Tune of the Day: R U Mine?

For those of you who haven't yet heard their latest song R U Mine? (if this is true - what have you been doing?!), make sure to watch the video above. Trust me, it will get into your head. I wish this song could be the theme tune to my life, as it is pretty rock 'n roll (the song, not my life - unfortunately my life as a third year student doesn't involve that much rock 'n roll, or any of the other elements for that matter). Oh, and Alex Turner is looking pretty fine. So there you go, enough reasons to press play.

So what is this obsession with unhealthy looking models?

Maybe I'm just pointing this out because I'm having a really bad day and therefore instantly become a lot more critical of my surroundings, or maybe it's because my degree has finally turned my into a cynic. But as I was going through Marni for H&M's PR material, I couldn't help but notice how unhealthy (and unhappy!) the model looks. 

Aymeline Valade's skin has a grey tone to it, her arms are stick-thin and her face looks gaunt. H&M have declared before that they sustain a certain advertising policy in which they strongly distance themselves from alcohol and drug abuse, and they also claim that they do not work with models who are significantly underweight. However, this picture has made me question their policies. Quite frankly, I just do not see the appeal in using models who look like they are about to collapse - someone please get her a sandwich! Surely more women would be tempted to buy the clothes if they look amazing on healthy-looking models who are not a size zero? Or am I just the only one thinking this? I believe that young girls should not have to strive to become this unhealthy and unrealistic image. 

And if there are any boys out there reading this - I cannot imagine that this is what they want their ideal woman to look like? What do you think?

Girl Crush: Zooey Deschanel

My male friends will not stop talking about her. My female friends won't either. I think it's time we all made a confession: we are officially obsessed with Zooey Deschanel. New Girl is proving to be a real hit, as she plays a quirky yet adorable girl who moves in with three male flatmates. Besides the fact that I personally think she resembles a more natural looking Katy Perry (they could practically be sisters, am I right?), I also love her for her amazing style. 

Effortlessly stylish and always incredibly feminine, Zooey can usually be found wearing dresses or skirts with lots of lace detailing (a girl after my own heart!). You will never find her in a promiscuous outfit - she is all about class. I think many girls could  certainly take a leaf out of her book; less is most definitely not more! 

How to be inspired by Zooey's style...

I love these polka dot heeled sandals - I can just imagine Zooey wearing them with a simple yet feminine dress. These beauties from ASOS are only 35 pounds and the chunky heel will provide some extra comfort.

Another item which I can definitely imagine Zooey wearing is this lace strappy dress from good old Topshop. The soft lemon colour is right on trend and I love the crochet detailing. A real spring must-have! 

....with a bit of a twist!

Finally, as Zooey's style is so overtly feminine, it could all become a little bit too sweet! Therefore, why not add in this pyramid stud belt from Miss Selfridge to create a little bit of an 'edge'?

Who else has a massive girl crush on Zooey? Are you inspired by her style?

This Fashion Season, I Will Face My Fears And...

Green Collar Skater Dress, Miss Selfridge, £42

Erika Platform Wedges, River Island, £50

Curved Felt Pork Pie Hat, Topshop, £25

This season, I have decided to do get over some of my fears and:

1. Be more daring - Therefore, why not buy something with a crazy print? I am usually the type of girl who sticks to what she knows. Therefore, most of my shoes are comfy, plain, and I do not tend to wear heels at all. This desperately needs to change, so this spring and summer I shall be showing off those legs and wearing a lot more heels! When I saw these beauties from River Island I instantly developed a small crush on them. For those fashionistas out there who are not feeling as daring, do not despair: they come in a safe yet stylish black colour as well!
   
   
2. Wear more colour - Most of my friends will confirm that 80% of my summer wardrobe consists of two things: cream coloured dresses, and lace. This addiction (yes, it is that serious) quite frankly needs to stop. Therefore, this season I want to experiment more with colour. This lovely green skater dress from Miss Selfridge seems like a good alternative. It will allow me to look (and feel) feminine, and will finally add some colour to my wardrobe.
   
   
3. Actually wear hats - I have a crazy hat collection. From fedoras to trilbies, I have got them all! Unfortunately I never seem to wear them out of the house - I always get the feeling that, unless you live in a city such as London, people will think you're a real poser. Yet I believe that 2012 is the year for me to get over this silly anxiety and start wearing them out. This lovely Topshop example would be a great start. Now, let me see that sunshine! 

What are your fashion aims for this Spring/Summer season? Let me know! Please leave a comment, and do not forget to follow. Lots of love,

The Official Relaunch Of My Blog!

Hello everyone! 

As you might have noticed, my blog is looking a little bit different at the moment! After having a fashion blog for two years, I decided to drastically change my approach. Instead of just fashion, my blog has now officially become a 'lifestyle blog', which will involve anything from opinion pieces, fashion, and beauty to my day-to-day life happenings. Furthermore, the name 'What Would Leonie Wear' seemed way too long, so after my best friend and I got our thinking caps on (thank you, Lieve), we decided to go with the new and improved overall blog name of: 'Leonie's Look'. You can interpret this in two ways: the first way is inevitably fashion-based ('What am I wearing?', 'What trends do I love?', etc.). Yet it can also be interpreted as in: 'What is Leonie's outlook on any particular topic?'. Hopefully this will keep you guys entertained!

Secondly, I would like to send out a MASSIVE thank you to Ashleigh for designing my new blog lay-out. I am so incredibly pleased with it, and I believe that this girl is ridiculously talented, so make sure to have a look at her blog: http://www.ashllyd.com/ or follow her on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/#!/ashllyd. 

Anyways, that is it for now, but make sure to keep an eye out for posts coming your way soon! 

Model Crush #1: Doutzen Kroes

Victoria's Secret angel, international supermodel, mother and spokesperson for Dance4Life. Oh and she's Dutch, which makes me love her even more. Give me her face (or body - either would be fine) any day.

Inspiration of the Day: Fishtail Braid

...someone please do my hair?

Dear Santa...

If money wasn't an issue, I know exactly what I'd ask for Christmas...A Balmain dress. You just have to love the detailing, sequins and its overall festive feeling. A girl has got to dream, right?

What's on your ultimate Christmas list? Please leave a comment, and do not forget to follow! :)