Friday 30 April 2010

I MET GRACE JONES LAST NIGHT!

Well, I'm exhausted with only 2 hours sleep but it was well worth it to meet the very fabulous, Grace Jones last night! Pretty Disturbia, sponsored her after party at MAYA night club in London and it was a fabulous night! I definately made an impression on her after knocking a champagne glass at her feet as I knocked the table with my bag. I am a clumsy oaf indeed. She then shoo-ed me away from her and re-fused to talk to me, wit her 2 bouncers giving me evil stares! I later saw her pointing at me telling someone about the incident so I went over to apologise, explained how I was a fashion designer who sponsored her after show party, and told her what a big fan of hers I was as I gave her a goodie bag of Pretty Disturbia clothing, for which was very grateful indeed and asked for my number! I asked if I could politely have one picture taken with her, to which she agreed but only for one with a light flash.... I got a blurred one atleast! She really was every bit quirky and fabulous in real life as I thought she would be!

Anywho, I wore this to go out in, as a punky glam look, though I do I think I may have crossed over into drag queen/ Hooker territory instead! The dress is the sexy body con Pretty Disturbia number in black £42.99, which I teamed with our armlets also £17.99, with fishnet tights and my Carvella studded leather boots £385 to contrast with some cheap gold earrings from the market for £2!
SO there you have it... the outfit I wore when I got shoo-ed away by Grace Jones. Not too shabby indeed.

Thursday 29 April 2010

EBAY BARGAINS & MOODY FACES!

I look moody as hell on the picture, and I really was'nt feeling it! haha.. O well. It seems I have another thing for animal print again, thus I wear it again- 2 days running!

The top, which you can hardly see is from Topshop and was about £30, I added a white leather belt from River island, with a tutu skirt from Topshop, patterned tights and this new jacket which I bought from Ebay for just £15 and it is one I always wanted from Morgan when I worked there as a teenager but could'nt afford it at £80! I'm so pleased I finally own one- although my expression hardly reflects that!! Anywho, I wore my black rose ring and some over the knee black boots to finish off the outfit!
Now... Time to pack, I'm off to London tonight to (hopefully) meet Grace Jones. TRES excited.

Wednesday 28 April 2010

BACK TO BLACK & ANIMAL PRINT!

Last night I wore this little black outfit to my Dads 60th Birthday meal! You know your truly old when your dad gets a free bus pass... doh.

Anywho, I wore this gorgeous Pencil skirt which I've had years from Jane Norman, teamed with a black vest from Morgan (£19.99- bought back in the day!) with my fave, funky Morgan leather look jacket (which was £80.00)
I accessorised with a few touches of animal print- in the form of this vintage belt which was just 20p on a car boot sale- talk about cheap! I added this simple vintage brown neck scarf, some pointy animal print boots from Office and this DKNY bag which I heart... and of course a little touch of red on the lips and nails! ;)

Tuesday 27 April 2010

VINTAGE BRACES & BIG FACE PRINTS!

Well I'm very excited!!! Pretty Disturbia is going to be sponsoring the Grace Jones Afterparty in London this coming Thursday!!! I'm a big fan of hers anyway, so am tres excited about it all! What an opportunity!....

Anywho, I wore this little outfit on Friday to travel to Edinburgh in. It's an eclectic mis-mash of colours and print and consists of an animal print skirt from Primark, which I got for £5 in a Barnardos charity shop -(Just as much as it was new probably!!) with some high shine leggings, the Pretty Disturbia, hollie face print tee in coral £27.99, with a little blue shrug which I bought from London, Portabello market and some olive green braces which were £3 from Blue rinse vintage in Manchester. Sometimes its great putting unusual colour combinations together and seeing if it works, whether it does or not- its up to you! ;)

Monday 26 April 2010

BLACK AND BLUE BODY CON BRIGHTS!

I hope you had a fab weekend? I indeed had an amazing one! I had a lovely time in Edinburgh and even bought a gorgeous new car!!! Well, when I say its new- its a classic and rare bright red XJRS Jaguar with cream leather interior and walnut dash, and its totally beautiful....

Anywho, I think I've been wearing red so much due to my thoughts on the car so I wore this oober different blue ensemble to break the habit! It consists of the Pretty Disturbia dip dye leggings £22.99, with the matching body con drips dress £43.99, with a jacket that unbelievably matched perfectly, and was originally from Primark a few years ago.
I kept it simple with so much bright blue by leaving accessories to a minimal with a small band ring, and my over the knee black boots. Its not often I wear head to toe royal blue, but what the heck, its nice to be bold and bright sometimes...

