Sunday 12 April 2009

nails, nail, nails


I don't know what has come over me but I am too excited about a Konad nail stamping kit I just ordered yesterday. It hasn't even arrived I am thinking of all the ways I can create cool pop art on my nails. I have been watching youtube videos on how to use the kit and I think I am ready. Here is a quick photo of what other people have done. I will show my nails if it comes out nice! But let's enjoy anyways...shall we?

Saturday 4 April 2009

sunny eyes




I want these sunglasses. They are more exaggerated then the RayBan's that everyone and their mother own, at least in London anyways. I have only seen them in the same 1980s size with different colors. I want a larger 1960s size with a classic color. I wonder where I can find a pair like these? Does anyone know?

Milliner Lily Dache





This is milliner Lily Dache (see first photo). She was a famous French milliner (woman's hat maker) who immigrated from Paris to the US in the 1920s. She was really popular in her heyday which spaned from the 1930s to the 1960s more or less. She had two ready-to-wear lines called 'Mme Lily' and 'Dachette's'. The green hat is from the Dachette's line, I believe.

It's a shock that most, if not all milliners have been forgotten since the 1970s until today. In the past women would not consider leaving the house without some sort of hat. Now...nothing, nada, bupkis. So in my little humble way I want to pay homage to this great lady who made hats for the Hollywood greats and the little people like us(really I jest:). But here are a few photos to show her work. I could go on but it would be a whole other blog in itself. But please if you like the photos check her out.

I Covet Thee



Dita VonTeese and Rita Hayworth. I want the clothes, the hair, the whole sha-bang!

The 1940s Look by Mike Brown


Some days I get in a mood where I only want to look at images that will inspire me. And as of late it's been the 1940s. Somehow I stumbled on to this book that talks about the 40s hair, make up and all that. How have I never seen this? I wonder if it is still in print and any good!

Pink Swoon



This is Audrey Kitching (classed as an alternative model), for those like me who are out of the 'scene' loop. Maybe I don't really know of this because I live in London and not America or maybe because I am getting a smidgen older....NAH, it's because I live in London and don't see 'scene' kids in my daily life. Because darlings I am all about the fashion everywhere in the world! But nonetheless, before I begin to stand on my soap box, I must write that I am loving this pink bow. In fact I think I am going to have to make won for myself.

Caring is Creepy

I saw this (sort of tag thing)on lollipop26's blog so thought I would try it out too as it seemed fun! Let's see what my answers reveal....Try this, it's really fun!

Here is what you need to do:

1. Put your MP3 player/ iPod/ itunes library on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" You say? Man (Yeah Yeah Yeahs)

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF? Steady As She Goes (The Raconteurs)

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL? The Thirteen Problems (Agatha Christie)

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY? Love Machine (The Miracles)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE? From This Moment (Shania Twain)

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO? Too Young (Phoenix)

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU? Yeah Yeah (Bodyrox & Luciana)

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU? Off The Wall (Michael Jackson)

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN? Mine Again (Mariah Carey)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE? You Know I'm No Good (Amy Whinehouse)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY? Pictures of You (The Cure)

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Nico On The Night Train (Bedouin Soundclash)

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE? Waiting For The 7.18 (Bloc Party)

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING? Impacto (Daddy Yankee)

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL? Honey, I'm Home (Shania Twain)

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?? Mohawk (Charlie Parker)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR? Crawl (Kings Of Leon)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET? Star Eyes (Sarah Vaughn)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS? Pump It Up (Danzel)

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS? Caring Is Creepy (The Shins)

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