Cherry blossom grunge

Last weekend we had a BBQ in the sun and walked home through the park, under a canopy of cherry blossoms. It was very warm but I’m not quite convinced it’s summer yet so I opted, as usual, for a multi-layered, mostly black outfit.

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Images by Dimitris Mavros

OUTFIT:

Open tunic: Disturbia

Mesh tunic: Eustratia

Harness: Eustratia

Leggings: Y.A.S

Shoes: Nike

Bag: H! by Henry Holland 

Necklace: Richard Ayres

Sunglasses: H&M

 

 

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Wolf Child

On Saturday, I had the chance to enjoy a chilled walk by the reservoir with Ziva before heading into town for cocktails. Ziva loves the water, but we have to be careful not to let her go near the swans as they are scared of her and can get quite aggressive.

I wore my Wolf Child majestic wolf tee and realised the wolf illustration does look a bit like Ziva and features similar facial markings. I was kindly sent this tee by the brand and really enjoyed wearing it, it was really soft and comfortable and the print seems good quality. I love seeing independent brands with strong ethos producing quality items and am always looking for new ones to feature on here.

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Images by Janet Ratchford

Outfit:

Blazer: Karen Millen

T-shirt: Wolf Child

Skirt: Miss Selfridge (similar here)

Boots: Asos

Bag: Givenchy

Necklace: Infinity

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Dark layers for spring

Yesterday I went into town with my mum to choose a new fashion book for my collection.

I wanted something that actually had the potential to inspire me, as well as featuring beautiful imagery. We looked through a variety of book at both Magma and Waterstones and I ended up choosing the Alexander McQueen book that accompanied the V&A exhibition, edited by their senior curator, Claire Wilcox.

On the way back to the car, we spotted a nice, white corredor, ideal for taking outfit pictures in.

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Images by Janet Ratchford

OUTFIT:

Jacket: Christopher Kane for TOPSHOP (no longer available)

Cardigan: H&M (similar)

Shirt-dress H&M (sold out)

Biker leggings H&M

Boots: ASOS

Bag: Givenchy pumpkin bag

Sunglasses H&M

Necklace: B3

The book I chose

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In the garden

Spring has finally arrived and last weekend, I was actually caught out wearing much warmer clothes than was necessary. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come and I can start bringing out some of my summer pieces that have been locked away in the wardrobe all year. dark fashion blogger with wolf doggarden 2

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Leather jacket: Muubba

Fur pom pom hat: received as a gift but found similar in real and faux fur.

Black oversized batwing jumper, Asos

damask jeans: Ebay

chainmail jewellery: Richard Ayres

Boots: Office

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