VIDEO // 2015 Ark Haul

Crop jumper // £19.99

Gingham skirt // £19.99
Sheer tee // £15.99
Tartan trousers // £24.99
Slit knee jeans // £26.99
Paisley playsuit // £24.99
Folk playsuit // £15
Sequin cami // £10
Sequin skirt //£10
Velvet playsuit // £24.99
Loafers // £18
Sequin dress // £49.99

Another haul for you guys, sorry it's a little weird with the two different clips, but hope you enjoy it anyway!  I realise that all I put out anymore is hauls, and I wanna make some more interesting content for you guys - let me know any video suggestions below, and stay tuned for some festival vlogs from the summer (that is, if I find the time to edit them!).

AMY X

UNPIN YOUR BUTTERFLIES // STATUS ANXIETY BAG GIVEAWAY

  

FEDORA // H&M (SIMILAR)

NECKLACE* // SHANTIQUE DESIGNS
MAXI DRESS* // MISSGUIDED
TOP* // MISSGUIDED
BELT // VINTAGE
SHORTS* // NEW LOOK

BAG* // STATUS ANXIETY

BOOTS* // ARK

CUFF* // SHANTIQUE DESIGNS
RINGS // LOST AT SEA*, CHXRMED*

PHOTOS: POLLY THOMSON STOREY
LYRICS: NARA - ALT-J

I got very lucky with these photos - it had been raining all day and by the time we got round to shooting the photos it was starting to get dark, but somehow they managed to turn out well!  Shooting on top of car parks is now my favourite thing as you can do what you like and not care because there's no one around, and I just think the background looks rad!  I had so much fun swishing around in this maxi from Missguided, it's actually a dress but I prefer wearing it as a kimono to dress it down a little (and because there's a ton of buttons and I'm lazy).  

For me, this look is the perfect balance between grunge and boho, and I definitely want to go for this kind of vibe more often - since starting work in an office it's so easy to slip into lazy dressing, ie. jeans & a t-shirt every day and I don't want to get myself into a style rut!  What do you guys do to spice up everyday outfits?

Anyway, onto the giveaway!  The lovely people over at Status Anxiety have very kindly let me give away one of their gorgeous bags.  Mine is such high quality and I'm just in love with it - the leather is buttery soft, the fur is so silky and it's the perfect size - if you'd like to get your hands on one, just follow the steps below!

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AMY X

STOLEN DANCE

  

COLLAR // H&M (SIMILAR)
DRESS* // JONES + JONES
BAG* // MISSGUIDED
ANKLE STRAPS* // MISSGUIDED
SHOES* // ARK
RINGS // INFINITINE*, VINTAGE, INFINITINE*
LIPS // MAC RUSSIAN RED

Today is a sad day people, because this is the very last set of outfit photos with the pretty white wardrobe background!  In case you didn't know, I moved house a couple of months back, out of the place I pretty much grew up in, and I genuinely had a little cry while driving away - I felt like I was in a crappy movie with my car filled to the windows and my potted plant on my knee haha.  It's the end of an era, and the start of more adventurous outfit photos, every cloud has a silver lining!

It may seem like smooth sailing, but a couple of months down the line I'm still unpacking all my stuff, and realise I own a ridiculous amount of clothing, so I'm selling it all on my Depop (@amyvalentinex)!
AMY X

YOU ARE THE CONSTELLATIONS

  

NECKLACE* // BLACK SHEEP BOUTIQUE

DRESS* // MINTY JUNGLE

BOOTS* // ARK

RINGS // RACHAEL SUDLOW, ZARA TAYLOR*, DIXI*, MARKET, GOOD GIRL COLLECTIVE*, INFINITINE*
LIPS // MAC BOYFRIEND STEALER

A very simple outfit today but I thought I'd let the dress speak for itself as it's so cool! I'm really into moons and constellations etc at the moment so this dress came into my life at the perfect time.  While I'm here I'd also like to apologise for the lack of daily posting and also for neglecting my YouTube channel - I've been so busy with a new job and moving house that I've been struggling to get anything done.  Hopefully regular posting will resume shortly!

AMY X

Drop Dead Itchy & Scratchy Show Collection

 

SUNGLASSES* // ZERO UV
CHOKER // TOPSHOP
TEARS OF A CLONE CROP HOODIE* // £50 DROP DEAD

BLEEDER OF THE PACK LEGGINGS* // £25 DROP DEAD

CLEATED BOOTS* // ARK CLOTHING

Two awesome things combined into one - the Itchy & Scratchy show capsule collection for Drop Dead is designed perfectly and definitely one of the best brand collaborations around at the moment.  These two pieces arrived at my doorstep recently and look so rad together, so I thought I definitely had to whip out the Instax because, lets face it, everything looks better on film!

