Living Online

So I've been back in The Shire for almost a month now, and a job is still without me. It's quite a surreal existence not having a student loan anymore. I find myself contemplating walking 5 miles to friends' houses, and even drinking tap water at the local pub quiz. But thankfully my time online has been a littler richer and extravagant. I'm currently writing a piece on Hungarian designer Dora Mojzes for Prim Magazine. She's a gothic couture queen, and I'm enjoying the dark fantasy that her clothes have to offer. I'll be sure to post the published item when it hits shops next month. But I do tell a lie, as there was one occassion recently where I scurried up some money to go out and dance around. My prima donna of fashion, Connie Phillips, turned 22 yesterday, and we hired out 'The Woods' in Bristol for such a doo. I wore my John Galliano top with ultimate pride for the first time, with Connie adopting a grungy chic feel.

Where The Wild Things Are

My dear friend Finn is known for hosting lavish social occasions, crowded with vintage attire, fairytale wallpaper and pimms to drink. Last night was no exception. ‘Where The Wild Things are’ was the theme, and the living room went ‘inside out’. Everlasting trees spiralled towards the ceiling, with fairy lights draped all around us. Everyone dressed in dapper clothes and we courted into the early hours

Links To Befriend

Accompanying fashion and music is another important thing in my life; friends. Luckily these friends I speak of tick the boxes in the fashion and musical lifestyles. Connie is responsible for sparking a love of clothes and style in me. She’s a freelance photographer that styles vintage gems for people to buy online. Her blog is full of inspiration and eclectic wear, so take a look at once. And in the musical swing of things, my close friends of the guy variety are in a folk band called Zen Elephant. Imagine Bob Dylan mixed with modern sounds and bohemian styles, and you have a soundtrack worthy for summer days. Below are some links I think you should befriend too

www.constance-victoria.blogspot.com

www.myspace.com/zenelephant

Bringing Back The Levis

For months this vintage levis jumper had been demoted to the back of my wardrobe. I bought it on ebay and was a lot smaller than expected. But thanks to some styling advice from my beautiful friend Constance, I layered it over an oversized Zara tee for what's hopefully a juxtaposed casual look. I'll be wearing this out and about today as I hunt down a job to eventually bring me back to London

The Blossom Of Bottega

The weather outside is beginning to shine, and Summer has made it’s fashionably late presence. So what better way to start the day than taking a look at Bottega Veneta’s 2009 current collection. I love how the thick indulgent leather retains a light shimmer and feel. The galaxy browns and sunset oranges are a palette fit for a bohemian lifestyle, and the light ruffles and crisp dresses stencil this effortless yet chic concept

Sequins, Skyscrapers, And Galliano To Come

When a parcel arrives with a new top I've been twiddling my thumbs waiting for, I usually run to my friend Connie's and take a pose by her wall, to document the clothes arrival into my life in short. Call it a fashion christening perhaps. I'm thoroughly addicted to a site called 'Lookbook', a community of fashion enthusiasts who upload their outfit avenues, so these snaps of mine usually find a second home on there.

As a tease, I'll tell you that my first ever John Galliano top arrived in the post today! It's going to change my life forever I sware. Photos will be taken of me wearing it at the weekend, but until then, here's a 'lookbook' post of a previous top that tickled my fancy. It's from Jaques Vert, and is sprinkled with glitter and intricacy. Hope you like it

Folklore

Last night we sprinkled tea lights at the end of the garden, hung lanterns by the wishing tree, and carpeted the grass with bohemian fabrics. With lots of wine, a bongo drum, a kiddie's picnic and fabulous friends, The Shire was a mystic garden last night.

The photos also give me the opportunity to present my new hair doo. At first it was potentially tragic, with the shaved edge looking like something Britney would do. But thanks to some styling from Connie, it's now a little more presentable