Always like this

I want to start by saying SORRY there's been a slight lack of posts for the last few weeks, I blame it on a mixture of lots of deadlines at college, and just my hectic life in general, and the whirlwinds of drama it brings with it. Unfortunately it's been slightly unfortunate timing that as soon as I ventured into my new blog, suddenly lots of dilemmas cropped up needing to be dealt with and I felt a bit exhausted and uninspired to blog. But that aside, on with the post! I thought I'd jump on the bandwagon and put together a little 'wishlist' that I've seen so many other bloggers do. Not the most original idea I know, but it'll give me a chance to tell you a little bit about a few of my favourite lesser known online shops and brands which are screaming to be hyped up because in my eyes they are quality. 

1.

The colours in this dress from Silence + Noise are just so rich and gorgeous, and show me an open cut shoulder on any shirt, dress or t shirt and I will be all over it! The only place I've ever seen the brand be sold in so far is Urban Outfitters, but I could be wrong! They're prices are fairly reasonable (the sort of price range you would expect to find in U.O) and their whole aesthetic appeals so much to me personally because of their sharp lines clashed with draping fabrics and edgy distressed denim, it's got a sort of grown up yet still youthful and laid back vibe!
(Picture from: http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/silence-+-noise-print-open-shoulder-dress/invt/5130461121278/&bklist=)

2.

 Okay so yes, this is a boring pair of classic converses. But although I've always owned knock-off replicated styles of the iconic shoe, I've never actually indulged myself in the real deal. This summer I plan to change this, so I am currently scouring the internet high and low for a site that sells them for less than the obvious places such as Office - I know they're there, and if anyone could let me in on the secret it would be much appreciated.

(Picture from: http://www.kickz.com/uk/catalog/search?lastClick=GENDER&pager.currentPage=1&pager.size=32&sorting=DATE_ADDED&filterReset=&campId=&queryString=&topLimitDoublePrice=165.0&priceIgnored=true&priceSetByUser=false&lastBrand=&lastCatg=&selGenders=F&selGenders=K&selTopCatgs=Schuhe&selectedSizeUnitValue=UK&selBrands=con&selLowPrice=8&selHighPrice=42)

3.

This incredibly awesome vintage playsuit with batik design comes from an online shop called Yayer, a site which sells vintage and brand new pieces alongside one another. Although attempting to do this could result in looking like a mish-mash of styles and appearing like an online jumble sale, both sections manage to successfully keep to the same young, quirky and colourful aesthetic - I can very easily forget whether I'm looking at the Vintage or Modern page they're so alike! 

(Picture from: http://www.yayer.co.uk/product/batik-shapes-playsuit)

4.

Erm, so let's just say the 'lesser known shops' rule doesn't apply here, as I am shoving a pair of Topshop shorts in your virtual face! But look at them, high-waisted, bleached out, what's not to love! I particularly like how although they have a bleached effect, they're still a bright vibrant blue, not the typical washed out pale shade you usually come across. Next time I'm in Topshop these are definitely being snapped up - I am in dire need of some high-waisted shorts to nicely accompany all the crop tops I've accumulated recently. 

(Picture from: http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=5333738&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=moto%20highwaist%20hotpants&pageSize=200)

5.

The final piece on my 'wishlist' so to speak, is an amazing eye necklace from online shop Empty Casket. I'm quite obsessed with middle eastern jewellery - or in fact any kind of jewellery which has come from a completely different country and culture - and although all the pieces on this particular site are mass produced, they have some great cultural references such as the use of the middle eastern 'evil eye' symbol which I love, and generally just some pretty awesome bits and pieces! They also heavily use what I will call the skull/cross/stud/spike trend, but in a much more original and tasteful way to what you will ever see in Topshop, who cash in on this trend WAY too much, so much that it's all getting a bit tired now (not that I'm putting Topshop down, of course!). I'm yet to find a piece of Empty Casket jewellery that I don't wish I already owned, and anyone I've shown the site to immediately says, "This is so you!"

(Picture from: http://emptycasket.bigcartel.com/product/eye-necklace)

Keep smiling x