BUSY BUSY BEE

I've been so busy this past week. Firstly, one of my closest friends from home came to visit for a few days. It was so good to see her, being at uni has definitely made me miss my old maties, no offence to the new ones like, there all pretty top too. We went out a few times, starting with the Little Comets gig at The Cockpit, which I loved, its a mint venue, so cool. Then we went on to some legendary yet chavvy place called BED. Yep, that's right, bed. Great name. Totally didn't fit in with our gig attire but never mind eh. We just chilled in our hungover-ness the next day, went out on the night again, then mooched about Leeds on the Wednesday before she had to leave. I had a really lovely few days, despite the hangovers.

As well as that, I've had netball 3 times this week. At the start of uni I went to trials for the uni team and luckily got picked for the match squad. I'm loving playing again, I missed it when I stopped, and its always good to keep fit when your out drinking quiteeee alot and not eating so good. So anyway, we train twice a week and have a match too. We lost our first 17-8 but won our second 28-12, hopefully we can keep that up.

I'm insanely busy with uni work at the moment. The first few weeks seemed really laid back but now the works definitely piled up and I have lots to catch up on over reading week, which is this week coming. I'm hoping to go home at some point this week for a few days seen as everybody in my accommodation has. Should be nice to see the fam, hopefully not too boring, it'll save me some money though at least.

Here's what I wore just to go into town for a little shop today (PS. ignore the netball trainers haha)

Khaki jacket with leather sleeves - Topshop

Chequered shirt - Charity shop

Jeans - Topshop

Boots - Topshop

Bag - Urban Outfitters

Watch - River Island 

Necklaces - Both Accessorize

Nails - Barry M 'Coral'

LEEDS STREET STYLE

One of the first tasks we were given for our course was a live brief from a company called Hebe media. They are a Leeds based creative consultancy who are organising Leeds' first ever digital fashion week. We were asked to go out and take street style photos that represented Leeds style.

I thought it was pretty hard at first, I'm quite shy so going up to people was the main challenge, luckily there were lots of 'fashionable' people milling about so I eventually got the task done after my initial wimping out.

 I loved this look, it was so well put together; very classic and minimal. 

 The above look is the one I chose to send to the company, as we could only choose one. Her outfit was a really good mix of shops, with some of the items being vintage, some from boutiques or market stalls with a few high street things thrown in. The look is quirky and effortless and well accessorised. 

SETTLING IN

This week has been insanely busy, I've barely had chance to sit down never mind blog so after finally getting sorted with uni work and the like I'm sitting down to blog.

On Monday we were given our first brief and then two more as the week went on so work is already starting to mount up, hopefully I'll keep on top of it. One of them involved taking street style photos around Leeds to possibly be posted on a Leeds based communication website. We have to have ten by Wednesday which isn't hard in Leeds, I'm in love with the style of most people here! It's just hard plucking up the courage to ask strangers for their photo, you can tell their thinking 'weirdooooooo'.

The rest of the week consisted of netball training, in which I found out I made the squad after trials, yeyyyy! Then lotsss of student shopping events and therefore overspending...whoops, a few drinks mini session at Mojo, the besttttt cocktail bar ever! and a night out at chavvy favourite Oceana, which was pretty insane. So yes, a pretty busy week.
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This is what I wore for our night out in town. I looked pretty under-dressed in my boots and skirt combo compared to the rest of the room but never mind, I hate wearing heels these days. Sorry about the blurriness of this photo, I have no idea why it is but this was actually the least blurry!

Top - Blue Rinse Vintage

Skirt - Topshop 

Boots - Topshop

Necklace - Primark

Bag - Mam's from yesteryear

CATCH UP

Since last posting, alot has happened. Education wise, I started and completed a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Newcastle College, selected Fashion as a specialism and finished with a Distinction. YEYYYY! This was the most challenging course I've done, way harder than A levels in my opinion and took up lots of time and effort so I was beyond shocked but so pleased when I got my final grade.

