Paige of Fashion

Thursday, 6 February 2014

Crocodile style

There are a few things in this world that make me sublimely happy. One is free food in any form. Another is receiving a parcel through my letter box (or in this case, over the back gate) that I know contains something pretty I ordered online. As an extremely welcome moment of happiness among the stresses of mocks, today the Rihanna mock croc boots from Boohoo that I've been waiting for arrived! And they are even more perfect than I expected.

Boohoo // £35

They are a beautiful black patent snakeskin, with the cut-outs that seem to be popular in the world of shoes at the moment and that I am utterly infatuated with. The sole of the shoe adds even more to its appeal - a chunky heel with the added comfort of them being rubber. Pulling the whole style together are three chunky gold buckles (remember my gold obsession?) along with a barely-there-zip at the back of the boot maintaining its sleek finish.

I can already see the outfit possibilities stretching before me. No doubt they will be gracing my feet as soon as possible. Probably tomorrow!

Bethany Paige X

Sunday, 2 February 2014

Not a fashion post

When I meet somebody new, I want to know everything about them. It's a weird compulsion that leaves me with a longing to know the way their mind works, their memories and their favourite things. I love nothing more than listening to somebody talk endlessly about their passions.

I don't know if anybody shares this obsession with exploring people's minds, but I'm pretty sure I can't be the only one. Such a thought process led me to realise just how little my beautiful followers know about me as a person apart from my fashion preferences! So I decided to dedicate a post to telling you a little bit more about me.

16 things about Beth

I write a lot. When I say a lot, I mean in every spare moment I have a pen is in my hand. One of my favourite things to do is sit in bed at night and write in my journal, plus I've been getting into writing poetry a lot more recently, which you may have spotted if you follow my Instagram.

My journal

I went against teacher supervision and chose to take 4 essay based subjects at AS level - History, English Literature, English Language and Religion and Philosophy. Despite the barrage of essays and course work I'm currently facing, I wouldn't change them for the world. The fact that I enjoy them (most of the time at least) makes school a lot more fun.

 My favourite colour is grey. Close second is probably white and then deep purple.

Mood board from a few months ago

My most played songs at the moment are I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend To Dance by Black Kids, If You Got the Money by Jamie T, Last Ones Standing by Example ft Ed Sheeran and Bethamphetamine by Butch Walker.

I love looking at the stars. I find it very humbling.

I read. I read a lot. When I'm not writing I'm reading. My favourite books include The Great Gatsby (which I'm also studying in English lit) and The Fault in Our Stars - just like every other teenage girl out there. I'm also quite obsessed with my current reading material - Care Of Wooden Floors.  I seem to have an ever growing pile of books alongside an ever decreasing amount of time to read them in due to the aforementioned barrage of essays and coursework, which is a shame.

My "to read" pile at the moment

My favourite flowers are pink roses. Unlike what seems to be every girl on the planet, I would rather be given pale pink roses than red ones. Obviously I wouldn't be complaining either way though! 





The blog theme gives it away, doesn't it?

My life revolves around baths (I'm typing this post in the bath on my phone)! Give me bubbles, hot water, some candles and a book or magazine and I will be a very happy bunny.

Bath essentials - Mango body was (The Body Shop),

Lush shampoo bair, Lush cosmetic warrior face mask

I believe in angels.

I love London more than words can express. As soon as I step onto Victoria Station's platform I feel unbelievably inspired.

I once took part in a powder paint photo shoot.

My favourite smell is lavender.

I have complete faith in the power of Karma. There's no point in being bitter and angry when you know somebody's actions will come back to haunt them anyway!

I am obsessed with random quotes.

I love the summer and am less keen on winter. But I love Christmas and wear factor 50 all throughout the warmer months. It's a twisted kind of logic, I know.

My lucky number in 16.

Bethany Paige X

Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Shoe infatuation

Love: To feel deep affection for someone or something.

Synonyms: Be infatuated with, be smitten with, be besotted with, be passionate about.

In other words, the exact feeling that I experienced when I set eyes upon these Jeffrey Campbell heels:

(avaliabe on lorisshoes.com "soon")

The PVC pink, the bright white chunky soles, the open back and toe. Everything I'm looking for in a long term shoe relationship. After all, you can't risk rushing into something if you're not certain, right?

Just a short post today but I couldn't help but share these beauties with you all in between my English revision!

