Gripes

I am so bad at this keeping track of posts thing. I think at school, I shall write, I will. But do I? No. I'm now so deeply inundated under reading a whole book for university interview next week and mock exams and lack of transport. I wish I could drive, as am actually going to have to sneak out of the house of Saturday to attend a friend's 18th. Hopefully Hester will provide a lift. Fingers crossed.
Atm I am completely obsessed with Ugly Betty and Gossip Girl. GG has some ridiculously cool clothes, and I'm thinking if only I had the legal rights to code post gossip about people at school. I have so much. I love gossip. Don't you?
In the Aeneid, Rumour is described as this flying beast with thousands of mouths, eyes and ears, saying as many lies as truths. That's what I love about gossip. It's amazing. Only thing people know me. They won't tell me.
I might say something. There's a guy at school who says that he could never 'fancy' (hate that word) someone as he sees the flaws in everyone. Baring in mind, most people judge him as someone who is arrogant and annoying, I don't think he is in the right place to judge. He is a friend though, and I can cope with his annoying factors.
I mean I'm not a psychologist or anything, but I find people's mentalities towards life so strange. Take my best friends, all girls. They think that a guy opening the door for them is demeaning and it's as if the feminist movement didn't happen. My liking it makes me the enemy in this whole thing. I like a bit of common courtesy and behave like a woman, and don't try to be an equal. I know I am intellectually, but not physically. Also the whole idea of a girl fawning over a guy and acting all submissive, head on shoulder or anything, is going to make a guy possessive over you. So when they do, why do girls get annoyed? Mixed signals and all that jazz. It's strange, I like the whole cool, distant and silently interesting. The whole boisterous, overly flirtatious and almost sycophantic nature most of my friends have really gets to me, especially when they get irritated that a guy feels possessive or likes them.

Very strange. I might just change from fashion to gossip or general rants about those little things that annoy me.

Believe me I have a lot. Of both categories.

Over and Out,

BK

Catch up...

3rd November?! Ouch, can't believe I haven't blogged for that long. Actually I can as I have been ridiculously busy over the last three (?) weeks. I think that was half termish... maybe.
Well, since then, or before then once I get my brain in gear, been to Camden (without money as I left my purse on the school bus) school productions, university applications, university essays, preparation for interviews, mock exams, poker nights and international rugby matches.

I won't give a run through of all as that would be boring and I doubt you care, but I might say the odd thing. I have loooads of drawings to post, but I need to find them as at this current moment they are in an assortment of places round the house.

I have soo many parties coming up, I think I'm booked most Saturdays from 5th Dec to the 17th January. But that depends on my maths, which is not exactly top notch as the phrase would be. I need dresses and shoes and hair styles and themes and a mask. It is going to be chaotic.
One friend's theme is smart/casual. I stick with that being quite possibly the most annoying theme ever as everyone had different ideas for it and smart/casual for some is obviously completely different for others. Anyone got a definition?

I'm thinking short dress and heels, but I only own one suitable pair of heels that can walk in due to the unfortunate mixture of having fat feet and no heel. Unless I can steal some from Cherry, they will have to last me another party season. The next party is Austin Powers themed. Or 60s. I don't do sixties due to not having the right body shape and as we are in a recession i have very little money. I'm thinking Brigitte Bardot, but maybe in an 80s sequin dress. I love themed parties, but don't have the money to waste on a dress which I'm never going to wear again. And for once the mother has nothing to offer, apart from maybe her stiletto boots... I will have to enquire...

Then Christmas party. Masquerade themed. I'm considering going all out and dyeing my hair so no-one knows who I am. But that won't work. Plus I don't want one of those cheap plasticky masks. I'm going gold and nude, the shoes will need to make an appearance again, and Dolly is going black and silver. Will be awesome. I'm stealing one of the mother's dresses, again.

I'm so glad my mum has a huge wardrobe of lovely stuff that I can steal, when I ask. Most I have been denied till I'm 18, but I manage. Last week I stole this really cool full-length pink lace dress for our 'poker night.' It was so much fun, as all the guys dressed up in suits and bow-ties and the girls in cocktail dresses. All drinking alcoholic, and non-alcoholic cocktails, it was great. Though I did have to leave early as the parents have a weird thing about me being out late, mainly because they have to come pick me up...
Next year is the 6th form ball. It's smarter than the prom, which I wore a full length dress to anyway, so I'm hoping to steal the mother's ball gown. Fingers-crossed.

Just to fill you in...:) I really should get back to work,

Over and Out,
BK

Sorry

I apologise for the lack of blogs lately. Am basically blogging to inform all that I am not dead or any other strange predicament. Will do a more extensive blog at some point, atm struggling with essays for university applications. JOYS! So unbelievably excited... Will fill you in in my strange and slightly boring half term laters as need to write about the role of factions in Tudor England. Woop...
But I shall leave you with this thought.
Lucie Jones on X Factor. Rock week. Scary cross between Kristeb Stewart and lead singer of Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Believe I was in hysterics.
Who to win? I go Olly and his amazing thrusting dance moves.
Btw check out this month's Vogue. British boys. British is best. Come on Eddie Redmayne et al. I love you.

Over and out,
BK

Bellowhead...

I'm ill again. Apparently I have been for the last two weeks, my classics teacher keeps threatening to send me home. I guess it doesn't help I was doing car parking for the school open day. In the pouring rain. And the day before had been to quite possibly the best live thing I've ever seen. Live thing I mean Twickenham, Latitude, Mika, the Queen. A motley collection but true. It's great to see a band that where every member, all 11 of them, is amazing at their instrument and usually plays a mixture. Their name is Bellowhead, and in need of a cliche, they rock my socks.


I think Lucia and everyone at school is pretty annoyed at me about talking to them. I went with Savannah to this really small venue, I was standing about four metres away. We describe it as alternative folk, but is just general awesomeness, for want of a better word.
The lead guy, Jon Boden, had a kazoo attachment to his violin, you don't really get much better than that. Even inspired me to take up my violin after a year. Truly inspirational. Drinking on stage, with ties gradually getting looser and looser, rocking out whilst playing a banjo. Does it get a rawer than this? I think not. Generally amazing. If you can get tickets, watch them. It will be worth it.
Plus at the end they all hung out round the merchandise, signed bag!

Over and Out,
BK

Too much to say, so much homework to do...

Joe Calzaghe is out of Strictly Come Dancing. Possibly one of the worst things ever to happen on one of those celebrity fuelled reality programmes. He is an absolute legend with quite possibly the best name in the world bar his father Enzo.
So... anyone watch x factor yesterday. Diva night. Thought it was strange there wasn't a Mariah song in hearing, apparently due to the Mariah Carey night last year. Oh the joys.