During the course I applied to 5 different universities to study Fashion Design and after receiving 4 offers and alot of deliberation I finally decided on Leeds College of Art. I loved the friendly vibe of the college, Leeds as a city is amaaaazing, and the course content really appealed to me.

Which brings me to now, I am currently living in student accommodation in Leeds after moving here 2 weeks ago. Its been a pretty hectic fortnight but I'm settling in well. My halls are nice, I've met some lovely people and I'm in love with Leeds as a place and hopefully as time goes on I'll figure out who I really click with cos if I'm honest I've only found a few so far. But everyone has said that'll come with time, and I agree. Its so hard to become instantly close with strangers in such an intense environment.

So yeah, that's you all caught up I think. Lots of other personal shit has gone down ha but that's all done now and really not worth talking about, everything happens for a reason has become my motto though for sure. I'm really looking forward to getting stuck into my course and I'm so happy to be somewhere new and exciting as opposed to being bored at home.

Anywayyyy, long catch up over, here's an outfit I wore the other day to uni, I'm really liking crazy patterned shirts at the minute. I predict buying quite a few over the next few weeks.

Shirt - Vintage 

Necklace - Primark 

Jeans - Topshop 

Shoes - River Island 

Bag - Vintage

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Okay so I've decided to return to blogging after a brief lengthy hiatus. Mainly because now I'm at uni, I have found myself with alot more time on my hands than normal and all the stressful stuff that stopped me blogging before e.g A levels a and foundation are now done. Also, with me starting a BA hons in Fashion Design I reckon a blog's gunna come in handy at some point and will be beneficial to my studies.
You'll have to bear with me cos blogger has changed quiteee alot since I disappeared so I'm kinda starting from scratch. I'm planning on totally changing the appearance of the blog, its veryyy dated now but that's gunna take time too. Also, I've stupidly left my camera lead at home so it'll be phone photos for a little while.
So yeah, basically just giving those few readers I have a heads up that I'm back, hopefully for good. x

Holiday, oh holiday, best one of the year

Was planning on doing a style snoop on Sunday but I got a little sidetracked with the lovely weather and sat in the garden all day reading various magazines. We had a BBQ, twas very nice and I got a little, okay, very sunburnt.

Also, you may or may not know that I'm finally going on holiday tomorrow. 1 DAY! I'm off to Rhodes with a bunch of friends and I cannot wait. So I've also been spending time gathering together all my things ready to pack. This explains that lack of outfit posts as all my decent clothes are washed, ironed and ready to be packed. No, I still haven't packed yet. Woops. We have a kinda early start as we have to be at the airport for 8am so I'm trying to get everything prepared today.

First thing on the agenda was painting my nails and I thought I might aswell try something different, well, different for me anyway. I used Barry M 'Blue Moon' for the base colour then added a stripe of Nails Inc, Floral Street on top which I outlined with the Black Models Own Wah Nails nail art pen. I'll probably end up changing them a few times on holiday anyway as I'm taking a canny few polishes and I tend to get bored easily.

Anyway, I'll be back in a week with hopefully; 1.)lots of outfit posts from the hols, maybe even some from a few new faces,and 2.) a tan! Ciao x

Elbow patches and mismatched nails

Last night was fun, I did end up slightly sick, probably due to the fact I haven't eaten much so I'm still recovering today. Nothing much going on today, I'm just in the house doing odd jobs so I've gone for a comfy slouchy outfit. I bought the jumper a few weeks back and although I love it, I haven't worn it much because of its weird length which makes choosing what to wear with it hard. However, it so comfy and I do love elbow patches. The top/dress underneath is kinda fancy but with the jumper on top I think the length is perfect for daytime with leggings. The jewellery as always is from Asda, how cute is the owl locket? The nails are Nails Inc Jermyn Street and Marylebone High Street.

