REBELLIOUS ROUGE.: Loving Shopping Local.

It's been a hectic couple of weeks. HERE COMES THE UNI HAND INS.

In amongst drowning in books and crying over assessments, my partner in crime Nicole Reekie (who is one helluva photographer may I add) and I hit the Grassmarket area to nosy up some of our favourite wee shops in amongst it.

Proceed with caution, or face ending up with a wish list as long as mine.

Hannah Zakari

Tucked away on Candlemaker Row, Hannah Zakari is my favourite present shopping spot, for others and myself alike. The wee boutique is bursting with jewellery, art and accessories handcrafted by independent designers with such an impressive range that there is guaranteed to be something you'll fall head over heels for.

This Harris Tweed backpack is my new obsession. Now I'm known to be partial to a wee backpack, ideal for when I'm scooting about on Ryan Gosling (my bike, named after my dream ride obvs), but this is something else. It. Is. Perfect.

Another decided favourite of ours were these necklaces by Margaux Lange, it's like Barbie jewellery for adults! Whether you find them strange or amazing, there is no denying that they're unforgettable statement bits of jewellery.

Pug lovers favourite artist Gemma Correll's Edinburgh postcard ft Greyfriars Bobby! Hannah Zakari has wee sticker versions for just 20p at the till, have a rummage!

Different meaning entirely in Scottish slang but HOW CUTE.

Find Hannah Zakari online here or go and visit the loooovely Rachel in store.

The Red Door Gallery

Half my bedroom is littered with paintings, drawings and bits and pieces from this unique little gallery on Victoria St. Boasting over 100 artists in their collection, The Red Door Gallery is packed with artists prints, jewellery, diy projects to make yourself, books, zines and everything in between.

Squeeeeeeeeee. I need this little walrus pal for my jacket.

Hello handsome.

I can think of hunners of you who would LOVE these A5 prints by Rich Fairhead. What a good lookin' pair. Keep an eye out for some amazing 90's/00's hip-hop A5 prints that are in the print display, I have two now and I'm aiming to collect the lot.

Find The Red Door Gallery online here but there is nothing better than losing yourself in amongst it all in store.

Black Box

This was my first ever visit to Black Box, why I have never been before is BEYOND ME, as I fell in love with it the second we walked in. Ran by independent jewellery designers Hannah and Sarah, the shop is what I would love my house to look like, with that much art and jewellery included!