Hennes & Mauritz. And Maison Martin Margiela.

Before I get to the main point of the post, before I am sure to loose a few blogger readers (read it once, read it 100times etc), I just have a quick comment about H&M. Or rather Hennes & Mauritz, the brands actual name. Who knew? Anyway its kinda slacking. Not in design, half my wardrobe and more is H&M. But quality? Primark's items are lasting longer with me lately! Honestly, two jumpers, one skirt and a few more items down, all with holes in. Its not good. 

If any other bloggers can admit they haven't heard of Maison Martin Margiela- I AM PROUD OF YOU. I know I hadn't  and it would be great to find out I wasn't the only one. So on seeing the adverts I got excited, as some of the clothing looked pretty crazy but fun. So I googled them. For those who don't know the brand heres a little info.

"Maison Martin Margiela, was originally established by Belgium born designer Martin Margiela in 1988. This was after he had worked for Jean Paul Gaultier (the guy who does the AMAZING Diet Coke bottles); then being promoted to the creative director of the Hermes womens line (they specialize in scarves, remember the Devil Wears Prada?). The Maison Martin Margiela brand uses some of the most simple designs with a twist, being both current and fun as well as classic. Sadly the man himself, Martin Margiela resigned as creative director in 2009. Since then, the fashion house publicly named a new creative director, but they still remain true to Margiela's quirkiness."

So anyway if you follow me on twitter, or have my actual facebook (going to make a blog page for it soon!), you will know how crazy I went over their range for H&M them the other day. Seriously. 

Faceless watch, sweet-wrapper bag, and perspex heels anyone? Love them ones,as well as the black two sides dress. Can't see me wearing that one in Essex though, bit too 'out there'.

So here's my early morning fashion story.  I knew I 100% wanted the leotard/bodysuit. The weird one, skin colored  with the added addition of a black bra on it. Just to be confusing.  (FYI its from the brands Spring/Summer 2007 collection), Check it out here!

Woke up early, when I was due in college late (DEDICATION!). Went to the H&M website, and then sat for half an hour waiting for the collection to go online. 9:00am happened  And I was staring at a screen saying 'coming soon'. Sat another 20mins. Then tried clicking on something. Panicked, but then it eventually worked! Selected my size, added to basket, went to checkout. AND THEN THE SITE WENT DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE. you what? Honestly, was close to breaking down here. Got ready for college etc, and when I came back to the laptop it was back online, and my bodysuit was in the basket still. 10mins and £29.99 later, I was on my way to college. Hallelujah.

In the spirit of early christmas (you know, songs on the radio, the adverts in November etc) instead of love-

 I SEND YOU MY MERRY LOVE AND HAPPY KISSES. 

(Love)

Sophh Elizabeth.

Marilyn meet Sandy. + personal bits.

So today (ITS HOT) I managed to mix both the Classic Marilyn Monroe standing over the air vent look, as well as Sandy from Grease. Well the film Grease in general at least? Maybe? 

Scroll down for the outfit post itself or just keep reading!

And now for the personal bits. 

I wanted to share this so my family and friends are kept up to date, and if any of you are interested or have any worries of their own, it may help. 

As you all know (if you read this bit) I suffer with alot of stomach problems, and alot of them are similar to what my mum had too - which is Endometriosis. Basic explanation is that it makes periods alot worse, and it can make you unable to have children (depending on how bad it is-majority of the time laser treatment and surgery can sort this). .
 Anyway the only way to 100% diagnose this is through a laparoscopy (camera going into my stomach), and for years I've wanted this, so I can finally know if I do have it, or if I don't (since I was little its been a mahoosive worry of mine, that I might not be able to have children). So my GP FINALLY sent me to a Gynecologist, and after examining me is putting me on a 'temporary menopause' for three months. If the symptoms go, I'm likely to have it, if they don't I still might have it but a lesser chance. That and a Pelvic/Abdominal scan in a few months. 

Depending on the results of the two I might get the laparoscopy, which will be a big relief. As I next see her in December (DAMN YOU NHS WAITING TIME) I'm guessing it will be around February time that I'll finally get the results- If I'm lucky!! I'll definitely share my experiences in a bulk post or just in little sections like this to keep you all up to date!

To those who have been, are or will be here for me I just want to say thankyou- you ALL mean the world to me.

  

  

  

 
  

Dress: Primark

Shoes: Primark (new season for shoes that look designer they are a massive bargain at £12!)

Belt: River Island (from a playsuit)

Bag: Topshop

Sunglasses: Primark

Snake Bracelet: Primark

Ring: Miss Selfridge

Enjoy the summer!

Love, 

Sophh Elizabeth.

Sex and The City of London's Shoes.

Repeat after me; Sophie is a bad blogger and should be shunned. (Well please dont but you get the idea). With exams coming up everything has been so allover the place and you know!

