Badger Boutique

When a close friend of mine, Megan Holland, told me about wanting to open a boutique in our hometown of Chesterfield I couldn't have been more excited for her. 

Chesterfield isn't known for much except our crooked church spire, and I'm sorry to say that isn't much to brag about! 

But it's time for a change. 

Up the road we have Sheffield, home to stores and indie clothing brands such as Alice Takes A Trip and Syd and Mallory. These have been on the radar for a while now and always push the boat out each season with new reworks and new designs. 

Chesterfield hasn't ever seen anything of the same magnitude in a long time. 

Until 'Badger' came along.

Whilst Chesterfield does have a small handful of independent fashion and beauty stores; Three Boutique, M's Gallery, and Dolled Up, to name a few. We no longer have an alternative clothing store.

Badger aims to provide alternative and reworked vintage clothing, breathing fresh air into the life of Chesterfield along with supporting local bands by providing a place for them to sell their merchandise - tshirts, CDs etc.

Since our independent record store, Hudsons Music Store, closed down two years ago after 105 years of top quality service; I've not been aware of anywhere that has provided a platform for local bands to sell their merch.

It's about time we had that again.

Now, it may be a little while off opening; HOWEVER, I know for a fact that the first batch of stock has been ordered in and there will be a market stall to kick start the Badger Hype! 

Whether you're local to Chesterfield or not, you should get involved with Badger.

Support local and independent fashion business! 

Support Badger on Facebook!!

Big loves,
Samantha
xo

Pantone Colour of the Year 2014

"Pantone is the world-renowned authority on color. For nearly 50 years, Pantone has been inspiring design professionals with products, services and leading technology for the colorful exploration and expression of creativity."
The mighty Pantone have released their Colour of The Year and yet again, as every year, I am more than impressed with the choice!

Not only is it a gorgeous colour, but it inspires confidence, joy, love and health a tone which will be well received as we are now into the new year.

In terms of fashion and beauty trends; the rosy undertones will create a healthy glow for S/S - much needed after the horrible winter we're having at the minute!

Apu Jan's S/S '14 RTW Collection encompasses all shades and hues of the 'Radiant Orchid'

 

 Beautiful use of florals, colour and cut. Simple shapes repeated onto different areas of the body changing and shaping the silhouette into something either tailored, seen in the left column, or loose fitting, seen in the right column.
This is just one of many examples from the catwalk for the upcoming season.

After a hunt through a few High Street stores, I came across this skirt in Topshop - Lilac Floral Double Split Midi Skirt.

I thought this was a beautiful find for S/S '14! The mid length is super cute and a favourite of mine. It provides the perfect excuse to don the heels/wedges or even the chunky block heel biker boots!

I'd team it with cut-out biker boots, cropped long sleeve white tee and a denim jacket for chilly S/S nights walking back from the country pub.

Big loves,
Samantha
xo

Unbridled.

Hello lovelies!

I've been going on for ages about starting a fashion blog and made it one of my 2014 goals.
I am a Fashion Design student at Nottingham Trent University so this will double up as showing off bits of my work too.

I have a personal Instagram account, feel free to follow me: @ink__heart

I'm very new to this whole blogging lark so please bear with me!
I hope to keep you interested and updated with all things fashion based going on in my life!

Big love,

Samantha
xo