tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51111958021323540762023-11-16T05:23:22.454-08:00Tainted CupidityFashion Private EyeVerity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-65419573977085152472010-09-06T14:47:00.000-07:002010-09-06T14:56:43.462-07:00Vogue's Fashion Night Out!This Wednesday is Vogue's Fashion Night Out across multiple city. I will obviously be attending the London event. It is a great experience to do some late night shopping, drink free champers, eat macroons, listening to the East London Cool DJ sets and freebies. I am already piling a list of shops to hit especially ones with weird and wonderful events on. My eye is on the following:<br /><space/><br />Chanel - Free manicure<space/><br />COS - Macroons and Champers darlin'<space/><br />Christian Louboutin - Mad Hatter's Tea Party with Photography<space/><br />Coast - Cupcakes and Champers again Darlin'<space/><br />GAP - Photobooth wearing head to toe in denim. I sense a 80s double denim look going on. <space/><br />Marc Jacobs - Free Marc Jacobs BANG t-shirt to the first 200 visitors.<space/><br />River Island - Cocktail bar and photobooth action <space/><br />Aquascutum - Oysters<space/><br />Topshop - photobooth with chance to win gift vouchers <space/><br /><space/><br />The list is endless but they are some of the nights out I decided to hit on. More details can be found below at <a href="http://fashions-night-out.vogue.co.uk/">Vogue's Fashion Night Out</a>.<br /><br /><space/><space/><br /><br />See you guys there!Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-10474151412058814132010-09-01T13:16:00.000-07:002010-09-01T13:27:48.653-07:00My Autumn TrendsRecently in the press, I read about all what is hot and what is not for AW 10. To be honest I find this all overwhelming and how young women are meant to rush out for the latest trends. I am sorry, I was still not convinced by Vagina hHigh boots last year. They looked great but slightly impractical for the slightly tall challenged. Here is my list of my staples I ALWAYS wear during this season.<br /><br />1. Fur collars<br /><br />My personal opinion is that vintage fur collars attached to any jacket or coat, already increases the aesthetic value and updates a tired look. It brings a luxurious look and personally fits in with my style well. <br /><br />2. Scarves - Granny and Tartan<br /><br />I own a few scarves, but the main one that is always a staple in my wardrobe is my trusted granny scraf one that easily provide volume to an outfit and the tartan scarf which adds a bit of English heritage to any outfit. <br /><br />3. Tailored camel and grey trousers<br /><br />Great for work and provides a different look to the usual bog standard jeans and tshirt look. I am personally not a big fan of just jeans and T-shirt plain Jane look. I must admit I have been caught in those sort of outfits but I stress it is a pure lazy day. I am not a trouser person but I believe in well cut pair of trousers in a interesting non black but professional colour works wonders for an outfit. They smarten any t-shirt.<br /><br />4. Red Beret<br /><br />Any friends who read this will know I am always seen in my red beret during winter months. I do enjoy wearing hats and tbh when the big chill comes again this December - January I will be prepared for the weather with my lovely red beret. It is rather useful for friends to find you in crowd of people as well. :)<br /><br />5. Riding Boots<br /><br />Classic leather boots that NEVER ever go out of fashion. Must have.<br /><br />I am now bored of listening to my own rantings. Have a nice evening.Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-55849745325100607072010-09-01T12:54:00.000-07:002010-09-01T13:11:24.845-07:00Reinventing the WheelI have been busy with my current Office based job, which unfortunately is not based on fashion and have banned all networking sites. I am currently thinking of a new direction to take this blog as I do not have time to collect, resize images of clothes I like, take pictures of my daily wears or my new purchases.<br /><br />Therefore, currently brainstorming a new direction to take this. This may resort to a look into office wear and the City lifestyle which I feel not many blogs talk about. Or I may be thinking of new ideas such as setting a new challenge for my wardrobe. It currently fills with suits and smart wear. All has changed since I started this, when I thought I was going to be near unemployable in a recession and needed something to do during the days of unemployment. This is now not the case. <br /><br />I leave you guys with a favourite song of mine...<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qLfNxqbsgQA?fs=1&hl=en_GB"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qLfNxqbsgQA?fs=1&hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-91046917878822815592010-07-19T14:20:00.001-07:002010-07-19T14:35:42.271-07:00Pride and PrejudiceSorry for being off the radar but been overwhelming busy with work and trying to balance that with my social life, has made no time for blogging.<br /><br />Spent the Saturday in the lovely town, Bath. I adore the Georgian houses and gardens that Bath has to offer, as well as the Roman Baths. I do recommend visiting this quaint town. <br /><br />I dressed very smart for the very smart town. I do not normally wear trousers, but I love these trousers as they are quite casual but smarter then jeans. It makes me feel very grown up and I am starting to forget about my dizzy bright colours I wore not long ago in my teens. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs077.snc4/35236_521864175532_268100990_1036584_3260308_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 540px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs077.snc4/35236_521864175532_268100990_1036584_3260308_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs171.snc4/37904_521865897082_268100990_1036704_4650213_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 720px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs171.snc4/37904_521865897082_268100990_1036704_4650213_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs036.ash2/35153_521866106662_268100990_1036721_1936713_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 720px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs036.ash2/35153_521866106662_268100990_1036721_1936713_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs078.snc4/35251_521866131612_268100990_1036722_6776005_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 