Combining surfer-chic with city-cool and all under one very, very stylish roof.
Eliza? Shall we go on?
I guess my style is very laid back - I just try not to overthink it.
I'd say I'm a mix of washed-up and beachy but then meets the city and I always aim to get the staple pieces right; a good jumper or a good pair of jeans, as well as choosing the right cut and shape. My travels have influenced my look a lot and I like to keep and collect elements of holidays in my outfits.
Overall I think I have quite an eclectic and nostalgic style.
You could say so yeah. So far I've been to South East Asia, Southern Africa and Western Europe, mainly so in Portugal, which has some great scenery - perfect for capturing amazing photos.
When I was in Thailand I found a lot of stunning jewellery and hand-made leather pieces, and whilst in Africa I picked up some beautiful printed cloth and loads of hand-crocheted garments.
I do sometimes dream of becoming a Buyer. Sourcing out amazing things and then bringing them home - I just the love warm climates and the customs that come with them.
In the future I really fancy the US. Start off in San Fran and go right around Arizona through to Texas. Think of the second-hand little gems you could gather!
I'm generally inspired by the Wild West and retro America. I've always, always been in love with the 1970s and skate, surf and beach culture so yeah, I'd say I think there is an essence of each of these things in the way I dress. My style icons... Farrah Fawcett circa the original Charlie's Angels! Her and probably any mermaid, any pirate and any cowgirl!
I've lost count! Last time I checked I had about twenty?
I was only sixteen when I got my first one and to be honest I very much dislike it but I don't regret it.
Tattoos represent chapters in our lives, and shouldn't necessarily be hated on!
I do have many favourites though and I don't think I could choose just one. A lot of my tattoos represent the sea because I grew up by and lived along the coast until I was eighteen. I have a lot of random stuff too, of course. I'm particularly found of my hand tattoos as they're the ones I see the most - I can't escape them!
I love to soften them up by always having my nails coloured and piling on interesting bracelets and rings.
In a way I'm blessed as my sister and god friend Ben are the ones who often get to tattoo me!
It's definitely a bit of both. Celebrities will forever continue to start off trends - that's pop culture. Still though, there is a definite impact from the fashion and art worlds too.
I sure hope people's opinions have changed?!
Surely by now tattoos don't just represent scallywags and naughty boys?
Tattooing is another form of expression and incorporates into fashion very nicely.
I love, love, love the juxtaposition with tattoos and premium dresses on women. It's wonderful to see and really breaks that cringe mould that only tattooed people are all rock and roll ya know? And with soft tailoring, I love the way the clothes smarten up the tattoos and yet all at once the tattoos are roughening the clothes back down.
Well I studied Fashion Promotion at UCA Epsom, whilst also doing some odd spots of interning and assisting all in fashion based environments.
I've always been a visually expressive person and have had a keen eye for things. I find it fascinating that if we want to, we can all express and create identities and characters through the way we dress - it's very powerful.
Although I do have strong interests in photography; soon after graduating I found myself falling into styling work. It came so naturally to me so I just went with it.
From there I went travelling and muddled through some styling work until I finally enjoyed my role with Topshop - I've been a stylist with them for a year now.
Fuck! It's a dream.
The start to every morning is like a fashion show. It makes getting up to the sound of an alarm completely worth while! To see the thought and total consideration go into each innovative 'Outfit of the Day' is inspirational and very exciting.
All the gals at work each have a complete uniqueness and that alone makes it a really creative place to be.
I get struck on a daily basis and am literally kept on my toes! Here there is never the fear of falling stagnant, it's always so new and fresh.
I would love to dress... the US models Audrey Kitching and Kelley Ash and I think Solange Knowles - I reckon I'd have a lot of fun too.
I can definitely see beyond my own style and enjoy taking a step into someone else's when I'm working with them.
A fedora, good jeans, chunky knitwear, and boots complete with a Cuban heel.
I'm going to enjoy this season's colour palette of deep browns, red wines, camels, tans and forest greens. As for fabric? I want suede, snake skin, leather, good old knitwear and denim.
Drinking tea, taking photos and laying about with my cats!
I listen to a lot of funk, soul and 1960s psychedelic surf music, all whilst dreaming about the beach and good parties.
I'll browse Etsy, collect nice images on Pinterest and see the ol' boyfriend and friends.
I'm very peaceful.
Laid back vibes all the way!
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