Just checked my bank balance. My payment has been made to Halifax. I now owe Halifax NOTHING! That's my first debt gone! I have lots of others, but the feeling that one has gone is amazing! I then checked the standing order section of my online banking, cancelled the standing order and then doubled the payment to my other credit card! Enjoy the music xxxxxMonday, May 31, 2010
Wild Food.
Although we may well get the 'June drop' - every where I look the fruit trees are laden. I've also mapped where I saw blossom earlier in the year too. I have walks...........don't mind if I don't disclose do you? and I know where the Damson trees are heavily laden with young fruit. My apple tree and Victoria plum tree are equally laden. I've noticed the Hazel trees are covered in tiny nuts. Raspberries seems to have gone wild here too and pop out of hedges where there are blackberries and Sloes. I love Sloe gin, raspberry jam, damson wine and damson jelly and keeping hazel nuts to sit and crack and nibble on right through the winter. This might be a bumper year.
A Fashion Event not to miss! Fashion Summer Dreams in the U.A.E
If your in the U.A.E or in specific around Abu Dhabi then your in luck!
A FAB Summer Fashion Dreams open house is inviting YOU! to check out all the hottest fashion brands intown!! and all Fashion Gossip 10's Favorites!
Follow the link for more Details:
Brands showcasing will be the following among many more being updated daily so follow the link and RSVP:
Black Apple handbags!!
The Fabulous Charity bracelets will be there!!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
We love our Marshmallow pants!
I've been a fan of the Dubai based brand Marshmallow for a while.. but i fell in love with it again when i saw these FAB summer pants on Aura B online Boutique!
i know u can see urselves wearing it and i know you know where ;)
Take one of: Summer fashion flings!
Go nuts with colors and prints at Abercrombie and Fitch
Go Graphic with Urban outfitters
Blue Moon Essentials is Essential!!! at singer22
Nick Verreos and FIDM SuperLab for Alice In Wonderland: Part 2 The Exhibition
Part 2: And Now...Here Is The "Disney's Alice In Wonderland" FIDM Exhibit:
Red Carpet Queens: The FIDM SuperLab Gowns designed by FIDM designer grads inspired by Disney's "Alice In Wonderland"
In conjunction with the "Media Only" Party and FIDM SuperLab Alice In Wonderland-inspired Red Carpet Gown Fashion Show thrown by Disney at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM which I recapped in my last posting, there was of course something else: This also marked the opening of the "Disney's Alice In Wonderland Costume Exhibit" at the FIDM Museum and Galleries.
Underland Costumes: Nick Verreos at the FIDM Museum and Galleries "Alice In Wonderland" Exhibition
Right after Kerli's "Tea Party" performance, guests were led into the FIDM Museum to enjoy the actual costumes designed by 2-time Academy Award-winning costume designer (and special guest of the party) Colleen Atwood.
For the first time ever in the US, everyone was treated to a viewing of many of the original costumes, including Johnny Depp's Mat Hatter ensembles, including the iridescent blue "frock coat", waistcoat, and plaid kilt seen above.
Helena Bonham Carter's Red Queen Dress, shown here sans the Queens BIG HEAD;
Stayne, Knave of Hearts' exuberant cape and intricate armor costume (love the dramatic cape's inner lining);
And of course, several of Alice's dresses. Here is the original demure pale blue dress worn by actress Mia Wasikowska that you've seen in all the film's press photos (she's SOOOO TINY--go to the Exhibit and you'll see what I mean!);
and above is Alice's "Red Dress" from the Red Queen's Court Scenes: This is one of my favorite of Atwood's designs, very modern and reminiscent of the late Alexander McQueen's work.
In combination with Disney's Alice In Wonderland Costume Exhibit, there was the
Art of Costume Illustration exhibition, which was already on display in the FIDM Museum and Galleries. There are over 200 film and television costume illustrations on display from designers and illustrators like Edith Head, Orry-Kelly (his costume illustration for "Auntie Mame" seen above) and Helen Rose, who is famous for designing the wedding gown for Grace Kelly when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco.
