Street Style| LFW September 2016

I know, I know London Fashion Week was ages again, but as everyone and their cat was blogging about it. I thought I would leave it a little while, before sharing my street style snaps this season. I was going to do the whole week, apply for shows and run myself ragged as last season I had the viral plague and didn't even manage a day. But than I thought about the last time I was rushing around, and as amazing as it was to see designers and their insane collections. I just couldn't face the exhaustion, that goes hand in hand with the week. Instead I didn't apply for anything and decided that rather than working, I would go for one day and enjoy it. 

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LFW: Day Three | Swinging Back To The 60s

My finally outfit from London Fashion Week, was a little more flirty. As I had been listening to Nancy Sinatra, while reading books on life in the 60s and 70s. It was only natural to dig out my best vintage, for my last day at London fashion week. All you need is a fitted Aline skirt and your half way there for this look, this beauty from Primark has a cool zip front so I didn't even think about if I 'needed' it or not. I had no time to do a beehive, but ended up getting my hair sorted before a show. So it really completed the look, as hair was a massive part of life back than as people didn't have much money, along with twiggy eye makeup  think spider lashes. 

Photos by: Clare from Rainbows and Fairydust

Glittery crocheted top: Vintage -Made by my nan

Skirt: Primark (currently in store)

Bag and Sunglasses: Old Primark

Glitter shirt worn underneath: Vintage

Shoes: D.I.Y Next*

As I don't like to play it safe, I mixed it up with my glitter glam rock crocheted flared top. Because my love of the 70s always creeps in, and I've wanted to wear it for years now and there just never seemed like a good time. Of course I had to do a 'I'm just crossing the road' shot. I think this is the last time I'll have bare legs this year, as the weather has gone from mild to freezing in London. Still I had a great time and look forward to sharing new collections for SS16 with you. 

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London Fashion Week: Boohoo Workshop

I finally have Internet again, so sorry for the lack of posts. If you read my last post, you would have seen that I attended Boohoo's workshops at LFW. I think even when you think you know everything there is too know, it's good to see other points of view and also maybe learn something new. I'm so glad I attended, as it was great to hear talks on vlogging, something I'm not that familiar with the blogging babe Sophie Hannah Richards who I've know a while now.  She spoke about the best time to post videos, using tags correctly to make it easier for people to find you and your videos. I think we all felt that maybe it wasn't as scary as we had once thought - Blogging and vlogging are very different, but once you find your feet in both you get use to the process.   

How cute are those dungaree flares, I don't think a pair of dungarees has ever put a smile on my face before. But I need them badly, I think I'm going to put them on my Christmas list. So you better read this Santa. I thought i would share some snaps of the new collection, as it's really strong this season. As always I think it's better to add a couple of strong pieces into your wardrobe than try to overhaul the whole thing. 

Also lucky for you lot, Boohoo are running a competition to win £150 worth of vouchers which could help with your A/W threads. This is for anyone, boy, girl, magical unicorn, pizza rat. So if you have some clothing, put it on your body. Style it out, get hash tagging  and snap like you never have before. If your unsure of anything head over to their site to read the T&C's. 

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LFW: Day 2 Outfit | Flower Power

This season I was pretty much all over the shop, I had planned nothing and only had a very basic plan. No shows and no outfits, which are probably the two most important things of LFW. So I decided the day before to make a bag and skirt from fabrics I had at home, and I'm so pleased with how they turned out. As this year it was being held in Soho, I wanted to wear something that reflected the soho scene. So of course I needed some rainbow in there, and added in a dash of fun with my Absolutely Fabulous quote. I went for a 60s feel, as the 60s was possible thee sassy decade yet.

Photos By: Stacey from Style Speaks louder Than Words 

Top: Old

Necklace: Sugar and Vice*

Skirt: Made by me

Bag: Made by me

Shoes and socks: Ebay

Wooden Watch: Jord*

Thankfully Boohoo had workshops for the weekend, so I had this fab flower wall to snap some photos. Plus  we learned all about vlogging and got to see some amazing catwalk inspired looks from their current A/W collection  As I'm sure you have probably read by now, that Brewer Street Soho is worlds apart from Somerset house - Goodbye glamour and personal space. To get any street style photos you have to dodge cars, while being careful not to elbow someone else in the face. Getting to shows or presentations is a battle, of getting pass tourist who literally slap you with their smartphones trying to get a photo of your outfit. 

