The Time Little Grim got Caught Trespassing in a Car Park

Jeremy - Joe - Roger - Chris  

You know those days where you follow four guys around with a camera, shouting 'LOOK NATURAL' at the top of your voice? Yeah? Pretty sure we've all been there. Meet Little Grim, a London-based alt-rock quartet, who recently played a packed out show at Guildford's Boileroom supporting Little Comets. Sounds like things are definitely on the up.

After the release of 'Vice' in February - great track, go listen here - the boys have been non-stop gigging and taking time to write new material. I've been lucky enough to preview their upcoming single 'Sparks' (release date T.B.C) and it's sounding bloody great, so keep the necessary senses peeled for that one. Both Vice and Sparks have an element of vintage rock to them, and, coincidentally, 1970s fashion is making a comeback for the autumn/winter season. So that all worked out pretty well, really. That said, the 1970s is tricky to get right, and one bold coloured novelty piece too many can take an outfit from fashionably retro to ABBA tribute act in a matter of seconds. (The world just isn't quite ready for your yellow corduroy shirt, Jeremy.)

With that in mind, I was keen to keep the 70s theme relatively subtle - staying away from the flares and opting instead for a pattern shirt (Joe) and maroon chelsea boots (Jeremy). Actually, I'm particularly happy with the footwear finds - the chelsea boots were only £29.99 from H&M, whilst the boots being so excellently modelled by Chris and Roger were both an absolute steal from Primark. Also, these looks mark a definite moment - they're not all in black. We're not exactly talking statement colours, but still, I feel like I've grown.

Anyway, had a great day hanging out with the Little Grim guys. They bought me coffee and Wagamamas which, in my mind, are the only ways to be genuinely happy. And I think we all learnt a valuable life lesson - if you're walking through a car park and don't own one of the parked cars, you're technically trespassing. Who knew?

Catch Little Grim on October 15th at the Black Heart in Camden!

Hannah xx

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Nobody in this Band is Called Dave - Behind the Scenes with Faux

Dan - Lee - James - Luke 

It's true. Nobody in this band is called Dave, despite how adamant I was about this being the case. I am terrible with names. These guys are Dan, Lee, James and Luke - a.k.a the lovely boys from Faux. After only a year of playing and performing together, the four piece have already sold out shows in Southampton and are on the line up for Independence Festival 2015 - not bad going for a 12 month stint.

The photos above are a few little candid shots I took whilst filming the video for their new single, which is not yet named, nor has it been given a release date, so we're left in eager anticipation for both. After being asked by my pal Ben - videographer extraordinaire - I was drafted in to help with styling, make-up and amateur photography (the latter being essential, obviously) and it was pretty cool. Got to try out some fancy camera lenses, ate some pizza, drank a lot of coffee - great day. Plus, putting foundation and bronzer on heavily tattooed men is never not funny. You looked beautiful, guys. (I promise it was necessary for bright lighting vs washed-out skin tone purposes.)

In order to match the 'Dirty Pop' vibe that the single keenly sticks to, we went for the 'all black everything' model - i.e. my fave...see any post I've ever uploaded ever. But it did really work for the grungy tone of the single and made for a perfect contrast against the white lights that were a key feature of the video. Personally, I was keen to add a hint of 'Sport Luxe' into the mix just to keep it current, but it turns out jackets + heavy lighting + lots of jumping around don't really mix...

Really looking forward to seeing the finished product! It was filmed on a Black Magic Cinema camera, which is apparently really good, so should look super sharp.

It was great working with the guys. They're going on tour from the 1st of September, starting at the Doghouse in Nottingham, and play Sticky Mike's in Brighton on the 3rd - check them out if you can!

Hannah xx

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The Week in Accessories

Sunglasses: TopShop

Rings: Topshop

Shoes: Adidas at Urban Outfitters

In the past week, I've jumped on at least 3 bandwagons. I've started wearing rings, round (ish) sunglasses and bought a pair of Adidas' striped sliders. I'm pretty sure the latter is now owned by at least 50% of the UK, whilst the other 50% can't stand them. They were described by my flatmate as the 'hipster version of Crocs', and, while I can totally see the logic behind that, I don't care, because they're great. Like Crocs, I had it on good authority that they'd be the comfiest things I'd ever wear. This is not true. Do not listen to the lies. In seven days, I've used up an entire box of plasters and still my feet won't stop bleeding...but it's fine...true love always hurts the most.

