Better late then never...(Christmas Presents!)

I'm finally back in Manchester after a 24 hour journey back, so I thought i'd take some time to catch up on all the exciting things I hadn't had internet to mention, starting with Christmas! We celebrated in Bangkok with a lovely (if slightly unconventional) chinese meal. I usually spend ages picking out perfect presents so I was really excited and touched to receive the same!

The t-shirt (Every Perfect) and Chanel tribute sweatshirt (Bling Bling) were chosen by father on a recent trip to NYC.  The mid-length heels (ASH) are the perfect balance (literally) between fashion and comfort; obviously chosen by mother! Most coveted is the Alexander Wang diego bucket bag- which I have been literally obsessing over since i first saw it on Opening Ceremony.

Little bro got me this gorgeous Marc by Marc Jacobs laptop case which is perrffecct! Finally, possibly  my favourite was the sneaky gift that the Editor snuck to my brother, to give to me on Christmas day. The ring is an antique turqouise, which explains the cracks but I love that the piece has a story behind it. 

Ombré

It began with Drew. At a first glance, it appeared as though she simply needed her roots doing, at a second I realised that the colour change was occurring slightly further down her mane; specifically the ends. The idea is that your hair is lighter at the ends then at the roots and changes in a gradual hue; kind of like applying a gradient map to your hair. I’m becoming more and more tempted to try this on my hair; although maybe I’ll wait till the snow melts as it’s quite a summery look. All my favourites are at it; Alexa Chung, Rachel Bilson and notably Leighton Meester- another Girl-Crush of mine.

Ombré hair was just one of the looks in the December beauty shoot that she did for Marie Claire. She looked beautiful and made rock-chic look elegant by balancing out a glitter mouth with a naked eye. 

Mr Margiela

Having studied Maison Martin Margiela as my conceptual designer of choice this semester, I felt adequately equipped to write an article about the brand for the January Issue of Mens Fashion Magazine. Read it here, and watch this space for more Margiela related goodness.

Girl-Crush: Drew Barrymore

Ever since she walked onto the Alan Carr show wearing that Margiela inspired cape and black wedge shoes; ive been girl-crushing on Drew Barrymore. Shes been around a lot lately promoting her new film, Going the Distance so ive had plenty to drool over; I just love how she manages to look thrown together yet polished at the same time- truly an art form! Here are some of the outfits I love.

Letters from Chanel

The excitement of receiving a parcel is never lost on me; so imagine how excited I was when, on return from Leeds for Christmas break, there was one waiting for me. My parcel came tied in the perfect black and white ribbon of Chanel, all the way from New York. Enclosed was a beautiful card decorated with an illustration by Karl himself and edition of Chanel: her style and her life. I can’t wait to add it to my groaning bookshelf!