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Thursday, 14 May 2009 02:23
Why is it so hard to find really nice accessories? Why won't Topshop copy one of those necklaces off the Louis Vuitton runway in a way that doesn't look cheap? Why am I so lazy in attempting to do it myself?

I own jewellery but it's quite rare for me to find something that I actually like. I have a phobia of butterflies so I don't appreciate all those stupid butterfly pendants that are sold everywhere... I sure as hell am not one for overpriced/expensive/I-am-bitter-because-I-am-poor jewellery on the high street either (plastic for £15+? yeah sure, okay)...

From experience I find that the high street does serve up occasional gems, but not very so often - unless you have more money than I do right now. Not all of us have jobs in this economic climate and so I really can't afford to splash out on the nicer stuff of Oxford Circus' Topshop. I personally find that you can find way more stuff at a far more affordable price in charity (or thrift?) shops. Hell, even abroad. Actual vintage shops (glorified charity shops I say!) overprice like a bitch. And they know it. But genuine charity shops, I'm telling you, listen to me like I'm Moses parting the seas, that's your best bet. The stuff in there is all old and probably belongs to some dead lady but it's the old stuff that inspires what is out there on the high street in the first place.

Sadly I don't have the time to wander round charity shops, particularly as I don't live near any. But I just needed to let out some lazy rant because I am tired of the high street verging on taking the biscuit with their pricing. I think I also really want to have a go at making my own accessories, but I haven't thought about where I would even begin just yet.

In other news: I have my last exam tomorrow and the weather girls are predicting heavy rain. Great. Just great. Spandeau Ballet isn't letting me revise.


clip with feathers- johnny loves rosie, rose ring- h&m, anchor ring- ebay, gold chain bracelet- charity shop, flower cuffs- urban outfitters, silver chain bracelet- h&m, sweetie charm bracelet (with no charms haha)- links of london, metal cuff with stones- vintage, principles dress- vintage

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