Rings have never really been my thing, mainly because they're always too big for child-size hands. But maybe TopShop ring sizes have gotten smaller - or my hands have somehow gotten bigger - and now I'm obsessed. They're so pretty! And relatively cheap. They are quite clunky, and perhaps aren't the most practical accessories for a job that revolves entirely around typing, but definitely worth the hassle.

So I'm gonna limp my way through the rest of the week, weighed down by new ring obsession...but at least I won't be squinting! These sunglasses are literally the only pair I've ever owned that even vaguely work with my bizarre shaped head - most styles accentuate just how spherical my face truly is. Plus, the colour makes a nice contrast to what will (most likely) be an all-black outfit.

Hannah xx

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Only Went and Graduated Didn't I

Crop Top: Topshop
Culottes: Topshop
Shoes: ASOS

Hat & Gown: Probably not available at most high street stores...

So, last Tuesday I graduated. For the the past three years, I've been able to use the classic "but I'm a student" excuse for basically everything - having no money, watching Netflix until the early hours and living off toast...what a life. For the past seven days, I've been on an adulthood adrenaline rush. I joined a gym, force-fed myself fennel and started my first full time job at Thank Social; probably won't commit to the fennel, but the job seems to be a keeper. 

The Graduation day itself was a combination of stressful faffing and holding back tears. Nobody knew what to wear - not that it mattered since, for the most part, any outfit would be enveloped by a huge black cloak. The guidelines suggested something dark and plain, which most people dutifully ignored. Me included, opting for these Topshop culottes, which are so versatile - they work for everyday wear and, apparently, can be made into a formal outfit as well. And they're not black! Well done me.

The Hogwarts-esque ensemble isn't exactly something I'll be desperate to wear again - not that I'll have that chance now - *cry*. But it was quite fun walking around pretending to be all fancy and intelligent. Although any overly-enthusiastic head movements did mean that the hat would instantly end up on the floor...which was tricky. 

It feels very odd to no longer be in formal education. But I'm hoping that working full time in social media will push me into blogging more regularly...like I keep saying I will...apologies.

Hannah xx

(N.B. There is no way to make a mortarboard hat look even remotely normal. I genuinely think that whoever designed them was having a bit of a joke, and then accidentally created a formal tradition spanning hundreds of years.) 

(N.B 2.0. Yes, that's my mum. Yes, she is great.)

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Back...(in Black)

Shirt: Urban Outfitters
Crop top: Missguided
Necklace: Topshop

Jacket: New Look
Trousers: ASOS
Trainers: Nike.com (Kids section, Boys 8 -15...yep, seriously)

Jacket: Pull and Bear

Aight*. So its been about half a year since I last posted. Twenty-fifteen has been a bloody busy year - finishing my degree and beginning to work as a blogger for Brighton Fashion Week; the latter certainly being a lot more fun than the former...

As you can see, not a lot's changed. I'm still all about that all black errythang - with the exception of my favourite pink check shirt, which comes into its own during summer. Aside from that, I'm welcoming the (sporadically) warm weather with these cropped trousers from ASOS. I won't lie, what I really wanted was a pair of culottes, which are perfect for summer because they're light and always look effortlessly stylish on anyone I see donning the trend. However, me being the diminutive person that I am, that effortlessness quickly became an ordeal of buying, tailoring and eventually returning. But I won't give up. Because short people absolutely can wear culottes - have a read of this.

Anyway, I found the cropped trousers. I've basically lived in them for the past 3 weeks; they're really flattering and can be dressed up or down. For me, it's the heavy-soled Nikes and long-line duster jacket/oversized shirt that works for a more casual look - I do love a bit of layering. But combine them with a pair of chunky heels and fancy crop top, if you want something a little more dressy.

Hopefully I'm going to be able to post more regularly from now on, especially seeing as I'm officially not a student anymore...excuse me while I have a minor panic attack...
So yeah, in the words of various film characters - "I'm Back"

See you soon!
Hannah xx

*Northern for Hello

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