Creepers Gonna Creep, Embrace your inner punk.

Creepers are becoming a big trend right now, and in the next few months it will get bigger and bigger. I might be a bit late on the bandwagon with this one but creepers have been praying on my mind for months! When they first crept on to the scene (see what I did there) I was unsure if they were for me. As cool as they looked on others I never thought I'd pull them off. I decided to give them a shot though and I'm so glad I did. These classic black suede ones are from well its complicated (A few of my fellow students would know the whole facade). But You can see my exact pair here. There are a whole host of creepers available on this site, from the classics to studded or leather versions. 

History? 'Brothel Creepers' as they became known were originally worn by soldiers of WW2 based in North African deserts. They wore suede boots with 'crepe' soles. Many ex-soldiers continued to wear the boots out to certain nightspots in London which is why they became known as "brothel creepers". The shoes were then adopted in the late 50s by Teddy Boys and have been in and out of fashion ever since - gaining popularity with all types of subcultures. Interesting stuff!

Mainly I have been pairing them with my black stretch skinny jeans, what I've noticed is if you're a guy and have chunky calfs like mine, the best way to style this is by wearing something white or bright socks and fold your jeans like I did on the pictures to even out the shape of your legs. This is just my personal opinion but I think guys with skinnier physique legs could pull this off more than guys with body structure like mine. In the autumn months I'm planning on wearing them to Uni with shorts. They're so comfy to walk in (although I haven't covered any serious ground in them as of yet) and add a edgy look to any outfit. They are a lot lighter than I imagined as well which means they don't feel heavy on my feet after a day of wear. Visually they are a seriously beefy shoe. But this supposedly means they create a flattering illusion of a slim long leg due to the chunky contrast.
It's my first venture into anything flatform as well. It's not that I've been avoiding the trend it's just the trend seems to be avoiding me. I've not come across any flat forms that I truly like (apart from my white doc martin boots which gives me blisters when I wear them.)

Photos by Sheena

Earrings: Top Man

Black Shirt: Republic

T-Shirt: Sure Camden

Skinny Jeans: Top Man

Leather Black Bag: Top Man

Socks: Nike

Suade Creepers: ...

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The majestic,cool & the plain silly

Jacket: River Island

Tank Top: American Apparel

Black Shirt: Tom Wolfe

Trousers: H&M

Boots: House of Fraser

So Today I've decided to do the military look, I've had this jacket for a few years now & I feel like its never been out of fashion. When I first bought it, back in 2010 Military fashion was just taking off so at the time people didn't get the whole look, and I was pretty much the kid who wore the weird clothes, or maybe it was just the city I lived in (Peterborough). Soon enough the whole military look went off a craze all thanks to Chezza. Would you believe that I got those boots for only £3? Yes I know I was shocked too! It was on a sale at House of Fraser, it's crazy thinking it used to be £120. I mean its 2 size bigger but hey I have to have it. 

Monday! I used to hate mondays, but rescently ive been falling inlove with it as it's pure fashion design lesson. Today a lecturer from London College of Fashion came in to have a talk about footwear & accessories spec drawings, which was really fun!

Then we had a talk from a second year Helen Kirmkum. She is one of the coolest girl I've ever met! she's already done so much in her two years of being in uni, she's inspired me in a way to work harder & achieve goals that I've set up coming into university. She had work experience for some high end London based designers & traveled the world all expenses paid by Northampton University scholarships which hopefully I'll win! I've leant so much from her and her experiences. She also thought my fashion & footwear designs were good and compared them to one of the third year student who's doing foot wear design, who has won numerous prestigious awards, so that was a confident boost on my end.

The rest of the day pretty much consisted of sketching spec drawings, a lot of chit chats with the girl friends and taking vanity pictures of our selves. 

I just came from Volleyball for three hours of training, then straight after that was Cheerleading. Yes I'm a cheerleader. Meaning I'am completely shattered. Therefore I'am going to end it at that, so I can relax have a cup of what ever juice I have left then go to sleep! Good night!

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Lets Go Preppy

V Neck Shirt: Top Man

Cardigan: American Apparel

Tartan Trousers: H&M

Shoes: UNLTD

Thursday being the last day of the week for uni only meant one thing. Work shop! This week I started footwear design, which I enjoyed very much. Compared to the last two which are fashion & textiles, I would say this has been the most enjoyable one so far. My teacher was so relaxed and easy to talk to, she is so fun! which makes learning easier for me & got so much done. I can honestly say that she will be one of my favourites. On top of that everybody in class seemed to be getting along, we were making jokes & just talking really. Pleasant day ended with a nice catch up session with the best friends. 

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Total Denim

Necklace: Tattoo

Denim Jacket: All Saints

Cardigan: River Island

Tank Top: Niro

Bracelet: Top Man

Stretch Skinny Jeans: Top Man

Boots: Blue INC

Monday was the day that I decided to "dress up" at Uni & I do use that word loosely. Monday class is pretty much sitting down in the studio designing, meaning I don't have to do anything practical. I wont say this is very fashion forward as I see a lot of 'stylish guys' wearing this type of ensemble, for some reason I don't really have the confidence to wear crazy things as of yet. Hopefully in the future I will be going crazy chick on my outfits. 

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