Grunge Yellow

Top - ZARA, "Skort" - vintage (similar here, here and here), Shoes - ASOS, Choker - ASOS, Lipstick - 'Taupe' MAC

Location: Near Estacio de Franca, Barcelona

When we think of typical grunge outfit, it certainly does not consist of a pleats, flatform espadrilles or the colour yellow. However, these are all massive trends this season and as the nineties revival is still rocking out, I thought I would try to make yellow grunge.

I think this outfit really works and that is thanks to the yellow thread running through the tartan, which really brings the look together. This is also the reason that I first thought to pair this super cute yellow tee with pleated detailing from Zara with my beloved grunge-meets-sixties A-line "skort". The dark green sections and tartan pattern of the skort bring the classic grunge elements to the outfit and contrast perfecting with the pop of yellow while adding that extra edge that a simple black skirt just would not quite have done.

I have to admit that I almost threw on my trusty DMs to make sure that the outfit was "grunge enough" but today I am breaking the rules and wearing my super summery yellow (again) espadrilles. Besides, the nineties black choker and dark nude lip certainly make up for the girly shoe choice.

What do you think of grunge yellow? Do you like the espadrilles or would you have chosen Dr Martens?

Pensez d'un outfit "grunge" - j'imagine qu'il ne consiste pas de plis, des espadrilles compensées ou de la couleur jaune? Cependant, ils sont tous super tendance cette saison et vu qu'on célèbre toujours les nineties (AKA le grunge), je voulais porter de la couleur jaune dans un look grunge.

Je pense que ce look marche très bien grâce le fil jaune qui est dans le tartan. Le fil est aussi la raison pour laquelle, au début, j'avais pensé mettre ma jupe/short trapèze grunge/sixties (trop d'éléments!!) avec ce haut mignon avec des détails de plis de Zara. Les sections vertes foncées et le motif à carreaux de la jupe/short amènent les éléments "grunge" à ce look et ils contrastent parfaitement contre la couleur jaune vive, mieux qu'une jupe noire et simple.

Je vous avoue que j'avais presque mis mes Dr Martens préférés pour être sûr que ce look est assez "grunge" mais aujourd'hui je casse les règles en mettant mes espadrilles estivales jaune (encore). De toute façon, le ras-de-cou noir super nineties et le rouge à lèvres chair foncé surpassent cette choix de chaussures féminines.

Que pensez-vous de la couleur jaune en mode "grunge"? Vous mettriez plutôt des espadrilles ou des Dr Martens?

Izzie x
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Youtube: Monthly Vlog - May in Barcelona

Hello huns! I apologise that I have been a bit absent this week - I have been feeling a bit demotivated and overwhelmed by life right now but I'm getting back into the swing of things! 
During May I documented what I got up to in Barcelona - some mundane things, some exploring the city and some general chatting to the camera. I would love to know what you think - is the video too long? If so, then would you prefer fortnightly vlogs? Would you like to see less chatting and more stuff out in the city? Or perhaps you love it how it is! I'm new to this life vlogging so I'm open to your comments!
Happy Sunday and Happy Bank Holiday Weekend to you UK readers! 
Izzie x
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The Rules Of Double Denim

Jeans - & OTHER STORIES, Denim shirt - vintage (similar via ASOS or NEW LOOK), Shoes - CONVERSE, Sunglasses - RAY BAN
Location: Poble Nou, Barcelona

I have long been a fan of double denim. I think that it can look really cool if you wear it right, making sure that the two tones of denim compliment each other – otherwise you risk looking like an unstylish French man from the late noughties. Of course double blue denim is always harder to get right so if you don’t feel like taking the risk, take two contrasting colours and rock double denim in disguise.

The simplest way of achieving this is by choosing a black or white pair of jeans and styling it with a blue denim shirt or jacket. Today I am going for full on spring double denim in my gorgeous cream coloured jeans and a sleeveless vintage denim shirt, tied at the waist. The look is completely brought together by the fact that both pieces have embroidery detailing, which, as I have mentioned before, is massive this season. Finished off with my trusty Ray Bans and Converse, I am ready for a sunny Saturday afternoon strolling around the quieter streets of Poble Nou in Barcelona.

What are your tips for rocking double denim this season?

Ça fait longtemps que je suis fan du double denim. Si vous le portez bien, je pense que le double denim peut sembler génial. Il faut que les deux tons du jean aillent bien ensemble, sinon vous risquez paraître comme un homme français des années 00s. C’est sûr qu’il est plus dur de porter le double denim bleu du coup si vous ne voulez pas prendre le risque, prenez deux couleurs contrastées et portez le double denim comme cela.

La façon le plus simple est de choisir un jean noir ou blanc et le porter avec une chemise ou une veste en jean bleu. Aujourd’hui, je vous montre un look double denim parfait pour printemps en portant mon jean crème et une chemise en jean sans manches, noué à la taille. Ces deux articles vont super bien ensembles surtout parce qu’ils ont des détails de la broderie – une super tendance cette saison. J’ai fini le look avec mes lunettes de soleil Ray Bans et mes Converses et voilà, j’étais prête pour me balader dans le quartier plus tranquille de Poble Nou à Barcelone, le beau samedi dernier.

