Not really an outfit post today, but I just wanted to show you all this top that I picked up recently. I absolutely love pugs so couldn't resist when I saw this in Topshop. I've since learned that there's been a bit of an uproar involving this t-shirt because the slogan was ripped off from quirky illustrator Gemma Correll. Gemma's illustration has a lot more character in my opinion and I will definitely be picking up one of her cute tote bags.
I also done a bit of nail art this morning after seeing Emma post her floral nails last week. I'd seen a lot of Kath Kidston-esque nails on Tumblr but had never tried it out myself. It's not the best picture, but a combination of tiredness, bad lighting and a wobbly tripod caused me to give up trying in the end!
That shirt is so cute! How sad that the slogan was ripped off, but it's very clever!
ReplyDeleteI love the T-shirt and the Cath Kidston-esque nails!
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I wanted this but my boyfriend was like "You're not buying it because you won't wear it" :( it looks fab on you though!
ReplyDeleteme and louie approve of this ;) i have the pugs not drugs tote from gemma, i love it! she sent it with little post cards and badges too.. it's the little things!xx
ReplyDeletevintage vixen - i know, it's such a good slogan. i hate finding out that big companies steal peoples ideas, photos, etc. x
ReplyDeleteruby - thank you! :) x
charlie - haha i was told the exact same thing! i usually just wear it on lazy days with jeans or denim shorts :/ x
The t-shirt is so cute! You can't beat a good graphic tee in my opinion. Great job on the nails too, I really want to give them a go but I don't think I've got the patience.
ReplyDeleteAh I love your nails, I wish I had the patience to do nail art
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ReplyDeleteLove your nails, they look so intricate, but I think I will give it a go :)
ReplyDeletePug top = the cutest thing ever.
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love the nails! so pretty
ReplyDeleteUgh, so many high-street or big-time stores copy independent designers' designs, it's so sad!
ReplyDeleteThe tshirt is adorable though, thanks for also linking to the original!
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It's a gorgeous top! The Gemma Correll bags are lovely too!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm a big fan of your nails!
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i'm a huge fan of Gemma Correll, it's incredibly sad when high street think they can get away with copying :(
ReplyDeleteLove your nails, so pretty! x
Such a cute t shirt! I've seen Gemma Correll designs lots lately, they're fab :)
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I love the nails they are so pretty definatley have to try this. I just had look at Gemmas work through the link, shes very talented its sad that some people think its ok to rip off other peoples ideas :( X x
ReplyDeleteCutest shirt ever! I adore pugs, much to my Mum's horror ;) xx
ReplyDeleteHilarious top.. love a good slogan (even if it was ripped off) it's also super cute :)
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There was a story just like this recently about Urban Outfitters stealing jewelry designs from an independent etsy seller! Really sad.
ReplyDeleteI love your nails! I'm about to do my manicure maybe I will try it out xx
Amazing nails - i will have to give floral nails a try XX
ReplyDeleteHaha 'Pugs not drugs' Love it! And you're nails are so cute too xoxo
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing this top and i love it! Your nails look lovely too x
ReplyDeletelove the nails!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this t-shirt but don't understand why you would buy it when you know its a total shameless rip off of Gemma's design *sighs* Fair enough if you had no idea....... :/
ReplyDeleteAs I said in the post I learned that it was ripped off AFTER buying it, hence me mentioning it in the post, linking the original artist and raising peoples awareness. As a designer myself I would never buy something if I knew it was stolen from someone else. x
ReplyDeleteOh okay silly me for not reading it properly I was just saddened by all the ripping off going on lately! :) xo
ReplyDeletei love Gemma's work and her tote bags are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteit's sad that topshop didn't have the decency to just hire her really, but i do love this top and your nails are fab!