Coffee Run!

Quick lunch, grabs coffee, and straight home for more costume building! San Diego Comic Con is looming; last time I checked I still had 4 weeks! Now I barely have 1 until I fly! Ah!!

K xoxo

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Top   //   River Island

Skirt   //   Topshop

Shoes   //   Sketchers

Sunnies   //   Polaroid

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Mad Max: Fight Lookism!

First off, this post is about Mad Max, but has anyone ever notice that the relevant poster gets removed from cinemas almost as soon as it is premiered? Besides, who could resist this super awesome Pixels display? Cannot wait for Aug 12!

So, I got this kickass machine gun wielding Snow-White tee from Romics Comic Con (held in Rome) back in April, and quite randomly decided to wear it to watch Mad Max last weekend. Besides unintentionally hearing words like "feminism" associated with the film, I had stayed well enough away from general reviews to avoid spoilers. What were the chances that Snow White knew better than me what we were going in for? "Fight Lookism" she says in her italian accent!

To call the film action packed would be an understatement. The 120 minutes were solid stimulation, channelling the coolest 'reality' of Steampunk x Borderlands. Each vehicle aka motorised beasts were its own work of art. I would go as far as saying that they were the keys in the movie, that if they were  say ordinary cars, it would have very different reviews and general audience effect. The flame throwing, spears bombing, cirque-du-soleil human canons, and exploding gasoline tanks - it really was a "2 hours of non-stop, utterly insane fantasy action"!

I have always been a fan of Charlize Theron, I think she is so good at everything she does - especially that sensational Dior Perfume advert where she struts her stuff whilst stripping down to nothing but her scent. Hurrrr SO shesxy! Then there's Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who I find so gorgeous since the very beginning of her M&S / lingerie career, gave us a surprisingly well performance as one of the sex-slaves escaping with Theron (aka Furiosa).

I'm not sure if "feminism" is the right angle to discuss this film, if that should be a focus at all, but fact that some people are expressing offence against casting attractive women just makes me laugh. So only ugly people should be portrayed as empowering and strong, that pretty girls should just sit home and be a vase? I genuinely believe feminism is losing its way, or perhaps only some people are giving it a bad name, I don't know. Remember Emma Watson's feminism speech / movement? That was so awesome because it was so true. I too find the word "feminism" very unattractive. I find it more sexist than ever and I can't really agree that this is a movie of feminism. As much as I enjoy watching fellow women ass-kicking, should women be this mindblown that 'feminism' is all they saw?

I agree, I am straying. Just too surprised by people's reviews!

Personally, I found the dialogue throughout very hard to hear. Must be difficult to capture in the middle of a desert inside roaring machines and ant-scale humans. Of course it could be my local cinema's sync; I will never know!

The plot was a very nice and straight forward one. I liked the dynamics between Max & Furiosa, the gender equality, acceptance of their own strengths and weaknesses especially in moments of need. Loved the fact that there are no cliche love relations, almost. The bond between one of the escaping woman Capable and Nux was a little disconcerting for me. 

True that I was fully occupied and entertained through-out, but I find myself feeling a little empty by the end of it. Feel like there could have been more, but more of what I couldn't quite put a finger on...

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Snow-White Tee   //   Comic Con

Comic Bralet   //   Topshop

Denim Shorts   //   Topshop

Long Jumper   //   River Island

Knee Socks   //   Topshop

Shoes   //   Jeffrey Campbell

Watermelon Clutch   //   New Look

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xoxo

Day x Night (Part 2) - Sunset by the Lake

Throw on a lush jacket and kick up some heels! Instant swift switch from Day to Night! I had a fabulous sunset dinner by the lake in this outfit and following the last post (directly below or click here) my purple faux fur jacket is from Chelsea Girl by River Island, and the shoes are Jeffrey Campbell. I hope you like my outfit and my show stopping birthday-nails as much as I do! 

Also, thanks everyone for participating in the Love Label Giveaway! Winner will be announced in the week so watch this space! 

xoxo

Day x Night (Part 1)

I'm wearing: Lipsy top, River Island leather fringe skirt, Dr. Marten boots, Balenciaga wrap bracelet and of course
the Celine bag.

I have done a day and night look with this outfit and I must say I am very excited about the night look! There are so many good pictures that I am going to dedicate it with its own post! 

Watch this space!

P.S. The fantastic giveaway from Very's Love Label is coming to an end! It's the last day to enter so make sure you ENTER NOW! 

xoxo

The Almost-Perfect Me Day

Outfit: GEEK cropped t-shirt by Topshop, Skirt from Vero Moda, Jacket from Asos, Prada Bag, River Island
trainers and Balenciaga wrist band.

I had an amazing birthday. Following my last post, this is what I got up to. 

