Oh as an after thought; why am I writing my titles in french? Well I want to learn french so I can grow up and work in Paris, (well a girls got to dream right?) anyway what better way to start by learning you favourite things; coffee and vintage!
Thats all.
Alishya
xxx
Thursday, 31 March 2011
j'aime la vendange
Monday and its my day off, I have only been to the west end of Glasgow once, which wasn't really a visit I walked through it on a sponsored walk so doesn't really count! Anyway, my Monday was hitting the vintage shops, and the west end being famous for its rows of vintage, and of-course Byres road! So arriving at the tube station at Buchanan street I was on a mission, SHOP VINTAGE! Buying and all day ticket for £3.50 didn't seem that steep considering you can jump on and off as you please all day, so stepping of at Hillhead I must admit I was a little anxious because I had no idea where I was going, but i turned left anyway. So ended up walking to great western road where I came across two vintage shops, you know its vintage by the smell, slightly overpowering but there is something magical about it. I love everything about something being vintage, its strange that someone else has worn it but its amazing to think that somebody has made memories in a garment, and that its being passed on to somebody else to hopefully do the same; passed on is maybe the wrong term because your buying it, hmm pause for thought! So I had done a little research into vintage shopping, and thought I would share some of my tips with you-
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| Loved this Blazer was Lush, just too much pennies. :( |
2. If buttons are missing, don't let that put you off they can be replaced easily, its even a good excuse to make it your own.
3. Don't go by the sizes, Marilyn Munroe was a size 12 back in the day but would be a size 8 today, so always, always try on!
4. Don't let the smell put you off, you can wash it when you get home.
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| Love this shot! So pretty.. Getting all photographer on yer ass!! |
If my hints and tips haven't put you off, Vintage shopping is a lot of fun! Scouring through the rails of all this unfamiliar is a great experience, personally I prefer to shop alone, much more peaceful and you can go at your own pace.
After many hours of trailing through vintage stores, I only bought a scarf! Yes a scarf, which cost £4 but it is so nice, got little toy soldiers on so cute! However its from tie rack so not really that exciting, but its from the 80's an well that's definitely vintage in my eyes. ;)
Happy Vintage shopping!
Alishya
xxx
j'aime du café
Yes, I do love coffee!
After nearly 8 months of living in Glasgow I had yet to really explore the city, i mean of-course I had done the obvious Buchanan street and Sauchiehall street and those of such like: but I hadn't really ventured out! So I had sunday and monday off so I planned to do some serious exploring!
Sunday, I set my alarm for 11:00am, (quite early for a sunday) and left the flat for around 12, I was on a hunt for the nicest coffee in Glasgow. I am a little obsessed when it comes to coffee, I adore it, and cant truly express my love for the stuff! So as recommended by my big cousin Daniel I set off for Tinkerbox on Ingram street. So as I casually strolled down this pavement, I had total peace of mind, it was a side to Glasgow I had never seen, still city but quiet and everybody I passed seemed quite. The buildings were glorious, I want a flat there! Anyway I found this place that was raved about and well I was pleasantly surprised, the staff very pleasant and well that smell of fine coffee was in the air, instant hit! So I ordered my usual of a large hazelnut latte, (skipped the skinny milk because it was a sunday and well its just not right) and of-course a cake, being a sunday and all it would be rude not too. So I ordered a croissant, without sounding to well stupid, you can tell a lot about a place by the standard of there croissant, stale means they don't really care, soft and crispy on the outside well its just perfection. Well mine was to die for, slightly warmed obviously and a slap of butter, well lets just say it was something else. So as advised I took my coffee and pastry outside, sat in the glorious sunshine and enjoyed a cigarette and my new book. It was just peace, quiet and delicious coffee! You must go!
Alishya
xxx
After nearly 8 months of living in Glasgow I had yet to really explore the city, i mean of-course I had done the obvious Buchanan street and Sauchiehall street and those of such like: but I hadn't really ventured out! So I had sunday and monday off so I planned to do some serious exploring!
