blind date

A week can be a loooong time and so here's a gossip update of things I probably would have posted about...

Firstly this morning I awoke to my first package! Jackie of This Charming Girl sent me a lovely necklace which I won't take off for a while! It's a chunky pink cameo hanging from a big silver bow, gorgeous! I will be getting all my Christmas gifts from this store as the jewellery is all unique and each has a fitting special charm, quite romantic and nostalgic. The shop has those sought after bird cage necklaces as well. I can see something for just about every girl I know!

I found Advanced Style through Liebemarlene Vintage (a new addition to my blogroll!) and had to submit the photo I took earlier this summer of a lady called Val in H&M! The site is full of older people with amazing style, most so far being creative and quite outrageous, or with elements of the past. I thought Val showed how you can dress in what's stylish right now and still add your own quirks for an even more modern look. Check it out!

I've been style hunting all over Oxford Road, there are some very cool freshers! The one this I forgot to bring up were my purple Docs and so I'm especially hankering after them! I might go back home this weekend as my Mom has a super cool friend who sings in a punk band and she is having her wedding party at my house?! Therefore there will be lots of marvy people in my garden, I will have to go! I've been mainly wearing stuff I've shown before...

Don't forget to cut the bows off before you throw flats away!

My new room is not as shoe-boxy as I remembered and is tidy so far! It's lovely to have a double bed and accessories all laid out. I think that's my elbow in the corner!

I seriously wanted these pin badges that were handed out at NY fashion week so just made my own! Jessica Stam was my favourites out of the lot but I was considering wearing the Lily Donaldson.

This is what I bought in the charity shops I discovered. I'm about to wash the velvet dress, and the Pierre Cardin shoes are for eBay. When I saw the dress I thought 'eee velvet' because it's one of those second hand fabric that can feel a bit gross, but in about five seconds it's appealed to me immensely and now I'm loving everything velvet!

Comments

[MHBass]

that necklace is beautiful, i'll defo be getting some christmas presents from the shop too! and your room looks nice - just posted a load of black and white photos of manchester actually, i love it :)

[Sara Louise]

Hi! I really love reading your blog, everything you wear is so pretty, and those necklaces are gorgeous! I just had to say if the dress is real velvet DO NOT WASH IT! I bought an amazing velvet dress with chiffon sleves for £1 from a charity shop, thought I'd bung it in the wash as it smelt so musty and now it's tiny! it had completely shrunk, I didn;t realise because it didn't have a label!I was so sad :( I found a similar looking one on ebay though phew! so if it is real, be very careful! Sara.x

www.dressupgetdown.blogspot.com
(it's pretty rubbish, but would be nice if you had a look :) )

[colouredmind]

Hi Selina I have been reading your blog for a while now and I love the vintage bag you have got. I am a fresher at UofManchester so was wondering if you could suggest some good vintage shops to visit. Thanks. Hannah X

[Sara Louise]

Yay the dress was saved!phewww.I'm going to pick my new one up from the post office tomorrow yay, and not make the same mistake! haha. Aw thankyou for your lovely comment, and looking forward to your outfit post of the velvet dress :) and i agree about adding docs to the dresses!(and I also think we should start a big velvet trend)haha.

[KD]

That necklace is super cool, and I love love love that H&M high-waisted skirt!

[Leah]

Some great finds there! I am about to tackle as many charity shops in the area as I can manage, with the aid of a daysaver & a small amount of money...

[susie_bubble]

Nice to see you're all settled in....with a good set of charity shop buys to boot!

[Rianne]

the jewelry is great, I just found a shop like that myself lately, its called eclectic eccentrity http://eclecticeccentricity.bigcartel.com/. you should check it out!

[Gabrielle]

I love This Charming Girl!
I ordered some things from them ages ago and have since forgotten the name of the company, and was just the other day wishing I could remember, so thank you, I can now browse again!

[shesdressingup]

The necklace is lovely, and the older people on that website have certainly inspired me too!

[Fashion Tidbits]

love those oxfords! and you have an amazing collection of headbands!