Jumper: H&M Top: Topshop Leggings: H&M

Ring and Necklace: Asda Nails: Jermyn St and Marylebone High St, Nails Inc

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Pre-holiday purchases and What I Wore

Went to Newcastle on Monday and got most of the last minute things I need for my hols. Finally managed to find a hat that fits my big head,(granted it is a very big hat, kinda a boater style.) Also got some sandals, jeans and the Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser. Its supposed to be pretty good for clearing up skin I thought I'd give it a try. Also went to Durham today and bought some floral wide leg trousers.

Boater, Sandals and Trousers - All New Look

What I wore today: Floral shirt - Topshop, Leggings: H&M

There might just be a more decent outfit post tomorrow, as I am off out in the evening. x

#009

Fearne Cotton - She's all over our screens this week thanks to the BBC's Glastonbury coverage and is for sure one of the many celebrities that have that 'festival look' down to a T. The DJ and TV presenter has a grunge/rock chick style by day with skinny jeans a staple but she definitely glams it up for the red carpet. Eeeeh and I remember the days when she used to have pink hair and present 'Fingertips'(which btw I secretly loved.)











Also, I've updated my playlist. These are the songs I'm listening to over and over again. x

Back, again!

Apologies for the very long break in blogging. Due to a number of reasons, mainly textiles coursework and exams, which are now thankfully both done with, I've kinda pushed blogging to the back of my mind. I've still been reading my fave blogs regularly though and now, seen as the boring stuff is done and I have a summer of nothingness, hopefully I'll be a more consistent blogger.

My exams went okay, textiles was pretty hard thanks to the teachers actually not teaching us any theory this year and the rest weren't too bad. I've already totally forgotten about them and spending my time getting prepared and ridiculously excited for our girls holiday which is less than two weeks away. I'm off shopping in Newcastle on Monday to buy last minute things for said holiday, and then meeting up with everyone on Thursday for a few end of exam drinks at a friends house.

Here's what I wore today to work. Just a basic outfit really but I thought one was necessary considering the absence.

Top:Topshop Trousers:New Look Chain:Primark Belt:New Look Shoes:River Island


Rings: Asda of course! Nails: Barry M in 'Mint Green' and Models Own Nail art pen

Favourite song at the moment - Calvin Harris ft Kelis - Bounce. Great summer song and the guy on the video's pretty fit, not calvin harris, t'other one. Hope everyone's exams have gone well! There all finished now arent they? Anyway, even if they haven't all gone to plan(like mine) who cares, just enjoy the summer! x

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Catch up

Haven't posted in a while, so a quick catch up is on order, not that anything particularly exciting has happened. I did, thankfully, get onto my foundation course which I'm very pleased and relieved about. Albeit by the skin of my teeth but hey ho. They told me I need to work on my drawing skills. Thing is I can't really draw. Never-the-less, I have been trying, some of my attempts do actually resemble their subjects and I have found myself enjoying it so all is good.

It's half term now so I've been lazing about the house trying (and failing) to complete two history essays, endless textiles coursework and various 'homework' tasks. Have finally managed to sort out my wardrobe which was hideously cluttered and full of crappy old clothes that I never wear. Took me two days but it's done and is looking much better. Forgot to take a before picture but here's what it's looking like now. It's still quite full but compared to before, its a hell of a difference.

Today, I finally, two years overdue, got my eye tested. I already wear glasses but only for watching TV and sometimes (very rarely) at sixth form if I need to see the board and I did start to hate them about two weeks after I chose them. This time round I picked some lovely tortoiseshell patterned specs. Let's see how long it takes for me to go off these.

Okay, there pretty boring but they'll do. Thats if they're even the right ones... I'm not sure? We also booked our girls holiday for the summer. Have I said that before? Well anyway yeah, we're going to Rhodes so party on. Already planning my shopping lists, and with the pictures that have been surfacing from the LOOK show; spring/summer on the high street is looking pretty good.

