Sunny Spells

Last night we saw the Dead Weather perform at Brixton O2. It was a great gig - the band were mesmerising. Alison Mosshart is a fantastique performer. Oh and of course Jack White. Whenever he went to the front to sing the crowd went crazy for him. But let's not forget the other two! Without them the weather wouldn't be complete, there would be partial cloud - ain't no sunshine when they're gone... Err yeah, got carried away there.

Close Ups

Big bro gave me a proper 'grown ups' digital SLR camera - Nikon D50 - thanks bro :) I've never owned a camera that takes amazing pictures and such great close ups...

This is a Schleich toy figure, I want a dinosaur to place in my plant pot...

...They make great display props

Old BT phone (yeah I know it needs dusting!). I prefer vintage stuff.

A fragrance I bought from Fenwicks with vouchers I found!

Mmmn Garlic Sauce from a fast food joint - 'It's really superb'! (It really isn't!). Looks kind of retro, no?

How Bloody Exciting!

It's always exciting when receiving a parcel you have been waiting for. I bought a bargain pair of vintage leather boots from Dores Vintage on Etsy for £28.00 and it finally arrived a few weeks ago...

...lovingly wrapped in gingham paper and ribbon (with a sweet handwritten note too). It was my first ever Etsy purchase and it certainly won't be my last!

I ♥ this outfit

By Vivetta

"New Shoes Again?!"

Whenever I visit my parents, my mum always looks me up and down and when she gets to my footwear she ALWAYS says "New shoes again?!" even if they're not new. Of course if they actually are new, I always deny it (especially if they were expensive... Or I lower the real price). I lie because my mum makes me feel I shouldn't be 'wasting' money on more shoes/clothes or other material things. Unless it's £10.00 or under. If I say my shoes were £30.00 she'll say "My god, I wouldn't pay five pounds for that!". Ahh my mum makes me laugh.

Once You Pop...

Why didn't I know there has been an Eley Kishimoto pop up shop in Kingly Street since September?! I'd better pop in...

!!!UPDATE 7/11/09 - I popped in, I couldn't even afford a pair of socks! Oh dear..!!!

Take Care Garnier

Up until recently I was quite often asked to provide evidence of my age when buying alcohol or cigarettes. Sometimes I would be prepared for this inquisition with my passport, sometimes not. When I wasn't prepared I would find it an inconvenience, why can't I just buy a bottle of wine when I feel like it? I would leave in a huff and feel stupid after a useless exchange of words....

Shopman: "Do you have I.D?"
Me: "No.. I'm 29"
Shopman: "I need I.D."
Me: "Do I look that young?!"
Shopman: "Yes you do"
Me: "Oh okay, well thanks for the compliment."
(Exit in a huff)

I haven't had this kind of conversation in a while, the last time was on my birthday regarding a lottery ticket. But since then I've managed to buy cigarettes without a suspicious look or even a hint of disbelief. This is not a good sign. Do you know what this means? It means I look my bloody age! I must be showing the first signs of ageing. Oh dear. The other week I somehow expected a confrontation, so I took my passport with me, but alas to no avail. Yesterday, I 'risked' buying a pack without bringing I.D, I needn't have worried! When people used to say 'you should appreciate it' I would just shrug it off and think 'yeah whatever'. Now whenever I buy a pack, I wait in anticipation to be asked THE question.

!!! UPDATE 21/10/09 - I was asked for ID when buying cigarettes today, it turns out I was actually quite annoyed about it !!!