540px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs078.snc4/35251_521866131612_268100990_1036722_6776005_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs085.ash2/37564_521865842192_268100990_1036699_2425687_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 720px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs085.ash2/37564_521865842192_268100990_1036699_2425687_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs197.snc4/38180_521865996882_268100990_1036710_2549384_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 540px; height: 720px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs197.snc4/38180_521865996882_268100990_1036710_2549384_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs096.ash2/38116_521865577722_268100990_1036673_580414_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 540px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs096.ash2/38116_521865577722_268100990_1036673_580414_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs094.ash2/38045_521865428022_268100990_1036660_2235530_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 540px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs094.ash2/38045_521865428022_268100990_1036660_2235530_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs057.snc4/35236_521864180522_268100990_1036585_3925997_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 720px; height: 540px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs057.snc4/35236_521864180522_268100990_1036585_3925997_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I am wearing Grey T-shirt from Monki, Cream Trousers from Uniqlo, Vintage Cardigan, Vintage bag and Vintage Belt.Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-64736956762136513892010-04-21T00:19:00.000-07:002010-04-21T00:30:33.263-07:00Flash a Hungry SmileNew title of Mystery Jets new song. I am loving it, in time for summer tunes. Reminds me of frolicking in the fields of the my home town Buckinghamshire. How I miss the countryside and your imagination going wild. With ideas of making a little forest den covered in fairy lights with butterflies whizzing around. <br /><center/><br /> <object width="420" height="325"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AuzqD_ymV60&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AuzqD_ymV60&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="420" height="325"></embed></object></center><br /><br />Love the imagery below, I want dress lights in my den!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v264/166/8/1052547520/n1052547520_30099304_8513.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 604px; height: 492px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v264/166/8/1052547520/n1052547520_30099304_8513.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-80483692643165546692010-04-19T15:43:00.000-07:002010-04-19T16:03:52.670-07:00Oh Master Bates!Sorry for the slight pun here but any British kids in their twenties will remember the children programme Captain Pugwash with Master Bates and Seaman Staines. All very delightful British puns aimed at 6 year olds. Nice! <br /><center/><br />Shamefully my weekend was not filled with these puns, one may say a rather dull weekend then. However, me and some friends decided to rent a pedal boat in Hyde Park (girls and boys half an hour is suffice, as one hour you really will be doing laps around the lake). My friends brought cake and coffee, I gauged myself in sushi. Wanker snob much? I think so, all I needed is to drink straight from a bottle of champers darlin' and we will be all set for some wanker posh toff marlkey.<br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs494.ash1/26971_520123319222_268101295_973158_6401950_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 604px; height: 453px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs494.ash1/26971_520123319222_268101295_973158_6401950_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Ship Ahoy! (My friend's breasts are about the size of my head...)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs494.snc3/26971_520123324212_268101295_973159_563448_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 453px; height: 604px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs494.snc3/26971_520123324212_268101295_973159_563448_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs494.snc3/26971_520123224412_268101295_973140_5228112_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 453px; height: 604px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs494.snc3/26971_520123224412_268101295_973140_5228112_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Badly attempting Lady GaGa Bad Romance dance here...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs514.snc3/26971_520123134592_268101295_973125_5864406_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 604px; height: 453px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs514.snc3/26971_520123134592_268101295_973125_5864406_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Outfit: Sunglasses - H&M, Breton Striped Top - Uniqlo, Shorts - Cut off an old pair of Topshop Jeans, Blazer - Charity Shop, Fur Collar - Paris Vintage Shop, Tights - H&M, Brown Bag - Car Boot Sale and Floral Head Band - Spitafield's Market.<br /><br />Have a beautiful week lovelies!</center>Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-58947024126742855172010-03-14T14:36:00.001-07:002010-03-14T14:42:22.024-07:00An Single Lady and Her Tom Ford FooleryFollowing my vieiwng of An Single Man, which I highly recommend to watch if not to see Colin Firth beautiful acting, but the gorgeous cinematography and the fact Nicholas Hoult looks absolutely lovely in the film even if he is slightly tango-ed. <br /><br />Here is my attempt to gain geek chic. I am also apparently advocating Koppaberg as well as some Tom Ford Geek Sheek Glasses. All I need is beautiful boy brushing my hair to have vice versa photo to Nicholas Hoult advert. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgef5745W681LPG6eAVf0yftbsShgjCmrNqDDRsdvUUwfVK52_CevIsUDqsqsWrewTXM3Dtn4O2RdvjM4nuDVK2Oy1ZrdxQ_soqLMWh5JZVNggMncXSa9abh0PaLaln6oEB3e3qKUifLRWL/s1600-h/26009_519541585022_268100990_953199_4882683_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 311px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgef5745W681LPG6eAVf0yftbsShgjCmrNqDDRsdvUUwfVK52_CevIsUDqsqsWrewTXM3Dtn4O2RdvjM4nuDVK2Oy1ZrdxQ_soqLMWh5JZVNggMncXSa9abh0PaLaln6oEB3e3qKUifLRWL/s320/26009_519541585022_268100990_953199_4882683_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448606808627095298" /></a><br /><br />p.s. Velvet Leotards are totally hot hot hot!