Nottingham Calling...

Finally we escaped the town of Loughborough today, moving on from 23 pound shops and a 10ft x 10ft Topshop to a bigger and better city for a day, Nottingham. It has to be said, Loughborough is not a town for avid shoppers, so naturally I was delighted to escape its grasps and visit a real City.
Growing up on the outskirts of London you tend to take for granted the fashion and culture which is so close to you, I was used to popping into town and looking around all the titanic flagship stores in London, and finding quirky independent boutiques and cafes, so when I moved to little old Loughborough in the East Midlands it was quite the culture shock.
I am now so behind with all the trends because, frankly, it is extremely hard to look at the new season stock when there are hardly any shops to showcase it. I am left like a social recluse online shopping in my room.
Anyhow, today I got to see the new Topshop S/S 12 stock in REAL LIFE!
I have got to say I have not been so inspired in a long time, I absolutely love the pastel/ fluro trend, and also the slouchy pyjama tailoring.
I tried on a couple of dresses which I adored! Alas, they were £85 & £95 by Topshop Boutique, which I thought was stretching my budget for such simple pieces, although the silhouettes are delicate and rather beautiful;

 

The pastel colours were also perfect for spring and they could be accessorised with fluro-trimmed statement necklaces, bright lipstick and stacked heels, or dressed up with a huge fur coat, massive cocktail rings and litas for a bit of 1920's glamour and recycled forever, but, being a student, I don't have that kind of cash!

I really wish I could have styled the SS 12 collection for Topshop, I would have gone wild, it would have been beautiful!

Disappointingly I did not part with my cash for any of the new season offerings, I did however make a sale purchase of some rather hideous wide leg trousers;

(sorry about the terrible quality). 

I know a lot of people will think they're vile, and I do a bit, but I sort of like them!

This is a ridiculously comfortable outfit, very slouchy tailoring, and I secretly love the colour of the trousers. I think I will leave this outfit to wear once i'm back in London and feeling courageous.

I also brought some nail varnishes from H&M in various hues of blue;

And that is is, from the evidence it looks like a rather unsuccessful shopping expedition, but I had a lovely day and really enjoyed looking around shops that we are deprived of here in Loughborough, I also had a wonderful breakfast at Queenies Bakehouse, I will leave you with some photos;

P.S.

As this is my first 'proper' attempt of blogging from Loughborough and there aren't many scenic backdrops for outfit of the days (and I do an art foundation, so most days I wear things that I won't cry over if paint is spilt of them) I am trying to work out a way to get some photos of my more thought about outfits. I also need to remind myself to take more photos to post! So please excuse my recent, rather lacklustre, posts. I am working on it!

Lots of Love

xo