Sunshine awaits

Off to Spain for a week of sun, sangria and relaxing...

Danielle Jaques

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My H&M wardrobe update for Spring

 Spring  

n.  

  

1. A source, origin, or beginning.       

2. a. The season of the year, occurring between winter and summer, 

during which the weather becomes warmer and plants revive.

b. A time of growth and renewal.           

3. The earliest or freshest time of something

Spring’s arrival makes the world seem much more appealing, and fresh starts suddenly seem possible. Mornings are brighter, bluebells and daffodils are in full bloom and the sun is still shining at 7pm. 

All of this means that my wardrobe is in desperate need of a new lease of life...

boyfriend jeans - £19.99 h&m

I’ve been after a pair of boyfriend jeans, and found the perfect pair in H&M for £19.99 (with £10 discount on denim). I don’t own jeans so this was something completely different to what I’d usually wear. 

Although my sister says they look like my Dad’s jeans and they do nothing for my backside, I love them! Ultra comfy and relaxed, what’s not to like?

mint green trousers - £10 (sale) h&m

I found these mint green tailored trousers on the sale rail for £10. These will be perfect for work in spring with the cuffs rolled up and sandals.

cream lace pencil skirt - £1.25 (sale) h&m

Cream lace pencil skirt £1.25 (originally £30, down to £5, but with a yellow stain on it, now removed with the help of Vanish)) Best bargain ever! Is excellent quality, with a cream lining and is the most amazing fit as well.

new icons rings - £3.99, divided rings - £2.99 both h&m

These rings haven't left my fingers since I bought them, the divided ones started to go bronze quite quickly though.

Quite impressed with H&M lately, a lot of their pieces are hit and miss, but there are some good quality pieces at affordable prices, especially in the more 'grown up' section.

Danielle Jaques

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Long live the jelly shoes

Chanel Ad Campaign S/S '12

I've had my eye on these Chanel S/S '12 sandals for a long time now. Comfy and practical? Yes please!

 

I love this ad campaign shot by Karl Lagerfeld himself.Crisp white clothes against the sea, with a touch of gymnastics and sports references thrown in.

I found a very similar pair on eBay for £19.99, and they've just appeared on Topshop's website for spring (here)! Hello eagle eye!

 

The eBay ones come in all sorts of snazzy colours as well!

Find them here:

Multiple colours available here

 

 

I'm thinking the lilac pair (only available in size 3, lucky people with small feet!).

If not, then the silver glitter pair, taking me right back to my child hood. (My mum used to hate them, but at the age of twenty one she can't tell me off now!)

 

Plain black ones available here

 

 

Or if you feel like splashing out, you can also find the Chanel ones on eBay.

 

 

Happy ebaying!

 

 

(I've just bought a dark grey glitter pair on eBay for a bargain!)

Danielle Jaques

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Coco & Marie

I’ve decided to change the name of my blog from FrugalSpirit, to Coco & Marie.

Coco is my nickname for my sister, and Marie is my middle name...

With Spring just around the corner, this feels like as good a time as any to make a fresh start for the blog. (It's also my 21st Birthday today!!)

 

Fashion changes, but style endures.

Coco Chanel

Danielle Jaques

 

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Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes of Leeds RAG Fashion Show...



(Not my photos)

Danielle Jaques

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My week in pictures

Can you guess who got an iPhone for her birthday?

Happy Easter

Danielle Jaques

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Vau Vau - What I wore

When in doubt I stick to black, a splash of colour and leather.

 Pink Silk Shirt - Vintage

Trousers with leather panel - Top Shop

Leather Jacket - Top Shop Boutique

Pearl Necklace - Gift

Silk Blazer - Next

Danielle Jaques

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Vau Vau Fashion Show - The Catwalk

There were male models as well. I was just too busy looking at them to take photos :)

Danielle Jaques

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Vau Vau Fashion Show - Catch Up

Better late than never...  

Here are some of my photos from the fabulous VAU VAU Fashion Show which raised over £2000 for Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Cancer Research UK.

It was an incredibly unique event and it offered something different from the usual fashion show. From the old abandoned Leftbank Church it was held in, to the alternative style of the models and outfits. The event was amazing fun and everybody’s enthusiasm was evident throughout regardless of the Northern cold.

As one of the main assistants to the fashion show I was there early helping set up and generally running around like a mad man.


There were also a really good selection of stalls there



Walnut Wax Photography



Adorable



Leftbank Church



The hair was done by the incredible Rebel Pin Up who specialize in offering ‘cutting edge hairdressing with a rock and roll attitude’ and if it wasn’t for my placement searching I would be heading straight there for a head full of colour and a dramatic cut as they really are the best hairdressers for colouring in Leeds. For this show there was a mix of vintage rolls, mad crimping and massive horns and antlers.

I also had the pleasure of meeting the wonderful Vivi Sterling from Texas, who has the nicest accent, a mix between Scottish and Texas.

The event was wonderful and I like to thank the organisers Toria Brightside and Emma Parry for getting me involved and doing a fantastic job and to Fashion Pony for sponsoring the show.  

Danielle Jaques

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Have you seen us?

Leeds RAG Fashion Show is nearly here!


I'm so incredibly excited for tomorrow, which is set to be the most stressful, hectic but also the most rewarding day of the year. I cannot wait to see the final result and all of our hard work put together.

I am currently sat in the final rehersal frantically typing this blog post before I'm pulled into action and am surrounded by mass hysteria and the air of excitement as all the models find out all the final details. All of which are top secret at the moment so I'm afraid I cannot tell you. Basically expect the weird and wonderful!!

If you don't already know the show is sponsored by Harvey Nichols so this isn't going to be any ordinary university fashion show, expect Prada, Armani, Burberry, ACNE, Gucci and much much more! As well as an eclectic mixture of vintage and current clothes.

The clock's ticking guys, so get your tickets QUICK from either our new Pop-Up shop opposite Essentials in Leeds University Union or http://www.leedstickets.com/eventinfo/3265/RAG-Fashion-Show


Here are the posters which have been all around campus for the past few weeks:

http://www.leedsragfashionshow.co.uk/

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