OOTN: If Dave Vanian was Blonde

Last night I was invited to my friends 1 year anniversary party held in Whites Tavern, Belfast. This coincided with Culture Night which was being held in the City Centre. There was a really nice buzz in Belfast last night, which puts a positive light on the City after the bad press we've been receiving in the past year. It was lovely to see abandoned buildings being brought back to life, with the likes of underground raves, art installations and marquees selling food and other bits and bobs. It brought a wide mix of cultures to the City and it was nice to see cafes fully lit to accommodate the crowds. You couldn't walk 3 feet without seeing someone with dreadlocks, which was nice. This is the outfit I wore. The pictures aren't great but I thought I'd snap a few anyway, as I was in a good mood. I had a fab night, a big congratulations to Becka and John- hope there are many more happy years to come.

Vampire slick back hair. Dave Vanian inspired.

 

Shoes: Next Tan Italia Leather Brogue boots RRP £80.
                                                               

 

Skeleton hand collar tips: Topman RRP £5.99.
 


Green Tartan Blazer: Zara RRP £65

White Oxford shirt: Topman RRP £20. Black second skin skinny jeans: Cheap Monday RRP £39

 

I love the Zara Green tartan jacket, I have the trousers to match. I was going to wear them together, but it's too full on. They look great with seperate outfits and are true quality, as you would expect from Zara. They are a great alternative to a black suit and have lots of character. The collar tips are adorable, they were a gift from my Granny (N'awk). They have systematically put holes in every shirt I own. My boots are from Next (where I would never venture for shoes) however, to my surprise they have amazing quality leather shoes for men, shoes designed to last for years. Tan is a good alternative to brown, a colour I find very dull.

Thanks for checking this post out. Until my next post have a good weekend.

                                                      

Scott. x

OOTD: Many Shades of Black

Today's look is a real simple one with an all black 'minimalist' style. I'll be creating a blog post soon with my new love of the colour Black. This may sound a little boring, but there are ways to make it interesting with the use of layers, different fabrics and the way you wear things.

This post is aptly named after one of my favourite Raconteurs songs 'Many shades of Black'. This is part true, as especially when you wear vintage black clothes the black can be either jet black or a faded black which again adds interest to a black outfit.

                          

The silk jacket is vintage self dyed black. The t-shirt is the 'Bruce Embroidery T-shirt' in black by Cheap Monday. The neck pouch is by Topman. Cheap Monday is a brand I've been coveting for a while now. I will do a blog post on their minimalist Swedish design soon.

The black high waist jeans are by Cheap Monday also and the boots are black matte boots by Doctor Martens. The backpack is vintage moleskin. The leather is distressed which I absolutely adore. Aged leather is more expensive, but is far more interesting than smooth leather.

The watch is the Casio gold databank. The leather wrist cuff is from an online sex shop.

 

That's today's simple casual look. Hope you like it. My next post will be featuring this new 'all black' ethos, which I have been obsessed with lately. Thank God it's getting colder and I no longer absorb the Sun's rays (I'm allergic to the sun, miserable weather all the way!)

Oh and I got my hair cut like a Hitler youth member today. Pictures soon. Until my next post....have a nice weekend!

Scott.x

Curiosity Killed The Scott

This has been something I've talked about doing for so long now! I never seemed to actually make a blog, nor did I think I had the perseverance to keep an interesting blog up and running. Well I finally decided to go for it. Only time will tell I suppose... I'm Scott, 20 years old from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Paler than Casper with legs so dangly a grasshopper would be envious.

With that glorious image implanted, I'll tell you a little bit about myself. I'm 20 years old, and have recently completed an HND in journalism at Belfast Metropolitan College. I learned a lot, and got to express myself through writing, which has always been a passion of mine. I won a Northern Ireland writing competition in 2010 and was commended the same year in the 'Foyle Poet of the Year Award'. After realizing I wasn't going to be the next J.K Rowling or poet laureate I thought Journalism would be a good choice for a career. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed studying it (mainly for the freelance vintage fashion column I got to produce for our student magazine 'Impress') but I think I'm ready for a different venture definitely doing something creative and challenging.

I turned down a chance to study a degree course at Sheffield Hallam University, as my heart really wasn't in Journalism anymore. I need to be doing something on my own initiative and definitely need to be a part of a creative industry. I am never going to be the type who is chained to the corporate desk. I am looking forward to gaining experience and hopefully a placement within a creative industry and see where life takes me. This is what this year is all about- discovering what I want to do. I thought this blog would be a good creative outlet for 1. Writing 2. Gaining valuable contacts and 3. Posting about things which interest me and sharing my opinions and tips.

Anyway, I'm waffling. I plan to blog about fashion, culture, art and film. All through a Scott filter of course! I plan to use my passionate ebaying skills to showcase a range of affordable trends from catwalk to eBay, and prove that you can create an expensive ensemble or even re-style tired vintage buys to create something special. I also want to post about events and cultural bits and bobs which really capture my imagination. Also some DIY and revamp posts plus outfits of the day and a few reviews as well!

Oh, and check my eBay store regularly for affordable vintage pieces and tacky (nice tacky) clutter. I'm in a bit of a hiatus at the minute, but it should be up and running within a month or two.

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/likefilmnoir

Thanks for reading and I hope this blog stays persistent, even when I'm not so...

 

Scott. x