WHAT I WORE: American Apparel basics

WHAT I WORE:

DUNGAREES > BEYOND RETRO

CROP TOP > AMERICAN APPAREL

SHOES > NEW LOOK

SUNGLASSES > URBAN OUTFITTERS

HAT > BEYOND RETRO

It's always good to have a few staple, basic tees to complement your wardrobe and one of my favourite places to go for these is American Apparel. Their basic range of jerseys and tees are great. They have very flattering cuts but I do find their prices can be a bit steep. 

So, here's a little secret I'm going to share with you all. But shhhhhh .  .  . you mustn't tell a soul!

Recently, I discovered an online shop that have started to stock American Apparel basics. Not only that but their prices are phenomenal. They're called buytshirtsonline.co.uk and also provide a printing service. So not only can you get cheap and good quality basics but also have a dabble in t-shirt printing too. Their delivery service was extremely quick and, once I had ordered, the top arrived promptly the very next day.

This crop top is £26 in the American Apparel stores but on buytshirtsonline.co.uk they're only £14.71 (incl p&p). That's saving you a whopping £11.29! That gets a big thumbs up from me! Plus, look at how many wonderful outfits I will get from just one top!

Happy shopping!

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WHAT I WORE: Blanket Scarf/Poncho

 WHAT I WORE 

PONCHO > THRIFTY FIND 

LEATHER LEGGINGS > H&M 

HAT > BEYOND RETRO

BOOTS > NEW LOOK

BELT > BEYOND RETRO

TOP > WHISTLES

I'm SO in love with the 'Blanket Trend' at the moment and it has been the perfect excuse to put on my green blanket poncho I found at a car-boot sale over the Summer. It was a bargain find, only costing me 50p!! 

The trend was first spotted on Burberry's A/W14 catwalk and high-street shops have fallen suit since and replicated their own variants, making it a very affordable trend for us fashionistas. This will definitely be a look I will be embracing more this A/W. It is perfectly boho and chic, and easy to style. The key is to layer and pair with a belt.

What do you think of the Blanket Trend? 

Big love,

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WHAT I WORE: Goodbye Summer, hello Autumn!

So, who's looking forward to embracing Autumn?

I have to say... I've been denying Summer is ending, but soon realised that I just need to come to terms with it, as it's happening if I like it or not ;) That said... have you seen what exciting fashion trends we have to look forward to this AW14? I'm in heaven! Say 'hello' to...

With ALL four of these trends you can incorporate vintage items quite easily and that is something I like to look for when I look at fashion trends. I've been embracing the 70s all summer so it will be nice to continue my bohemian look with the Almost Famous trend and maybe even add a bit of 70s disco to Empire Strikes Back ;)

WHAT I WORE  TOP > FROM SOUK IN MOROCCO,  FLARES > 18TH AMENDMENT,  BAG > THRIFT-OLA

Whilst out for a walk recently, Mr D, was in a snappy mood (the photography kind) and he created these beauiful shots!  I just LOVE how they turned out. To get the dreamy hazy effect, he used Hipstamatic, which I think works perfectly with the boho look I'm rocking. For those who don't know... Hipstamatic is a photography app you can download onto your smart phone, giving you analogue results. If your into lomography, this is a great app to check out!

Which trend will you be rocking this A/W14? 

Big love!

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WHAT I WORE: Birthday pastels

WHAT I WORE

BRETON TOP > H&M

CLUTCH > TOAST 

SOCKS > TOPSHOP 

SKIRT > BRAG VINTAGE

WOODEN NECKLACE > VINTAGE

WHITE CHUNKY SANDALS > NEW LOOK

SUNGLASSES > BEYOND RETRO

WHITE VINTAGE SLIP > BEYOND RETRO

Howdi peeps! 

Here's a little style post of my birthday outfit last week. As you can see I'm embracing the pastel trend with a little Hawaiian twist. A friend of mine (thank you Gabby!) lent me this gorgeous wooden necklace and I'm just in LOVE with it! It was the perfect accessory for our family dinner date at our favorite Mexican in Brighton, La Choza.

