Ruffled Up

After just seeing the first ad for BNTM (Britain's Next Top Model) coming up in July, I can't help feeling a little, well, bummed out. After making it sooo close to being on the show, seeing it was like reality smacking me in the face, hard. I still can't believe that Elle Macpherson is the new Judge alongside Julien Macdonald and Grace Woodward. Both of these extraordinary fashion starlets are both featured in my Fashion Bible. Over the years, since I was around the ripe young age of twelve and was spotted by a model scout for the first time, I've created, what I refer to as My 'Fashion Bible.' It's a notebook, filled chockablock with ripped out adverts, magazine cuttings of clothes etc that I've taken a liking to in magazines, biographies of the hottest designers, models, photographers of the seasons, modelling tips, book references, beauty secrets, this season's trends...It is something I am very proud of and use and refer back to every day, whether I'm getting dressed in the morning, having a bad hair day & need a solution, when in need of inspiration. This is why it's my Bible. My baby. Both Macpherson & Macdonald are dedicated a whole page amongst this book. Now that's saying something. It would have been the most amazing experience if I had made it onto the show & had the pleasure, the honour of meeting and working amongst these incredibly talented people but I guess there's always next year. Finger's crossed.

On a new subject, here's the most gorgeous blouses and bits of the season. Enjoy.





All over lace blouse. Underwear is outerwear.










Floral, bow blouse is as summery as ice cream, sandcastles & sunshine








After watching gossip girl the other day, this reminds me of when Serena wanders around in Nate's shirt looking stunning in whatever she 'throws' on. A gorgeous 'boyfriend' shirt is perfect to throw on over denim shorts or to be worn as a dress.

Another gorgeous shirt, bleach &

denim! The popper buttons
are just the cherry on top:
perfect for ripping off for
dramatic effect. Wear over a
dress as a loose denim 'jacket.'







This vintage-looking, ruffled blouse is romantic with a pinch of sophistication. Pair with a high waisted skirt, a long necklace & bobs your uncle, an outfit with a vintage twist.








This black lace waistcoat
somehow falls under the
blouse category, but who
cares, it's a beauty!