Can the Leopard change its spots?

YES. Is the obvious answer to this question. Despite the smattering of leopard print along the catwalks, Dalmatian spots have taken the fashion world by storm- just check out Topshop.com if you need proof!

So as usual, I committed another financial faux pas and emptied my bank account all for the sake of a few new rags... So worth it!

We all know the excitement you feel when you come home from work to find the biggest package EVER just sitting on the table waiting for you. Still, knowing this didn't take away from the huge bubble of happiness that popped up when I saw the fruits of my online shopping endeavours!

Going to Leeds last weekend was the perfect excuse for displaying my new outfit, (the shopping up there is awesome, jam packed with thrift stores, high street and even Harvey Nicks!)

Checked blazer- Flo's place

Chelsea boots and Dalmatian jumper - Topshop

Velvet shorts and bag - urban outfitters

Mummy's lipstick - slyly stolen!

Velvet shorts are my new wardrobe essential, great value and they go with everything!

Most recent obsession: the Chelsea boots; sufficiently heeled, matt black leather and studded (at the back)

My new Dalmatian jumper is fashionable ... And warm! Two things that rarely go hand in hand! Had to keep the peter pan collar visible (vintage styles always somehow manage to creep their way into my outfits!)

I had to buy it after seeing Topshop Unique's cruella devil-Esque fall collection!

Leather skirt to die for! Love the 1930s midi hemlines and the luxurious silks; the height of sophistication.

New booties that are on the must have list for this season; looks like my wardrobe is going to mélange of monochrome!

Claira xo

Hitchin Fashion Week: Vive la Vintage

 

Hitchin... Normally a modest Market town, it has suddenly exploded with a modern, upcoming fashionable vibe that turns heads. After watching the fashion weeks hosted by fashion capitals, Hitchin was feeling inspired to showcase the latest autumn winter collections from its eclectic mix of vintage, designer and costume boutiques that are scattered around the town. 

Carrie, the gorgeous owner of my favourite vintage treasure trove; Flo's place, asked me to model for her catwalk show! 

My outfit was bang on trend with the fetishist glam that has subtly laced its way into the jewel toned array of clothes this season. I was rocking a lipstick red leather red dress with huge shoulder pads that was the perfect pencil silhouette for the new longer hemmed fashions easing into our (previously pelmet based mini skirted) wardrobes! Paired with a pair of black, gold studded leather boots from Racoon and Me Vintage, a Peacock feather pinned into my backcombed tresses (Carrie style from SATC) and 3 glasses of fizz (essential before strutting down a catwalk in front of the town) my outfit was complete .

As a quirky twist to the otherwise women’s wear collection, Carrie worked the bohemian outcast with the 'redcorn' jacket: pretty sure his hair was longer than most of the girls', and to the envy of us other models, he definitely scored the most wolf whistles!

Other outfits included 
leather and lace biker girl, androgynous tweed, the 1920's flapper and a heritage checked ensemble. 

Photos credited to Kevin at The Orange Bean, Sharon Cooper Photography and Lucid dream Photography.

All the models from Flo's Place:

Never one to shy away from roaring trends, the pony skin bag I was modelling has been added to my autumn winter wish list- I cannot get enough of these fierce animal prints!
Roberto ‘king of animal print’ Cavalli was certainly loving it:

Have a great week,
Claira xo