Take a Bow

I adore this girl's look, the cute bow and thigh high wedges are truely devine!

Loving Libby

A night out with the gorgeous Libby is always tons of fun and last night was no exception! Lubby!!!!!

Chalky goodness

This is my super special friends Felicity's amazing new blog, she is the master at spotting objects and images of outstanding beauty! Love her!

http://chalkdesign.tumblr.com/ 

Bristol's finest?

I was incredibly excited to be asked to feature in the special Valentines issue of the Bristol Evening Post's 'My Wardrobe' style feature. Along came the jolly photographer to our offices two weeks ago to snap me in one of TruffleShuffle's finest heart print tees, befitting the occasion. After asking a few short and sweet questions, all was ready to go and I was left to wait for the big reveal on Saturday the 12th! Here I am alongside a mini collection of clothing picked out by The Bristol Evening Post's team, a guide on how to re-create my look!

It's been a mad old month for it, I can't wait to check out my interview in Draper's next month too!

A few geeky shots

So, as i was at the Thekla I couldnt resist taking a few snaps. Such an amazing array of people with unique and quirky style and such a facinating venue (The Thekla is a boat!). Here's a few hazy moments from the night!

Gigs galore!

This month has been all about the music! Seeing live music is normally such a treat for me so I was February couldnt come round soon enough! The first gig was at the Thekla, Chapel Club. I only recently came across this band through a recommendation from my gigging pal Fran and I absolutely fell in love with the dreamy song 'Surfacing'.

Wrapped in warmth - the Turban

The unlikely trend which is adorning the heads of those in the know this chilly season, is the Turban. Whether a headband or a hat, this is the way to keep your tresses protected from the damp air and keep your noggin warm and toasty! I amanged to find a lovely one in TK Maxx today which I can't wait to wear. Famous style icons, Bianca Jagger and Sophia Loren fashioned the trend back in the sixties and seventies, it gives the modern day outfit a real vintage edge!

Beads, Buttons, Bows and Braids, ahh Hobbycraft Heaven...

So, as I love black and white movies and Grandads music collection, I guess it's only right i should be into other granny-like pursuits! Today I hot-footed my way over to Hobbycraft, my head full of creative ideas and projects. I have been only once before but I always get a bit overexcited when I visit. It really is heaven for crafting wannabes such as myself! With row upon row of beads, braids, threads, wool, paper crafting materials, sewing essentials, there is even a section for baking with wonderful muffin tins and cake moulds. I must visit more often (or maybe not, the temptation is just too much!) I had to take some pictures of this amazing emporium...

I came back with a little selection of beads and wire (all in the bargain bucket too!) so am planning a new piece of jewellery, not quite sure what it will be yet, but I can't wait to get started! Here's something I made a few months back, took ages to sew them flipping beads, but I do wear it lots and lots!

Warsaw Concerto and a cuppa!

Sometimes there is nothing more I like to do than cosy on down on the sofa with a mug of Earl Grey tea and a toasty blanket, watching old black and white movies. I came across this beautiful piece of music when I was about 5, listening to my grandparents record collection and fell completely in love. It comes from the movie Dangerous Moonlight and now, just because it's such a wonderful score, this film is next on my list! I really hope it's as good as the music though...

Bread & Butter

I only got as far as breakfast (highly important) in my last blog, so now I'm going to tell you all about the marvelous day we had in Berlin. We attend the Bread & Butter trade show twice a year and its a fab place to meet up with existing suppliers and see the new collections. It's also a fab opportunity to spot brand new exciting brands. Always a great source of inspiration and what a show they put on this year! Set in the old (discussed) Tempelhof Airport in Berlin, the venue still has all it's original features intact. All the old signage, baggage conveyor belt and check in desks are all there and this time the theme was the Art Deco 20's.

After we had checked in with our passports and special Bread & Butter boarding passes we zig-zagged our way through the numerous stands and caught up with Amplified, Chunk, Zound Industries, Chaser LA and a ton of other brands.

The design expertise which goes into the stands is often pretty astounding, I got pretty snap happy and picked out my fave features...

There was also a whole mountain of new and exciting brands showing, with some really beautiful stands, these were a fab insight into what the high street will be offering this Spring Summer.

 Kling

 Traffic People

 

DiKsi

The next visit is scheduled for July, I'm looking forward to lots of yummy knits and cosy layering pieces... x