Sun sun sun.

Hey babies. Just a whole bunch of photographs for you today. I like the way these turned out, even though I'm extremely self conscious of my body. They're a-okay.

I've had this dress for nearly a year now, and this is the first time I've worn it out... I only just took the tags off this last night! It's been sunny and pretty warm here (twenty degrees today!) and so I figured I'd wear it finally to college. It has a bothersome lack of back coverage, and I'm unfortunately unable to go totally backless, so I figured a simple black bandeau top (Primark!) would do the trick. I think it was alright, really.

Anyway, sorry about the annoying formatting between portrait and landscape photographs... I'm still working on figuring out little details like that. On to the photos!

 

Lace shirt = vintage || maxi dress = Eyelight boutique || wedge slippers = Nike || backpack = eBay (originally Dorothy Perkins) || watch = Tissot || rings = vintage, eBay, H&M, Dorothy Perkins, various assortment || mixed metals necklace = New Look || insect necklace = gifted || long wrapped green necklace = gifted (originally Dorothy Perkins) || Ethiopian opal necklace = 18th birthday present from my parents || on my lips = Revlon's "Wine Not" || on my nails = Collection 2000's "Fire Engine" + Beauty UK's matte top coat

Sun sun sun.

Hot like Mexico.

Aloha, cuties. It's been the warmest day of the year so far, with the temperature hitting a high of about seventeen or eighteen degrees this afternoon on the south coast. So, in true British fashion, I did what everyone else in the country does on a hot day- go all summery and wear bright colours and minimal clothing. Only I'm not too comfortable with entirely minimal clothing, so here's my take on dressing for the summer.

Shirt, crop top = thrifted
Shorts = DIY thrifted
Backpack = eBay (originally Dorothy Perkins)
Tights = Primark
Chelsea Boots = eBay
Statement silver collar necklace = Primark
Other necklaces = Topman, from my parents on my 18th

Now I'm just sitting in my conservatory and attempting to de-stress. All your lovely posts are helping with that.

See you soon, babies! 

- Anshika

Hot like Mexico.

Double denim.

Aloha. I was feeling decidedly retro today and felt like a nineties throwback was in order. So I got out my fleece-lined denim jacket and paired it with my usual DIY vintage denim shorts.

Shirt, shorts = vintage
Denim jacket = thrifted (originally River Island)
Tights = Primark (and they're ripped already ;( )
Cropped bralette = Primark
Chelsea boots = eBay
Wooden cross necklace = eBay
Wrapped green stone necklace = Dorothy Perkins
Long vine earring = Primark (SUCH a bargain, ugh- it was £4!)
On my lips = Collection 2000's "Ruby Red"

Just a quick post tonight, cuties. I've had ridiculous deadlines today and it was no fun, but at least it's one less subject to worry about! A media deadline this Thursday, and then I'm pretty much sorted with most of my coursework. I can't wait; I can't believe college is nearly done. Just a couple more months to go, and I'm a free woman. Sort of. Of course, I'll have to find myself a job, finally. Bleugh. But I'm looking forward to the financial independence (re: buying stupid amounts of clothes). 

Anyway, hope you've had a not-too-gloomy Monday, babies. See you in my next post!

- Anshika

Double denim.

Waiting.

Hey beauties.

I'm still awaiting that remote control, but in the mean time, I played a (not so fun) game of tag with my camera and settled for self-timer to get these shots. That's also why they're pretty rubbish in comparison to some of my older photos. Also, I've been eating horribly over the last few months, and doing no exercise because it's so ridiculously cold, so I've put on silly amounts of weight, and it shows- especially in these photographs. I'm really hoping to start getting a bit more exercise in once the weather begins to get warmer so that I can go back to my original, relatively healthy weight.

Glittery shirt, coat, backpack, belt = vintage
Skater dress = New Look
Chelsea boots = eBay
Watch = Chopard

This was just what I wore the other day to college; I've had the glittery shirt for a while, but never worn it out as it's super short and pretty clingy- something a full-chested girl should really stay away from! But after putting on this plain navy skater dress I bought just the day before, I needed something to glam it up a bit with... and the sparkly top seemed like just the thing! I wore it tucked into my favourite belt to make the whole thing a bit more high-waisted- although in hindsight, I probably should've worn it tucked out, really. My short torso doesn't deal well with high-waisted anything.

