Absence makes the heart grow fonder...

I certainly hope that saying applies to blogs too.  I know I've been a very absent blogger the past couple of months.  I do fully blame my new job as I've barely had time to do College work, let alone post entries on here... But it's a lazy Wednesday afternoon and I've found the time to make myself known again.

I have tonnes of things to report on, however I firstly want to focus on the lack of imaginative fashion at the moment.  Don't get me wrong, I have no doubt that the designers at Chanel, Prada and Alexander McQueen are still reeling out extreme, individual pieces... however, I'm referring to the high street designers.  Topshop, H&M, River Island... those sorts of places.  I have been left feeling a little more than just deflated at the selection of choice in the high street stores this Spring.  I know it's not just me being picky either.  Working at Bar Lounge in Chester over the May races allowed me to get first glances at the dresses.  I'm a big racing fan, but I'd never go to Chester races.  Too busy, too crowded and it's mainly full of stuck up, arrogant mid-40's men and women who actually don't have two pennies to rub together, but a tidy win on one of the horses somehow gives them the right to look down on others.  BUT, I do look forward to the races for one reason and one reason only... and that's the outfits.
And I'm not going to lie, I was bitterly disappointed with the selection.  I can honestly say I saw about three women who I thought looked elegantly gorgeous... the rest either looked like they were trying way too hard, were showing too much flesh for their age or hadn't a clue what fashion was. (I.E the dress you wore the last time you went to the races, 3 years ago, is no longer acceptable).

However, one girl came into Bar Lounge looking incredible and she had on the FCUK Shelby's summer maxi dress that I have had my eye on since it came out in the Chester store.

This dress is simple yet effective and it screams sophisticated and elegant.  The young girl looked beautiful and it genuinely was the only dress that impressed me over the 3 days.

There's another race day this Saturday and if you're going, my main tip on looking the part would be DON'T TRY TOO HARD.  You're coming to Chester to watch horses run around a race course, you're not attending a debutante ball in Los Angeles.  Also, remember what time of year it is... go for creams and corals... not blacks.

Pour Maintenant, Au Revoir.
Tout Mon Amour,

Neen x