10/07/2013
holy macaroni.
I had the best news ever this week! burkatron has made the shortlist for best craft blog in the cosmo blog awards eeeeek! I wanted to say a HUGE MASSIVE THANK YOU for voting for my little blog, I'm still pinching myself, I can't actually believe it!
I'm so incredibly happy and can't thank you enough, every comment, like and retweet means the world and I'd never dreamt of actually making it to the shortlist. blogging has been such a wonderful experience so far; I'm utterly obsessed with thinking up posts when I should be asleep and scribbling away ideas in my geeky little notebooks in the hope that someone will enjoy them.
you've all been so kind, funny and pretty damn awesome I couldn't begin to tell you all how much you've encouraged me and keep me smiling.
if you enjoy reading burkatron and have a few minutes to vote I'd be forever grateful!
I'm shortlisted for best craft blog and you can vote here!!! you can find the submit button after the last category to cast your vote! it doesn't take long I promise and you can vote for all the other wonderful blogs shortlisted too hurrah!
congratulations to everyone, there's so many blogs that I love reading involved it just underlines how crazy it is that I'm in there, oh gawd..
thank you again for all your support you lovely bunch (I'm doing a runner before I get all emotional on you!)
big love
caroline xx
09/07/2013
my best friend is getting married.
yipeee!
her hen do was last weekend and I had a pub crawl of mammoth standards to embark on. I wasn't sure what to wear until the last minute and opted for this vintage/thrifted combo as the sun (and my inner child) was out in force! thank god I opted for flats I would have no doubt been nursing the inevitable high heel related blisters if I'd braved wearing them (...I'll swiftly brush over my vodka related lack of co-ordination in heels)
I picked up this vintage skirt from the little deer, they've just revamped their shop and have some gorgeous new things in that I'm trying extraordinarily hard to resist..! the crop tee was from one of my thrifting trips, I'm having a crop tee phase this month (not helped by the topshop sale) they're just so easy to wear with my high waited garms!
you may notice my newest addition, my super cute iPhone case from iconemesis! the lovely peeps asked me if I'd like to review one of their cases and I couldn't resist picking this funny llama case by illustrator gemma correll! I had a hard time choosing a case as they have some gorgeous fifi lapin designs but I went with my gut reaction which was this one as it made me smile.
I'll pop up some pictures of it in another post so you can see it close up but since it's on show in my klear klutch I thought I'd give it a mention!
vintage skirt: the little deer
crop minnie mouse tee: thrifted
perspex clutch: klear klutch
studded leather gladiators: new look (now in the sale!)
phone case: c/o iconenemis
nails: barry m gelly polish in blueberry
charm bracelet: c/o little pretties
I hope you're all enjoying the heatwave this week... hurrah!
back soon
caroline x
06/07/2013
wowza it's been a while since I first painted this nail art... an oldie but a goodie!
I figured that some of you wouldn't have seen these (I first painted them just over a year ago here) I never posted a full tutorial and I wanted to show you how I did them!
I've used one of my all time favourite colours models own beth's blue as the base. the formula of this colour is crazy good- I'm wearing just one coat in the photos below.
so here's the steps I've used! first start off with the base colour and leave to dry
next use a white nail art pen to draw a white circle, dab small dots around the edges to create these 'cloud' shapes above.
next use a dotting tool to add a small dot of a light and dark pink to suggest flowers, then dot on greens to suggest leaves.
finish off the design by adding tiny white dots in a circle shape around each flower centerpiece (it's important to space out your design so you have enough room to do this!)
seal with topcoat and enjoy....
I hope you like them! back soon!
caroline x
04/07/2013
my other half had some fred perry tops... I say had as I've borrowed quite a few and 'forgotten' to return them. my fave is his cricket jumper, perfect autumnal snuggling material! I've always had a soft spot for their range, simple clean cuts with a vintage feel there's something adorably retro about the brand and it's heritage.
this floral print shirt is from their laurel wreath collection, a super sexy collaboration with fashion designer amy molyneaux of london label PPQ. vintage inspired with a modern spin I love the little details on this collection; quirky collars, silk fabrics and a snazzy (yes it appears I've just used the word snazzy) 1950's influence.
I've paired it with a pair of max & co high waisted vintage shorts, I've had these for a while and have been waiting to give them an outing; I love the bright colour but I wasn't sure what to wear them with until now!
my hair 'do' is courtesy of hurricane force winds that decided to make an appearance, thank you mother nature.... one day I shall have my revenge you rascal.
floral print shirt: c/o fred perry
high waisted shorts: gifted (thank you dee!)
bag: vintage
watch: river island
double stacking chain rings: laura gravestock
back soon!
caroline x
02/07/2013
I saw a tutorial for these nails in company magazine and just had to try them (thanks for the inspo you wonderful bunch!)
the tutorial is a simple one but if you drink a gallon of tea a day like me I'd recommend you do these before the caffeine shakes kick in!
(if you want these to be really perfect you can always paint a set of false nails and stick them on once dry!)
start with a blue base coat (I used illamasqua nobel) use a white nail art pen to draw on cloud shapes.
next draw in a white rainbow shape emerging from the cloud.
use yellow, pink and green stripes for the rainbow and leave to dry.
finish off by outlining it all with a fine brush or black nail art pen!
I did these quite quickly so I'm not 100% happy with them but I love the design, definitely one I'd do for a festival or day out at the seaside!
have you seen the nail art tutorials in company? tempted to try out any of the others?
back soon!
caroline x
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01/07/2013
if in doubt I go basic.
I love the simple combination of cuts off & a white tee, If I'm in a hurry it's my go-to throw together outfit.
I took these photos last week, but a weekend of pub crawling for my best friends hen do left put a spanner in the works (and by spanner I mean hangover) luckily a few cheese toasties and an afternoon of self pity seems to have done the trick and I'm back on track. hallelujah.
it's such a basic ensemble I thought it was the perfect time to wear my new statement footwear from SoYouShoes. these puppies really caught my eye when I was browsing their website; half sandal - half boot they're a gladiator hybrid and perfect for dressing up a simple outfit (not to mention comfortable I shan't be filling up my handbag with blister plasters for once!) I'm sure I'll be wearing these on a regular basis this summer as they're great paired with shorts and skirts.
red lips & a few accessories were my only real attempt to dress up, on a sunny day I like to take it easy!
fedora: topshop
tee: topshop
denim shorts: h&m
gladiator sandals: c/o SoYouShoes
bag: vintage
watch, belt & pom pom bracelet: urban outfitters
lipstick: mac lady danger
daisy nails: barry m black polish
back soon!
caroline x
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