INTERVIEWED || THE PULSE OF FASHION

    I welcome you to another interview showing the insight of a lovely blogger I started speaking to over Twitter, and its Jenny from THEPULSEOFFASHION. Jenny is a 23 year old blogger from Cardiff, who has amazing hair! I emailed her over a few questions that I thought would be on interest to you guys, so here they are enjoy! Just click read more for the full interview.

1) What's the inspiration behind your blog name?

- I wanted to make sure that my blog name tied in with what the blog is about and I love that saying of 'having your finger on the pulse of fashion.' Took a while to think of it though!!

2) Your hair is beautiful (like mine hah) do you plan on changing it for the summer?
- Thank you!! To be honest I've had this hairstyle for about 9 years now and it's become part of my look now. People remember me for my hair so I tend to keep it the same. I've changed the colour a few times over the years and chopped it really short and had it long! I'm sure one day I'll change it though, maybe when I have kids and get married ;) 

3) Where does your inspiration come from, family/magazines/celebrities etc?
- My inspiration comes from everything all around me from flowers blooming in the park (here's to hoping) to fabrics and mostly, things I see on the TV or around town as I walk around. I'm not afraid to try new things either, I think that's really important!

4) If you was given £5,000 to spend on whatever you pleased what would you do with it and why?
- I would spend it wisely and take my time to shop around and find bargains, sometimes to biggest treasures are hidden away in the shops and most of the time they're in the sale! I would also spoil myself and buy a lovely gem stone ring, preferably opal as it's my favourite stone :)

5) How and when did you get into blogging?
- I got into blogging through my best friend Betti who has a blog over at www.torchthetreasure.blogspot.com. We had so fun taking photos of each other last spring and it went from there! One blog I've been following from the start for inspiration is Bebe Zeva on FTBH.blogspot.com. Her outfits are so eccentric and different every time! She's awesome!

6) Any advice you could give to somebody struggling with their blog or thinking of starting one up?
- I think the biggest advice I could give is to stay true to yourself, believe in yourself!!! The only person you can truly rely on is yourself and if you doubt yourself or what you're putting out there then your blog won't survive! You've got to do it for yourself and most important, keep it fun! My blog is my hobbie and I'll never let it turn into a chore! 

7) Finally, can we be friends? Hahah 
- Hahaha hells yeah!! Keep in touch with me via Twitter! I love meeting fellow bloggers so would be great if we had the opportunity to hang! 

Jenny's Twitter - https://twitter.com/JennaayTPOF

Jenny's Blog - http://www.thepulseoffashion.blogspot.co.uk

Topshop || Tall Section Weekly Selections #1

Tall Polka Dot Body-con Dress || £29.00

    Thought I'd start off with a rather universal piece of clothing, and it's this navy blue body-con dress. I think these dresses are extremely flattering to all shapes, and can be dressed up and down with some tweaking of accessories! Now with this post being aimed towards Topshop's Tall Section, this dress is designed for ladies 5ft 7 and taller. I can't stress enough how hard it is to keep a dress you love without it shrinking up to your bottom after a few washes, but with extra inches added its impossible!

    The polka dot pattern is also another feature that I personally feel is universal, compared to other patterns such as strips that can make you appear a little tubbier than you actually all. Overall this dress is something I'm defiantly going to pick up on my next trip to Topshop and will be wearing it like crazy over spring/summer.

Tall Crochet Vest || £36.00

    The next item is aimed towards summer when it's getting quite warm and it's this crochet vest. I'm normally not a fan of vests even in the summer as they normally are over done with extreme patterns or are too plain. However Topshop have found the middle ground with the crochet/lace layer over the top of a plain vest. Something I quite like about this vest is that the patterned material runs past the end of the vets, translating onto maybe your shorts, leggings, jeans etc. This is a nice touch as the contrast of colour will really make the top half stand out. 

    Another thing I like about crochet material is that it is quite versatile in different heats. I'm not sure whether this happens with me personally but I find the material is able to keep me cool when it's hot and warmer when it's a bit breezy. The gaps in the thick material enable this switch in temperature, which is pretty handy to bring this piece from summer into winter later in the year. 

Tall Contrast Tee Dress || £42.00

    Next piece is another dress (I'm dress obsessed) and it's this lovely contrasting tee print dress. I remember seeing something along these lines during winter last year and never had chance to pick it up, but thankfully Topshop have brought it back for spring/summer. I really like how the prints work well together because they're both grey/white/black, where as if one was a bright, bold colour I don't think it would of worked so well. 