Apologies for the long post, didn't know I had so much to say. Hopefully there'll be an outfit post up this week and a style snoop on sunday. xxx

I won't just be a puppet on a string

Khaki sheer shirt - H&M
Cable knit cardigan - Urban Outfitters
Camel Chinos - Topshop
Brown brogues - New Look

Apologies for the lack of posts lately. This photo was taken weeks ago when I was kinda on a blogging break so it didn't get posted. Textiles coursework seems to be taking over my life. We're making the toile now so should be starting to make the final product in a few weeks. Went shopping for my fabrics today and I'm pretty pleased. My dress is chiffon with a more structured top and a floaty skirt. I'll also make a belt to cinch in the waist and I've found the perfect fabric for that which also represents my theme. I like my design, I just hope I'll be able to do it justice when I start making it.

Anyway hopefully blogging will be back to normal once my foundation course interview on Wednesday is done. I'm mainly just making sure everything I've done so far is to a good enough standard. Man, I hope I get in. Fingers crossed anyway.

Hope all you Strokes fans took advantage of the free download they put on their website of their new single 'Under cover of darkness'. If you didn't, too late, sadly the offer's over now but here it is if you haven't heard it yet. Thank god they've returned!

Phew

YESSSSS! Exams are finally done. Free at last. Some were okay, some terrible but there's always resits at the end of the day. Hopefully, excusing the endless amount of Textiles I still have to do, this means normal blogging will resume. :) x

#008

Whitney Port With VIVA starting to show the 2nd series of The City this week, and with me watching it religiously, I figured she'd be a good subject for this week's style snoop. She's certainly progressed in the style stakes in her move from LA intern to New York designer. Her outfits choices are always simply put together and very minimalistic. Her style is casual and slouchy but always with a feminine and girly edge. She's always been my favourite out of The Hills and The City casts, she doesn't take herself or fashion too seriously and 'seems' to be a genuinely nice person.

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Taper Jean Girl

Hello lovelies! I realise I haven't blogged for ages and I do apologise. I have been pretty much constantly ill since Christmas, have had exams to revise for and lots of coursework to do. I've also just felt like I haven't really had much to say and a bit lost on the blogging front.

Because of that, with it being a new year, I've decided it's about time I give my blog a bit of a shake up. I've never really liked my blog name, I kinda just picked it in a rush, thinking I would think of a better one, and it just stuck. So, it's new name is Taper Jean Girl. One of my favourite Kings of Leon songs, yes, but also, what appears to be my wardrobe staple, skinny or tapered jeans. As you may have noticed I do tend to stick to Black skinnies in my everyday outfits so I thought the song title is a good description of me and would therefore suit my blog. I've made a simple new header to go with it and so far I'm liking it. What do you think?

Hope you've been having a good start to 2011. Mine's been pretty shit so far to be honest but hey ho, at least it can only get better. x

Overdue

Tada! Found the lead. After my last post I had another good hunt for it and there it was amongst my nail polishes. Of course! Where else would it be?! So anyway, without further ado, my Christmas post, about 4 days late.

Christmas Day was pretty good as far as Christmas days go. Surprised myself by not waking up till 9, I'm normally up first thing, and after waking Dad and the brother up, we opened presents. I loved everything I got, most of it I knew I was getting but Mam did surprise me with a few little things.

My cardigan came on Christmas Eve but I patiently waited till the morning before opening it and even though I don't think I ordered the size I tried on, it fits nicely, not too baggy but not tight. And it's so comfy and warm. Clothes wise I got some topshop basic long sleeved tops, floral pyjamas and a vintage jumper and mittens from the brother (in the end I bought him nothing btw, he wouldn't tell me what he wanted.) Also got the new Ipod Nano, Benitint, some nice shampoo, a curling wand, some books and some marker pens. From my family I'd just asked for money so I ended up with a good amount. Enough to justify indulging in some sale shopping I think. Here's what I ended up wearing.

