August 2009

DIY – Jersey Spaghetti Necklace Scarf

31 August 2009

Last week I wrote about the fabulous Kapow Wow Objects, and in particular my favourite piece the black spaghetti necklace. Sadly the chances of me having £120 to spend on a scarf are pretty small right now, so I decided to have a go at making one myself. At a Boot Fair this morning I [...]

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Late Summer Lovin’

28 August 2009

Whilst Autumn is just around the corner, and thoughts of cosy scarves and ankle boots have started to sneak into my mind in reality the sun has pretty much only just started shining here and my Summer wardrobe is still very much the main feature. It’s August Bank Holiday weekend, peak BBQ season and ideal [...]

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Ethical Design Spotlight – Kapow Wow Objects

27 August 2009

With materials selected from thrift shops and flea markets Mia Morikawa makes exquisite handcrafted neck pieces under the name Kapow Wow Objects. Each one a unique work of art guaranteed to be the focal point of any outfit. Describing herself as a “Warrior of Beauty” she started making pieces for herself and friends while studying [...]

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What to Wear for a Burlesque Lesson…

25 August 2009

Those of you who follow me on Twitter may have noted the outfit trauma I have been trying to deal with for the last week. A friends Hen Party had been organised to include a lunch time picnic in Regents Park, an afternoon Burlesque lesson and drinks into the evening. Trying to find an outfit [...]

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What Happens at a Burlesque Lesson?

24 August 2009

This weekend I went to a friends Hen Party, which included a Burlesque Lesson in the afternoon. I have to say I absolutely loooved the Burlesque lesson, despite the outfit traumas it gave me! Burlesque lessons naturally come in many variations, from those aimed at established burlesque artists looking to improve their craft, to group [...]