The oldies are always the best

For a long time Marks and spencers has been a nation, if slightly faded, treasure.  But in recent years its blossomed into a great place for classic pieces thats are well made and incredibly funky. I don't go anywhere else now for winter boots, scarves and hats (they have fabulous 1930's inspired cloche hats).  Maybe I have warm feeling towards M&S from my childhood, the smell of St Michaels hanging in the air whilst looking for chirstmas pressies with my mum.  Anyway reminicing aside, I've picked a few of my favourite winter warmers for you consideration.

Turning my attention to technology.  Even though I came of age in the burgoning world of the internet and Nokia 3310's (vintage 1999!)  I really don't know my Ipad from my elbow.  I long for a simpler time of old house phones, another childhood memory.

Theres something oddly beautiful about the sleekness of design along with the wonderful colours I can't resist.  And of course there was nothing more addictive as a child than those dials, even though it took an age to dial any number, I'd still swap all the mobile phones in the world for an old house phone.

As I've discovered over the years, its quite hard to come across a good quality old phone.  But wandering around John Lewis I stumbled across  great modern alternatives.

I love the retro feel and the deep hues used (what I refer to as 'slightly off' colours, not quite primary or secondary)
LONG LIVE M&S AND ALL OLD TECHNOLOGY...now, wheres my Ipod....

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Wish List A/W 2011

It's not like me to be greedy but theres so many things I want for Autumn Winter.  I absolutely love big wooly jumpers, any kind of shorts, and although I've got too much hip and boob I adore the androgynous look. Skinny coloured jeans and lots of shirts.  Simple clothing, in gorgeous mustard, plum and teal.  All I need now is my trusty bow tie and i'm ready...

Clothing-Urban Outfitters, Topshop, River Island, New Look

I'm also I total sucker for accessories, tartan, leopardskin and lots of studs.  Masculine clothing looks great with bejewelled jewellery.  I found the most amazing shoes in Office.  They are so jaw droppingly perfect, all leopardskin and hardware. Loving silver crosses, both in necklace and earring form.  Plus you've got to love a bit of vintage Cassius watch.

Shoes-Vivienne Westwood, Office, Urban Outfitters and Topshop.
Bags-Urban Outfitters
Jewellery-Topshop, Urban Outfitters and Topshop.

Without a coat or jacket, this winter in Glasgow would be fecking freezing, so i'm hoping to stock up on masculine pea coats, my trusty leopardskin, leather with tassles or without and gorgeous trimmed coats.

Coats and jackets-Debenhams, Asos, River Island and Topshop.

I've come to the conclusion that I might need to empty our spare room and turn it into a walk in wardrobe!
My expensive taste knows no bounds. Now all I need is for the winter nights to draw in (I might be the only person in the world wishing that)

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fashion post

I haven't posted any fashion images in a while so, I decided to show you my favourite purchases of the summer.

Outfit 1

Dress-vintage
Bag-Topshop
Tights-H&M
Belt-Topshop

Love my cage shoes-Urban Outfitters

Rose bracelet-Topshop
Silver bracelets-Accessorize

Perfect for lazy summer nights.

Outfit 2

Trying to be edgy with my fake leather jacket-Primark

Dress was a bit low cut so I always put a black tee under it.
Dress-H&M
Tee-Uniqlo

Black beads-vintage
Feather necklaces-Topshop & Primark

Belt-vintage

Shoe boots-New Look

Unleashing my inner grunge.  Not sure I can pull it off...oh well

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Simple beauty.

As a grahpic designer, it is quite ironic for me to disspel the use of computers when making art.  I just wish movies didn't rely as heavily on CGI as they do.  It is used to the detriment of storyline and creativity.

I wanted to use to of my favourite movies as an example

Belle et la Bete 1946

dream lover

Got really bored and did some quick stetches.

Love, love dreamcatchers

thought I'd try some clouds, for some reason i'm not very good at them

A creepy tree

trees in the sky

my first attempt at drawing a bird

like those old fashioned wall hangings
your nan would have

little birdie chillin'

at dawn

at daylight

at night

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Vintage shopping

Had so much fun on Saturday at the Gin In Teacups vintage fair in Glasgow city centre.

 It was held in a little underground club, like being in a vintage style Narnia, far away from the degenerates in hoodies and tweenie kiddies.  So many jewellery stalls and gorgeous vintage trinkets and goodies.  There was even a nail bar (I was able to eye up the competition! )
Anyway I got a few things even though I was completely skint

The most amazing swan necklace, made of found bits and bobs

Close up.  How gorgeous?!

Great bohemian necklace.  Good for unleashing my inner
eccentric history teacher

Love the graphic shape, very 50's

This brooch only cost my 50p

After my splurge I was determined not to by anything else, but when I was these in Marks and Spencer I had to have them!

Leopardprint kitten heel boots.  They're so trashy, I love them!

When I got back from my day of blowing money I added to my collection of leopardskin nails, (as if I needed anymore, my nails are a mess! )

This is what happens when your a manics fan, its like our uniform- leopardprint, white denims, lots of bangles and eyeliner and plenty of army trousers and shirts :)

Love the white polish. Not just for french manicures :)

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Totally nailed it

My obsession with nail art has grown, so much so that I've decided to sell the fake nails i've designed.  I've even designed packaging, included will be an illustration of what the nails will look like.  Heres some examples-



Girly nails





Flag nails

Aztec nails

Here's nails I made earlier, its took an age but it was worth it

Girly leopardskin nails

I added an extra nail cos the thumb nails may be too big for some peoples fingers (well, mine actually, but I've got really small hands for an adult)



peacock nails

As anyone who follows my blog knows, I love peacock feathers. So I decided to make them into nail designs. Unfortunatly I ran out of nails so couldn't finish the set.

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