Anyway, hopefully I'll have my remote control thingy soon so that I can be snap happy much more efficiently. Until then, wrap up and stay safe, cuties.

- Anshika

Waiting.

Snippets, and some news.

Hi, cuties. I have a couple of little snippets of outfit posts (and a much required puppy-pic) that didn't quite make it on here because they're all out of focus and just generally not-so-great quality.... but I'm waiting to receive a remote control in the post for my camera, until which time proper outfit photos look a little bit undo-able. Sorry!

Burgundy velvet top, black velvet skirt = vintage
Necklaces = Topman, 18th birthday present, vintage
Watch = Nike
Belt = vintage

Dress = vintage
Spike cuff = New Look

Keisha + Leia
My ridiculously cute babas doing wake-up cuddles in my bed.

Also, I have news! I'm starting up a Youtube channel. More on this soon, so watch this space!

- Anshika

Snippets, and some news.

A little in the groove.

Hi babies- this is kind of a funny post, and not in the ha-ha way. My sleep pattern is all kinds of wrecked, and I'm not completely myself at the moment; I have only myself to blame for this, though. Sigh.

I went into town today and saw Equi (ain't she just the prettiest? She manages to look attractive even when pulling a silly face... and then there's dopey ol' me!) for a girly day out- or, well, our version of one anyway. We sat in Starbucks for two hours and didn't even notice how much time had passed while we caught up after a super duper long time. Trawled into shop after shop after shop all afternoon and evening long, until I was absolutely and utterly beat. Going shopping with this girl is the equivalent to a good, long workout. Anyway, on to the good stuff- photos!

When I got home, I decided it was about time I started to experiment with the Canon EOS 600D that my parents gave me for my eighteenth a couple of weeks ago. The image quality on this baby is sdkfsdfbeautiful. As much as I adore and am used to my old Sony hybrid, this one's a real step up, and it shows- I'm so grateful.
I was feeling inspired (as I so often do after a massive bout of retail therapy) and got a little snap-happy. Not too shabby for such an impromptu set-up, huh?

This beige flapper-style dress is just the loveliest thing ever. It's a plain cotton/jersey blend (I think!) floaty dress, but attached all over with strings upon strings reminiscent of those you find disguised as tassles on the ends of curtain ties. Am I making any sense? Oh, this is hard to explain. You get the idea though, right!? It's just a really unique little garment that I haven't seen the likes of before (or not in the past two decades anyway!)- and along with the slightly shimmery beige/gold colour this baby's just plain dreamy.  

Silver Indian anklets joined to form a neckthing = India, obviously (These were made for me when I was just a little'un, from what I can recall.)
Infinity symbol necklace = vintage
Stone necklace = Ethiopian opal pendant that my parents gave me for my eighteenth (I barely take this beauty off any more- ugh, I love it so much.)
(Invisible) Spike and triangle long necklaces = Topman
On my lips (throughout this post) = Revlon's "Wine Not" (I think I've found my favourite lipstick, you guys. This is it- true love.)

Black jumper = vintage
Denim cutoffs = DIY from vintage jeans
Red string cross bracelet = eBay
(Ignore gross thighs, please.)

Suedette flatforms! My new babies. (H&M - £24.99)
Slightly pricey for what they are, but I've been lusting after a pair ever since I saw them on Lily's blog, and I was paying for everything via a gift card from my birthday, so I thought this was my chance to finally nab a pair when Equi happened to spot them. (Thank you, cutie.)

You can't really see it here, and I had a super hard time photographing it in artificial light, but I'm wearing a velvet ruched skirt I bought today from H&M too. I accidentally picked up a size too small, and thought I'd definitely have to return it since it's not even the tiniest bit stretchy, but it just about fits me, and come summer, by which time I'm hoping to be down to this size like I used to be, it won't be a problem. I do hope this isn't just optimistic, wishful thinking.

The heels I'm wearing with the beige dress are my brogue-front vintage ones that are years old now, and still sturdy as ever. Quite possibly the best £3 I've spent on anything, ever.
The black dress on the right looked wonderful on the hanger at H&M, but I brought it home and tried it on, and it just looked awful on me. Yes, that's why the absurd cropping of this photograph: it's just way too ick to show you. The fabric that should flow down in front of my tummy just poofs out in the most unflattering manner, and I am seriously considering either returning it, or doing some serious DIY. I'm not sure what H&M's return policy is on sale items, though. Euch, I've had better luck shopping online than I've had with H&M today! That says a lot, considering H&M is probably my favourite high street store.