Thankfully I and the other bloggers were invite to some presentations, so we could escape the outside madness and enjoy drooling at all the amazing new collections - Which I'll be sharing soon. I think seeing new collection made it, plus spending time with everyone we powered on together.  I think we all felt it this season, and it's a shame as there was such amazing street style too which is a massive part of LFW now and it seemed to get lost amongst street life. 

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Only Child London - Jewellery From Another World

To say I'm a jewellery obsessed girl is a gross understatement, my poor jewellery hooks are almost pooping out the wall with the weight of my beloved collection. So naturally when I had a chance to view Only child's collection at London Fashion Week, I jumped with joy at seeing what their Spring Summer collection would be showcasing. This was actual their second season at London Fashion week, and they are going from strength to strength. 

I was not disappointed, If mermaids were real - Sorry they are totally real, I'm sorry I said that. Than you know instead of brushing their hair, they would be adoring themselves in this collection. Holographic layered jewels caught my eye everywhere I look, from chunky chokers that remain me of Madonna in  her Marilyn Material girl stage. Than there are weave bracelets, jewelled head chains, it was all so beautiful and I had to resist wanting to try everything on. 

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Ladylike Perfection - Lulu Liu AW15 Show

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London Fashion Week - Day 4 What I Wore

Photos Taken By- Laura at A Forte For Fashion

Shirt: ASOS/ Skirt & Headscarf: Vintage 

Coat & Bag: Primark/ Faux Fur Scarf: Select fashion

Shoes: New Look/ bracelet: Only Child*

This was not the outfit I had planned on wearing. I did have something else all ready to go,  but one of my little darlings decided to be helpful bless him and handed me my top with yoghurt hands. I couldn't be mad, not with 'mummy your top for London fashion week'. So I had to think on my feet and throw something together, as I had the school run and than head to Somerset House. Thankfully most of my wardrobe was tidy, so I could grab bits and bobs without having a human size pile of clothing and crying on the floor that I had nothing to wear. It ended up working out I think, I felt comfortable and  than my main focus became doing the school run and going to enjoy my last day of fashion shows. It was really windy on the cobbles, and it was really quite so I only managed to get a couple of street style photos of other people. 

I seem to be drawn to the midi at the moment, and teamed this vintage skirt with a shirt to try and keep it looking a little grown up. These New Look leopard heels are just everything, they give me a little height without leaving me crying in pain. Of course I'm a child at heart, so this Primark pop clutch was great for adding that bit of 'I'm not actual a real grown up, I just pretend to be' look. This coat has been glued to me all winter, and here's my tip from spying what was hot at London Fashion Week (coat wise) ditch the yellow as Orange is going to be the next 'it' colour. So now I'm on the hunt for one slimier to this style in a brunt orange tone. You can thank me later ha ha. 

I went to see Lulu Liu show which was amazing, I'll be posting all about it. Sadly I could not make the other two I had as I had to go back to collect my son from school. Overall I've had a pretty chilled out fashion week, I'm sad I missed a heap of stuff due to my last minute planning. There's always next season, and trust me it will come all too quickly.  

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London Fashion Week- Day 2 What I Wore

- Photos taken by Lois at Bunnipunch 

Vintage Floral Dress: Beyond Retro / Floppy Hat: F&F Clothing*/ Biker jacket & Necklace: (Old) Primark 

Star dress:  From a swap shop/ Faux Fur collar: River Island/ Hair Extensions: Hothair* 

Flares: New look/ Glitter sandals & Faux Fur bag: New Look* via ASOS

So you may have noticed that I've gone back to the dark side, my hair was in need of a break from bleaching so I've ditched the colour for a while. Saying that I can still inject a little with my Hothair extensions, they feel and look amazing so I get my fix of colour without destroying my hair any further. So yes I missed Day 3 as I woke up with a massive migraine, but I've decided to get my two days I'm attending today. 

I was so excited about my outfits this season, my theme if you can really call it that is 'glam rock'. I had help from the lovely peeps at Beyond Retro, who pulled this amazing 70s dress for me. I just knew that I could down play it, with some flares and a biker jacket. The print reminds me, of something Biba or Thea Porter would have produced. I just love the movement of it, I think when your at fashion week it's important to wear something that can be captured on the go. I love seeing street style photographers, who capture the unposed people around the week. Their clothing always moves well, and make you rethink about a garment you may have just seen on a hanger. 

