STYLE | BACKSTAGE AT ALTUZARRA NYFW FW13

I've been MIA the past few weeks, sorry.

It's a busy time right now, the run up to Easter is fuelled by dissertation drafts, mid-term essays, etc... I'm looking forward to a month's "break" mid-March before the final student madness kicks in.

I've been distracted by the lovely new layout on the SELF SERVICE website. As per usual, they provided an alternative coverage with independent photographers of various shows throughout the fashion week season.

One of my favourite collections is the Fall/Winter 2012 Backstage at Altuzarra selection from New York Fashion week. Photographed by Columbine Goldsmith. I love the leather detailing 

STYLE | KRAKOW BUYS

Some goodies I purchased in Krakow...

 Velvet bra and gold washer rings from H&M.

The H&M in the Galeria Krakowska was always miles better than any of the H&M's near me at home.

I love their underwear and jewellery so I couldn't resist this black and gold combo.

Squared notebooks from Empik.

It's funny because in Poland it was very hard to get hold of lined paper for university, so I adapted to using squared paper and I am now hooked! Unfortunately it's rather hard to get hold of decent quality squared paper/notebooks in the UK for a reasonable price so I thought I would stock up. These are a ridiculously cheap equivalent to the pricier Moleskine.

Grzaniec Galicyjski clay mug.

...for my attempts at making some grzane wino!

STYLE | LEATHER ME UP

Just a quick one from me to wish you all a Happy New Year.

I hope you are all having a good one so far and recovering from the festive period.

I also gained another year of my life this week so Happy Birthday to me!

There was a bit of a theme with some of the presents I received this year.

It's not surprising though as I am well known as a sucker for anything black...especially if it is leather...

Here are some lovely leathery gifts I received this year.

Doc Martens (second hand off ebay) to replace my old pair.

They will come in very handy for the Winter weather and any snowy periods...and just general stomping (Thank you Mama and Papa Wood!).

A gift to myself... A bargain from Topshop found on ebay! I almost cried when I saw this in the new store in Leeds about a month ago.

I cannot believe I got it for a quarter of the price (Thank you me!).

Ted Baker leather zip gloves. Also found on ebay I believe.

Adding an instant fix of glamour to those Winter outfits. (Thank you David).