What makes you happy? | 09/08

I've been thinking a lot recently about these past few months and how they have been challenging in many ways, but also filled with wonderful happy times.

Here's a few that I thought I'd share with you all;

July 5th

Last month I went to Brighton for the day with my Sister, Her Boyfriend and our friend Emma.

We sat in the sun and walked about, but then I went for a little stroll on my own through the lanes and went to Snoopers Paradise (tut heaven!) and honestly, I really enjoy my own company sometimes! Just being able to take your time to look around places and not worry about anyone else is nice!

August 7th 

This is Ella Masters. We me through my awesome boss Ree Ree Rockette and honestly she's probably the most honest, down to earth person ever? We have so much in common and always manage to share a giggle. We also love to shop, which is... y'no my fave thing! Isn't it weird how people who are just like you kind of just turn up in your life and make loads of sense? haha.

August 7th

I met Ella in Camden for coffee on this day, I've fallen back in love with coffee again. We have a love-hate relationship with each other, sometimes I get the shakes and panic; sometimes I just buzz my tits off.

Also Camden, why do I neglect you for Shoreditch? You're just as lovely! 

April 30th

On April 30th I had my first day at Rockalily Cuts. I had fallen out with Hairdressing after I had my confidence knocked by someone I admired. BUT one day I found Ree and Ree found me. Now 3 months on here I am! I'm doing more hair than I ever have before and more importantly I can be myself! I'll be qualified early next year, and until then I'm loving every second. Working in London is beautiful, exciting and always different. I am so so content.

ciao x

Guess Who's Back!

Hello you adorable, lovely lot!

I'm back; I've pulled up my socks with cats on, dusted off my blog and here I am ready to make it into everything I always wanted it to be!

This blog will now be an extension of myself- of my think-box
(or brain to normal people). I want to write about things that make me sad, happy, excited, angry & enigmatic. I want to write about days out, movies I've seen, dates I've been on and bloody great bargains I've found. 

Finally I'll actually do it, I'm not embarrassed to be totally transparent anymore.  

SO, A re-introduction of myself:

Hello, My name is Josephine. You can call me Josie. I'm 21 soon to be 22 in August and I'm a single independent woman paying my own damn Netflix. I'm obsessed with cats, I say hello to the same 5 every morning when I walk to the station. I also really really really love garlic. Garlic on everything.

I've attempted many careers in my short live thus far; Shop Assistant, Seamstress, Theatre Tech, Waitress, Musician, Teaching Assistant & Photographer. I've finally settled into something I really really love; Hairdressing.

I worked at Not Another Salon for half a year and It was interesting to say the least, but it gave a me a good nudge into the world I now know and love. I'm now at home at the wonderful Rockalily Cuts, training as a proper apprentice hairdresser and loving every second. 

I'm sure I'm not amazing at it all just yet, like many things in general. I still can't boil rice. That's a bloody skill that is. I'm just trying to get all of this adult-y stuff figured out y'no?

Fancy Joining me? 

Josie 

Photo Diaries | One |

Hello!

Today I thought I'd start a new section of my Blog where I post a few of my favourite photos from the weeks past. So here's a few photos from January to now!

| Black Moth Barbers |

My temp workplace over Christmas, absolutely loved it. Brilliant Haircuts & People.

|This Shop Rocks!|

Another Brick Lane treat, Finding a type writer with Jack & the only letter pressed down is J? LOVE.

|Portobello Road|

Jack took me on a Surprise trip to Portobello Road! I've never been before It was lovely. 

|Two Happy Beans|

Can you believe that I went into the Charity shops and bought nothing and Jack came out with an American Apparel T-shirt & a Topman Coat?! In WHAT world?

|Dansette|

My Record Player, I got some Records over Christmas : Florence & the Machine - How big, How Blue, How Beautiful | Kate Bush - Lionheart.

|All About that Bass|

Speaks for itself. P.s. how cool is my Pull & Bear coat?!

|Kathryn Ursula|

In the process of being tattooed by the lovely Kathryn, she is exceptional. I love her!

|Gypsy Woman|

My new tattoo, I'm in total love with it!

Have a good week!

lovelove

xxx

SEPTEMBER CATCH UP | WHOISJOSIEWHO

Hello!

I've been away for a little while and I do apologise, I lost my motivation for blogging and ended up hitting the wall completely when it came to things to write about.

I've decided to keep blogging though! New beginnings approach where I'll be starting University and I'm super excited.

I'll still be posting where I can about fashion but you may see more costume design and practice posts crop of from time to time!

Swoon did so well over the summer that I'll be designing a Winter range too, so keep peeled on my instagram and the Swoon instagram (@sisterswoon) for updates!

lovelove

xxxx

OOTD | Welcome to SHOREBITCH

Before I begin this OOTD I'd like to say i'm 100% joking with the Title & Title Picture. hahaha

I met my girl Alana in Shoreditch for Cocktail hour yesterday & we passed this awesome wall so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to be like a real blogger with an interesting OOTD background lool.

I kept It simple but cute because ALAS we were not out-out.

I'm wearing my Sisters 2004 915 New Look Jean Jacket (who knew she was such a fashionable 14 year old?) with a Floral Kimono Shirt underneath for a bit of snazz (£1.50 from Sue Ryder).