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqS5Zv80y3AwloIEYWf5i_YRPsf0gY-iQZzFuoj_IE4yq-yLVBAc-glPyiadXoaggmJRk-XRbICNw_klG1SvKoJrwDs3_nSNtJJ8jZQDnLDy-apQjWVrktg1EPFFtqee7JFqnBC2xN0pJg/s1600-h/26009_519541604982_268100990_953200_5203419_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqS5Zv80y3AwloIEYWf5i_YRPsf0gY-iQZzFuoj_IE4yq-yLVBAc-glPyiadXoaggmJRk-XRbICNw_klG1SvKoJrwDs3_nSNtJJ8jZQDnLDy-apQjWVrktg1EPFFtqee7JFqnBC2xN0pJg/s320/26009_519541604982_268100990_953200_5203419_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448607555713526882" /></a><br /><br />p.p.s. Big thank you to my friend who has taken a lot of my intoxicated antics this week. I am on massive detox now and not in good time with St Patrick's day. :(Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-72741962437421304152010-03-10T14:39:00.000-08:002010-03-10T15:07:11.145-08:00Classic Smokin'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipL00-EG69aOALC7zWTItwt17jOLdSvlR2Wt3flGIqyN5DlkYDChQSWFv1D5ZACuu0mN7nhRV6SZvkBd86dRU83dSFAs-kD4CstZnJ3OKI6Tu0vwiIhZpNWsl5HmzQ4Ij2mFsEoXoGwNBL/s320/beauty,fashion,model,photography,smoking,woman-32b15c0b1ab5498c9281253e4a75e2a9_h.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipL00-EG69aOALC7zWTItwt17jOLdSvlR2Wt3flGIqyN5DlkYDChQSWFv1D5ZACuu0mN7nhRV6SZvkBd86dRU83dSFAs-kD4CstZnJ3OKI6Tu0vwiIhZpNWsl5HmzQ4Ij2mFsEoXoGwNBL/s320/beauty,fashion,model,photography,smoking,woman-32b15c0b1ab5498c9281253e4a75e2a9_h.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://stardustandsequins.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/cats-cigs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 501px;" src="http://stardustandsequins.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/cats-cigs.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i43.tinypic.com/2hx5zrn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 567px; height: 800px;" src="http://i43.tinypic.com/2hx5zrn.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Last year I wrote about some photography containing their muses smoking on the sticks of cancer. I do not promote the act of smoking, its your own personal choice. I have experimental with my shit camera and basic skills to form some smokin' pictures myself...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT9gbnIrJgm4V7hjzwOMV9WqiIIYhQ7FJ4SYUtvyPiQu28R2OW-1_AaIhyphenhyphenHV4Jy0i-eGNEXqifN7o2_tIE8IUfR6T23h5GR16bUxMpv9oG-MuPcjtPaCXXXYAGM12BNIHYw2EIWgOKR6ad/s1600-h/March+2010-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT9gbnIrJgm4V7hjzwOMV9WqiIIYhQ7FJ4SYUtvyPiQu28R2OW-1_AaIhyphenhyphenHV4Jy0i-eGNEXqifN7o2_tIE8IUfR6T23h5GR16bUxMpv9oG-MuPcjtPaCXXXYAGM12BNIHYw2EIWgOKR6ad/s400/March+2010-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447145141624767474" /></a><br /><br />Yer massive fail kids.<br /><br />Just look at my cheesy grin.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP52ut1IN6APH7Bi6gER0xmwdgPG88K3Ct2YC32OgJUqRH-lpijBmof0El498I8XNKghPSWEvciLQjLY1muJ19D2NtmiVmQ3_J9jUGSF3KEgjRuuXxrAjtdO7WiXRB2ICXE6XlOdmFKEKA/s1600-h/DSC00081.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP52ut1IN6APH7Bi6gER0xmwdgPG88K3Ct2YC32OgJUqRH-lpijBmof0El498I8XNKghPSWEvciLQjLY1muJ19D2NtmiVmQ3_J9jUGSF3KEgjRuuXxrAjtdO7WiXRB2ICXE6XlOdmFKEKA/s400/DSC00081.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447145517177107602" /></a>Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-5381033388792131272010-02-24T14:50:00.000-08:002010-02-24T15:13:43.101-08:00Oh I wish I was a Punk Rocker with Flowers in my HairThe crappy pop song by Sandi Thom - I wish I was Punk Rocker reminded me of JW Anderson A/W 10 collection showcased today at LFW. Though unlike Sandi Thom song which has no resemblance to any real Punk Rocker inner self and more of annoying stage school girl pretending she is being unique, JW Anderson has a nice soft touch of Punk. His collections resonates with my own personal taste of things to be a bit more edger and dark colours but the love of vintage and floral patterns. <br /><br />There was a lot of tartan picnic trousers, military/softer version of Doc Martens Lace up boots, some gorgeous Scottish cream knitwear, neck buckles, and some tailored peg leg turn up trousers. Some highlights for me are the flowers intertwined with his lace up boots. Gives me ideas to dress up my own lace up boots collection. If I was a Boy I will probably be kitted out in his clothes. Future men please take note in a class of good taste to dazzle my good self. Very much like the Vampire squid/fish mentioned on QI last week. BEDAZZLE! (I shamefully love Oxbridge comedians too much)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://media.monstersandcritics.com/galleries/2136006_6460/0205162255085.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 349px;" src="http://media.monstersandcritics.com/galleries/2136006_6460/0205162255085.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Floral Punk Shoes. Fuck you Sandi Thom, I want flowers in my Doc Martens. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.thefashionisto.com/2010/02/jwanderson_thefashionisto3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://images.thefashionisto.com/2010/02/jwanderson_thefashionisto3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.thefashionisto.com/2010/02/jwanderson_thefashionisto21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://images.thefashionisto.com/2010/02/jwanderson_thefashionisto21.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.thefashionisto.com/2010/02/jwanderson_thefashionisto2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://images.thefashionisto.com/2010/02/jwanderson_thefashionisto2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.thefashionisto.com/2010/02/jwanderson_thefashionisto16.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://images.thefashionisto.com/2010/02/jwanderson_thefashionisto16.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.thefashionisto.com/2010/02/jwanderson_thefashionisto13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://images.thefashionisto.com/2010/02/jwanderson_thefashionisto13.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.thefashionisto.com/2010/02/jwanderson_thefashionisto9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://images.thefashionisto.com/2010/02/jwanderson_thefashionisto9.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.thefashionisto.com/2010/02/jwanderson_thefashionisto4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 600px;" src="http://images.thefashionisto.com/2010/02/jwanderson_thefashionisto4.