Hallow's Eve etc...

Yes I know I know...Halloween was like, totally 2 days ago. But I've been working my butt off since getting my new job so I haven't have any time to blog *tear*.

So the other day I popped in to my local Superdrug to buy some 'essentials' (aka 'pointless things that I will probably never use but buy because they have attractive packaging'), and I came across the new 'Halloween Special' Barry M Nail Effects nail polish. Now, I'm not the biggest fan of citrus shades in the winter, but this polish promised to create a 'web' effect, which automatically made my little brain go 'OOH! PRETTY!!'

To prepare my nails, I used Barry M All in One Basecoat and Topcoat which made sure the nail polish would stay on. Then, I chose Barry M Foil Effects in Gold (only one coat needed because Barry M is that awesome), and finally the orange Nail Effects.

At first, I thought it was a bloody scam - the nails didn't change at all! But after about 2 or 3 minutes I started to see a slight change...and the crackle finally came through. It wasn't a web effect as promised (so naturally my Halloween look was simply ruined) but it did turn out pretty cool:

Not bad eh? It stayed on so well I couldn't get the damn thing off! Nice one Barry.

Camden...What?

So about a week ago I went to see my friend in Camden Town, and to my utter horror, lo behold - an American Apparel, right opposite the station. Next to it, a H&M (or something equally mainstream). Now, don't get me wrong, I have nothing against a bit of H&M (it's one of my favorite high street stores to be frank) but for the love of god, Camden used to be the one place in the whole of London where I could go and feel like I don't have to dress like a million dollars.

I walked down the road searching for the punks and goths that used to fill the high street, the multi-coloured hair, the tattoos. In their places, tourists, tourists, everywhere. The studded belts that used to hang down from the stalls have been replaced with Dr Dre headphones and New Era caps, and the music store on the corner near the canal is now selling clothes and shoes. Of course, the market still exists, with it's hard-headed merchants advertising overpriced t-shirts that you can get for 5 quid less down the road, and the chinese food that'll have you squirming on your toilet for 2 days straight. However most, if not all of the band jumpers and t-shirt stalls are gone, with extensive amounts of London memorabilia in their place. Drunken teenagers that used to hang out by the lock are no more (good times), instead large glass apartment buildings now line the canal, making Camden look more like Manhattan than market.

The one thing that hasn't changed, (and I don't think ever will) is the music venues and pubs. Despite a lot of them being filled with hungry families during the day, most are transformed into old school Camden music venues during the evening, which still stay true to their names, Underworld, Barfly and Electric Ballroom to name a few. One thing's for sure - you can still have a decent night out no matter what you're into, which is what makes Camden so special to me.

Either way...I MISS YOU CAMDEN!!

xox

Gothic Glamour

When women think of weddings, they think venue, flowers, veil....but most importantly, they think of the perfect dress. While browsing through Tumblr yesterday I came across these absolutely stunning creations by Vera Wang. Yes, my lovlies. BLACK wedding dresses.

Now I'm a pretty big fan of the traditional satin white dress but I am completely in awe of these designs! Guess my dream of a black and white wedding can actually come true ;)

anna karenina premiere!

Hello my lovelies! I am still very excited after last night because I was lucky enough to attend the world premiere of Anna Karenina! My super amazing friend Emily managed to get us tickets (ah, to have contacts within media) which resulted in us walking down the red carpet and rubbing shoulders with the likes of Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kiera Knightley, Jude Law and Matthew MacFayden! HELLO SUPERSTAR. Kiera looked absolutely stunning in a floor-length peach Chanel dress embellished with fluffy roses, while Aaron, Jude and Matthew dazzled in their grey, black and navy suits.

Now, those of you Brits who have seen Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging will remember Aaron Johnson as the gorgeous Robbie whom Georgia falls head over heels for. Unfortunately, Georgia wasn’t the only one, and that movie began a long and slightly un-nerving obsession with the boy for yours truly (yes, I am sad. Don’t judge me). When I realized he had moved up in the world and started acting in American blockbusters such as Kick-Ass, I knew I had to act quickly. A year later, and he’s married with a baby. WHAT. May I also point out he’s only 22 and his wife is about 45 with a daughter only a few years younger than him. I know. WHAT. Despite my obvious disappointment, I’m glad he’s happy, although there is always that (delusional) hope...

Either way, once the hyperventilation had seized and I nervously finished my packet of free Minstrels, I was settled and the movie was actually incredible. The costumes, choreography and score really made it something special and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a bit of 19^th century love and deceit. Kudos to Kiera who claimed it was one of the most challenging roles she’s ever faced, and Jude who managed to look handsome even with a receding hairline. Bravo!

The exterior of the cinema, Aaron Johnson's bum, Kiera's dress and my ridiculously excited face.

P.S: If you'd like to read a great review of the movie, go ahead and check out Emily's blog for an insight into the world of Anna Karenina.

xox

P.P.S: Tomorrow is Vogue’s Fashion’s Night Out. I am so pumped!!