Spin & Slide with BMW

I haven't had my driving licence for a full year yet, but somebody thought it would be a fantastic idea to teach me manouevres that - were I to attempt them on the UK roads - would most definitely land me in A&E / a police cell / a difficult conversation with my insurance provider. That said, I doubt my 10 year old run-around could even match half the power of the BMW M-series, in which I negotiated Goodwood's power sliding circuit.

Spin & Slide, one of a number of BMW Track Day Experiences at Goodwood Motor Circuit, replicates conditions on icy or slippery roads with a special low-grip surface. With the right amount of rev, traction control and timely turning, it's basically ballet in a BMW. By the end of my hour session, I had almost mastered this exhilirating art of driving, although my instructor did comment - not without reason - that I often played it too safe. Let's face it, would you think me a speed demon?

Of course, this being a fashion blog, I had hoped to steer some style into this feature by shooting my Spin & Slide ensemble, which had included Uniqlo Selvedge denim jeans, a Topman jersey blazer, and a Joseph Abboud scarf. However, any chance of a shoot was gracelessly blown away by 40mph winds. Not even my strongest hairspray could contend with the gusts and gales that threatened to knock over not only my tripod, but myself too. The one place you wanted to be that morning was inside a car, and thankfully there were plenty of those around.

This blog post is in collaboration with BMW. All opinions, however, are my own.

November

Topman wool overcoat, roll-neck jumper & leather belt | ASOS slim jeans | Round glasses c/o Silhouette
Morley leather chukka boots c/o Matalan

In an attempt to be a fully-fledged grown-up, you may have seen from my social channels that I very recently moved to London. It's been a fairly comfortable transition from suburban home comforts to a life in the big city, although my adamant refusal to leave my very enjoyable day job in Surrey for a position conveniently closer to my new abode does require I endure 6am alarms and a long-ish drive to and from Guildford, followed naturally by an indescribable longing to catch up on sleep. But when I head back into London in the evening, I always look forward to seeing my flatmates, three of my best friends no less, who are ultimately responsible for keeping me (relatively) sane. And if and when I choose not to hibernate, there's so much of London to explore.

In other important news, Unlimited by JK turned five years old last week, which was a gentle reminder I ought to focus on my blog the teeniest bit more, especially as my move to London has opened up more opportunities for new content. However, given my occupation requires I sit at a computer for hours on end, I dont often fancy doing the same when I'm at home, hence why my fashion week features are weeks late. But I'd rather push for quality than quantity, and I stopped monitoring my page views months ago.

Among my pledges to improve my content and become a better blogger, I'm aiming to post more personal style, certainly now I have friends nearby (as nearby as the bedroom next to mine), who kindly offer to shoot for me. Today's photographs, for example, were taken by Lizzie, who you may have previously seen on my blog wearing a Lolita inspired outfit, or quite possibly some rather sexy Rigby & Peller lingerie. (Speaking of which, we'll finally be shooting our follow-up lingerie feature very soon.)

I have a lot of love for autumn/winter fashion. Or to put it another way, I didn't need to pack away my summer wardrobe, because it doesn't exist. Not only do I have a coats cupboard all to myself, it's entirely possible I own more jumpers than my flatmates combined. Roll-necks are my absolute favourite right now. I like to think of them as the cosier alternative to shirts. As seen here, I like to wear mine underneath an overcoat, with slim jeans and leather boots, which has since become my typical autumn day attire.

Jamie Wei Huang SS16

Jamie Wei Huang explores the idea of afterlife in her SS16 collection, aptly titled "Nibbana", which translates as "hereafter" in the traditional Buddhist language. Where light and white fabrics represent the concept of heaven, the vivid reds and blues of the garments represent the notion of hell, reinforced by devil motifs. Away from the metaphorical imagery, the collection remains true to Jamie Wei Huang's contemporary aesthetic, incorporating tassles, metal buckles, and leather details previously seen in her AW15 collection.