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />p.s. Last boy model in this collection of pictures is my lovely good friend of mine, my original first skanky friend in London. Well done for managing to get on the catwalk love and please do not get all Kate Moss on us!!!Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-63031331595760546632010-02-14T12:01:00.000-08:002010-02-14T12:22:38.260-08:00Vision 20/20... I wish!I have always loved geeky glasses, but there is something about these geek chick eye wear which is getting me rather hot under the collar. Maybe it is the geeky but retro feel about these glasses. They speak to me of knowledge, understanding, slyness, mystery, book smarts and self confidence. Pretty much everything I adore in the opposite sex. Plus it does help al my favourite men wears them. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i.thisislondon.co.uk/i/pix/2008/09/mark-ronson-vodafone-music-awards-500x561.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 461px;" src="http://i.thisislondon.co.uk/i/pix/2008/09/mark-ronson-vodafone-music-awards-500x561.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kv2iox2AS21qzhnbqo1_400.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 208px;" src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kv2iox2AS21qzhnbqo1_400.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://socialitelife.celebuzz.com/bfm_gallery/2009/12/colin_firth_julianna_moore_matthew_goode_and_nicolas_hoult_for_v_magazine/gallery_main/gallery_main-v-magazine-tom-ford-photos-12082009-04.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 504px;" src="http://socialitelife.celebuzz.com/bfm_gallery/2009/12/colin_firth_julianna_moore_matthew_goode_and_nicolas_hoult_for_v_magazine/gallery_main/gallery_main-v-magazine-tom-ford-photos-12082009-04.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Invest in Tom Ford boys and you get woman to do this to you... Now that is what I call advertising. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/8613/dl4048228.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 497px; height: 600px;" src="http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/8613/dl4048228.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />If not, I probably buy some for myself though I believe my co workers will think I am massive weirdo as I am not conforming to office sexy look or the WAG look. The appreciation of my clothes in my office is -36 points. <br /><br />Oh on the note of Colin Firth role in Single Man, Nicholas Hoult is looking an absolute babe in it. Brunettes and Blue eyes are just a killer in my books.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/6721/picture35884496.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 302px;" src="http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/6721/picture35884496.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-35250869212747370122010-02-11T15:31:00.000-08:002010-02-11T15:45:27.978-08:00McQueen and not ForgottenAlexander Mcqueen. <br /><br />You were a treasure in the fashion industry and how the world will wonder what was the A/W 10 collection to be shown in Paris and only days before London Fashion Week. We may never know. I hope you are now in peace with your mother. British Fashion, correction the Global Fashion Industry, has lost one of their bright designers showcasing the true wonders of graduate young talent to look outside the box.<br /><br />You created the 'bumster' jeans where the jeans were so low cut he had evidently named his 1996 collection the "Highland Rape". You were risky and theatrical in your design. Heck, you got Lady GaGa wearing your Armadillo Shoes! Still baffled how on earth you can walk in them, let alone run for my 55 Bus to Oxford Circus.<br /><br />My personal favourite was his Spring Summer Collection in 2007, the eerie Tudor music and the classic but feminine clothes juts hits the mood perfectly.<br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/J2ByWWw35cc&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/J2ByWWw35cc&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3vWfLZEkjqY&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3vWfLZEkjqY&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br />RIP Alexander McQueen.Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-9673997562765405772010-02-08T15:12:00.001-08:002010-02-08T15:19:06.168-08:00Fairy TalesJust found some collection of Fairy Tale photography. Makes me want to relit my inner whimsical child within. Life was such as nice little bubble then, real world is a pain.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://antiqueystar.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/03.jpg?w=497"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 497px; height: 381px;" src="http://antiqueystar.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/03.jpg?w=497" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://antiqueystar.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/06.jpg?w=497"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 497px; height: 395px;" src="http://antiqueystar.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/06.jpg?w=497" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://antiqueystar.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/07.jpg?w=497"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 497px; height: 386px;" src="http://antiqueystar.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/07.jpg?w=497" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://antiqueystar.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 583px; height: 450px;" src="http://antiqueystar.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/02.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.trendhunter.com/images/phpthumbnails/41903_1_468.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 468px; height: 589px;" src="http://www.trendhunter.com/images/phpthumbnails/41903_1_468.jpeg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I adore the dark imagery and interpretation in modern twist with these famous fairy tales. May invest in my own full length whimsical princess dress. Saying this, I am pretty sure I have one which I never wear for pure purpose it is ridiculous. I now in need of my own heroine dress and fairytale ending please. Take me away!Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-82276655825860880342010-02-08T13:16:00.000-08:002010-02-08T13:28:42.883-08:00Lion KingThere is something about this last season French Vogue editorial. Maybe it is the soft fabrics, pastel colours, her facial expression or the little lion club.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv294/yaelatner/RodarteinParisVogue.