It’s Wednesday, time for new nails. I finally got my striping tape delivered from china and wanted to try it out. The purple pattern was so easy, striping tape on the hand is a nightmare to use! I started with a light purple base coat. I then added the dark purple pattern. I chose to make it a bit different on each nail. I painted … Continue reading It’s not always easy and sometimes life can be deceiving
You must have heard about Laura Mvula, she’s everywhere just now. Even if you don’t recognise the name you’ll have properly heard either her new single, That’s Alright, or the last one, Green Garden. She’s a Birmingham born soul singer-songwriter. Her voice is amazing, reminds me of Erykah Badu and Billie Holiday, while at the same time being completely different to them. Her music is … Continue reading That’s Alright
It seems like Maxi skirts are everywhere just now, seen quite a few blog posts featuring them. I’m desperate to make a few in different colours but always forget to buy elastic when I’m out, doh. So I’m stuck with this one you’ve seen before for now. This vest I loved so much that I bought it even though it was 2 sizes too big. … Continue reading It’s Been A Long Cold Lonely Winter
This week I’m featuring a gorgeous outfit from Vogue’s ‘with the band’ feature, in their May Issue. Aren’t those bright colours and glossy fabrics just beautiful? A little bit on the costly side though with the pants from Jean Paul Gaultier at £650, blouse from Nina Ricci at £650 and a whooping £1,120 for the Louis Vuitton wedges. I found these lovely palazzo pants from … Continue reading On the cover of a Magazine
I finally got my new colours which I ordered on eBay a few weeks ago. The green is darker than I was expecting but I’m still loving the spring colours. I wanted a simple pattern to show off my new colours. I started with the purple. I only painted three quarters of the nail as if the shellac gets too thick it peels. I then … Continue reading Somewhere In My Heart
Dan Croll is a British singer-songwriter, originally from Newcastle-upon-Lyme but attended the famous, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. While there he won the national Songwriter of the Year award and was one of 8 picked to have a 1-2-1 with Sir Paul McCartney himself. He creates folk melodies mixed with a bit of electronic and the result is beautifully chilled upbeat music. He describes them … Continue reading Compliment Your Soul
It’s been a pretty lazy weekend. Have enjoyed some lovely dog walks in the milder weather and it’s been nice to just relax and do not very much. It did mean I got round to sorting things which have been boxed up since the move. Most importantly setting up my beloved old school sewing machine. I’m inspired and I’m going to buy some patterns etc … Continue reading Don’t even need to buy a new dress
I have a bit of a love hate relationship with Vogue. I love those glossy pages filled with beautiful photos and amazing outfits. I hate that I can’t afford anything in it. Even the high street items are rarely under the £100 mark. But hey we all want what we can’t have right? Wrong! I’ve decided to do a regular post taking outfits from vogue … Continue reading On the cover of a magazine
Apparently you all like to find out more about the people behind the blog, so thought I should take part in the meme my friend Sarah tagged me in. I’m supposed to share 11 facts, answer Sarah’s 11 questions then tagged 11 other bloggers and ask 11 new questions. I don’t have time to think of 11 good questions nor 11 blogger friends to tag … Continue reading 21 Questions – 11Questions really
Here’s a quick little new music Monday since I’ve been crazy busy at work today. Been a pretty rubbish day in fact. I’m sure you’ve all heard of Vampire Weekend. I’ve never been a big fan, I don’t have any of their albums, although i do tend to like their singles. This is the first single from the forthcoming third album Modern Vampires of the … Continue reading Diane Young
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