I started off with a very nice brunch - I'm a big sucker for brunch! Who doesn't like brunch? Especially on a weekend! Afterwards, we stumbled into a huge and amazing vintage shop in Dulwich whilst we were fruitlessly florist-hopping (yes, proper mature stuff!). They had everything - besides clothes there were luggage, house decor, home furniture, and of course some beautiful jewellery. I spent the most time at the corner where all the Mad-Men era grooming sets were. Most of them were multi-tiered travel sets for men but were as big as suitcases! Check out a few of their pieces that I managed to take pictures of:

Just look at this beauty!

One of the gorgeous grooming sets.

The best part was my treasure find - a pair of gorgeous Gucci Sunglasses still in its original case! It was perfect for such a glorious sunny day and I am so excited to show them off soon if the sunny weather holds up!

I was then pampered by my first ever mani-pedi. Sounds ridiculous I know but despite having plenty of experience with my manicures I have never had the chance to enjoy a pedicure! Anyway, it was heavenly. I decided to try the Dockland's Nailbar as recommended by Esther Wong here back from the Harrods Nails post. Thank you so much for the tip! They have such an amazing range of OPI from solid colours, shimmer colours, metallics, chunky glitters, crackle, matte, and the new Liquid Sand. Their service is mega speedy yet still very carefully done, not to mention their amazing value for money. I had a full pedicure, an acrylic fix on one finger, then a full repaint for £35.

The Nail Bar

I chose to test out OPI's Liquid Sand. It dries matte and doesn't stop glistening - exactly like liquid sand! I'm so in love with them I can't ever stop starring at them! For the feature finger and all my toes I chose a purple-blue chunky glitter, layered over the metallic deep purple. My boyfriend was silly enough to get me a fro-yo as he was looking for parking too - I was spoilt rotten!

Quick change of outfit and we were out again for some birthday cocktails and dinner at TGI's.

At the end of this dinner was when everything went wrong. You wouldn't believe the story when I tell you. Whilst we were eating, there were a total of 3 other birthday boys & girls in the restaurant (as you know, TGI's sing you their birthday song in full blast). One of which was a family who sat at the table in the big round podium that was in the centre of the entire restaurant. The candles on their cake when the staff brought it to their table whilst chanting their TGI song really caught my attention. 

By the time it was our dessert time, everyone seemed very distracted. All of the sudden, I was told I had a custom made, pre-ordered birthday cake that had been given to the wrong table, and they ate it. Completely gone. It was that table in the middle. The blasting candles were mine. It was my birthday cake, pre-ordered lovingly by my boyfriend and smuggled in my little sister, yet I don't even get to see it. We were absolutely stunned. The manager told us that they had specifically asked for the Selfridges food hall bag (that was in my sister's hand that she claimed was shopping she had to return to River Island). When we asked where their cake was he simply said "you don't want their cake". Does this mean the person did this on purpose?! Did they see my sister bring it in and decided to steal it? It also turns out that the reason my boyfriend arranged the whole mani-pedi there was so he has a chance to collect it from Sweet Couture at Canary Wharf whilst I was occupied. The whole thing was so seamless and I love surprises! 

Anyway...we all died quite a bit inside. Even if it was a genuine mistake, someone at that table would know that that wasn't the cake they brought in. Can you believe some people? TGI was hugely apologetic and wiped our bill. It was only the least they can do to be honest. They then gave us a compensation cake and got every single member of staff to blast their birthday song at me. Do you like my false appreciation? Can you tell I am devastated? Moments after this, that table popped a bottle of Champagne.

Sorry I haven't got pictures of this outfit, we were too upset to hang around. It was an all nude shirt x skirt combo with a black patent skinny belt and the same Prada bag as above; paired with a gorgeous pair of nude-pink suede wedges by Office - I promise it looks a lot nicer than in this picture! Very Miu Miu - esque.

I feel like I have rambled on for ages! Thanks for reading all this for you have finally reached the end!

P.S. Have you entered the Giveaway for the Crown Jewels Nail Varnish Set by Love Label yet?

xoxo

White Jeans Americana

The item of trial are these white leather trousers...yes another leather item I'm afraid. I have never owned or worn (not even tried on) a pair of plain bright white trousers but have always quietly admired people who pull them off so effortlessly yet so well. 

My denim shirt is from Gap, Jumper from Topshop, wearing River Island trousers and a super old pair of Office leather boots.

For a pear shape figure like mine, skinny white trousers are probably just the worst possible nightmare. I would love to wear it with a sharp coloured blouse tucked in (exposing my hips with courage) and adorn the look with gold. Instead, I wore it with a big slouchy Christmas Jumper that I just can't stop wearing simply because it is that cosy! Stay tuned for look 2...!

I have just discovered the LYST and my god is it addictive?! My entire saturday night has gone into hyper-clicking "Add to Lyst" with almost the equal guilt-free satisfaction of a DREAM shopping spree!  Come check out my Lyst (on right) and follow me if you're a member so I can find you! Honestly - HUGELY additive!

xx