I've been away for a while...

But i'm back!

I've been doing a lot of back and forth with life and career and I feel that I can finally come back on here and talk about it all. I have recently officially launched OLWEN Store online, and we are having so many exciting developments already! 

OLWEN is an independent online store, building your essential wardrobe. We will be stocking brands from across the world, mainly from America and Australia. We will however be looking for completely unique brands to bring to your wardrobe so keep an eye out! 

We currently stock Sol Sana footwear and Elizabeth Anne Jewellery. 

We are completely committed to creating your perfect essential wardrobe, with pieces that you can wear day to night - and season to season.

Please take a look at the website, like and share if your enjoying the content. I will keep you all up to date here because i'm not going anywhere!

Yes, I am still doing the photography also :) It will all be channelled into the one place which is so exciting for me, and I will also be back with all my outfit posts very soon!

Love,

Carla

xo

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Christmas Wonders

I have absolutely neglected the blog over the last few months but I am back and raring to go!  

I have had a rough few months and lost my way a little but I have turned myself around and going to continue on with the blog and photography.

Christmas this year was amazing, and I couldn't have spent it with more amazing people.

Here are a few pictures from the festive season from my point of view! 

What did everyone get for Christmas? 

 Trying on the boyfriends slippers! 

All ready and wrapped for Christmas! 

I was completely spoilt! 

Got out the Alexander Wang for an ice skating trip!

Countryside Monochrome

So today I was meant to be shooting a vintage fashion shoot but it all fell through, so it has now been postponed until next week. Instead, my brother and I went up to the lakes, so I could get one of my photography modules completed and I couldn't resist having a few cheeky outfit shots, seeing as I had actually thought about my outfit.

Jacket - My own creation       Basketball Top - My own creation       Jeans - Allsaints          Shoes - Primark


Outfit posts aren't something I have always been comfortable with however I am starting to get into it. The images were taken by my little brother, and are actually very good considering he never holds a camera! Luckily a few minutes after we got into the car, it started to rain very heavily! So our timing was perfect.

I am also showing off my amazing new shoes that I bought a few days ago on a shopping trip. They are from Primark and are my first purchase from there in years! But for £8 I could't leave them and they are so comfortable. Who says you can't get good items for cheap?!



xo

It feels a little like Autumn 💭

Top - H&M              Skirt - Zara

Jumper - Matalan

Boots - AllSaints

Shirt - AllSaints

So tonight I felt like it was time to sort through my wardrobe, which is a task I dread. The transition from season to season leaves you with the list of things you actually need! After spending most of my last few years as an eBay addict, I tend to leave spring/summer with less clothing than I had the previous year, as we don't need the chunky knits during the summer time! 

This year, I decided, no more eBay! I now have more clothes in my wardrobes than ever before, although I did have so much enjoyment out of trying on all my outfits and getting myself all prepared for winter! I simply can not wait until I can layer up. 

I have been left with a list of NEEDED items so I will be posting outfits through the blog every now and again for the next few weeks. I will also start posting wish lists of the items I am currently lusting after so stay tuned. Lots more to come!

Here I leave you with some snapshots of pieces I look forward to taking through to Autumn.

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If you go down to the woods today...

Sandals - Zara      Cardigan - Matalan      Jeans - ASOS      Vest - H&M

Sunglasses - Matalan      Jeans - ASOS      Vest - H&M

Sandals - Zara      Cardigan - Matalan      Jeans - ASOS      Vest - H&M      Bag - Longchamp

We had an amazing few days away in Pembrokeshire. 4 days in a peaceful haven, just me and my guy, celebrating our 6 year anniversary. We stayed in the Bluestone resort right next to Oakwood, and about 15 minutes from Tenby Town. The resort was absolutely beautiful. We stayed right in the middle of the 'village' section of the resort and surrounding us were beautiful log cabins. It was such a beautiful place to walk around but it was so expensive! We spent an absolute fortune!

I have added some pictures of my outfit from the first day of our trip however these are the first #ootd that I have done so please don't judge too harshly!!

All in all we had an amazing time and I will be posting some photographs from our Tenby visit. Thankfully we had some lovely weather, we were so lucky!

ALLSAINTS - AUTUMN, COME AT ME.

                               Quinta Jumper - AllSaints      Leather Trousers - AllSaints      Elion Jumper - Allsaints         Riverso Rip It Up Dress - AllSaints


My favourite time of year, Autumn/Winter. As much as I don't want these beautiful sunny days to end, the clothing just gets better and better. Layering up on a cold winters day is my favourite way to style clothes and each year at this time, it is what I look forward to.

This is were my job has it's perks. Stylist at AllSaints has it's ups especially when the new collections come into store... (and when the garments are this beautiful it makes it even better). Here I am testing the new season! My favourite so far from the Pre-fall launch has to be the Quinta Jumper, pictured first with the new leather trousers. It is made from an alpaca blend and is easily one of the cosiest jumpers I have ever worn. The leather trousers actually are also extremely comfortable which is making it very hard for me to refuse purchasing new items!

Next on my wish list is the Elion Jumper. I had the Sago Jumper last season which was similar as it had the hole on the shoulder but this one is slightly jumper. Made from Merino Wool, this jumper is a key item for the AllSaints season. Again, I styled it with the leather trousers which are slowly becoming a favourite of mine. I do need to resist however.

Lastly, I have fallen for the Riverso Rip It Up Dress. This print is hugely important to AllSaints this season and I have to be honest, I am enjoying it immensely. It is so comfortable on and is very flattering. I feel that I am going to need to save A LOT for this season seeing as 'official' Autumn/Winter is still yet to launch!

Unfortunately for me, there are many more items that I would love to share. I am hoping that these I can share with you when I actually own them myself.

Come at me, Autumn!