Josephine - Student - University Road

Name Josephine

Age 19

Occupation Student

Height 5.3"

Where do you like to shop?

A mixture of second-hand and high street, although it is hard to find second-hand clothes in smaller sizes

Do you have a favourite designer?

No, I don't really follow designers, although I know the clothes I buy on the high street are influenced by them

What is your inspiration when you dress?

I like beautiful patterns and fabrics. I don't really know what my inspiration is. I'm from London so maybe other Londonders

If I had a dog I'd call it...Beewee.

Josephine is wearing cardigan, (fab carpet) bag and shoes from Portobello market, dress from a shop on Park street, blazer from a second-hand shop in Guatemala. 


We all remember Mary Poppins' magical infinite carpet bag - if you own one, you'll notice that the colours and the patterns change to match with what you are wearing. Originally made from oriental rugs, they made it a la mode in the 1800's when Queen Victoria started importing designs and fabrics from old Persia and the East - most notably the 'paisley' design which later made it's way into Laura Ashley curtains and Ibizan kaftans. 

       They are interesting items to own, I never tire of mine, because it always changes. You can fit a ridiculous amount of stuff into them and they go with anything. I wouldn't own one if you are always in a hurry to find things though - it's like a cavern in there! Carpet Bags make some beautiful authentic bags made from real carpet - you can check out their designs on http://www.carpetbags.co.uk/

       Shot on my iphone.

Low fashion, high fashion, you call the shots. What do you think of what Josephine is wearing?