the love I sell you in the evening, by the morning wont exist

Dress - Topshop (Sale) // Hat - Henry Holland (thrifted) // Lips - Rimmel Apocalips in Luna (obsession) 

To say I've had a lazy day is an understatement, my life has somewhat been that of a cat, eating, sleeping and generally lazing around. I'm now enjoying a night in with the best ones watching movies eating soup, my life remains as mundane as ever, the best it can be in my opinion.

I have a busy weekend planned, joining the gym, vintage dress shopping and of course gin drinking. A new soul bar is opening in town tomorrow night, I am looking forward to having a dance with good friends. 

This dress is not weather appropriate I know but I found it in the Topshop sale a few weeks ago and had to share it. A whole five pounds well spent if I say so myself. 

Laurie Rose

seven little number, baby I know yours by heart

 Dress - Topshop // Belt - Vintage // Lips - Brighton Rock (Topshop)

If you follow me on instagram you will know I was mentioned in COSMOPOLITAN magazine by the beautiful Estée from essiebutton I was so excited, I have now framed the page and it's hanging in my downstairs loo. I'm not one for new year resolutions but this year I am going to concentrate on making Blue Rinse a success, I have a passion for vintage fashion and I want to share my styling with you guys more often, I know we are still only in January but so far I'm keeping to my promise. I fell in love with this dress as soon as I saw it, the winter burgundy really compliments my hair colour and skin tone and best of all makes my waste look tiny! Since having my extensions I haven't really styled my hair like this, I've really missed it and I forgot how much I liked it.

In the last month I have put on half a stone and it's become really noticeable, it's time to get fit and motivated any diet suggestions welcomed, veggie of course.
Tomorrow I am recording my first ever youtube video, wish me luck! 

Laurie Rose

I'm glad I found the truth is fake

Dress - Topshop // Scarf - Vintage // Belt - Vintage 

A beautiful vintage scarf can liven up any outfit, I picked this one up at my local charity shop for just £3.99 which is on the pricey side compared to the majority of my collection. I bought this a few months ago and fell for the autumnal colour scheme and paisley print. The plain midi body con dress in bottle green is something completely different than anything I usually go for, I had always thought the midi style only suited super slim models, but it hugs you in all the right places and is very flattering, even if you have a little pot belly like me.

Laurie Rose 

easyJet : week one

For me Paris is all about the glamour and making bold statements, by mixing up the colour scheme in this outfit it can be ideal for a night at the Moulin Rouge or a romantic afternoon spent swooning over the beautiful designer store. An over sized bag is a must when wandering this will able you to carry all your sightseeing essentials, camera, sketch book raincoat etc.

‘This is what I’d take for a Paris city break with easyJet Holidays'

1. Pleated Dress - Topshop 2. Lipstick - Inferred 3. Butter Nail Polish - The Full Monty 4. Cat Sunglasses -  Chelsea Doll 5. Duffel Bag - Topshop 6. Turquoise Barouqe Bangle - Chelsea Doll 7. Suede Flatforms - Runwayshoes.

What would you take to Paris?

Laurie Rose xo

Weekly Wish List...


Laurie Rose x

Hanging up the Homeless.

I am definitely a one for bargains, if it's something used or slightly worn at the edges I go weak at the knees. There is something about walking into a charity shop and not knowing what I am in there for, little gems will leap out at you, in your hunt these treasures somehow find you. During the economic crisis a few years ago, people started flocking to these small higgledy piggledy havens, and I know exactly why.

Growing up, my friends would never have set foot into an Oxfam or The Salvation Army; where as I didn't have any trouble with strolling in with pride. Not only would I find something cheap and unique, lets face it I have never been one to conform. Whether it be clothes, books, odds and sods for around the house, knowing that these objects have once been loved and cared for now saddens me to see them in the scrap heap of the unwanted world. Their junk now becomes a cave of wonder to me and others alike. Someone makes a b line for an item you have spotted, you're too late, damn the voice is screaming, but you produce politely your famous middle class smile and pretend you have seen something else. Some are too proud and could never own something second hand. The beauty of an item, a story that lies deep within it, begins to unravel in my mind. As I am writing this now, I am wrapped in a hand knitted cardigan, I can only envisage a little old lady, full of stories knitting this with love, each of the ten dainty buttons placed carefully, the spacing not perfect but the individuality screamed out to me. What I would have given to have been sat there with this woman, as she looped each stitch over the needles; her paper thin skin covering the weathered hands that are telling me her stories in wool. I would have sat and listened as I did with my own great grandmother many years ago as she would crochet my winter jumpers, blanket or socks, the smell of talc and toffee's filled the room, a comforting warmth I still feel embedded in my soul.

Hidden away at the back of the store you will usually find the lost souls of flicked pages, the folds, the number of fingers who have lived this story have now stained the pages a used brown. The excitement surges through me, as I flick to the first page searching for a inscription "Dearest Norma, Hope you enjoy this as much as I have throughout my years "Never be afraid of what you know" With all my love Aunt Polly, Christmas 1939. A copy of Black Beauty I inherited from my Great Aunt Norma many years ago. The personalisation is now somehow passed onto me, as I read each page I now wonder if the previous owner enjoyed the book? My mind takes me to an imaginary book club of ages, fascinating.

A copy of Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus, was my latest purchase. A New Mermaids edition, first published in 1965, on the beautifully illustrated cover is a reconstruction of an Elizabethan theatre drawn by C. Walter Hodges, 60p, filled with notes, scribbles and class timetable etched on the back of the cover.

Some will argue that buying these books we are making a great saving at the authors expense. How so? These now unwanted gems would in turn never be enjoyed again or thrown away, at least this way we (the ones who want to enjoy) have the chance to do so. Some great novels/poetry are now either rare or are not in circulation any more. Our only option is charity shops or second-hand book stores. Should we close those as well? No of course not, the fact we are giving money to NPO (Non Profit Organisation) means there shouldn't be an argument at all, not to mention the amount of trees we are saving.

Stepping down off my high horse my conclusion is not to feel ashamed of these places, and sometimes girls, you will even find Topshop goodies still with the labels on.
Laurie Rose x