Lil Red

Sunday is Roller Girl day, well for me anyway! My first session went reasonably well, I'm going to put that out there. I have sort of perfected the landing on your bum (which your not actually meant to do, but hey ho) You have to pick a cheek, mines the left one before you ask!

Here's me with a very excited face (#haveyoueverseenanyonemoreexcitedinyourlife? Didn't think so) Can't actually physically wait till Sunday, 4pm-6pm, Oakham Catmose Centre, check the Mean Valley Roller Derby Girls website for details.

ps: thanks Angela for my very excited face!

A little Bird told me...

A Robin to be precise, that winter was coming early this year, what a surprise there then (well not really as I do live in the glorious Great Britain where the weather has more mood swings than a person who has mood swings on a regular basis).

Not such bad news though as winter is my favourite time of year. Hot Lattes in rustic tea rooms, with my big Norwegian cardigan and fur lined boots!
This winter I'm loving the heritage, fetish, sequin textured look. It's a bit like that episode from 'Friends' when Joey dresses up in all of Chandlers clothes, who new that layering technique would catch on (obviously in a more sophisticated look, no offence Joey).

1. DKNY A/W 2011 2. Dries Van Noten A/W 2011 3. Giles A/W 2011 4. Henrik Vibskov A/W 2011 5. Pringle A/W 2011 6. Proenza Schouler A/W 2011.

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My 1960's Penny's Boots!!!

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Sunflowers in Autumn

I know I'm a little early seeing as we have still got Halloween, Christmas, New Year, My Birthday but I thought I could totally talk about Rodarte's Spring/Summer 2012 collection... Well I have already seen selection boxes and even Easter eggs (Granted the Easter eggs were probably last years at 3 for 50p).

Even though I'm already getting that fresh red nose feeling when I wake up and look outside the window, with the leaves falling in the hundreds of burnt yellows, rust and dirt coloured parachutes, I can't help but have felt a little excitement when trying to find this winter new fur lined boots to long over and have the daydreams I have of snowy Wales.
However seeing in this months Vogue Rodartes collection of sunflower, embroidered, secret garden, floral smelling, whimsicalness, I again felt a little flurry of excitement!

Deja Vu when looking at the women dressed in meadow. From the 1920's embellishment to Tom Brigance 1952 Designed Halterneck, Emilio Pucci's psychedelic 1960's prints to Celia Birtwell's 1970's floral madness to Geoffrey Beene's 1980's evening wear!

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Vintage Fashion - Zandra Rhodes

Geniuses these designers all are and top marks for Rodarte! A collection that has brought the best out in almost every era of iconic fashion.

S/S 2011 Rodarte

A/W @ That Indie Look

Orange the colour of my hair, i like orange, i like Autumn! I love the clothes we have to snuggle up into, heritage, colour, welsh wool.

It seems that this A/W has taken a very seasonal approach never have i seen before a collection of clothes that has has sleeves and fur hems attached to so quickly! Even though the 70's still rules the roost when coming into next season as it's basically the longer versions of what we wore in the summer, pussy bow blouses with sleeves and tasseled hems on capes. The 1960's also makes a comeback with mini dresses worn over turtle necks and fur coats over PVC fetish.

Here's a look at what That Indie Look can inspire to inspire you with your A/W outfits, from colour to 70's, 60's to tailoring! We have it sorted :)

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1. Red 1970s dress a must this winter, looks great with either tights and boots or with show stopping heels!
2. 1970's Black pleated dress a perfect outfit for the works Christmas do!
3. I love the 1950's Susan Drake tartan dress, i'm all up for the heritage this winter wear with contrasting tartan accessories.
4. Wear with cashmere turtle necks for that on the trend look!

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1. Wonderful vintage Pringle tweed jacket either go all out with a tweed trousers or you could wear it with skinnies. 

2. I love this it's like a body warmer and cape all in one! What more could you want...

3. Polka dot's oh so in and oh so chic, this blouse is no exception.

4. 1970's Welsh wool skirt perfect with pussy bow blouses.

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Couldn't resist not putting these jumpers up i'm a sucker for all things chunky... knitwear that is and this reindeer Nordic jumper is just adorable!!

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Roll Up Roll Up....

Get your skates on The Mean Valley Roller Girls are here to Whip It, in real life. 

Training will initially take place in Oakham on Sundays at Catmose sports centre.
Our first session is the 25th September at 10am to 12pm, and is open to all.


All information including map & terms and conditions, can be found on the Mean Valley Roller Girls webpage! 


I can't wait for my pin up girl tattoo man!

Choose Life?

I'm in a philosophical mood today, i was yesterday too. I have stopped smoking for two days, i have began to wonder how others look at life & i'm reading about how a woman is perceived through the eyes of God. Don't quite know why this mood has came over me possibly something to do with the Missing Curtain being all dark and mysterious or could be the lack of nicotine?

The weather doesn't know if it's coming or going with sunshine today for the Stamford Burghley Horse Trials, well that's stole my custom for today, possibly?

Emma has got me all excited for the Roller Derby, even though growing in success in the UK it's BIG in America, so couldn't resist putting up these 1960's American Cheer leader jumpers. Not like that has anything to do with Roller Derby but it's the closest thing i have!

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Enjoy the sunshine today!