Hey, I put some new shoes on & suddenly everything is right

 Black Velvet Boots - Dr. Martens

 Red Boots - Primark

Black Studded Slippers - New Look

 Burgundy Studded Slippers - New Look

Black Studded Litas - Jeffrey Campbell

I have always been more of a 'shoe person' than into bags, but I think over the last month it's got a bit out of hand! However, I would like to point out some of them were gifts for Christmas so I haven't spent a ridiculous amount on shoes!

You may have seen the Dr. Martens on my wish list, and my parent's bought me them for Christmas & they are so beautiful. They gave me a huge blister when I broke them in, but now they are super comfy.

The red boots from Primark are so cute, I feel like Peter Pan or a little Pixie in them & at £8 how could I not?! I had a pair of studded slippers for ages, but somehow I managed to break them so my Mum replaced them with another black pair, while my Aunt got me the burgandy pair :) 

Last but definitely not least are (finally!) a pair of Jeffrey Campbell Studded Lita's from my amazing boyfriend! Originally I asked for the studded Leela's from Daisy Street that I have featured on many a wish list, but he suprised me with the real thing, & I am so grateful ♥

I feel I have to take a break from shoes for a while, so I may invest in some more bags (although, I did get 2 bags for Christmas, post coming soon!), Watch this space...

50 Shades Of Grey Inspired Fashion

 

This morning I finally jumped on the bandwagon and started to read '50 Shades of Grey' by E.L James (who by very tenuous links it appears I am sort of distantly related too). I am still opposed to the idea of a woman succumbing to a rich man's pleasure and being dominated and, effectively, used as a sex doll. However apparently the high street and designers are also joining in the hype of the Best Seller series. Bongade / S&M inspired fashion is everywhere at the moment and will continue into A/W '12. Hints of lace and leather, corseted silhouettes and power platform heels show a link to a sexualized post '50 Shades' society. What I like however is how fashion has translated it into powerful dressing for the woman, espicially in the tie jewellery and sharp structured shapes. This suggests she is in control rather than a Christian Grey figure of money and authority. It isn't about dressing for a mans pleasure, it is instead about feeling sexy in yourself and in feeling confident and power you will inevitably appear sexy. Although some may find this intimidating (no doubt Mr Grey who likes clumsy, innocent Ana) I believe there is nothing more sexy than a confident, empowered woman. 

 

And in the words of Eleanor Roosevelt 'Well behaved women rarely make history' 

 

Wish List #2

Jeffrey Campbell Studded Lita's- Office / Dip Hemmed Leopard Print Skirt- MissSelfridge / Black Dip Hemmed Skirt- New Look / Faux Leather Skater Skirt- Lavish  Alice / Cross Vest- Topshop / Acid Wash Skinny Jeans- Topshop / Disco Pants- American Apparel / Cross Jumper- MissGuided / Studded Belt- New Look / Black Lipstick- Barry M

When I first created this blog I planned to do a 'Weekly Wish List' post, however I managed the grand total of 1, so am hoping to pick that up again!

I'm really getting back into my alternative, grungey find of style as of late and I am absolutely loving studs and skulls and pleather, as you can probably see from my wish list!

 

I'm really hoping this month to save some money and purchase some items from my wish list!

I am also thinking of changing my bright red hair to a much dark black red or a dark chocolate brown, thoughts?

In other news, I got my A Level results yesterday and got an unconditional from Goldsmiths, my first choice! So incredibly happy! I even got a tweet from them! Although I am defering a year, its still a major acheivement :) Hope everyone who received their results yesterday are proud of themselves not matter what the result was!

Where is everyone planning to go to University?

Those who have already graduated or are currently studying, where did you go and what course would you recommend?