Student In The City : Fashion

In About Me, Blog

To remember

Part one:

Remember the summer evenings spent at the park. As the sun begins to set.

We would spend hours in the fields.

Laughing and smiling.

Acting and playing.

This is where we would learn to be good friends and keep secrets.

This is where we would learn to be bad friends and share secrets.

Memories were made in the twilight grass.

I think back and smile with humorous caution, those friends were gained and lost and gained again.

And as the sun still sets, i still remember.

Alex captured something special in my home town, so special its helped me to remember.

Now that I've remembered i think its time to reflect...

Photography by Alexander Ward

https://www.instagram.com/ruggedwisdom/

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In camera, clothing

Hidden in the Northern Quarter lies a little patch of green. A tiny little allotment where a different kind of life is growing away from the hustle of a working Manchester. Summers has brought lilac flowers into bloom with a little help from the rain, and last Tuesday showed me new places and made me new friends.

Jack’s photography speaks for itself, his eye for details, colours and his passion for photography was incredibly inspiring. The day left me wanting to embrace the future and its possibilities. After finishing my second year of university, the start of my summer carried on feeling like it was non stop. Until i went away to Cyprus with my boyfriend and his grandparents. And so I finally managed to relax, but unfortunately the week flew by.

So now it’s the middle of July and I will be starting a new job in the next week or so. I hope i will still have enough time to focus more on my blog and still be in a creative environment, whether that be through photo shoots, writing and recording music and maybe even doing a few gigs here and there (we’ll see about that last one!)

More than anything this summer I want to work hard and earn money, but i also want to have fun at the same time.

I had such a good day getting to know jack, having a laugh, chatting about travels, careers and the future. I’m really looking forward to working with jack again, so keep your eyes peeled and in the meantime, go show him some love by following him on Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/jackgraciephoto/

My next post will be about my experience at university, in particular the stress and anxiety that comes with studying and (fingers crossed) getting a degree!

Jess

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In 35mm, camera

Weekly charity shop finds

Zenit TTL film camera - £4.99

This baby was hidden in a scruffy old bag at the back of a shelf. Although I had no idea if it worked or if it was any good, at that price there was no way I was leaving the shop without it!

The 35mm Photographer's Handbook - £2.80
Here's hoping this book will give me a hand at teaching me how to use that Russian baby!

Orange oversized satin shirt - £ 2.99

It is what it is. Its an oversized orange shirt. Normally I never buy anything that is this bright! However I loved the look and the feel of the shirt, so I thought I might as well get it and give it a go, seeing as it didn't cost much.
I think this is one of the best things about buying from charity shops or thrift stores, you're able to experiment with your wardrobe without spending too much money, so you don't run the risk of losing out on a lot of money spent on something that actually doesn't look right, or that you only wore once. (If this does happen, and you do change your mind on an item, just go ahead and donate it back to a different charity!)

Vintage clasp purse - £1.49
This purse is in such good quality! The clasp is still in working order and the bag is very sturdy. The only downside to the purse is that it doesn't fit all that much in it. My phone doesn't even fit... However it still is very pretty and it makes me feel like my Grandma Lila (who was a very very stylish, sophisticated woman!)

Cassette tapes - 50p to £2

My mum recently flew over to Ireland to visit family and came back with an old portable cassette player which used to be my uncles. I got so excited when I found out it still worked and the sound is surprisingly very good. Its safe to safe to say my cassette collection has been growing rapidly. Jazz is a must in my music collection at the moment! And who doesn't love a bit of There She Goes by The La's

So that was my first charity shop haul for you guys! Until next time,

Jess

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In Fashion, Manchester

a look back.

A look back to a shoot I did before things got crazy at university...

Photographer - Dawncast

https://www.instagram.com/dawncast_/

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In black and white, Blog

Northern Quarter

Wednesday 1st March 2017

I recently met up with a photographer who had contacted me on Instagram wanting to take a few portrait photos around Manchester.

I took a look a her website and instantly fell in love with her photography so I jumped at the chance to work with her and I'm so glad I did!

I've never had to "pose" in front of a proper camera before so the whole experience was new, but amazing!

Coralie was so lovely and made me feel really comfortable and relaxed, which made me really enjoy it. We managed to find a few good spots around the Northern Quarter to take some photos and these are the results!

I'm completely in love with them and its something I really REALLY want to do again.

What I'm wearing:

Bomber Jacket - Mango

Jumper - Primark

Jeans - H&M

Boots - TU Clothing

Hope you like the photos as much as I do!

If you do go and take a look at Coralie's Instagram and beautiful website!

https://www.instagram.com/coralie.monnet/

http://www.coraliemonnet.com/

Jess

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In and other stories, birthday

What I got for My Birthday!

So I thought i'd do a little post on a few of the things I got for my birthday. Its not that I like these things in particular more than others, it's just I wanted to pick a few different things to show you guys. If any friends or family are reading this I just want to say a huge thank you for your birthday wishes and presents!

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