The mop chop!

It was 9:15 on an ice cold Saturday morning, and I was bumbling across the road in a vintage white dress, a mustard jumper, and leather jacket. I looked fairly confident with a smile upon my face, but inside, I felt sick to the bottom of my stomach. You may think I'm over reacting as I was only going to get my hair cut by the lovely ladies at Vanessa's, but I was going to get a serious cut. Now to you, three inches may not seem a lot, but when you've spent so long growing your hair, this is a major event in my hair's life! But I knew I needed it, my hair was dead. After the most relaxing head massage and deep conditioning, I went under the knife. My heart actually felt like it was in my mouth when I heard the first snip. But after many more of these bum clenching snips... I absolutely love my hair.

Sorry about the quality! I'm away for the weekend so I haven't got my camera on me! I'm sure you can all deal with my poor webcam quality for now.

Krakow, Poland.

As you may or may not know I'm going to Poland on the 21st of Feb, Krakow.

I'm so ridiculously excited; it's such a cultural and beautiful place and I'm so excited about exploring the market stalls and discovering adorable cafes and restaurants tucked away in the side streets of Rynek Glowny. It's going to be a very long and extremely tiring two night trip, and I'm only allowed to pack hand luggage! However, I think that issue is for another time and another post.

I shall arrive at Hotel Wielopole at roughly 2 o'clock in the afternoon for lunch before I take a tour of the very run down, but in my opinion stunning Kazimierz Jewish District. I'll be seeing a lot of the synagogues in the area which I cannot wait for because the decor inside some of them are absolutely awe inspiring. I'll also be visiting The Galicia Museum which is photographic museum documenting the history of the Jewish people in Krakow and surrounding areas - this should hopefully be really interesting.



Hotel Wielopole



Tempel Synagogue (reform)



I will then be having dinner at Jewish Restaurant 'Ariel' with live Klezmer music! It's all Kosher so I think I'll be having either the roasted salmon served with cucumber saffron salad, or soya medalions with vegetables, and a fresh fruit salad. Although the cinnamon cookies look amazing I'm on a diet so I'm going to have to just stare and drool instead.

Steven Spielberg came to Krakow to film Schindler's list, he visited this restaurant and was so taken by the trio that plays in Ariel that they featured on the soundtrack to the film. Exciting little fact for you there!

Restaurant Ariel

The next day I'll be going on an Auschwitz and Birkenau Tour, it's meant to be absolutely fantastic so I can't wait. As part of my RS course I study Holocaust Theology so I hope experiencing it first hand will be much more insightful then just reading about it.

Auschwitz and Birkenau Tour

After the tour I'll then be visiting Krakow Old Town, which will consist of me exploring the ridiculously massive and beautiful main square, Rynek Glowny - described as the most impressive urban space in Europe. Hopefully after going to the Sukiennice, which includes a Middle Eastern bazaar and a gallery of 19th century Polish art, I'll have time to visit some of the churches dotted around the place. The day will conclude with dinner in one of the beautiful restaurants I will have (hopefully) found off one of the streets of the main square.



The awe inspiring Rynek Glowny

It's then an early start to catch the plane home, but as the flight is about 3 hours I will have plenty of time to catch up on my much missed, and needed, beauty sleep.

I can assure I will be taken as many of my own pictures as humanly possible, so watch this space.

My favourite buy of the year.

Fully aware it's only January, but I think it may take a lot to beat this.
I don't think this needs any introduction, description, or even a paragraph where I gush about how I will kiss the postman when he delivers it because I am so excited.

I give you.. the duffle bag which will join my ever growing handbag collection.

Alexander Wang Rocco Duffle

The question of the day!

whats it like at boarding school? what is your room like?

Anonymous

I say this everytime I get asked this question - I couldn’t possibly tell you what boarding school is like because It’s the complete norm to me. I’m 18 years old, and I’ve been here scince I was 9, so I wouldn’t be able to pick up on what you may find unusual to tell you! Sorry!

I don’t particularly love my room; I hate the furniture. But I try and make it as pretty and comfortable as I can with what I have haha. I’ll put some pictures up!

I really liked this question I recieved on Tumblr, so I thought I'd share the photos with you lot too. You have to appreciate that there's only so much I can do with what I have!

Spring/Summer 2012!

It may only be January, but on the 22nd of March I shall be flying to an absolutely boiling hot Orlando, so I've already been thinking/freaking out about what kind of things to buy and wear. I've been looking around online at key trends that are set to appear this Spring and Summer, and I thought I'd show you all my favourites so that you can get an idea of what to look out for, and maybe even buy and wear, whilst also serving really useful for me when I actually get down to shopping.

Colour trends

(3.1 Phillip Lim)
Pastel colours are going to be really popular this Spring/Summer, so think innocence and ice cream! Baby pinks/blues/greens/yellows, and soft corals and peaches.



(Preen via fashioneditoratlarge.blogspot.com)

White, and I mean ice white; an all white look will be one of the most popular looks this Spring/Summer. You could keep it feminine with a pretty lace dress, or make it more structured with a white blazer or staple white shirt. What I love so much about this trend is that there's so much you can do with it. You could even just opt for an all white bikini to keep it simple.



(Christopher Kane)

Bright colours/neon colours are also looking big this year and although it probably isn't solely down to him, I like to think Christopher Kane played a big part in getting neon to become fashionable again and not just some horrific 80s nightmare. If you're a bit too scared to make bold statements with colour then try just little dashes of neon, like a bracelet, or even your nail varnish.

