Nights at the Circus...

Every September the Circus comes to my neighbourhood. Like many things in life, I prefer the idea of the circus to the actual circus itself:

Glitter Eyeliner by Barry M

Silver glitter purse, from Deux Lux

Betsey Johnson, at Nordstorm

Tassel tights from Bebaroque

Blue Skinny braces, from Topman

Lucite pendant from KidViscous

Karen Walker, jacket and belt at Creatures of Comfort

Anglomania, Guitar Jacket at Net-a-porter

Honey Bunny, Ruffle Dress at ASOS

Vintage Seal necklace, from Pinkbird

What does circus glamour convey? To me anything tailored, over-sized details like buttons and bows, ruffles, glitter, sequins, lame, velvet and the odd ostrich feather or two,

Bright colours (usually but not always primary like red or yellow) and motifs like stars, horses,lions,tigers, seals and clowns (if you're feeling brave or just like scaring people).

Above all it is playful and spontaneous with subtle hints at Victorian tailoring and the glitz of 1920's cabaret.

Pssst, I'm a history student (please don't tell anyone)

WOW so We're a Coutorture Must read! I'm so chuffed. they even gave me a nice badge to past here----------------------------------------------->

Also, I've added a new feature at the top of the side bar, 'Drool on This'

It will change daily and will basically be something pretty that has caught my eye or something that reflects a current trend.

But the main subject of this post is that I've got to buckle down and start my bloody history/archaeology thesis. This means that I will not be able to post as frequently as I would like but thankfully the lovely Soraya has an entire schedule of exciting posts lined up so you will never be short on something to read.

Here is a (fantasy) history student/archaeologist look that I whipped up on Polyvore:

Yes, we do love Indiana Jones (in secret of course!)

Gorgeous boots from Jill Stuart Autumn/08

Laser-cut lucite necklace from Emma Brite

My Heart Is A Lumberjack!

Hello Everyone!

First and foremost I would like to say I am very excited to be part of the Glowing Doll blog with my best friend Dan ... but before I get all nostalgic on your asses about our high school days, here is my first entry:

Plaid is timeless and wonderful and is experiencing a huge resurgence in popularity these days. Here are a few of my favorite plaid dresses by one of my favorite designers, Alexander McQueen. They are from his Fall 2006 Ready-to-Wear collection and for those of us who are familiar with his work this is also the infamous show with the Kate Moss hologram as the finale.

Sex and the City fans of Carrie's style might also recognise this McQueen plaid gown worn by Sarah Jessica Parker to the Costume Institute Gala. For those of us who love plaid but want something a bit more casual there are great little jackets in Gwen Stephani's L.A.M.B line.

And there are more affordable (albeit less glamorous) dresses at Urban Outfitters online, like this red flannel shirt dress and Volcom jumper (both priced at $48). Vintage finds are my favorites and are always fabulous if they are tailored to fit you ... so keep your eyes open because plaid is on the rise. I began my love affair with plaid back in the 90's and my heart is a lumberjack so I've never looked back.

Your purveyor of plaid,

MFS.

That Swan Dress

I finally found those pics of my friend Soraya (this blogs new co-author) dressed as Bjork last Halloween:

(I really think only Bjork and Soraya could pull this look off)

An homage to the Tacky-tourist:




I heart London (even if it rains all the time!) at Lazyoaf.co.uk

Loop NYC tote bag at Urbanoutfitters.com , Anatomical T-shirt at Snorgtees.com
(Each letter on the tote is actually a zip-pouch!)



Badge at Lazyoaf.co.uk , Decole piggy bank at Cutelikecherries.co.uk


J'aime Paris Sweatshirt and T-shirt at Lazyoaf.co.uk


Cloth covered photo albums at Lazyoaf.co.uk

Redbubble T-shirts

I've got a little shop set up on Redbubble. I started it before my Etsy shop and after selling just one greeting card I sort of abandoned it and turned to Etsy.

But just 2 hours ago somebody bought on of my t-shirts on Redbubble! I don't know who it was (Redbubble keep this secret) but they have made me so happy!

I sell T-shirts in my Etsy shop too but most of the Redbubble T-shirts are exclusive to Redbubble (I just couldn't be bothered to upload the designs to my Etsy shop!)

Introducing...

My Best Friend Soraya has now been added as a co-author to this blog. You will notice her profile on the right, MFS ( stands for 'my friend Soraya').


She is cute, tiny and an art-student - what more do you need?


She is also the lady who bought the lumberjack-plaid coat from H&M 3 winters ago:

(I am currently trying to dig up the pic of her dressed as Bjork one Halloween - swan dress and all!).