Finding Fashion: Urban Bird Clothing

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Hello all :)

I'm back with another Finding Fashion post. This time I looked at new start up brand, Urban Bird Clothing and, because it's Friday and we want to keep the good vibes flowing, we're offering you 15% off for the next 2 weeks! Feed the need to shop, my lovelies.

Purchases can be made through Etsy, Depop and the website, urbanbirdclothing.co.uk, which will be up and running this Wednesday. Don't forget to give the brand a follow on Facebook and Intagram (an account I'm crazy in LOVE with) to keep up with new collections and competitions.

So here's what you need to know about Urban Bird Clothing and the girl who started it all off...

Name: Molly Kempster

Age: 19

Brand name: Urban Bird Clothing

When did you start creating clothes and why?

"I made my first kimono in April 2014. I'd never really made clothes before but have always been artsy, I love making things and always have. As for why, I absolutely love kimonos and was fed up of spending £50-£60 in Topshop every time I saw a nice one. So I thought, 'How hard can it be?' And here we are!"

You've recently started making jewellery too. What sparked that?

"When I first decided to make this into a brand, I always knew I wanted it to be more than just kimonos. So I expanded, started making dresses, tops, two pieces, bralets, skirts... I even have plans for things like lingerie and bags. I want Urban Bird to be a well rounded company, I want a customer to be able to go online and buy a whole outfit that matches perfectly in style without hunting around. So jewellery is the start of that!"

What inspires your designs? 

"I've always been a lover of the hippy/bohemian style. I love bold prints, bright colours, intricate embroidery and flowy fabric. Basically anything with that free spirit vibe. I also love everything about 90's grunge; the music, the people, the style. The whole scene! So when winter comes we may see more of that style creeping in.

Some Molly originals of SS14

"I absolutely love what I'm doing and thank everyone for your support! I'm at Uni studying photography, and start second year at the end of the month, so Urban Bird Clothing may be a little quieter than normal for a while. We'll... be releasing winter stuff [and] designing a load of stuff ready for SS15! Excited to show you what we have planned!"

It was a pleasure getting to know Molly and her brand better and I can't wait to see what she has in store for this AW14 season. 

Now head off to Etsy or Depop and quote the 'BROKEBB' code for 15% off. Alternatively, you could check out her Instagram and send an e-mail to mollykempster@hotmail.co.uk about a product from there (discount is still valid through this too).

Stay beautiful!

Long Time, No Blog

Well I'm not going to lie, I've really let blogging slip. This summer has been fairly busy and I've been in and out of Essex so much I think I have whiplash.

It's been a summer of camping, 1D, George Ezra, being a tourist in London, 3 weeks in America and a recent trip to Glasgow for a good old Scottish wedding. 

(WARNING: These are not the best pictures of my summer but I'm having some serious struggles with my new phone so bare with...)

Loch Lomond- Rest (or dance) and be Thankful

David's photography.. of course

China town!

David again.

Michigan City beach

Dancing in lake Michigan

Tomorrow I'm off camping in Somerset for Momentum- a Christian summer festival for young adults. This is always the highlight of my summer and I'm absolutely buzzing. Forget Creamfields because I'm going to CHURCH! 

Bring on the camp fires, acoustic nights and good times. 

Peace, love and, as always, stay beautiful!

H&M Sale Steals

Hey hey!

So I'm taking a quick break from yet another depressingly loooong day of revision to show you all a few things I bought recently. When it comes to exam time I often end up resorting to food, solo dance parties, more food and, of course, retail therapy to get me through. Last week I popped into H&M, had a browse in the sale and ended up buying 3 things for a grand total of £9!!!

Bargain is not the word, It's a genuine steal...

Dress £4

Size 16!

Necklace: Primark, £3

Shoes: Primark, £6

Dress £1

I couldn't bring myself to get the £50 Pretty Little Thing heels but I found the EXACT same shoe off ebay for £15 less!! Sorry PLT but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.

Jacket: Vintage Basement, £18

Shoes: Ebay 'Soyoushoes', £34

Trousers £4 

 

 

 

 Top: Primark, £4

Big thanks to my beautiful flatmate and now photographer, Dawn, for taking the pics for me.

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Watch this space for a give-away soon...

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OOTD: Monday Sun

Hey

Hope you all had a good weekend. My family came up to visit which was lovely but, unfortunately for them, it was all grey skies. However, as soon as Monday came, the sun was shining brighter that ever. Typical Aberdeen.

