You can't see my knees

Thankgod the midi skirt has returned! My thighs are now hidden from view and everyone can be thankful for that. I'm teaming mine with heels, boots, power jumpers, floaty shirts and lashings of fur.

Gender is just an illusion

Androgyny=Power which equals Sex. And Sex=Style.

Are you suited and booted for the high powered bored meeting? Working for your six figure sum on Wall Street, hypnotise your assistants into fashion envy with a freshly pressed tuxedo and crisp white shirt. Which materials...take your pick Miss. Velvet, leather, silk. Let your ankle grazers take pride of place with a pair of comfy and practical loafers so you can save your tired tootsies for cocktail hour.

Monochrome rules so accessorise with a chilled martini and cigarette. Mix it up with a sequinned bow tie, wrap around gold belt, top hat and sky high needle thin stilletos.

Style Icon: Marlene Dietrich. 

On the hippy trail

A more difficult look to pull off for Autumn/Winter but a definite mood enhancer. Start with classic basics  denim shirts and work your way up print by print. Think vintage Pucci, Snakeskin and Jumpsuits. Dress as if you were attending Coachella in the cold.

Accessories: Wide brimmed hats, suede boots and skinny belts. 

Style Icon: Nicole Richie. 

Cowboys and Indians

This is probably the easiest and simplest look to wear for AW11. Pair with your favourite jeans and add a classic Poncho and aviator shades. Remember Carrie and her photoshoot 'Single and Fabulous' explanation point! Wear with your favourite battered leather cowboy boots for trapsing around in the sleet or with frindged jackets and snake skin heels for a slightly more appopriate hour. Preflably in front of a log fire with a nice Cote du Rhone.

Accessories: A brightly coloured backpack for your day time essentials (your flask of hot tea) and a animal print clutch for your red lippy & moisturiser. No dry patches aloud.

Your style icon: Pocahontas

Harry Potter My Arse

I'm sorry but for fucks sake. Daniel Radcliffe has now gone on record as saying I'm now giving up alcohol. What two beers and an aspirin! Piss off...you are 21 years old and also the producers son!

Smile

Even though I'm not feeling a 100% these days, a day sourcing quality vintage, retro and designer items always makes me smile. I think I'll make myself a nice mug of earl grey and read some Russian Vogue.

Charity Shop Chic

Sorry I haven't posted for a while! I have been researching, ebaying, getting inspiration from here there and everywhere. When I was living in WAG and rich people central the charity shops where riddled with designer cast offs. D&G dresses, Pucci tops, Christian Dior clogs I even managed to swindle a Mulberry bag once. Brand new, never touched, it even came with it's own dustbag for crying out loud!

I want my store to be bright, accessible, somewhere that holds parties, cocktails and cupcakes. That has designer cast offs of the vintage variety as well as retro pieces that reflect this seasons trends. I need to crack open the glue and get cutting, sticking and glittering. Understanding the power of this market you begin to realise it was inevitable why it has taken off. It's ethical, affordable, one of a kind...what's not to love? And if you can burn a few calories whilst rummaging and then put it all on again with a cocktail and a cupcake whats not to bloody love. The plan is... well I have a few interviews this week for store manager for some local charity shops. I intend to use my knowledge of my recent retail background and gain more experience within this sector. Giving it my own spin...it also allows me the cash and freedom in the meantime to bulk buy pieces for my own collection. I so hope I get it...anymore bad luck would just about finish me off.