I opted for Skinny Jeans which are from Primark, These are my go to High Waisted Jeans and I'm on pair number 2! 

SOMEBODY CALL VOGUE.

The usual suspects here Accessory-wise, Black sunnies from Primark (£1) & My Trusty Topshop Satchel!

Simple flat shoes Complete the 'look' which funny story I wore to be comfortable & ended up with a cork board push pin through my shoe and in my foot! OUCH.

Here's some Pictures of the Cocktails at Chico Bandito. It was Happy Hour and Cocktails were £3.50 & Ofc it being a Mexican place we had to have nachos! MUCH RECOMMEND!

<3

I'm Carrie Bradshaw at LAST! Cosmopolitan.

Seeing the Nachos again is making me hungry... they were Spicy Beef Nachos too...mmmmm

This was a peach something or something... IDK it's Alcoholic and I LOVED IT.

lovelove

xxx

✿ SWOON SS15 ✿ Handmade Vintage Fashion ✿

Hello!

Today I have something really exciting to tell you about!

For the past few months I have been working on a Brand of Vintage style clothing, all from my bedroom! It explains why I've not been the best at posting regularly on here!

SWOON - A sub brand of Sisters of The Swoon, Is my baby. I've worked so hard on designs and swatches, moodboards & really made sure I've created something to be proud of!

All of the clothes are Handmade by me in 'Studio Swoon' AKA My bedroom haha, & I put lots of time and love into each garment!

I'll be launching my Brand on DEPOP on the 1st of May, So make sure you follow me on there & make sure to follow my store instagram for updates! I'll also be doing a giveaway in a weeks time so make sure you enter!

DEPOP STORE:

http://www.depop.com/en/whoisjosiewho

SWOON INSTAGRAM:

https://instagram.com/whoisjosiewho/

MY INSTAGRAM:

https://instagram.com/sisterswoon/

Here's some photos of what's to come!

✿ SWOON CAPSULE PIECES ✿

I really am so excited for this new adventure, I've worked really hard on it & I'm so in love with every piece!

I hope you love it too!

lovelove

xxxx

OOTD | Keep it healthy |

Hello chaps! 

Im doing a terrible job of keeping up with my schedule but here's what i'm wearing today!

It's a warm day today, summer is coming! So I just threw on a casual combo to hang out with my Best Friend Aaliyah.

Smelling some leaves. hahaha

I'm wearing:

Sunglasses

Primark

Ribbed Crop Top

Primark

Floral dress (as skirt)

Primark

Tights

Primark

Converse

Simmi Shoes

I paired this with my Topshop Jean Jacket, It's my summer coat!

Converse!

Hope you enjoyed! I'm off to sew & listen to Warpaint on my Record Player!

lovelove

xxxx

OOTD | The Vintage Flares |

Hey Lovelies! 

I'm back this Monday with a very on Trend OOTD for you! Unless you've been hiding under a rock you may have noticed that SS15 is HIGHLY influenced by the 1970's! 

I'm really loving this trend as it means I get to raid my mums wardrobe for all of her vintage accessories! 

I thought i'd focus on some Denim Flares today, they're everywhere from the catwalk to celebrities & I managed to bag myself this pair for only £1.50!

Yet another cracking charity shop find you'll agree, They were a Size 16 but using my whizzy seamstress skills they were a Size 6 in ten minutes!

Don't be dismayed to leave something behind because it's not your size, alterations can easily be made!

Paired with my flares, I put on my Striped top from H&M. I love this top it's a staple, I love anything with stripes on! 

I've also Popped on some black platforms from Primark too, for a bit of height as I'm a mini person! 

I'm wearing my Mum's Vintage Faux Snakeskin belt from Biba. (Swoooooooon)

I love this belt i've been nicking it since I was 13 haha!

My wide-brimmed Trilby hat is from Topshop! I'm lucky that my Sister let me have this one.. It's wonderful and I would never of been able to afford it! Anyone else love Topshop but won't buy anything unless it's in the sale? haha!

Hat closeup! Also new Fringe-ness! I love it, I've had two people tell me I look like Suki Waterhouse! SUCH COMPLIMENT. 

That's all for today! What bargains have you picked up from Charity Shopping that's on trend this season?

lovelove

xxx

OOTD | Lazy Girl |

Hey guys!

I'm bringing you my weekly OOTD one day late today apologies! I've not been feeling so great, and i'm still not feeling so great at all! But I couldn't bear to miss a week so I got myself dressed today and took some photos!

This outfit is a super lazy & comfy one, easily worn with Converse which was my choice today or Dr Martens, a Hoodie & Jean Jacket!

It was sunny too so I grabbed some Sunglasses because any excuse!

I didn't feel all into the posing nicely thing so I threw some of my modelling poses in there because i'm a proper legit real life model.

-What i'm wearing-

Sunglasses

H&M

Checked Shirt

Traid (Primark)

Vintage Crop Top

Charity Shop

Jean Skirt

Monki

 Tights 

Primark

Converse

Simmi Shoes

Totally crap post I know! But yolo and all of those things.. Time to get back into bed and continue wallowing in self pity!

lovelove

xxxx