LCF interview, Topshop, and Oxford street haul...

What I Wore...

Camel jumper with elbow patchess - H&M

Jersey pocket skirt (as worn by Alexa Chung) - American Apparel

Black 'Mickey Kingston' boots - Office

Clock pendant - Accessorize

Floral scarf - H&M

Bedale Waxed jacket - Barbour

Sachel bag - Ollie & Nic

Phew! I think my London College of Fashion went well on Tuesday... it started with a group interview, there were about eight of us in the room, sitting around a circle of tables, each of us from very different backgrounds with different aspirations for fashion related careers. The two ladies that were interviewing asked us a range of questions which each of us in turn had to answer, such as what was the last film or exhibition you saw, why do you want to study at LCF, who is your favourite designer or store and why, last big news article that you can remember, what jobs are there in the fashion industry (and not just front of house) etc... the list goes on! I really tried to present myself well, attempted to relate every answer I gave to fashion and the arts (and tried not to just state the obvious), and really endeavoured to show my breadth of fashion knowledge, and my enthusiasm for studying at the college. After that stage, we were given a worksheet and were asked to write 300 words on out favourite designer/ store/ brand. I chose to write about Vivienne Westwood, as I studied her 18th century inspired gowns at the V&A, visited her shoes exhibition at Selfridges, interviewed her muse Sara Stockbridge, and I genuinely consider her a fashion icon, and I love the theatricality of her clothes... there is so much to say about the 'grande dame of British fashion'! 

After my interview, I hopped back on the train and headed for Oxford Circus, as I read in Stylist magazine that there would be a fashion related talks held at the Topshop flagship store. The Q&A session was with Melanie Rickey (Grazia fashion editor at large and avid fashion blogger) and new designer David Koma, who's designs have been worn by the like of Beyonce and Lady Gaga! The pair answered questions submitted by customers in-store, and I even got to answer Melanie a cheeky question about her drive for fashion blogging. The talk was such an enjoyment to listen to, and such a privilege to listen to what Melanie and David had to say about London Fashion Week, even amongst the hustle and bustle of the store!

I really loved that outfit that Melanie was wearing; a very sleek Celine Resort 2010 blazer, a nude colour shirt, black jodpurs/leggings, a pair of black Chanel court shoes with little emblems on the toe, and a selection of gold pieces of jewellery to top it off.

After the talk, I blundered around the labyrinth that is Topshop, and in the process I somehow picked up a tote bag, a vintage tan leather belt (which matches my Ollie and Nic satchel perfectly), and a Gogo Philip gold star charm necklace.

Once I had conquered Topshop, I ventured out to New Look, where I picked up a chunky knit cardigan in 'ceder', which I first saw on 'LLYMLRS.com (did my dignity just fly out of window when I took this flash/mirror shot with my crappy Sony Cybershot?!). Its really warm and cosy, and even if it is a little on the 'grandma' side, I love it and it goes with 99% of my wardrobe. I also picked up a white/ camel stripe jumper with elbow patches at Zara. By this point I was exhausted, so hopped back on the train home... now I am just waiting to hear back from the London College of Fashion to see if I was a successful interviewee... eeeekkk!!