Top- Marques Almedia
Skirt- Vintage.
Bag- Marc Jacob’s
29.09.20 – Outfit of the day
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Selling vintage.
Dear Diary, fashion, Fashion News, street styleWe all go through fashion phases. From the bougie cool kids to the retro nerds, goths and punks. Growing up my mother always shopped in charity shops. This first started as a necessity; she found herself with three young children and needing to find a way to make her money stretch- and later just a way to spend less and get more. Economical savyness if you will.
During my early twenties through studying art and design and then textiles i found myself volunteering at places like the red cross and the affordable vintage kilo sale, which for those who dont know is a vintage fair that travels through out the UK selling vintage fashion for £15 a kilo. The great thing about this is not only did we get compensated for our time but we also got a kilo of vintage goods for free. They had everything from vintage fox scarves to levi Jean’s and the oh so comfy 90s throw back sports jumpers; I lived for those.
First forward to today and i find myself rummaging through my mothers old clothes from over 20 years ago which have remained hoarded in many a wardrobe in our home. I’m in awe of her eclectic style and coming face to face with these unique one of a kind pieces. I’ve always toyed with the idea of starting a vintage store and although my main objective working at the vintage fair was to do just, that life got in the way and it simply never happend until now. With just wonderful pieces just stored in the cupboard I finally took the plunge and started posting to depop and I’m very excited to share this with you all. The clothes range from the 80’s to 90’s and are one of a kind pieces many made in england . Searching through these items made me realise how few of our clothes are made in england with cost to manufacture so much cheaper in places like Bangladesh and china it seems something special to know that these clothes were made here. As fast fashion was yet to burst in the scenes the quality of the clothes are bar to none rarely finding cheap buttons on blouses as you do today. As a fashion enthusiasts I find it very exciting to have the opportunity to sell sustainably sourced vintage fashion with a story so closely linked.
If you are interested in following my store my name is @undacover_gypsy on depop and my stores name is v.skye
You can also follow me on Instagram here @violetskyeldn.
3 street style looks for spring.
fashionShopping can be therapeutic for alot of people, in fact Studies have shown that the reasoning behind impulse shopping is closely connected with the chemical high we get from purchasing an item, even if it’s an item we may not necessarily need. This is known as impulse buying. Studies have also shown that we get the same serotonin high from adding an item to our cart and not proceeding with the checkout as we do from actually buying it in real life. Ive decided to take this information and run with it and although it hasn’t completly curbed my impulse buying, it has allowed me a chance to put my items on hold and come back to them if I really feel I need them.
Sticking with this theme I have decided to put some of my pending buys into a sort of look book creating street styles with some of my best finds. Shopping can be therapeutic but this is definitely the next best thing.
Leave me a comment if you have an insane pending cart and with what retailer.
14,000 step morning
Creative work, self care sundayIt’s crazy how you can live in an area for the majority of your life and discover new things. I’ve never been much of a Walker until recent, which is probably why I’d never realised how close I lived to country views. Maybe its quarantine but I find myself drawn to the peace and tranquility of said country roads. As spring approaches the scenes are picturesque decorated with blossoms in shades of pinks and whites. A world away from my current reality.
Looking at other fashion bloggers profiles I’ve been looking for tips to imrpove my blog. I love the simple, minimalist style of text with pictures, and a certain ethereal look on there feeds (instagram)so I’ve downloaded vsco to edit my pictures with. I’m in love with how the subtle changes in the filters can completly transform the picture and the way you can personalise each filter.
I’ve taken a collection of photos to portray the ethereal views and hopefully bring you a little escape from your quarantine and chill.
Monikh…Fashion Girl Crush.
fashion, Inclusivity, Instagram Spotlight, street styleJust another day in Quarntine, relentlessly scrolling away through pinterest, fashion & style related obviously, when by pure happenstance I stumble across this brown skinned babe who’s picture I immediately clicked to discover whether one pin would lead to another showcasing her impeccable style.