    Again I really love Topshop's Tall dresses because you are able to wear and keep them for a long time without them shrinking too much. I haven't put this theory into practice, but if your of average height and fancy a knee/calf length dress, I'm sure the Tall section with do you some justice without looking too frumpy. (Tell me in the comments if you've done this!) 

Tall Lasercut Waist Playsuit || £46.00

    The last item I'm really loving is this vibrant and bold playsuit. Same rules apply on how amazing the Tall section is for adding those extra inches, if you're not so happy about parading your legs about getting a Tall section playsuit is your best option. The cut of the legs rests in the middle of your thigh, showing some legs but not baring all. 

    The boldness instantly reminded me of summer and ice creams, the beach and holidays. I think this piece will be wonderful for the up-coming season, the lattice print gives the outfit some attitude allowing you to keep it plain with no accessories if it's too hot. If you want to dress it up for a night out, I would recommend gold jewellery to really make the outfit pop!

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LFW || Favourites from 18th February

    Erdem's collection was very dark this season with occasional bursts of colour through plums, lilacs and dark purples. The harsh colours however are romanticized through the use of lace and by feathering sheer materials revealing more skin. The use of fabric gave Erdem's collection heaps of personality with its bold statements.

 

    Antonio Berardi's collection was by far my favourite as many of his pieces could be worn on a night out or a special occasion without being too out-landerish and extreme. The two puffed sleeved dresses in red and white below are a prime example of this. I felt Antonio's collection was simplistic with either print, pattern of texture of the material being the focal point, creating a unique feel to each outfit.

    Lastly another collection that caught my eye was Marios Schwab. Another collection that was inspired by dark, more neutral based colours. Much like Erdem, there is a heavy use-age of sheer material with some lace pieces. Very reflective of the baroque trend from late last year, in its under-layering for skirts accompanied by delicate dress skirts with constructed thicker layer underneath.

*(All images are from Vogue & edited by myself)

LFW || Marc Jacobs || Autumn/Winter 2013-14 || Ready-To-Wear

    I'm going to attempt to keep up with LFW this season and I did that by watching highlights and seeing the outfits from Vogue online. Other designers yet to present their new designs such as Vivienne Westwood and Mary Katrantzou are something to keep your eyes out for. Marc Jacobs presented a wide collection of fur and chunky gold/silver glitter whether it be in dresses, pant suits or skirts. A very modern appearance was kept through the models with their pixie haircuts and smokey eyes. From the end of last year onto this year, glitter appears to be a trend that is going to last longer than one or two seasons. I really enjoyed his collection and thought I would show you some of my favourite pieces. I will try my best to keep up with certain designers during LFW along with any news regarding upcoming trends. (All photo's are from Vogue.co.uk)

THIS WEEK | River Island Picks #1

    The first item from my River Island picks is this lovely graphic t-shirt with a cat on it. Being a big cat lover, anything that has a cat imprinted on it is a winner for me. The sequined mustache, gives the t-shirt some character and will hopefully sparkle when light catches it. Items like this are perfect for a casual look with jeans, patterned leggings or a body-con skirt.

River Island || Sequined Cat T-Shirt || £18

    
    Next is this over the knee midi dress with a black and white checkered print. This dress is perfect for all seasons as it can be the base for layering or can be worn on its own during the spring/summer. The length of this dress makes it a universally pleasing dress, as it flatters all figures and covers enough skin without looking too prudish. Dresses in this style are my absolute favourite and I can't wait for the sun to come out so I can live in them over the course of the summer.

River Island || Black Tube Print Dress || £25

   
    Due to the next item of clothes having a 'washed out' effect the image is not the highest of standard, however it shall do! I have a shirt very similar to this that I picked up in New Look earlier this year! Both shirts are very Chanel-esque with their boxy fit and crochet material. This is another piece I look forward to wearing over summer as the material is very light weight and floaty.

River Island || Boxy Shirt || £32

       
    The final item of clothing is extremely plain and simple, so there's not much I can say about it but it's a grey over-sized t-shirt. Items like this are essential in anybody's wardrobe as they can be incorporated in a everyday, casual outfit. Or if you're wearing a heavily patterned skirt, shorts or trousers. I don't have enough of these shirts and need to stock up while they're so inexpensive.

River Island || Grey T-Shirt || £14