I have been keeping up with blogging for Chloe Chic and Stilorama (a new blogging gig I got for an online fashion magazine based in London) so I am still writing and expanding!! But I'd like to keep this blog up-to-date too.
Anyway, as always, being immersed in a (relatively) new and different place provides sparks of inspiration. I feel inspired to return to some fiction pieces and perhaps even a sort of memoir/beginnings of a potentially longer piece writing-wise so that is good. I also feel fairly inspired fashion-wise. While I haven't done much shopping at all since arriving in Bath, I still see trends emerging here that are just starting to hit the U.S. Right now, I am obsessing over denim vests. This trend is in full swing here in England (despite the weather and lack of opportunities to sport a vest). Denim vests are in all the shops from Urban Outfitters to Topshop, New Look, etc. I know that American Apparel just got denim vests in the week I was getting ready to leave so the trend is slowly hitting the U.S.
While I don't think I will actually spend money purchasing a denim vest (out of fear that my now being in the UK will prevent enough wear out of it), I am considering a DIY job. I have a short, cropped light denim jacket that I NEVER wear so I am thinking about simply cutting off the sleeves so that I can just have a denim vest. Maybe I will look at my denim jacket in a new, inspired light. Who knows. Perhaps I just have this urge due to this new fueled serge of inspiration...either way, I'll let you know. A lot of things are changing and a lot of things are about to happen...I'm definitely nervous but mainly excited. Let's hope this inspiration kick continues for a bit!!
Also, I don't think I've put it on here before but I am on Pinterest (http://pinterest.com/nicolaroth/) and I love that the website provides a lot of different DIY ideas. Check it out!!
I'm also on Twitter @nroth13
Nicola
