Friday was quite literally the dreamiest, summery-est day I've had for ages (despite having a biology exam in the afternoon). The sun was actually out for once, and it was unusually warm for London - unsurprisingly though, it was the first day for ages I had decided to wear jeans. Typical.
I can't believe it is only a week until I finish school completely...obviously I still have two years of sixth form, but it's going to be so different, and I have a crazy 10 weeks of complete freedom beforehand. I've been planning all of the things I'm going to do for ages, but now it's almost here and I just don't feel like I'm prepared enough - this is probably the most carefree summer I'm going to have, like, ever, so I want to really make the most of it and all. I have decided I am going to buy myself a moleskin journal at last, though, to try and encourage me to draw and document more. Who knows, I might discover the inner artist in me yet (I better hurry up otherwise I am going to completely fail A Level art).
I based this outfit around the super cute checked shirt dress I picked up from the Motel sale. It's actually supposed to be worn with the buttons going down the back (the label is on the button side) but I just liked the button-down effect too much and so wore it backwards. I wore it with a top from the East End Thrift Store, jeans and socks from Topshop, cardigan from Beyond Retro and shoes from Rokit.
I always forget to wear regular t-shirts because of my ridiculous obsession with collars...I usually wear a collared shirt underneath, but obviously summer makes that a little too hot so I tend to forget to wear them completely. Wearing random beads and necklaces makes it feel a little less like a plain top though, and hopefully will encourage me to wear more in the future. I liked layering it under the dress - it felt kind of 90's, for some reason.
I spent the remainder of Friday afternoon de-stressing with watercolours, which was unbelievably relaxing as I haven't been able to paint since I handed my final art sketchbook in over a month or so ago. I totally agree with David Bowie's idea that one creative medium fuels other creative mediums; just painting a little, or doing something equally expressive, really opens up the sort of creative pathways in the brain; I found my recent clothes-rut completely solved, and was able to tidy and organise my head a little more before starting work again that evening. Basically, painting is the best medicine for pretty much anything.
Have a good week!
Hope your biology exam, and your other exams went well- guessing they were GCSEs? New follower here, though I'd guess you were closer to university-age than year 11, probably because of your AWESOME hair and style! Love your outfit, the layering here is amazing.
ReplyDeleteYour workspace looks great as well (all praise the Bowie x o x)- the teacup is adorable.
Good luck for sixth form, I've just finished year 13 (#emoshunalll) and I had a great couple of years! xx
thankyou so much, and yes gcses! they went ok to be honest...looking forward to sixth form though! <3 x
DeleteI love the layering of the t-shirt on top of the checked shirt, it gives it such a cool aesthetic. Love the jeans too. And your table is so nice and artist-y and I love it a lot.
ReplyDeletereally beautiful outfit, you layer things very beautifully :)
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DeleteThis is such a lovely outfit, I think your glasses are so cute :D
ReplyDeleteHope your biology exam went well! I also love your painting you created too, so pretty:)
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thankyou! It was alright to be honest :)
DeleteHow exciting that you're finishing school. Hopefully this summer is amazing for you before 6th form! I absolutely adore the cardigan you're wearing in the first few images!
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DeleteCarefree summers are the best. I like that Bowie quote, I totally agree with it. And this look is so good! Your style is really unique.
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Cute! Do you have a watercolor brand that you prefer?
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The one I use is Winsor and Newton (from Cass Art) and I absolutely adore them! x
DeleteI only have less than a week left of school too! (three more exams to go!) I'm so happy :) hope your biology exam went well x
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omg same just three to go! hope they go well for you too!
DeleteI love how you chose to wear the dress with the buttons in the front, the cardigan and the thrifted shirt were paired well with the dress. "destressing with watercolors" is a very cool idea.. Hope you enjoy your vacation! .
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I love this! That back to front shirt dress is amazing! I hope your biology exam went well!
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Your style is so inspiring!
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DeleteYour outfit is amazing. It inspires me to layer my t-shirts like this. Good luck on your Biology exam. I don't know how the British education system works since I'm in the US, but I am looking to figure it out. I'm following you on Bloglovin now :)
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thankyou so much! haha it's a bit weird we have gcses at age 16, then A levels age 18, and then you can go to university. It doesn't really make much sense!
DeleteYou're totally beautiful. And I adore your cardigan. :)
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ReplyDeleteAmelia G10 June 2014 13:11
I completely agree about how helpful little creative chill sessions can be - especially in the midst of exams, which can seem like a huge grey, uncreative, academic blur! Loving the 90's layering and how you managed to keep your usual 60-70s feel in there too xx
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your outfit is super cute, good luck with the rest of your exams!x
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DeleteI just spotted this post, and I can't believe I missed it! I love the t-shirt and dress combo to bits! :)
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