Right! That's the end of that ridiculously long post. I haven't slept in about thirty-six hours now (if I've done the maths right... which, let's face it, I most likely haven't) and my body is exhausted from all the walking around we did today, so I'm off to get some much needed shut-eye.

I hope you had a great Friday night, and that your weekend's even better.
Until next time, cuties.

- Anshika

A little in the groove.

Shopaholic.

I've ordered these babies here and here from New Look with gift cards I got for my birthday a couple weeks ago- so excited for them to turn up.

Also ordered this darling of a cropped vest.  I'm not usually massively into crop tops as a general rule because I don't think they're very flattering on my body, but this one's so dainty and feminine that I couldn't resist- and for six pounds, it isn't a bad deal at all. I'm a sucker for a bargain!
I'm currently on the hunt for the perfect pair of high-waisted black skinny jeans, and so I think this little vest will go perfectly with those in the summer, with my trusty leather jacket and stacks of silver jewellery thrown on. I'm also looking for the perfect pair of suede(tte) wedge sandals that aren't too high up so I can't walk comfortably in them on a day to day basis, and when I find them, I think they'll look perfect with this outfit. If you know of any that fit this description, please link me to wherever I can find them!

I'm sorry I haven't been posting much at all recently- I'm currently on half term, and true to habit I'm staying cooped up at home in pyjamas, mostly. How very fashion-forward, I know.
I'm possibly popping out tomorrow into town, though, to see a friend, so you might see an outfit post then! I need to get some bits from Boots and also visit H&M to use a gift card I got for my birthday- how inconvenient that H&M doesn't allow you to shop online with your gift card! New Look does, and they've got it absolutely right for lazy bums like me.

Anyway, I'm off now to peruse some more fashion blogs- link me to your favourites in the comments if you'd like. Or be cheeky and link me to yours too! I'd love to give it a read.

Goodnight, and see you all soon, lovelies!

- Anshika

Shopaholic.

Birthday.

Aloha, babies! I'm finally eighteen today- and to be completely honest with you, I don't feel much different at all. It feels just like any other day. I'm going out tonight, though, to dinner with my family and a couple of friends, so perhaps I'll feel ~special~ then! Especially when I order my first ever legal drink at the bar! It's probably a little pathetic that I'm nervous about this.

Anyway, because it's been so cold recently- and only getting so much colder here in the UK, with snow expected tonight where I live (trust this to happen on my birthday- typical!)- I've been unable to take serious outfit photographs without half freezing to death. But these are snippets of two outfits I wore this past week- I'm in all sorts of love with the reverse-back-necklace thing. It makes everything look so dainty and delicate. Just so much love for it all.

Kaftan tunic/dress = vintage
Necklace = DIY from earrings from New Look
Watch = Chopard

Blazer = vintage
Shirt = from mum!
Skirt = Internacionale
Tights = Tesco
Watch = Chopard

I'll probably take some photographs tonight at dinner, so you can maybe expect a few of those, depending on how they turn out.

Hope you're having a lovely weekend, darlings.

Until next time,

Anshika

Birthday.

Light's out.

I get home pretty late from college most days of the week, and so by that time, the light is just all gone. It's usually pitch dark when I get in- and that makes for a really difficult picture-taking situation, as I'm sure some of you will empathise with. Therefore, I've simply got to apologise for the quality of these photographs, and the fact that I've had to resort to taking them in my room again. They're a lot better than eyes-half-closed, everything-bleached-out photographs outside in the dark with flash on, though.

Let's get to it.

Jumper-dress = Next
Blazer, coat = vintage
Skirt = Internacionale
Tights = Tesco
Necklace = Accessorize
Shirt (barely visible) = H&M
Rings = vintage, eBay, gifted, etc
Red string cross bracelet = eBay
Ignore the lack of shoes in this post- I was only wearing black ballet flats with this outfit.

I know it's been a while since my last post, but like I said, the light's been awful. And not to mention, I've been ill since Wednesday evening! Lots of coursework deadlines around right now, too. Can't wait till February half term, if I'm honest. But more than that, I can't wait for my birthday in eleven days- I'm turning eighteen!

- Anshika 

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Light's out.