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 523px; height: 522px;" src="http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv294/yaelatner/RodarteinParisVogue.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Makes me want to get a cute little dog, not cats as they always seem to scratch me and ladder my tights. I wear laddered tights but I would like some left for my more formal attire. <br /><br />I am having a bad few days and have eaten half a pot of Onken Fat Free Strawberry Yoghurt. Better for the body then the Ben and Jerry's Phish ice cream I ate...Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-43975958563509733812010-02-04T12:40:00.000-08:002010-02-04T13:20:22.662-08:00Love is LustSorry readers for not updating this blog but with Christmas Holidays, Work and trying to get myself up the career ladder has taken it toll. Currently I am bombarded with exam revision (I thought when I got my swish job, I got to say goodbye to exams? Apparently not).<br /><br />I am currently in love with these items:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/pws/images/catalogue/products/ss10helm188000300-black/large/ss10helm188000300-black.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 432px;" src="http://www.liberty.co.uk/pws/images/catalogue/products/ss10helm188000300-black/large/ss10helm188000300-black.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />1. Tapered Trousers/ Trouser Suit. I am obessed with the tailoring on tapered trousers, especially ones that are 7/8 length. So much so I have brought four pairs in black, stone, tweed and camel tan. Look great for work as provide a slight different alternative to those horrid baggy pinstriped trousers but not too skin tight casual. Looks great with my Bally Tassle Loafers and Barker Brogues. Definitely my new love, I am barely wearing jeans now.<br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://weblogsurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/nude-fashion-trends.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 463px; height: 353px;" src="http://weblogsurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/nude-fashion-trends.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />2. Nude Colours. For me this spring and summer is all about Nude colours. Say goodbye to florals, as they are getting abit too kiddish for me especially as I have grown up job now. Time to touch a bit of sophistication, fairytale and 20s vibe in my wardrobe. I have already brought a beautiful nude colour vintage inspired dress from H&M, nude pink silk blouse for work and leotard. Dress these colours with some lace up ankle boots to keep it edgy. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01547/alexa620_1547578c.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 460px; height: 287px;" src="http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01547/alexa620_1547578c.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />3. Satchels. I am lucky enough to have brought mine a year ago in a Junk Shop on Essex Road in London. It was original navy leather school satchel bag, even came with the original name tag of Chloe Howse and on reverse her older sister Emily. I love the fact I own the Howse sisters School Satchel. However, damn Mulberry has made me carve another handbag the Alexa. I do not think I have the extra £1,400 to purchase the Bayswater and the Alexa. Give me a pay rise job!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bienmanger.com/images/genre/3383-0w300h300_Lotus_Bakeries_France_Speculoos_Spread.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.bienmanger.com/images/genre/3383-0w300h300_Lotus_Bakeries_France_Speculoos_Spread.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />4. Lotus Bakeries Speculoos - A French Biscuit Spread. Yes kids, a spread that taste like a biscuit. Bizarre? Yes it is but delicious! Though I may be OTT on this by spreading this spread on my biscuits. <br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/P0takBpMWtM&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/P0takBpMWtM&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br />5. Fenech-Soler. I am loving this promo video by this band Fenech-Soler. They remind me a bit of friendly fires but with softer poppy tunes such as the Virgins. <br /><br />I am currently working on a piece about what do City Boys wear outside their suits. Is it all predictable shirts with jeans and suede shoes... sadly after today's interviews I can confirm the answer is yes but have heard some interesting takes on men fashion. However, I am living in hope to interview someone who wears something that is not 'practical'.Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-8448371467714366962009-12-08T13:54:00.000-08:002009-12-08T14:06:22.821-08:00I Drink Cups of TeaRemember the days when we loved the so called Nu Rave and listening to Kate Nash and wishing we dress like Blue Peter Presenters? Well I certainty do.<br /><br />I realised I still like the likes of the Klaxons, Teenagers, Kate Nash and all those other bands I swooned over my Uni years.<br /><br />So I am afraid but I am going to post some Kate Nash Songs, as her songs reminded me of a two boy at that stage of my life. I had a lot of silly teenage mixed emotions with them both (I can say I was definitely a teenager at Uni as I started Uni at grand age of 17). It is quite sad I would probably cry if I saw them again with the background music playing a bit of Kate Nash. I am so daft and a loser.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EYGWpBv-rLI&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EYGWpBv-rLI&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wYWv_NSBZQI&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wYWv_NSBZQI&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vfzGm4OiZX8&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vfzGm4OiZX8&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/epEIc72WTRY&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/epEIc72WTRY&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />I probably feeling a bit Kate Nash mood due to stupid school girl crush. Must learn not to lust after forbidden fruit. <br /><br />P.S. I like the cartoon youtube videos of Kate Nash song. Very keepfing with the Blue Peter wannabe look. Kids presenter sheek!Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-55610206051707665902009-12-07T14:50:00.000-08:002009-12-07T15:05:12.523-08:00Ophelia<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.navigo.com/wm/paint/auth/waterhouse/ophelia.