That Song In My Head

So, this weekend turned out (no pun intended, ha!) to have quite...

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:01:02 +0100

So, this weekend turned out (no pun intended, ha!) to have quite the ballet theme. On Saturday a few of my dearest friends & I enjoyed an amazing evening (with, may I add, Channing Tatum & adorable wife, Jenna, as fellow guests) at Sadler’s Wells for David Nixon & The Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby ballet. I can’t praise this ballet enough. The talent of the dancers, the beautiful combination of traditional 1920’s dances with the added element of grace that only ballet can bring, and the amazing costumes made for an excellent production. A couple of my friends had already seen Baz Luhrmann’s film adaptation and felt the ballet by far surpassed the movie, in particular in keeping true to the strong emotional aspect and depth of the book.

After such a brilliant experience, I wasn’t ready to leave my ballet dose at one for the weekend. I had debated going back to one of my old favourites like ‘Centre Stage’, ‘Step Up’ or ‘The Red Shoes’ (yes, I’ll openly admit to loving any dance film, no matter how cheesy!), but decided to give the documentary, ‘First Position’ a go to wrap up my Sunday. What a spectacular account to the blood, sweat, and tears that go into this beautiful art form. The dedication and determination of the young dancers in the film is remarkable. A fantastic film for anyone who has the slightest interest in or appreciation for ballet. Bravo to my ballet weekend - I’ll certainly indulge again soon!

That Song In My Head: Get Up - Ciara

Oh, Japan. I long to book my tickets to see you and properly...

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:48:00 +0100

Oh, Japan. I long to book my tickets to see you and properly begin planning my holiday. The fact that this holiday rests in the hands indecisive people (let’s be fair, they’re a part of a culture that enables this sort of behaviour) is agonising and getting to be a bit much. In the meantime, I’ll continue to dream of encountering scenes such as this in person.

That Song In My Head: I Am Not Waiting Anymore - Field Report

I’m re-reading F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘The...

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:00:53 +0100

I’m re-reading F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ and enjoying it even more than the first time around. His writing is beautiful and wonderfully descriptive without being tiresome and there are always new discoveries to be made in reading a story again, especially with the help of more life experience. I’m really looking forward to seeing Baz Luhrmann’s interpretation of the story with the help of what are sure to be stunning costumes from Prada!

That Song In My Head: Young & Beautiful - Lana Del Rey

(This video reminds me of the opening credits of an old film. I just can’t remember which one!)

v-magazine:

Can’t wait to see all the Prada in Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby http://bit.ly/12JChF7

101 Fashion Tips & Tricks Every Girl Should Know

Sat, 11 May 2013 10:55:29 +0100

101 Fashion Tips & Tricks Every Girl Should Know:

Very useful tips that aren’t strictly for girls! Some of the gems I found were using a pumice stone to de-fuzz a sweater and using WD-40 to fix squeaky shoes. Genius!

That Song In My Head: Get Lucky - Daft Punk ft. Pharrell

I continue to find myself in awe of this women, whether...

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:00:55 +0100

I continue to find myself in awe of this women, whether it’s in board meetings, running into her in the lift lobby, or after watching special talks such as this. The connections she makes with people and her ability to make you feel important and as if you belong are incredible. I find her to be a true inspiration and role model, and believe you may feel the same after watching this video.

That Song In My Head: Joy to You Baby - Josh Ritter

Friends, it’s Earth Day tomorrow! Do me (and the rest of...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:44:04 +0100

Friends, it’s Earth Day tomorrow! Do me (and the rest of the planet) a favour and get yourself these FREE energy efficiency apps from Verde Sustainable Solutions. Available for free only through tomorrow Monday 22nd! You really don’t have an excuse not to. Just a few clicks and you’ll be on your way to saving the world using your iPad or iPhone with the Verde App & the Stopwattch App.

These apps help you understand how to cut back on energy usage, reducing those energy bills and giving the planet a bit of a break! Feel free to rate and share any feedback you have. Please and thank you!

That Song In My Head: Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell

Ginger Citrus Soba & Snow Peas A healthy, easy, and most...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 08:00:45 +0100

Ginger Citrus Soba & Snow Peas

A healthy, easy, and most importantly, tasty recipe. Just make it, you’ll be glad you did! I did and substituted red & yellow peppers for the snow peas, as I had them on hand. Bon appetit!

That Song In My Head: Drunk On You - Luke Bryan

This song brings me right back to high school when my boyfriend...

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:00:37 +0100

This song brings me right back to high school when my boyfriend at the time and I would skip class and drive to the Arboretum (sorry Mom & Dad!). Ahhhh, the good ‘ol days.

That Song In My Head: I Got 5 On It - Luniz

This almost makes me regret letting some of my earring holes...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:00:32 +0100

This almost makes me regret letting some of my earring holes close up. So dainty and pretty!

That Song In My Head: Howl - Ryat

This song just sucks me in. Love it. That Song In My Head:...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:00:33 +0100

This song just sucks me in. Love it.

