Places to visit : Ebb & Flow Southampton

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Ebb & Flow Southampton

It's not often that I review places on itsfashionoclock, so when I do you best believe I've found a jem. I'm currently back in my university town of Southampton, and last night I went out with my friend Luke for a catch up, he took me to my new favourite place : Ebb & Flow. Completely new, Ebb & Flow is a cafe / bar on the highstreet in Southampton. From outside the tiled signage and windows give the impression of just another bar or cafe in Southampton. However, upon entering I was quieter literally speechless. If you have a tendency toward anything shabby chic and abit kitsch Ebb & Flow will be a dream come true. We visited in late evening and the atmosphere of the place was really relaxing. There was a mixture of customers, no rowdy students to be seen! mostly couples or friends enjoying cocktails. The bar is literally fit to burst with detail and I could'nt stop looking around and discovering new pieces of art and decor. The drinks menu is broad and boasts of both soft and alcoholic drinks I have never heard of. The prices were pretty spot on with the rest of the city - I paid £7.95 for a cocktail if I am not mistaken. I was also tempted to try the pear lemonade. Food menu wise Ebb and Flow offers a range of light snacks, breakfasts and tapas style dishes for quick wins when your tired from a busy day of shopping. I had a toasted brie sandwich which was incredible - and even better? my side of chips was served in a tea cup! I really enjoyed the atmosphere and elegance of Ebb & Flow and I hope Marstens consider making more as I really think this could be a hit, 

- a must visit if you are in or around Southampton!

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What do i do? : an insight into visual merchandising in London

Since graduating my blog posts have became less and less frequent, and although I'd shared my job vocation with you all, up until now I hadn't really explained it. A lot of people ask about my job and how I came to do it so I thought I'd give you all an insight into my experience in visual merchandising and some tips I suppose! NOTE: This is quite a long post! feel free to click off if this is'nt your kind of thing!

West Quay Student Lock In!

Calling all students in the South or students with transport and money to spare! 

Tomorrow evening is the West Quay student lock in!

From 6.30pm until 9.30pm on Thursday 25th April 

LOADS of WestQuay’s stylish stores will be offering students exclusive discounts that arent avaliable every other day stores involved include...

ACCESSORIZE: 10% OFF , NEW LOOK: 20% OFF  , SCHUH: 15% OFF  ,RIVER ISLAND: 20% OFF, OASIS: 20% OFF , OFFICE: 20% OFF , REPUBLIC: 20% OFF , MISS SELFRIDGE: 20% OFF , KAREN MILLEN: 20% OFF , USC: 20% OFF, GAP: 15% OFF, CREW CLOTHING: 15% OFF, BURTON: 10% OFF, BANK: 20% OFF, CLAIRE'S ACCESSORIES: 15% OFF, ALDO: 15% OFF, PAPERCHASE: 15% OFF, DUNE: 20% OFF, JONES BOOTMAKER: 10% OFF, RED 5: 15% OFF, SWAROVKSI: 15% OFF ,THE BODY SHOP: 30% OFF, PERFUME SHOP: 10% OFF, FRAGRANCE SHOP: 15% OFF, F. HINDS: 10% OFF, LA SENZA: 10% OFF, WAREHOUSE: 20% OFF, DOROTHY PERKINS: 15% OFF, WALLIS: 20% OFF

WAGAMAMA: 20% OFF , ED’S EASY DINER: 20% OFF, THE CHICAGO RIB SHACK: 25% OFF, HARRY RAMSDEN'S: 20% OFF, PIZZA HUT: 20% OFF, KFC: 10% OFF, MILLIE'S COOKIES: 20% OFF, COSTA: 10% OFF, TOBY SANDWICH EXPRESS: 20% OFF, YO! SUSHI: 25% OFF, CAFE, ROUGE EXPRESS: 20% OFF, TORTILLA: FREE burritos, 5 coronas for £12*, DREAM CUPCAKES: 10% OFF, HOTEL CHOCOLAT: 10% OFF, THORNTONS: 10% OFF

 

AS IF things couldnt get any better the whole shopping center will be full of live DJs, free cocktails and food tasting - and theres no entry fee!? 

On top of that if all your shopping gets you feeling abit peckish two of the restaurants, Ed’s Diner and Wagamama, are offering 20% off food on the night. 

Make sure you put your gladrags on as you can take part in WestQuay’s ‘Most Stylish’ competition for the chance to win a £50 WestQuay voucher! There’ll be a team of Style Hunters on the lookout for the King and Queen of ‘WestQuay Student Style’ to photograph for WestQuay’s website and social pages!

You need to register to attend the event by following the link below, which may I add when you do you will be placed in a prize draw to win a Blackberry PlayBook Tablet!

My advice is to get there early to avoid disapointment, I work in Westquay and KNOW this is not an event to be missed!

www.west-quay.co.uk/events/studentshopin

www.facebook.com/events/518419241532996/

www.twitter.com/WestQuay

Have you been to the student lock in before?

Will you be going tomorrow?

*This is a sponsored post

Southampton street style 001

So here is the very exciting project I've been harping on about forever, as a new feature to my blog I'm going to be papping Southampton fortnightly for street style inspo! so with camera and my handwritten thankyou's and blog URLs in hand, Luke and I scouted Southampton for some fashionistas.. needless to say we were not disappointed  Thankyou to everyone who was kind enough to stop and let me take a picture of you! ...

This was my pick for best street style this week! Love the Wildfox-esque vintage sweater and the awesome boots!

Going onto trends lots of lovely ladies were rocking oversized fur coats bringing abit of effortless class into their day wear...

 Check out the 90's grunge styling on this lot! 

The outfit in the middle is my fave, this girl was radiant! These girls have got winter layering down to a T...

By far my favourite group of the day, looking like a miniature girl band! loving the casual look, dungarees are going to be a must have this summer...

I am smitten with this beautiful neon Prada bag! all these girls are rocking camo' coloured jackets an effortless way to keep up to date.

So there we have it, the first in what I hope are many street style blog posts!

 if you are a male reader and would like me to do some male street style photos .. drop me a line! 

Hope you enjoyed !