She's A Lady

I'm 100% sure it was only yesterday I was celebrating my 18th birthday *cue memories of my bestie and I smuggling a large bottle of Lambrini into a club, at some point during the night getting 'accidentally' punched in the head, getting tear-gassed out of the club, then stumbling around Canning Town in the freezing cold looking for a cab* sooo apparently there's been a 5 year lapse since that happened, because according to my birth certificate I'm turning 23 next month --KILL ME NOW KILL ME NOW KILL ME NOW I'M NOT READY--
Being that I'm getting older I figure it's time to sneak a few tailored pieces into the go-to section of my wardrobe for a more 'mature' vibe. Ya'know get a little more sophisticated with my style.. as sophisticated as one can be with her belly hanging out I guess.

sn: After making the skirt (and a top to go with ..very Joan from Mad Men-esque) I'm now addicted to heavyweight silk, until it stops being so extortionately expensive I'm planning on enslaving a few silk worms and harvesting my own.. I'm totally serious.

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Turban Swag On

Hey everyone who missed me..? [silence] who wishes I would go back into the dark hole I just crawled out of..? [cheers] so I've been really busy chasing my dreams, having pain killer induced fits (true story, it's not the first time, and I didn't die so yay!)
Anywaydoh sunday afternoon I decided my roots needed a lift, fast-forward 40mins and there's me standing outside my bathroom door nearly in tears because my scalp is on fire and my little sister's taking a bath. I've spent this week trying to find a feasible five minute face that's dramatic enough to distract people from my disgusting hair but light enough so as not to melt when the sun comes out.. I'm still working on it, but I've managed to not wear foundation all week ::rejoice rejoice and again I say rejoice because foundation is the bane of my existence:: just some concealer, a little eye make-up, lippy and I'm out the door.. although I should really take the time out to thank this black scarf (formerly a black dress o_o) for being my turban of choice this week!

Also made the skirt a few weeks ago for £5 so if you have a sewing machine please go to a fabric shop, get some chiffon, some waist elastic and make your own chiffon skirt. Save your money for donuts and krushems instead of buying one of these for like £50..

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Simple Things

I'm a little bit obsessed with peach silk at the moment, I'm usually not the biggest fan of silk because it's such a nuisance, but I walked into the fabric shop the other day and fell in love with the peachy silk I ended up using for the skirt below, I'm planning on getting some more for an outfit for my bestie's wedding in July!! Anyone been up to anything fun recently? I've been spending most of my time trying to finish reading Lolita and A Farewell To Arms before I start reading Anna Karenina..

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