What I Love: Jameela Jamil

Television Presenter, Radio One DJ, Model, Columnist, Blogger, Feminist, Fashion Designer...is that all? It's a wonder Miss Jamil has any spare time to eat and breath...

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If there is one thing that I am supremely jealous of Jameela for it would have to be her witty sense of humor, her taste in fashion and her stunning looks. Okay that's three. But whats not to love?
I have found myself tuning into her charts show on Sunday evenings, not because I like charts music. But because I love listening to her opinion and outlook on life. Her monthly column in Company is without a doubt on of my favourite reads. She never fails to make me laugh and always writes about relevant material that I find easy to relate to.

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Want to hear more from this beautiful being?? Here is her Twitter, Blog, Column and Fashion line you will love it all, I promise.

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America and Other Things.

I absolutely love having a blog. It is easily one of my favourite things to do. Photography is increasing becoming so too. And it's great because the two go hand in hand. However a lot of the photographs I take and places I go, end up on a flash drive, in the bottom of a drawer somewhere, never to be seen. So I decided to make this post just to give these interesting little somethings the exposure they deserve. And while these things are totally random and don't really tie in with my blog, I hope you will find them fun and interesting. As I did seeing them.
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All these photographs are from my time over here in America. So for any American viewers, posting things like a Fire Hydrant will seem utterly mad and worrying. But for those of you who are not from the USofA you will share my inexplicable excitement at anything from over here, Hydrants included.
Whilst here, we visited a small town called Black Mountain. The pictures from there speak for themselves, so I won't attempt to ramble on and explain the place itself as I will inevitably end up embarrassing myself, as always.

A Day on Campus

Whilst staying over here in America, I have had the fantastic opportunity to attend a week camp, hosted on the beautiful university campus of Warren Wilson College. This is my fourth time here and each visit has left me with an even greater sense of just how peaceful and productive life as a student here must be. I still have no idea what I want to study, but if Warren Wilson College offers an attractive course, it would be more than in the running for my potential university (the only downside being how far away from home it is). I would like to make it clear that these photographs don't do the campus the justice they should, it is really far more beautiful than it might appear so here is their website so you can check it out for yourself. :)
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The weather during my stay has been hilariously ironic. Whilst here I'm experiencing unseasonal rain and flooding (almost monsoon like), back home are enjoying temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius. Of course. Just of course. But nevertheless, between monsoons I have been taking full advantage of the HOT weather here and managing to wear summery clothes, otherwise completely forgotten about at home. This top and sandals were new purchases especially with this trip in mind. Giving that anything Cat-related pretty much has me at hello, I would not have been able to board that plane with a clear conscience, had I not purchased this cutie. And the sandals too (notice how the denim colour matches the cat's eyes? Yeh, that was totally planed btw).
During the days here I find the quirky college coffee shop provides some much needed refuge from the humidity and what it does to my hair. Plus their huge variety of hippeish, eco-friendly drinks are a huge bonus.

                          Leggings- Topshop (similar)   Top- MinkPink   Shoes- Topshop   Sunglasses- Target

Inspiration and Ideas x

I just thought I'd quickly share with all you lovely bunch a few of the things I have found myself in awe of lately. These are all small things that have made me want to (for lack of a better word) copy whomever created them. I know it sounds cheesy (I am partial to a bit of cheese) but it really has been the small things lately that have been making me smile and be inspired the most. I hope in turn these things inspire you too. So....from left to right...

• Kitty Gallannaugh - A photographer by day and god by night (or is that day and night?). Her photographs all have the same dreamy, whimsical feel. Her pictures are just so current and cool and have been inspiring me a lot lately.
• Emily Humphrey - Her prints are so innovative and em.. gorgeous! This pressed flower one in particular caught my eye and got me thinking about how pretty pressed flowers are. We may have a possible summer project in the making here...
• Hello Giggles - I think in my short time running this blog I have already mentioned Zooey Deschanel about four times. She is clearly well known for her acting roles and red carpet appearances, but not so for her fantastic web creation. Hello Giggles is adorable, feel-good, fun and fabulous and you need to check it out.
• Florence Welsh's House - I think it was a couple of issues ago now, that Vogue featured exclusive photographs from the interior of Florence Welsh's house. Her taste is so unique and makes so much sense when you see it. I fell deeply in love and am now thinking of hiring her as a personal interior designer.
• Hair Ribbons - I just find them so elegant and girly. After having seen some gorgeous hair styles including them, I was inspired to try my hand and wearing them too. I find that link really helpful.
• Rob Ryan - Between his beautiful words to his equally as beautiful drawings, Rob Ryan's work gives me more inspiration and ideas than most. I especially love his paper cut-outs! 

I hope you discovered something new and now have some new thoughts and ideas to help inspire you. x

The 4th of July

For those of you who are aware of the celebrations following the 4th of July here in America, then you will know that People tend to go all out. Huge firework displays (the one we saw went on for what seemed like days), eye popping feasts and parties to rival some weddings, are mandatory. Driving through our neighbourhood I probably counted over Fifty American flags, hung with pride in the fronts of peoples lawns. It almost seems a competition, to see who can celebrate July the 4th with the most patriotism. Being here at this time has made it abundantly clear just what a proud nation the Americans are. To be honest, I sort of wish Britain had a July the 4th too. And I have to confess, I have been infected with the July 4th bug. I love it.
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To fit in with the rest of the population and because I could, I decided to join in with the patriotic fun and dress in red white and blue. I actually really like this outfit too, and might re-create it on any 'god save the Queen' days at home.

          Skirt- American Apparel  Top- H&M  Shoes- Forever21(Similar here)  Sunglasses- H&M

Where Kate met Wills...

 There is something about University Towns. What it is I'm not sure, but I seem to be drawn to them. Oxford, Cambridge and St Andrews are some of my favourite places, and all happen to be Towns heavily shaped by the Universities in them.
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St Andrews, to me, is the perfect place. Complete with Vintage Boutiques, Pancake cafes, Noodle bars and a proper Beach, it is possibly my favourite town to visit. As I wandered the streets of the famous meeting place of Kate and prince William, I was struck by how utterly photogenic St Andrews is. My camera was out at all times as round every corner I would stumble upon yet another fantastic photo opportunity.

      Jacket- Miss Selfridge.  Top- Asos.  Leggings- Topshop.  Shoes- Topshop.  Scarf- Bought at Market