1. Anyway, let's start with Olly, methinks we have a winner there. He is awesome and his dancing was way better than Lucie's apparent dancing according to the ever so slightly amazing Dannii. Does he have the x factor? I think soooo.
2. Loved the twins. Though the R-Patz look is still there I loved that they reenacted that scene from Britney's video. Loved it.
3. Lloyd. OMG! What is wrong with that guy? Something is not quite right I swear. He has a bizarre singing voice and looks like my friend's ex. Need I say more? Bar his slightly strange relationship with Cheryl. The chin stroking, the calling her 'Babe.' If there wasn't an 11 year age gap, I'd think something was up. But I have to love him slightly for the accent. I have a thing for the Welsh. Like wow, did you know the lovely Ioan Gruffudd is grade 8 at the oboe. Makes me want to practise mine, which is a complete shock to the system.
4. Joe is adorable, infectious smile and great voice.
5. Rikki... slightly unholy note at the end there. Sorry mate, but you really can't beat Aretha unless you are Rupert Everett. My Best Friend's Wedding anyone?
6. Who have I missed? O Jamie, missed it actually. But from Dolly was apparently 'very emotional and generally heart wrenching.' How descriptive.
7. Oh! The girls. Missed them. Stacey, great dress, lovely girl. Rachel... interesting, bizarre make-up, but great voice. Lucie... great vocals, too ordinary?
8. Miss Frank will go. I'm sorry. I love the tall girl's hair, but meh. Basically.

I think that's the run down of my Saturday evening yesterday. Other than repeatedly listening to Hans Zimmer on Spotify. Black Hawk Down soundtrack is actually spectacular. Gortez a Ran is perfect. Haven't seen the film, but the soundtrack is soooo good. Gortez a Ran is sung in Breton, words cannot describe. Just take five minutes out of your day to listen to it please. For me. It will be worth it.

I wish I could compose music as beautiful as this.

I know what else I did. Muriel's Wedding. Love that film, I truly believe Toni Collette is one of this generation's unsung actresses. About a Boy, Little Miss Sunshine. So versatile, well plays quirky characters. What annoys me in this film is not the ABBA music, it's the only time I can stand the stuff. It's the fact that she doesn't stay with the gorgeous swimmer! Ok, they aren't in love and it was a marriage based on money anyway, but at the end when she leaves it almost made me cry. Yes it was 12.15 and I should have been asleep and have been ill last few weeks, but no excuse. I've watched that film so many times, and every single time! It annoys me as you can probably tell...

I'll post some more designs tomorrow as really should right my Classics essay. But HA! my parents went to a friend's 50th yesterday and there was a stripper. The people's 12 year old son was there. I was shocked, but apparently it was all in good taste. I laugh.

Over and Out,

BK

Designs x2...

Basically I'm bored and feel drawing pretty clothes and general things is way more interesting than writing essays and tackling yet more mechanics work. When will the parents finally realise my brain is not programmed under 'Science?' I strictly stick to Classics and History, with the occasional twinkle of the ol' Joanna... Regina Spektor atm, LOVE! Eet is amazing. Also Kissing You by Des'ree. OMG it's so amazing and moving and generally should be played twenty four seven. I believe it did appear on Romeo + Juliet, the one with Leo and Clare Danes. I love Baz Luhrman, I swear he is a genius.



LOVE!

Anyhoo, due to complete lack of motivation to do anything but draw random items based on random things, here are a small selection:

These ones are based on the dresses and coats they were wearing in Emma, the new mini period drama on BBC at the mo. Mr Knightley and Mr Elton are both played by previous Edmunds from Mansfield Park, the one with Jonny Lee Miller is probably my favourite period drama ever bar Vanity Fair. It's amazing, words cannot describe, James Purefoy, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Rhys Ifans. I love you all. The little coat thing has a cravat, just thought it was cute.

Ok, top left is a drawing of a guy in my form. He is cool, proper public school hair, good looking, sadly short, but plays rugby and is a genuinely nice guy. He usually dresses slightly 1970s, cheese cloth shirts, baggy jeans. Not the usual underwear showing, skinny jean wearing type. The top right one is a rough sketch of a dress I own with a silk slip underneath and an amazingly incredible burnt orange smoking jacket I own. Just thought it looked awesome. Bottom is an inside out denim jacket I was given with one of my 1980s skirts, red New Look waist belt, sheer material from a vintage ball gown and hold ups. I love hold ups, I do believe they are possibly the sexiest things ever, my mother refuses to buy me some. I remember buying some whilst in France with Lucia. We came back to school, wore berets, red lipstick and spoke with an accent all day. International women of mystery...

Left is an outfit Lucia wore to school... yesterday? Most is from Next, but look sooo good. Loved it really did. Rocking my classic high waisted skirt and black tights combo, but with some cute velvet peep toe heels. Looked so good, really did. Right is an altered version of mine. Grey wool jumper, Vivienne Westwood style belt and pink silk skirt from TK Maxx. I also wore it with a silk scarf and wool coat. Theme? The Queen... Not forgetting the patent black pumps...

First is based on a dress I saw this old woman wearing. It had amazing drapery (god I say that word a lot) and was full length, almost 1940s couture. Stunning piece, she looked so glamorous just for a trip to an Art History lecture. The t-shirts are just designs I have for one I want to decorate. I love the second. Please don't steal...

Thanks,
Over and Out,
BK

General...

Actually there hasn't been a complete lack of communication over the last few days. Not much has happened in my small life consisting of essays and maths questions to do. I have been told to do more sketches, but have been fixing clothes whilst watching the silver screen instead of my usual drawing. But need to get back into practise as am going to Paris in summer on art trip!! Yay, 'tis going to be amazing.


Watched the school lose at rugby today and learnt that my 6'7'' maths teacher used to wear leotards and tights. I'm worried, but we spent more time wondering which guy had the best 'body of a Greek god,' and shouting comments about the different coloured boots. The game itself is amazing, a bit of a fan. Especially the Welsh team, if Mike Philips asked me I would not say no. Let's leave it at that. There was a reason for this bit, Lucia told beanie guy that I was not of the liking of his beanie. So explained later. And apparently he is a druggie. I'm like lol.


Had a school concert this evening and the theme was black and white. I don't have a black dress, so I wore a black pinafore dress with white piping and a white shirt. But I looked like a Catholic primary school student. Then I found my dad's opera scarf so wore that as a tie. People gave me loads of compliments. I'm smiled graciously and gritted my teeth when they called it a tie, don't they know an opera scarf when they see one?


