Event: TOMS Give Shop

Those goody-two-shoes at TOMS are well-known for their charitable endeavours, including the pioneering 'one-for-one' scheme which gifts a pair of shoes for every pair purchased to children in need. This Christmas the brand has gone one further and is launching the TOMS Give Shop - a pop-up space in London's Brick Lane that aims to spread their core message of giving. Guests will be taken on a journey through five interactive areas that are designed with this message in mind.

A D.I.Y. crafts area allows visitors to create homemade Christmas cards; the 'Smiles' area features a photobooth where guests can take pictures and upload to social media; and the 'Knowledge' section features a reading lounge and book exchange. There will also be live music over the period from emerging artists and a retail space where the TOMS range can be purchased as well as wares from local artisans. To get into the Christmas spirit of giving, join TOMS at The Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane from Friday 14th - Sunday 16th December.

Lookbook: Saint Laurent Paris 'Skinny'

It seems that Hedi Slimane's debut at the newly rebranded Saint Laurent Paris wasn't the resounding success that everyone expected, with a slight media backlash at his expense regarding certain similarities to his work at Dior Homme. Putting that to one side, his diffusion line 'Skinny' is a more casual affair with monochrome leopard prints and denim complimenting the harder leather pieces. 

Image Source: FUCKING YOUNG.

Outfit: Black-on-Black in Staten Island

Here be my first proper outfit post on this blog and whilst I hadn't intended to ever get involved with these, let's just say I was inspired by being in New York and such amazing surroundings. The 9/11 memorial on Staten Island is the location here, and the great weather helped with the view of southern Manhattan. Although it did result in much squinting. Please take me back here!

Tee - TOPSHOP BOUTIQUE

Shorts, Backpack - AMERICAN APPAREL

Boots - DR MARTENS

Necklace (made from ring) - ASOS

New York in Pictures

 So I will admit it, I've been a bit absent on here recently. But I assure you I do have a good excuse - I have been in New York City with my family. Here is a little snapshot of what I got up to! I well and truly fell in love with the city (original I know) and am adamant I will live here at some point. Call me?

Pieces in the modern art wing of the Met museum.

A hyper-real painting, believe it or not.

Ballers ballin' in Brooklyn.

Stylish couple in SoHo.

Coney Island boardwalk.

No words needed here.

Art gallery owner playing her own piano in Chelsea.

Quite enjoyed this girl's outfit on the Highline.

A chocolate Brooklyn Bridge.

River Cafe in Brooklyn Heights. Best restaurant ever.