My Company Magazine Photoshoot!

Photographer - Paul Whitfield
Stylist - Sarah Barlow
Mua - Sophie Higgingson

January 24th was the day I had a photoshoot for Company Magazine! I was one of their bloggers used for their Street Girl feature, and this was the East London special.

I was so excited for the shoot, I was intrigued with how I would be styled and excited to get my makeup done and be photographed for a magazine! The MUA actually like my eye makeup so kept that and then re-did the rest. Quite a compliment for a makeup artist to say they liked how I did my makeup.

I also got to hang around with Amy who kindly filmed some footage of me being photographed which you can watch in my vlog above.

I almost peed my pants when told we made it onto the cover! I'm so happy with my double page spread inside. It's so surreal and it was such an enjoyable experience. And Company also featured my vlog on their website!

Thank you to everyone who's tweeted and mentioned me on instagram saying they've read my feature, it all means a lot. I'd not be doing these exciting things with out you guys after all <3

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Ax Paris Dress + Blogger Party!

Hat / Zara

Dress / c/o Ax Paris

Shirt / Ebay

Knee High Socks / Asos

Necklace / c/o Lost at Sea

Unfortunately it was raining so I had to improvise and try and take these indoors. My room is teeny tiny so it's not possible to do a full length, I was just wearing black boots.

I adore the fit and print of this dress from Ax Paris! It's so so soft and hangs so well. It being a swing dress creates gorgeous movement when you walk around, the colours are so perfect for Autumn/Winter too! As it's chilly layering up with a shirt under a dress is one of my favourite things to do! There's definitely a western vibe going on with the collar tips and the hat. So in love with my new hat from Zara! Have been lusting over one for ages! Decided to go for a different colour to the usual black, but now I feel I need black as well. Oh the start of a collection I feel!

So on the 24th Of October I went to London with the beautiful Jacqueline and shopped around the usual haunts. In the evening we went to Proud Cabaret for the Ax Paris Blogger Party, see what we got up to below!

Outfit in Video
Dress / c/o Motel Rocks
Jeffrey Campbells / c/o Loveclothing
Jacket / Topshop
Necklace / H&M
Rings / Forever 21, c/o Black Tied & Topshop

A big hello to everyone I met that night, was so lovely meeting more new gorgeous bloggers!

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LEANNE LIM-WALKER X BAIA - I designed a bag!

With Baia Bags I have designed my very own limited edition handbag, and it's now available to buy here!

Coat / Topshop

Shirt / Topshop

Riding Pants / American Apparel

Jeffrey Campbell Litas / Loveclothing

I am so excited to finally share this with you all! Earlier in the year I was contacted by Susy from Baia asking if I wanted to take part in this exciting opportunity. Myself and 3 other bloggers have designed our own take on Baia's classic "Midi" handbag! I was thrilled with the idea as I am so fussy with handbags. I don't really own that many, so designing my own was a dream come true! Having it arrive this weekend and holding it myself was just surreal, I'm so very proud!

I wanted to design a bag I could easily wear with an array of outfits, I went for a classic black but contrasted with the textures of quilted leather and silky suede <3 To compliment the brass hardware a chain strap was used instead of all plain black, to make it a bit different, it's half chain half strap (thinking about comfort whilst wearing it).

To reflect my love of all things nautical there's a stripe lining, avoiding navy though, so not to clash with the black of the bag. To keep things extra safe these's a handy inside zip pocket and the main flap of the bag is kept closed with magnets.

Susy's attention to detail has been amazing, sticking so true to my design, and I squealed at the use of black and white ribbon for the box to reflect the bags lining. She's a genius! Hollie loved the box it came in too <3

There will be a limited run of 25, each is handmade to order. I am such a big fan of Baia bags, I own two already so I highly recommend you also check out their other styles too! This one retails at £149 and is available here.

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The Bohemian Collective

I was first introduced to The Bohemian Collective after attending an Ax Paris Blogger event earlier this year, which you can read about here. In the amazing goodie bag from the night was the Sterling Silver Wish Bone Knuckle Ring! I instantly fell in love with it, as I'd seen knuckle rings on the internet, but never came across one to buy. Usually if I can, I prefer to try on rings as my fingers are really small, meaning most small sizes in places like Topshop are just too big! So I was greatly surprised that it did fit me!