Another thing to annoy me is the heating is already on in school. It's freezing in my house, average outside and sweating temperature at school. I don't know how to dress! It's a horrible feeling and I either shiver or looked permanently flushed. O well, I'll live.





Just to lighten the heart. Me at Latitude. Cherry, me, father, Dolly




And again...

Over and Out,
BK

Earwigs and Men...

There actually is no correlation between men and earwigs. Well, there might be but can't think of any at this current moment... Suggestions accepted.
On the topic of earwigs. We had an infestation in the summer. They are Dolly's worst nightmare, like mine are giant squids, but that's for another time. Anyway it was horrible, they were pouring out of the window frame, millions. The mother came in and sprayed them all. I like her for that. But since then I keep finding them in the study where the computer is. I found one just one, general screaming of 'Die, you ghastly specimen! Die!' and foot stamping. I see it now. Curled up on the floor cowering beneath my orange shoed feet. It was similar with the wasp in the summer. That one was disposed of using my Latin dictionary. It's not that I dislike insects, I just find them threatening and they generally irritate me. The chance I might get stung doesn't fuss me. I dunno, just get overcome by this sudden violent streak.

So, men then. Basically I love men's fashion. Not the fashion so much but the items. I was discussing this with my friend Franky the other day. She recently bought many cardigans and jumpers from Edinburgh Woollen Mill. You should try it sometime, good quality wool and the sales are good. I frequently go to pick up cardigans. This conversation got onto the topic of men's fashion and the pros and cons, by this time there were a number of other friends there as well.

Pros-

• Nice tailoring
• Better fabric/ Same fabric- Better cost. TKMaxx I'm looking at you and your cashmere jumpers.
• Shirts aren't fitted and therefore work well for the bustier wo-man.
• Apparently they are sexy- I have been told a number of times by guys. Hence the apparently
• According to Dolly- accentuates your feminine character(?) especially with feminine make-up and hair
• More practical
• Shirts make great dresses.
• Perfect for the 'Just got out of lover's bed' look. Thanks Lucia...
• Easier to find in charity shops
• Shirts make great skirts... In fact I might wear one tomorrow...

Cons-

• Guys might be wearing the same as you. I've had it happen...
• Might be too bulky/ too masculine.
• Guys give you weird looks when you shop in their department.
• Trousers are bad, unless you do not have child bearing hips or a bottom.
• Shoes rarely fit.
• Made for a different figure than the average woman... Obviously.
• Guys might think you are in a relationship. Again has happened.
• Or if you are in a relationship- he can't be too pleased if you steal his favourite shirt.

All I can think of. Again suggestions welcome, will add...

Over and Out,

BK

x factor...

OMG! I just read that Stephen Gately of Boyzone fame has died. WTF? I don't swear but omg, I do believe is the phrase to use. He was the short one, I think. Am researching now. Died in his sleep following a drinking session in Majorca whilst on holiday with his partner. RIP.
Link

So it was the first of the live shows yesterday, there are a number of pointers I want to make:

1. The Irish twins look suspiciously like Robert Pattinson. Ok I know I might get hunted down and killed by a bunch of angry teenage girls. But there is a definite resemblance. They are both quite freaky.
2. OMG I can't believe what Dannii said about Danyl's sexuality. If there are doubts you do not voice them on live television. I love the girl and all, she wore an amazing maxi dress with a train last week, I kinda want, NO EXCUSE! You can't do that. There was an awkward silence and Danyl started crying.
3. Plus, they all called him cocky, and the Irish twins aren't??
4. I want Stacey to win, as I just love her. Is an amazing singer and so delightfully... dim? I think is the word.
5. Miss Frank weren't great methinks, but I love the tall girl's hair. Can't remember her name, I wonder if Simon can...
6. The strippers, Kandy Rain, I thought were good. But ok, they did look like strippers, but they got so much stick from Dannii and Cheryl. I said that maybe Cheryl just has a thing against strippers as her husband seems to prefer them to her. I didn't see anything wrong with it and I don't think that they should have bought it up. It's their choice...

I missed the first performance, it was the girl with the cool hair. I think she is amazing. And I LOVE ROBBIE WILLIAMS! As Dolly put it, she is glad that he isn't fighting the grey. Can't wait for results tonight. Actually I can I think, I have more important things to do.

In response to my dream question two posts ago, my friend says that she had a similar one where she owned a cake shop. She woke up very hungry.

Over and Out,

BK

Facebook...

We are now on Facebook. Woop. Not much is happening there though. Set up by some friends of mine, they just post when new blogs are up so not overally interesting...

Over and Out
BK

Dreams...

So I wake up this morning and I have this huge depression over me for the rest of the day, purely because I had a great dream. I woke up. It wasn't real. Now I have to obtain everything in my dream...
The general gist is that I went into my local branch of Cancer Research. I'm looking at a pile of polyester scarves and then this little old lady comes in with two huge bin bags. I offer to help her and I carry the bags to the till. They are not done up and inside I see a tweed jacket. You might not know that I have a pretty huge obsession with tweed, but I do and am absolutely thrilled it's in this season. Not that it's ever stopped me before. Anyway, sidetracked.
The old lady explains to the till person that the bags are full of clothes that she has no room for but has collected over her long life. Then she just disappears as people do in dreams. Intrigued I ask the till person if I may take a look inside. I pull out the tweed jacket. It's cashmere and cropped but with a pair of tails at the back. It also has a velvet collar. Standing shocked with my sister, I ask how much she wants for both bags. The till person doesn't even look in the bag and says yeah sure you can for £10. So I hand over my cash and walk with Dolly down the high street with two huge bin bags, which by this time have grown to monumental proportions. I get home, the mother is like, Billie, what the hell have you been buying? So I open up the bags...
Inside is a vast amount of clothes. Silk slips, a few tweed jackets, ballgowns, fur coats, a fur muff, full length wool skirts, silk ruffle shirts, cloche hats, opera cloaks, wool capes, cashmere jumpers. And loads of lace summer dresses. All in perfect condition. Then at the bottom is the fur coat Liza Minelli wears in 'Cabaret' (I had watched it the night before, so makes sense.) I was actually in heaven. All this for only £10.
I woke up. I remembered. I nearly cried.
I hate dreams like this. They are amazing until you wake up and then just ruin your day. My friend had a similar one where she was mysteriously given shoes through the post. She has a sliiight shoe obsession, which explains this particular dream. Apparently she woke up shouting, 'Another Jimmy Choo!'
At least the dream was different from my usual, for the last month or two the same guy has appeared, in the background. Thing is he is gorgeous. Quite literally the dream guy. Pale, green eyes, the same coloured hair as Kate Winslet in Titanic. Simply cherubic and beautiful.

Had any similar dreams? The clothes one is always a killer.

