STYLE// All I Want for Christmas is Stuff

Christmas is fast approaching, just over one week away now in fact. As well as student christmas (student loan day) shortly after, so naturally all I can think about is what I'm going to be buying myself after christmas, hopefully during the sales. So far I've noted the following:

I need to find a good alternative to the Asos Tiny Beanie because I've lost mine and I used to wear it all the time but Asos no longer stock them. I also need a new Bandana as the one I usually wear wasn't mine and I had to give it back, as well as the leather cap from American Apparel which I think I'll wear quite often. Then I plan on buying some heavily distressed jeans, i've seen a really nice pair at H&M but I can't find them on the website. Finally I want the leather jacket pictured above from Topman which I tried on and is sooooooo nice.

None of the above photos belong to me

STYLE// A Blue Christmas

Christmas Outfits are usually littered with clichés of red and green or ugly christmas jumpers and that is all part of the charm I suppose and what is a christmas outfit without them. This year however I wanna try something a little different so I think I'm gonna abandon any ideas of red in my outfit and go with blue.

MISC// What to ask for this Christmas

It's that time of year again and that means you've probably already been asked, "What do you want for Christmas?', personally I hate this question. I always feel rude asking for actual things, I'd rather a person take notice of things I like or if it's a relative money is nice. 

But if someone really does insist on getting you an actual present without being creative, here are some things you could ask for. I've tried to include a range of price points depending on how generous the gifter is:

1. Canon EOS 500D - from £299 (used)

This is the Camera I use and honestly I cant fault it, I've had it a while now and it's still great. It shoots full HD as well which is a nice bonus, I was told it's used to shoot Sherlock Holmes but I've never looked into if that's true or not.

2. Canon EF 50mm - f/1.4 USM Lens - £279 (Brand New)

Perhaps you already own the camera, then this is an absolutely phenomenal little thing to add on.This is on my christmas list, they can be a little pricy but for me it's a must, they photos they produce are amazing and I need it for my blog.

3 . Pierre Hard Electric Blue Backpack - £720

Okay so maybe this a little too much to ask for but lets dare to dream... and technically it is on sale.

4. Kaare Anorak from Norse Projects in Grey - £210

Everyone needs an anorak and these ones are really great.

5. Vallelunga Chronograph by Autodromo - £320ish

These watches are really nicely minimal without having any fads, perfectly timeless.

6. H&M Bright Blue Beanie - £2.99

See some of these are cheap...

7. Navy Wool Biker Jacket - £190

This is a little pricey but it is sooo nice that I think I'll be getting myself one this christmas.

STYLE// Winter Wishlist

I really don't know what draws me to the first item, but I just am so it's a bit of an indulgence really, I'll probably never wear it. The other items are pretty much within my usual aesthetic, I've been after a decent pair of leather boots for a while, my bargain suede H&M one's are barely holding together at this point although for the price they've lasted surprisingly well. I'm often drawn to blues and blacks at this time of the year and am really loving the Matte & Sheen trend for Winter 2012 which is why I like the two Jumpers. The black jeans have been a long time coming, I have a pair already but they fit awfully, have faded slightly, are just overall bad quality, I wouldn't recommend them, they are stretch skinny ones from Topman, the ones I want that are pictured above are Cheap Monday, so should hopefully fare better.