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 436px; height: 600px;" src="http://www.navigo.com/wm/paint/auth/waterhouse/ophelia.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://everettdatabase.8m.com/images/ophelia.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 573px; height: 365px;" src="http://everettdatabase.8m.com/images/ophelia.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /> <center> "There is a willow grows askant a brook,<br /> That shows his hoar leaves in the glassy stream;<br /> There with fantastic garlands did she come,<br /> Of crow-flowers, nettles, daisies, and long purples,<br /> That liberal shepherds give a grosser name,<br /> But our cold maids do dead men's fingers call them:<br /> There, on the pendent boughs her coronet weeds<br /> Clambering to hang, an envious sliver broke,<br /> When down her weedy trophies and herself<br /> Fell in the weeping brook. Her clothes spread wide,<br /> And, mermaid-like, awhile they bore her up;<br /> Which time she chanted snatches of old tunes,<br /> As one incapable of her own distress,<br /> Or like a creature native and indu'd<br /> Unto that element; but long it could not be<br /> Till that her garments, heavy with their drink,<br /> Pull'd the poor wretch from her melodious lay<br /> To muddy death."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonepND1bdE1ijRyPtMMDrDEv4GIYeholHZ3FX5Holeykw4-wGfRUMJ3GRWVo1SM6NUEDtRqZiY8B9cEMJtKkJw1X2KEbYsTX1G1trhZYvCDPkG78FsmLUYfxdPmceyU054PZgQUDBO9ba/s1600-h/DSC01273.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 257px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonepND1bdE1ijRyPtMMDrDEv4GIYeholHZ3FX5Holeykw4-wGfRUMJ3GRWVo1SM6NUEDtRqZiY8B9cEMJtKkJw1X2KEbYsTX1G1trhZYvCDPkG78FsmLUYfxdPmceyU054PZgQUDBO9ba/s400/DSC01273.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412631388442727426" /></a><br /><br />In a very odd mood and been loving my flower garland too much. Must start wearing it with long vintage dresses and curly locks again. Wished I had long gingery hair. Damn this devil's black hair. </center>Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-37219665027465346142009-12-05T14:28:00.000-08:002009-12-05T14:41:04.136-08:00Parisian Love and Madrid Affair.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjf8By0nGkpdFKJTeiDn615CAhfaI2oaszt68FEu9iMH6RHzYlP4YEnVn1l9xWnulWP4w1RK_GgYI0DQw5FGinwgyU9B0Zp5GhKnebr0sKWeHUyTOSxnazrE7asDzeEVbA05NBxV-sSwG/s1600-h/DSC01268-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjf8By0nGkpdFKJTeiDn615CAhfaI2oaszt68FEu9iMH6RHzYlP4YEnVn1l9xWnulWP4w1RK_GgYI0DQw5FGinwgyU9B0Zp5GhKnebr0sKWeHUyTOSxnazrE7asDzeEVbA05NBxV-sSwG/s400/DSC01268-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411885373758946818" /></a><br />Wearing my standard red beret I have owned since I was 16, vintage breton striped cropped jumper from Paris, Vintage Watch necklace and rosemary beads from the Vatican.<br /><br />Feeling Parisian today and missing Paris. Need to visit it again for better cliché camera moments when it is not pouring with rain. Definitely need to visit Rue des Rosiers for their vintage cheap shops. I cannot say no to EUR 5 fur and EUR 10 bags. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://moodboard.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83539e9ed69e200e554fa89728834-500wi"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 455px;" src="http://moodboard.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83539e9ed69e200e554fa89728834-500wi" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3188400964_5c010c7c5a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 414px; height: 324px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3188400964_5c010c7c5a.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Some of my favourite shops around the area. I regret not eating a falafel around Saint Pauls, I hear it is the best in town. More excuses for me to go!<br /><br />Looks like I have to settle for Madrid next weekend. Yes girls and boys I am flying to Madrid for a long weekend with the gay husband to visit his sister. More for the sake we both need a cheap holiday and with free accommodation and cheap airline tickets we are not denying the offer.Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-87846460364707966242009-12-03T11:17:00.000-08:002009-12-03T11:21:31.563-08:00*SPOILER * Angels Retro Sale *SPOILER*Some will know the success of the warehouse sale in 2008 well it is sort of back again with a retro sale next year on Saturday 6th February 2010.<br /><br />They had a military sale last weekend but I was unfortunately making my way to Paris buying vintage fur and dresses (one went down very well last night during a work Christmas Under 30s night. That night was deferentially as some will class as 'meat market').<br /><br />SO highlight Saturday 6th February to make another trip to rummage and fight for all your retro finds.Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-36630326677292525072009-11-30T14:05:00.000-08:002009-11-30T14:15:11.379-08:00Sample This<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/.a/6a00e5508e95a98833012875dfb0a7970c-640wi"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 408px;" src="http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/.a/6a00e5508e95a98833012875dfb0a7970c-640wi" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/.a/6a00e5508e95a988330120a6ddacc8970b-640wi"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 595px; height: 842px;" src="http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/.a/6a00e5508e95a988330120a6ddacc8970b-640wi" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/.a/6a00e5508e95a988330120a6ddb005970b-800wi"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 901px;" src="http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/.a/6a00e5508e95a988330120a6ddb005970b-800wi" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />A few sample sales I will attempt to attend if work allows me to disappear for good X amount of hours in my lunch break.Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-22315317446141873522009-11-30T13:44:00.000-08:002009-11-30T14:02:40.107-08:00Early Bird Catches The WormSorry I been off the radar again, my blogging is been very hit and miss lately. My recent updates is going to Paris for the day for my 21st however I was very unwell on my Birthday which resulted me to believe there is no God or justice. <br /><br />Paris was lovely, food was nom nom, vintage shops were wonderful, however the Metro smelt like cat piss *correction* homeless people piss. I can now fully appreciate why London public transport is expensive compared to rest of Europe. We pay to keep homeless people from using the station as a public toilet. <br /><br />I am afraid I managed not to take any pictures in Paris due to awful weather and the fact I wanted to die with every step we took in Paris. I will however put in due course photos of my few purchases. Next time I may need to take people who do not mind waiting for me to shop in trunks filled of five Euros fur collars. <br /><br />I have today on impulse booked my flights to Madrid next weekend for a long weekend away with my Best Friend. If any one knows any vintage shops there then please let me know. :)<br /><br />French Vogue two fingers at Fur activist:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadtrend.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/09349_raq04_123_401lo.jpg?w=420&h=552"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 420px; height: 552px;" src="http://threadtrend.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/09349_raq04_123_401lo.jpg?w=420&h=552" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://threadtrend.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/09351_raq05_123_551lo.jpg?w=420&h=553"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 420px; height: 553px;" src="http://threadtrend.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/09351_raq05_123_551lo.jpg?w=420&h=553" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Yes I wear fur but to be honest there is many dead fur items that animals have died many years ago. It is waste not to wear it. I am not buying fur from the latest Chanel collection. Therefore not promoting the fur trade to continue now but I am sorry kids real fur feels more luxurious and warmer in these Winter months. Sorry for any offence this may cause to readers.Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-4727662324832022832009-11-16T14:27:00.000-08:002009-11-16T14:38:27.115-08:00Madeline Coat of WondersContinuing with my massive Paris Love Affair...(these Parisian theme posts may be getting tiresome I am sensing)<br /><br />Yesterday I spent my Sunday lusting over Liberty prints and heading to Beyond Retro. Long and behold I foudn this cute red petite coat with black velvet trimming, black bows on back and slight cape like structure on top. Did I mention it came with Brass Buttons? Basically I was in love right there but stupidly this was for a 5 year old and hence barely fitted me. Damn my non anorexic extreme frame. Why does no normal adult shop make gorgeous cute public school coats for likes moi?!?<br /><br />This moment did reminded me of the Book/TV show Madeline. I remembered how much I loved it and the cute little dog. I think I loved it more as kid as they had really cool adventures and the thought of living in all girls convent seemed fun to me as a child. Plus they got to wear cute hats and coats. I now want my own Madeline coat and the hat as well!!! <br /><br /><center/><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sj2XOhC1YlM&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sj2XOhC1YlM&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="325" height="244"></embed></object></center><br /><br />However, I want my coat in red with black bow please.<br /><br />I may now watch some Madeline alongside my Peppermint Tea. Yes Cool Granny points coming my way!Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-21476766214098288072009-11-16T13:58:00.000-08:002009-11-16T14:22:56.673-08:00Wasted LustI spent past half hour trying to find way to convert a file into picture jpec file or whatever you computer science geeks call it. I am now fed up and hate technology. This is why I love my red German typewriter but FUCK ME it weighs a tonne and carrying it for 5 hours in Central London was not a good idea.<br /><br />Whilst I was typing this I realised the picture I manage to convert to JPEC file is fucking too small and won't resize properly. I am getting tiresome of this post now... I may need to hire a second computer geek in this blog. Right it won't resize and I given up so enjoy the stupid small photo kids.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3wVNOwQa6ufU93guoRFk6qG9grk_1s30b9La899PmOzJYjsKjQHDSmhcH6nQMi7uiT96LvVmi-enHQIIDV8GEOJRVWYwm2ptu0-8axpfBDp0t3Fgg2jC8DYweLyha4Fwwe4lfrtRRd_MU/s1600/LUST.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3wVNOwQa6ufU93guoRFk6qG9grk_1s30b9La899PmOzJYjsKjQHDSmhcH6nQMi7uiT96LvVmi-enHQIIDV8GEOJRVWYwm2ptu0-8axpfBDp0t3Fgg2jC8DYweLyha4Fwwe4lfrtRRd_MU/s400/LUST.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404830107184896050" /></a><br /><br />Most of the items below is from Monki, a Swedish high street that does very good clothes. I want the beige jumper quite alot. Everything is Monki bar the vintage bags, the blue creepers from Office, the cat mask, and the Bralet which is Topshop.<br /><br />I quite like idea of using a big rope to tie around my trousers as a make shift belt. Must look into this further when I am less angry at technology.<br /><br />I had enough of cropping pictures for one day (my current City Job requires me to make a lot of client friendly presentations, so my cropping skills is hitting saturation point). Now time for Peppermint tea and Chocolate covered Rice Cakes. Yumm.Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-76260117124212446832009-11-14T15:35:00.000-08:002009-11-14T15:47:17.509-08:00J'adoreI may seem like a peeping tom on this topic but I love vintage/cliché photos of couples kissing. It is just a bit sweet. Plus in my very Parisian mood, it is keeping in theme for the fact TWO WEEKS away from my Birthday trip to Paris. I am very excited and cannot wait to venture into the wonders Paris has to offer. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.iphotocentral.com/Photos/VintageWorks_Images/Full/7891Weiss.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 590px; height: 403px;" src="http://www.iphotocentral.com/Photos/VintageWorks_Images/Full/7891Weiss.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ldesign.com/Images/Essays/OnReality/OnReality%20Part%206/doisneau1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 405px;" src="http://www.ldesign.com/Images/Essays/OnReality/OnReality%20Part%206/doisneau1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/08/06/nyregion/06kiss1.span.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 531px; height: 414px;" src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/08/06/nyregion/06kiss1.span.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.theblogofrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/woody-allen-and-romy-schneider-kissing-paris-1964.