Posts about: pretty
21/11/2013
I associate marks and spencer with two things.. good quality underwear and tasty food (the latter always endangering my ability to fit into the former, godamn you m&s bakery.) nothing beats the arrival of new lingerie so the chance to try something from the rosie autograph line was a bit of a treat (I have a slight girl crush on rosie huntingdon-whiteley you know)
I love the rosie collection; romantic and feminine there's lots of pretty bras, briefs and lounge-wear but I wanted to try something completely different! after a lot of browsing* I opted for this nude vintage inspired teddy as I loved the scalloped detailing on the shorts.
made from silk and delicate french lace if it wouldn't be a crime in the current conditions I'd be severely tempted to attempt the underwear as outerwear trend. wonderfully flattering, it's like wearing a cute little romper (but more luxurious) it hasn't transformed me into huntingdon-whiteley (sigh) but it's certainly done wonders for making me feel like a silky 60's siren.
it's simple but sexy, understated but playful... darn, I think I love you rosie.
caroline x
*when I say browsing I may or may not mean huntingdon-whiteley gawping.
26/05/2013
my geeky little habit and I are coming out of the closet.
I am OBSESSED with writing lists, I can't sleep until I've written down everything thats bobbing about in my little brain.
I'm also rather OCD about keeping all of my ideas and blog related scribbles organised so I've been keeping blog books since I started burkatron.
if I'm stressed the only things that straighten me out are a cup of tea and half an hour writing an action plan! I decided to make writing my endless 'to do' lists a little more fun and this strange scrap booking/crafting habit developed about 6 months ago.
I love buying notebooks; my favourite ones for blog books are the plain kraft books from paperchase, a mix of blank and brown craft paper they're perfect for writing lists and come in lots of different sizes.
I stick in postcards, scrap paper or sketches. I store secret lists in envelopes stuck inside my books and generally collect lots of little memories and ideas which just breed inside the pages of my book!
I have a little craft kit specifically for decorating my blog book (hello nerd!)
here's some of my favourite items to use:
washi tape is decorative japanese masking tape and great fun to use; I get mine from etsy! I also collect vintage stamps and little craft items in second hand shops when I see them.
stickers are another thing I'm obsessive about snapping up! paperchase is my go-to place for these!
I'm a massive fan of stationary; especially writing paper and cath kidston sell some of my favourite papers, stickers and notebooks. I don't think I'll ever own too much floral paper!
I've also recently discovered smash which sell the most amazing books & accessories for scrap booking! a little expensive for some of the items but a good place to look if you want to get a ready made set to play with!
after a long day I grab my washi tape, paper & pritt stick and get gluing! once my trusty pen and I get scribbling down those ideas I'm a happy bunny.
I love making my book a little more pretty and it helps me to plan my week; it's a little geeky but it's so therapeutic!
I hope some of you try it for yourselves...
any other compulsive list writers out there? come say hi!!
caroline x
22/05/2012
it's not raining, the sun is out and I'm totally giddy at the prospect of having a bbq this evening!! since the weather has decided to play nice I decided to paint some gorgeous cath kidston nails which are practically begging you to dig out your summer dresses from the depths of your winter wardrobe...
I used my go to pastel pink by models own which is the perfect base colour. I used my trusty pen to draw horizontal lines across my nails and then dabbed on an assortment of greens and pinks to suggest rows of spring flowers.
I need to invest in some dotting tools as I'm currently dipping sewing needles into my polish to dot patterns at the minute aha!
I hope you like them!
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happy tuesday... hope you're all enjoying the glorious sunshine while it lasts!
caroline x
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