Purchases of the Week

This week I've been super busy working most days as I've now finished college & to be quite honest, I've been abit of a recluse.. due to the fact I've been making Ben watch Heroes with me everyday as he renewed his Netflix account (the best thing since sliced toast) hence the lack of Outfit posts and I thought I'd save myself, and you, the pain of seeing me in my comfy yet embarrassing 'Lounge around the house' look. However, I did manage to fit in some time for some well deserved retail therapy and seeing as payday was Friday, I just couldn't resist. Here's some of my purchases...



All 3 Vests: Primark

Lace Top: Topshop

As the weather's been really nice this week I got abit carried away and ended up buying all 3 vests- I just cannot resist a primark bargain. I've wanted the lace embroidered top from Topshop for a while now and I kept seeing it reduced in the sale in my size, but you cannot imagine my excitement on Friday when I found only one, in my size (although it is a 'maternity' size 12, shh) for £15 (It was £36) so I simply had to claim it as my own.

 

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Did someone say Ska?

It's Monday and that can only mean one thing.. Time to cure the hangover, drink too many cups of tea and think back over the well deserved weekend we've all had..

On Friday night my friends and I went to The Birds Nest pub, in Deptford, for a night of live Ska music and to watch our friends band "The Provokers" play, you should check the band out! I've never been to this pub before and it didn't disappoint! It had such a homely feel & was decorated with odd lampshades and mirrors with band posters and wall murals everywhere. I spent the night dancing, mingling and had one too many vodka and OJ's.

Abbie, Me & Dovilea.

Abbie, Me, John (Guitarist of The Provokers) & Dov.

WHAT I WORE

As I was going to be in a pub (& in Deptford) I wanted to keep my outfit quite simple, so I wouldn't get too hot and flustered when watching the bands, which is why I opted for my graphic midi dress and a denim jacket. To me, this dress is perfect. The thin jersey and short sleeves means its wearable for the summer and can be layered up for the winter weather so it's a versatile piece that can be worn during the day or dressed up for a night out with heels and statement jewellery and for £16 I don't 
think you can go wrong..



Dress: River Island, Jacket: Relay Vintage

Necklace: H&M

 

Bag: Charity Shop

Brooch: Vintage Market

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Circle Row DD Seats 10 & 11.

On Monday 15th my boyfriend and I got to enjoy another belated birthday gift, theatre tickets for "The Woman In Black"  from my parents. I first read the book in Year 9 at Bexley Grammar and absolutely loved it. For those of you who dont know, it is a classic 'horror' story about a Solicitor and a mysterious town in the north of England and as your probably aware, it is now a film. I first saw the play in 2009 at The Fortune Theatre  and on multiple occasions I nearly jumped out of my seat so when my mum mentioned the play was touring I simply couldn't resist. If you like a good thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat but not to the extremity of crying in fear then I would highly recommend going to see this play & if you want to find out more or book tickets click here. As the London weather is slowly starting to brighten up I opted for neutral colours with a pop of pink to liven up the outfit for our evening treat.


Jacket: Vintage Jaeger, Woollen Top: Matalan, Skirt: Forever 21, Necklace: H&M, Earring: New Look.

Bag: Primark, Rings L-R: Vintage, Purchased in Turkey, Topshop.

Shoes: Office.



A Trip To Hogwarts..

As part of mine and my boyfriends 18th birthday presents,curtosy of my wonderful "mum in law", we had the most wonderful day trip to the one and only "Harry Potter Studios" in Watford. As we live in Greenwich, it took about an hour and half by car (on the M25) in what was a horrendous journey of sleet, wind and very heavy rain. But it was definitely worth it as when we arrived at our magical destination we were greeted by those iconic, and very large, chess pieces from "Harry Potter & The Philosophers Stone". Once inside we queued for about 20 minutes, where we were treated to Harry Potter badges; as its the studios one year anniversary this week there was lots of special treats and workshops running throughout the tour. Finally we got to the front of the que, the doors opened and the magic began.. 


Tie Dye Dress: Primark, Waxed Jacket: Barbour,
 Creepers: Underground, Necklace: H&M 

From the moment the doors opened and I stepped into the "world of magic" that sense of nostalgia I had at 6 years old, from watching No.1, came flooding right back and I really did feel like a giddy 6 year old again. The tour includes parts of the real sets used in the film, some very famous  sets and others less recognisable, costumes gallore from alot of different characters throughout the 8 films, props and there's even a green screen room where you can take home a picture of you driving the Weasley's car or flying on a broomstick. Outside is where the exterior props and sets are and the second studio is where the creatures, prosthetics and animatronics are (this was my favourite part of the tour) where you can see how they created the goblins, the horntail dragon, the basilisk snake and the loveable house elf Dobby among many others. Take a Stroll through Diagon Alley and you'll find yourself looking at original architectual sketches of many sets and props and finally you'll find yourself with the Hogwarts model, whichwas fascinating to see up close & now I know how they filmed those shots flying around the grounds of Hogwarts. I had a brilliant day out and if you're a fan of the Harry Potter Franchise I would definitely recommend you take a visit to the Studios. Tickets are £29 per adult (16years +) but I think the experience was well worth the money. To book tickets or look at the official website click here.

 

Butter Beer: Propoganda: Bridge Close Up: Prop Sketch: Me & Ben On The Bridge!



Sweet Leaf

Why Hello there, as this is my first post I thought what better a way to start than by celebrating one of my all time favourite bands.. I've grown up drooling over my dad's vinyl collection of about 500 12"records and thankfully the Black Sabbath records were in there and here began my obsession with the Prince of Darkness himself Ozzy Osbourne, his love for leather & that world famous foul mouth... Fast Forward 12 years to 2012 and the incredible Download festival announce Black Sabbath are headlining on the Sunday and I could not of been more excited at the prospect of finally being able to see them. However, it was not meant to be as my bank account had other plans and regretabbly I could not go. So when in January 2013, the band confirmed they will be releasing their new album "13" this summer, I could not of been more ecstatic. But wait, it gets better... Shortly after announcing a new album release Sabbath announced they would be doing a European tour at the end of the year and tickets would be released to the general public on Friday 12th April. As you can imagine I was jumping with joy when I heard and immediately I, once again, became that crazed fangirl I was when I was 8. However to my utter dismay, it turned out there was to be only one gig in the South East (the whole South region as a matterof fact) which was to be at The o2 London, situated in the Greenwich Peninsula. Luckily, this is only a 20 minute drive from were I live so I was very happy to hear where it would be, but if any of you have been to The o2 Arena you will probably agree with me when I say it is massive and not always the best venue to see your beloved bands at. I'm not one for sitting when I'm at gig so I was adamant I would try to buy standing tickets and waking up half an hour before general public release (9AM) was definitely worth it as my metal loving boyfriend and I are very happy to say we WILL be at The o2 on Tuesday 10th December and I will probably cry.. Tears of sweet joy ofcourse.

Tony Iommi, Bill Ward, Geezer Butler & Ozzy Osbourne