Navy and White

Breton Top - Armor-lux

Harem Trousers - Topshop

Navy Leather Jacket - Stepland

Boots - Office

Bag - Longchamp

One of my favourite old book shops on Chiswick High Street.

I had two photo's left on my disposable camera, so I asked my friend Anna to snap up a few outfit photo's for me. It was a warmer, but still brisk, September day when I dug out this pair of harem trousers that I hadn't worn for years. They were from Topshop at least 5 years ago, and are probably the most flattering pair of harem trousers I have ever found. Navy blue, not too baggy, and with zips either side of the front.

 I paired them with this new breton top from Armor-lux that my Mum brought me back from France - my old (favourite) breton shirt from Gant was beginning to fray a bit too much, so I'm slowly trying to replace it with this one - it's super comfy, a little bit thicker and has cropped sleeves, which I love.

I have been absolutely obsessed with this Navy-blue leather jacket! I found it in a shop called Stepland in Serbia (I was there visiting some relatives in early August - haven't taken off the jacket since!) and initially bought it for my Mother and I to share...I don't think she's seen much of it...

It has a gorgeous, vivid inner-lining, which I felt needed showcasing, so I rolled up the sleeves and - voile!

You'll probably be seeing a LOT more of this jacket on the blog very soon.... I can guarantee!

Notting Hill Carnival

:

Top - Motel Rocks
Shirt - Tommy Hillfiger
Shorts - Rokit
Belt - Vintage
Knee High Socks - M&S (although they weren't from the same pair...)
Sparkly Socks (though not visible) - Primark
Shoes - Underground Creepers

I love the hustle and bustle of Notting Hill Carnival. Every year it's like going to a festival...but for free, and without all the tent and travel hassle! This year, due to the gloomy state of the weather, it was a little more crowded than usual on the Sunday, as people knew it would be raining on the Monday. Nevertheless, it was still fun with music, drinks, food and vibrant colours galore.
This year, I used a cheap, Boots 27 exposure disposable camera. I usually go for the Kodak 39 exposure, but I didn't have time to order it from Amazon. However, this Boots camera did the job - and did the job pretty well!

My key pieces of advice for carnival are:

1. Bring cash only - and not too much.

2. Keep your phone in a deep pocket (e.g. jeans or shorts)

3. I wouldn't recommend bringing a bag as it gets extremely busy and it could:

a) make it harder for you to walk through large crowds
and
b) there could be pick-pockets lurking...

4. Don't bother with digital cameras, they could get damaged easily. Disposables are fun and cheap!

Here are a few snaps from my Carnival experiences from over the last few years. It's London's biggest Summer event - don't miss out!

The dates for Notting Hill Carnival 2016 should be the 27th and 28th of August.