three lions

And this is about as far as my support for England has gone so far. I'm slightly ashamed of myself, I was excited about the prospect of the World Cup and then realism got the better of me as deep down I know that once half time arrives I'm ready to give up watching and do something else. I'm off to a BBQ at my Dad's house this afternoon so let's see how my stamina goes. The gentle thud of tennis rackets at Wimbledon is far more my bag..

More posts soon I promise!

loot

heads up; my eBay items end tomorrow!
crop tops, loafers, cord shorts, 90s towelling sweaters, nom nom nom.

have a look here

ps, international shipping!

festival season

rachel comey crochet top, lipstick in 'media' by mac, monki savannah shorts, olympus trip 35 camera, rachel comey baron t-strap shoes

monki 'ninni tee' in white melange (on sale), weekday 'grass pant's in charcoal, asos 'hannah' sandals, asos canvas mix satchel

festival season is in full swing with glastonbury celebrating it's 40th anniversary this weekend. I live just a few miles down the road and the hot, dry weather we've been having can only spell good things for a mud-free weekend. and so here is some outfit inspiration if you'll be heading down or have any festivals on the cards for this summer. aside from the obvious like wellies and a lightweight mac don't forget babywipes and dry shampoo. and big litre bottles of water. and leave your demin cut offs at home. for real, if you do that you'll be the only one not wearing them and I shall salute you for it.

born in the usa

ashley smith by roberta ridolfi

It's just as interesting to observe the changing trend in models as it is the changing trend in the clothes we wear. boobs and teeth are GO!

tati cotliar

Tati Cotliar is fast becoming my new model crush. Her off-duty style reminds me of Iekeliene Stange's but perhaps that's only because they share the ability to stray away from the all black forumla. I have also only recently made the link that all along she has been the inspiration behind me growing out my roots; after she covered the front of a Topshop zine with her prominent two-tone hair. Here are some of her 'favouries':

Film: Manhattan by Woody Allen
Band/artist: Pink Floyd, John Coltrane, Serge Gainsbourg
Colour: "Any colour you like"
Place: Tilcara, in the north of Argentina
Person: Groucho Marx, Syd Barrett, Albert Camus, Diane Keaton in Annie Hall, Johnny depp in Edward Scissorhands, Salvador Dali
Book: L'étranger by Albert Camus

image: Otto Vankerkhove
favourites from: Milly Mcmahon

david mackenzie

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, PA

Thank you for:

Introducing me to Harold and Maude and Tilda Swinton.
Reading me The Twits, Danny the Champion of The World, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory at bedtime.
Your rude jokes.
Passing on those thick eyebrows and long legs.
Not passing on your strangely long second toe.
Teaching me patience (you didn't do this intentionally, sometimes your company requires it.)
Too many nights beside bonfires to keep track of.
Too many spiders removed from my bedroom to keep track of.
Insisting we live in a caravan. I now realise how much I loved those years.
All of those guinea pigs when I was 4.
Teaching me to love storms rather than fear them.
Really good hugs.

Love you, man.

vie heroique

I can't wait to see the Serge Gainsbourg biopic Vie Heroique. Sadly no release date for the UK as of yet while it continues it's tour of the film festivals.

Another title to be added to that genre of fashionable films, we can expect very authentic incarnations of some of Birkin's memorable outfits (think her revealing crochet mini and shopping basket combo) and Gainsbourg's mannerisms down to a tee thanks to Eric Elmosnino.

shopping basket search

I'm glad I didn't hit 'bid' on any of those wicker shopping baskets I scouted on eBay last week, because last night whilst sprawled on the sofa I spotted this out of the corner of my eye. it's incredible how items around the house can become invisible with familiarity. this has been lying around for years and was used for small trowels and other gardening tools.

It was my first shift back at Topshop today and before leaving I emptied the contents of my totebag into it. my book, topshop lanyard, some make up, a notepad and pen, my camera.. (the heavy necessities that one day when plagued with back problems I'll regret). Though
Jane Birkin was the obvious inspiration, I felt more like Little Red Riding Hood when I also added Vanilla Rainbow cakes to my load. I made them last night to share with the girls on my floor but in truth myself and Jo ended up gobbling most of them up at lunchtime.

I do recommend carrying a basket. Purely because it's a nice change that forces me to use a bag as a bag rather than a comfort blanket. I'm guilty of that habit of holding onto the strap of my bag to counteract the 'what on earth do I do with my hands?' feeling whilst walking down the street on down days. With a sturdy wooden handle there is no option but to swing it from your arms and adopt good posture.

new listings

some new listings up on eBay:

High Waisted Brown Cord Shorts

Small Leather Loafers

1970s Towel Sweater

See also:

90s Patterned Crop Top
Suede Green Loafers

style notes for the guys

1. robert redford in 'all the president's men' 2. uten silo wall holder by dorothee becker
3. nuclear testing in the nevada desert 4. spike jonze directing meryl streep in 'adaptation'
5. paintbrushes 6. thomas mars 7. martin sheen and sissy spacek in 'badlands' 8. a treehouse