Sunday, I set my alarm for 11:00am, (quite early for a sunday) and left the flat for around 12, I was on a hunt for the nicest coffee in Glasgow. I am a little obsessed when it comes to coffee, I adore it, and cant truly express my love for the stuff! So as recommended by my big cousin Daniel I set off for Tinkerbox on Ingram street. So as I casually strolled down this pavement, I had total peace of mind, it was a side to Glasgow I had never seen, still city but quiet and everybody I passed seemed quite. The buildings were glorious, I want a flat there! Anyway I found this place that was raved about and well I was pleasantly surprised, the staff very pleasant and well that smell of fine coffee was in the air, instant hit! So I ordered my usual of a large hazelnut latte, (skipped the skinny milk because it was a sunday and well its just not right) and of-course a cake, being a sunday and all it would be rude not too. So I ordered a croissant, without sounding to well stupid, you can tell a lot about a place by the standard of there croissant, stale means they don't really care, soft and crispy on the outside well its just perfection. Well mine was to die for, slightly warmed obviously and a slap of butter, well lets just say it was something else. So as advised I took my coffee and pastry outside, sat in the glorious sunshine and enjoyed a cigarette and my new book. It was just peace, quiet and delicious coffee! You must go!
Alishya
xxx
Thursday, 24 March 2011
Something thats certain to make me smile
Around two years ago I purchased one of my most prized posessions. A book. Yes, a book. 'The goddess guide', by Gisele Scanlon, my first attraction to it was the beautiful front cover. It is black and gold with the most magical pattern, as I flicked through the pages of colours and pictures I knew it was going to be interesting.
So whats the book about? Well I dont want to give to much away because I want everyone to go buy it and enjoy it, because I know anyone who has an interest in Fashion, travel, food and life will. The author travels the world letting you in on tips and hot spots, from anything to wear to buy the best tights to how to pack for a festival. She also does exclusive interviews with designers such as Christian Louboutin to Dolce and Gabbana!
The thing I love most about her book is that it makes you dream, it makes you want to go places, experiance buying your first red soled shoe, wearing you first Phillip Treacy, eating the finest food in France and sipping cocktails in New York!
So today while scouring Urban Outfitters, (favourite shop right now, AMAZING) I spotted that front cover I fell in love with all that time ago, but this time flurecent pink and black! Its the secound edition, I just couldn't wait to get home and get tucked in to the most amazing book! I litrally could not wait I started reading it on the bus home.
Such a good read and investment piece, its something I will always treasure, something I'll whip out when am going to Paris to get all the best places. For £10.00 you cannot complain if it has the ability to make you dream time and time again then its worth it.
Till next time
Alishya :)
xx
p.s I actually dont go shopping all the time, its emm research for my course. ;)
So whats the book about? Well I dont want to give to much away because I want everyone to go buy it and enjoy it, because I know anyone who has an interest in Fashion, travel, food and life will. The author travels the world letting you in on tips and hot spots, from anything to wear to buy the best tights to how to pack for a festival. She also does exclusive interviews with designers such as Christian Louboutin to Dolce and Gabbana!
The thing I love most about her book is that it makes you dream, it makes you want to go places, experiance buying your first red soled shoe, wearing you first Phillip Treacy, eating the finest food in France and sipping cocktails in New York!
So today while scouring Urban Outfitters, (favourite shop right now, AMAZING) I spotted that front cover I fell in love with all that time ago, but this time flurecent pink and black! Its the secound edition, I just couldn't wait to get home and get tucked in to the most amazing book! I litrally could not wait I started reading it on the bus home.
Such a good read and investment piece, its something I will always treasure, something I'll whip out when am going to Paris to get all the best places. For £10.00 you cannot complain if it has the ability to make you dream time and time again then its worth it.
Till next time
Alishya :)
xx
p.s I actually dont go shopping all the time, its emm research for my course. ;)
My complete disappointment!
As I strolled down Buchanan street today you can imagine the rush of excitement when I saw those massive hot pink signs in the window of Topshop, you know what they said, 'SALE.' Now that you cannot resist, even on a tight budget you just cant say no to even a little look.
So as I browsed the rails, that were somewhat miss-matched, I wasn't to impressed. Somethings stood out, but I knew if I wait another week I can come back and get it cheaper, (yes, I am a master at sale shopping). So as a wandered around the shop, taking special note to check out their lipsticks as they had been highly recommended earlier by a friend, I came across the most shocking garments I have ever seen produced by Topshop.