[cordelia]

That necklace is ridiculously gorgeous! Wear it all the time, i don't care, i love it in fact. Especially love the outfit with the exposed zip skirt! so classy and cute, and love the idea of of bows on the ankles!! xoxo

[Victoria]

weren't you cute ! =)

[hollyshambles.x]

i love the snake necklace (: and your room looks great - so cosy!

[DSD]

I will be bidding on those shoes as soon as you put them up!

[Dana]

You've got me contemplating velvet now... But mainly purple docs...I NEED purple docs now.
I love the necklace you got, seriously. SO MUCH.

[winnie]

Your room at uni is so cute and tidy..though come essay time and I'm sure it won't stay that way! Necklaces are really pretty, I might look for presents on there too! Great charity buys, those shoes look immaculate! xx

[Amelia]

I love the red dress with the sailor collar. That necklace and your thrift finds all look great.

[ray]

u've got such a great look

[The Clothes Horse]

That necklace is darling. The shop looks sweet.
I want a "Vote Ward" pin now!

[claudia]

Have a look at myvintagecharms.co.uk they sell very similar things exept alot cheaper and alot more of them, the pendants and charms don't come with chains but they sell chains and it quite nice to be able to make your own necklaces because you can add some really lovley things, plus the postage is cheap and it comes quickly.
X

[Teenfashionista]

As if the pink cameo wasn't sweet enough as it is, the little shiny bow makes it that much more adorable!

[sarah]

i absolutley love that necklace & the white tights! All the pictures look great! :) x

[Mary]

YOU are beautiful darling. All of your pictures make me swoon and that dress is epic. I love the pink twisty headband!

And honestly, I just splash it with water a lot. I find products make my hair reaaaaaally gross. sometimes I use my flat iron to straighten my frizz layer though, which sounds gangster but works really well!

[Becca]

That necklace is beautifully amazing - sigh. I want one!

And that red sailor dress - soooooo adorable. Great pictures!

[Ayesha]

That sailor dress is amazing! I wanted one so bad when I went for my trip to the states....but only found a sailor jumpsuit...which wasn't a bad second best, but seeing that picture makes me long for one again!

Also that camera pendant and the one you got a absolutely adorable! Your style is so great!

[Designer Shoes Lover]

The necklace is so cute (I guess 'coz it's pink) :P
You're shoes on the 3rd photo is also cute. I just wonder why you need to cut the bows off before you throw flats away? ;)

[Anna Pope]

All those necklaces are amazing, I just could not decide which one I love best. The bow one is especially pretty.

I am loving that high waisted skirt of yours more and more everytime I see it, it looks just amazing on you.

[Helen-LG]

Glad you're all settled in.. Your room looks nice!
I like your hair accessories set up, keep everything where you can see it and then you're more inclined to actually use it!

I love the little bows on the ankle too, looks so good, a cute but quirky little detail.. I might have to try it.

[carrie / wishwishwish]

wow, i love your charity shop finds, the shoes are great!
also, i still have a little obsession with the red dress you've got, i search for it on ebay several times a week, i think its time to give up though! haha
x

[ambika]

Love the cameo necklace! & you look awesome as always in that sailor dress.

[Penny]

love that handbag, and the necklace!! i love cameo's. my boyfriend bought me an antique amber one for my birthday a couple of years back.
i have been lusting after velvet recently too! maybe its going to be the next big thing!

[Gem Fatale]

You own so many fab clothes/shoes!
I might have to stop visiting your blog because it sends me into a jealous rage! :)

[Always In Style]

Love the cameo necklace - will have to check that site out. Very nice outfits too :)

[Hannah]

What's the name of your eBay shop.
Lovely clothes (As always!)

[jessi]

So... wow I love that adorable dress you're wearing.. and the skirt. Awesome pieces :)

[Letizia]

Hey! love the flats! and the jewelry is adorable... I really adore all your posts, i hope you're doing well, check our blog, we've just started and need a wee bit of support :) :) http.//sugargliding.blogspot.com

[Scheharazade]

I love your cameo ; it's so beautiful !^-^

bisous

[Karina H.]

Love the skirt..