Caroline Burke | Burkatron: la moda

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06/03/2014

what I wore: pink + sequins

boyfriend coat: new look

pink roll neck: cow vintage

riot sequin pencil skirt: c/o lashes of london

name necklace: c/o chelsea doll

bag: la moda boots: c/o asos
sequins are for life not just for christmas.. errr well that's what I'm telling myself because I really loved this pencil skirt from lashes of london (it's acceptable to walk the streets dressed like a human glitter ball at 11am right?) or I guess you could just wear it at night as it there's a matchy matchy crop glitter top available too.. twosie love right there!
I love my name necklace from chelsea doll, there's something really fun and kitsch about it, I've wanted one for an age and theirs are a total steal plus they come in loads of different colours so I'm seriously tempted to get another one for the summer. the bag I'm wearing is quite an oldie that I bought from la moda last year, they've started selling shoes recently and I'm dying to get my hand on a pair of their hologram platforms (please come back into stock!!) I think my love of spice girl-esque shoes has reached new levels.. send help if I start wearing joggers and a high pony..
it's probably a good job I don't own any pink shoes or I might have succumbed to the urge to wear head to toe pink, and I don't think anyone is quite ready for that vision.
caroline x

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27/10/2013

what I wore: bambi + mohair

jumper: h&m

bambi print skirt: c/o brat and suzie

belt: american apparel

ashleigh boots: topshop

chunky gold necklace: topshop

suzan backback: c/o la moda

I love somethings about winter.. open fires, hot drinks, snuggling under my duvet.

attempting to take outfit pictures in rain, darkness or gale force winds urmm not quite so much aha! however today I woke up to sunny skies and beautiful weather.. yippee!

mild weather means I'm snatching the last chance for bare legs.. my skirt is from east london duo brat and suzie who have the most adorable range of animal motif clothing (any combination of pencil skirt with bambi print is a winner in my book) they're bringing some exclusive pieces to ASOS soon so keep your eyes peeled! the pink fluffy number is an old h&m purchase that I love to pull out on in-between days as it's soft and cosy without feeling too bulky...

I've worn my topshop backpack into the ground this summer so I was long overdue due an upgrade; this one is from la moda. it's no ordinary bag.. pull the straps one way to wear as a regular shoulder bag and another to wear as a backpack.. two bags in one! how cool is that? I'm a sucker for novelty but in this case it's actually really handy!

I'm bringing all of my clothes over to the new house this week so I've spent most of the weekend pulling out my wardrobe and having the mother of all spring cleans... so satisfying! I've found the most random assortment of old clothes (what the hell was I thinking...) but luckily I unearthed a few little treasures too.

I hope you've all had a great weekend.. I'll be back soon!

caroline x

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07/08/2013

what I wore: tea dress + t bars

topi tea dress: motel

fedora: topshop

selena bag: la moda

martie shoes: topshop

chunky silver band: kukee

some brands are just damn dangerous for my bank balance!

motel is one of those websites I go out of my way to avoid browsing due to the sheer amount of temptation on offer, I am however fatally weak (I guess some things are just too pretty to avoid goddamn it)

I finally ordered this dress after a few days of ummming and ahhhing and I'm so glad I did; it's the perfect little summer dress and really comfortable to wear (now I just have to resist the other three dresses I spotted...)

I also picked up this oversized selena bag from la moda which was a steal at £16 and could quite literally carry a small rhino (ok I exaggerate a little but it's amazingly roomy) I loved the padlock and tassel detail and I wanted a big white summer bag for holiday so it ticked all the boxes. they have some beauties in stock the minute and I'm seriously tempted to go back for another style as they're so darn affordable.

I best get off my laptop, the boy has been on a 100 mile bike ride today and is expecting a slap up meal, god help him (the contents of my fridge include butter, chocolate and a suspicious looking packet of ham... send help!)

back soon

caroline x

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21/05/2013

what I wore: voile & anglaise

I am so in love with this dress....

in truth I'm so infatuated that if we broke up I would most probably stalk it's facebook page.

photographs just don't do justice to this french connection anoushka dress; it's an absolutely gorgeous creation and my new favourite summer companion. I'm so impressed with their dresses if you haven't seen their new collection probably best warn you not to click here as you'll not be able to help falling for at least 3 of them ...wink!

covered in broderie anglaise detailing with a drop waist it's super feminine and makes me want to nip off to coachella immediately for some festival fun. I paired it with my new fedora and gladiator sandals to toughen it up a little and took anoushka out on our first official date together ...a sunny stroll through the countryside (this is as close to a festival as I'm getting this month!)

anoushka voile dress: c/o french connection

fedora hat: topshop

leather stud gladiator sandals: new look

bag: c/o la moda

nails: illamasqua nobel

after our countryside antics we headed out for lunch & a spot of window shopping! (it wouldn't be right to pass up a chance to sip pear cider on a sunny afternoon..)

all in all a perfect start to our new relationship. anouskha it was pretty damn special... call me.

(sorry james)

caroline x

09/02/2013

what I wore: pinafore & fringe

every month there's one item I decide is completely logical/utterly necessary for me to buy; this month it was this topshop denim pini dress.

at the minute I'm obsessed with 90's dungaree-esque attire & I harbour a secret love of buttons so this dress ticked a few 'I must own you' boxes. I've tried on a few versions of these pinafores but I loved the loose and slouchy fit of this one, perfect lounging attire!

my love of western fringing continues too, today with this gorgeous la moda boho messenger bag (this is my new go-to festival bag for 2013) chic yet laid back; my favourite combination!

today I've been in london working on a very exciting project that I'll share with you soon (promise!) I'm looking forward to getting home and pouring one giant bubble bath to rest my achey-breaky feet!

demin pinafore dress: topshop

stripe tee: vintage similar here

summer bag: c/o la moda (other colours available)

hat: h&m

triangle necklace: urban outfitters, similar here

skull bracelet: topshop, similar here on ebay

western boots: office, similar here on asos

nails: topshop in awol

back soon!

caroline x

30/01/2013

what I wore: owls & vintage

I love backpacks, fill them up with and off you go (my ultimate bag grab when I'm in a hurry)

today I'm wearing my new la moda rucksack, I'm such a child I love the owl print aha! it was kindly sent to me to wear in their backpack challenge (I'm keeping my fingers crossed as the winner gets £50 to spend on their site which just happens to be full of bags I'm coveting!!)

this is definitely one of my low maintenance casual outfits, the shirt was a thrift find and I picked up the all saints vest in the sale a while back.

I spent yesterday rummaging in dark and dusty second hand shops.. It been ages since I've been vintage hunting and I found the most adorable little red suitcase. no doubt I'll make it's way onto here soon- I wont be able to resist sharing it's retro cuteness with you guys!