Things I love Thursday

Photographs: lesliesaurusrex, .k.a.i.t., HOMAKO, ida bra

♥ Finding Friends
I have just found my Best Friend from Primary school that moved back to Iceland over Facebook and I am over the moon. It means so much to me to have contact again with such a special person. She made my childhood magical. I'm so grateful to her for that, she is a wonderful person.

♥ Online Magazines
Cheap, Eco Friendly and oh so clever! My favourite of those I have seen are the new Pandahead , Neet Magazine, and the online clips from Lula magazine . Enjoy everyone!

♥ Late into College
It really does have an effect on my whole day. I'm calmer and happier. This could be due to the sun coming out and me being late in due to staying in bed with my boyfriend. It really fits in with ideas on karma and keeping your world happy. Love before work. Its a nice philosophy.

♥ Tim Walker Exhibition
Ooo how much I want to go! Its at the Design Museum in London till September for anyone whose up for it! The show also comes with an accompanying book which at a hefty £70 is quite a bit more than I have...still swoon...

♥ Other mentionable
French Toast with Fruit and Maple Syrup, Hearing that Patricia Field will be deigning a collection for M&S, Reading Art books with Friends, Lack of College, Planning New York, Being really rather unhealthy, Biba, Being Properly Lazy!

Oxfam? The new Topshop?

Oxfam the well known english charity shop (thrift shop, clothes donated) has a whole new look. The woman who turned Topshop into one of the best high-street stores, Jane Shepherdson, has taken over as Oxfam's Creative head. Key stores of the charity shops branches are being refitted to appeal to a whole chic'er market and will be packed with vintage designer finds, designer re-works of donated garments, ethically produced clothes and fair trade products. Companies such as People Tree, Poppy Valentine, Defray, Kitty Cooper and Wright & Teague will all contribute and be stocked in store. In general these stores will collect the best quality and designer vintage finds and collectively display them in select stores so that keen fashion buyers can find beautiful clothing easier. 

This all sounds great however the whole idea does not appeal to me at all. The clothes displayed in these stores will be increased incredibly to their original mark up (or down) at a usual charity shop. Yes they may be 'bargin prices' when compared to buying the original new from a designer boutique, but not for the possible bargins you could of scored before the take-over. Gone will be the days of surprise designer finds at under a tenner or finding the best areas (usually richer) in which to find treasures. It reminds me of the price up on vintage when it becomes fashionable now a new source of popularity is being used to cash on (fair be it a worthy caus this time).I understand it will benefit some people (with more money and less time) but for me the searching and sucess in value for money is what keeps me going back for more. I just hope that if the boutiques are a success they will raise much needed funds for a charity that needs it.

For those that are interested in the collaborations with designers: Christopher Kane, Richard Sorger, Henry Holland, Stephen Jones, Giles Deacon, Jens Laugesen. Go to Ebay:

Things I love Thursday

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♥ Summer Weather
What more is there to be happy for? The sun is shinning and suddenly all the plants have bloomed, which looks so beautiful against the perfect blue sky (just the way it should be I think).

♥ Summer Clothes

Related to the above change in our English weather, its interesting to see how peoples style of clothes change as soon as the clouds disappear. The more reserved British winter style (not for everyone!) that adopts a lot of black and swamps of layers to create unrealistic body shapes (not the flattering kind!), but come summer out comes an array of bright colours and such a large reduction of clothing it becomes quite a shocker! To me I think it illustrates a more personal choice in peoples appearance and therefore possibly our summer clothes are a greater representation of our own personal style?... I really need to get some more summer clothes!

♥ Going Out

The evenings are stretching out with more daylight hours. Perfect for drinks, Eating dinner outside, Sitting around a fire pit, Clubbing, Walks. I hope that more of this is to come and cant wait for the next few weeks!

