As we live in a world which is ruled by the internet, it can be sometimes really hard to get away from it. As you can see, I couldn't ignore it, so threw my heart and soul into it! But however much I love the internet, sometimes it can take things away from you that you find familiar and comforting. And one of those things is my beloved Company Magazine.
In case you haven't heard, my favourite magazine Company will cease print publication, with their October issue being their final print issue before they go digital-only after 36 years. From the reaction from bloggers and readers alike on Twitter and other social media, I am not alone in saying how shocked and saddened I was by the news. It may sound corny, but Company was one of the reasons why I started blogging! I loved how supportive they were of bloggers and how they focused on fashion rather than gossip, and knowing that support base was there was very reassuring for me when I started out. Even the layout of the magazine reminded me of blogs that I read! The funny, witty text and collage style articles was a breath of fresh air amid formal print.
This is the second magazine that I've loved that has gone digital-only; the first was Sugar (holla at ya if you remember Sugar!!!) who left the world of print in 2011 to head online at Sugarscape. And now that Company will be leaving too, I'm starting to get a bit worried. Worried that there will be a day when you walk into a shop and there are no magazines on the shelves. I've always been a traditionalist- I've fought the rise of the Kindle as my love for having a physical book in my hands was what I preferred. It's just not the same. And I find that I read more when I have paper in my hand instead of a machine.
I've always looked up to Company. So many amazing bloggers have been featured in it, as well as my idol Zoella gracing their front cover as their first Youtuber cover star. One of my blogging goals is to appear in Company, and now I don't know whether that is possible anymore. But I will always love Company, despite the fact that I won't have that little thrill of buying the latest copy anymore. It will always be my little companion in my bag (on my phone) and I'm sure I will continue to be inspired by it whatever happens.
So thank you Victoria White and your incredible team for creating such a fun, unique magazine that has been in my life for these past few years and for making me laugh, cry, and be inspired to be a better person!
What will you miss most about Company?
Gx
Better late than never! Before the summer's up and we head into my August Favourites and autumn *shudder*, here's what I've been loving over June and July! I'm sorry I didn't have a June Faves up for you guys, but I only had a few things and wanted to do a jam-packed video for you to enjoy! So...enjoy!
Also apologies for the random plane noises, it sucks when its warm so you have the windows open to film but then planes decide to join in the video too!
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What have you been loving this summer?
Gx
Oh hey there. I see you.
Floundering in a mountain of clothes screaming ‘I HAVE NOTHING TO
WEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!’ 10 minutes before you have to go out. And I feel your pain,
because I on more than one occasion have done just that.
I recently treated myself to
Dawn O’Porter’s This Old Thing book,
inspired by her Channel 4 show of the same name. I am literally obsessed with it right now, a) because
I love all things vintage, and b) because it is packed full with useful tips
and tricks to help you with all things clothes. Whilst working my way through
the book, I discovered a little check list on how to declutter your wardrobe.
Now I have tried many methods before, but this one really caught my eye. Mainly
because she gives the piles of clothes names, which, in my opinion, is so much
more fun! It creates a fun experience out of a rather scary task. Don’t get me
wrong, I think having a lot of clothes is a good thing, but I have realised
that you have to really love every single piece of clothing. So I decided to
give it a go and road test Dawn’s list for your enjoyment! Let me know if you
also gave it a go, and whether it worked or not! So here’s how to declutter
your wardrobe inspired by Dawn’s list (credit goes to her obvs) and how I got
on with it!
- Open your wardrobe. The simple part. Well kinda.
I have more than wardrobe, and several draws. But we’ll treat my room as
one massive wardrobe.
- Take out the things you wear all the time and
put them in the pile. Dawn calls this pile
- Take out the things you love, but haven’t worn
for ages. Put them on
- Take out the things you like the idea of, but
have never worn. Put them in a new pile called Dave.
- What’s left is what you get rid of. It helps if
you close your eyes for this part, as you’ll starting spotting items and
think ‘Oh but I might wear that at some point in the near unrealistic
future’ when you know darn well that you won’t, and it’ll sit at the back
of your wardrobe taking up the space that could be filled by that dress
you’re after! Put them in a bin bag.
- Go back to Dave, he’s feeling a bit lonely. Try
on all the things you love but have never worn and be brutal. There’s no
point keeping it if you won’t love it as much as your fave jeans, for
instance.
- Be honest and realistic. There’s a reason why
you haven’t worn it yet, be it the colour, sizing, or the way the fabric
falls. If that reason isn’t going to change, then get rid. This pencil skirt, for instance, was my aunt's and since she gave it to me I hadn't worn it. But after trying it on, I fell in love! It's so flattering, and is a great separate for evening! The embellished leaves and fringed beading on it just makes it so special! If I hadn't tried it on, I probably would have got rid of it, which would have been such a shame!
