The Men's Shirt

 

 

 

 

Top // Brandy Melville
Jeans // Topshop
Shirt // Levi's Vintage
Boots // Doc Martens
Scarf // Accessorize (no longer available)

If you know me then I think it's common knowledge that I like my shirts. I have too many that I can wear and yet I still keep adding to my collection? In all fairness I have been on the hunt for an oversized denim shirt for what seems like forever now. I have been scouring all the vintage shops and yet still failed to find that perfect shirt. Being a lover of denim can be tricky because I end up being the most fussy when finding the wash I want. It's always, that's too light, too distressed, too dark etc etc. I just wanted a basic every day wash, was that too much to ask for?

I found my perfect denim in Camden Market in one of the many vintage stores. It's a men's medium Levi's shirt that I snapped up for a bargain of just £15. If you're looking for authentic denim then vintage stores are the way forward. Because the weather is getting a little chilly here I layered my denim shirt with a khaki jumper I picked up from Brandy Melville. I of course then threw on a trusty pair of black jeans and my Doc Martens that are looking a little worse for wear. For the ultimate cosy feeling for this outfit I added a huge patterned scarf that further adds to the vintage vibe the outfit gives.

The London Itinerary

Whilst you are currently reading this post I will most probably be in the big city. I love venturing down to London and often manage to pay it a visit once a year. This time around I am going for my 16th birthday with my friends. We are staying in Chelsea and doing all that typical London things.

Now because I have been to London a fair few times over the years, I have done most of the typical tourist things, so we usually like to wonder around, shop and visit the odd museum.

Saturday
The day for shopping. I intend to spend my birthday money along the streets of London and pick up a few new things to add to my wardrobe we will be venturing down the bussling Oxford and Regent street, to purchase a few goodies. We will also be going to Carnaby Street, which has more independent stores and believe it or not I have actually never been there before so that is a new experience. Covent Garden is another beautiful place in London to visit, it is one of those tourist centred places however is well worth the visit. It has a huge array of independent shops varying from high end to high street as well as having endless food options. We will be dining in Jamie's Italian for our tea, I would 100% recommend Jamie's if you are a fan of pasta because I can assure you it is amazing. This next adventure is more targeted toward to the Harry Potter fans our of my readers because we will also be going to Kings Cross station, any guesses why? To visit Platform 9 3/4 of course! Rest assured I will also be picking up my fair share of Harry Potter themed nick naks from the shop.

Sunday
After the previous hectic Saturday our Sunday will be taking a more lay back approach. We are going for breakfast in Colbert's which is a beautiful little restaurant that has the best granola. After probably going on a little walk we will also be going to Camden Market which is 'the' vintage area in London which again I have never bee too, so I am excited to browse through al the independent vintage store to find some unique pieces. The next and final place we will be going lets out the inner child in me out to play, we are going to the British Museum and not going to lie it is mainly for the factor that Night in the Museum was filmed there but I do love a good museum. I don't care how old that makes me sound.

Well that is it for the London Itinerary. My time in the city is pretty much over for another time. I hope this post has inspired you for a trip you may be taking to London or you have enjoyed a little nosey into my weekend!

16th Birthday Makeup | Makeup Monthly

Products Used
Stila 'In the Garden' Palette in 'Sage' and 'Bark'
Bourjois CC Cream 'Ivory'
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer '15'
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder
Mac 'Velvet Teddy'
Rimmel Exagerrate Liquid Liner
Benefit Roller Lash
Natural Collection Duo 'Mocha/Latte'
Rimmel Sun Shimmer 'Bronze Matte

Well this is a very exciting makeup monthly, it's my birthday month! For those who don't know I turned 16 this past weekend so how could I not show you the birthday makeup that I wore? In this look I used my new Stila 'In the Garden' palette to create an autumnal look. I chose to go with a subtle khaki eye look. I used 'Sage' al over the lid using a blending brush to give a less polishes look, and then I blended 'Bark' into my crease to add definition and darken up the look. I filled in my brows using an eye shadow brush and the natural collection duo in Mocha. Then applied very thin line of liquid liner and a generous coat of mascara of course. I stuck to my roots, by using my go to face products, the Bourjois CC Cream, the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer and my Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. I topped the look off with a little bronzer to hold on to the summer feel in the air and swiped on Mac's 'Velvet Teddy' as a neutral lip colour that pairs perfectly with the pop of colour on the eyes.

5 Things | Mixtape

Living in the digital world it seems that no one purchases a CD anymore and I couldn't be more horrified. I sometimes feel like the only person who gets out a CD, sticks it into a CD player and dance around like a crazy person. Please reassure me? I would say I have quite a healthy CD collection and often find myself wandering into a HMV store to further add to that collection. I am always on the look out for new music to listen to, so if you have any suggestions? As a CD lover I thought I would share five of my favourite albums.

Twin Atlantic - Great Divide
The Kooks - Inside in Inside out
Tove Lo - Queen of the Clouds
London Grammar - If You Wait
Imagine Dragons - Smoke and Mirrors

I don't know how I would explain to you my music taste but here goes, it's indie rock come alternative with a little pop? I like some songs in the charts but I prefer finding alternative music. Twin Atlantic, Imagine Dragons and The Kooks are three of my all time favourite brands and their music is the kind that makes you want to danc.e So if you like my badly described music taste then you should give these albums a listen.