Friday 27 January 2012

COME ON PUSSYCAT

I've recently been lucky enough to interview Carinthia West (you can read my article in the next edition of Edge Magazine). Carinthia was a model, actress, photographer and writer, ex-girlfriend of Mick Jagger and all-round 70s girl-about-town. She told me quite a few stories of her modelling days but she made me laugh most when she described David Bailey (talented guy who basically invented modern photography), pointing his camera at her, and pleading 'come on, pussycat, come on'. So when I heard about the TV film on the love affair between Jean Shrimpton and David Bailey, I rushed to find out when it was being broadcast. It has already been played on BBC 4. CRAP. But never fear, iPlayer never lets me down and therefore, tonight Matthew, I shall be watching We'll Take Manhattan.

Here are a few snaps of Jean, by David.

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C R A Z Y H O R S E S

Alan + Wayne + Merrill + Jay + Donny + Jimmy. Weird. But. Good.

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Monday 23 January 2012

DO OR DYE

I'm definitely going to get into tie-dyeing this summer- Woodstock style. I thought I'd ease myself in with some subtle grungey dip-dyeing. I took an old grey jersey maxi dress and dipped the bottom in DYLON in Antique Grey baby! Not bad for a first attempt? You need to leave the garment in the dye for 45 minutes and I couldn't wait outside that long, it's just too cold, so I had to fashion a dip-dyeing stand out of buckets and the washing line. Whatever works.


Tuesday 17 January 2012

WAVE YOUR FREAK FLAG HIGH

Today I'm doing washing, blogging, making birthday cards and listening to Jimi.

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Monday 16 January 2012

GOLDEN GLOBES

I always catch snippets of the awards season. I get so sick of the 'fashion police' criticising all the dresses I actually liked. I'm not a fan of ball gowns or prom dresses, it's just not my thing. So, I want to give props to the ladies who managed to stay cool and edgy whilst surrounded by the classic attire which seems to still be so popular with the best dressed list makers. Screw them. Here are my picks.

ROONEY MARA in Nina Ricci

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I like the darkness she brought to the Golden Globes. The black dress against her ivory skin; she looks like the star of a silent movie. The hair is a nod to the Eton crop of the 20s and I'm kind of even liking the Cruella Deville character in the background.


MICHELLE WILLIAMS in Jason Wu

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She's on the worst dressed list time and time again but I love this midnight blue colour on her. My favourite thing about Michelle Williams is that it's so obvious that she dresses for herself. I admire that. Plus, she is a fantastic actress and she won the award for her performance in My Week With Marilyn. Oh my, her speech was so cute. Watch it here.



EMMA STONE in Lanvin

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A belt with an eagle on it? What's not to like?

Friday 13 January 2012

JIMINY CRICKET.

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I can't wait for the overload of amazing films coming out in 2012, particularly the new Wes Anderson flick, Moonrise Kingdom. It's out in the US in May but no word on a UK release date. I live on the wrong continent.

Wednesday 11 January 2012

SOUP KITCHEN

I hate to break it to you but it's about to get a whole lot colder out there. I know so.... my Papa told me. Most people are looking forward to the summer and just surviving the winter. I'm actually trying to embrace the cold by enjoying my fur coat and indulging in hot chocolate. Another way to keep the chills at bay, my ultimate winter warmer...onion soup.


You will need:

Lots of garlic
5 red onions
3 white onions
2 big fat leeks
Salt & pepper
2 litres of vegetable stock
Fancy bread
Cheddar cheese

All you have to do, is heat some olive oil with a knob of butter, add the garlic, let it cook a little, then add the leeks and onions (chopped just the way you like them). Let it all cook gently for about an hour, with a lid over it. When the onions are all slimy and sticky, add the stock. Let it boil and simmer for a while.
Then slice your bread, grill both sides, add grated cheddar to one side, grill again until the cheese bubbles. Get your soup in a bowl, add the cheesy bread, and cover with another ladle of soup so it's all gooey. YUM.

Tuesday 3 January 2012

D R E A M S

Here's a little something I've been working on. One day I will have enough lighting in the garage so it doesn't look like I'm playing for ransom money.

 
 

Monday 2 January 2012

HOLE LOTTA LOVE

I relish any excuse to have a fresh start. So, Happy New Year and happy new me! I won't bore you with my usual list of Bridget Jones style resolutions but I will say this: 2012 is going to be nothing like 2011.


I've been swooning over interior design lately, which is pretty ironic considering I've moved back in with my parents with no foreseeable opportunity of ever having my own place haha. Well, a girl can dream. Hell, by the time I do manage to move out, I'll have so many ideas and collectors items, it'll be worth the wait. Anyways, I've been admiring sf girl by bay for a long while now, it's like a bohemian wonderland over there. I fell in love with the pictures of Courtney Love's home, taken by Peter Murdock. I find the concept really interesting. It's controversial, light and dark, like Courtney. Take the virginal lace dresses hanging in the stairwell; beautiful yet eery.


Saturday 24 December 2011

24. SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

It's Christmas Eve and we've set up a pop-up cinema in our living room using a projector and an old sheet. My movie pick for this Christmas is.......

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THE MUPPETS CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Happy Holidays Y'all.

Friday 23 December 2011

23. CHRISTMAS COOKIES


I made Swiss cookies for my friends for Christmas. The recipe is a family secret.

Thursday 22 December 2011

22. TALL AS A TREE








I've been saving photos of the tree for a later post because it really is the key to Christmas. This year, my mama handmade heart shaped decorations from vintage linen with colourful stitched tea cups on it.

Wednesday 21 December 2011

21. CHRISTMAS MARKETS


I was in Manchester last weekend, soaking up the Christmas lights and eating strudel from the market.

Monday 19 December 2011

19. M E R R Y M A X


Just when I think this puppy dog can't get any cuter.