Movement Boutique - Where Style and Sustainablility Meet

In my (short) time living in Bristol I've come to learn that if Bristol does one thing well, it's having an abundance of independent boutiques (what? I like to shop!).  In a crowd of so many 'quirky little stores' it can be hard to stand out, but Movement Boutique manage to do just that. 

With a beautiful little shop in Clifton as well as an online store, Movement Boutique managed to achieve Times' 'Boutique of the Week' and it's not hard to see why. 

What makes the boutique different to others is that it's pieces are carefully curated by Marcelle, the store owner, and will only make the cut if they fall under the category of 'beautiful, ethical, stylish and sustainable', and make people feel comfortable and confident - what's not to love?

Capturing this idea of confidence is the brand 'Sita Murt' which is stocked in the boutique. Sita Murt is a chic, playful and feminist brand who's collection is for real women to express themselves. Although stylish, the brand creates classic, ageless pieces which means they don't contribute to fast fashion (which is always a bonus!) 

Another one of my favourite brands in the store for accessories is 'April Doubleday'. I absolutely adore how this brand combines sustainability and beautiful craftsmanship. The pieces are made from recycled silver and and only made from ethical or fair trade precious metals. The jewellery is understated but really stunning.

Movement Boutique is the ultimate shopping destination, whether you're looking for a gift, something to put on your wish list or even just to treat yourself this Christmas. The store has something for everyone, and the welcoming atmosphere as well as the excellent customer service makes it the all round shopping experience.

If you want to find out more about the store, here are all their links:

https://www.movementboutique.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/movementboutiquebristol/

https://www.facebook.com/movementboutiquebristol/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf

https://twitter.com/Movement1357

Happy shopping!

ASOS MARKET PLACE FINDS

I don't know about anyone else, but the ASOS website can initially be a bit confusing and overwhelming if you've never used it before. I mean, once you get the hang of it, it's almost too easy  to spend way more than what you have, but I thought I'd help you guys out and help you save time scrolling through page upon page to find just one amazing item. 

If you've never used of/heard of ASOS marketplace, it's an amazing outlet section of ASOS where independent brands and stores can sell their pieces. This could be anything from vintage shops to boutiques. There are some amazing finds on it for really reasonable prices so I thought I'd pick out all my favourite pieces! (All you have to do is click on the photo of the item you like and it'll take you straight to the link to purchase it - you're welcome in advance!)

Much love,

Orlagh x

Fashion Practitioners Who Inspire Me

Petra Collins

Petra is an artist/photographer who captures the female experience - from sexuality to femininity - and focuses on teenagers in particular. What I love about her work is that she portrays the reality of growing up as a female, but does so with the most dreamy, pink tinted visuals.

Ashley Armitage

Ashley is one of the first fashion photographers who really caught my eye. Her instagram account, @ladyist, showcases her fantastic work in which she photographs the reality of being a female, such as pubic hair and tampons. She doesn't filter femininity, which I find so refreshing in a world where all girls are made to feel ashamed of their body and the hair that grows on it. Ashley is using photography as a medium to diminish these social constructs, in the most visually pleasing way possible.

Tavi Gevinson

Tavi started her fashion blog, The Style Rookie, at the mere age of 11 proving that age does not define success, as her blog blew up and became very  successful, so much that she now has her own magazine - http://www.rookiemag.com/ - where she focuses on subjects such as feminism and the effect of pop culture on young people. I really value her hard work and entrepreneurship from such a young age. She is really a lesson in not waiting for opportunities to come to you but rather to go out and grab them yourself.

Leandra Medine

Leandra really inspires me as a businesswoman in fashion. She is the brains behind the well known blog, https://www.manrepeller.com/, which wonderfully mixes fashion with a little bit of satire. I really love how she has brought a fresh, witty and almost mocking outlook on fashion. Leandra inspires me in terms of finding a niche and making it into a huge success.

Jess Farran

Jess is a recent University graduate who studied Fine Arts in Photography. I discovered her work on The Messy Heads website and was immediately in awe of her stunning photography style. She dabbles in fashion and sexuality photography, and her aesthetic is so dreamy and futiristic. Although only relatively new on the scene, she has been extremely successful and has won many awards. Her skill of creating original and individual pictures whilst still sticking to a particular visual is really inspiring to me.

Mika Francis

Mika is a fashion/lifestyle blogger and youtuber who combines her love for fashion and spirituality in her enviously, amazingly edited videos. Showcasing her bold and daring style in lookbooks and on her instagram, she preaches self love and acceptance and constantly inspires me to seek more from life and express myself unapologetic ally through my clothing.

Adwoa Aboah

Adwoa is the new fashion 'it' girl, featuring as the cover girl of the new Vogue cover, which has just changed editor's. She is refreshing as a model and I really appreciate the fact that she uses her platform for good. Adwoa has created an organisation called Gurls Talk (@gurlstalk on instagram), which is a place for girls to be honest and real, and feel like they can talk about anything. It is empowering and encouraging - I'd definitely recommend following them.

Estee Lalonde

I've followed Estee's blog and youtube channel for a long time, but recently I've been loving her rebrand and change of content. In recent years she has used her fashion blog to address issues like feminism, and has become an educated, articulate and down to earth voice for the blogger industry. Her podcast, 'The Heart of It', has been such an amazing venture out of her usual work, and discusses subjects from makeup to strength, keeping it light-hearted and interesting.

Who are your favourite artists in the fashion industry? Let me know!

Much love,

Orlagh x