For our dinner we went to my auntie's. Stayed there till about 4ish then went to visit my grandma who's in hospital. Gosh, that isn't half a depressing place to be on Christmas Day. Grandma was feeling good though so it wasn't too bad though, seriously made me think how lucky I was though. I mean there were loads of people who didn't have any visitors, alone on Christmas Day. :( But as I said she was okay, so it wasn't as bad as I though it would be.

From there we went straight to the my other Aunty's from the other side of my family (the wilder side) and the house was full and pretty crazy. Stayed there for a few hours before finally going home and watching some Christmas TV. The Royle family - so funny!

So overall, Christmas Day was spent in 4 different locations, with many different people, eating way too much food, wrapping and unwrapping many presents, knocking back a few different drink concoctions, and a good few hours of trying to get the Ipod working (I finally succeeded.)

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Hope you all had a lovely Christmas. It's a bummer it's over, but hey, New Years Eve's tomorrow!

I did have loads of posts planned and written, Christmas posts, the lovely presents I received, outfit posts etc etc. But... I seem to have erm misplaced my camera lead and I don't really wanna have loads of posts without photos on. So, bare with me, I WILL find the lead, even though I have been looking since Christmas Day, and normal blogging will resume as soon as possible. :)

Still haven't managed to go sale shopping. Me and mam were planning on going to Newcastle on Tuesday or Wednesday, but I was pretty ill on both days so it didn't happen.

Finally have some plans for New Year I think, hope they actually happen and an impromptu snow shower doesn't ruin them like last year. Hope yours is great whatever you get up to! Okay, back to revision.

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Here comes Santa Claus

Just a quick post to say, hope you all have a great Christmas, that you get to spend it with who you want to, and that Santa is kind to you :)

Now that all of my presents are now wrapped and under the tree, I'm watching the Grinch, again, and feeling very festive.

Today I'll just be pottering around getting ready for tomorrow doing my nails etc. May even fit some revision in seen as though I doubt I'll be doing any for the next few days. Then tonight, I'm off to church like a good little Catholic girl then to an Indian restaurant with some of the family.

Next post will be after Christmas, maybe Boxing Day, maybe the day after and hopefully I'll have some outfit posts and other interesting things to show you.

Until then, Merry Christmas!!!

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Almost done

Finally started the Christmas shopping yesterday and got most of my presents. Only need to buy for mam dad and my brother,cause me and my friends always agree not to spend out hard earned (yeah) and limited cash and just have a little get together instead (which we had last night.) Bought Mam and Dad a CD each then got Mam a Clinique mascara and Dad some slippers. There already wrapped and under the tree. Still don't know what to get my brother. Suggestions of what to buy a 22 year old would be appreciated.

I also bought myself The Grinch on DVD. It was only £3 after all and I've been wanting it for ages. I Then got out of HMV, after making the parents stand outside so I could get their presents, told my mam I'd bought it and her face kind of dropped. She'd bought me it for xmas. Bummer.

Also bought these lovely River Island shoes and this top to wear on Christmas Day.

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Festive fingertips

After breaking up from Sixth Form yesterday, (well officially today but I refused to go in to be a loner in two pointless lessons) I thought I'd do my nails and make them look a little Christmassy. When I say Christmassy, I mean stick a few stars on and add a bit of glitter. So here's the end result.



I used the Nails Inc Victoria & Albert polish and then added bog standard pink glitter and stars and covered with the Nails Inc top coat. I had to add a few top coats to make sure the stars stuck on so hopefully it won't chip and will stay on for a while, well until I decide I'm bored of them!


Christmas is now only 4 days away and I still have no presents. ARGH! However, I'm off to the Metro tomorrow so I should be able to get them all there. Still have no idea what to get though, I'm rubbish at buying presents.

Might have start some revision today. Last year I left it till after Christmas but I really need to do well. 2 of the 3 exams are already resits so I can't mess them up again. I better get cracking!

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