Been a long time.

I haven't posted on here for a while.

Basically I haven't found the time, the commitment or the inspiration to provide anything to this blog if I'm being totally honest. It started off as an idea with the intention of showing off my fashion choices and because I was bored of Tumblr but then I kinda just forgot about it. I'm slowly getting back in touch with my Tumblr, but even that still fucks me off.

Basically the the situation is that I'm slowly starting up a relationship with someone, and I've put my heart and commitment into that for the past few months to make sure it actually is going somewhere. It is and I'm happy. I'm not discarding this completely [not that I have many followers to care] but for now, this is gonna be pushed aside for a while.

Peace.

The Look: Goth Grunge.

Thought I'd throw a mix of my favourite styles together in this look. As you can see I have the crucifix ear stud, wedding band earring (which are on both sides and have a skullXbones imprinted on them) and vampire bat necklace as my accessories to add that 'gothic' effect. All silver, of course. I also have my new denim shirt which I've been using as my summer jacket for that grungey effect. Found it in a charity shop (which was proper a pimped out like a thrift store) in my town and it was so so cheap it's unreal!

Necklace: £1.00 from Topman

Ear Rings: £1.00 from Topman

Stud(s): £1.00 from Topman

Denim Shirt: £2.50 from a local charity store.

Inspiration: Vampire Chic

Issue #3: Cord Levi Jacket/Blondie Gig

Price: £0.00.

From: Ex Boyfriend's Dad.

Label: Levi

Anyone who knows me well enough will know that, most of the time, I practically live in this grey vintage Levi's jacket. I wear it atleast 4/5 times a week and it's probably, since last year, my 'trademark' item if you will.

The story behind this jacket is that it was my ex boyfriend's dad's in the 70s and he outgrew it so he gave it to me. At first it did not fit at all so I never wore it. Then as I lost weight it fit me perfectly and I couldn't get enough of it!

I mostly wear it with my most casual of clothing. A pair of slim/skinny fit jeans, a pair of light boots/slip ons and a regular T-shirt. It's the most easy thing to wear whilst still managing to look very cool and stylish.

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On Monday I went to go and see Blondie at the 02 Academy in Liverpool and it was awesome! Debbie looked and sounded amazing! (as you can see above). They even did a cover of The Beastie Boys 'You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Party' which was my favourite part.

However my least favourite part had to be standing around in the rain for an HOUR. I was soaked throughout the entire gig. But it was totally worth it.

I also did a little bit of shopping (of course) whilst I was in Liverpool and got myself a new denim shirt (which I've been using as a light jacket), 2 sets of new ear-rings and a really cute necklace with a bat on it.

And getting those new ear rings did this to me. As you can see I pierced my helix...myself. I also pierced my other lobe which has the same band ring in it. I don't know what possessed me, but I've wanted to do it for a while so I did. Ah well, I love it! =D.

Maybe I'll get some more done soon...hmmmmm...

Issue #2: Charity Shop Haul

Okay so I promised myself I wouldn't buy anything else this week because I'm saving up to go to Oxford in September. However, I couldn't resist and bought myself (with my trusty discount) a shirt for the Blondie gig on Monday (woo!), a pair of jeans and a new bag. Although they're not particularly exciting or groundbreaking items, I had to have them.

JEANS

Price: £1.00

From: Extra Care (Where I work)

Label: Burton

Although these jeans are relatively simple I like the little fray bits on the knees. I might customise them and grunge them up a little.

BAG

Price: £1.00

From: Extra Care (Where I work)

Label: Accessorize (Men's)

I needed a smaller bag. Although I do have a passion for bottom-less bags, I'm getting pretty sick of carrying them around when I barely put anything in them these days. I fell in love with this bag though. Pretty simple but pretty pretty!

SHIRT

Price: £1.00

From: Extra Care (Where I work)

Label: F&F [Tesco]

What can I say? I wanted a simple striped shirt for the gig so I got one =].

So lastly, here's me wearing my new shirt. Pimped out with a fluorescent pink tie, of course...even though I hate pink. Please ignore the pot belly.

Inspiration: 80s

Issue #1: Faded Blue Blazer.

Price: £4.99

From: Oxfam

Label: New Man

I purchased this from Oxfam in Chester last week. It instantly caught my eye because of it's faded vintage appearance. Oxfam labeled it as being size 'L' although when I tried it on it was pretty over-sized which was great! I love over-sized blazers as it has a very 80s appeal to it, just look at Duckie's style from Pretty in Pink for example. But yeah, it has no labels indicating it's size just that it's by a clothing line called New Man. I don't know how old the item is but it looks pretty 'worn'. If that's the labels intended look or the previous owners doing, I don't know, but either way it looks great!

I researched New Man but didn't find out much about them. Just that they're a French based clothing company. Their website has a very 'designer' feel to it. Check it out for yourselves at http://corpo.newman.fr/en/

I haven't really wore it yet so I haven't 'tested' what looks good with it really. But I imagine it would look great with some light chinos or black skinny jeans and a faded vintage T-shirt. In terms of shoes I would probably wear it with slip ons or military/lesbian boots. I'll have to give it a try. And for that OTT John Hughes 80s teen look for all your angsty needs, add some cheap white rimmed sunnies [as pictured above].

In a bizzle, guys! x