Over and Out,
BK

Lost in Austen...

Well, they are slightly later than Austen, but still amazing and I generally wish I owned every single one of them.
These are a collection of drawings which I found in this really small bookshop down the road from my school. It's perfect with books everywhere and smells old, in a good way. I've some really great History of Art books, which is what I want to do at uni next year hopefully...
These pages were lose in a box and I think of a reproduction from a 1950s book, but am not particularly sure... Enjoy
Party dresses! So pretty


I want this orange dress, and the muff. Love the colours!

Doesn't the purple one remind you of Queen Victoria? I don't know why, would make sense as she influenced fashion so much before Albert died...

Love the use of colour here. The dresses in all would be so impractical in today's society, imagine trying to get into a Mini Cooper with a bustle. Could be a tight squeeze. I've always thought empire lines are unflattering on most, but watching the new mini series of Emma yesterday made me practically salivate over their adorable little jackets. Really tight and cropped with long sleeves, in velvet and cotton. Desperately need to acquire. Until then I shall read my new copy of Vogue and lust after every item in there. Currently loving Ralph Lauren. Adverts are always so simple and the clothes... my god. Words cannot describe.

Ok, I think that is all,

Over and Out,

BK

Hitting C#...

Amidst yet another weekend tidying my room and writing essays I managed to actually get out of my house (shock) and did some socialising. Firstly on Friday night I went out with the girls to a restaurant nearby which was great fun, involving a lot of costume changes before and a lot of nuns whilst there... Hen night apparently.






There is a point to this. Anyway, completely shattered the next day and eating day old pizza I went a choir festival with my church and sister. It was basically a lot of very old people with warbley singing voices and the welcome arrival of the Cathedral choir, one of the tenors was... wow.






I spent most of the afternoon in a soundproof room playing the piano whilst Dolly played the drums, albeit badly, but it was good fun. The reason for this as that for the service we had to 'robe up' and despite our cassocks being purple loads of the other choirs had really amazing pleating and styles. Believe me I know my ecclesiastical items, I had to write an essay on them for my Bishop's Chorister a few years back. And who knew that you could design clothes around a surplus. Intriguing eh?

After I saw this girl wearing possibly the cutest tweed jacket ever. This is a rough sketch.

Was actually adorable.

That's all I can do atm, until the old scanner decides to work again. Maybe later... Need to work now.

Over and Out,

BK

Designs...

Due to the severe boredom of not actually having the energy to do anything I will put up with third post of the day. Aren't you all lucky? I don't usually post two consecutive days, am on fire.

Thought I would post a couple designs which I found earlier. The one on the left is a tartan pencil skirt, a brown leather belt and sheer silk ruffle shirt. I love classic heritage fabrics like tweed and leather, hence why I love Vivienne Westwood. The right one is a design for a 1950s style bias cut evening gown. I don't know why purple, wouldn't personally wear that colour for evening, potential to look cheap? I dunno, but I like the top half...

The first one is naff. I just love full length high waisted trousers and v necks. D&G have a gorgeous pair of white and red striped ones. I want. Lacking funds. Damn. The second is actually a sketch one of of my usual outfits. In future I might draw instead of photograph me outfits as it's easier, less hassle and more fun. The boots are me mother's from the 1980s, Dolly's trench coat-I'm saving up for a vintage Burberry one, but this one suffices atm- tartan skirt 1980s and blue shirt.

I have a photo from Latitude this year which is currently refusing to upload. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Started work experience today, was at house of Ed Sheeran who is a really great singer songwriter, really strange coincidence as am working with his parents. Check him out. Is really good

Over and Out,

BK

Leproust Vintage

Anyone who doesn't know, Leproust Vintage is a generally awesome blogger with an amazing vintage style and has recently updated her etsy shop and is having a giveaway for one lucky winner next week.
Check out her blog. It's great:)
BK

Edit: Apparently the link didn't work... Leproust Vintage and Etsy Can you please comment to make sure it works? Thanks and sorry

Film...

At home ill today, first sick day from school in about four years, but just don't have the energy to do anything atm bar watching Project Runway, drinking tea and sorting out my bedroom (though I still have a few essays to write...) Whilst I was wading through the debris in my room, reminiscent of a bomb site I found some drawings of DVD covers that I had done a couple of years ago. Reasoning behind them is that I get bored when I watch films so I either draw, design, 'revamp' or repair my clothes. Here is a selection of my favourites.



Edward Scissorhands. One of my all time favourite films. I love Johnny Depp in this, plays a slightly deranged character so well that you just feel sorry for him the whole time.


Liza Minelli singing Maybe This Time is iconic. And her makeup! OMG! It's just too good. The costumes, the story, the music and her hair. It's perfection. Only she can say Darling as much as she does and not sound stuck up.


I like drawing faces, but I think the actress for this film is too stunning to capture with my amateur drawing. The costume in this is awesome. The book is pretty good as well.



Nicholas Hoult before 'Skins.' Killing Me Softly has never sounded the same since Hugh Grant sung it. Classic film. 'Every man is an island...'


My small collection of drawings, thinking I might post some of my designs up at some point. Christmas Party this year is masquerade themed. Any ideas welcome. Going up to Camden in half term, will supply photos.

Over and Out,
BK

Phone...

I found me phone so yay to me. I can put a few photos up. I really need to get better at taking them every day...

This is me on charity day. The theme was heroes and villains. I went as... I'm not really sure. It was a mixture of Queen of the Night, Dark Angel, Lady of the Night. Let's just hope it wasn't the last one... I have the Vicar of Dibley behind me. I just loved the light! It was taken on the bus to school...

This is Margot's jacket. I think I might have mentioned it previously. Margot is like me in that she has a slight dependency on charity shops and she always seems to find some amazing stuff. I think this is actually from a recent Boden catalogue, but I love its vintage feel. It's a pale pink linen with floral pattern, reminds me of my sofa... She apparently has a lilac version which is full length, but doesn't have the guts to wear it. Sorry about photo quality. If she wears it again, I will get a better photo. Promise...

A close up of the embroidery. So quaint

Slightly random, but an outfit post! Shock I know. This had a theme, I can't remember what... Anyway, it consists of mother's brown wool waistcoat, which I love. Father's old shirt, Auntie's old belt, Cherry's trousers and old boots. I was asked this day where I got my clothes from. I explained about their previous owners. I was then called the 'original flowerchild.' I answered, 'they say pikey, but o well.' (No offence intended there btw.)

These are my booties. Have had them for years, but have recently refallen in love with. They jingle when I walk and I feel really cool.

Really random photographen, but I love the light in this photo. At about 12ish noon in every season bar summer there is an amazing sun where I live. Plus I loved the reflection from my ancient socks. Probs weren't suitable for church...

