An OOTD in Paris ♡

All my life, I have been a jeans and t-shirt kinda girl, in no way meaning that this must make be a tom-boy. As much as I love dressing up for events, I equally will more than often choose a pair of high waisted ripped jeans over a skirt on an everyday occurrence. Paris was no exception. One day, we decided to climb the Eiffel Tower and visit the Grand Palais alongside the Arc de Triomphe. Now, I have always been envious of the Paris fashion, a successful blend of casual yet bold. So in an attempt to appear as Parisian as possible, I opted for a simple black, silky v-neck vest top, matched with a pair of standard blue denim high-waisted jeans and threw an unstructured khaki blazer ontop. For accessories, I wore a delicate gold feather necklace with my rose gold boyfriend watch (an everyday essential!). And not to sound too much like a grandma, but I always opt for comfy shoes when out and about, so cue the black pumps!

Blazer- H&M

Top- Primark

Jeans- H&M

Shoes- Primark

Necklace- H&M

Watch- ASOS

Bag- New Look

Jennie, xo

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We Can Do It! | Fashion Capital ♡

Now I don't know about you, but when I think of fashion factories, my mind wanders to the 60's (Especially 'Made in Dagenham'!). I think of poor working conditions, sexual and racial discrimination, and sweaty cramped factories. However, when I was invited to undertake two weeks work experience at Fashion Capital, my views were enlightened. Fashion Capital has beaten the stereotype and has brought stitching workshops back to the UK. 

Fashion Capital offers a two level stitching course for fashion enthusiasts, looking to enter the fashion industry. Run by Fashion Enter, key skills such as pattern cutting, designing, customer relations and production of garments are taught by industry experts, students are placed with employers four days a week to hone these skills within a working environment and spend one day a week at the Fashion Studio training for the qualification. The ASOS X Fashion Enter Stitching Academy,based at The Factory in Haringey, North London provides a six-week intensive fashion internship

Apprentices on the scheme are currently placed with ASOS, New Look, House of Fraser, Fashion Enter and a host of smaller designer companies. They now run both the Level 3 and Level 4 framework. Based in Harringay, the factory has high-tech equiptment to support the students, alongside a spacious factory and plenty of staff to enquire. In terms of their health and safety policy, there is a 'buddy' tactic. Workers with hearing impairments sare partnered up with a 'buddy' and if there is a fire alarm, the buddy will tap on their shoulder in order to help them. This is just one of many supportive roles in which FC offers.

So if you're looking to get into the fashion industry as a seamstress or designer, get in contact with Fashion Capital.

Jennie, xo

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fashion-Textiles-Apprenticeship-Programme/191859080923027?sk=info&tab=page_info

apprenticeship@fashion-enter.com

0208 462 9620

Some more photos of the factory-

Photo Credit: Jennie Waeland & Sherion Mullings

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OOTW | Marco Island ♡

Over the past 3 weeks, I went on a road trip around Florida. I went to Orlando, St Petersburg, Marco Island and Miami. I decided to record what I wore when I was in Marco Island. Here is what I wore throughout the week...

1) The Girly One

Crop top: H&M

Skirt: Brandy Melville

Watch: ASOS

Bag: New Look

Shoes: Converse from Office

2) The Classy, Monochrome One

Sunglasses: H&M

Top: H&M

Trousers: Topshop

Shoes: Converse from Office

Watch: ASOS

Bag: H&M

3) The Casual One

Shirt: H&M

Shorts: Primark

4) The Playful One

Playsuit: H&M

Watch: ASOS

Shoes: Converse from Office

Necklace: Brandy Melville

If you can't tell, I like H&M! :)

Thanks for reading, enjoy your holidays,

Jennie xo

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My Jewellery Collection ♡

     As you may or may not know, I don't have copious amounts of jewellery. Although, what I have, I love! I have never been one to hoard various pieces of jewellery but recently, I have picked up a few bits and bobs that I have completely fallen in love with. Without further ado, let's begin...

     Here is an over-view of the entire collection. I told you I don't have a lot! The entire collection consists of mainly golds, silvers and rose golds. I prefer simple, thin and neutral pieces, as opposed to statement jewellery. 

     These are my two wrist pieces. On the left is my watch. This rose gold boyfriend watch is from ASOS and cost £24.99. It is now sold out though. This never leaves my wrist and I love the detailing on the face. Plus it means that I am no longer late for everything! To the right is a maroon and pink material bracelet that my friend brought me back from Mallorca. This is quite a simple bracelet but it is light weight and adds a great pop of colour to any outfit.

     These are my most-worn necklaces. Going from left to right, there is a silver 3D triangle on a medium length chain from Brandy Melville. Next is a flat, mesh upside down triangle, which is also from Brandy Melville.  Im not sure if these are still available in stores but I can't find them online anymore. I bought mine from the shop in Chelsea. Next, is a gold, delicate feather necklace on a short chain from H&M. Finally, on the far right is a pearl heart wrapped in a silver strand. I bought this from a souvenir shop in Cyprus, you could choose what colour pendant and chain you want. This is nice to wear for a smart occasion but can also be worn casual. 

     These silver band rings came as a pack of six. They are from H&M and cost only £2.99. What a bargain! They come in a variety of thicknesses and some are midi, some are regular rings. Of course, you don't have to wear them all at the same time, which I like about them. 

     These gold rings are by far my favourite pieces. They are all from Brandy Melville. If you ever are stuck for a place to find rings, go there for amazing, cheap jewellery! The triangle on the left is a recent purchase that I love but if you wear it facing down, you might accidentally impale yourself, so be careful please! This was £3. All three of the midi rings came in a pack for £6. There's a thin plain one, a thin ridged one and a thicker ridged one. These rings are very delicate and feminine looking, which I love. They are the perfect accessories and are great for stacking. The bow ring on my ring finger was £4. This was the first piece I got from Brandy Melville. 

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