I recently won their monthly instagram competition, a £20 voucher! (I never win anything, I was so happy!) All you have to do is hashtag #thebohemiancollective on a picture of your Bohemian Collective jewellery on instagram or twitter to be entered. I ordered the beautiful Sterling Silver Oval Turquoise Ring, and that weekend they also had an offer, each order received a free knuckle ring! Was a lovely surprise to receive the Rose Gold Wish Bone Knuckle Ring, I'm slowly building a collection of rose gold <3

What I love about The Bohemian Collective especially, is their beautiful range of sterling silver, solid gold and solid rose gold jewellery. They aren't plated so you don't have to worry about your fingers eventually going green or the hassle of applying clear nail varnish to the band to prevent that happening. 

Also following them via instagram I can see that many items are handmade in their workshop, where they are always coming up with new designs. I'm always one to support companies from the UK, especially when things are handmade for their customers. It's nice to spend that bit more to get a unique non mass produced item which will last you <3

If you would like some beautiful items for yourself, use code "thanksleanne" for 20% off all orders until 6th July!

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Holographic

Jacket, Vest & Belt / Topshop
Necklace / Vivienne Westwood
Bracelet / c/o Honey Rose&Amber
Rings / The Bohemian Collective & c/o ShopDixi
Shorts / c/o Motel Rocks
Shoes / H&M

I think this is my first outfit post without my extensions in! I'm finally getting happy with my hair length again, been growing out my pixie crop cut for the past year and a half!

Love these cute paisley shorts from Motel Rocks! I almost picked a dress in this print but I thought I would get more wear of these. I have so many pretty dresses which I haven't had the chance to wear! I thought I would rock it up a little with a leather jacket, a few people I have seen wear these opted for a more girly look, it's nice to be a little different ^_^

If you fancied anything from Motel Rocks, use my code "leannelimwalker" for 20% off! Also you still have a chance to enter my Facebook Giveaway! Winner is to be announced tomorrow! Enter >>here<<

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Baia - Little black bag

 

I've been in need of a mini shoulder bag for some time as my last one from Mango has completely fallen apart! I guess that's what happens when you buy mass produced items which aren't leather!

This beauty on the other hand, is handmade right here in Britain with locally scored materials. What was even more amazing was I was able to choose the colour and material of the main bag, add a highlight colour if I wanted and choose the lining. Now I'm highly fussy with bags, to custom pick how it looked was so handy! But if you are too spoilt for choice you can choose from their ready to buy section, if you liked the look of mine, mines the mini in black leather with a powder blue lining.

All hardware is brass, so it will not tarnish (unlike my previous bag..) and the strap is adjustable so you can choose how you want it to sit. It's concealed magnetic closure is in keeping with it's classic timeless design.

I'm so thrilled with my bag, I grabbed my camera as soon as this parcel arrived! And what a lovely surprise to have my name inside!

A big thank you to Susy from Baia!

If you fancy a "Mini" Baia Bag for yourself or a friend, use my special code "Leanne" at the check out for 25% off (be sure to use a capital L for the code, valid only for the mini baia bag, and is valid until June 30th)

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Kitty collar tips

Top / Topshop

Kitty collar tips / Phixclothing

Disco Pants / American Apparel

Frilly Socks / Topshop

Cuff and Jeffrey Campbells / c/o Phixclothing

Call me a crazy cat lady if you wish, but now cute are these kitty collar tips! I'm a massive fan of shirts and I have a section of collar tips already, but nothing as cute as these! I've been loving my new cat tapestry litas, so glad I opted up a size to my usual as these are so comfortable! No more pinched toes! I'm trying to be more careful with wearing shoes that fit properly, I don't want to ruin my feet!

Hope you all had a lovely bank holiday weekend! I'm currently ill and feeling sorry for myself ^_^ if you follow me on instagram you would have already seen this outfit and know I didn't take this today haha.

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