Bleeding Double C, Ripped Denim & Studs

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Today's post will be my first post dedicated wholly to an outfit. That's right, my very first OOTD!

Until now, any outfit related posts had been of outfits organised, hopefully artistically, on my bed, or pictures from an event that I wore that outfit too. Thus far, I haven't been confident enough to pose for a 'proper' ootd, & today is no different. Although I am pictured in the clothes, I have again artistically, with the help of Instagram, created a collage of elements of my outfit. If you follow me on Instagram (jadorejadex) you will have seen this on Wednesday. You cannot see my face, but you can see my outfit. It's a start!

Bleeding Double C logo vest- Camden Market | Ripped Jeans- Topshop (old) | Studded pumps- New Look

 This is quite a simple outfit with not many elements to, however I loved it. Since buying the Chanel inspired vest in Camden market, along with one with an illustrated Chanel perfume bottle, I had paired it with fairly classy pieces, such as blazers, skirts, overall giving it quite an elegant & tailored look. However this week I was in a 'grungy' mood so thought I would mix this vest with some severely ripped jeans and studded pumps. I'm not very good at casual wear on the whole, so trying to be more relaxed was hard, but it most definitely paid off. I loved this outfit! I felt so good in it, hence why I decided to photograph it and create an ootd post! Also, the bleeding effect of the C's, I feel leans it more towards edgy fashion so I feel this outfit worked.

The jeans are so old, in fact I got them on my sixteenth birthday (I'm twenty this year!). Yet they're back in fashion and they still fit so why not! I am a hoarder of clothes. I find it so hard to throw away items, even if they are years old.

This has definitely encouraged me to not be afraid of being more casual & also that doing OOTD's doesn't mean standing against a wall & posing generically. I really liked focusing on elements of the outfit & not showing my face as well as whole body!

Film Fashion Inspiration: Clueless

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Welcome to the second 'Film Fashion Inspiration'. For this feature I thought I would connect it to my previous post on Vamps, which you can read here, and feature another film directed by Amy Heckerling, with costuming again by Mona May. This week, nineties iconic film 'Clueless' is my source of 'Film Fashion Inspiration'.

 My Mum introduced me to this film when I was quite young & I have ever since wanted Cher's, played by Alicia Silverstone, interactive wardrobe! The costuming, especially Cher's, is so iconic & a continual inspiration for designers and fashionistas alike. I particularly love the tartan accents, which is going to be huge this AW, backing up my previous point about 'Clueless' being a source of inspiration always & the fashion being relevant, & also ahead of it's time. 

I feel that Cher nails how to channel grunge in a classy way! Her wealth & status is made obvious in her fashion choices, yet it is always fashion forward & often daring, or incredibly unique. She takes the edginess of grunge, yet puts a high fashion twist on it.

 

Below I have created some 'Clueless' inspired outfits, I hope you enjoy!

left look: knee high socks-Topshop | tartan dress with built in top- Miss Selfridge | Mary Jane shoes- New Look

right look: white shirt-Topshop | black mesh skirt- Topshop | tartan crop top- Miss Selfridge

 left to right: sheer black peplum shirt- Miss Selfridge | grey tartan skirt- Miss Selfridge | cross necklace - Topshop | white vest - Topshop

Although I do love a bit of tartan, to channel my inner punk / grunge kid, I prefer the more grunge Cher as seen in the bottom collage. This is definitely something that I would wear, in fact I am tempted to buy the sheer shirt & I think the grey, black & white tartan is a nice way to incorporate the trend if the red, green and yellow 'traditional' tartan is too garish for you.

As I mentioned, tartan is going to be huge over the next few months. We are in that awkward, transitional period in shops at the moment. It's still SS13 (for a little bit at least!), yet stores are beginning to put AW13 stock online & on the shop floors. I went into Dorothy Perkins recently, a shop that admittedly I had never really paid too much attention too, feeling that it was the mothers equivalent to Topshop. However , I could have spent a fortune in there! I think I liked almost every item of the new collection. With tartan, studs and leather accents, it was definitely my style! Similarly, all high street shops are embracing AW13, so expect to see tartan aplenty! I know I will certainly be investing in some tartan soon!

I hope you liked this edition of 'Film Fashion Inspiration', let me know what films inspires your fashion choices, or any that you think I should check out!

5 Ways to Wear...Black Midi Dress

This is a new feature I've been planning for a while and have finally gotten around to posting! In between finishing one internship and starting my new one I haven't had much time to blog, (sorry!) but I think I've finally sorted myself out enough to post regularly, and hope that this '5 Ways to Wear' will be a weekly addition to my Blog, so here goes!

First '5 Ways to Wear' is a black Midi Dress from New Look (£12.99!)

 Dress- New Look / Boucle Jacket- Miss Selfridge/ Bag- Marc B / Pumps- Topshop

 Dress-New Look / Fur Coat- New Look / Bag- Asos / Shoes- MissSelfridge

 Dress- New Look / Camo Jacket- Topshop / Heeled Chelsea Boots- New Look / Backpack- BooHoo

Dress- New Look / Hat- Topshop / Denim Jacket- Asos / Creepers- New Look

Dress- New Look / Tuxedo Jacket- Miss Selfridge / Bag- BooHoo / Shoes- Topshop

I had such fun creating these 5 different looks with the one dress. I also went outside my comfort zone when choosing some of the pieces but I would definitely wear all of them! I would have to say though my favourite is the first one as I am a fan of classic style outfits & I recently bought the boucle jacket featured in it, however the Camo jacket has grown on me so may have to purchase one soon!

I love how, with one simple item, you can dress so for so many different occasions. The first could be worn to work,the second to dinner, third to a festival, the forth shopping and the final on a night out! The possibilities are endless...