So now I should really go and get psyched up for Harvest Evensong and poss tidy room as is a tip as usual. I recently retaken up the guitar and am trying to perfect One- Johnny Cash's version- I almost cried playing it yesterday. Tis emotional. I never cry, so was a strange experience.
I will get photos for future blogs and I will stop putting up random pictures with no relevance to the rest of the blog.

Over and Out,
BK

Heels..

Ok, I know I've already blogged today but I couldn't resist writing this as it severaly saddened me.

Today. Outside Tesco I saw a five year old wearing heels. I'm always shocked when children are made to look older because they hit 25 and suddenly want to look younger. Enjoy your youth!!

There is random picture I drew on a post it. Not joking they were about 2 inchs. I was shicked, plus they looked like Barbie shoes, that kind of Barbie pink. I was so tempted to scream NO! out of the window, but refrained. Yay, go me...

If I think of more I shall write. Woop...

Btw I bought the most immense presentos pour Lucia and Raquelle today. I will inform more in two weeks after their birthday.

Over and Out,

BK

Bored...

So I'm still writing essays and still getting distracted by blogs and Facebook, which we are now on. Yay! Set up by me friend.
I'm kinda bored atm, as you can imagine, Tudor essays and the Aeneid are not exactly the most thrilling things in the world. I have hired people for photo taking, so even if I'm not there I can critically complain as I am so good at doing. I have taken some on my phoneage but I've misplaced it. No idea where it could be. Will find as I have a really great jacket on there which my friend wore the other day. Will describe in depth when I can find.
Yesterday I found in the deep dark corners of my mother's wardrobe this awesome corduroy jacket by Ralph Lauren with suede elbow patches. Steal? I think I must. It's a really pale cream and is generally gorgeous.
The beanie guy is still out and about at school. The one with the great hair. i am seriously considering telling him not to wear it. I don't think he will listen.
On the music side atm, I'm loving the Rumble Strips and White Lies atm. So good. Saw at Latitude this year and are quite possibly amazing. As is Florence and the Machine, though the Rolling Stones will always hold a place in my heart.
OMG, season finale of the Tudors yesterday. I think it's the last series ever and Henry Cavill who is usually so gorgeous and funny and lovely was sent Cromwell to prison. Yeah, I know it had to happen, but for a split second I hated Mr Cavill. I was then overwhelmed by guilt. Was terrible.
Also check out Trinity. No idea when it is on, but is on itvplayer. Christian Cooke, we like.
I've realised lately that I've been wearing way too much black and gold. I used to be so florescent and I was told twice this week that I looked like I was going to a funeral.
Going to a charity shop later. It's the best one round here. Can't wait.

I think that's all for now...
Over and Out,
BK

Today

So I haven't written in a while, but as I once again have a million essays for the next few weeks I feel I should intersperse my studying with some little blogging relief.

Don't really know what to write about as generally forget to get photos and everyone has been looking pretty naff recently. Sorry guys. Lucia was wearing a particularly nice pair of purple satin shorts the other day which I highly approve of as have a secret love of purple. Jemma Morken was wearing a slightly collegy outfit today, which I really liked. She had her £250 Dubarry boots and a white denim miniskirt, but she looked great. *Gives thumbs up* OMG, my mother bought Dolly possibly the cutest leather jacket for today. So cute. Real leather and only £14, charity shop of course. Will need photos. It's kinda just above hip length and brown. Love it. Sadly can't steal as is too small pour moi, am mentally cursing my cleavage...

Talking of photos I need to get some of my jacket which I 'revamped' the other day. I bought it from Peacocks ages ago, but didn't really like the fit so shortened the sleeves and pleated at back. But looks really cute. I also made another skirt into a cape, but it has yet to be bought into the public eye. I really need to start photographing. Well, I have a whole day of studies tomorrow (yay!) so will, amongst writing essays, do something. I might draw a picture... Note to self.

Oh yeah, it was Amelie's 18th on the weekend. Some lovely outfits. My fur coat was aired, I love it, has a great 50s shape, I feel like some film star. I also wore my white wool trousers, again I love. Lucia hates them, as she frequently tells me, but I love them, they are sooo comfy.

Today I wore this great vintage skirt, me mere and I have suspicions it's Jaeger. I don't usually approve of grey, but it's a really deep slate with little black velvet spots. Vintage 70s. But everyone did say I looked like I was in mourning. I was like if I was in mourning I would wear this with red lipstick and black veil. Oh the ravishing widow...

I will get photos for general pictures. Back to the essays...

Over and Out,
BK

Shoes...

I don't collect shoes. I love them, I appreciate their beauty (Prada, Louboutin) but my limited budget has no chance of keeping up with the price tags. My favourite pair are gold platforms by Miss Sixty. £16.99 TK Maxx. It broke my rule of not spending over £15.

Anyhoo the theme of shoes is topical because I have seen some pretty awesome ones recently round about the school and in my head.
Firstly there was this guy yesterday wearing a white t-shirt and jeans, but with bright yellow shoes. Like near fluorescent. Loved it.
Saw similar with a friend of mine, but a blue top and orange shoes. Complementary colours.

Shoes boots are also everywhere. Lucia recently bought a really gorgeous pair of grey ankle boots from Next. Actually adorable. Makes her already tiny feet Chinese sized...
On the topic of shoe boots there is this girl with a really crazy dress sense, might have already mentioned her. But she makes most of her clothes. Or charity shop, which is always great. But today she was wearing this cute brown shoe boots with brown ribbons and I was just like I want...

My recent shoe love has to be my old ancient workers boots. Simple brown leather, but really sturdy with multi coloured laces. I love them and they completed my Vivienne Westwood themed outfit the other day. (Long story, but my friend refused to believe that VW had ever done anything worth while in fashion. I was like OMG!)

That's it as am suffering from minor exhaustion and am in dire need of photos pour mon bloggen.

Over and Out,
BK

More...

Now, though I only posted about ten minutes ago, I'm slightly bored. And this is my way of alleviating my boredom. So I have more things to say on my general school day and have remembered further outfits and paraphernalia to correspond to Cyber Space.

OMG. In massive letters. Saw probs the most hideous outfit today that I ever seen in my seventeen years of my current life. (I'll leave to open debate whether I had a previous one. Apparently I'm either new to this world. Or was a man. Thanks)

Anyway this outfit. The Girl in question was... about size 14 (English) ish. And was wearing this kinda fluorescent duck egg blue tight synthetic short sleeved polo neck thing. With a red waist belt hoisting everything up to the high heavens and a skirt that was about two inches longer. I immediately found Dolly and we stood together, flabbergasted, at this atrocity. The multicoloured hippy head band did not complete the look. And before you say I'm sizeist the outfit would probs have looked horrible on Kate Moss. It is beyond me as it why someone would design, make or buy it. Well, that's off my chest.

