a very british summer

orla kiely is an irish designer based in london, with a fantastical shop in covent garden. i don't own any of it (although i am VERY tempted to go for one of the dresses which is £150... in the sale) but LOOK. the socks and shoes look is essentially what i am renowned for (as well as my tights. clearly my feet/legs get more attention than i do) and i love her signature patterns.

the reason british people drink tea all year round is because there is no need to have cold drinks. it is always mild.

yet i am heading off to the seaside until next weekend; armed with disposable cameras, elle collections and a big carpet bag. And an optimistic bikini :|

if you want to keep up with what i'm doing, just follow me on twitter.

see you in a week (:

(and if that dress is still available in my size upon my return, i may have to make a purchase...)

Read more

you're a stone fox

kirsten dunst in virgin suicides, directed by sofia coppola, my own screen caps

a word of advice, this probably isn't the best film to watch at four in the morning.

ps, do any of you know brighton well? i'll be there next week, and it'd be nice if any of you could recommend some nice things to do during the day (don't worry, i'm sorted for the nighttimes, having older friends helps occasionally!). either leave a comment or email me (rebecca (dot) cohen (at) hotmail (dot) co (dot) uk) - thank you! i should be able to get another post in before i leave (:

Read more

starbucks is a glorified babysitter

outtake, close up and words

The remains of an unwitting cover up

Blown across the stage.

Last night's curtain,

a rain shower,

Has hidden everything else.

The performers slumber in reality,

Art for art's sake

They care not for the intricacies of regularity

Stirring already

black. grey. navy. white.

Dampened nighttime misdeeds.

I don't really like posting my poetry here, but some people said they'd like to see more (and my friend said he liked it)

Today there was drama at work (involving two resigned policemen), I went to a BBC recording of Jarvis Cocker and Steven Merchant, and I currently have a wagamamas baby.

dress (worn as tee); new look kids. belt; charity shop. cardigan; charity shop. skirt; american apparel. nail polish; nail inc (it had been on for a day, and I can't be bothered to edit photos today)

I did have a "proper" outfit shot (+long socks and boots) but I decided against posting. You're not missing out on much.

Read more

serendipity is life

These photos were taken last year.

This is the Starbucks in the Oxford Street Foyles. We indulged in the Chocolate Indulgence cake, and were most upset at its passing.

She's in Paris right now, and has upgraded to macaroons!

(I've been pathetically bad in terms of blogs of late. Barely replying to comments/reading those I follow. Life is distracting me, but after I meet up with a friend tomorrow, I will definitely catch up. Thanks for the feedback as well, more about my exciting life coming up. Sarcastic wit abound.)

EDIT:

I keep forgetting to put these here (because I'm in inept), but thank-you (:

From Fenny:

From Ruby&Siel and winter:

I have to say what I like the most about my own blog....

The notoriety, of course.

Read more

This is a story of a girl who turned out wrong, because she only loved things that couldn’t love her back

{lula's tumblr and myfdb}

Hannah Murray by Clare Shilland

Hannah Murray is better known as fictional character Cassie Ainsworth from Skins. Cassie is very quote-able.

This is one of my favourite televisual moments

ps. I don't know what people want to see here.... More outfit posts? More about me? More writing? Yeah... if you have any ideas, just let me know in a comment. (:

Read more

albert

Albert is bright pink, and has things that look like pencil shavings down his front. Albert has also never been out of my house...

First attempt at a fishtail plait too.

The Luella sticker was part of my eighteenth birthday present, part of my shrine already.

And take a look at this piece of excitement!!!

Shirt; Luella via Outnet. Shorts; Miss Selfridge. Fishtail plait; minutes of entertainment

Read more

antonym

change:

This is what I do instead of going out (which translates as "I paint". A few people asked if I painted this, the answer is "yes")

I can't be bothered to finish it, but I felt the blog needed a bit of a change.

And if you live in Essex, I recommend the chocolate brownie from Abigail's. I can't quite explain in words (or the amount of texts I sent about it) how good it is.

preserve:

{click photos for sources}

My persistent love for Luella is continuing despite the company going under. Between theoutnet.com and ebay I have obtained two blouses and a keyring.

Should I just make a shrine to her?

Read more

crickets aren't nocturnal

{source}

so i spent three days in a field on one of the hottest weekends of the year so far, so i would have died if i'd worn a cape like werbowy (above)

there's nothing quite like stumbling through long grass when your torch runs out of battery.

EDIT: Just changed the host for the images, so hopefully you should be able to see them now! Sorry about that

EDITEDIT: re-hosted images. third time lucky??? (blogger, sort it out)

Read more

five o' clock in the morning

Some recent (ish) entries.

And a special mention goes out to Paintshop Pro. Without your blur tool, this entry wouldn't have been possible.

(And massive love to all those who know who the plan pony is ♥)

Read more