THE PINEAPPLE + THE SCRUNCHIE 

I swear if I owned a...

 LONDON TO BRIGHTON

So, I had to pop down to Brighton for work so I thought I might as well get there early and make a day of it! I literally hadn't been there since I was a teenager. We used to drive down, go clubbing all night then drive back as the sun came up haha! Brighton hasn't changed much since then, it's still a pretty little seaside town with the cutest little cafe's.

The first good thing is that it's super cheap to get there! I bought a train ticket from London Bridge on a Saturday and it was only £10.50 for a super day return (that was without my Young Person's and I bought it on the day I didn't pre-book or anything)!

 As soon as I left the station, I headed straight for the pier front passing lots of pretty little independent cafe's and not to mention a few rogue seagulls on my way!

 When I arrived at the Pier it was just as beautiful as I had remembered and I was lucky because, although it was absolutely freezing, it was a beautiful bright and sunny day! As I ate my lunch on the beach it reminded me just how much happier I am in the sun and being by the water! I'm very grateful to be able to live in a city like London because there are just so many opportunities here, but I've always said I can't see myself living here forever it's just too cold and grey for me hahaha!
This trip has reminded me just how much I love Brighton so I definitely want to go back soon and explore the famous Lanes and maybe have lunch in one of the lovely cafes I saw! However, next time I think I'll come extra early in the day and leave before it gets dark because I did noticed some 'interesting' characters appear after the sun went down hahaha, oh dear!

Lot's of love Darlene xxx

Do more of what makes you happy.

24.01.15//PAST THE WITCHING HOUR

I think I look quite Vampir-ish in this picture!!! I'm pretty sure that the most extreme close of myself I've ever posted on my blog, I didn't know my little camera could capture such a clear shot especially in such awful light!!

LEATHER JACKET//TOPSHOP
JUMPER//H+M
JONI JEANS//TOPSHOP
BOOTS//H+M
SCARF//H+M
LONG WAISTCOAT//VINTAGE

 See you tomorrow!!

xxx Lot's of love Darlene xxx

 21/01/15: JUST A LITTLE BIT OF YOUR HEART 

Leather Jacket//TOPSHOP
T-Shirt//VINTAGE
Plaid Shirt//VINTAGE
Disco Pants//AA
Trainers//VANS

This is the perfect gig outfit. Considering the amount that I love music, I don't go to nearly enough gigs! Hmm, maybe I should add 'go to more music events' to my ever growing list of new years resolutions!

See you tomorrow!

xxx Lot's of love Darlene xxx

  17/01/15:THE VINTAGE JUMPER 

I found this black and gold jumper in Beyond Retro on Brick Lane(which is one of my favourite vintage shops in London. I love the 80's vibe it kind of reminds me of something Jem would wear.

It's slouchy,comfy and could be worn on a lazy day or dressed up for a night out!

Coat- H+M
Jumper and Headscarf- Vintage
Mom Jeans- Topshop
Boots- Office

See you tomorrow!

xxx Lots of LOVE Darlene xxx

 07/01/15: GREEN VINTAGE CARDI 

It is not at all warm in London at the moment, so I dug out an old favourite; this huge warm vintage cardigan that I stumbled upon in TRAID in Shepherds bush ... I believe it was under £20 as well!! This bag is vintage too, but I got from Absolute Vintage in Brick Lane!

The top is a thermal one (which is totally necessary in this weather) from UNIQLO.

Those are my AA Riding Pants and my good old suede ankle Zara boots!

See you tomorrow!

xxx Lots of Love Darlene xxx

Made in the U.S.A

So, I finally got my hands on a duster coat and this white one from

LFW DAY#3

 Yet again,  I had SO much fun taking these pictures! I've had this amazing vintage playsuit

LFW/DAY#2

     So, it's day two of LFW and I'm back with my second OOTD. I got a bit more inspired the more pictures I took and the look kind of evolved as I went along, so you're kinda getting 3/ 4 outfits

Under The Sun 

This post is inspired by the website Nasty Gal. I always find myself drooling over

 Summertime Sadness