This weekend we decided to explore family favourite, high street fashion stores to browse through the ultimate buys influencing fashion enthusiasts, as new inventories were gradually released... Our adventures started in Topshop - it remains one of the nation's most popular destinations for trends and has a particularly niche target market, that generalises in the 'preppy' generation / geek chic. We realised there wasn't a lot of discounted stock, and we recognised reoccurring statements from last year, such as the scallop edged tops, and the more recent hype, turtle neck tops, that felt more in tune with the season. 1950's flaired hems that exhibit feministic expressions, emphasising young ladies frames, hence their malleable material and stretchy soft fabric, such as polyester, acrylic and lyocell. Edgy and bright, we love the white and orange, our chief summer shades We wandered over to the jewellery stands, when I began to waffle-on to my sister a

Valentine's Day weekend, and Lou Lou's travelling Vintage fair is back in Nottingham at the Albert Hall for tea and cake and lots of reworked and classic fashions. Including those dating all the way back to the 20's, the event consisted of dozens of indie salespeople with their moving businesses to share the cream of the crop in Vintage trends and quirky mixed attire. I raced into the queue to devour one of the delicious selection of sweet treats upon entry, for a sugar fix to keep my energy up around the market! Lady of Vintage Bakery are on Facebook so check out with their awesome skills via their page. Following that, I floated over to an arrangement of beautiful crockery and felt enticed by a tiny floral teacup, filled with home made sage and citrus candle wax; to support independent business I decided it would prove to be a kind gesture that I purchased it, after admiring the collection for so long. I really enjoy scented candles and peaceful aromas so I couldn

Upon discovering an advert for the SKN Heritage Museum event, a fashion show organised to raise funds, inventory donations for the establishing museum; to celebrate a diverse display showcasing tons of treasures from the 50's to contemporary trends of today, which was hosted at the House of Fraser, Victoria Centre. After an inspirational speech, some banter and bubbles, the catwalk was brought to life with the hustle and anticipation of what was in awe for the evening. We began with some gorgeous evening and formal wear, which was absolutely, beautifully modelled by the girls.  Each with their unique presence, in style and in characteristics, we were all really pleased for them, they had entertained us with some really well-orchestrated looks of Spring/Summer '15. The casual looks also did not fail to quench our thirst for fresh fashion ideas. The night included some make-up tutorials however, I wandered into the store to unveil my own tips of the evening with a de