♥ Skipping College

Ok, I know I shouldn't of but it was worth it. (missing it, not a college for skipping)

♥Mentionable

Healthier food becoming more appealing, Coconut and Chili chicken noodle salad (soooo good),  My new art work, Being near the end of my art project, Free time to come soon, Spending time with my boyfriend in the sun, Adventures.

Some New Work!

And the first of my own work to feature on here! Great thanks to my beautiful model who really made the images!

Britains Next Top Model Hair

Ok I'm not saying this is the most amazing programe on TV and has nothing on ANTM (unless you like lots of bitchyness) but I love the makeovers! My favourite is this beautiful hair cut on Alex. Its so short and has a certain pixi-ness to it that I love. Wish I could find such a haircut that would suit me so well!grrr! my search continues!:

Wallpaper* New York Guide

Worthwhile? Any other good guides you may know of?


p.s:(link) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wallpaper-Guide-Guides-Phaidon-Press/dp/0714846929/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210009824&sr=1-27

The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly

Heres Just a preview of the film:

It looks so beautifull and a real-tear jerker that makes you think about your own life after watching it. It due for dvd release on June 9th for anyone else who is as interested as I am.

Happy May Day!

Ooops once again Im over looking my Blogger Duties! eek! But hopefully I cn get back on track with this filler in ;) (oo by the way, hasn't the weather be gorgeous today!)

♥ I recently attended the Vintage clothes fair (poster bellow) and althought the clothing was so beautiful that I wanted almost every item to take home for my wardrobe to feast on; I found the prices to be extaustionate! Many of the dresses were £60 and above, which I understand is due to the age of the garment and its originality. However when you know that the clothes on sale were most proberbly originally bought for under a tenner at car boot sales and charity shops, it really does make you think, why couldnt I do the same and save myself alot of money! (which being a student saveing for New York expeditions, really could do with!) I would really like to look into the large market which goes on a sunday down in Brighton so if any one has any more info it would be be appreciated!?

♥ Really looking forward to 'Sex and the City' out this month. Out 28th May to us English lot (if ive remember rightly). I'll be there with my gaggle of girlies nd boxes of treats to munch on! Can't wait! Oh and on the note of films Im excited to investigate weather 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' is out on dvd yet.

♥ Ive heard lots about two main events from blogs recently a Gala institute of costume event in New York (cant remember proper name so sorry) which by the sound of it includes so many celebrity appearences. The collection shown is based upon superheros (from what I have seen). Which is not so surpriseing with the ammount of superhero related films released over the past years. For instance I saw previews for 'The Incredible Hulk' recently, but I thought they had already made one based on the character only a few years ago?? Oh and the other event is also as interesting! There is news that an all-black issue ofVogue Italia is currently being shot, with almost all and only Black models. Currently only Steven Meisel is known to be shooting for it, however there are rumours that more photographers may join. I think the magazine will be fantastic asthetically, however in some ways if there was a whole magazine advertiseing that for one issue they were only going to use 'white' models, wouldnt it be criticised for racism? The whole issue is difficult, but I think the magazine will be empowering and become a beautifull collectors item.

♥ New York! We finally booked it and I'm so super excited! Ive done some research on a few places to visit, such as magnolia bakery (featured in SaTC) and Art Gallerys e.c.t. But does anyone have any inside knowledge on great vintage places or shops to visit? Or even some fab sights to see? All will be appreciated :)

♥ Robin Williams.. I really do love him. Comic Genius.

♥ http://www.dumblittleman.com/2008/04/10-commandments-for-dropping-10-pounds.html This Reads Amazing from the 'dumblittleman' (ironic?). Its just the Ideas I need on my plans to eat healithier and hopefully look better for it. Its not about loseing weight as such, but to basicly treat my body better and to try and improve my skin, nails and hair as a result. The coconut oil for your skin sounds great and i'll be itching to get my hands on some!

Finally I hope this beautifull weather continues and I hope you are all enjoyng it as much as I am
♥ Much love ♥

p.s: (link to pic) http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/2163123959/