Promotion of the Non-Self Kind...

A lovely friend & valued member of the FHT hybrid pub quiz team has set up a little etsy shop going by the name of The Emporium. Selling super cute necklaces to make the likes of Urban Outfitters and Topshop blush with embarrassment that they didn't come up with these ideas first. I thought the 3rd Years would appreciate the 'God Save The Queen' necklace above.

I myself? Well after a birthday spent at Chester Zoo it's got to be the zebra. Get clicking quick though, these are all one offs and we don't want tears to be shed if you're the sort to get emotionally attached to items of clothing.

J.

Down The Middle...

A girl in school once described my hair as 'Very 1995'. I was 12. It was 1996. Even then, the 'cutting' remarks of an opinionated pre-teen couldn't sway me from those centre parted locks & I have felt my way edging back to the straight line and loosely hanging curtains that it creates. Just no references to that other staple of the 90s...the boyband, Ok?

J.

Bloomers..

The best rose print I ever did see! I could have been tasteful & opted for the t-shirt or the dress, but these trousers look far more fun. I could have really done with a Charlotte when trying to navigate the checkout of a Swedish website though..click click..no idea!

Permanent Vacation

J.

Spell Check...

So, thanks to a little spelling error in the listings I managed to secure these better-than-Chloes (I don't need to tell you where..I think 'listings' gave it away) before anyone else noticed! Let's juts hope they fit or else there will be tears and insoles. I'm almost hoping it's a cold Summer so I don't have to let the ankle boot habit go just yet.

J.

Benefits...

This kind of makes me want to stay dark. Currently searching everywhere for more sheer things & the white is looking tempting!

J.

Back To School...

OK, so it's not going to be one of the most original purchases, but there's something about a new 'school' term that leaves me wanting a tan, book sized satchel. The excitement of a new pencil case and set of colured gel pens doesn't really have the same allure once you've exited your teens, but a little something else can no doubt do a similar trick. For once Ebay won't be my first port of call (I know, I can hear your audible gasps from the other end of the country) as they are starting to get a little pricey, but a school outfitters might come up with the goods.

J.

Oui...

I can not speak a word of French, but I'm currently convincing myself that the more French things I'm surrounded by, the easier it will be to learn (I have excellent logic). So I'm covering myself in La Roche-Posay, eating brioche and reading Jalouse, it makes me feel more intelligent even if I am just looking at the pictures!

J.

Tassels, Twirls, & Top-Hats

This year's London Burlesque Festival has just had its glittering closing party, and as expected the four night event, hosted by Chaz Royal, was a sparkling success; showcasing Britain's best and brightest burlesque and variety performers, as well as some of the most promising up-and-comers.

Performers included:

Stella Plumes

Roxy Velvet

Equador the Wizard

Miss Dolly Blowup

... to name but a few.

For more information on Burlesque in London visit The Ministry of Burlesque.

V.

.. A Little More of Mrs O

Right in between G20 meetings, Nato gatherings in Strasbourg, and financial recession; I love that someone keeps their eyes on what's important.

Such as Mrs O wearing Alaia when visiting France.

Cx