Orley Spring 2014!

Orley have released their Spring 2014 collection, so I thought this would be the perfect chance for me to pick my favourite looks from their collection and give some form of review I guess, however I'm not the best at reviews as you're probably about to find out, but I'll try my bestest!

Orley is a Brand consisting of 2 Brothers (Alex and Matthew Orley) and Samantha Florence (Matthews Fiancee) and are a label that Specializes In Knitwear. As a brand they are constantly sourcing inspiration, be it from buildings in exoctic places to vintage iconic motifs. The Brand is constantly exceeding their challenge to never conform and to stand out! 

 “Our customers are Matthew and I, I don’t wear any black.” - Alex Orley

-Image Source: orley.us-

There SS14 Collection takes inspiration from islamic architecture and eastern motifs. What I love about this collection is their odd choice in colour bring autumnal shades and mixing them with pastels to revamp the spring colour palette! Another thing that really stands out to me is the way that they have used vintage style cumberbands, lowered them so they act more as a belt, I feel like this detail takes their looks to a much more classier and elite platform, making their garments look more expensive.
Their use of space dye knits and pleated shorts have really inspired me and made me want to start planning my spring wardrobe! Im also infatuated with their use of loafers and socks to give an 'old man' sense of being to the collection which brings me to the final thing that i love about this brand! their fashion video;

- I can't add it for some reason but I'll link it here -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tguDsLerVLU

"We rely on our tenets of elegance and irreverence" - Matthew Orley

What I love about this video is that they have made it not an obvious fashion film or even to do with fashion!, and the fact that they have used elderly models for the film and young models for the photographs shows how versatile there clothing is and that the label doesn't see for any reason of fashion having restrictions to age!

TTFN
Beards and Brogues!
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I HEART MCR

Manchester is very probably my most favourite city, ever! (well maybe not ever because I've not travelled very far, and the weather ain't always great, but you get the idea) I love the culture, the fashion, the people and more so the shops! And with a friend now living, and going uni there,  I can now go for a lot longer than usual and not have to carry a gazillion bags around! My most recent visit led me onto abit of a museum spree, we ended up going to a fair few! I also stumbled into the Vintage Kilo Sale, where I finally got my hands on some dungarees (I've been hunting for a pair of vintage ones for a good while) so I now feel like a member of  Dexys Midnight Runners!

-This makes me want a beret with a red pompom on and a neckerchief-

I think I'll definitely be going again within the next month!

-Vintage Kilo Sale Bags-

- Hat - Topshop, Cardigan - Primark, T-shirt - Topshop

Jeans - Topshop, Shoes - Topshop -

-ROAR-

-Really Cool Lights in 'Deep' a vintage shop in the northern quarter-

-OOTD-

- Beanie - Topman, Leather Jacket - Thrifted, Burnout T-shirt - Topman

Shirt - Thrifted, Jeans - Topman, Shoes - Converse -

TTFN

Beards and Brogues!

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My Favourite Season

Hello!

Its finally one of my favourite kinds of seasons! Sale season - yay! 

So I've decided to do my top 12 sale picks from Topman(.co.uk) - in no particular order -

(I'll leave the name, product code and price under each image, incase any of you bargain hunters want to get your hands on them!)

So lets get on with it...

- Snow Wash Spray On Skinny Jeans -

- 69B32EBLE -

- Was £38.00 -

- Now £18.00 -

- House of Hounds 'Lester' Shoes -

- 97B20FTAN -

- Was £80.00 -

- Now £50.00 -

- Twisted Cuff Bracelet -

- 72W01GMET -

- Was £10.00 -

- Now £5.00 -

- Mid Wash Denim Dungarees -

- 69H05FMST -

- Was £60.00 -

- Now £30.00 -

- Mint Sport Stitch Jumper -

- 81T03GGRN -

- Was £32.00 -

- Now £18.00 -

- Agi and Sam White Owl Print Long Sleeve Shirt -

- 90S02GWHT -

- Was £50.00 -

- Now £25.00 -

- Charcoal Ripped Spray On Skinny Jeans -

- 69B25GCHR -

- Was £38.00 -

- Now £18.00 -

- White Illustrated Rabbit Print Short Sleeve Shirt -

- 83D19GWHT -

- Was £28.00 -

- Now £13.00 -

- Black And Purple Trainers -

- 97R01GBLK -

- Was £32.00 -

- Now £18.00 -

 - White Smiley Low Roll T-Shirt -

- 71F07GWHT -

- Was £18.00 -

- Now £10.00 -

- Burgundy Lightweight Colour Block Parka Jacket -

- 64I00GBRG -

- Was £65.00 -

- Now £30.00 -

- Serge DeNimes Black Beanie -

- 66D18FBLK -

- Was £28.00 -

- Now £14.00 -

Gah I love a good sale, who doesn't !

*Sorry some of the pictures are duller than others I don't have a clue why there like that grrr!*

TTFN

Beards and Brogues!

Pulling My Socks Up

Hello again!

I've been wanting to post my second post now for over a week, but the sad truth is that I'm a massive procrastinator, I've been saying to myself all week 'I'll wait for something to happen' or 'I'll just do it tonight'. Then I fall asleep. So I've decided to pull my own socks up and told myself 'If i want to do this properly then I need to post on average 2 times a week!' so here goes nothing!...

I thought I'd share with you my recent thrift/charity shop haul, because I am a ha-yuge! charity shopper/thrifter!

-Mustard Yellow Aztec Knitted Jumper-

-99p-

-Oversized Check Shirt (Unsure of Material)-
-£1.00-

-NavyVersace Mesh V-Neck Tee-

-£3.99-

-Oversized Black and White Flannel Check Shirt-

-£3.99-

 And Finally My Best Find This Year I Think!
-Real Leather Biker Jacket-
-£9.99-

Thats all for my thrift/charity shop haul
And I'm going to make a promise to myself and blogger to post, post, post!

TTFN
Beards and Brogues!

Taking The Plunge!

Hello there!

I've recently become fanatical about fashion and art blogs! And although I've wanted to start one of my own, I've always had a severe case of blog-o-phobia, so I have finally decided to take the plunge and start my own blog, and face my fear head on! 

I’m not really sure how this is going to go but I’m just going to enjoy the ride, and try to show you guys how I develop my knowledge of the fashion and art world and how I develop my own sense of style and living.

TTFN.
Beards and Brogues!