Missguided, the best for guilt-free online shopping?

This winter has definitely been a sterling season for Missguided. Until recently, this internet style haven has been relatively under the radar. But now, thanks to a group of followers including glam celebrities and bloggers in the know, every girl looking for trend led styles on a shoestring knows exactly what to type in to her URL.

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If you see a girl in a gorgeous stand-out dress in town, she'll probably reply that it was an absolute steal from Missguided. The chic girl in 6 inch studded pumps? Again Missguided. And that statement blazer? Yep you've guessed it, its gonna be from Missguided.

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A religious celeb following is key to any brand's popularity in the fame saturated society we live in. Bloggers are essential in the brands success, the bubble up spread of style in the noughties is gaining momentum- bloggers are creating collections for retailers, writing for magazines, being featured in papers. Such is their increasing importance to fashion that Missguided even have a facebook album dedicated to how bloggers wear their clothes. This is a clever marketing strategy, combining both the crucial importance of social media and ecommerce to brands nowadays, and 'normal' people wearing the clothes. The combination of the universal appeal of bloggers and the glamorous sheen that celebrities leave in their shadow, is one that has worked in Missguided's favour. 

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Not only do they have a clever marketing department, but also a very talented bunch of designers. The clothes are wearable, fashion forward and affordable- the holy trinity of a succesful retail operation!

~The BN1's Missguided A/W 12 Edit~

 

Party Dresses

~http://www.missguided.co.uk/dresses/party-dresses~

Day Dresses

~http://www.missguided.co.uk/dresses/day-dresses~

 Midi Dresses

~http://www.missguided.co.uk/catalog/category/view/s/midi-dresses/id/847/~

Skirts/Shorts

~http://www.missguided.co.uk/clothing/category/skirts?SID=~

Blazers/ Shirts

~http://www.missguided.co.uk/clothing/category/blazers~

 Pumps

~http://www.missguided.co.uk/footwear/flats~

I want all of them in my life and in my wardrobe. Payday please come sooner! The best bit is that the website gets update daily with new drool worthy looks. Nice for us! I think we all deserve a few christmas treats for ourselves, don't you?

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Buy @ https://www.missguided.co.uk/

 Tweet @ https://twitter.com/missguidedcouk

FB @ http://www.facebook.com/missguidedcouk

Pin @ http://pinterest.com/missguidedcouk/

Insta @ instagram.com/missguidedcouk

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Tattoo Lust

Recently, I've been getting a major itch for another tattoo. I've always loved how tattoos not only represent an individual's most personal feelings, but truly embody the zeitgeist of a society. With so many ideas swilling around in my brain I had a quick googling session- the result of which was a bulging folder on my laptop filled with utterly gorgeous artwork that I felt I just needed to share. So many of these designs I would really love to have, so really the only thing to do is scratch that itch and go get inked again...

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The little birdies that started it all...

Jack at Nine tattoo studio in Brighton was the guy who inked these bad boys on me. He has a completely unique style of tattooing which marks him out as an incredibly talented tattoo artist.

Some of his work:

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#Nine Brighton- http://www.nineboycesstreet.com/

#Jack @ Nine- http://www.nineboycesstreet.com/jack/

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Lust worthy Ink

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Mud, Micro Pigs and the Middle Class

This Saturday, Ardingly showground played host to The South of England Autumn Show and Game fair, and since my lucky auntie managed to snag some free tickets (and imagining ourselves convincing country dwellers) we decided to head down. So we set out into the Saturday morning sunshine, all bright eyed and bushy tailed, in our cut price Wellies and Matalan quilted jackets masquerading as their wealthy slightly-aloof cousins Hunter and Barbour, ready to hit The South of England Autumn show and Game fair.

Sadly I was minus a lovely British Mulberry Bayswater... but we can't have it all!

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As we approached the gate it became clear that we very much out of our depth; gunshots ricocheted around the carpark, as an alarming amount of LandRover Discovery's boxed us in. This was compounded by teaming crowds of Jack Wills clad young farmers and loud groups of tweedy old men comparing alarmingly large dogs. Luckily I had my *cough* fake *cough* Louis Vuitton to hide behind, and our Brighton accent has a decidedly posh twang to it, so we breathed deeply and ventured in:

As expected, there were alot of dogs... and khaki... and quilted jackets... and wellies...

But bizarrely, there was an abundance of Indiana jones style hats; a middle class trend in the making methinks.

Back to the dogs:

#Horse/Dog/Chewbacca

#Lurchers + Greyhounds seemed to be the pooch of choice for the discerning farmer.

I was hoping my mother would buckle under the pressure and sheer quantities of cute dogs present and buy my a teacup pomeranian, but alas, she remained resolute :(

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I really wanted this little fella, he looked so sad in his little cage with his tiny tiny ears. I wanted to reassure him that he was more of a bunny than the bigger rabbits would ever be. The looks I got when I asked a trader whether she sold micro pigs aswell was scathing to say the least.

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The food was a massive high point. Natural locally sourced food really is super yummy, and has the added bonus of being great for you too: its a win win situation.

 

We brought alot of ginger spiced tipple and some fab cherry drink that the man said would be fab with champagne AND vodka. Thats me sorted then.

Whisky and Honey Liquer was another find.

#Salivating

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Vegetables were always going to be a key aspect of a country show. Some of the big vegetables were mildly ridiculous (see vast Leek above)

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Can't beat a good tractor.

 

Country types sure know their vintage automobiles. Lots of wicked old cars to enjoy. This was my favourite:

The interior styling was really nifty and era appropriate. Very cute, very English, very quant: a perfect fit for the South of England show. #Want

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Country style:

Mum was loving the classic jeans with quilted jacket tucked into standard wellies. Khaki green was the colour of choice at the fair.

Likewise, I was also favouring a good old quilted jacket. Prevalant in every good high street store this season, definitely a wardrobe staple for the increasingly chilly weather. Worn with my favourite item of clothing- dark blue skinnies ofcouse, and simple white converse. Add a classic Louis Vuitton speedy and a Vivienne Westwood key necklace and you're ready to go!

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So all farmer-ed out, we schlepped back to the carpark with our gourmet goodies and took off back to our urban habitat. We had a fab day out in the fresh air, pretending to be posh and scoffing free samples. Sadly, I never did get my micro pig...

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