Anyway today's post is based on Phillip Green (the CEO of Arcadia group, whom owns Topshop, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins etc.). Well it's actually based on his Daughter Chloe Jade Green, who  stars in Made In Chelsea, and who is the new shoe designer..
Years ago I read that she did intend to design her own shoe's and have a green bottom (I was thinking she meant more of a bold grassy green), and my thought was "get some originality". We all know the Christian Louboutin signature red bottoms. Hence us working out who inspired that move. Don't quote me on this but I think she said something about wanting to see London filled with the green bottomed shoes or something similar. Yay for aiming high but nay for copying. See a newer Interview on Topshops Inside out blog, with a similar quote HERE


Anyway years later The shoes have finally arrived! I want to hate them and be like Ughh she copied, but she has turned over my opinion and the shoes are successful! Whether they will look as good in future years(also when the pastel trend passes?), we don't know but I wish her all the luck in proving people like myself wrong!
Onto the shoes. I would do a typical favourites kinda thing like normal but bearing in mind there are only 12 shoes, I'll list them all and give my opinion.
(Images taken from Topshops site. The shoes are in THE order featured on Topshops website- at least they were meant to be. Chloe by be confusing, why not just write available in more colours or list the same shoes in different colours next to one another? The link to each shoe is in the name of the shoe.)

 Louisa Chain Booties. Price £175. Also available in Black here.

I have to be honest and say these are my least favourite from the collection. I can see alot of the stars of TOWIE wearing these, I think its the Gold, Silver, White+  Mint colour combo that makes me dislike them. Too much. I like the chain. I like the open toe and open part after that. Altogether though, not so much. The Blacks similarly I dont like that much either, I think its just the shoe design like I said above.

Misha Slingback Mega Wedges. Price £130. Also available in tan and silver here.

Now these on the other hand are one of my favourites. Excluding the height. 6.5 inches? I'd be around 6'5!! How a girl doesnt break her ankles when she's had a drink in these babies I do not know. I do love them though. The mint green top, the creamy wedge? Little bit of perfection. These are simple. Could be worn with anything, to almost any occasion. But not to a wedding the bride likes a bit of attention, these would steal it from her.

The tan and silvers are seen on the website and are equally gorgeous with some wicker style weaving on the wedge. Love 'em.

Studback Peeptoe Courtshoes. Price £115. Also available in Cream here.

Beautiful. But again with the height 6" Chloe? I know your smallish but what about the rest of us? Thought I'd include these two in the same image and review being the same shoe (just different colours).  I do prefer the Orange over the Black and Cream, getting a bit used to the studded monochrome shoes these days... Both are so pretty, but both could be so easily replicated. (DIY tip, buy some studs off Ebay and some quality but reasonably priced heels, and bobs your uncle. You could even paint the bases, for me I'd pick an Orange base or a Pattern, you could even paint and write your name all over the bottoms!)

Bella Bea Lazercut Wood Wedges. Price £150.

One of my favourites. Another 6" though? However these may be worth it, at least the detailing on the straps would hold you in them. They have a slight snakeskin effect on the shoe itself and the grain of the wood seems to flow throughout the shoe. From what I've read these are definite favourites of most people I know, maybe your favourites too?

Magda Laceup Booties. Price £150.

Let me hear you scream and shout in wonder! These my dears are just 5.5"! HALLELUJAH.

Still would be like Bambi on ice though.. However being the smallest of the collection so far alot has to be said about them. The lace pattern seems like it is a standout from the rest of the shoe, literally looking 3D, but the plain'ness of the laceup does leave alot to be desired. I dont know what exactly I'm looking for but if someone can find me a laceup shoe, where the actual laces look pretty let me know! I dont know why I dont like them that much, except the laces these are what kinda shoe I like. Except I dont? Say whaaaat.

Tiger Lily Scoop Side Booties. Price £150.

Again I hear you cry HALLELUJAH! 5.5"! And I like them! I dont know if I should but I do! I dont own a single pair of gold heels, or silver for that matter (thats a whitelie, I own some grey'y silver ones, my first pair of heels) but these make me tempted to get some. Except not for that price. I'm a student. I have a low income. To get these, its not going to happen. However I will lust over them quite happily. The scoopside is so intruiguing and beautiful to look at- and they'd look even more amazing on my feet.

Lydia Cage Zip Wedges. Price £165.

Let me hear you cry! OH HELL NO. I'm sorry to say that the shoe height is back to 6". Wah.

In other news I love them anyway. I dont know what it is about them, I should not like them but I do. The backs are metallic. The wedge is just silver/grey. The toes are neon yellow. The cage of the shoe is pinkycream. AND the base is mint. And yet I love them. My only not so fond feature is the zips mini crystal. Bad move Chloe, bad move.

And Finally.

Lady Mama Crystal Booties. Price £175.

I didnt like these. But after seeing the side view on the side (just seen in the image above) I do I do I do. In fact these are in my favourites. Words cant explain. 6" booo. Pretty shoes yaaay. Speachless.

If you personally have been affected by any of these shoes above please call the Blog Owners mobile on 07$&£GSG%£. (DID YOU REALLY THINK I WOULD?!?!)

Seriously though, please comment on what you love/hate/lust/loathe. 

I think Chloe Green may be onto a winner here. Just make 'em smaller.

Love,

SophhElizabeth.