A Week In Words

From what I remember, last week was a busy one. I've finally gone back to my job at Topshop but I have been moved down to Topman, where I am now the new Sunday Supervisor. For all that didn't know, I took 4 months leave to go and work in London(but I came home earlier than expected as the job didn't work out, lets just say we weren't on the same wavelength).

On Thursday evening I attended the launch of the new COS concession in Selfridges, Manchester. I got in invite through my other job at Manchester Fashion Network and as it turned out I ended up being the only press person there. The event was to launch the new shop and to preview their A/W collection. As I was the only press there I was given to right to take as many photos as I liked(I spoke to one of COS' PR team and they said they usually don't let people take images, they took exception with me!). I took Hollie as my +1. The concession is only womenswear currently but I personally spoke to COS' Creative Director and told her to sort a menswear bit out.

On the way to the event we got snapped by the multi-talented illustrator/design Kate Mcleish, who is also a friend;

Wearing - J+ Uniqlo Khaki Blazer, vintage turquoise t-shirt, Topman loose chinos, Clarks desert boots.

I'm pretty much wearing that blazer every day, it's linen and unlined so quite thin and perfect for the lead up to summer. It was such a good buy at £39.99. For anyone that may have been wondering me and Hollie have been together for just over 4 years now, still going strong. The only thing that I notice much if I look back at photos of us 4 years ago is that now I have much less hair, I'm trying to grow a beard(early stages of course) to make up for it!


You can see my short write up and images of the COS event here

Swap Shop

So it's Blogger's Swap Shop time...I mentioned in my previous post that I was thinking of doing some kind of swap with my readers, as a way of recycling unwanted things and hopefully it will build up the relationship between everyone. I encourage everyone else to do this, it sort of follows on from Tweet's Pen Pal's.

Anyone can have whichever items they want, but we have to do a trade which is either a fair swap or if you think you have something they I may like, just offer it! If that sounds like you and you want to trade please just comment below and we will go on from there.

So here's what I have on offer;

Books - Mrs Wippy and To Kill A Mockingbird. 

Selection of badges - Including, The Long Blondes, Mickey Mouse, Pac Man...

Necklaces - Both Topshop, big brass boat (TAKEN) and plated anchor chain.

DVD - The Mighty Boosh Live (double disc woohoo) (TAKEN)

T-Shirts, both we work oversized - Green 7-up tee, mens size M.

H & M "High Rollers" tee, mens S, small logo on the front too.

That's all I have found up to know, all items come separately apart from the badges (one person can have them all). I look forward to seeing if anyone does actually want my junk and what everyone else has on offer (it can be anything you want to swap, I like random junk so just offer it. I'm looking for a a new cushion/pillow!)

So just comment below and lets get swapping! It's open to anyone, so who wants what?

Topshop A/W 09 Preview

Here's a sneak preview of the Topshop A/W 09 Collection entitled "Marianne". Topshop always seems to come up trumps when it comes to A/W collections, as I remember the "Wonderland" and "Boudoir" collections from last year being a big hit and pushing the boundaries when it comes to high street fashion. In terms of affordability there isn't many other high street shops that matches the variety, design and fit with a strong fashion forward sense of thinking. The may borrow elements from hi-end designers but after all that is the point of high street fashion. Least the UK based design team put thought into each collection and are well and being taken more seriously now their Topshop Unique range is a fully fledged member of the catwalk elite.

Im excited to see which of this stuff our Topshop receives in the deliveries later on this year, though I do wish Topman would step up their game and start pushing more innovative designs and trends. The should stop looking at "indie music" for inspiration, I'm sick of seeing check shirts, basic cardigans, boring non-skinny skinny jeans, and cartoon t-shirts. Come on guys, expand a little!

Images from Topshop - Insideout