A Crazy Few Months

You will have noticed i haven't done much posting lately; it's been a busy and happy few months.

Since going full-time at LK Bennett (which is one of the most enjoyable jobs i have ever had) I've celebrated a birthday, a visit from some Oxford friends and from my sister and brother-in-law (no mean feat given they live in Virginia America), a school friends wedding and various other things in between.

Here are some of the highlights

My sister and Brother in law enjoying the tuppenny nudger

Everyone hard at work doing some birthday ceramics

Cutting the cake - spot the super long candle!

Cute!

The results of the birthday ceramics

A very cool cafe i got to visit along the way

My 'Dear Hearts' illustrating how small i am

The wonderful wedding of Mr and Mrs Storer

And finally, my beautiful bespoke necklace made by the very talented Claire Trevor (check her out on Folksy)

I think it's about time for a cup of tea!

Co-ordinating with the tea cup!

It seems my obsession with all things orange might have got a bit out of control.

Wanting to share my love of an up-turned trouser leg i was busy taking some photos on Saturday only to realise my choice of footwear was co-ordinating with my tea cup!

(Shoes: Dorothy Perkins, Trousers: Espirit, Tea Cup: Habitat)

Talking of shoes i will be in my new work uniform very soon. My shoes choices are http://www.lkbennett.com/shoes/signature-collection

Cleo

Zahara

Sabira (In Taupe, Latte, Black or Steel)

I'm veering towards the Cleo at the moment on the principle that if you are going to go for it you might as well go all out. What would your choice be?

Swan Lake

A couple of weeks ago I finally got to see Swan Lake.

It was a small production at the Pavilion here in Bournemouth but it was magical all the same. Of course I couldn't go in jeans so I decided on the classic black dress

Coast halter-neck dress

Alexander McQueen scarf

Kew red leather belt

Zara shoes

Seeing the dancers filled me with awe. The grace and power combined is really something to marvel at.

http://imgs.sfgate.com/c/pictures/2010/01/24/dd-swanlake_0501101351.jpg

I also started work at a new concession this week, LK Bennett. It's a great concession full of beautifully tailored pieces (which will appear regularly in this blog I'm sure!). It's situated in House of Fraser here in Bournemouth so if you are in the area pop in and say hello.

Here's a take on my classic ballet outfit taken from their collections and currently selling on-line

Harriet Dress

Pia Scarf

Poppy Belt

Danny Sandal

Have a great week and if you can, dance at least once like no one is watching!

A little love for 'Made.Com'

So Spring has finally sprung out of it's slumber and I'm itching to get the flat finished.

I'm 60% there on the interior decoration since moving in last August but there are still some key pieces that i have my eye on to finish the over all aesthetic.

I've done plenty of shopping around and research to find the pieces i want and to be honest 'Made.Com' is the best site that I've come across.

Here are some of their pieces on my wish list

http://www.made.com/

Take a look and tell me your favourite pieces

I've also been working on some new art projects, some for the flat and some to sell. I'm not quite sure where the motivation has come from but I'm glad it's there, after quite a long dry spell it feels good to have pen, pencil and brush in hand once more.

Stage 1

Stage 5

This requires a lot more work yet but it's moving in the right direction

Experimenting with a new idea. This one is rough round the edges as a draft but i like the concept so i will be doing more of these.

A constant favourite

We all have one don't we - a favourite dress that never fails to cheer you up the moment you slip it over your head.

This is mine. It's by Day Birger et mikkelsen (a couple of seasons ago).

http://www.day.dk/eu/en

It's been a bit of an up and down week on the emotions front so it came out last night for an evening with the girls. We headed to '1812' where, in between jumping up and down to some fabulous music, a chap commented on it being a lovely dress. Seems it makes other people smile too!

http://www.eighteen-twelve.com/events-1812-bournemouth.htm

What things in your wardrobe bring a smile to your face?

How do you eat yours?

There's something about Ginger Bread Men and Jelly Babies that bring out my wicked side; I always have to eat the head first. How do you eat yours?

Music, music, music

A little music to share, if you haven't checked out this amazing voice yet you're definitely missing something!