OOTD

Orange kimono: Internationale, £5

Off the shoulder top: H&M, £3.99

High waisted trousers: Primark, £10

Gold lion chain: EBay, £1.99

Sunglasses: Primark, £3

Old Air Max Trainers: EBay, £20

Stay beautiful

Finding Fashion: Liroff Headbands

Hey there!

I've decided to do another 'Finding Fashion' post where I look at hot and young new talent. I think it's important to support individuals with a fashion drive are ACTING ON IT! This week I talk to Elizaveta about her hand made headbands.

Name: Elizaveta L
Age: 21
Brand name: Liroff Headbands

"Many see headbands as either something for school or as a significant statement piece but, sometimes, all you need is a modern-day crown. Something you can wear for both casual and special occasions to become a modern day princess. It is the sort of accessory that does not just compliment you or your style – it is capable of putting you in a completely different mind-set."

How long have you been making the headbands?
"It's been a couple of years. I can’t say it is an extremely regular activity though. Due to work and other commitments, I cannot dedicate my full time to them."

What got you started?
"I am absolutely fascinated by the Dolce and Gabbana headbands and decided I definitely need one of their ‘crowns’ in my life. However, they sold out extremely quickly, so I decided to have a go at creating my own.

I've had some previous experience in creating bracelets and necklaces as a hobby. My mother used to work closely with a number of Russian designers and she often took me to their ateliers after she picked me up from school. The appointments normally lasted a couple of hours and so the ladies there taught me the basics in embroidery and other bead/crystal related tasks. Later on this turned out to be a very useful hobby – perfect for unique presents. "

"The year I started my GCSEs, was the same year that Gossip Girl aired. We had all already have read the books and accessorising our uniform with anything that was not banned was quite close to our day-to-day life so a lot of us wore headbands (though we were restricted to the uniform's blue colour). During A-levels we participated in Young Enterprise – I went to an all-girls school, so we set up a jewellery business, which turned out to be really successful.

I guess quite a few things fell into place, and then a little bit of boredom triggered the whole thing."


Where do you find inspiration when making a new piece?
"I cannot say I have one particular inspiration – sometimes I see a jewel or bead (I often use old jewellery to I absolutely love fairytales – and sometimes I see each headband as related to a certain princess who I try to imagine whilst working on a particular headband. In terms of inspiration behind the actual work – my boyfriend has always been an incredible support and encouraged me to follow and pursue my hobbies and interests. Being someone’s ‘princess’ definitely sets you in an incredible mind set for creating “royal headwear”."
make new pieces) and suddenly a whole story evolves around it.  It is a bit like writing a story – you have an event, or a character and then you develop and embellish it.

Do you have a favourite piece? 
"Probably my favourite piece is the very first headband I made. It has a lot of memories related to it and symbolises a start of something that became quite an important part of my life."

I personally loved reading about Eliza's journey and hope you did too! If you're interested in her stuff, e-mail her at liroffheadbands@hotmail.co.uk and you can either find out what's in stock or even ask for something in particular! 

Don't forget to follow her on instagram to stay up to date with all her new stuff. 

Stay beautiful x

My fun new headband for the summer from the woman herself (Thanks girl!)

HAPPY EASTER! x

"He was delivered up for out trespasses and raised for our justification."

 Romans 4:25

Happy Easter and I hope you all enjoy your long weekend!

Come back soon for a blog post on cool and unique handmade headbands from Liroff Headbands.

Stay beautiful!

Step into Spring with Pretty Little Thing

I really wonder if anyone else is struggling as much as I am with lent. This whole 'no-shopping' thing has reached a whole other level of difficulty. I have to avoid shopping centres on my way home from uni and ignore the beautifully familiar sale promos in high street windows.

One thing I can't seem to avoid is promotions on social networks, Instagram being the main culprit. I follow a few retailers on Instagram including online retailer, Pretty Little Thing, and have devised a list of items from the spring collection that I'll reward myself with once my 40 days are up.

If you know me, you'll know that I'm a sucker for pretty little shoes. Well... pretty chunky shoes.

Top (left to right): 

Chunky Heels £50

Blush/ White Sandals £25

Chunky Lace-ups £50

Bottom (left to right): 

White Mid Heel Sandals £27

Gold Detail, £35

White Cut-out boots, £30

My favourite of all has to be the chunky 90's-style block heels (top left) so, of course, I had to create an entire outfit to match. I'm thinking boho grunge...

Grey bodysuit, £8 

Fringed shorts, £22

Variety earrings, £8

Bar ring, £7

Transparent bag, £25

Floral Kimono, £18

Weave Necklace, £12

Bowler Hat, £10

So there's my Pretty Little Thing Spring time wish list. Quite dark for spring, I know, but it's just my thing.

Stay Beautiful,

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