Thursday 27 August 2015

Motel Rocks beach blocks








In LOVE with all of Motel Rocks' late summer stock, especially their Elephant Parade line,  my god believe me it's all gorgeous. Ready to replace our non-existent hotness with a blast of safari. As soon as I saw it I fell in love and promptly ordered this dress like BAM. These photos were shot in my favourite beachy location on Monday. By some miracle we managed to snap in sun for half an hour, the rainfall that had been raging all day then re-started shortly afterwards. You can also see me bitching about the British weather in my Instagram video, here.  Couldn't help doing a rather stylish litter patrol with Skinny-dip London as their pesky orange juice cartons kept circling round the shore. 

Know it's off topic but has anyone seen Inside Man? It's such a top film, one that gets you thinking for so long afterwards. Clive Owen is such a badass in it, and yes, Spike Lee is director *applause*. So many twists and turns and a plot that gets you confused, spaced-out and wondering if you watched right. Definitely worthwhile if you haven't seen already, and if you do see let me know your thoughts. If you don't like it of course, then I don't want to know your thoughts. Joke.... 

Back to Motel Rocks rocking the beach blocks, I've got to mention that I currently caved on a cactus top, and am weighing up whether to buy ALL the elephant epicness (yes, still going on about it). In true Soph style I set some peachy orange ombre against the tone of the dress. Unfortunately it wasn't as bold as I hoped but it's all trial and error. Kevin Murphy was all over my legs (minds out the gutter) with the colour bug I used; it looked like I'd fake tanned (hell no, maybe on the twelfth of bloody never). I've bought a green lipstick now, so maybe green ombre can be my next move? Whilst wearing the cactus top, course. 


Dress: Motel Rocks - Sunnies: eBay - Heels: Primark - Orange Juice: Skinnydip London


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43 comments:

  1. Super cool photos! I love how edgy & cool this is. Very festival! Motel always has really cool festival-type clothing.
    I actually haven’t seen Inside Man but I’ve wanted to watch it, I’ll remember now thanks to you :P

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    1. Thank you so much! Don't they? I love Motel Rocks so bad ;)

      Ahh, so happy you'll remember. Let me know what you think if you catch the movie :)

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  2. Such a cute outfit =]

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  3. Oh that dress is everything. You look truly stunning in it xx

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  4. Aaw, elephants on parade - they are so cute! I love elephants so this whole range would be perfect! Such a cool look and and awesome orange bag! I really want some fresh orange juice now :D xxx

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    1. Ahh thank you so much sweet Carly! I wish the bag magically produced orange juice. How cool would that be?! xxx

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  5. I LOVE this dress, mostly because I love elephants on anything, they're so cute! I am definitely going to check the range out :) I love the bag too, how cool?! xx

    Sam // Samantha Betteridge

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    1. Aww thanks Sam! Yes, deffo check it out. So much treasure on Motel Rocks at the moment. And right? Skinnydip do ALL the coolness when it comes to bags. I just want them all haha <3 xxx

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  6. Oh my gosh, elephants are my favorite animals! I might need some of these items too. It makes me sad whenever I see news about elephant poaching. :( I think that might be why I love elephant decor and clothing. Good for you on cleaning up the beach too. Yum, orange juice.

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  7. So in love with this entire look, and the photos are so retro, I love it! I have not seen Inside Man but it's been on my to-watch list for a while now!

    May | THE MAYDEN

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  8. Girrrrrl, you are on fire! Those ombre inferno tones look so holiday ready I want to pack my suitcase and fly off to the tropics asap. Visit some elephants marching off into the sunset upon that stunning dress. These photos are so perfect - looks like the weather behaved just for you in that gorgeous setting <3
    I am almost scared to check Motel Rocks in case I go on a pre uni 'I obviously need that' clothes buying binge. May also pretend I have a cold to justify purchasing that orange juice skinny dip bag, I hear vitamin c helps?
    Sad to say I haven't seen Inside Man, so will be 100% reserved for my 'must stream' list. Adore a good movie that leaves me puzzled afterwards + Spike Lee makes it appeal even more...

