Cameras & Cobbles

April 25th, 2013

Remind me, again…

I suppose it’s time to phase out these dark outfits, but I can’t help but grab a jumper every morning, despite seeing the blue skies outside. I’m usually the first to get my legs out as soon as the sun shows up, but this year I’ve been a bit reluctant. I opted for a pair of skin-toned tights a few days ago, and couldn’t stop peering down at the sad shade of grey that my legs seem to have turned. The countdown to my trip to the US is now at 14 days, and I can’t wait for the Vegas sunshine to remind me how to dress for summer. I surprise myself every season when the weather changes and I realise I don’t have a clue what I’m doing…

You’ll forgive me for my furry jumper when I tell you that these pictures were taken on a stroll through town when I was home over Easter. Miguel wanted to head out and take pictures with his Yashica, so I stole it as a prop, naturally (it’s a blogger thing). We took these pictures near the church – the very place my grandparents were married, my parents were married and where almost every other family occasion has taken place. It was ever-so-peaceful until a colourful character turned up, calling Miguel David Bailey and asking him endless questions about his pretty camera. Ahh, Shepton Mallet, you never change! x

Jumper - YesStyle | Trousers - Primark | Shoes - YesStyle | Bag - Moschino Cheap & Chic
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24h

April 21st, 2013

24 Hours with ‘Mon 24h Darel’

Not another ‘What’s in my bag’ post, I hear you cry! Not quite…! To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their iconic 24h bag, Gerard Darel tasked 10 bloggers with shooting a bag from each of their successful years, inspired it’s ethos.

My pretty new companion is a limited edition reproduction of their 2003 classic, so I first thought of shooting something in the style of 2003 – but I’m not sure anybody needs reminding of how they dressed as a 13 year old. Baggy jeans, band t-shirt and endless button badges don’t really do it for me anymore! So, instead I thought I’d share 24 hours (almost!) with my 24h bag! Without further ado…

Morning

Since starting work full time, Saturdays have become the best thing ever. This Saturday morning was spent like many others -  a lie in before grabbing a bowl of porridge and watching TV with Miguel (this week’s morning entertainment was a whole 3 episodes of The Office…oops). Sound familiar?

Then I popped on a pair of jeans and a top, got ready and grabbed everything I could possibly need for the day to put in my 24h bag. The perfect sized bag for a day of adventures!

Afternoon

Next stop was the local farmers market with Miguel. We had a budget of £20 and came out with a bunch of flowers, pasta, a homemade sausage roll, a beautiful cake to share and some apple juice. Lunch was served! I carried home my blooms in my 24h bag and we enjoyed their company as we munched on our cake.

I didn’t realise it at the time, but my outfit was far more 2003 than I had planned – I spent my early teenage years in flared and bootcut jeans. Even my school trousers had to be tight at the top and massive at the bottom, adequately covering my scuffed shoes. My MiH Marrakesh jeans are the perfect grown-up substitute, don’t you think?

Evening

We spent the evening doing our favourite Saturday night activity – catching a film at the cinema! We hopped on a bus into town and stopped for a bite to eat before doing a little sale shopping (I picked up these beauts!). Then it was off to Leicester Square, avoiding the sea of tourists by using the quiet routes. My 24h had one last task for the day – sneaking in the bag of popcorn we bought beforehand! Oops ; )

Win!

Anybody else have 24h Darel story? You can be in with the chance of winning a brand new bag by simply posting a snap of your bag on Instagram, tagged with #MON24HDAREL – see other entries on the Gerard Darel Facebook page. Good luck! x

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I Promise...

April 10th, 2013

Never to Eat Junk Food Again…

Pah! That’s a lie if ever I told one. Anybody that knows me is more than aware of my obsession for all things junk food – as if it wasn’t evident enough in my 5-minute burger recipe post! So when I saw this silly slogan sweater dress thing on my fave Asian clothing store, YesStyle, I knew it had to be mine. I remember a time when not just one portion of chips and cheese (my absolute favourite ‘dish’) from the local kebab shop would do, I HAD to have two. Needless to say, my greed has caught up with me, and I’ve put on more weight than I’d have liked to over the past year. So, perhaps I should take a little advice from my sweater and cut down the junk food…

The funny thing about this sweater is that the size allows me to eat all the junk food I want without  a care in the world – like I always say, clothes with room for food are the best clothes. But like I mentioned in my Invisalign post, I decided that 2013 was going to be about self-improvement, and making healthier choices definitely falls into that category. I’ve joined the gym, and now it’s time to get serious about my diet too. Perhaps 3 cheeseburgers a week is perhaps a little too many…? ; ) x

Hat - Accessorize | Coat - The Kooples | Sweater - YesStyle
Shirt - Zara | Shoes - ASOS | Bag - Moschino Cheap & Chic
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