There is a guy in my form, who hasn't got the most outstanding fashion sense, ie wears jeans and a shirt/t-shirt everyday. But has an amazing collection of coats. Nothing flashy, just well tailored Barbours and wool coats. I like a lot.
Oh, another great (female) outfit today was this girl who always dresses slightly kooky, but I loved her brown skirt, white tights and brown leather pixie boot combo today. Worked really nicely. I really wish I had the guts to ask people for photos, or could remember to take them of myself. Jumpsuit today:) Love it.

I think I'm done for the night. Other than a very interesting comment I heard earlier from a friend, that most RnB singers have amazing voices- *cough* Beyonce *cough*- but they are rarely given songs which actually show off their vocal range and that is what makes rock and indie music so good as it usually involves a huge vocal range ie The White Lies or The Rumble Strips. Exceptions of course to If I Were A Boy.

Right night time. I'm off to watch a film, dunno yet. Poss Romancing the Stone as I started it yesterday. There is a scene when you first meet Michael Douglas that just makes you think Hugh Jackman in Australia. Douglas kinda seems weedy after that...

Ok,
Over and Out,
BK

Cricketeers.

Well, they aren't rugby players let's be honest. But there was this guy at school wearing a cricket jumper and buttoned up shirt. Was impressed I have to say. On the fashion side on things the guys are waaaay behind the girls. Other than the rugby shirts. The rugby shirts can stay.
I have to say though the introduction of beanies is really not needed to be honest, there is one guy with great hair. The beanie addition is not to my liking.

Actually I might just talk about men's fashion today. I feel like discussing this one sided with myself. So it's usually jeans and t-shirts right, with the odd checked shirt added in for good measure. Checked shirts are everywhere. I do believe there is one in my wardrobe. Anyway, back to the topic at hand.

So... men's fashion eh? Well, there is little at my small school bar the odd cool piece or the guy who feels he should be the 'style icon of the school.' Omg was my reaction to that modest remark. But he does have an amazing vintage Burberry trench coat so good on him I guess.
As I'm not a giant fan of tracksuit bottoms or sweat pants or whatever you call them, I don't usually approve of them on anyone unless there is sport involved. But I have to say that there is one guy at school, a different one to the aforementioned ones, that pulls off a pair of grey Converse ones especially well.

Btw, this isn't just a random gush about the guys in the school, just their clothes. And apparently hair as my lovely friends all suggested when I told them about this particular blog.
So apparently the 'public school' style or anything with body (to a certain limit) is advised. Curly hair is a gift from the gods, let it grow!!
Personally I'm more of a shirt that a t-shirt person when it comes to the masculine dress sense, but tank-tops are apparently also high on the list. My friends have very strange preferences it would seem. As are polo shirts. I have to say I do agree with that one. We like arm muscles. Haha.

This has taken a sort of conversational tone now I realise. Now bullet points:
(Btw I have recently become mildly obsessed with Brideshead Revisited and The Boat That Rocked so that might influence ideas...)
Ok... Here goes...

• Shirts with v-neck jumpers
• Long shorts.
• The shirt and jeans look is apparently thumbs up worthy
• I love tweed so a full length tweed coat is a must have.
• POLO NECKS!! Jeremy Irons influence. Love love love
• Ties for casual is not good. But for smart is. Or a bow tie.
• The smart look has to be shirt and tie and all. I love tails, top hat and cane personally. Classic, slick backed hair. Clark Gable, Frank Sinatra. Lovely Lovely

This is the end of this blog as it has gone on for too long.

Over and Out,

BK

Btw- Sam Hallows if you read this. Ha! But well done. And good guessing.

Weddings

I haven't posted in ages due to general not being able to grab the computer long enough to make a coherent sentence. Also have no new photos! Which is obviously upsetting for one and all, but if I do some serious begging with Hester I may be able to pikey some new ones of hers. But won't be up for about a week ish.

So the theme of this day, week, whatever, depending on how many things I can get hold of is weddings. It started because I sang at a wedding on Saturday and thought it was lovely that the groom was so nervous that he put the ring on the wrong finger and said the wrong words. Well, this bought up the subject of weddings with my friends and there was an interesting array.

Some of my friends, especially Lucia, have everything from the flowers to the food sorted, but most only had the dress. Myself, I want a winter wedding. So cold that I can wear a full length white fur coat, with a proper white fur hat. I would love a train for my dress, but the expense might get a bit too much. Naturally the bridesmaids would wear fur hats, but in peachy orangey with hand furs as well. I like fur what can I say.
I completely agree with Savannah though. She thinks that brides have to have curly hair. It just completes the Romantic era look. Slightly Taylor Swiftish in Love Story.

Sweetheart necklines came up a lot. I thought that was nice, not just the name though. They are sooo flattering, but Hester came up with it so I guess it stays with her. I love the idea that shoulders should be covered as it links back to older fashions and maintains the traditional element in the wedding ceremony.

At 17, it's unlikely I'll get married anytime soon, but a girl can dream. I'll add to this blog as I gather more info on the ideals of the female race. Some how the dress is always the most important thing...

Over and Out,
BK

Fairy tale stylee...

I made a cape! It's awesome, made from an old skirt. Will get a photo, but want to add a hood to it. Apparently Hester has exactly the same skirt and may donate for recreational purposes. Hmmm... excited. I felt like little Red Riding Hood all day, which was amazing. I need to get photos but mother has confiscated her camera, for unknown reasons.

In a nutshell it is probably bum length (not a technical term) brown corduroy with a shimmery bluey purpley coloured trim and the same coloured ties. Purple material is from an old curtain I bought in a charity shop. Woo!

Random, but I read aggges ago that Jemima Khan's hair is so thick mainly because she never ties it up. So, obvs not just because of this, but for slightly this reason plus because of a really cool picture on The Sartorialist , I have taken to tying my hair up with scarves. Just plaited or tied. Thing is I don't know if people are being serious when I get complimented. I mean it's not like I really care, I care about my hair, which actually really needs a cut. Plus I really need it to be waist length for the Leaver's Ball next year. I really want a full length backless gold dress. Not gonna happen but a girl can dream right? Christmas party first. Already freaking out. Need to go shopping. I did find the most amazing one in H&M, I'm not usually a fan, but it was sweeeet. Sadly it cost £20, slightly over my budget. But I need to beat last year which was one of my mum's. Strangely a very short, very tight black dress with my gold shoooes. Miss Sixty and gorgeous. Hm... will need to plan.

