Giant Coat

Sooo, I've been super busy recently with my new part time job waitressing at the local hotel for the rest of the summer ooooh, getting things ready for uni (26 days, not that I'm counting or anything...) and seeing my gorgeous friends. Ever feel like you've got so many ideas buzzing around inside your head but you never actually manage to do any of them because you have no time? I really want to try making a dress but also want to make bags to sell online and read a huge stack of books and, on top of that, decide all the different things I want to get involved in at uni. It's crazy.

Anyway, recently I went to see an adaptation of The Wizard of Oz with my friend at the Edinburgh Fringe! The Edinburgh Fringe is a fantastic festival with so many shows of all kinds to go and see. The tickets are very cheap (only a fiver to see the show I went to) and many are also free! This adaptation of The Wizard of Oz was put on by the American High School Theatre Festival and was honestly fantastic. It viewed the story as though it was all in Dorothy's head. It was set in a mental hospital and Dorothy was imagining the other patients and the staff as the characters in the story of The Wizard of Oz. It was so cleverly done with a very simplistic stage and small cast. Honestly would recommend it, and Edinburgh Fringe in general, to anyone. 

Finally, on to clothes. This is what I wore to this show!

Coat (Oxfam) Dress (Primark) Bag (Mum's) Shoes (New Look)

I volunteer in an Oxfam shop and during every shift I have to stop myself from purchasing something. However, I couldn't resist this jacket. I love the style and the colour and have been wanting a jacket like this since last winter. The size was a slight issue due to it being a size 20 so it was rather larger than my normal size 8/10 but I usually get jackets a couple of sizes bigger because it means you can add more layers! Also because it's so big it's easy to wrap it around myself and I also like to think it gives me a sort of casual French look (ooh lala) Turns out it was only  £5.99 and that sealed the deal. I would recommend buying winter jackets in charity shops or in sales before winter because you will save a fortune and will have one before there is a mad rush to obtain one and therefore actually get one you like!

This cute little tartan dress is actually another Primark gem. I love tartan, especially the more subtle darker tartans like this rather than the bright red ones that are very in your face. It has gorgeous detail with a little white collar and a floppy black bow tie. I feel it's old fashioned but cute and quaint. I would normally wear it casually and can easily be worn with tights if the weather is colder.

This is probably my favourite bag ever. I found it when I was digging in my mum's wardrobe once and had to nab it. It has such intricate detail with rich colours that make it a fantastic accessory. It is a tad small but can fit my purse, phone and keys at a push. Also has the handy feature of a mirror inside! Hunt charity shops and market stalls for gems like this because I've never seen anything like this on the high street. 

I love these brogue style shoes. I bought them for school and they are ridiculously comfy. They're adorable and everyone should own a pair. Being black, they also go with absolutely everything!

Speak soon! Love, alice