Bethany Paige X

Saturday, 25 January 2014

Tartan and tapestry bargains

Thrifting, eBay and Amazon. Three words that I strongly believe should be the foundation of every fashion loving and money saving individual to grace the vast world of blogging. They act as my main source of bargain beauties; each their own internet haven of pretty little things that make me and my purse smile (and leave me with enough money to buy a new purse and new lipstick to cover that smile in, if I so desire)! I would happily - and do - spend hours walking around highstreets sprinkled in charity shops and scouring online for something unbelievably beautiful with a more unbelievable price tag.

Recently, my bargain efforts have been focused upon the accessories sector of my ever growing wardrobe. And it's undeniable that my efforts have paid off!

Amazon - £3 for a set of 5

I decided that it was about time to finally join in the fashion blogger hype over minimalist band rings worn on multiple fingers. I adore them. Apart from the fact that I've had to layer the inside of each with bluetac - the curse of thin fingers - they are probably the most perfect pieces of jewellery for me! You all know I have an obsession with gold and the plain style of these means that they go with literally anything and make it look super stylish.

Primark - £1

The odd one out of this selection of bargains is my new beanie hat, which I didn't thrift or buy online. Still, it's certainly worth a mention considering it cost a mere £1! I have Primark to thank for such a bargain that is facilitating my new obsession with wearing beanie hats and dark lipstick

Amazon 50p

Honestly, I just thought this was cute. I have no other reason for purchasing it - no specific outfits in mind and no particular occasions. I just liked it and bought it and am yet to regret it!

Thrifted - £1

I would like to take a moment to recognise that Topshop sell scarves like this for nearly £20. Even I, with the limited maths skills that I poses, am able to see that means I found one hell of a bargain with this beauty! Maybe the fact that it's in my favourite print ever will convince me to stop dressing like it's summer most of the time.

Thrifted - £1.99

Checked scarf number two. Basically, I shall be alternating between them in a continuous cycle of inexpensive style.

Finally, this heavenly bag. I really don't need a new bag but I really did need this one. Apart from the fact that it's a swoon-worthy tapestry print, its shape makes it unbelievably roomy and (dare I say it?) practical. Of all the pieces I bought it's probably the one most likely to have true longevity in my wardrobe.

I find that when you buy something cheaply, it stops being about how much you spend and becomes a case of how much you've saved! I'm yet to discover whether that's a good or bad thing.

Bethany Paige X

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Pick of the crop

I've always been wary of crop tops. I'm liable to sway between utter infatuation and severe animosity. I think the later of these two feelings spawns from baring witness to a tendency that is devastatingly common among girls of my generation. In winter you remain relatively safe against such scenes, but in summer you are likely to become submerged amongst girls sporting a-little-too-tight denim shorts and bandeau "tops". I feel like I can't walk down a UK street in June without seeing someone wearing that exact outfit, paired with Vans and frilly socks. It's as though I can't breath without somehow inhaling the fibres excreted by cheap (I don't mean in the thrifty sense) crop and strapless bandeau tops! And I can't help but wonder why? Despite the obvious disregard for any fashion thought processes that may have occurred, let's be quite honest - it's never that hot in the South-East of England, is it?

Still, each to their own I suppose.

But that does leave behind my statement regarding infatuation.You would think that after being bombarded by what are, frankly, such disturbing scenes, I would be forever scared by the idea of crop tops. I wouldn't blame you for expecting the fashion loving part of my brain to be eternally blunted to even the largest of style possibilities encased within the smallest pieces of fabric. Yet, it is not. I send my thanks to those bloggers and magazines that have managed to successfully style crop tops to my taste and (high) standards. Without you, I would be even more prejudice regarding them. I also commend the fashion designers who have achieved crop tops that retain some form of class and a large amount of beauty.

I have no doubts that this summer will follow the same crop top situation that it does every year in Teenage Girl Land, but I am also anticipating and looking forward to the re-emergence of its much more fashionable older sister. The SS 2014 catwalks showcased many, thanks to the likes of Lucas Nascimento (a personal favourite) and Paul and Joe. A flash of midriff here. A high waisted piece there. And not a pair of ill fitting shorts in sight.

Lucas Nascimento

Kenzo

Paul and Joe

Simone Rocha

Salvatore Ferraga

Bethany Paige X

Sunday, 19 January 2014

The Best of Kate

A few days ago, Croydon born and super model Kate Moss turned 40, as hard as that may be to believe. I planned on doing a celebratory post on the 16th but unfortunately numerous things got in my way - Thank you A-Levels. It seemed like such a waste of an opportunity to drool over pictures (90s pictures in particular) of everyone's girl crush, Miss Moss, so I decided to create a belated birthday post reminiscing over my favourite Kate based pictorial moments. Better late than never, right? Especially when these beautiful images are involved in the equation!