Quels sont vos conseils pour pouvoir porter le double denim ?

Izzie x

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YouTube: My Wardrobe Staples

Happy Sunday! Sunday morning means a new video and today I'm talking about my wardrobe staples. I admit that it's not a super original video but often these are the most popular! All items and similar items are linked below the video. I hope you enjoy!

Izzie x

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Stripes, Naturally.

Dress - ZARA, Leather jacket - ASOS (old - similar HERE), Boots - ASOS, Bag - vintage (similar HERE), Hat - vintage (similar HERE)

Location: Barceloneta, Barcelona

I have been racking my brains for something interesting to say about this outfit; however, I think that because this outfit came so naturally to me, without requiring much thought, perhaps that it why I have little to say.

I picked up this super cute striped dress in Zara recently when on search of monochrome pieces for a YouTube lookbook that I am working on. I was instantly drawn to it, of course because of the stripes but also because of its sixties style mini length and collar detailing. Naturally, I paired it with my black Chelsea boots, fun tassel socks and a baker boy cap.

Also have you noticed that I am wearing a bag in these photos?! What a rarity I know! Being a shoe person, I hardly ever buy bags but I thought this vintage cross body one went perfectly with this leather laden sixties look.

What outfits just come naturally to you?

Je cherchais quelque chose de spécial à dire sur ce look mais je pense que la raison pour laquelle je n’ai pas beaucoup d’idées est parce que c’est un look vraiment ‘moi’ – il ne fallait pas en penser trop pour le créer.

J’ai pris cette robe à rayures super mignonne chez Zara quand je cherchais des pièces monochromes pour un lookbook YouTube sur lequel je travaille. Immédiatement, je l’ai kiffée – bien sûr grâce aux rayures mais aussi parce qu’elle est du style sixties avec sa forme mini et ses détails de col. Naturellement, j’ai mis la robe avec mes bottines Chelsea, des chaussettes fun frangées et une casquette.

Vous remarquez que je porte un sac à main dans ces photos?! C’est rare je sais! Moi, je préfère acheter des chaussures, du coup je n’ai presque jamais des nouveaux sacs à vous montrer dans des photos. Cependant, je pense que ce sac vintage va bien parmi ce look sixties en cuir.

Quels looks portez-vous facilement, sans penser trop à les créer?

Izzie x

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10 Reasons to Move to Canada Right Now

Welcome to the second instalment of my lists that I hope will help me organise my thoughts and decide where to move to next. Back in March 2015, Lewis and I applied for working holiday visas for Canada but were put about 2,000^th on the waiting list, so after not hearing anything by September last year, we decided to move here to Barcelona. You’ll never guess what. Two weeks after we arrived in Barcelona we got to the top of the waiting list and so we proceeded to sort out our paperwork for the visa. At the time we were extremely hyped but that has since died down seeing as we stayed in Barcelona. If we go to Canada, it would most likely be to Montreal so with that in mind, I give you my ten reasons to move to Canada right now.

1. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

2. I could have a stopover in Iceland on the way to Montreal, ticking off number one on my TRAVEL BUCKETLIST 2016.

3. I could casually take weekend trips the US of A – I’m imagining regular weekends down to NYC and Boston…

4. I could experience living in a completely different climate – come winter, bring on wool lined Dr Martens and the sassiest of faux fur coats.

5. I could speak French again on a daily basis – although hoping to not pick up a quebecois accent (no offence guys!).

6. I could experience a different culture – a mix of North American and Europe cultures sounds pretty special!

7. I could (hopefully) get a decent job because I speak the languages.

8. Rumour has it that Canadians are some of the friendliest people on Earth. 

9. Canada actually welcomes immigrants rather than finding any possible way to close its borders.

10. England, Europe and America seem on a path to being pretty fucked so why not try a country that has an outstanding reputation for quality of life?

Izzie x

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Embroidered White Jeans

Jeans - & OTHER STORIES, Top - ZARA, Shoes - CONVERSE, Sunglasses - RAY BAN
Location: Poble Nou, Barcelona

I have been on a mission to find a pair of white/cream jeans ever since last spring. We all know how hard it can be to find a pair of blue or black jeans that fit and look good, so just imagine the trauma that comes with white jeans shopping. I had pretty much given up hope until I came across this gorgeous pair of embroidered jeans. I first saw them in black and thought 'these are nice', but when I came across them in cream, I almost died and went to jean heaven.

Just looking at them, I knew instantly that they would look perfect with my new flared sleeve top from Zara, which I have been struggling to style up, and with Converse, thanks to their cropped length. Even though outfits thought up in one's head do not always work out in real life (this is one of the most stressful things I find about blogging), luckily I think I was bang on the money with this one.

