lana del rey - ride

It's a shame Lana Del Rey has become so cool she's uncool, because i think she's an original artist with an amazing, unique voice. I know theres the conspiracy about her being completely invented by a money-hungry record company - for the most part it's probably true - but i just think there is something genuine about her. I find her almost uncomfortable to watch and listen to; she seems to radiate be a raw, genuine pain whilst representing a darker side of the 'American dream'. If not, she is a bloody good actress with a bloody got PR team behind her. Either way, she seems to be a cause of many a debate between fans and haters. Personally, i'm team Lana, no matter how 'uncool' some think she is.

Christmas wish list

Too early? one might ask.

 It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas. Already i'm planning how to decorate my new home, West End ballets, open top bus rides around lit up London, Christmas dinners, Selfridges, Winter Wonderland, presents.... eek i can't wait!

clutch vivienne westwood boots river island tartan skirt asos youth dew perfume ester lauder eye palette benefit cape gloverall ring disney couture swarovski 

Audrey Hepburn Beauty Tips

for attractive lips, speak words of kindness. . . for lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. . . for a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. . . for beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day. . . for poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone. . .

Christian Lacroix for Tank Magazine

David Benjamin Sherry

Ultimate Earth

Little Black Jacket

Yesterday i decided to be productive with my day off and visit a few exhibitions in London. As usual, my London timings were pretty messed up and i only managed to go to the Saatchi Gallery to see the Chanel 'Little Black Jacket' exhibition by Karl Lagerfield.

It was an absolutely amazing exhibition with four rooms full of stunning photographs styled by Carine Roitfeld, taken by Karl Lagerfield. The photos show different actors, models, singers and designers wearing the jacket. Each photo is styled in a different theme, for example victorian, rock chick or bohemian, showing the versatility of the classic jacket. I also got a free poster, which was a very welcome gesture. I would highly recommend trying to visit the exhibition as it's a beautiful display of an iconic design. It's only on until the 28th October this year - so crack out your rouge allure and get going!

If thats not possible, here are a few photos i took (please excuse the bad quality). 

The last two images are taken in the cutest little cafe cum art gallery in Dalston, East London. It's called 'Other Cafe & Gallery' and is sandwiched between old furniture and textile shops. The owner is an interior designer which is obvious as soon as you go in as it's absolutely gorgeous. It kind of reminds me of my Nan's house, full of pretty little antiques in every nook and cranny. The food is also really good, and really cheap - two qualities that put together are far and few between in London! I will definitely be returning. www.othercafegallery.com

I need this dress from COS. There is no question of want. The verb here is NEED. However i also need to eat. I need to buy a train ticket home to see my family. I need to pay my phone bill. Whats a girl to do?

Third world problems.

Fabric moment: denim

Denim: a jack-of-all-trades. Not as luxurious as velvet, sexy as lace or tough as leather; denim is a versatile fabric with the chameleon like ability to be all three and more. 

Originating from a wool-blended fabric called serge, invented in Nimes, France in the 1600’s, it gained its name from the shortening of ‘Serge de Nimes’. The term ‘genes’ came from the city of Genoa, where trousers made out of the same natural twill indigo material were first made.

Due its durable, hardwearing qualities, it was the fabric of choice in the 1800’s, when Levi Strauss created a business selling trousers to gold miners. Fast-forward a hundred years, cowboys often wore denim jeans in 1930’s western movies, familiarizing them with the public. In the 1950’s, James Dean in ‘Rebel Without a Cause’ set the fashion standards for the emerging ‘teenagers’: denim was the ultimate symbol of rebellion and youth. The 1960’s and 70’s saw denim become a huge part of fashion and culture when high-fashion brands such as Gucci put them on the catwalk. Denim became sexy, desirable.
And today? Think Diesel, Religion, J.Brand, Current/Elliot. As ever, the search goes on for the “perfect fit”.
Yves Saint Laurent said ‘I wish I invented blue jeans’. And with good reason, don’t you think?