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It's Chrrristmaaas!

This is my 2009 Christmas effort. Some might say lame, most would say tacky. The fake tree compliments the fake flowers, no? Shame you can't see the effective sparkly lights, I didn't know which setting to use on the camera - can you capture the sparkle on camera? Hopefully I'll learn by next christmas.

I ♥ Etsy

I am addicted, this US site has so much amazing vintage and is sooo cheap compared to the vintage shops over here. Even with shipping included! These are my latest finds..

These leather boots came first in the post...

..Then the pretty buttercream sweater with peter pan collar...

...Next was this cute lil' googly owl brooch..

..This leather belt I got for £5.00 (inc shipping)!!! Dirt cheap..

..The gold Maria star necklace I got made was a bargain too...

...Last to arrive - my musical notes sweater, ♪ ♫ ♪ ♬...

BIG

We received a delivery at work today - around 10 BIG boxes. I'm not even exaggerating when I emphasise the word 'big' with big bold capital letters. Let's say each box was about the size and weight of a BIG chest of drawers. So anyway, thankfully our security man helped take the boxes in while the delivery man watched. It was just me and another girl at work today - the other 2 girls were off sick (well that's another story!). I popped my head outside to see how many boxes were left, the delivery man standing in the doorway of his van spotted me "HEY YOU! Come here and help!" He shouts. What a horrid man I thought to myself as I walked towards the van frowning at him. "Why don't you carry some boxes? Do you expect me to do it? I just deliver" He says impolitely, I look at him holding my arms open and shout back "DO I LOOK LIKE I CAN CARRY THESE BOXES???" it's plain to see I don't have the physical strength to carry the boxes, seriously! Let's make this clear - I'm not one of those girls who is worried about chipping her nails or getting her top dirty, I'll get stuck in and do what I have to do if I can, but this man was expecting me to lift these BIG boxes by myself - while he just watched, what an a***hole. The security man who talks like Rocky backed me up and told the man to just stop talking and help him at least take the boxes out of the van, he did so, begrudgingly. Grrr!

Day of the Dead

On November 1st and 2nd, the Mexicans celebrate the Day of the Dead (All Soul's Day). Rather than it being a sombre event usually associated with death, it has more of a 'family reunion' atmosphere with bright colours - pinks, yellows, greens, orange - you name it... Like a sweet shop explosion! When I was at school we did a project about this, I remember being fascinated with the amazing colours and vibrant decoration used for this occasion like the joyous little skeleton figures - calacas (Tim Burton's characters in Nightmare Before Christmas are very calaca-like), the sugar skulls and artwork. It's a technicolour halloween!

A sugar skull mound - yes you can eat it!

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 !!!