A short interview with one of my favourite contemporary artists, Glenn Arthur. His work inspired my new chest piece tattoo.
Sunday, 9 May 2010
Frolicking in the Sunshine
The sun has been shining in Glasgow all weekend. So, on our way out to Spinal Lou's birthday bash on Friday evening I decided to take a few outdoor outfit photos. However, this was a good as I could get before getting all embarrassed an uncomfortable. The streets around here are always quiet and there's not usually anyone hanging about. But, just as I was trying out a few poses, a lady with a fist full of letters approached the post box I was standing next to. Instead of going about her business, she stopped, stared and waited for me to say 'go ahead - post your mail!' Now I just felt awkward and decided to head to the bus stop instead...
Khaki army jacket from Warehouse//white cotton dress also from Warehouse (last year's sale)//Topshop leopard print belt//H&M tights//Faith boots//Vivienne Westwood choker//birthday present
Friday, 7 May 2010
A Little Slice of Heaven
Just applied to take part in a guided tour of the Tunnock's Factory in Uddingston. This is as close to a 'Chocolate Factory' expereince that I'll ever get and even if I have to wait a year on the waiting list (which looks likely) it'll be worth it!
For those of you not familiar with the Tunnock's brand, they are a local Scottish company that have been producing some of my favourite mid-afternoon indulgences since 1890.
These a re their products, in order of my own personal preference.
The Daddy of the pack - The Caramel Log. Layers of soft chewy caramel and wafer coated in chocolate with a sprinkling of coconut. Mmmmm...
The Teacake. Not to be confused with those globular little pretenders known locally as 'marshmallows' which have a dod of worthless jam in the middle, the 'Teacake' oozes with mallow goodness.
The Snowball. Potentially the sweetest of the bunch. All the gooey yumminess of the Teacake with the added excitement of coconut, but without a biscuit base it's near-on impossible to eat without getting it all over you...
Finally, the Caramel Wafer. The most boring of the bunch. No gooey fun and no added extras.
What's your take on Tunnock's?
For those of you not familiar with the Tunnock's brand, they are a local Scottish company that have been producing some of my favourite mid-afternoon indulgences since 1890.
These a re their products, in order of my own personal preference.
The Daddy of the pack - The Caramel Log. Layers of soft chewy caramel and wafer coated in chocolate with a sprinkling of coconut. Mmmmm...
The Teacake. Not to be confused with those globular little pretenders known locally as 'marshmallows' which have a dod of worthless jam in the middle, the 'Teacake' oozes with mallow goodness.
The Snowball. Potentially the sweetest of the bunch. All the gooey yumminess of the Teacake with the added excitement of coconut, but without a biscuit base it's near-on impossible to eat without getting it all over you...
Finally, the Caramel Wafer. The most boring of the bunch. No gooey fun and no added extras.What's your take on Tunnock's?
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Gone Fishing
Topshop launched their new makeup line yesterday. Obviously I had to check it out. So, I droppped in after work today and had a wee gander at what was on offer.
Lovely polka dot packaging and some very pretty creme blush colours. Lots of different types of lip gunks to choose from - balm, polish, gloss, glaze or stick and everything was reasonably priced.
Decided to go for a nail varish. My trusty Collection 2000 'Button Moon' has all but turned to gloop, so I opted for the TS mint equivalent, 'Gone Fishing'.
Just trimmed my talons and applied a fresh coat. Well, two to be precise.
Out of 5, here are my scores:
Ease of application: 4/5
Quick dry time: 4/5
Colour: 3/5 (vibrant, but definitely required 2 coats - 3 would be even better if I could be arsed)
Value for money: 4/5 (if it lasts the weekend without chipping, then this will become a 5*)
For another TS makeup review, head over to Kingdom of Style for Queen Michelle's take on the lip polish.
Happy shopping!
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
When I Wake Up, In My Make Up
I was woken up rudely this morning by the alarm clock at 7am. Stumbled out the bed, over last nights pile of clothes and into the bathroom. Shit. I look like Alice Cooper with a happy slash smile. I begin picking out clumps of glitter and mascara from my eyes before I even attempt to crawl into the shower.
We arrived at the Hole gig last night bang on time. Late enough to miss the queue and shitty support bands, but time enough to grab a cider and black and a good spot to actually see the band and the back of someone’s head.
“SLUT-KISS-GIRLS WON’T YOU PROMISE HER SMACK”
What an entrance. Courtney dressed in a beautiful shimmering dress, slouchy black cardigan and black patent flats. Grabs the mic and hollers out the first verse of Pretty On The Inside. It slowly descends into a sort of medley as we hear Sympathy for the Devil and then something else maybe? Can’t quite remember, I was teetering on the edge at this point – it could go one way or the other…
Decided to hold my ground (and my pint) and stick to the vantage point from the back of the crowd. Then I needed to pee. The ‘ladies’ in the Academy are right at the front, stage right. I knew there was no retreating back to a ‘sensible viewing spot’ after I was that close my gal. With a quick ‘right, I’m off – meet you at the t-shirt stand afterwards’ and a hop, skip and a jump, I sharpened my elbows and thrashed my way forward.
Actually, the crowd were incredibly sweet. A few ‘excuse me’ here and there and I was in the bog merrily singing along with 5 or 6 other lassies to Samantha.
