Product Review: BlackMilk Clothing

Good morning to you my dear dear readers! Today I'll be showing you my BlackMilk Clothing stained glass leggings.

Let's Begin!

These are probably the most expensive leggings I've ever bought! In the area of $70 they cost a bomb and at the time I bought them (when I was two stone heavier than I am now) they were not exactly the comfiest pair. Fast forward over a year later and I'm two stone lighter and they're snugness has changed dramatically.

Back when I bought them I was a size UK 14. In britain medium size usually would fit me so thought that a medium size would be fine. Oh how wrong I was! They were uncomfortably tight and every time I tried to sit down I kept thinking they would rip. The faces on the leggings were stretched to their limit, they looked very unflattering.

I am currently a size UK 10 and now they fit perfectly, so in terms of working out your size when it comes to BlackMilk Clothing better purchase a size bigger than you usually would.

The instructions on the leggings say that you should hand wash only. Do not soak or bleach. Do not tumble dry and do not iron!!

I usually pair these leggings with a long black top and some black boots. Like every other pair of leggings I have they're very bold and not much can go with them outfit wise.

There is no denying the fact that these are a bold pair of leggings. I do get a few weird looks when I venture out in them but hey ho, if you feel confident in a garment, wear it regardless of what others might think.

And with that I shall leave on a positive note! Enjoy your week dear readers! xx

London: Last Day

Today is my last day in this beautiful city and I decided to attempt the underground by myself for the first time. Destination: The Tate. This is a slightly daunting mission as I'm still not 100% at ease with the London Underground and only vaguely know where everything is let alone understand The Tube completely but I'm doing it regardless. As long as I get off at South Kensington I'll be fine.

I've been suffering with the worst art block lately so I'm hoping to get some inspiration while I'm here. Whilst I brush past the Victoria and Albert Museum my curiosity gets the better of me and I take a peek inside. It turns out they have a fashion exhibition on the history of wedding dresses. How could I not go in?!

The exhibition has Dita Von Teese's wedding dress designed by Vivian Westwood. I'm a big fan of Miss Von Teese and I adore her style so you can imagine how in awe I was of her purple gown.

At 11:15 I decide to take a little break. Sitting on the white bench staring at these beautiful exquisite dresses designed by the likes of Vera Wang,  John Galliano and many others. Wedding  dresses of the Duchess of Cornwall, Gwen Stefani and Kate Moss are all on show with a brief history of marriage and the wedding business and how far it's come traditionally (with more couples deciding to marry in their early thirties and cement their careers in order to have a more lavish wedding) and economically (how same sex marriages opened many doors for designers). I can't seem to take my eyes off a Ian Stuart Couture piece. I'm mesmerised by it, so detailed and delicate looking.
The ticket price for this exhibition is £13.50 and I personally think it's worth it, especially if you're into fashion.
Here is the link to their website: http://www.vam.ac.uk/ 
Has the exhibition inspired me? I guess not since designing has never really appealed to me. However I can't help but notice a young student walking and sketching some designs of her own. Obviously taking notes for reseaerch, she's sketching the dresses and it's inspired me to return and have a sketching session of my own so I can improve on my artistic skills and expand beyond photography.

In the middle of the museum there is a huge courtyard with cafés, a mini pool (no, seriously) and swarms of artists, art lovers and tourists taking a time out to process the tranquility that one finds in the Victoria and Albert Museum.

I quickly popped into the Science Museum which a must for science and technology lovers. It's free entry but there is a donation box as you enter, and you will feel guilty if you don't give some money. I only went in to use the toilet and I donated £3.

I also quickly visited the National History Museum too but then I receive a call from Catrin and I'm on my way back to the Underground. I'm meeting her in Liverpool Street to do some more vintage shopping. Destination for this little vintage spree: Brick Lane and Shoreditch. I wasn't as lucky this time and manage to get on the wrong train. Luckily the train I need is behind the one I'm on so I get off the next platform and climb on board the right train and I eventually reach my destination.

Just like day 2, we decide to do some vintage shopping, I was looking forward to Oxford Street but thinking about it,  Oxford Street has the same shops as Cardiff. The usual high street brands. If I fancy something from Topshop, I can just buy something from here. In terms of vintage shopping, all
Cardiff has to offer is Hobos, so I'm going to make the most of these bargain buys!

The street art in Shoreditch is incredible, such creativity, such talent as you can see below.

I've thoroughly enjoyed my visit to London town. Hopefully I'll visit again soon xx

Urban Oufitters and Leaving do'

Hello my lovely lovely readers!! What a week of socialising this has been/ going to be! 

Yesterday I attended the leaving do' of my work mates Gabby and Dan both of whom have successfully managed to attain their dream careers and all of us in work could not be prouder of them. 

I also loved my outfit from last night too.

My favourite piece from yesterday's outfit was of course, my cardigan,which I purchased from Urban Outfitters. Quite thin material I must admit but still comfortable and it can keep you a little bit warm. 

Can you see the colouring? It's green but with some blue tint too. 

The cardigan gave my outfit some colour. Luckily it wasn't over the top in terms of standing out from the white crop top and black shorts but it stood out enough to be the main feature. 

 Link to Urban Outfitters website:http://www.urbanoutfitters.com

Good luck to both Gabby and Dan. I hope your careers are exactly what you both wanted! I'll miss you both 

Xx

We had dinner in GBK's first. It was scrumptious. 

Jess and I. We both started our workplace at the same time and we're the only two from our group who stayed.

P.S As you can see I use my mobile to take these images as well as my other fashion posts but once I've finished editing all my images (I'm re-editing 7,500) I'll start using the camera for my outfit posts. I just do not want to add to the mounting of editing I've already got. 

Personal Post: Houseparty

I'm finally on holiday! Rejoice for me my lovely readers, and what better way to start the holiday than celebrating your best friends birthday by attending her yearly houseparty! A spread that would keep you on a sugar high for a month, Jenni knows how to keep her guests happy.

One thing I do love about Jenni's parties is seeing how close she and her friends are. As an outsider I tend to stand back and observe, I realise that everyone is so loving and close and always incredibly friendly. They all make me feel incredibly welcome even though they've only met me once. But enough typing, the images are a lot more interesting. Enjoy xx 

One thing you can expect from a Jenni Houseparty is having a Polaroid in your face. So here is the party through the eyes of Jenni's third eye. 

You can see the shame and disappointment in his face. 

This is such a sweet photo! 

xx