In The Press #001

Have you heard about Depop?

So as you may already know, or not, I sell via 'My Wardrobe' on Asos. As a bit (lot) of a shopaholic I find it is the only way to be able to fit new items into my ever full, actual wardrobe. The toxic mix occurs when, like me, you are a shopaholic who hates waste. If you enter my bedroom there is forever a pile of 'to sell' items that I just couldn't bare to simply discard. Every few months I make the trip to the charity shop to donate, were I usually find a number of gems that I simply can't resist, and the rest I sell on Asos.

However, one of my close friends recently introduced me to a new app, Depop. It is a blend of Instagram's interface, Asos Marketplace's photographic style and the ease of use of Ebay. I love it! It is by far the quickest way to list items for sale I have found and once I started this evening I simply could not stop. I am selling under the name @thestylingforecast so go check the items out.

It is a relatively new app so although I've found it super easy to use and made one sale I certainly will not be abandoning Asos anytime soon.

Here are a few items up for sale - If you don't have it go download the app and follow me!

S. x

I Want To Be Beyond Retro at Glasto

So today I got enough money to give to my sister to look after for payment of my Glasto ticket - feels good! Now I get to think about saving money towards an outfit which I obviously find much more enjoyable..

I've been having a little explore on Beyond Retro and have already picked out an outfit I'm a little bit in love with... it screams summer and is actually practical - even a swimming costume incase of rain and mud, mum would be proud!

I went for a 90s summer floral vibe and I was thinking back to when I was a 90s kid and those cut out clothes for dolls! 

I love the ease of the swimming costume with jeans over - no worries about a dress blowing up so you can fully relax. The trainers give height but again still with comfort! and what fest. outfit would be complete without a bumbag and some sunnies!

Click the images to shop - but hurry up before I get them all! 

All items are available from www.beyondretro.co.uk

S. x

*All opinions and views mentioned on TheStylingForecast are my own (Sarah Hill) and they are mentioned for information, enjoyment and reviewing purposes only. 

All the fun of the Vintage Fair

Last weekend I visited Lou Lou's Vintage Fair - www.thevintagefair.com - in Southampton's Guild Hall. The event travels around the country, from Bournemouth to Glasgow, like a travelling circus for vintage.

I have been to events like this previously vastly ranging in size from less than ten stalls to what felt like thousands. This event was just perfect, I spent about an hour walking around what I estimate to be around 40 stalls, picking out items I would like to go back to purchase. I find that shopping in this way has both its negative and positive points. It means you are less likely to impulse buy and then regret it when you see an item you fall in love with even more than you just did with the item you now wish you'd left however, it could also mean you miss out on an item as I did on this occasion. One of the first stalls was packed with brightly, coloured, 90s shell jackets. (Unfortunately I did not get the name of this stall so if anyone does please let me know so I can link there site and also have a look myself!) I instantly fell in love with a bright pink floral jacket (£20) but followed my rules of looking around the fair before committing to an item and when I came back at the end it was nowhere to be seen. Now I can't stop thinking about the jacket!

Amongst the stalls on offer I found two others that I knew were instantly my style. Mooch vintage - www.moochvintage.co.uk - that had an array of mens sports jackets Adidas, Fila etc. and Vulgar -www.vulgarsheffield.co.uk - which was a mix of modern and vintage.

I ended up being very controlled and treated myself to two t-shirts from Vulgar, one black 'Feline' and one with a gorgeous print on (I will upload images). I also decided to purchase a red vintage Adidas jacket because it was only £20 and I had just seen a new one in JD Sports for £50! Great item for gym or festivals! Bargain. 

 

I will look forward to visiting next time the fair is in town.

Back To The 90s

 I have personally always had a nineties crush. Born in the mid eighties I have fond childhood memories of the era, discovering music and creating radio stations and my first discovery of fashion - i distinctly remember a teenage plaid skirt obsession, wearing a dark green and black one in this picture!

Plaid, and the grunge style of the nineties, was a look that was much favoured by Mary-Kate Olsen in recent years.

Gladiator sandal boots are an optional extra, on trend in 2010, personally I'd switch these for a pair of dm's.

Anyway, as you can imagine, my love for the era means that I am thoroughly pleased that the nineties were having an on trend moment in 2012 and am hoping this continues well into spring / summer 2013.

Opening Ceremony's collaboration with DKNY, launching tomorrow, is a promising indicator that this trend is not going to stop anytime soon.

The collection will reintroduce a small selection of nineties archived piece. My favourite is this cropped puffer jacket with logo. (£425) 

Fronted by 'girl of the moment' Cara Delevingne. I am particularly loving the Gwen Stefani, No Doubt period, inspired hair. 

Here are some items that I'd be grabbing to wear now to create a nineties grunge look:

Victoria Roll Neck Sleeveless Crop Top

From: Boohoo

£5! (Bargain!)

Burgundy Tank Midi Dress

From: Topshop

£29

(I was very happy to have received this for Christmas)

Wildfox Cross Drop Ear Cuff & Stud

From: Asos

£24

BA&SH Dropped Waist Shirt Dress

From: Asos

£81.50

Gold Tone Cross Necklace

From: River Island

£6

Throw in some band tees - think Pearl Jam / Nirvana and some chunky heeled black boots and your ready! 

Textures, Prints, Colours.

I am very much in love with the layered look at the moment! It makes me feel so cosy and lends itself to my love of texture.

These images are from a collection of current trends put together by The Fashion Museum, Bath (formerly the Museum of Costume).

  They have mixed a grouping of clothes from different era from a 1920s floral jacket to 1980s geometric print skirt and a modern pair of shoes by Topshop.

This amount of prints could look awful but by choosing colours carefully this looks works amazingly well.

This look reminds me of wallpaper peeling back to reveal past decorations and the history of the home.

Who rocked this look on the catwalk?....

Missoni A/W 2011/12

Just Cavalli A/W 2011/12

How to get the look:

White Beanie Hat £4.88

Available from: www.beaniehatshop.co.uk

Woven Wool Cardigan £245

Available from: www.mytheresa.com/uk_en

Claret Hera Silk Twill Scarf £145

Available from: www.liberty.co.uk

T Panel Tee by Boutique @ Topshop £28

Available from: www.topshop.com

East Asian Bagru Print Maxi Skirt £89

Available from: www.johnlewis.com