That Song In My Head: Retrograde - James Blake

I’ve been dreaming of new bedding for a while now....

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:00:51 +0100

I’ve been dreaming of new bedding for a while now. There’s nothing wrong with what I have, it just feels rather loud and overwhelming for my small bedroom. I’m pleased with how the rest of the room has come along; I’ve hung pictures and mirrors on the walls, and created a nightstand using stacked vintage suitcases topped with a vintage mirror. I like to think of my room as cosy with character. However, since I’ve added more decor, I’ve realised the bedding needs to be dialled back a bit.

Pictured above is a set for sale on Fab.com that I shall, sadly, never own by Divine Marquise illustrated by Virginie Broquet, as it’s made for people with larger disposable incomes than I. But, this is definitely the direction I’d like to go in (I also adore that upon closer inspection, you’ll see these classical French images actually capture lovers in some rather amorous situations - a bit of bedroom appropriate cheekiness!). Looking forward to resting my head on some similar bedding; until then, one can dream!

That Song In My Head: Pursuit of Happiness - Lissie

And now for some Saturday morning cartoons! A bit of...

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:00:56 +0100

And now for some Saturday morning cartoons! A bit of ‘Simon’s Cat’ to get your Saturday off to a good start (hopefully you’re not being disturbed by a little fur ball as is the case above)!

That Song In My Head: Sweet Life - Frank Ocean

I bought these beauties from & Other Stories at the weekend....

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:00:53 +0100

I bought these beauties from & Other Stories at the weekend. I have a feeling I’ll be hitting the pavement in these on many occasions. Finally a pair of pumps with the perfect heel height and just enough unique touches to stand out from the crowd.

That Song In My Head: Mama’s Broken Heart - Miranda Lambert

Let's Show the World that Fashion is Serious Business

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:00:54 +0100

Let's Show the World that Fashion is Serious Business:

And now for a bit of self-justification. Some words on the fashion industry, beautifully put by Imran Amed, Editor, The Business of Fashion:

…the magic of the fashion industry was simply fascinating to me. Where else could one find such dedicated, creative and hard-working people with a shared passion for their work? What other industry creates products that incite such passion? And which industry accepts and celebrates a cast of characters as colourful, diverse and entertaining as ours?

The short answer? No other industry.

Unfortunately, fashion is portrayed in much of the mainstream media as a superficial industry composed of champagne-swilling flakes who have nothing better to do than to gossip and snicker. This is the result of years of so-called ‘reality’ television programmes and endless articles in the news media that focus on the industry’s surface gloss, rather than the hard work and passion that precious few insiders actually get to see.

Globally, fashion is a $1.5 trillion dollar industry. It employs millions of people. And while those of us working in fashion may not be changing the world, we do make important contributions to the global economy and impact the daily lives of billions of people around the world…

Yup, I’m part of that and I’m proud.

That Song In My Head: Fashion Is Danger - Flight Of The Conchords

theparisreview: “Reserving judgements is a matter of infinite...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:52:26 +0100

theparisreview:

“Reserving judgements is a matter of infinite hope.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, published on this day in 1925.

For my little bee. Let’s go capture the first signs of...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:00:37 +0100

For my little bee. Let’s go capture the first signs of spring in the city with our new cameras!

That Song In My Head: Brighter Than Gold - The Cat Empire

noraleah: Flexible Wooden...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:00:56 +0100

noraleah:

Flexible Wooden Bookshelf (via nevver)

Stunning.

I have a wall in my bedroom that is just crying out to be adorned with this gorgeous bookshelf (not to mention lots of books looking for a comfy home)!

That Song In My Head: Note To Self - Jake Bugg

Mushroom Quinoa Lettuce Wraps

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:00:35 +0100

Mushroom Quinoa Lettuce Wraps:

These look delicious! They’re sure to be satisfying with the great flavours and filling with the addition of quinoa and tofu.

That Song Song In My Head: Lover, Lover - Jerrod Niemann

Amen, sistah friend! The pejorative use of the word...

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 08:00:56 +0100

Amen, sistah friend! The pejorative use of the word ‘gay’ has always bothered me. Let’s get more creative with our adjectives, people!

That Song In My Head: Need You Now - Cut Copy

I had the pleasure of accompanying a dear friend at the...

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:51:00 +0100

I had the pleasure of accompanying a dear friend at the ‘David Bowie Is’ exhibition at the V&A this Friday. This retrospective enables you to walk through Mr. Bowie’s journey from a Brixton-born baby all the way to present day. The exhibit is peppered with handwritten lyrics, original set designs, and artwork by the extraordinary artist. I particularly enjoyed all of the original costumes - such imagination and storytelling! I’ve developed an immense amount of admiration and respect for David Bowie as a result of this experience. Accompanied by a soundtrack of his hits, as well as audio clips by David himself and others, this exhibit is a multi-sensory experience that is not to be missed.

That Song In My Head: Starman - David Bowie