AMY X

EYES LIKE A CAR CRASH

  

NECKLACE* // SHOP MOON CHILD

DEATHBEDS JACKET* // DROP DEAD

PLAYSUIT* // MISSGUIDED
BOOTS* // ARK
RINGS // TOPSHOP*, ROGUE + WOLF*, JANA REINHARDT*, IDLE HANDS*, KUKEE*

As you all should know by now, anything with back detail goes down a treat with me, so this Drop Dead jacket was the perfect addition to my wardrobe.  I thought I'd wear it with a girly playsuit to grunge it up a bit and, as always, couldn't pass up the chunky boots!

AMY X

NICCE LONDON

  

SUNGLASSES* // ZERO UV
NECKLACE* // EUPHORIA CREATIONS
JACKET* // AZTRAL
TEE* // NICCE LONDON
LEGGINGS* // NICOLE X MISSGUIDED
BOOTS* // ARK
RINGS // VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, RINGS & TINGS*, HUNTER GATHERER*, IDLE HANDS*, THE LOST LANES*, TOPSHOP*

For all of you that don't own a pair of pilot shades; I seriously recommend them - they make you look and feel at least three times cooler when added to an outfit, and in this ensemble I felt like I could totally walk out and speed off on a Harley.  I've never tried the whole leathery leggings thing but these biker ones are seriously rad and so versatile, definitely going to have fun styling them up in different ways!
AMY X

COSMIC SEQUINS

      

JACKET* // BOOHOO
DRESS* // POPPY LUX
SOCKS // TOPSHOP
BOOTS* // ARK CLOTHING
RINGS* // ROGUE + WOLF

I always have the same problem when going out - I'm wearing a pretty outfit but I have to throw on a chunky jacket or coat that ruins it, which is why this sequin number is perfect!  I love how it looks with the galaxy print of the dress, and always, I had to finish off the outfit with some chunky boots.  These ones are from Ark and I talked about them a little in my latest haul video if you'd like to hear more about them.  I also think my jewellery deserves a special mention - my rings are from Rogue + Wolf and they are by far my favourite jewellery shop ever.  I discovered them at Pure London and their designs are so unique, I literally stood at the stall for 10 minutes gushing over all the designs, so I'm delighted to finally have some of my own!  I can't wait to show you the rest of my pieces so keep an eye out for future appearances!
AMY X

VIDEO // Ark Clothing Haul

WEARING:
Tee* // The Rework http://bit.ly/PSDBEb

ITEMS FEATURED:
Tartan playsuit* // £27.99 http://bit.ly/1jz85Fr
Celfie tee* // £15.99 http://bit.ly/1i9PVdz
Black lace playsuit* // £22.99 http://bit.ly/1qK14CI
Tropical shorts* // £19.99 http://bit.ly/1ne2O75
Black crop tee* // £7.99 http://bit.ly/PZ9gnf
Cleated platforms* // £49.99 http://bit.ly/1n1DqnL

Please excuse how spacey I am in this video - I was ill when I filmed it so wasn't feeling too great!  I thought make a little extra effort for this video and film the items on me, not something I've done before and makes the whole process a lot longer, so thumbs up the video and let me know if you'd like me to do it for future hauls!
AMY X

GEOMETRIC SYMMETRY

   
      

SUNGLASSES* // ASOS VIA ACCESS ALL ASOS

NECKLACE* // THE LOST LANES

JUMPER* // ARK

PLAYSUIT* // MOTEL ROCKS
BAG* // MARC B

SHOES* // ARK
BRACELET* // CINDERELA B

RINGS // TOPSHOP*, JANA REINHARDT*, KUKEE*, MARKET, RINGS & TINGS*, MARKET

So this outfit is what I would have worn to London Fashion Week if I'd have been able to get to London on the Monday!  Unfortunately there was a bit of a mix up and I didn't have my car but to be honest, I really couldn't be bothered to trawl round London for another day - the friday was exhausting!  Obviously I would have chucked on a leather jacket but I thought that would just show you the raw outfit as I love it!  The Motel playsuit is a gorgeous print but I thought it was a little too busy, so the pastel jumper breaks it up perfectly, as well as adds a touch of colour and of course, warmth!  I made the mistake of stuffing a clutch completely full on the Friday, kind of defeating the whole point of a clutch bag so I switched it for my new Marc b shoulder bag which is literally the perfect size for me - it fits all the essentials and keeps my crazy bag lady self at bay - because if I bring a huge bag I literally fill it, I mean you always need a can of pringles for a day out in London...right?
AMY X