EVERYDAY BILL.

When trying to come up with an idea for day 2 of Billie week, I received a rather life changing comment from someone. I wont lie, it hurt, who could have thought that 8 little words could do so much damage to my fragile self-consciousness. If you haven't guessed it already, I was told that I was the most mainstream girl that said person knew. It was like a dagger to the little place dedicated in my fragile heart to my passion for fashion. Anyways, I had a lot to think about after hearing that and came to the conclusion that if others were going to consider me mainstream, I would just have to embrace it and what better way would there be that showing you all my everyday, as hard as it may be to say, mainstream look.

If you can bear to look at the pictures above you'll see the layers that consist of today's outfit. Rather boring I must admit, but I can't give up much of the precious 20 minutes that I have each morning before I leave the flat. If you would please direct your eyes to the first image, you'll see me, staring down at my tshirt as if it's the most interesting thing in the world (it's not, but if you pull your top down like so it makes you look a lot slimmer). I was given this top by my sister about a year ago and I've loved it ever since, I would definitely say that it's one of my staple tshirts, even if I don't wear it enough. Now, as you start to look towards the foot of the image, you'll see black tights and a black H&M mini skirt, essential to every wardrobe. There's not much else I can say about them, because they are so important to own.

In the next image, you'll see the same outfit but with a little addition. I can't tell you how long I've been trying to style this baby but I suppose today was my lucky day and I had the genius idea of going really basic for once (as basic as I can go). I suppose when I decided to put this baggy tank top on, I was trying to go for the female Morrissey* look, without coming off as extremely pretentious.

Onto the third and final picture, you can see the most crucial items of my wardrobe, my beloved coat and boots. I honestly don't know what I would do without them because I do literally wear at least one of them every day. Neither are particularly attractive, but they do make my outfits mine and not just any old cliché. That said, I don't think that everyday people pay that much attention to what I wear, but it would be a lie to say that I don't make any effort, so to those who notice my clothes, thank you. B.x 

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*Yes, I know it's the second time this week I've referred to him but I currently have Hatful of Hollow on repeat. And anyways, he dressed great. 

A TASTE OF THE BILLIE PIE.

I know I've been absent for a ridiculous amount of time but, fear not! I have returned! You guys are in for a treat this next week, for this week is dedicated to the one and only me (hence the cringe-worthy title). Of course the main focus will be fashion, but I guess you are all familiar enough with me by now to know that I do go on a bit.  As you all already know (I hope), one of my favourite things to do on this blog is interview my friends and family about the way they style/dress themselves. I think it really does connect the real world with the fashion industry, I want you to consider me as a young Morrissey*, doing the most ordinary thing because it's time ordinary people spoke out. Well, I thought if this week is about me, why not interview myself?....

How would you describe your style?

Ever changing, I don't feel that I could ever really brand myself with one sort 'style'. I don't really believe that we have to stick to one sort of trend anymore, which is great for me because I don't think I would be very accepted otherwise.

Do you have any style icons?

The thing is, I don't really have style icons, because I find everything very inspiring when it comes to fashion I can never really fixate on one or two people. For instance, I find music can have an extreme affect on my wardrobe, which I know sounds extremely pretentious but it's just one of my annoying habits. I also have little obsessions, like the club kids. 

Do you have any staple items of clothing? 

I'm a big coat person and I love my leather aviator coat that my dad gave me earlier this year and I absolutely adore my doc martens. I pretty much wear those two items everyday. They're not particularly glamorous, but neither am I. 

Are labels important to you?

I don't really hold much value to high street labels, I can tell the difference between them all, but I don't think it's necessary that if I'm going to get a pair of trainers that they have to be Nikes because quite frankly, I'm much happier to pay £20 less for a pair of dunlops. But top-end fashion is another story! I am in love with big labels like Chanel or Moschino and take time every season to look at their latest collections. 

Are there any shops you always go to?

Yes, if I'm ever shopping in town I always go into H&M and Zara, but more often than not I'll go into places like Sports Direct and Select, not because I'm sporty in any kind of way but I find that it's a really great place for pretty much anything. In short, I only really shop at the cheap ones, but not really Primark. 

Well I think I should leave it there for now, I don't want to give away too much now especially considering as it's only supposed to be a TASTE. I hope this suffices til a later date (definitely before the week ends). B.x

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* Reference to Morrissey on the topic of why The Smiths were called The Smiths.