I'm rambling, which is something I never do. I'm shocked you would suggest such a thing.
Over and Out,
BK
PS Just realised the last time I posted summat. My mother stole the computer. And I'm pleading exhaustion...

Dressing up...

Just a short one today as I feel I should write something as my friends badger me otherwise. Believe me, badger is the word. So I found some really interesting photos from meine AS art last year ago. The theme was Growth and Decay, I specialised in Domestic Violence. I wanted to show that even the coolest or most glamourous people can be subject to this, so I have a selection of those photos. (Needless to say we went slightly crazy after a while.) A) coz I like 'em and B) I'm feeling slightly uninspired on the dressing front today due to the warmth (so hot!) In usual of shirt, 80s skirt and tights. So meh basically. Plus I'm really bad at the whole photos in school thing. I just... forget.

Talking of school, omg, we are doing Zadok the Priest in choir. Probably means naught to most. But is sooooo hard to sing. Haven't sang soprano in... six weeks, suddenly straight in with a high F# is a killer.

So... photos. New school year resolution: Don't get distracted. It's failing. I'm writing a blog. Not doing my history.

This is Lucia in my father's bowler hat. She had been crying. I blame onions.

Hester in my grandmother's vintage hat and a 1940s vintage dress. It only seems to look good on her, but is a lovely item. Looks great with red lipstick. Personally love love love.

This is Hester again. In my old fur coat. It fell apart. I bought it from a fancy dress shop for a fiver, we think it was kangaroo. May it rest in pieces.

Raquelle Maloney. Great girl, big smile. Father's Boater (Love it, want it. Can't) My old old old soldier jacket from when I was about 5. And this amazing sequined minidress I found. Sadly I don't have the legs for it. But I can love it for what it is.

For obvious reasons I love this photo. Mainly because of Raquelle in the background. With the bruises (make-up for the record) and the expression you can't really tell what she is doing there. I just love it. Ok it's not majorly artistic, but it was just one of those moments that had to be caught.

Just realised my short post as always is not short. Hope you enjoyed the photos:)

Over and Out,

BK

PS. Lucia wanted me to tell y'all that she did the make up. She wanted some credit. Hey Lucia!

Opera and Maths

Garden Opera was amazing btw, good ol' Rossini. As I say it's not my usual cup of tea, but the costume was good. I've realised that seems to be my usual line when describing something.

'The Aviator was a terrible film.' 'But had amazing costume.'

'I didn't like the Duchess, but I thought the costume was brilliant.'

Shows where my brain is usually situated.
Anyway, I have a photo of this guy who was there. I think he owned the house or was a relative or something. He was dubbed the Cambridge Punter Dude, due to his dress sense, but it was lovely and old fashioned, and well, you can see for yourself.

Bad photo

I have just realised he is looking straight at the camera. Maybe he suspected something was afoot...
The night was great, and was good fun dressing up. I have these great white wool trousers, slightly harem-y, which I LOVE. Bought from London aaages ago, but are incredible. Wore with a shirt, cherry red tank top and camel coloured cashmere coat. I felt like someone from Brideshead Revisited. I haven't seen the new film yet, but apparently the costume is amazing...
The TV series with Jeremy Irons is legendary and for good reason. I suddenly love guys in polo necks and slicked back hair. And Jeremy Irons is suddenly attractive, which is never really a good thing.
Hester Rose, my freunden, is doing this really cool art project involving floaty dresses and half naked women. Apparently we are to be her models. I'll style, getting naked isn't really my thing. Sorry if she is reading this...
But I mentioned this as I suggested Flaming June by Frederic Leighton to her. It's an inspiring piece of work and everything about it is perfect. The colours, the pose, the model and subject. It's one of my favs, and you should all check it out. Really. Plus Hester is thinking of doing a shot at some point, I don't know when or where, but I will take photos for here. I did a similar thing a couple of years ago. If I can find the photos I will post.
School today was good. Tudor rebellions in the morning, double maths in the afternoon. Yay...! I managed to complete six weeks worth of work in one day. And I went to a BBQ in the evening. I'm shocked by a) my extreme laziness when it comes to work and b) by the speed at which I completed it... I wanted to go for a smarter look today, but instead looked slightly Austrian. But I like the Austrians, the best composers are Austrian. I put it down to the hat and braces, they resemble leiderhosen.

Hair scarf: A random one I found in my room. Coat: Charity. White Shirt: Tesco. Shorts: Ebay! Tights: Tesco. Boots: Vintage... from ma mere.

And another, you can see the braces:)

The braces were pikied from my father. Moss bros. I think...

Well I think that is it from my life atm. Again if I can think of anything of interest I will relay. I'm going to go watch Fame, the original. I am appalled that they have remade it! You can't do that. You just can't. It's like Footloose. Life doesn't work that way, sorry Hollywood. Talking about remakes. Wuthering Heights? Didn't see BBC, but Ed Westwick as Heathcliff. He has already failed. Ralph Fiennes did a good job, but he is not a character one would wish to attempt to master. He is so horrible, but understandably in a strange way, but no way can you sympathise with him?! Yes, that means you Savannah. Gosh, I am name dropping today. Not those of anyone of any importance though. Actually, will get hold of yesterday's Sunday Times Magazine. I know the girl who was on the front. Ha!

Over and Out,

BK

Schoolage photos.

So it appears that photos were taken. Bad memory I guess. Blurry selection, silly camera. Am shattered as went to the opera earlier, hence short sentences. Not my usual haunt, but was actually very good. Took a couple of photos, there was a really cool guy in the audience who looked like a Cambridge punter. Yellow moleskins and blazers. With an opera scarf. But he looked cool.

Anyhoo... photos from yesterday.

This one is incredibly blurry. It's Dolly and my lovely self. She has better legs than me... sadly.

This was taken at lunch, so t-shirt was making an escape. I was unaware of this photo and facial expression was tres bizarre so has been cut out:) And arms aren't usually in such a strange position. I love this skirt, it's one of my favourite items of clothing together with my cashmere coat and camel hair cardigan. I love colour, but strangely these are all of the beige orientation. Hmm...

This is Lucia Moreno, my best friend. Her hair looked great yesterday, and no she is not telling me to write this. A compliment? From me? Something must be wrong... Well, her recently dyed hair looks nice, it was a bit mottled last time. But it's good to have hair disasters. I was attacked with the highlighting bleach stuff. I have a blonde streak, it apparently looks natural. I do not agree. Anyway, Lucia looks good. She was going to go for the whole back to school school uniform stylee outfit, but couldn't find a shirt. At least she didn't wear jeggings...

