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Top- River Island
Scarf- TopShop
Coat- New Look
Bag- H&M
Jeans- Miss Selfridge

London is always a good idea, especially when the sun shines bright and amazing food is involved! The girls and I visited London to go to the Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore! exhibition before it closes next sunday, I had been recommended it by many so I couldn't let it go a miss and I wasn't let down. 

If I'm honest I haven't really visited many exhibitions but this one is the best by far. Not only was the clothing and accessories that were showcased amazing, but the journey you're taken on makes you feel like you knew her personally. Quirky boxes (with legs and arms!) showcasing little notes and magazines prints inside, many videos of her, so many mannequins with her clothes on, that all had seen much love and affection from the worn out seams and broken heels on shoes- making you feel like you knew her that little bit more. The exhibition moved through many rooms and floors to finally a video of a catwalk show in 2007, which was in honour of her following her death. I completely recommend you visit if you get the chance.

Once we had made our way round the exhibition our tummies grumbled so we treated ourselves to a meal (and pudding) at Garfunkels, before we walked around the city admiring the sights, and the sun. We then grabbed a coffee and rested our throbbing feet and took home shortly afterwards. 

My next visit will be to see the David Bailey exhibition at the National Gallery. That exhibition is on till June, so that'll happen once this uni work has been handed in!

London Fashion Weekend

London fashion weekend didn't let me down. Being a LFWEnd virgin I expected big things from the day ahead, and I wasn't disappointed. I enjoyed every moment, from having my ticket ripped at the entrance of Somerset House, to picking up my tote bag full of goodies, lusting over designer clothes- too expensive for my student budget, and of course the trend fashion show hosted by the super cute Angela Scanlon (who is, thankfully, very pale, much like the rest of us Brits.)

The must-have photo in front of the mirrored wall of fabulous-ness was the first thing to do and whilst posing with my girl friend, we both became temporary photographers, snapping other friendship groups posing in their most fashionable outfit for the most fashionable weekend.

Roaming the hallways of Somerset House and taking in the beautiful surroundings- like the staircase I had to pose on- you came across so many pop-up boutiques full of people admiring pieces from brilliant designers including Blonde + Ginger, Almost Famous and Cheap Mondays, but to name a few.  

Even though purchasing just a scarf would have made my student bank account screech, I did snap up a beautiful ruby coloured ring from My Flash Trash. Another purchase I couldn't resist was a new beauty drink. Refreshing, tasty and with the added ingredient collagen, I'll hopefully look like Rosie Huntington Whitley after a few more bottles. 

The 360 Canon booth was one of many highlights, it was so much fun to jump around in a booth full of cameras and to have a 360 still photograph appear of me and my friend. Brilliant. Find the short video on my Instagram page- instagram.com/_amybruce 

The fashion show was bought to life by host Miss Scanlon and the models looked fresh and fierce. 4 trends- pretty in pink, back to nature, shape up and my personal favourite victorian graced the catwalk inspiring everyone in the room. Fluffy pink bobble hats, bold prints, lace and leather, all autumn/winter wardrobe staples. 

My feet ached when 5 o'clock came around and it was time to catch the train home and grab a cinnamon hot chocolate, but what a fab fashion day out.

Next stop- London Fashion Week.

Top- Primark
Necklace- Miss Selfridge

Ankle boots- River island