Sketch by Helen Rose for actress Alice Kingsley "Washington Story" 1952
Originally I wanted to be a Fashion Illustrator (since I love to draw!), until a teacher a LONG TIME ago (in high school I think), told me there "was no business in that", so I decided to become a Fashion Designer. But I've always been an avid fan of fashion and costume illustrations, and love and respect the art so this was a HUGE HIGHLIGHT for me.
Sketch by Helen Rose for Elizabeth Taylor
If you want to check out Disney's Alice In Wonderland Exhibit, the FIDM SuperLab Red Carpet Gowns designed by FIDM grads as well as the Art of Costume Illustration, get thee to the FIDM Museum and Galleries...NOW!!!
Below is a "Sneak Peak Video I took of the FIDM SuperLab Alice In Wonderland Red Carpet Gowns (which I mentored!) on display NOW at the FIDM< Museum and Galleries:
Exhibition Details:
Where: FIDM Museum and Galleries, 919 South Grand Avenue, LA CA 90015
When:
Art of Costume Illustration Exhibit runs May 18-June 19
Alice In Wonderland Exhibit runs May 27-September 30
Open Tuesday-Saturday (closed Sundays and Mondays)
Fee: FREE!!!!!
Red Carpet Queens: The FIDM SuperLab Gowns designed by FIDM designer grads inspired by Disney's "Alice In Wonderland"In conjunction with the "Media Only" Party and FIDM SuperLab Alice In Wonderland-inspired Red Carpet Gown Fashion Show thrown by Disney at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM which I recapped in my last posting, there was of course something else: This also marked the opening of the "Disney's Alice In Wonderland Costume Exhibit" at the FIDM Museum and Galleries.
Underland Costumes: Nick Verreos at the FIDM Museum and Galleries "Alice In Wonderland" ExhibitionRight after Kerli's "Tea Party" performance, guests were led into the FIDM Museum to enjoy the actual costumes designed by 2-time Academy Award-winning costume designer (and special guest of the party) Colleen Atwood.
For the first time ever in the US, everyone was treated to a viewing of many of the original costumes, including Johnny Depp's Mat Hatter ensembles, including the iridescent blue "frock coat", waistcoat, and plaid kilt seen above.
Helena Bonham Carter's Red Queen Dress, shown here sans the Queens BIG HEAD;
Stayne, Knave of Hearts' exuberant cape and intricate armor costume (love the dramatic cape's inner lining);
And of course, several of Alice's dresses. Here is the original demure pale blue dress worn by actress Mia Wasikowska that you've seen in all the film's press photos (she's SOOOO TINY--go to the Exhibit and you'll see what I mean!);
and above is Alice's "Red Dress" from the Red Queen's Court Scenes: This is one of my favorite of Atwood's designs, very modern and reminiscent of the late Alexander McQueen's work.
In combination with Disney's Alice In Wonderland Costume Exhibit, there was theArt of Costume Illustration exhibition, which was already on display in the FIDM Museum and Galleries. There are over 200 film and television costume illustrations on display from designers and illustrators like Edith Head, Orry-Kelly (his costume illustration for "Auntie Mame" seen above) and Helen Rose, who is famous for designing the wedding gown for Grace Kelly when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco.
Sketch by Helen Rose for actress Alice Kingsley "Washington Story" 1952Originally I wanted to be a Fashion Illustrator (since I love to draw!), until a teacher a LONG TIME ago (in high school I think), told me there "was no business in that", so I decided to become a Fashion Designer. But I've always been an avid fan of fashion and costume illustrations, and love and respect the art so this was a HUGE HIGHLIGHT for me.
