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The man who took animals to a new platform (pun intended) we hadn't seen before is back. Yes, it's Ashish who brought the zebra and leopard platforms that stirred the blogosphere faster than most. Ashish integrates into the wider category of Topshop's clothing with clothing adorned with spikes.

** Note: spikes are kicking their younger siblings - the studs, away from the limelight, with Topshop's designer collaborations aiding their way.

These spiked beauties are Louise Goldin's first  footwear endeavor set to arrive in February.

Dotty

This is Sparta!

For those who havent seen 300 I accept that I wont be receiving a soft chuckle for my post title but for those who have, my reference here relates to Acne's S/S 2010 collaboration with designer Husam El Odah with a slight warrior feel.
The collection proposes metal plates in expected places such as shoulder pads and back pockets whilst mixing in unexpected knee pads.

Husam currently has a collection of jewelry in Topman sporting soldiers and manly tools like his spanner bangle.

Another Topshop concoction

It always baffles me when someone asks me to define my style. Without getting philosophical about what style actually is, I think of my cupboard as a tad random to clearly summarise. Not only does my "style" change frequently, it seems to differ with seasons. To answer this question I figured best to show pieces I like and judgements can be made by all as to my style...
As per usual, the selection is made by ye old faithful Topshop - how conventional of me I know but a) it always teases me with clothing I'd love to blow my funds on and b) images are abundant so I don't need to go searching too hard. Pardon my semi-laziness?

 The sequin trousers make me drool but I shall resist with my personal pantomime of recession/don't give into short-lived trends


The velvet playsuit  is a certain purchase as soon as I hit local ground


decorative leggings are and Im sure will be for a long time my fail-safe items.

Spend spend spend

The wonderful people at Topshop decided to give us poor Manchester students a break offering a nifty 20% off of EVERYTHING in the store! Two female dj's kept us kids buzzing whilst my arms were weighing me down more and more from the mountain of clothing I was accumulating. Walking around the store I came to the conclusion that students dress bloody well with such a vast array of styles. Through the mayhem I decided best not stop these mission shoppers for a snap but I am definitely carrying my camera around for some street style shots, I think I shall call it Following Cam?
There was one outfit I'm still regretting not snapping so I'll do the next best thing and attempt to describe it. A romantic, sheer peach, long sleeved top with a punk t-shirt rolled into a crop top, messy hair, leggings and studded boots - probably one of things you had to have seen to appreciate but just the right of femininity with edge that I like so much.
At the end of it, to my despair, I did not purchase a mountain's worth of clothes but I did get these amazing pair of "April" boots. They're really reminiscent of those Acne wedges I blagged on about in a previous post and have the wedge of the Ashish boots without the crazy-factor built in (I haven't given up on my search for them in my size though)

High Street Femininity

Floral skirt - Urban Outfitters £28, Bow dress - ASOS £20, Print cami - French Connection £50, Tiered bandeau dress - French Connection £55, Belted cardi/dress - All Saints £70, Headband - Accessorize £8

Long tee dress - Topshop £25, Baggy floral dress - ASOS £139, Floral corset top - Topshop £35, Scoop back top - Urban Outfitters £38, Floral wallet - ASOS £15

Mesh bodycon dress - American Apparel £42, Floppy hat - American Apparel £39, Floral top - Topshop £28, nude long vest - £40, Shiny high waisted skirt - American Apparel £30

High Street Edge

Shoes - Urban Outfitters £60, Bag - ASOS Miss Sixty £80, Studded leather jacket - ASOS £110, Gloves - ASOS £40, Slashed sweater - ASOS £30

Blazer - Urban Outfitters £68, Aztec dress - ASOS £28, Bow bag - ASOS Ted Baker £99, Stripe Tee - Urban Outfitters £40, Harem jumpsuit - Urban Outfitters £29.99

Kate Moss bandeau dress - Topshop £75, Cardigan - All Saints £75, Patch bag - ASOS £20, Tortoise clutch - All Saints £95, Tier tee - Topshop £30, Ruffle skirt - All Saints £65, Coloured snake bag - Dune £45