ROLLING IN THE BENJAMIN'S: September 2012

So like many other people I'm sure, I have been lusting after the American Apparel disco pants. I was lucky enough to get the hotpant version at a lock in sale when they first came out for a discounted price, but I still want the disco pants! I thought my want for them would have faded after all this time but nahhh, it's still alive and kicking. But luckily now the rest of the highstreet has cottoned on to the idea, so I thought I'd let you in on my discoveries. Here are some I found for a fraction of the price of the original. Now all there is left for me to do is decide on a pair...

These ones are from Misguided.co.uk priced at 25.99. They look practically identical to the original

River Island does a great pair and they have loads of different colours if you want something that's really going to stand out. These blue ones have been reduced to £20 aswell. Such a good deal. I tried a pair on and they seemed pretty good quality too.

These are only 15 quid from boohoo.com. Really love this colour. Think these might be the ones I'll go for... They have some other cool colours aswell

Although it is London fashion week and my course tutors will probably be horrified that I'm not writing about that right now...I'm going to write a post about my incredible time at Bestival on the Isle of Wight last weekend and show you a few of the pictures I took.

It was my first time going to Bestival and it exceeded my expectations. It was the quirkiness of the festival that I fell in love with. Everywhere you looked, there was elaborate fancy dress, psychadelic art work and unexpected treasures to be stumbled upon. They even had a place called the Ambient Forest where poetry and live music was performed amongst the trees. It was the little things that made the festival so great.

Me (on the right) and my freind at the incredibly jazzy Bestival sign.

On the Saturday night, me and my friend were taken by surprise by a group of transgender performers putting on a show at about 4 in the morning. It was surreal! There was a bollywood themed stage that was simply incredible to look at, a bus which was a bar and miny house you could sit in.

I was sold simply by the amazing visuals of the festival. But I can't go without mentioning the music. It was insane. I've come away with new favourite bands, and was exposed to music I wouldn't normally bother with. After seeing First Aid Kit, a two woman Swedish folk group, I can now say that I truly appreciate that kind of music. What made them so great for me, was the fact that they dressed like innocent omish women yet headbanged as if they were playing slayer. I also got to see King Charles who I had listened to a few times before but nothing compared to seeing him in the flesh. His hair was sooo long haha, and his eccentricity really shone through.

First Aid kit performing on the main stage

Aswell as getting to experience new music, I got the chance to see some bands that I had wanted to see for a very long time. The xx! Seriously cannot express how much love I have for this band. Their vocals are literally perfect. I can happily say that they were the highlight of the festival for me.Florence was also incredible. I'm not normally a massive fan but seeing her live changed this. She really knows how to put on a show, and being really near the front meant the crowd was buzzing. When she did Say My Name, there was an amazing sense of euphoria. I also got to see a few favourites of mine such as SBTRK, Hot Chip and Justice :) and of course I can't leave out the legend that is STEVIE WONDER. He was AMAZING. So much respect for that guy.

There's so much more I could say but I don't want to bore you. I would reccomend this festival to anyone. I am so so going next year. I'll leave with a few photos of the festival.