The party and the after party

Glitter nails. Payday purchases. The boss is following me on twitter. The weeknd my new addiction. New phonecase. Catfish tv. Superdrug hot cloth cleanser. Bodeans. SNOW!. Dominoes night in. Anna Scholz S/S 13. Maple and pecan plaits.

My addiction at the moment is instagram. Follow me by searching mckayla :)

Love Michaela

Early Payday treats

I decided to treat myself a little bit earlier (due to discounts) to some new items for my wardrobe. I have noted before on my disco pant dupes from very.com. After 3/4 months of constant wear they are wearing thin and near enough all of the stitching has come undone (this was something that happened the moment I wore them). I visited the new Oxford circus Primark and found these amazing dupes for £16. I had to buy them and they are better than the very.com ones. The fabric is ALOT tighter so it holds you in amazingly and the overall appearance looks better to me. 

I bought these next two items during Asos 25% discount. I did want a cut out shoulder dress too but this had sold out. Instead I opted for these two items. 

ASOS CURVE Bodycon Dress In dobby mesh  (£25 on 26/1/2013.) This dress is simular to the mesh dress I bought. It has mesh arms and mesh covering the dress. This makes the dress sexy without showing too much. I love the shape, the fit and the polka dot mesh on this dress. Basically everything is right with it and I can't wait to rock it.

The next item is the ASOS Curve Exclusive Dip Back Top With Studs (£30 on 26/1/2013.) I had bought this a few months back but the only size available was a 24. I thought I'd buy as I wanted it bigger but size 24 was way too big and I just looked swamped in this style, that had already been made slouchy as a style feature. I waited for ages for Asos to bring this back and fortunately they did. I had um'd and argh'd over this top but with the discount I couldn't resist this purchase. I dressed this with the disco pants and it looked like a perfect outfit for drinks down the pub or a night with the girls and cocktails. 

I'm excited to wear these items out and about in London. The next organised night out I have is Feb 9th but I may have to pop out next (payday) weekend to showcase these items.

Love 

Michaela

Tim Walker

So I've moved to London and I still felt as though I hadn't explored or done anything remotely cultural (I'm not sure you can call drinking every weekend cultural in anyway even if you did dance around iconic places and act like a idiot), SO on the 13th January I thought I'd take a trip to Somerset House to go to the Tim Walker Story teller exhibition (Daily 10.00-18.00, East Wing Galleries, East Wing, Free admission) Supported by Mulberry

I've been lucky to network with a bunch of brilliant plus size ladies and I took the opportunity to finally meet with a girl named Octavia who I'd chatted to for a few weeks. 

We both got on like a house on fire and decided a trip around the exhibition would make a perfect Sunday morning. 

The exhibition its self was amazing. The images were beautiful, some of which I had already saw and some that were completely new to my eyes. The most amazing aspect of the exhibition were the props used within his imagery being there right before your eyes. A replicar spitfire war time aeroplane greated you at the entrance , a giant doll sat in the corner following every move you made stood at the exit to watch you out,  a goulish looking skeleton hung above ready to jump out at you and life size creatures playing musical instruments sat 'partying' in the middle of a confused crowd. 

It really made you appreciate how talented Tim Walker is and how creative his work is. It's not just a photograph he takes but it's an imaginative scene set up to create a real life dream like idea.

The exhibition unfortunately ends on the 27th January 2013 but I would urge anyone in the area this weekend to get there.

Love 

Michaela

Simply Be

I'm currently working with the amazing team for British Plus size fashion weekend. I can't explain how amazing this weekend is going to be so ladies you should get your tickets now!!

The event its self is sponsored with Simple Be. Searching through the site I found a few bits I think I need to buy next month.

(all on site 24/1/2013)

I'm hoping to purchase a few items on the day at bpsfw . My credit card may see a bit of action.

It would still be amazing to see some ladies at the event. Tickets are still available now. Keep checking the facebook page for discounts and news

Love 

Michaela

xxx

Asos Curve want list

(All on website 15th Jan 2013)

Love Michaela

My first week in London

Entering England. Libby and the queen. New home for the next 6 months. Getting lost in Westfield shopping center. New years eve with Nicolle. First day at placement. Oxford circus my other new home. New dress. Cocktails with Josh. Feeling lonely on the tube. Brick lane and burritos. Model fittings and sample cutting.

So I'm finally here in London and I've started my first placement. London living is a bit of an adjustment but I'm finally settled and love it. 

My placement with Anna Scholz is fantastic. The staff and other intern are lovely and I really feel welcomed and as though I fit in. The typical fashion stereotype of people is not always like it is in the movies let's be honest.

I've quickly made a little collage (above) of my week in photos to share with everyone.

I'm hoping to blog a bit over the next week about exhibitions I'm going to and even more about my placement. 

Love

Michaela

xxx