I'm to Bedfordshire now, as am about to collapse on the keyboard.lyuahfnmb. No I just did. To bed! And beyond. See y'all

Over and Out,

BK

Btw... It's really annoying that the spell check on here is for the US. Anyone know how I can change it?

Dr Who

Ok, so I'm not a Dr Who fan. David Tennant didn't really do it for me, with the converse and suit. But I am thrilled to say that the new Dr, Matt Smith, is officially wearing a bowtie and a tweed jacket with elbow patches for the new series! So excited, I might actually watch.

Loving the look. Retro and lovely. At last a Doctor with a decent fashion sense...

Over and Out,

BK

PS He apparently also has Dr Martens. How cool?!

Schoolage...

Right... So it's the first day back after a lovely break of six weeks involving Facebook and ice cream, and I was so psyched to wear the kimono, that was until mother of mine decided that maybe it needed cleaning before it was revealed to the populous. (She later said that she had nothing against it. Whatevs.) And therefore with twenty minutes left until the car left I had to get ready. So I chuck on a shirt... as a skirt and for my efforts am rewarded with:

Mother: Billie, maybe the world just isn't ready for that.

Billie: They had it in Vogue.

Father: Yes, in a renowned fashion magazine. Fashion is not important for school.

I'm shocked I really am. So I stick to my usual. One of ma mere's 80s waist skirts, beige and black houndstooth, short and tight. A pink t-shirt, I never wear t-shirts. Ever. And a red waist belt that has clearly seen better days. Teamed with my lace up ankle boots and my hot pink mac, I was set to go. But sadly I forgot my camera. Which sucks. Basically, if you want an idea, stick the above clothes on a figure which is pretty much boobs and bum, with a waist.

Dolly wore this really nice checked shirt dress, pirate boots and my belt. For once I wasn't wearing the shortest skirt, that's a first.

Dunno if you've heard of them, but I was introduced to a lovely thing called jeggings a few weeks ago. They seem to have taken over the school. Apparently bought from Topshop (link here,) these articles were in abundance. I'm talking about twenty people. A bizarre mixture of the latest fads of skinny jeans and leggings, they only suit the most toned, and appear to be see through. I saw many an interesting pair of underwear. The thing is that people were them like jeans, so t-shirts and short shirts were the usual accessories. Hideous. Maybe I'm jealous that my size 12 frame wouldn't squeeze into something clearly not meant to be worn and kinda resembles a navy sausage skin... I think not.

I have to say that the tartan shirt trend is one that I'm loving atm though. Again a lot of them around, on both guys and dolls, but they are eternally flattering and come in so many shapes and colours that they work on everyone. I'm thinking of investing, well, picking one up from the local Cancer Research or from the mother.

As I've said before I can't wait till winter. Having already had two power cuts today, I'm feeling the cold, so the cashmere is out, but I don't think it's quite wool coats and tweeds yet. I'm waiting. Patiently.

It was great to be back at Ye Olde Schoole, and will need to bring a camera in, or see if anyone took photos today.

Over and Out,

BK

OMG

There are various reasons for the OMG of today:

1) I was woken up this morning, the last day of my summer, by Dolly, at 7.30am. which isn't even vaguely amusing. So now after... 5 cups of tea (and it's only 9.30) I'm on a caffeine high. Great...

2) I have my first photos yay! Which isn't really an omg, just a statement... Photo will be coming later in the bloggen.

3) Ugly Betty yesterday?! Spoiler alert here people if you haven't watched,, but omg, what was up with all the drama at the end?! is it end of series soon and they just want to split up the lovely couple of Conner and Molly. It was just strange, there was a lot of shocked expressions all round yesterday i have to say. I'm shocked, shocked and appalled. c'est terrible.

4) This is a happy omg, if there is such a thing... whilst hunting round my wardrobe for something spectacular to wear on the first day of school tomorrow I thought I'd branch out into my dressing up box. I had fun. To the extreme. Baring in mind this box has been in my room for... 15 years, I never realised how cool (and dirty) most of the stuff is. But anyhoo, I found the most amazing silk kimono, it's black and red and generally awesome. Will take photos. I feel like a geisha in it, which is always a good thing... right?

This is Dolly. Without a head.

The top she is wearing is this really cool one from TK Maxx, love it and that shop. It has these really cute velvet details on the front, and, as velvet is 'in,' is so pretty.

And these are the shoes. Love love love these shoes. Slightly witchy, but in a really good way. The 40s twist with the metallic just make them.... Love love love. Another TK Maxx find... Woop.

I can't wait till winter! Velvet and lace and tweed, it's the English Eccentric in me... Dolly hasn't quite cottoned on to the awesomeness of charity shops, the dressing up box, my mum's clothes... but she does know how to shop at TK Maxx, which is great as invariably, she is the one with money...

That's all I can think of atm. Will get back to you if need be,

Over and Out,

BK

My tip: Try the mens department at TK Maxx. It usually has better fabrics, or good fabrics at better prices. ie Cashmere. And the shirts are pretty good too.

You are my sweetest downfall...

Ok, as the first 'proper' blog, not just an introduction to it all. At 17, I'm still at school, hopefully uni next year... if I actually can be bothered to do any work.
School starts on Friday, am soooo not prepared as still haven't done my work, despite my parents' nagging. I have spent most the summer looking up music on the lovely youtube.com which is amazing in every sense of the world. Together with a minor obsession with The Tudors, (Charles Brandon over Henry VIII any day... Oh Mr Cavill) I have spent waaay too much time sitting in front of a pc screen.
Regina Spektor is amazing, title of blog refers to her song Samson. It's hauntingly beautiful and is perfect summer music. The Call from the Prince Caspian soundtrack is one of kind, no one can sing it like she can. Sadly she didn't sing it live at Latitude 2009, but her awesomeness is uncomparable. Maybe except with Debbie Harry, who has a better figure than I do, which is amazing consdiering the amount of substances I'm sure she's done.

So, summer has officially finished. Today it was cold enough to bring out the winter woolies, maybe it's down to my temperature guage, maybe it is the weather, but I personally love being curled up in my camelhair cardigan. Why is it men's clothing fits so much better than womens? Most of my wardrobe consists of my father's cast offs. I'm sure he appreciates it.
Till tomorrow, when Dolly starts school...
Over and Out,
BK

For starters...

So basically this is going to be a blog on my ideas on fashion and the world around, without getting too political or starting religious debates. I won't go into depths on the shows, just my ideas on the latest trends littered with photos of my every day outfits, those outfits of my friends, my sisters Dolly and Cherry, and of whoever I think is expressing their individuality through their clothes.
You only live once and fashion is there to show who you are and what you want to be.



Jeans and t-shirts are not prohibited...