Thursday 22 April 2010

SCARLET RED AGAIN & TOPS AS SKIRTS!

Well, I'm completely nervous as I type as I'm going to be on a question panel this evening for an MFN Making it: Fashion design event! I'm not great in front of groups of people and I blush a lot... Not a good combination!

So, yesterday I wore this unusual ensemble to a fabulous burlesque show which consists of a skirt, which is in fact a long top, a black vest which was a dress, and a corset, which is underwear but I wore out anyway!
I could'nt really tell you how much I paid for any of it but I know the corset is Marks and Spencers!
I accessorised with red lippy and some lovely Tiffany beads for a touch of designer style with a mad, mis match of clothes and popped on some high shine patent boots.
Right, time to dash- heres hoping I don't keep up the red theme and blush all through tonights event! eeek.
Wish me luck...

Wednesday 21 April 2010

WAISTCOATS, RED WHITE & SILVER!

Well, its been a busy day today as I'm finishing work at a normal-ish time for once to go to Liverpool for a burlesque show at The Martini Lounge tonight! I can't wait!....

Anywho, I wore this yesterday which consist of a simple red body con dress from Primark £6, with a white leather belt from River Island, and a pinstripe waistcoat (which I don't even remember buying!) Teamed with big red 80's style earrings- £1 from Claires accessories, My big black rose ring from Portabello road market, simple black leggings and some small funky silver shoes from Office!
Now, wheres that sexy red underwear corset I will dare to wear out tonight as a top?....

Tuesday 20 April 2010

CAR BOOTY BARGAINS & FLIP FLOPS!

I wore this little outfit on Saturday to go for cheese and pate lunch at Dukes 92 and onto the Opera house to see a tres fabulous play on at the moment- Hitchcocks, 39 steps! It really is a must see, very funny and cleverly done! ;)

Anywho... this outfit consists of a little strappy dress from Topshop which I picked up from a car boot sale for just £3 with a vintage patent bag which was £1 and unusual black and gold necklace for £1.50- both from tres fabulous car boot sales, and much loved by me!
I popped on some classic black leggings with my primark flip flops which I quickly changed to over the knee, studded carvella boots for the evening, more glamour and warmth!

Monday 19 April 2010

HOT PANTS, SHEER VESTS & ROUGE!

Happy Monday! Well I'm very excited to be in Company magazine today in the "24 hours in the life of you" spread! Please look out for it! Its only small, but still tres exciting and all publicity is good publicity hey!...

Anywho, I wore this yesterday to pop to a car boot sale in, where I picked up many a bargain! The outfit consists of some little denim shorts from Primark over some black leggings, a vest from Morgan and the Pretty Disturbia sheer tattoo print top for £37.99! I had rouge highlights in the form of lippy and nail varnish and accessorized with my rose ring and a gorgeous, patent black vintage bag which was just £1 on a car boot sale! My flip flops were recently bought from primark for £4 and are oober comfy! A must have for the Summer...

Friday 16 April 2010

PRETTY EYEBALLS & BLAZERS!

HaPpY FrIdAy peeps!!! There really is nothing like that Friday feeling is there!? I hope you all have a lovely weekend planned? I intend to get mucho organised this weekend and clear out my many boxes of accessories. I realized in doing the blog, I wear the same jewellery far to much when I own such great pieces!.....

Well, again I'm a day behind so this is what I wore on Wednesday to Ballet, (obviously for ballet however, I ditched the boots, jacket and choker!)
The ensemble consists of black tights and boots with the Pretty Disturbia body con eyeball print vest dress for £34.99- one of our best sellers! I popped on a vintage gold choker from ebay, my chunky rose ring and my hair in a side ponytail and smartened it all up with this fabulous blazer with big shoulders from Primark for £22- I love it!
Proof in what I was saying...I never take that damn rose ring off! doh.

Wednesday 14 April 2010

OLD, GOING OUT GATHERS!

Happy Hump day! I'm looking forward to an evening of ballet as well a meal out with a friend from London tonight so its a busy one, I hope you also have a nice evening planned?

Anywho, this outfit is a tad dressy for the day but I love any excuse to dress up! The black gather dress was £14 from Barnados charity shop on Deansgate- purchased recently, worn over an animal print top I've had since I was about 11 years old! (and its still like new!) I popped on this tatty gold rope belt which was £1 from a car boot sale, and my fave black long suede boots. I accessorized simply with a pink/purple bracelet which was a gift from a friend who got it from a craft market- it really is stunning- how I do love chunky jewellery!
I'm recently getting sent thingS to wear in my blog, which is very kind, so if you want to send me something for me to wear for a mention, please just email info@prettydisturbia.com -Have a lovely evening peeps!...