I've been wanting a pair of chunky white sandals for some time and unfortunately can't afford Vagabonds at the moment :( Fortunately for me though, New Look, have brought out their own range! So with birthday money in hand, I went and treated myself to a pair :) I think they will be getting a lot of wear this Summer as they go with EVERYTHING! So I'm sure you will be seeing them popping up in future outfit posts ;)

Big love,

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WHAT I WORE: Finding the perfect dress

I had a bit of a shopping haul at Beyond Retro last month. I bought a green maxi dress (which needed some work to it) and a 70s brown velvet jacket. As you can see from my pictures, the length of the dress was quite long and unflattering but there were little design features I just fell in love with when I saw it hanging on the rail.  Especially the über cute velvet peter pan collar! I just knew if it was shorter it would be perfect. So, with a little bit of DIY know how, I set about customising the dress.

It didn't take long to-do once I'd decided how long I wanted it. I carefully removed the excess and then re-hemmed the skirt using a sewing machine. It was done in under an hour and, voila, I had a dress I loved and adored. Don't you think it looks SUPER cute shorter? Plus it now goes perfectly with my new 70s jacket! LOVE IT! 

So, the moral of this post is; don't be too hasty if you find a garment that isn't perfect when your thrifting. With a little thought and skill you can make changes and customisations that will turn it into something you'll love forever. It's certainly a cheap and easy option to keep your wardrobe up to-date. If your not particularly brilliant with a sewing machine, getting alterations done for you are not too expensive these days. I highly recommend Alma's Alterations in Brighton. Only costs from £12-£20 (depends if there is a lining) to shorten a dress and she also offers a dressmaking service if you want something made from scratch.

Do you like to customise garments you've thrifted?

Big love,

P.S I got a curling wand for Christmas (thank you Mr D!) so I've been having fun making my hair curly. You can see the results in my 'after' photos. Best pressie ever! Tutorial coming soon :)

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What I Wore: Blustery walk on Dunstable Downs

I am wearing

H&M leather skirt // Re-worked Vintage tux shirt // Kate & Aud necklace 

Vintage faux fur coat // Vintage velvet turban // Necktie made by myself

Underground creepers // Matalan bird print scarf

We spent our Christmas in Mr D's hometown, Dunstable, a quiet market town in Bedforshire. It's been hit quite badly by the recession and there are closed down shops up and down the high street. You can almost imagine tumble weed rolling down the high street, like in an old Western, it's that quiet. Dunstable may have lost its trade but it still has one little gem. 

One sunny but blustery morning, after having several days of rain, Mr D Snr, Molly, myself and a four legged friend went for a walk over Dunstable Downs, part of the Chilterns which covers an area of 322 square miles stretching from Bedfordshire to Oxfordshire. Husband grew up playing in these hills and it was lovely to see Molly enjoying them too! The views are breathtaking up there and it was a perfect opportunity to take some photos of one of the new outfits I got for Christmas. I have wanted a new leather skirt for a while and was really excited to receive this pastel pink leather skirt from H&M. My scarf and necklace were also Christmas gifts and all went perfectly with a white tux shirt I had re-worked.  

I've a feeling this skirt will be making an appearance quite a lot in 2013. I was also given a pastel blue cat print shirt from River Island for Christmas which will go perfectly with this skirt (can be seen pictured in my last post). I haven't had a chance to wear it yet but as soon as I have an opportunity I will take photos. 

Ta ta!

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REVIEW: Monochrome love with Ahai

I love shopping online and recently I discovered Ahai. Ahai is an online shop and they specialise in Korean street-wear and accessories for women at really reasonable prices. I had my eye on some very cute vintage style dresses but decided to get this black and white jersey number as it was only $9.99 (approximately £6.20). Bargaino! Not only that, but they offer free shipping worldwide. Bonus! 

The dress arrived before I knew it and the quality was surprisingly good. I have bought several items from Asian shopping sites before and have been disappointed when they arrived. Even after wearing several times, the dress has kept its shape and the seams seem to be pretty strong. 

I decided to team the dress with some thick black tights and black & white accessories to embrace the monochrome look. I think it would also look very cute with a white shirt underneath. Can't wait to experiment with it some more :)

I am wearing Ahaishopping.com dress, Underground creepers, vintage scarf and New Look necklace and bag

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My Day in Photos: Sunday Walk with Friends & Family

There is nothing better than getting wrapped up, jumping into a car with friends and family and heading off into the countryside for a couple of hours. It does wonders to the soul and definitely blows out any cobwebs that may be lurking.

So, go for a walk. Take a camera. You never know what you'll find :)

Big love!

          AKA Hooting Miss Owl

P.S
I'm wearing a vintage mohair cape with my See by Chloe wellies. Tights were stenciled by myself.

Also, I did a little collaboration with Attack / Panic recently. I would love to hear your feedback. Have a listen to the track Mr D and I sing together below.....

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