We had a lovely time at the Vintage Fair in Manchester this weekend, and met some lovely people. Here are a few pictures from the day...
Monday, 19 April 2010
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
Style Icon - Emma Pillsbury
Being a closet Gleek, I have long been admiring a certain character's style. And no, it's not Mr Schue and his dodgy barnet, it is the fabulous Miss Pillsbury and her prim, retro inspired look that gets me going! Instead of trying to guide the teens through their troubled love lives, something she is hardly a role model for, McKinley High's guidance counsellor should be doling out advice on how to dress like a lady at every turn, something she does with finesse and a quirky twist.
Reasons to love Miss Pillsbury-
1. She's a woman of morals - she adores Mr Schue but won't interfere with his marriage to the crazy Terri.
2. Jayma Mays, who plays the part, auditioned by singing 'Touch-A, Touch-A, Touch-A Me' from the fabulous Rocky Horror Picture Show.
3. She makes having OCD seem almost cool, with her obsessive cleaning regime and preoccupation with germs. This is the acceptable face of those weird quirks that we all have!
4. In a show full of pretty young things, Miss Pillsbury shows that ladylike elegance will always win out over short skirts and, er, cheerleading costumes in the style stakes.
5. She is part of one of the happiest, jolliest, most refreshing shows to land on our tv screens for many a year - Glee adds a touch of sunshine to my Monday evenings!
Glee's costume designer Lou Eyrich says of her iconic look, "We wanted to make her look like everything’s so neat — perfectly ironed and tucked-in shirts with matching belts, shoes and pins. We wanted to make her stand out from the other teachers. She’s always so happy and excited, so we wanted her outfits to represent that sunny disposition. In the pilot, we made her look much more teacher-y. Now we're having more fun with her character, keeping her bright and unusual. Quirky is the word. Emma’s also always in stacked Mary Janes or T-strap heels. It takes the outfit down from being too stylish or too sexy. It makes her look prim and almost old-fashioned."
Reasons to love Miss Pillsbury-
1. She's a woman of morals - she adores Mr Schue but won't interfere with his marriage to the crazy Terri.
2. Jayma Mays, who plays the part, auditioned by singing 'Touch-A, Touch-A, Touch-A Me' from the fabulous Rocky Horror Picture Show.
3. She makes having OCD seem almost cool, with her obsessive cleaning regime and preoccupation with germs. This is the acceptable face of those weird quirks that we all have!
4. In a show full of pretty young things, Miss Pillsbury shows that ladylike elegance will always win out over short skirts and, er, cheerleading costumes in the style stakes.
5. She is part of one of the happiest, jolliest, most refreshing shows to land on our tv screens for many a year - Glee adds a touch of sunshine to my Monday evenings!
Glee's costume designer Lou Eyrich says of her iconic look, "We wanted to make her look like everything’s so neat — perfectly ironed and tucked-in shirts with matching belts, shoes and pins. We wanted to make her stand out from the other teachers. She’s always so happy and excited, so we wanted her outfits to represent that sunny disposition. In the pilot, we made her look much more teacher-y. Now we're having more fun with her character, keeping her bright and unusual. Quirky is the word. Emma’s also always in stacked Mary Janes or T-strap heels. It takes the outfit down from being too stylish or too sexy. It makes her look prim and almost old-fashioned."
Minimum Mouse picks for a Pillsbury inspired look- you can click to shop!
Friday, 2 April 2010
Happy Easter!
I always enjoy easter time, not least because it means that my birthday is just around the corner, but also because it means that spring has sprung, and we get to feast on chocolate eggs! We're off down to Wales for a well earned rest this weekend, but before I go, here are some lovely Easter shopping picks from the treasure trove of creativity that is Etsy. You can click them and get shopping. Enjoy!
Thursday, 1 April 2010
Created In Birmingham
(picture courtesy of Created In Birmingham)
Today I popped up to the city centre - no, not for a sneaky spot of shopping, though I was tempted - to drop off some jewellery at the fabulous new Created In Birmingham shop. I was really excited that they wanted to sell my jewellery, as this is such an exciting idea! Created In Birmingham began in 2006, as a blog documenting the arts and culture of the second city, it has gained a loyal and strong following, and now has it's own shop. Occupying a prime spot in the Bulling, opposite the Apple Shop, this little haven from the big brand names is a gem in the truest sense of the word. Just when you think you have seen everything in the Bullring a hundred times before, the shop surprises you by containing only stuff that has been created in the region (as the name would suggest!). They have all kinds of stuff on offer, from books to handbags, clothing to photography, and the shop has a really friendly vibe, with a coffee table and sofas at the back and lots of bohemian types milling around.
I have a small selection of jewellery on offer there, hopefully more if it goes down well! Whether or not the shop will be a long term fixture appears yet to be decided, but I really hope it does as it breathes a well needed blast of fresh air into Birmingham city centre, a place hardly known for its independant shopping opportunities. So if you live locally, be sure to pop down and check it out!
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