New Youtube Channel!

Hello everyone,
I hope that you're all doing well. With the new year finally here (happy 2016!) I am launching August Weekend's youtube channel! I hope that those of you who were familiar with my blog or follow me on vine will join me on this new adventure. See you soon!

October Favourites

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Dear Weekenders,

I can't believe that October is already coming to a close. Tomorrow sparks the beginning of November and to be honest, I'm so excited for all of the new things to come. October was quite a month for me. I did costume design for a film (did I mention this month was busy?!) and started this blog! I'm so happy and proud of what has become of August Weekend and constantly so grateful for everyone that reads my posts and comments such lovely things. I never would have imagined that people would show up so soon but it's been great getting to know you guys.

As October comes to a close, I'd like to go over some of my favourites from the month!

Fashion Spotlight

Hello weekenders! For me, fashion is an art and sometimes when you're an artist you constantly crave inspiration. Helen (also known as melonlady) is someone that constantly gives me just that as well as body confidence! For those of you who don't know her she has a beauty/fashion/lifestyle channel on youtube. Not only that but she's in a super cool band called Box of Light! Her Autumn Lookbook is out and I absolutely love it so I thought I would share it with you all. I love hearing about the people that we all get inspiration from so feel free to leave some youtubers or fellow bloggers for me to check out in the comments. Love you guys!

x Jenn

Affordable F21

Faux Leather Moto Jkt $24.00
Floral Skater Dress $17.00
Distressed Jeans $29.80

Skinny Jeans $21.90

Printed Leggings $13.80

Plaid Shirt $27.90

All items from F21+ collection

I think it's really hard to maintain a shopping addiction hobby these days what with the price of certain pieces. Sometimes we get so excited about certain items that we make up excuses for the price tag but during those times when you need to reel in the spending, I think that Forever21 really comes in handy. I think it's important to be conscious of what you're splurging and saving dollars on. Is it a t-shirt? A pair of leggings? Jeans? I think those items will fair okay with wear (jeans won't last forever if they're cheap but they'll definitely last you a while). As for that sequin dress you wanna buy for New Year's? That's a definite splurge in my books.

Which look do you like the most?

x Jenn

Ps. Apologies that this post went up late! I'm currently designing costumes for a film and I haven't had enough time to make sure my scheduled posts are actually going up -- ack!

Autumn Outfit | Fashion Friday

Navy, black and burgundy tartan shift dress (3/4 length sleeves) paired with a slouchy army green over jacket. Leggings tucked into black lace-up boots with accessories (gold lion chain necklace, gold dome earrings and a pink patterned headband).

All other items are last season but they are from Forever21 and the boots are from Torrid.

Dear Weekenders,

I hope you're doing well! As October is a busy month for me work-wise, I decided to share with you all an outfit that I wore to a meeting. It was my first seriously "autumn" look of the season and I love it to bits. Every time I wear this dress I feel like I'm in the 50s or something. What's an item of clothing you feel like wearing all the time this fall? For me, it's this dress!

x Jenn

ASOS Wishlist

Hello weekenders! As I stare at all that asos.com has to offer it suddenly gets me thinking - I can't be the only one that does this. What am I doing exactly? I'm staring longingly at different things I wish I could buy online. It takes a lot of willpower but sometimes I'll let myself casually browse even though I know I'm not going to be taking out the credit card (from my new New Look wallet that I'm inlove with, by the way).

The only trouble is that you keep seeing peice after peice that you just "have" to have and then slowly... a wishlist is born. I only let myself browse for 10 minutes but I just had to share with you some of the items I'm lusting after from the ASOS Curve collection. 

 

What do you think I should get?

x Jenn

OOTD AND MAZE RUNNER

On Tuesday the 23rd of Septemeber I was very excited to go to the movies because a) It meant that I could wear some of the clothes I got while I was away in England b) It meant catching up with my friend and c) I got to see The Maze Runner which is a film I have been meaning to see in the theatre. Most of my outfit is from the UK and still available. The movie was definitely one of my faves of the year. It was so different from anything I have seen for a while. I would definitely say if The Hunger Games, Divergent or a lil ol' movie called Holes are your jam then you should check them out. I had a great night out catching up with my friend and feeling comfortably chic (the sweater is so soft and the jeans are jegging style - so comfy!). What's a movie that you were really impressed by lately?