Out I pop and only about 15 feet from Courtney’s feet. Ya dancer! The band rips into Asking For It and my night’s finally begun. This was a good hour into the gig and I assumed I was about to witness the last track. How wrong was I?? Courtney let us know she planned to out-do the Boss and play a 3 hour set. She almost made it. Two and half hours she lasted. Poor sods that have Brixton tickets. I hope her voice holds out…
Here is what I remember of the setlist – in no particular order:
Pretty on the Inside/Sympathy for the Devil
Nobody's Daughter
Malibu
Celebrity Skin
Stevie Nicks cover??
Happy Ending Story
Dying
Samantha
Skinny Little Bitch
How Dirty Girls Get Clean Boys on the Radio (pretty much sung by the crowd)
Awful
Reasons to Be Beautiful
Violet
Miss World
Doll Parts
Asking for It
A Garbage cover?
Letter to God
Northern Star (with the help of 3 pretty minging weegie fans that she hauled onstage to help)
Never Go Hungry (last song, Courtney playing acoustic until her arm went dead and she needed Micko to step in)
Apparently they played everything off Nobody’s Daughter except "Loser Dust" and "For Once in Your Life". I don’t know the album well enough yet to comment.
Would have liked Teenage Whore, but the rest of the ‘band’ were probably still in nappies when it was released, so no chance of that. They were still learning the back catalogue, apparently.
I had the time of my life. Can’t believe I’ve actually seen Courtney Love play live. Never thought it would happen. But it was NOT a Hole gig and that was a little disappointing.
For your viewing pleasure.
We arrived at the Hole gig last night bang on time. Late enough to miss the queue and shitty support bands, but time enough to grab a cider and black and a good spot to actually see the band and the back of someone’s head.
“SLUT-KISS-GIRLS WON’T YOU PROMISE HER SMACK”
What an entrance. Courtney dressed in a beautiful shimmering dress, slouchy black cardigan and black patent flats. Grabs the mic and hollers out the first verse of Pretty On The Inside. It slowly descends into a sort of medley as we hear Sympathy for the Devil and then something else maybe? Can’t quite remember, I was teetering on the edge at this point – it could go one way or the other…
Decided to hold my ground (and my pint) and stick to the vantage point from the back of the crowd. Then I needed to pee. The ‘ladies’ in the Academy are right at the front, stage right. I knew there was no retreating back to a ‘sensible viewing spot’ after I was that close my gal. With a quick ‘right, I’m off – meet you at the t-shirt stand afterwards’ and a hop, skip and a jump, I sharpened my elbows and thrashed my way forward.
Actually, the crowd were incredibly sweet. A few ‘excuse me’ here and there and I was in the bog merrily singing along with 5 or 6 other lassies to Samantha.
Out I pop and only about 15 feet from Courtney’s feet. Ya dancer! The band rips into Asking For It and my night’s finally begun. This was a good hour into the gig and I assumed I was about to witness the last track. How wrong was I?? Courtney let us know she planned to out-do the Boss and play a 3 hour set. She almost made it. Two and half hours she lasted. Poor sods that have Brixton tickets. I hope her voice holds out…
Here is what I remember of the setlist – in no particular order:
Pretty on the Inside/Sympathy for the Devil
Nobody's Daughter
Malibu
Celebrity Skin
Stevie Nicks cover??
Happy Ending Story
Dying
Samantha
Skinny Little Bitch
How Dirty Girls Get Clean Boys on the Radio (pretty much sung by the crowd)
Awful
Reasons to Be Beautiful
Violet
Miss World
Doll Parts
Asking for It
A Garbage cover?
Letter to God
Northern Star (with the help of 3 pretty minging weegie fans that she hauled onstage to help)
Never Go Hungry (last song, Courtney playing acoustic until her arm went dead and she needed Micko to step in)
Apparently they played everything off Nobody’s Daughter except "Loser Dust" and "For Once in Your Life". I don’t know the album well enough yet to comment.
Would have liked Teenage Whore, but the rest of the ‘band’ were probably still in nappies when it was released, so no chance of that. They were still learning the back catalogue, apparently.
I had the time of my life. Can’t believe I’ve actually seen Courtney Love play live. Never thought it would happen. But it was NOT a Hole gig and that was a little disappointing.
For your viewing pleasure.
Monday, 3 May 2010
Slut Kiss Girl
Slut-kiss girls won't you promise her smack Is she pretty on the inside
Is she pretty from the back
Slut-kiss girl won't you water her back
Is she pretty on the inside
Baby pretty from the back
Slut-kiss girl we'll have some rot black strap
Is she ugly on the inside
Baby ugly ugly from the back
My pretty power my pretty power
My pretty power my ugly
Slut-kiss girls won't you promise her smack
Is she pretty on the inside
Is she ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly ugly
Off to see my darling Courtney tonight. Happy Days x
Photos by Hedi Slimane.
Saturday, 1 May 2010
XXXTINA
I love Christina. Always have. She looks stunning in this video and every outfit is to die for, but the track's a bit 'meh'. My other half thinks she's trying too hard, but he would say that as he's officially Lady Gaga's Number 1 fan (he's got the pillowcase to prove it!)I'm less of a Gaga fan and even less of a Madonna fan and for me, the new Xtina video is too Madge for my liking. However, I still think she is the most beautiful creature in pop just now and I'd not say no to a wee slap n tickle with her. For now, I'll stick to the video stills like those above which I kicked from fellow tumblr 666sex.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