Tuesday 13 April 2010

ROYAL BLUE RIBBON DELIGHT!

Well, I hope you're having a dandy day and enjoying the sunshine, even if you are cooped inside and sat at a desk! Is'nt it just fabulous to have the light evenings and bright sun shining again after such a long miserable winter?...

Yesterday, I wore this bright little outfit. It seems I am inspired to wear lots of colour now the sun is shining! I love to wear Royal Blue and it's set to be big for SS10 which is why I designed mix and match pieces using the same fabrics for the Pretty Disturbia Spring collection. As left, the vest is a Pretty Disturbia classic, costs £24.99 and is really unusual with buttons and ribbons to decorate. I teamed it with matching royal blue leggings £22.99. I popped with it, the Pretty Disturbia black satin gather skirt £49.99 and a plum shrug which I bought for £10 off Portabello road market in London. I accessorized simply with my Dolce & Gabbana watch and some over the knee black suede boots which I've had years and.. a viola, another big colourful collaboration.

Monday 12 April 2010

RAINBOW SPLASHES & SHRUGS!

I hope you had a super dandy weekend? I had a lovely sunshine filled one in Surrey which was just delightful! It really feels like Spring has now finally sprung with summer not far behind!

This outfit reflects the summery brightness I was feeling yesterday, with a slight hint of fear it might snow again at any point (thus the big winter boots- just in case!)
The halterneck is a classic pink number from Karen Millen for £39.99, teamed with a colourful splash print netted skirt from primark for £15, (purchased last summer). I popped on a turqouise shrug to match from the MFN Designer sample sale for £20 and a chunky necklace again from the sale for just £4. This is a good combination of designer items with discount pieces! How I do love a bargain....

Thursday 8 April 2010

RETRO BOW SHIRTS & BJORK STYLE HAIR!

Well, I'm recovering from another night out last night in old man pubs and a meal in The Modern with another fun evening planned tonight for a secret Taio Cruz gig! I've been out so much since getting back from Egypt, I need another week away to recover...

So I wore this little outfit yesterday which consists of a vintage bow neck shirt from Retro Rehab which was just £7, a tiered skirt from Topshop (many moons ago) with simple plain black tights, high shine boots which I bought in Hungary for £25 and this tight, waist clincher belt which I bought for £10 off ebay. I popped my hair in crazy Bjork style bunches and there you have it.
Now what to wear tonight, I feel like donning something summery as the sun is shining in good ol' Manchester. It may be about time I packed up my fur coat and snow boots after all, What do you think?

Wednesday 7 April 2010

MOODY LOOKS, SPARKLE & SHOULDERS!

Happy hump day all, I don't know about you but I'm still in holiday mode after Easter...doh, I'm just not ready to go back to work, which is'nt good considering the list a mile long screaming to be worked on.

What a moody face I have on this little pic! And to think I wore this last Friday night for my friends birthday. The night started out with pubs in Castlefield and onto 42's which I'm probably a tad old for now but I enjoyed it muchly none the less!
The dress is a lovely body con with big shoulders and sparkle from The Vestry and was £25 in the January sales, I teamed it with black leggings, high shine witchy boots from Hungary and my DKNY animal print bag. I accessorised simply with my big black rose ring which was £3 on Portabello road Market and some more red lippy and matching nail varnish for a touch of colour!
Talking of colour, please look out for an article on me in todays Manchester Evening News with a feature pic of me wearing bright blue! ;)

Tuesday 6 April 2010

CAMEO TEES, FUR TRIMS AND FLORALS!

I hope you all had a tres fabulous and restful Easter? Mine was indeed chocolatey and fun filled, starting with the Pretty Disturbia Launch night last Thursday and ending last night with 2 fun sessions at the Chill Factor! It's amazing what fun you can pack into just 4 days off...

Anywho, I wore this fun little outfit on Sunday when I had a day visiting family and friends. It consists of the Pretty Disturbia cameo style t-shirt in marshmellow £27.99 with a cardigan from Warehouse which I bought for just £3 from a charity shop in Manchester, I teamed it with this little rouched skirt from Primark for £14.99 and some Pretty Disturbia blurred floral print leggings £21.99, accessorising with some high shine knee boots and a chunky silver necklace, red nail varnish and lippy to match a la 50's style!