Customised Topshop Rucksack

As I was browsing the Topshop website a few nights ago I came across a rucksack that I reaaaally liked which made me annoyed as I already have a Topshop rucksack and so buying another one would be stoooopid. I quickly had the idea to customise the bag I already have using inspiration from the one off the website.

This is the bag I was inspired by. Image from Topshop.com

 

I just think the vintage floral pattern and leatherette look so cool along with the zips and chunky stitches.

 

This is the rucksack I have, which is still cool. Topshop.com

I found some spare velvet lying around and so decided to tack it to the pockets in a very messy and non-planned way. I was going to use leatherette like the bag from the website but I didn't have enough...

 

I think the deep purple colour of the velvet really stands out against the studs so I'm pretty pleased with what I've done, even if the sewing was very rushed!

staff party!

Wednesday was the staff party and the dress code was named 'smart/casual' which DOES NOT HELP anybody!! So we were all pondering over what to wear - and by all I mean the girls. In the end I had to make a wise executive decision... 

Top and Necklace - Topshop (sale)

Jeans - Zara

Bracelet and Wedges - New look

The wedges you see here I smartly decided to swap for sandals shortly after this photo was taken as they would not have matched the 'casual' side all that well and I thought as though the top dealt with the 'smart' side without much help. In fact... those shoes are still at my mates...

It was a great night btw!!

Topshop skull necklace

I am on this sale hype right now!! I've bought so much stuff this week in the sales and most of it is stuff that I've wanted for ages so I'm well happy with that! One of the things I've bought is this pastel coloured skull necklace from Topshop which I absolutely love and already have loads of outfits planned to wear it with.

woah hi der! (looks weird inside - but so windy k?)

Necklace - Topshop

Blouse - HQ Southend

Jeans - Zara

 crazy neck

Lace socks (over black socks) - New Look

Please ignore the now-manky creepers and focus on the SOCKS MAN. They were only £1 a pair in New Look so I got THREE - purple, mint green and this baby pink colour. WOAH MAN. 

In other news...
Remember when I wrote about my crappy pink CD player that started smoking...? Well my Dad threw it out when I wasn't home - along with The Vaccines album that was in it I might add!! (But don't worry, I quickly got that back!) Anyway... this is my replacement...



The funny thing is this beast actually has a good sound!! I fear I may get attatched...

Studded Topshop rucksack

With my trusty new rucksack; nothing can go wrong! ERM, NOT. I bought this rucksack on Saturday and every day I've worn it since it's rained and I've got soaked because my umbrella broke. Oh well, I'm sure the weather will get better (ewh why I am saying this?) but I deffo feel 2 KL 4 SKL in my neeeeeww rucksack. I've wanted one since before the start of year 11 however only just decided to buy one for the disgustingly geeky reason that my back hurt. yep. I went strutting around various shops - both men and women departments - as well as charity shops but saw this one and knew it was the ONE FOR ME. Even if I hadn't found a nice one I would have bought a plain one and then studded it up big time biatch. I really like it it's just annoying when I want to get something out as I feel as though I have to unload a suitcase or summin... (wot is lyf?!)

Please don't be alarmed by my TRIPLE DENIM - I know that shit cray!

Here I'm wearing my absolutely beloved vintage Levi jacket (it used to be my muffa's) along with some Zara jeans OBVS.

It cost £35 in Topshop but with my TRUSTY STUDENT DISCOUNT I got it for £31 something pennies.

TERRIFIC.