- Pop all the rejects from Dave into the bin bag,
seal (so you can’t go rummaging back into it) and take to the charity
shop. If you’ve got high end items then you can decide whether to sell
them or not, but whatever method you choose, just get rid of it.
- Dawn said that you don’t have to name the bin
bag. I disagree. I’m calling the bag Reggie.
Dawn also suggests you keep
notice of what things you keep, what shapes, fabrics and styles you like as
it’ll stop you from buying things you don’t like next time. And don’t duplicate
things. There was on girl on This Old
Thing who had a grey jumper section in her wardrobe. A GREY JUMPER SECTION!
I cried internally at the lack of variety!
So thank you Dawn O’Porter
for being a life saver at clearing wardrobes, and being generally awesome! It
worked for me, did it work or you?
Did you try decluttering your wardrobe
too? How did you get on?
Gx
This is my entry for the #FashionHappy Film Competition! Here I have a natter about my personal style, influences and my favourites items at the moment! If you want to find out some more information about the competition, you can have a look here!
Give it a thumbs up if you liked it, hit that subscribe button and feel free to comment below!!!
What makes you #fashionhappy?
Gx
This month’s wishlist is another brand focus one, and it’s all about Quiz! Quiz offers the latest fashion trends and must have fashion items for super affordable prices! As well as their fancy online fitting room and one page checkout, they do some fab clothes! Here’s what I’m loving from them at the moment:
Isn’t this adorable?! This screams 50’s glam with the halter-neck, nipped in waist and flared net underskirt. I’m a sucker for polka dots (yes, I know I already own two polka dot dresses but I need another one, okay?!) and I love the sweetheart neckline which is super flattering. I’ll be wearing this with wedges and a fedora to mix it up.
Everyone needs a classic black court shoe, right? Don’t be scared of the deep cut sides, they’re a great little detail that sets it apart from all the other black heels out there! I’ll be wearing these with a floaty top and skinny jeans.
I can’t get enough of floral prints. They are timeless, and personally I don’t think they’ll be going out of fashion anytime soon! You know for sure you’ll stand out from the crowd with this in-your-face-print and figure-hugging cut. This dress has padded cups and wide straps, so if you dare to go braless, you know for sure there won’t be any slip ups (or slip outs) ;) I’ll be wearing it with a mini satchel, sandals and minimal delicate bracelets.
The floral love continues. An essential for summer, I Iove the multi straps on this (great for hiding bra straps if you ask me! This also comes with a matching skirt but as an alternative I’ll be wearing it with high waisted shorts and flatforms.
Aaah the LBD. So many variations to choose from, yet such a staple! This is one of those dresses you can just throw on and go if you’re in a rush and you’ll still look fab, as the jewel embellishments around the neck mean you don’t need to accessorise! What a multitasker! I’ll be wearing it with chunky sandals and panama hat for a daytime look.
I seriously have a thing for these kind of boots. I also have a thing for tassles, so these boots are pretty much perfect in my eyes!!! The almond shape toe is great for us ladies with wide feet. I’ll be wearing it with a lace top, skinny jeans and a boyfriend blazer.
My love affair with kimonos continues! Both my kimonos have white bases to them, so this pastel one would be a great addition to my (growing) collection! Super lightweight with oriental flower print, you shouldn't be without one of these this summer! Plus that fringe hem is so cute <3 I’ll be wearing it with a colour block playsuit and a body chain.
I literally can’t get over how stunning this dress is! The jeweled bodice just sells it for me, and the chiffon skirt creates a blurred silhouette. The shoulder straps are also detachable so if you feel like showing off your shoulders, you can! I’ll be wearing it with simple gold heels to let the dress do the talking!
What’s your favourite piece from the wishlist?
Gx
Sometimes you
can get a bit lost in a sea of fashion websites. They are all good in their own
right, but sometimes they lack a sense of community. Shopcade is not one of
those! The thing I love most about it is that you can get involved in it, creating
different looks for example, as well as viewing new products on sale and
keeping up to date with current trends.
There’s so much
to explore- you can enter competitions, create lists of your favourite products,
buy products or save them to wishlists as a handy hint to friends and family
for present ideas, or you can just treat yourself!
You’re also
rewarded for being a ‘Shopcader’. The
more active you are, the more points you'll receive, and the more treats you'll
get! You can redeem your points for products, gift cards and more.
As well as the website, they
also have an app too! I find it really useful for looking for inspiration for
different outfits, however sometimes you get some odd photos! I think that if
they created some requirements for posting looks, that might filter out the odd
ones!
If you’re looking for
something specific, you can search different categories, brands users and deals
to find what you want- really helpful if you’re trying to find that bag you saw
on your friend but forgot to ask where it was from!
I’m still a bit of a newbie
to it (my profile is looking a it empty at the moment) but I think Shopcade is
a great way of keeping in touch with what’s going on in the fashion world! If
you have Shopcade, my username is @georgieminter-brown
Do any of you have Shopcade? What do
you think of it?
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