Instead of an August Wishlist...

So this summer I have been buying clothes online like crazy. I usually don't get this many clothes in such a short span of time, but I had a lot of time to kill and I basically spent my days on ebay or looking at sales in Topshop or Zara. (Seriously, you should have seen the pile of packages waiting for me when I got back to Scotland!)

So, in order to not buy as many clothes, I'm making a few changes, one of them being not making a wishlist for this month. When I make lists, I like to cross off as many things as I can, so if I make a wishlist it will just motivate me to shop even more! What I'll be doing instead is allowing myself to buy two or three items of clothing for the entire month. Now, this doesn't include necessary pieces of clothing, like underwear or socks, but anything that I do not need will go toward this total.

But, its only August 8th and I already know what I want to buy! I already bought the Blonde and Blonde Mason Cutout Boots (in yesterdays post), and hopefully today I will be buying a pair of Topshop Physics Boots (its off of eEbay though so anything can happen). For my third and final item this month, there is this gorgeous dress from Urban Outfitters that I am absolutely in love with - the only problem is that it is part of their Urban Renewal collection, which means that each item is unique and therefore the image on the website is not 100% accurate. But, since today is Thursday and all of the shops in City Centre stay open late tonight, my plan is to study and unpack some more during the day and hopefully find this dress and try it on tonight!

Vintage O&O Babydoll Shirt Dress

And hopefully soon I will find a job so that I can have money coming in (as well as going out).

Love,

Caro

Traveling

 

 

This Monday, I leave California to go back to Scotland

for school. Its a little sad, because I have to go back early for a test, but I plan on making the most of it once the test is done and doing some traveling!

 

I've been flying on planes for most of my life, but in the last year or so I've started getting increasingly nervous on flights. To keep calm, I listen to music and I do my best to be asleep when the plane takes off - I've found that if I'm not aware that the plane is actually departing from the ground, I'm a lot less nervous for the flight. Which is good when your flight lasts 8+ hours.

 

Also, I wanted to make a quick apology for the fact that I've been making a few less posts lately, and that will likely continue for a little while. I'll be traveling and adjusting myself back to Scotland, and then moving into my flat and cramming for my test until August 14th. But after that, I should be up and running, even if I do some more traveling.



Style Icon: Edie Campbell

Edie Campbell is a British model who's style is absolutely gorgeous. She rocks an eclectic mix of boho and menswear pieces, tied in with other trends that creates a very British look.

To get Edie's look, you only need a few interesting staple pieces, paired together in interesting ways.

First, start with some palazzo pants - printed or solid. Add in a classic colored skater skirt, and you've got your bottoms sorted. For tops, Edie loves loose boho inspired pieces, so stick with some cute cropped flowy pieces. For dresses, she loves shift dresses with flared sleeves. Add in a cute oversized bomber jacket or parka, and some chunky shoes in neutral color, and you've got a nicely sized, Edie Campbell inspired wardrobe. 

Let me know what you think of her style - do you love it, or not so much?

Love,

Caro

Style Icon: Twiggy

Nineteen sixties British supermodel Twiggy (real name Lesley Lawson) was the embodiment of the mod movement. With her boyish figure and big doe eyes, she captured the hearts of photographers and designers around the world. 

Now, I felt that I should put a disclaimer in here: Twiggy has a very thin body type, and her body type is not attainable and healthy for everyone. If your body is naturally very similar to Twiggy's, then that's great. If it's not, then that's great too. Every body type is beautiful, and every body type can wear this look.

Twiggy was famous for wearing mod shift dresses or swing dresses. Depending on your body type, you will want to go for a more fitted or more loose shape (whichever you feel your best in, really). Personally, because my boobs and my hips are my widest parts and about the same size, I like to go for swing dresses. The great thing about this look, though, is there are so many different shapes and styles, colors and patterns that you can find, it will suit just about everybody. If you would rather go for pants or shorts, for Twiggy's look you would want to stick to looser fitting pieces, with higher neck lines on the top and either wide leg trousers or tailored shorts. For coats, swing coats and pea coats are your best options. Pair it with some simple ballet flats or classic chelsea boots, and you've got a great outfit. Of course, it wouldn't be a true sixties mod outfit without some oversized round sunglasses. I have a pair myself, and they are so much fun.

And there you have it. My take on how to get a Twiggy inspired look. I hope you enjoyed it!

Love,

Caro