I grabbed out my big floppy hat and my hot pink collar, as I thought they finished it off nicely and would provide me with much needed warmth. If you read my post from the other day, you will know that the toughest thing this season has been dealing with the cold. I know that stars have been a massive theme, so grabbed out this dress I got from a swap shop and layered it underneath. I wore my glitter New Look sandals, and my fave faux fur clutch and just a dash of glitter on my eyes. I had a really great day, and was pleased to see that the 70s were in is in full swing both on the cobbles and catwalks.  So go grab some flares because they are here to stay. 

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London Fashion Week - Keeping Up On The Cobbles

No one eats at fashion week right ...err wrong. 

Believe it or not you do have to eat at London fashion week, there's a myth that no one does and everyone struts around living only on air. I can tell you now, you won't get through the day. One season I was so busy that I barely ate anything, it was awful my energy levels dropped my photos were blurred and I ended up going home early with a headache and missing three shows. Not chic darling. So rather than just show you what I've been up to on Day 2 of London Fashion Week, I've teamed up with popchips to let you in on what a blogger really eats .. Well not every blogger, but sane ones who wants to last the week. 


9.00am - I'm up and half asleep, I need to make sure I have everything I need for the day. Memory card in my camera, phone at one hundred percent, show invites and a couple of snacks a breakfast bar, apple and two bags of popchips as I know it will be a while before getting lunch. After my first cup of tea I decided that I may as well eat my breakfast bar now, as I don't want to be munching when there are a heap of cameras around. 

11.00am- I'm almost at the cobbles and drink my water and eat my apple, once I'm done I see that it's cold and quiet. Usually the place is a buzzing, but I'm guessing that everyone must be at shows and take advantage by going to stock my bag to keep me going. I nip to the shop, that's just around the corner and get a bottle of cola - I need some sugar, some comfort it's so cold and I need the energy. 

Fashion Scout - Some of the amazing new designers show casing work.

Me trying to get a signal to check my twitter without much luck.

Shireeka - from Only Child.  

1.00pm- I've been snapping away and now can't feel my fingers. I get some really great shots of people, and stop every now and than as someone takes my photo. It's like that at fashion week, a circle of people taking pictures of people taking pictures. I take a quick break to look around for people I know, I have a quick caught up before everyone has to dash to go to shows, get street style photos and go for food. I finally get to met some people I follow on different social media accounts, one being Shireeka who is the studio manager of Only Child Jewellery. 

We chatted about fashion, designers she has her own label too and than decided it was time for lunch. I quickly wrote down what I'd had so far in my snack dairy, and than remembered I had popchips in my bag and start nibbling. I check my twitter and manage to get some signal, I update @Fbloggersuk and quickly check the photos I've snapped on my phone to tag designers and show bits and pieces of collections and designers sowing. 

Bunnipunch Lois being street style snapped.

Only Child jewellery

Cat Brothers new collection 

Ashely Williams display.

2.00pm- Me and Shireeka headed to a burger bar, and were so happy to be sitting down for a while. We bumped into Stephanie - StephiLareine and her boyfriend, who were sitting on a table near ours and all move to a bigger one so we can enjoy lunch together  They had been to the NME awards and I wanted to hear all the gossip on what went on, as predicted Javis cocker is a legend and it was generally fabulous.

We all shred a little tear of joy, at how amazing our burgers had been (and cheesy chips) and it was time to head to Fashion Scout. We spend a few hours at Fashion Scout as there is just too much to see. Some of my fave designers are there Typical Freaks and Clio Peppiatt, so I chat with them about inspiration behind the current collections. Once I can finally bring myself to leave, we get handed some frozen yoghurt on the way out it's yummy but cold and I've had enough of cold for one day. But I'm more than happy with the coconut water which gives me the boost I really need to go back out in the cold. 

5.00pm -6.30pm- The day is almost over, and so I decided to head back to the exhibitions at Somerset house to get more photos and talk with designers. I still have another bag of popchips but leave them till I'm on the way home. I try again to check my email and twitter with no luck and have a show to go to. I starting heading to the show, but I'm pretty cold still and tried from today and decided I really should go home and recharge. I had a great day, but will be back so need my beauty sleep. Eyebags are not very chic. 

I'm currently at Fashion week today, so head over to my twitter and Instagram @law1sfab to see what I'm up to.

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