Sketch by Helen Rose for Elizabeth TaylorIf you want to check out Disney's Alice In Wonderland Exhibit, the FIDM SuperLab Red Carpet Gowns designed by FIDM grads as well as the Art of Costume Illustration, get thee to the FIDM Museum and Galleries...NOW!!!
Below is a "Sneak Peak Video I took of the FIDM SuperLab Alice In Wonderland Red Carpet Gowns (which I mentored!) on display NOW at the FIDM< Museum and Galleries:
Exhibition Details:
Where: FIDM Museum and Galleries, 919 South Grand Avenue, LA CA 90015
When:
Art of Costume Illustration Exhibit runs May 18-June 19
Alice In Wonderland Exhibit runs May 27-September 30
Open Tuesday-Saturday (closed Sundays and Mondays)
Fee: FREE!!!!!
Sunday Fish and chicken ding.
I love Bank Holiday weekends. It's half term for me so I get to plan and prepare for the next term and to save fuel, I will do this in the comfort of home. I will teach on Tuesday as a last revision session for my students and then go off to see my daughter in the afternoon. I'm really concious of the cost and impact of using my oven so we often have, soup ding, or chicken ding or even lasagne ding. I've cooked it before and I 'ready meal' it in the microwave.
I popped a tin (19p) of potatoes in on top of the chicken and added a large cup full of frozen mixed veg and cooked them on high for 14 minutes. I then take the meat and veg out and add some water to the cooking stock and bring to the boil and add gravy granule. Voila! Chicken Ding! Gordon Ramsay would not be impressed but all the food groups are covered for a few pennies.
In my attempts to stay away from the shops I ran out of dog food and cat litter! I made it to Morrisons within an hour of it closing. I now have no shame at all. I follow the price reducing people around to see what's cheap. I bagged a real bargain today. I bought £11.38 of fresh fish for £1.96. I have frozen it. We don't often have fish as it's so expensive and I'm really looking forward to the meals I can make from this.
Miranda Kerr Naughty schoolgirl
Miranda Kerr takes the role as Naughty School Girl in 'Bad Education' for Magazine Numero #114 June 2010 issue... This shoot can definitely get a mans heart racing lets just say its every mans fantasy the Naughty Schoolgirl... Photographer Greg Kadel must've had a pleasant time
Sources:
Fashionising.com
My Rebecca Minkoff's Studded Out Drawstring Mini Bag crush
Shop the collection on shopbop
i cant seem to get enough of mine below!
The perfect finish to what seems to be every outfit i put on lately ;)
Madame Germany June 2010
Safari comes to mind in this Photo Shoot for Madame Germany June 2010... The outfits and headgear was full safari trends... Model Olesya Senchenko beautiful pose with Photographer Giovanni Zaccagnin touched on the perfect lighting bringing the images to life...
Sources:
Fashionising.com
Soul Food by Mona K
"Always appreciate your today's because tomorrow you will be longing for your yesterdays" Mona M. Kattan ♥
Follow your style icons on VOGUE.COM!
Vogue.com has a created a FAB way to keep up with your favorile fashionistas on their website.. showcasing what they wear everyday for a whole month!! From Alexa Chung to Olivia PAlermo and more!
Alexa in my personal Fav.
she says:
"Dress, bag and shoes all Chanel - my dream outfit."
Olivia in my personal Fav.
She says:
"I've saved my favourite young designer for my last outfit. My dress is by Prabal Gurung who is brilliant. He blends classic, elegant styles with a modern sensibility. My shoes are by Charlotte Olympia, my bag is from Zara and my bracelets are by Swarovski and Noir Jewellery."
Rosie in my personal Fav.
she says:
"Today I have on a Missoni jumpsuit and I'm carrying a Mulberry bag."
Daisy in my personal Fav.
She says:
"I'm back in London now and today I'm wearing an Acne T-Shirt and Hudson jeans with a Hannah Marshall jacket and a Jessica de Lotz "Red Relished Apple" necklace - a personal favourite of mine!"
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