Wax on wax off?

After saving a few pennies I'm on the look out for the perfect little back number. Versatility is key, over little dresses and heels, to over a snug hoody for lectures the morning after. Topshop was my first port of call but with little success. Onto Zara, which never failed to please. Their TRF collection over these two gems, a real leather biker for £89.99 or little waxed number for £39.99. I am swaying towards to wax and matte finish will be more versatile and is something unusual against the generic leather bikers avalible in every good high street store in a matter of weeks.

Year 2

Iv been neglective of my blog so here is a short update -

Finished my first year with a 1st

Moved to coventry to work at TU for 8 weeks, brilliant and educational!

Short break to attend Parklife festival in Manchester

Came home to start my summer

Had a small operation on my nose to reduce a hump caused after an accident

Started a job at a gift shop at Twycross Zoo

and now I am counting down the days until I can move into my Manchester pad and start freshers, year two style.

Size?

Trainer Spotter have just just released their 2011 collection onto the public. There is an obvious theme with pieces named 'Grenade', 'Son of a Gun' and 'Bomb'. There is an American hip-hop style running threw all the designs, and the appearance on mickey mouse now and again. The pop art styles are sure to be a success. The styles can be found at Size?, ranging from £25 - £80.

Well worth a shout.

Vitalic - Still

Entrancing...

Thomas St Post Office

A rumble around Manchester's Northern Quarter led me to stumble across this gem of a shop.

Thomas St Post Office is a menswear retailer, providing well known favourite brands Alife, Brixton and Carhartt, along with little known independent designs and prints.

The shop opened in 2008 and its success has led to an online storehttp://www.thomasstpostoffice.com/ , blogs, http://bigeyeslittlesoles.com/ and a dedicated team to accompany.

Thomas St Post Office provides, excuse the expression, "street-wear", with the latest footwear designs released from well known brands Nike and Vans

Now with a 50% sale on selected items, its definitely worth a shout!

Black Milk

http://shop.blackmilkclothing.com/

Came across this great little online store.

Black Milk specialises in elasticated prints, such as swimsuits, catsuits, bodysuits, but best of all is their leggings. They have pretty much every design imaginable from the simply black wet look to the daring American stars and stripes.

My personal favourite are these galaxy leggings, which even have a 1-2 week waiting list.

(a similar print as that used in many of Christopher Kane's latest designs)

Old School

I've always wanted a leather back-pack but never been able to find one on the high street.

It seems my prayers have been answered (and just in time for Christmas) as Urban Outfitters stock a wide variety of back-packs in a variety of different styles, from leather quilt to faux fur. They are not the cheapest ranging from £45 to £80 but you can't argue they won't be practical.