Fashion trends

(D&G)

Now, if you know me already you'll know that I'm quite partial to ridiculously short shorts. So now that it seems hot pants are going to be a massive hit this spring/summer I have even more of an excuse to get my legs and almost probably bum out.. They're so versatile! You could wear them with a baggy vest or t-shirt, a bra let, a blouse, flats, heels, sandals, etc. everything. They're so easy to dress up or dress down, and as you can tell I am mega excited about buying some more!

(Viktor and Rolf)

Bra lets/bra tops. Now, I know that a lot of you are probably like me and don't like putting your midriff on show because you haven't got the abs of a goddess that you thought you would by the summer, but I think this can look really sweet with a high waisted skirt, showing off a bit of skin, but not all of it. I also think a neon coloured, or black bra let looks really good under a sheer blouse, which is perfect for the evening.



(Normaluisa)

Floral seems like one of the obvious trends to crop up round about this time of year but I thought I'd just remind you all anyway, especially now you know pastels and whites are going to be a big hit, as I think the two work perfectly together. I love an all floral look as you can mix it up with textures, but I also think a little bit can go a long way. For example it could be the lining of a jacket, or your choice of jewelry. It's a perfect way to add a bit of colour and femininity to any outfit.



(Roccobarocco)

I know in the summer a lot of girls like to bare everything to the world, but I'd just like to argue the case of the boat neckline. It may not show off your cleavage, but it draws attention to the shoulder and collar bone area, and I find that can be really sexy. So if you have great collar bones or shoulders, I'd definitely opt for a dress or vest that has a boat neckline.

Dress trends

(Anna Sui)

Asymmetrical hemlines (or rather hilariously sometimes referred to as mullet hemlines, which I prefer) are cropping up all over the catwalks. I love this look, but it's something I've always been a little cautious of simply because it can make quite a large statement. However I think I'm going to opt for a black dress or skirt version to keep it simple and not so scary!

(Betsey Johnson)

Floaty maxi dresses are such a beautiful look for the evening; all you need is a maxi dress, simple or not, and you automatically look glamorous, add a pretty pair of earrings and a clutch and you look like a goddess. A simple but very effective look.

"On a desert island, the pigeon post will bring only one publication each month. Which one would you choose and why?"

If I were to be stuck on a desert island for a long period of time I think the novelty of clear blue waters, scorching sunshine, and white sands would soon wear off and I'd be bored out of my mind.
I'd need a magazine that offers me beautiful designs and layouts, inspiration from all angles, and interesting information and news about the fashion and beauty industry, whilst at the same time being realistic and understanding that their audience are women of the general public - yes, fashion obsessed and often fantastic, but working women, and hard working at that.

That's why my choice of magazine would have to be ELLE.

ELLE has that even balance between fashion trends, accessories, articles and interviews, and culture that I think few magazines fail to achieve. With pages dedicated to literature, music, food, and travel, I think it recognises that there are women out there who are extremely passionate about fashion, but that these same woman are also well-rounded and intelligent, who have passions and interests that lie in other areas of life, that do, from time to time feed into their love of fashion.
Monthly, the ELLE team pull together stunning editorials alongside inspiring articles and interviews, accurate trend reports and analysis with an understanding that not everyone can afford to spend £1000 on a blouse, travel ideas that range from retreats to exploration, aimed directly at their target audience - women who are strong and open minded, but always with a tone that suggests opinion and point of view rather than dictation.

With an Editor-in-Chief like Lorraine Candy it's hard to see where the magazine could go wrong. Lorraine Candy encapsulates this 'ELLE woman' so perfectly; being married with three children can be no easy task, but on top of that she manages to always look fantastic and tie together the beautiful package that is ELLE each month without fail.

The accessories I swear by!



Hermes Collier de Chien




My Grandma's set of three rings




Marc by Marc Jacobs ring



I do own and wear many other pieces of jewelry, and it does change depending on what I'm wearing, but these three pieces are the pieces I wear no matter what. I tend to wear a lot of blacks, greys, and other dark colours, so the cuff and ring add colour without it looking like I'm trying way too hard.

Outfit no.5 - Sunday Afternoon Dog Walk

Outfit no.5 - Sunday Afternoon Dog Walk

Faux Fur Scarf - H&M
Jacket - Barbour
Vest - H&M
Burgundy jodhpurs - Topshop
Chelsea boots - H&M

Outfit no.4 - Evening Party

Outfit no.4 - Evening Party

Dress - Primark
Heels - Office

Outfit no.3 - Date Night

Outfit no.3 - Date Night

Jumper - Primark
Skirt - H&M
Flats - Henry Holland

Outfit no.2 - Family Meal



Outfit no.2 - Family Meal
Jumper - H&M
Floral vest - H&M
White vest - H&M
Jeans - Topshop
Heels - Office



Outfit no.1 - Lunch Date



Outfit no.1 - Lunch Date
Shirt - Calvin Klein
Jumper - vintage
Jeans - Topshop
Chelsea boots - H&M





I've just caught up on all the sleep I've lost from being in Germany, I know it's only an hours time difference but when you've been getting in at 10 o'clock in the morning, showering, then sleeping until 3, only to eat and then get ready to go out again, I have need three days to recover! I had the most amazing time and I'm sure I shall be putting up pictures soon.
Anyway, this is my first tattoo. I got it done this evening with thanks to the amazing Poppy Powell at No Regrets in Gloucester! She's such a lovely girl, and I couldn't ask for a more perfect first tattoo. It's the symbol for infinity and my friend Hannah shall be getting a similar one; it may sound silly but she's my life! I've never had a better friend, and I will never again. This will act as a little reminder that even though we're in different countries we will always be bestfriends. I will love her forever.