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  9. Oh wow, I actually really love the orange ombre Soph! It's so subtle but so fun at the same time. I'm loving this dress, the print is just so gorgeous (who doesn't love elephants? hello!). The shoes are super cute too, another stunning look! ;) <3

    Paula
    Thirteen Thoughts

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    1. Thank you so much love! Happy you like the orange ;) Like you say it's subtle but fun. Wish it was brighter but I can try that next time. And naw elephants are the best aren't they? Hehe ;) :D <3

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  10. omigod i got so confused because i thought the orange juice bag was a purse, then i read further down and was like wait is it an actual carton?? i had to google it haha. so i can now safely say that i like your clutch/bag and that it goes great with your elephants and new hair color

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  11. The elephant epicness looks epic on you dear, so just go for it and buy the entire collection :D Such a cool print, it seems like it was made for you as it suits you so well! Love the fancy litter bag too, as you put it so delicately ;) Best litter patrol I've ever spotted for sure, and the most fashionable for sure. Also I haven't seen that movie yet but I really want to do so soon! Thanks for reminding me!
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  12. You look so lovely Sophie, I love that you've matched your hair to the dress! Also, props to you for wearing heels in the sand haha! I've not seen Inside Man, am very intrigued to watch it now though x

    Josie’s Journal

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    1. Ahh thanks so much Josie! Had to be done right? :P Haha, I always sink in that bloody sand ;) :D

      Yes, deffo watch it! Sure you'd enjoy! You'll have to let me know what you think if you see it xxx

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  13. You look amazing, I love that sun glasses on you.

    Jenn | Jennifer Jayne

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  14. This dress is absolutely brilliant, girl! I love it so much! You look absolutely stunning!
    WritingMonique

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    1. Aww thank you so much girl! You're the sweetest. Too much love for you :-* :-* :-*

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  15. You look stunning Sophie! Loving the orange and the cute elephant print. x

    Kate Louise Blogs

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    1. So happy you like the look Kate. Thank you so much beaut <3

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  16. You are looking so fab Sophie!! Loving all the orange! So summery and beautiful and the beachy backdrop is perfect for it! So cool you bought a green lipstick. I've been thinking I need to get a green one and maybe a blue one too and do some funky makeup looks with them :D
    And yes! I have seen Inside Man. :D It is really good!

    Christina
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  17. Oh my gosh Sophie, this is my fave look of yours EVER! I absolutely love this dress- it's so vibrant and unique and has really cool deserty vibes. No wonder you ordered it straight away.

    You look gorgeous :)

    Rachel xx
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    1. That means so much Rachel! Thank you so much babe, I'm so happy it's your favourite look of mine. That's always such a damn awesome thing to hear :D <3 <3

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  18. So beautiful outfit dear!! I love that dress a lot!

    XOXO

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    1. Thank you lovely! So happy you like the dress <3

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  19. That dress is sooo pretty and it looks so good on you! I think I have to check out Motel Rocks right away. Your ombré hair looks really nice with the dress! I have actually thought about trying a color bug, but I'm just not sure how it'll turn out in my very dark hair :/ I'll have to find out one day, haha!

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  20. You look absolutely stunning in that dress, Sophie! I love the dress, it's the cutests dress EVER! The sunnies are also super cute! Hope you are having a fantastic week, lovely! xx

    Ale | http://alemint.blogspot.com/

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  21. Haha I saw your little instagram video, you never would've guessed that it had been raining like that looking at these pictures! Motel Rocks has some great prints and this elephant one is so cute, you look beautiful as always :) xx

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  22. My gosh Sophie, you are so beautiful and I saw your comment on Facebook about that uneducated, narrow-minde person, and they clearly don't know how wonderful you are.
    I love the elephant loveliness and the orange ombre, I'm totally going to get some hair chalks and experiment with colour on the ends of my hair. I'm hopefully back blogging as I moved and eventualy found my camera. I will have to figure out being my own photograper for a while, but it's time to get into it again.
    I have been catching up on all things Sophie and you are just looking so happy and radient. It's so good to see.
    Love you Hun!!

    Gems x
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  23. Hi, hi Sophie! What can I say about this outfit that you don't know yet huh? I think you look gorgeous on it, and what really draw my attention was that cool bag! How original is that?! I like Skinnydip London - usually all their stuff is top quality and very original.

    On a side note, I haven't watched Inside Man but I'll check it out because it looks interesting. I'm a sucker for films and today is the perfect weather for them here xxx

    Cristina, xo // My Cup of Tea

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  24. Hi dear and thank you for your visit! I like very much this outfit...you are really beautiful with that dress!!! Have a nice day, kisses,
    Eni

    Eniwhere Fashion
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  25. I am in love with this dress too! How cool do the elephants look? And the colour suits you so well, I love how you accessorize everything so well with every outfit you wear, from the hair, lips and shoes. So damn cool! You really have a way with fashion :D I love this beachy location you have near you, it's the perfect backdrop for your shoots. It would be so cool if Wolver-bloody-hampton had the same location! I might have to create my own beach in my back garden haha ;)

    Yasmin xx
    www.yasminundecided.com

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