Fashion / Interviews

Street Style: Harbourside

By Kerri Given  Tuesday Mar 22, 2016

Name: Miranda Wells

Occupation: Freelance, Art Fundraiser

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What are you wearing? 

“Coat and scarf are both from ASOS, top and shoes are from a Charity shop in town, and my jewellery is from the market in the Tobacco Factory” 

What is the best thing about Bristol?

“The best thing is that its beautiful!” 

What is the worst thing about Bristol?

“I only moved to Bristol six years ago, and I absolutely love it. I wouldn’t say there is anything I don’t like”

 

Name: Holly Matthews 

Occupation: Psychology Student

What are you wearing? 

“Jacket from a charity shop, a Topshop skirt, jumper from Beyond Retro and shoes from Urban Outfitters”

What is the best thing about Bristol? 

“This! The Harbourside”

What is the worst thing about Bristol?

“There is too many hills”

 

Name: Nigel De Gray

Occupation: Full-time Dad

What are you wearing?

“Denim jeans from a charity shop, a green coat which was a present from my mum, and Adidas trainers.”

What is the best thing about Bristol?

“The best thing has to be Gloucester Road”

What is the worst thing about Bristol?

“If anything the traffic is the worst”

 

Name: Rebecca McNaughton 

Occupation: Media and Journalism Student

What are you wearing?

“Topshop jeans and jacket, polo neck from Urban Outfitters, and Adidas trainers.” 

What is the best thing about Bristol?

“Everyone is so friendly”

What is the worst thing about Bristol?

“Its too far away from my hometown in Edinburgh”

 

Name: Elizabeth Poskitt

Occupation: Accountant

What are you wearing?

“The coat is from Marks and Spencers, H&M dress and cardigan, Dune boots, and an Austin Reed scarf”

What is the best thing about Bristol?

“I live by the water, right in the middle of the city and I love to walk and see around. We’re so lucky to have the countryside one side, and the busiest part of town on the other side. The public transport is also good, because you can get to any place you want”

What is the worst thing about Bristol?

“I think theres a lack of independent shops around, and theres a lot more franchises that we don’t necessarily need”

 

Name: Libby Lawton

Occupation: Theatre Student

What are you wearing?

“Vintage denim jacket – it was my little sisters, a Motel skirt, Primark top and Nikes”

What is the best thing about Bristol?

“Gloucester Road!”

What is the worst thing about Bristol?

“The employers and corporations. They always fire me.”

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