These items were something you expect to come across round a back street on a cheap rail out on the pavement. As I tried to take picture evidence without the shop assistance seeing, just so you would believe me, I must say it must have looked rather strange. So hanging next to lush lace blouses and flare trousers were these T-shirts, one being bright pink with large text across the whole front saying, 'LOL'. Yes, 'LOL', I couldn't quite believe it, and around the corner was another one, simple cut white T-shirt with, wait for it, it gets worse, 'BFF'!
I mean am all up for print T-shirts but really? Especially from Topshop, as a fashion student I am constantly browsing these high street shops to make sure I am constantly aware of whats changing around me, but this was heartbreaking. I aspire to this brand, I believe it brings edge, style and a slight luxury to the high street, and to come across such tacky garments left me somewhat disappointed!
Follow me on twitter at alishyamcstay . I have posted the evidence of these horrendous designs!
Until next time. :)
Alishya
xx
So as I browsed the rails, that were somewhat miss-matched, I wasn't to impressed. Somethings stood out, but I knew if I wait another week I can come back and get it cheaper, (yes, I am a master at sale shopping). So as a wandered around the shop, taking special note to check out their lipsticks as they had been highly recommended earlier by a friend, I came across the most shocking garments I have ever seen produced by Topshop.
These items were something you expect to come across round a back street on a cheap rail out on the pavement. As I tried to take picture evidence without the shop assistance seeing, just so you would believe me, I must say it must have looked rather strange. So hanging next to lush lace blouses and flare trousers were these T-shirts, one being bright pink with large text across the whole front saying, 'LOL'. Yes, 'LOL', I couldn't quite believe it, and around the corner was another one, simple cut white T-shirt with, wait for it, it gets worse, 'BFF'!
I mean am all up for print T-shirts but really? Especially from Topshop, as a fashion student I am constantly browsing these high street shops to make sure I am constantly aware of whats changing around me, but this was heartbreaking. I aspire to this brand, I believe it brings edge, style and a slight luxury to the high street, and to come across such tacky garments left me somewhat disappointed!
Follow me on twitter at alishyamcstay . I have posted the evidence of these horrendous designs!
Until next time. :)
Alishya
xx
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
The problem with maxi dresses
So as you can probably gather from the title of this blog is: I have a problem with maxi dresses! Not that they are not fabulous and look absolutely gorgeous on the right person, well thats just it I am not the right person! This saddens me, because last summer I envied those girls who wore them, looking all bohemian and chic but I just couldn't bring myself to wear one, (not that I am a 'woose' when it comes to fashion, actually some may say I am daring).
You all know the girls am talking about, those with flowing long hair that carries a slight wave, that natural (sometimes) healthy grow and that overall exotic look. I have a friend who just looks amazing in a maxi dress, I actually refer to such garments as being very, 'Amyish' she wears it with such grace and beauty, I truly am jealous! But she is one of those girls!
Well, unfortunately for me I am not one of those girls, being very white, (emphasise on the white), natural red head meaning I have freckles, and short hair: MAXI DRESSES JUST DO NOT WORK!
So I begin to question my original title, is it the maxi dress my problem lies with or 'those girls'? Am I just jealous or do you have to look a certain way to pull a certain look off?
I hope one day I can find the maxi dress for me.
Alishya
:) xx
You all know the girls am talking about, those with flowing long hair that carries a slight wave, that natural (sometimes) healthy grow and that overall exotic look. I have a friend who just looks amazing in a maxi dress, I actually refer to such garments as being very, 'Amyish' she wears it with such grace and beauty, I truly am jealous! But she is one of those girls!
Well, unfortunately for me I am not one of those girls, being very white, (emphasise on the white), natural red head meaning I have freckles, and short hair: MAXI DRESSES JUST DO NOT WORK!
So I begin to question my original title, is it the maxi dress my problem lies with or 'those girls'? Am I just jealous or do you have to look a certain way to pull a certain look off?
I hope one day I can find the maxi dress for me.
Alishya
:) xx
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