2012 IN HATS

My 2012 in hats, I honestly can't believe how many hats I wore this year... 

Summer Research

 

peace treaty, a photo I took from Mexico, lovecat, tumblr

The semester has finished, summer is here and with it brings a boat load of graduate collection research. Here a few images I am finding inspiring at the moment, getting me excited for my final year at University and cracking on with my final collection, but the optimistic side of me would rather call it my first collection...

Mixed Textures

Topshop - Leather Skirt & Snakeskin Shoes

Primark - Denim Shirt

Moxham - Statement Necklace & Cuff

Marc by Marc Jacobs - Rose Gold Watch

Bracelets from Mexico & Australia

You have probably noticed I have been a bit laid back with the blogging lately, I am absolutely swamped with work... but don't worry, I have some exciting posts up my sleeve for over the Easter break, watch this space!!

Making the most of what you have

In Mexico I picked up quite a few unique things but this scarf has got to be my favorite, I loved it so much I bought it in two colours. The small wooden shop called 'Rosanna's' was run by local native Mayan women and they sold hand crafted goods from the native regions right down to Peru. Being in Mexico and all that I decided to turn the brightly coloured wrap into a dress tied together with a waist belt.

Local Mexican - Wrap

Jimmy Choo X H&M - Chocker

Local - Navajo silver cuff

Topshop - Belt and Shoes

Tie-dye Dreamer

Another post from Mexico, cannot believe how quickly my winter tan has faded, now all I am left with is a healthy glow for Christmas. This night was one of my favorites on the Riviera, we ate good food drank a lot of Margarita's and bought a few tacky touristy souvenirs, perfect. After much deliberation, I finally decided on a navy blue sombrero, getting that home was all the more fun.

Topshop - Dress, Sandles

Jimmy Choo X H&M - Chocker

DIY - Leather clutch

Various Mexican Bracelets

Revisiting Paradise

With the wind blowing one direction my dress was permanently swept behind me on this beautiful stretch of white sand along the Mayan Riveria. It felt like a lost world, far away from the hustle and bustle of the local towns, the atmosphere was perfection. I wanted to get a few more of these Mexican posts in before the New Year, there are still so many useful pieces.

Local market dress bought in Spain

Mexican woven Jewellery and Silver Navajo cuff
Pamela Love X Topshop - Ring
Topshop - Rings

Rayban - Sunglasses

Merida, Yucatan 'the land of the miniture'

Topshop - Jacket & Sandles

Henry Holland at Debenhams - Shorts

Rayban - Sunglasses

So these are a few photos I took in the beautiful town of Merida right in the heart of the Yucatan in Mexico. Walking through the colourful streets painted with traditional decor, I was literally the tallest person there as most people that live in this area are from Mayan ancestry and came no taller than shoulders height on me. This is one of my favorite towns, I took a lot of photos of walls and doors, and the layering of paint looks quite incredible to us, but probably not to the locals.

Im back and I do not wish to be back

Mexico is the most amazing place I have ever been. I will go back and travel the whole country some day.