract it we should all embraces brightness and wear a lot of colour and maybe the sun will follow suit...

Images from: 1. cuillère à absinthe  2. bekleidet 3. street style aesthetic, all via wear color

Confetti Split

I'd like to knit me one of these! They're designed and created by Annie Larson using a knitting machine. After buying this book a while back, surely I have no excuse!

Image by Annie Larson via Miss Moss

Work Space

From the patchwork of frames to the patterned rug and the wooden desk to the dog basket, I really like this studio space belonging to New York designers Shipley and Halmos. Founders & Followers sell at and fashion but also do little tours of the designers' workspaces.

Image from founders & followers vis Miss Moss (great site!)

Style Influence

When I'm having my hair cut I always take a picture of this lady because she's always had such a cute short crop. I love the colours in this image; the clashing patterns of her outfit. I've never seen an image of her on The Sartorialist wearing heels which is another reason as to why for me Eva Fontanelli is a style influence!

Image from The Sartorialist

Back Drop

As much as I like the outfit, there is something so animated about the New York skyline!

Image of courtandhudson via chictopia

Long Skirts

I love all these mid length skirts for summer, but looks like I'm going to have pull them off with a pair of heels... wedges are needed me thinks!
Images from butter and brass

Early Summer

There's the warmth of summer in the air but a fresh breeze in these photographs taken by Mark Borthwick for LyricsM, a clothes brand in Japan. I think that images are magical, especially because of my love for wild flowers.

Via butter and brass

Flea Flitter

I can't wait for summer to arrive and to go wandering round Wimbledon Flea Market to find some treasures. This image by Gemma Booth got me thinking about wandering round stalls, finding some bargains, though perhaps not dressed as fashionably! It felt like the weather was getting warmer... but then it changed its mind! 

Image by Gemma Booth

Flickr Find

This afternoon I came across the top image at Color Collective. The colours are great. Then I saw even more of Sarita Lolita's snaps on Flickr. They capture the subject at unusual shots and views. It really gets me wanting to get snapping away myself!

Images by Sarita Lolita

Black Dress

The Uniform Project was carried out by a New Yorker who wore the same black dress every day for a year, accessorizing it with allsorts and not buying a single new item. This year 12 women are challenging themselves to wear the dress every day for a month. It's all sponsored to raise money for children in India. Maybe this could be a New Year's resolution for me? 

Images from The Uniform Project

Yellow or No?

1. from here

2. from here

OR just play it safe with maroon...!?

Mustard Custard

I have had a minor obsession with anything mustard for the past few months and these snaps from Wayne Tippetts has only furthered this. Here is another from Street Peeper. I spotted this cardi a while back, and then this shrug but I think I may just knit myself a snood instead. I still wonder whether mustard goes with my dark blonde hair... the quest continues!

Mini Sartorialist

My (not so) little brother started at Cambridge this academic year and he has got involved with the student newspaper by doing the Varsartorialist, snappy his peers around the university and cataloguing their stylish ways. He's just popped them onto his Flickr - which has other great stuff - I can't wait to see more soon!

Work Wear

Now that I am a working woman I need some work attire. On many a style blog there are ladies wearing man-pants, smart trousers like these from American Apparel. Or I could nab a pair of my Dad's! I especially like the way they're teamed with a crisp t-shirt. Here is another idea. Really just gotta get shopping!
Images from STYLECLICKER and Stil in Berlin

Retro Patterns

Today Mother Dowle and I went shopping. Now I haven't been shopping properly in a while, but I had the aim of getting a dress to wear to graudation - mission accomplished! There are so many cute patterns out at the mo, so I had to get snapping on my phone, hence the bad quality.
The first is my grad dress from Oasis, then a top I spotted yesterday in Cath Kidston and had to get (though the sleeves need a bit of adaptation - nothing I can't fix!) and the last a French Connection dress or top which I didn't get but loved the pattern of (...and I've just discovered this jumpsuit - wow).

Tonight I'm popping up to London for dinner for a friend's birthday and then we're heading to a salsa bar - I love salsa and can't wait!