My creative journey

I posted this blog in January 2016 - expect to see an update on the Denim Jacket in the next few weeks My first ever style icon was Clarissa which is probably showing my age somewhat and I have decided that 2016 is the year I go back to my (un)fashion(able) roots and make clothes fun again. To do this I am going to ask myself...   WHAT WOULD CLARISSA WEAR?? Answer number 1 is a pair of denim shorts with patches which isn't really suitable given my age so the next best thing.. A denim jacket with patches along the lines of these... I have yet to get the jacket (off to eBay I go) but I have already decided on a number of patches and pins (all of which are from Etsy) which as always I wanted to share. My Little Pony Applique Rarity Iron on patch HA FunnyPatch $3.10 Pawnee Goddesses Patch PopCulturePatches $14.00 Plague Survivor Geek Merit Badge Patch StoriedThreads $8.00 Fashion Plates Patch fairycakes £6.00 ...

Like 99.9% of the population, Stranger Things quickly became one of my favourite Netflix Shows along side  mockumentary what we do in the shadows. I think I have subsequently spent as long browsing Etsy to find show memorabilia  as I did watching the shows and as I prepare for a long weekend of Netflix viewing I thought I would share a few of my favourites to adorn myself and my walls. Do you have any Netflix recommendations ? Tessa Twitter  //  Bloglovin  //  Pinterest   //  Instagram  //  Facebook

As usual, after seeing so manyA/W catwalk looks with gorgeous statement earrings, many of them tassels, I took to Etsy to add to my wishlist and what a wishlist it now is !!! 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 All of these pairs of earrings are gorgeous and will add that finishing touch to any outfit they are paired with. Do you have a favourite from my selection or from Etsy ? Please do share as I love finding new sellers. 

Every couple of months I try to change up my look (as much as I can, given practical constraints like money and expectations of my job) and to help me come up with some ideas I always put together a little mood board. In previous years A/W has been about the blacks and dark greys and browns. This year I want to try and add a bit more colour. Nothing drastic but maybe some rust's and purples and greens and maybe some nudes which seem to be EVERYWHERE at the moment. There were a few trends from the catwalk that I feel like I will be able to incorporate into my looks with little expense and I think these are the way I am going to add the colour. Bold earrings in beautiful earthy tones and touches of embroidery on my clothing or in my accessories are what I am going to aim to add to my wardrobe. And then there's the makeup which I haven't quite decided on yet but I'm sure black kohl will feature heavily !! How does your look change in the winter ? I...