Embroidery is a big trend for spring/summer 2016, as are big and flared sleeves, and you can easily inject these into an outfit, whatever your style. Of course embroidery and flares are typically boho but in today's outfit, these details just add that something special to what is not a boho look at all, but a minimalist look. I think these two pieces work especially well together because the neckline and the top of the jeans are kept plain while the detailing is concentrated to the sleeve/hem area.

Are you adding a bit of boho fun to your wardrobe this season? And how?

Depuis printemps dernier, j'étais déterminée de trouver un jean blanc/crème. Vous savez bien qu'il est difficile de trouver même un jean bleu ou noire qui vous va, alors imaginez la difficulté de faire du shopping pour un jean blanc. J'avais presque abandonné l'idée quand j'ai vu ce jean de broderie anglaise magnifique. Au début, je l'ai vu en noir et je me suis dit qu'il est joli. Cependant, quand je l'ai vu en crème, je suis tombée amoureuse. 

Toute de suite, j'ai su qu'il ira super bien avec mon nouveau haut de Zara avec des manches pattes d'eph et des Converses - grâce à sa forme courte. J'organise des looks souvent dans ma tête et ils ne marchent pas tous le temps en réalité (c'est ce qui me stresse d'être bloggeuse) mais aujourd'hui, je pense que j'ai gagné.

La broderie et des manches pattes d'eph sont à la mode ce printemps/été 2016 et je vous promets que vous pouvez porter ces tendances avec n'importe quel style. Normalement, on associe de la broderie et des pattes d'eph avec des looks boho mais aujourd'hui, ces détails ajoutent quelque chose de spécial à un look qui n'est pas boho, qui est minimaliste. Je pense que ces deux pièces marchent si bien ensemble parce que le décolleté et le haut du jean restent simple pendant que les détails se concentrent sur les manches/le bas du jean.

Vous allez porter des pièces boho cette saison? Et comment?

Izzie x

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YouTube: Bristol Vlog

Hello and Happy Sunday!

Today's vlog has been a long time coming. Back in February I went back to my hometown of Bristol for about a week and I documented what I did! However, fashion weeks and other travelling seemed to take precedence but now it's Bristol's turn and I am super excited to spread the Bristol love with you all.

This was actually the first vlog I shot when I first got my Olympus Pen camera and it was also my first go at travel/life vlogging! I hope you enjoy it and that it inspires you to visit the beautiful city of Bristol!

Izzie x

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Styling Blue Jeans And A White T-shirt

 Jeans - (vintage) LEVIS, T-shirt - secondhand, Shoes - ASOS

Location: El Born, Barcelona

Some days all we want to do is throw on the nearest tee and pair of jeans and be done with it. Yep, we all have lazy days but it is easy to pull off this simple combination if you have one stand out piece in your outfit. That could be a t-shirt with a bold print; a pair of jeans with detailing such as embroidery or frayed edges; or some sassy, sassy shoes. Accessories are also a great way to spice up a basic outfit, like some chunky, colourful sunglasses or a statement bag.

For me, there is nothing more effortless than a t-shirt and jeans combo and today I wearing the most basic of basics – blue jeans and a white t-shirt. Forgetting the gorgeous shoes for a minute, these particular two items go so well together because they are both classic. The jeans are super high-waisted, straight leg Levi’s and the t-shirt is no nonsense, simple and hangs loose perfectly out of the jeans.

Following the aforementioned rules, I have opted for a statement shoe to jazz up this casual look. I will warn you now that these amazing yellow flatform espadrilles will be featuring A LOT on the blog over the summer months because, as seen here, they add that something special to any outfit! All I need now is an oversized straw beach bag and I’d be saying, Jane Birkin eat your heart out.

Il y a des jours quand nous ne voulons que mettre un jean et un t-shirt et voilà. Nous sommes tous paresseux des fois mais c’est facile de porter cette combinaison simple d’un jean et un t-shirt si vous mettez une pièce spéciale. Genre un t-shirt à motifs vifs, un jean déchiré ou avec de la broderie, ou des chaussures magnifiques. Un autre moyen de pimenter un look basic est d’ajouter des accessoires comme des lunettes de soleil colorées ou un sac à main unique.

Pour moi, il n’y a rien plus facile qu’une combinaison d’un jean et un t-shirt et aujourd’hui je vous montre le plus basic – un bleu jean et un t-shirt blanc. En oubliant des chaussures pour l’instant, ces deux articles vont super bien ensemble parce qu’ils sont classiques tous les deux. Le jean est un Levi’s droit avec une taille super haute et le t-shirt est simple et il se porte super bien ample, serré à la taille par le jean.

En suivant les règles susmentionnées, j’ai mis des chaussures spéciales pour animer ce look décontracté.  Je vous préviens maintenant que ces espadrilles jaunes compensées seront sur le blog beaucoup pendant été parce qu’elles ajoutent un je ne sais quoi à une tenue, comme je vous montre aujourd’hui ! Maintenant, j’ai besoin d’un sac en paille et je pourrais rivaliser avec Jane Birkin.

Izzie x

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