Caught in your web

Who doesn't like cobwebs, especially on their clothes? I've wanted to make a cobweb print day dress ever since I made my ridiculously ott one for Halloween. I used a Butterick pattern that was supposed to be easy but I really struggle following patterns as I have a short attention span! Anyway I don't think she turned out to bad, I also made a little belt and turban to match and she was worn on Valentines Day, to Tesco as I'm a real classy gal.

It's not just the lighting, I have red hair now, and like half the length it was, still think I will go back to black eventually but I'm enjoying the change for awhile, if anyone could recommend tips for brows and ginger hair I still keep doing mine black aha. 

My bruised Valentine fell off his bicycle hence the gnarley bruise - he's okay!

Holiday Style

This summer me and my family are going to Croatia, I think it was about seven years ago that I last went on a holiday that involved beaches and lots of sunshine. So all I keep daydreaming about now is playsuits, two pieces, straws hats and adorable swim wear. Luckily I have a lot of impratical summer dresses so shan't need much. However, I have treated myself to a yellow gingham 1950s swimming costume, you will die when you see how cute it is!

In the meantime let us drool over these lovelies, all from my pinterest 

P.S. If you have been to Croatia please give me some tips if you have any!

1950s Novelty Print aka Heaven

Say hello to my dream dress, 1950's Egyptian novelty print I knew she had to be mine. I am always searching on eBay for vintage Egyptian curios and clothes, not since I lost out on bidding on a Victorian black net pyramid skirt have I got this giddy, hey it may be two sizes too big, but without the belt its more 1920's Egyptian revival, so what the hell. Sorry about the messy hair, if you follow me on twitter you will know I was having a hair dilemma debating whether to chop it off, dye it etc. Being a Gemini I have now decided to just get a good trim, until I see someone with a fabulous bob that is. 

 

 Hope you having a beautiful week! 

dream dress

I had this dress on my favourites on etsy for ages and then it disappeared, I nearly wept as I wanted to wear it for an upcoming wedding. It was just something about the soft powder blue and lace that had me weak at the knees. Thankfully the listing had just expired, so after days of pondering I finally bought it. I buy a lot of clothes but I never spend over £30 on one piece without deep consideration! *Side note* totally had to pay £31 in custom charges so was even more boo. 

Any who I wore it for Ben's sister's wedding on Friday, which was such a lovely day, especially as my man and his twin brother walked her down the aisle. Me and strapless dresses are not friends, it was the first time I've ever worn a strapless bra, but I still felt rather glamourous despite the paranoia I'd do a Judy Finnegan. I swear I need to start my own lingerie company for all sized women, who knew it was so hard to find a pretty strapless bra?! I paired my dream dress with some good ol' Matalan black heels, my starfish handbag, a pair of spider earrings - as I cannot resist a dash of the macabre and a Spanish gold necklace that I kept draping on my back, I once saw Nicole Kidman do that so though what the hell? why not. 

Terrible shot of me outside, me and natural light do not mix, my hair was beautifully set until I went out, how do you fellow ladies keep your pin set to stay in? I had to sweep it up in the evening as I looked like a drowned rat. But wanted to show my ensemble in its full glory heh. 

Summer Wine

On Friday me and Benjamin had a much needed day off, we went to our favourite Tex Mex restaurant and then watched The East, I thought it was quite good, but the darkness of the trailer wasn't really evident in the film itself. But I do love Toby Kebbell. I am wearing my newest dirndl style dress, unfortunately the zip is knackered do had it safety pinned, I'm so chic. Hope you are enjoying the wonderful sunshine if you're in the UK! 

Kiss me hard before you go

This was my ensemble for Lana Del Rey on Thursday at Manchester Apollo, me and my sis and friend had been waiting for this gig for what seemed like forever! I decided I wanted to wear a play suit of some sort and won this ASOS number via eBay a few weeks ago. I was going to pair it with a gorgeous pink crop top which I think could be 50's or possibly 60's but it just wouldn't sit right! I am so obsessed with play suits right now, I just wish the weather would co-operate. *Side note check out Johanna's post on summer ensembles of this ilk. The headdress I made with some 99p cherries and floristry tape and wire I ended up swapping the shoes for my Golden Ponies Mary Janes as they are lot lower!

Lana was positively dreamy, her voice was heavenly and she was very smiley and sweet. She held my sister's hand (she is never going to wash again). The set was way too short for my liking, as she spent ten minutes signing and hugging fans at the front, I would of preferred three more songs but you can tell she adores her fans. I must admit that unfortunately the audience was one of the bitchiest, aggressive I've ever witnessed, and I have been in circle pits watching the likes of Slipknot, so I am no pussy. But whatever it was still very special. 

Also I think I am sartorially psychic as I always try and predict what my favourite musicians are going to wear and I was bang on with Lana's white babydoll 1960's number. Excuse the blurry shot I am not a fan of watching gigs through my phone.

My beautiful friend Claire, who is currently in the midst of renovating a gorgeous Victorian house! We like Victorian homes. 

Inca was not impressed we weren't taking her.

My gorgeous sister Amy, rocking her floaty black number and leopard heels, which she has had repaired so many times as she walks like John Wayne.

Note the line of lipstick on my chin, never fail to do that when I eat.

We headed to Luck Lust Liqor and Burn for a pre Lana gorge, the burittos are fricking heavenly I actually wana live in one. If you live in Manchester you must go.

Hope you have a beautiful weekend