Room 69

This weekend Mr G and I were supposed to be visiting his folks on the delightful Isle of Bute. Nothing fancy, just a wee evening meal with the in-laws, a few drinks and back on the ferry the next day.
As I'm fussing around the flat checking that we've turned off all the lights, fed the cats, got our bus passes etc, Mr G announces:

"Erm... I'm not quite sure how to tell you this next bit... we're not going to Rothesay... we don't need our bus passes... there's a chauffeur outside, waiting to take us somewhere special instead."

*%$*?*%$??... Eh??

"I've booked you a wee early birthday treat to a mystery destination. Just get in the car and you'll find out where."

Queue the waterworks from me...

This was the most romantic and spontaneous thing Mr G has ever done - and he's set the bar high for his next surprise treat (wink, wink!) After 40 mins in our chauffeur driven car, we arrive at none other than Cameron House Hotel, on the banks of Loch Lomond - home of the Celeb!

In just over 24 hours we indulged in champagne, mojitos, hand-dived scallops, handmade chocolates, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, facials, massages and made the most of Room 69!

Label Lab wax coat // Primark snood // H&M leggings // DM boots

'Courtney Love' dress from Primark

Loch Fyne hand-dived scallops, black pudding, fried apple and fried 'brede' (bread)

Four chocolates hand-made by the pastry chef

The outdoor, rooftop infinity pool. In SCOTLAND. In NOVEMBER.

I Wanna Be A Punk Rocker

This is Henriette Lofstrom's mowhawk-style gold-plated metal and perspex crown.
*Adds to Santa letter*

Those Boots Were Made For Walkin'

Frida from Blow Presents wearing a top by Gemma Slack (A/W 09) and boots from Charlie Le Mindu’s SS11 Show. I *heart* those boots.

Girl Crush

Photo by Kevin Scanlon

Natalia Fabia is my current girl crush. I briefly remember her appearing on Miami Ink to have her gorgeous chandelier tattoo inked on her back by Tim Hendricks. But I've only just discovered her photo realistic paintings. Apparently she's fascinated by 'hookers' and is inspired by light, color, punk rock music, hot chicks and sparkles. What a gal! There's everything in these pieces: cats, sparkles, big hair, cherry blossoms, Dokumon, sailing ships and tattoos. Me likey!

Nervous Breakdown

Today has been a one step forward, two steps back kinda day.

I'm a total freak when it comes to punctuality. I HATE being late. I hate others being late and I hate it when things don't start on time. All week my morning schedule has been off and I've had to rush at the last minute just to get out the house on time. Today being the worst - 15 minutes late!! UNACCEPTABLE!! This tumbled into me missing the 8.01am bus which means I'm left fighting at the bus stop with 200 hundred students for the 8.09 bus. Which didn't turn up. Neither did the 8.16. At 8.27 (*%!!) THREE, yes, THREE buses turned round the corner.

Now, the next battle is a psychological one. Do I get on bus number 1 which is standing room only, but this means it will power ahead into the city because it can't pick anyone else up? Or, do I opt for bus 3 which, although it's lagging behind, will have plenty of seats and will no doubt overtake the other two further along the route?? I went for bus number 1 and took my place standing against the side with my size 6 docs tripping everyone else up as they tried to board.

Right. Choons on. Can't be listening to my newly uploaded White Zombie album - might actually put my fist through someone's face. Skip, skip, skip... Aahh...some Suede. Brett Anderson's dulcet tones should subdue my internal rage... for a while...
WTF now??!! Changing driver?? Bloody hell. I give up. An hour and a half after leaving the house I arrive at work. Minus my morning mocha and windswept and damp to boot.

But, I've finally worked out what's been going wrong with my schedule...
When the clocks went back at the weekend, our alarm clock automatically switched. Very helpful, you'd think. But, it's usually set 10 mins fast to allow for that extra wee 'snooze'. My self-indulgent 'long-lies' have been the cause of my morning stress. I will sort this abomination out as soon as I get home.

Sharpen Those Elbows - Bitch

Only 2 days to go before the H&M x Lanvin collection goes on show on the website *eeek!*
Until then, enjoy this wee video of what's going to hit the shops on 20th November. There was no way I was gonna camp out for Take That tickets, but you may see me sharpening my elbows outside the Buchanan Street store on the evening of the 19th. The mustard one shouldered number would go great with my VW bag (AND my spiked shoes...)




From nitrolicious

Spots Or Spikes?

If I can only have one of these items in my life, which should it be??

The bARBARA I gONGINI rubber spiked shoes... OR...

The Vivienne Westwood Dots Bag??