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 335px; height: 500px;" src="http://www.theblogofrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/woody-allen-and-romy-schneider-kissing-paris-1964.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I now want my own black and white cliché 'kissing moment' in Paris. Very Cliché indeed. Parisian Love Affair.Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-58308596995240662522009-11-14T11:10:00.000-08:002009-11-14T11:17:14.425-08:00Selfridges Garage Sale*NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEW*<br /><br />Tomorrow on the Sunday 15th November, Selfridges in London are hosting a massive <a href="http://www.selfridges.com/index.cfm?page=1316&articleID=18081">Garage Sale</a> for the charity Mothers4Children. It will take place on first level Selfridges car park with 45 stall holders with likes of Elizabeth Hurley, Denise Van Outen and David Walliams as stall holders. <br /><br />There will be huge discounts on celebrity donations clothes. Entrance fee is £5.<br /><br />See you there kids.Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111195802132354076.post-23027411407060036832009-11-11T13:34:00.000-08:002009-11-11T14:14:51.387-08:00Code of ConductAfter spending an hour deciding whether my 'hello' was weird or not after a Swedish guy at work glanced at me a bit oddly as I casually said hello. In fact, I got my good gay husband to ring me and we decided I do have a funny 'hello' voice. Woe is me. I then spend the next 20 minutes practising my 'hello' to avoid any more attraction to how much different I am in world of City lifestyle.<br /><br />Whilst staring at my screen at various items that will suit a person with Masters in Engineering then the likes of me, I realised how little there is on 'exact' rules on Women dress code. Men complain they HAVE to wear suits everyday and is very standard with no room to budge bar the odd crazy tie/cuff-links. Yes I agree in office wear, women do have more freedom on what to wear but there is fine line of what is acceptable and what will get men and women gossiping behind the printing machine. <br /><br />In my observations, in general, there is:<br /><br />A. I have Vagina but I have secret Penis inside type<br />The lady who dresses ultra Man-ish to show to world, yes I have a vagina but I have secret balls inside. The woman on mission to prove to world she can do whatever a man does, but a bit better. She is strong willed, does not take any shit, husky voice, drinks a dozen Starbucks Americano (none of these fruitless skinny lattes) and is often mistaken for being a dyke. These woman frank fully scare the living shit out of me, mainly as they can sense my fear and immaturity. These women are usually wearing full on suits, no skirts please (they will not sue their femininity to lure their clients in), often tie wearing and just generally unflattering clothes.<br /><br />B. Tribal Escort <br />These women are confused by smart office wear and their normal wear clothes. They are often girls who think 'yes I want to be fashionable at work'. However, take it too OTT and end up looking like cheap escorts. They love the men and the men (well some) love her, she wears short skirts, crazy tights, hooker shoes, tight revealing tops and often has alot of random shades of blonde and brown in her hair to jazz up work look. These women probably are genuinely very nice on surface but who knows when you enter their marked male domain. <br /><br />C. Class of Money<br />This is girl who wears suits but knows how to wear fashionable suits and dresses. They are smart office dresses, with heels but no platform hell like the Tribal Escort. They have immaculate nails, preened hair and genuinely look like they just came out of a Chanel adverts, These are the woman I inspire to be, when I have real money. These are often old money sort of woman, where most of their lovely pearls, rolex watches, Chanel dresses are all brought by Daddy's credit card or their wanker banker boyfriend. I do inspire to dress like these woman but alas my father is pauper and I have no interest in wanker bankers, as of yet.<br /><br />D. Plain Jane <br />These girl wear smart clothes, not overly suited booted but still smart. Casually blouse with some plain black trousers and plain cardigan with plain black ballerina pumps. These girls seem to have most seal of approval by men in office. They are girl next door, not too power hungry to over shine the men's desire to be the bread winner, not too slutty where there is doubts whether she slept with her boss to get that promotion and not too stuck up middle class who will never marry below her status. These girls are just plain. I hardly notice these women. They will do fine in world of work but will never get that big break. These women are usually friendliest, due to their non threatening or over bearing any quality about themselves.<br /><br />E. Rebel<br />The girl who does not conform to rules at all and decides the bloody hell what she deems as acceptable work wear and shoves two fingers to anyone else who says other. <br /><br />F. I hear Gym calling again<br />The woman who is always eating salads and spends most of her lunches gym-ing away. She is the lady with heavy rucksack on her back, and wearing trainers to work whilst eating a power bar. She is the lady on the go. I do wish these woman will invest in some decent boots or flats, just as comfy as trainers!!! <br /><br />Sorry for long posts but here is my ideal work office look...<br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/breakfasttiffanys.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 650px; height: 450px;" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/breakfasttiffanys.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://slsvggfashion.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/audrey.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 403px;" src="http://slsvggfashion.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/audrey.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cache.net-a-porter.com/images/products/65310/65310_in_dl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 460px; height: 690px;" src="http://cache.net-a-porter.com/images/products/65310/65310_in_dl.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Herve Leger Round Neck Bandage Dress - £920<br /><br />If only I had enough money... Maybe it is time to invest in a Wanker Banker Boyfriend instead of the Arty Farty Types.Verity Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08691102277611738627noreply@blogger.com0