The ghost of an image, it's just fleeting glimpses, you're there then you're gone.

What I'm Wearing; Cape Blouse - Topshop . . . Skirt - thrifted . . . Cardigan - H&M . . . Rose Quartz Necklace - Diva at Miss Selfidge . . . Boots - New Look.

I did another photo shoot in the woods at the weekend. My photography cwk deadline is next Friday and oh boy have I got a lot of editing to do...

Uhh, I don't really like the first photo (sorry, I have no clue why I look so angry) but it's the only one with my cardigan off and I wanted to show you the cape sleeves of my new blouse. I've wanted it since November but they've only just released the petite version.
Ooh what with that beautiful rose blush colour, delicate sheer fabric and adorable peter pan collar - it literally screamed "buy me!"
(Literally? ... no, not literally, clothes don't talk to me, that's just, erm, insane... yeah, 'cuz talking to yourself is completely normal...)

Anywhoo, if you're wondering about how I achieved the 'smokey effect' on the above photos, then come a little closer my friends and I shall disclose the secret (of the universe?! ...umm, no.)
If you really wanna know, you'll have to come a little closer...

Little bit more...

WOW, ok that's too close...

Brace yourself, 'cuz this will blow your mind (or not, who knows) ...Ready?


Baby Powder.


DUN-DUN-DUNNNN! ... ok that was pretty anti-climactic.
But yes, baby powder, that's the answer (to the universe?! ... What? NO. What's wrong with you?? ... Wooow, don't want to go down that route...)

Today's Anthem: "Woodcat" by Tunng.


(p.s. If you'd like, you can see my previous experiment with the baby powder effect in this post here.)

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Where all the children left without a trace, only to come back as pure as gold

I did a photo shoot with my lovely friend Tyne in the college studio space recently. I haven't edited all the photos yet as I've had to make a slight compromise with the levitation shots. I forgot to take a backing shot so now I have to add an artificial background, which will probably compromise the quality of the final images, (all because of my utter ditziness, but what is life without these little challenges, eh?)
Her hair looks gorgeous in the middle shot, it kinda reminds me of that 'make a swisssh' advert by Pantene... to be honest, it was one of those spontaneous photos that I didn't really plan, so I guess being ridiculously unorganized can have it's perks, tehe.

Today's Anthem: "The Adventure" by Angels & Airwaves.

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I've been counting on the wrong things, to make life feel alright

Ohhh, I am immensely miffed off right now (that's the nice way to put it anyway) I bought a new coat yesterday, overjoyed and basking in it's utter perfection, I happened to stumble onto the website this evening and see they've halved the price! *sighs in exasperation*
Uhh, still, I adore my coat in all it's oxblood glory, it's just frustrating... beautiful, but frustrating.



Rant aside, I've gota admire the aesthetics of the coat; the colour contrast is just glorious (conveniently enough my two favourite colours at the moment), the double breasted gold buttons (which hold a certain resemblance to the doorknobs on my wardrobe... aha, it feels like this coat was made for me ;) oh and not overlooking the coat's general structure, which is in my view, utterly endearing. It's a swing coat; the style of which was very popular in the late 50s / early 60s, it's classic shape and generous fit (brilliant to go over layering in the cold weather) and the gentle swinging motion it makes as I move actually makes me want to skip with childlike glee, tehehe.

...Ahh, you know what? I don't regret a thing, I love this coat!
In the words of Jessie J' "Why is everybody so serious? Money can't buy us happiness!" ... maybe not, but clothes sure can ;)

(p.s. comments are turned off for this post 'cuz I'm still so backlogged, but I plan on posting again tomorrow, so until then, TTFN!)

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Black & White.

What I'm Wearing; Bowler hat - H&M . . . Peter Pan collar dress - topshop . . . Lace crop top - New Look . . . Tulle tutu - Clothes Show Live . . . Black Satchel - Next . . . Grey socks - Peacocks

Hello there blogosphere...

Well I've had an eventful day; after staying up until 6am this morning (completing my art coursework 'cuz the dreaded deadline was today) I am now sat in a zombie-like state, staring at the TV, wondering when (if ever) my powers of telepathy will surface and spare me those energy-draining 3 steps from the sofa to the remote... oh it's just tragic, really. I've had a grand total of 3.5 hrs sleep yet I've been in a surprisingly good mood all day, thanks to the wonders of caffeine I guess.

I have no clue when I took these outfit photos to be honest, but they've been sat in my drafts folder for a while and I thought it would be a shame not to post them, who doesn't love a bit of lace and a good old' peter pan collar after all?

Alrighty then I'm off to catch some much needed zzz's, 'til next time lovelies ;)

Today's Anthem: "Your body is a machine" by The Good Natured.

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Gingerbread Earrings.

Just a quick update... I wanted to show you these adorable little earrings I bought last week (@ Claire's Accessories). They're the magnetic kind because I don't have pierced ears. To be honest the magnets pinch a bit if I wear them for too long... oh but they were just too cute to resist! (I would say they're 'sweet' but it's probably a little cliché, tehe)

I've been really weighed down with coursework stress lately that I've broken that unwritten taboo of not updating in over a week, so I really must apologise for neglecting you beautiful people and your ever so beautiful blogs. I should be back on blogger by Tuesday (after my art deadline) and will start replying to comments again then, but for now I've gota bury myself in my sketchbook... 'til then TTFN!

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