Evidently, I have been living under a rock as after further investigation uncover she is a writer for whowhatwear and stylist who goes by the name of Monikh.
I love including WOC in fashion on my blog to inspire those interested and also as a collection of people/ images who inspire me.
I would describe Monikhs style as casual on the one hand with a sprinkle of glam. Top that off with her glowing skin and you have a recipe for success. I love how all the shades she wears really work well with her complexion as this is something I am currently working on. I’ve been looking at women with brown skin and seeing what colours work for them, so I can implement those same hues into my own wardrobe. Shades like browns and greens are colours I have not gravitated towards however see how they work well with a melanated complexion.
As well as her fashion Monikh also has snippets of her minimalist styled home. For those who didn’t know Ian interested in all things arts and design and interiors is a great passion of mine also so I’ve included some snaps from her insta. You can find Monikhs page here.
4 depop May Wishlist.
fashionIt’s still quarantine and I dont know about you but I seem to be acquiring a very long list of things I’m almost certain I need. (Let’s pretend that’s just a side effect form self-isolating and not a regular affair)
I’m building a capsule wardrobe; does this ever end – consisting of more quality garments with a minimalist style. More timeless pieces that have a more elegant style but also still playful. Better quality means less consumption and more sustainability which is an important issue for us all to consider when we shop, especially for short lived trends.
If you dont know by now then I’ll just have to tell you again about my love for depop. Depop is a platform that let’s individuals sell there pre-loved clothes. One of the many benefits of this is the opportunity for regular girls like me access to clothes we definitely would not be able to afford. Shopping pre-loved is definitely a smart choice for fashionistas and is one thing that all luxury fashion bloggers have in common when talking about how they built there closets. I’ve whittled down 4 items from my wishlist to share with you, as seen below.
1. When the prada ….collection was available every ‘fashion girl’s had this beauty. It’s a unique piece that is abit deer in price for something to small (RRP 170) however I feel that it is a great addition to any wardrobe. It adds a splash of colour to any outfit, its girly and feminine and its unique in its design.
2. The ganni denim dress is another past season dress I’ve been pondering over for some time. Denim is one of those fabrics I’ve been slowly moving away from as I feel there abit manly ( lol dont @ me) don’t get me wrong, I think a good staple jean is great to own as I’ve gotten older they’ve gotten more and more uncomfortable to be in which is another reason I’m adding more dresses to my wardrobe. Ganni dress RRP
3. Anyone who really knows fashion knows the loewe puzzle bag is a popular staple for many. As well as its practicality, its craftsmanship in shape is what I feel has won people over, this bag coats over £1000 so there must be something special about it, right? It’s not one of those in your face designer label bags but more subtle. It’s a if you know, you know bag. You can get this bag for half the price if you shop pre-loved or you could just buy the dupe. Either way it’s a bag thays been on my wishlist for some time.
4. Last but not least these Joseph slides have been haunting me since I set my eyes on them. There not a shoe I would usually go for, however they look so comfy. The contrast stitch and buckle at atoich of edge to them and may be a staple for spring/summer. I like to try and stay away from super trendy pieces that everyone has partly because I cant afford them and partly because I’d rather not look like a carbon copy but rather look for pieces that I feel work for functionality and fashion.
Black hair: African Hair Threading
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Being a creative and pinterest enthusiast I’m always In search of thought provoking and meaningful content that communicates a message to you, the readers. Purposeful content sharing that adds to your experiences in the world. This is the very essence of what creative work should seek to do. As a WOC living outside of Africa, I am searching for things that represent Essentially, seeking Art and fashion in a way that represents my identity as a means to know myself and culture better and be able to share it with others. I felt that this image was definitely something I wanted to share. Portraits are always interesting to look at, particularly when they provoke such a striking identity to people of the diaspora. The unmistakably African influence on the hair and jewelry with orange background complement each other well.
For those who dont know, African hair threading is a tradditional hair style done all throughout African where one gets cotton thread and wraps it around the length of the hair creating stiff sections of protruding hair.
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