Valentines Day

I need to keep this as updated as possible and I'm failing miserably so far. Forgive me.
 Anyway, I decided to ramble on about that day that some people dread whereas others seem to do something rather lovely. I went with option two this time round and celebrated valentines day in a random but lovely way and was a very lucky girl. 
 I've never been one to get into it as much since it is mainly society pressuring you to do at least one thing but me and Eddie, the boyfriend, thought we should do something not so typical and go swimming. It was very enjoyable and I certainly recommend it to more couples that can't decide what to do. 

Later on in the evening we decided to do something a little more typical and go out for a meal.  I chose this simple black lacy dress from H&M, my black little bag complete with my Russell and Bromley black boots to keep in with the black simple theme. The boots do have a story behind them but I'll save that for another post...

There's no place like Landan...

Roaming around the streets of London with Rebecca Elizabeth (shopping is off the list of things to do due to lack of money) we find ourselves in the calm concrete space that is Trafalgar Square. We braved the breezy cold weather and managed to take a few snaps because it's just so damn pretty, shame about the Olympic clock at the side - doesn't exactly fit in with the traditional look. However, you've got to love the tranquil atmosphere that Trafalgar brings in the winter, a complete contrast to summer's atmosphere but I'll leave that for another post...

The blue fountain in Trafalgar...

On the Waterloo Bridge... London Eye...

I apologise for the bad quality pictures...Big Ben :)

Capri Pants

Capri Pants 


Almost three years after her first appearance to the fashion world, Sonja de Lennart, a 1950s European fashion designer created her most iconic garment, the Capri pant. Although her collection in 1948 consisted of Capri skirt, blouses and belts it was the pants that made history. Known as the must-have casual clothing item of the 1950s, the Capri pants have been shown in iconic figures such as Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Mary Tyler Moore. Controversy was caused when Moore first wore Capris on the 'Dick Van Dyke Show' since women in the 50s were used to pretty frocks and high heels on the TV, therefore wearing trousers was a shocker, let alone skin- tight three quarter lengths.

No matter how much astonishment this caused, Capri pants were popular and the legendary Audrey Hepburn could be the reason why. Hepburn wore a classic black version of the Capris when acting her renowned performance in 'Funny Face'. Used to hoovering in a cute skirt, housewives of the time switched to this fresh style that Hepburn continued to popularise throughout her career. Examples of this include, 'Roman Holiday' and 'Sabrina'. 

                                       

D&G paid homage to the simple garment by displaying a relaxed version of the slacks in their Spring/Summer 2012 Men's wear collection. This show, of the vintage pair, told the public that Women aren't the only ones strutting the classic style. The structure has clearly changed in order to keep some masculinity yet, it is also cropped enough to be considered Capri pants for men.  

The new film, 'My week with Marilyn', features this fifties silhouette. As she relaxes on the sofa, Michelle Williams, who plays Marilyn Monroe, emphasizes the informality of the cropped pair. 

                                               

 Wonder what's next for Capris...

I am tempted...

I can honestly say I am not one for shopping constantly, I find I appreciate my clothes more when it's one thing I buy every now and again. That being said, if I see something I absolutely  adore then that's it. I MUST have it there and then. An example of this would be my lovely new parka jacket from Dorothy perkins, not your typical khaki colour but an 'antique brass' as Google tells me. Maybe slightly darker and brownier but I am a fan.

The main reason for this post is this picture below. Jack wills in the sale (I still hope) and I need it. Never been a huge fan of velvet but on this dress, well it felt pretty damn good.Why I didn't get it there and then I really don't know. Well maybe the price (£139 sale price!). A big regret now. For a night out in Epsom, this is highly over the top yet, I don't care, I'm sure someone will have a glamorous dinner party soon, I'll wear it then of course. If there's anyone generous out there, get in touch...I need this!