Song of the week.....

This tune has been rolling around in my head for days. 

L O V E <3

Radiohead: Street Spirit (fade out)

(p.s I promise to write some more substantial blog posts again soon, you know ones with actual words, just been a very busy bee this week)

Just to say...

Happy Valentines Day <3

(source for all images)



xoxo

Submarine

This film looks 'effing brilliant...

And ya know what makes it ten times better? It was directed by Moss.

(OK, obviously not Moss, but the actor Richard Ayoade) 

Amazing.

Recent Work

One of the best things about writing is seeing how your words get transformed by brilliant design. Words are great, but I'm driven by visuals and love seeing beautiful imagery with an article- it just makes the experience much more visceral. 

With this in mind I wanted to quickly show you two recent pieces of work I've had published and the brilliant job that was done with the design/imagery.

First up is Cellardoor. Stunning imagery is at the heart of this magazine, and I love it when my short stories get paired with illustrations. Here's the magazine in full, my story ('Finding the Warmth') is on page 109...take a peek....

Open publication - Free publishing - More winter

Next up is Think Local, remember me excitingly showing you my first printed article here? Well this is my third article for the mag and I'm really quite proud of it. It has been split into two parts and looks at Fashion's 'ones to watch'- this month: blogs and magazines. Read the article here.

I just love the design of it

 b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l

So I just wanted to take my hat off to all you clever design types and illustrators- you make writers like me look good ;)

Seventy Tree

I don't know about you, but I love discovering new illustrators. I am so envious of their talent- I would LOVE to be able to draw.

Alas, I can't so I am merely an enthusiastic spectator :)

This week I came across 'Seventy Tree', (via Here Comes the Sun), cute and quirky doodles by Kerry Layton- a very talented Devon based illustrator.

 Check out the site here, and her blog here.

These prints are my favourites....

 (may have to treat myself to an early birthday present....)

Have you guys discovered any new talent lately?

Today...

....is my mum's Birthday :)

Happy Birthday Mumma!

We went to Richmond for lunch and a stroll....

My sister wearing vintage.

Me wearing Primark turban, Topshop Coat and River Island jeans.

sister and mumma :)

Still to look forward to this month.....

Dinner party for mum's B'day on Saturday

Sea of Bees gig on 21st

My 25th Birthday on 23rd

Night out for my B'day on 26th

Fashion Weekend on 27th

(February 2011- you rock)

Look Lust: The Shirt

Another uniform related look lust, last time it was tucking in / trousers, this time it's the shirt. Maybe my inner fashionista wants a grown up wardrobe now I'm nearing 25? (eek). Either way, I apparently want to get smart.

I've noticed a trend forming on the blogosphere for sheer shirts and I'm totally falling for this look. The only shirts I currently own are my black Paperchase one for work and a too-small-for-me checked shirt that makes me look like a bloated cowgirl.

I think I need some new shirts in my life.

 Speaking of the sheer shirt trend, I particularly like how Jenn from A Little Bird Told Me wears hers...

Gawjus.

I do think I would like something a little less sheer though, just for the wearability factor.

I like the look of this jersey shirt from New Look.....

I love the neutral colour and the fact that it's jersey- would be so easy to throw over a pair of skinny jeans and at only £14.99 I'm tempted...

Are you guys loving the shirt trend?

.... and more importantly- should I get this one?!?