This week was my mum’s 47th birthday so to celebrate I met up with her and the rest of my family in London. Unfortunately my phone died before I had the chance to film the more interesting things such as seeing the amazing ‘Let It Be’ in Leicester Square but heyho.
With a plot so rife with twists and turns safety is most certainly not guaranteed whilst watching this indie/sci-fi infusion. Starring the ever-sarcastic Aubrey Plaza as jaded magazine intern Darius, who volunteers to assist her arrogant boss Jeff (Jake Johnson) investigate a mysterious ad placed by a supposed time-traveller.
At the start of the film we have the cliché melancholy plot that hangs over many indie films: dead mother, no social life and a dead-end job however this all changes within the first 10 minutes as Darius is chosen to go out into the field and track down the author of an ad requesting a partner to go time-travelling with: Kenneth (Mark Duplass).
Plaza’s famous dry humour brings realism and comic relief to a seemingly zany plot whilst tackling darker undertones, as the film continues we gradually learn more about Kenneth and attempt to decipher the state of his mental health; is he nuts or a genius? As Darius and Kenneth form a close bond and begin to realise that things in the present aren’t so bad after all, the film starts to shift into rom-com territory we are under the impression that there’ll be a sweet happily ever after- which is the precise moment when everything changes and we’re brought right back to Earth again with a tear-jerking plot twist.
A refreshing change from your average indie films, Safety Not Guaranteed is well written, cast and directed. Definite must see for anyone looking for something a bit different from the likes of ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’, that will actually leave you feeling good after you’ve watched it rather than depressed and sobbing. I rate it 4/5 stars and suggest that you wear your seatbelts and helmets for this emotional rollercoaster ride!
Excuse the gormless look on my mug, this is my latest eBay bargain – as far as I’m aware this skirt/similar versions are still being sold at Topshop for £40+ but I bagged mine for £9.50! Remember the first rule of online shopping: Check eBay first! The vest top I’m wearing was £1 from H&M – YES £1 – WTF RIGHT?!
These leather look skirts are excellent for adding a bit of texture and sass to any boring outfit and can be paired with almost anything, it’s just a case of being creative and resourceful with what you’ve already got. I will be making this little number a staple piece from now on!
Hello people who read my blog, I’m Faith and i’m bored so I’m going to do the British tag as I am in fact British. I was born up north in Blackburn, then have lived in Lincolnshire for about 19 years and am now down south for uni so I like to think of myself as multi-regional which you may see reflected in my stupid answers below…
1. How many cups of tea do you have a day and how many sugars?
Am I the only Brit who doesn’t like tea? I’m a coffee/hot chocolate kinda gal
2. Favourite part of your roast?
YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS
3. Favourite dunking biscuit?
Bourbons, bourbons – bury me in bourbons.
4. Favourite quintessentially British past time?
Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrm, tutting at queue pushers?
5. Favourite word?
‘Eggnog’ is the first thing that pops into my head and I can’t think of a more sophisticated answer…
6. Cockney rhyming slang?
My flat mate literally just taught me a load yesterday, ‘put a smile on yer boatrace love’ (boatrace= face)
7. Favourite sweet?
Stupidly long jelly snakes rock my world
8. What would your pub be called?
I’d like it to be Harry Potter themed and called “The Chamber of Swagness”, As long as I wouldn’t get sued by JK Rowling
9. No.1 British person?
There’s so many people I could put here but off the top of my head Jimmy Carr
10. Favourite shop/restaurant?
Zara and well it’s not strictly speaking a restaurant but Spoons (wetherspoons, specifically The Ivy Wall in Spalding)
11. What British song pops into your head?
SOME WANT TO KISS, SOME WANT TO KICK YOU – THERE’S NOT A NET YOU COULDN’T SLIP THROUGH…
12. Marmite
LOVE
So many clothes and i don’t have a wardrobe GREAT
As you can see I have now flown the nest from halls and am living in a shared house ( with 9 people – I know crazy right?!). I got the loft room – it’s rather quaint and makes my feel a bit like Harry Potter whilst he’s still living with the Dursleys but in a good way. Anyway thought I share it with you now that I’ve finally unpacked …after 2 weeks.
HELLO MY LITTLE BLOGGING CHERUBS, I HAVE RETURNED AFTER A REALLY LONG TIME
Sorry for the lapse of posts over the last few months – but fear not, I have many excuses in the form of essays, deadlines, laziness and drunken nights out (but we won’t discuss those). Oh and also I’m now the social media manager for a new up and coming luxury menswear designer Helen Anthony, so I’ve been rather busy with that (I would appreciate it if y’all had a gander/follow and made me look good merci merci)…
I have also been dabbling in the not so wonderful world of modeling, I’ll explain about that more later but I’ll just give you a little taster below
ciao
So, this year saying the January sales have been disappointing would be a massive understatement and I was left feeling slightly down about my lack of bargains – that is until I found the ASOS sale! Over 70% off on literally thousands of items, I could’ve kitted myself out for the next two years, no problem!
So at a grand total of £37 these are what I purchased…
The most expensive of my purchases was this gorgeous cobalt scarf-print dress for about £27, from ASOS it’s self. It’s one of those dresses you can wear any season and to any occasion so I consider this a cheap investment rather than a drain on my bank balance 😉
Next up is this bargain at about £7.50, it looks ridiculously good on- I was actually quite shocked! In fact I may well order the blue version of it before it’s out of stock – (if it’s not already).
Last but not least this tee by Jacqueline De Yong, there are 2 things I justified this buy with…
Also you may be wondering why my walls are manky and unpainted/wallpapered – no I don’t live in a crack den, my wall had damp so my parents started drying it out whilst I was at uni!
Above is my friend Steph and I before we ventured out on the town for NYE.
Steph (left), is wearing a mesh H&M dress with shoes from Primani Primark and I’m wearing a dark green play-suit from Missguided, waist belt (that kept falling off) from New Look and shoes which I sort of accidentally bought from Just Fab, for £35.
Now to the point of this post…
I’ve been racking my brain trying to think of a new year’s resolution this year but nothing’s coming to mind. I don’t smoke, I’m not over weight and I don’t shoot heroin into my eye balls so all of the obvious options are fairly futile to me. Then I thought why should I change something about myself just because it’s time to buy a new calendar again? The only thing I could maybe promise for 2014 is to keep my room tidy but I don’t make promises if I have no intention to keep them sooooooo – that’s not gonna happen!
Instead I think I’ll make some goals for myself…
Some more ambitious than others but I’ll take a punt at it at least!
The Jumpsuit is back and ready to change the face of Christmas parties everywhere
The little black dress- done right and it could be what makes him say; “All I want for Christmas is you!” get it wrong and the only thing on his lips will be the left over crumbs from the mince pies! With this month’s Christmas special of trend guide you’ll be guaranteed a kiss under the mistletoe whilst looking drop dead gorgeous in every reflective bauble in sight. Unlike years past, here in 2013 there is a new player in town, bringing a new twist on Christmas party outfits entirely – the little black jumpsuit! A few years ago the sheer thought of wearing a jumpsuit to a Christmas party would repulse fashionistas to their very cores but after being revived on the runway by designers such as Emma Cook, DKNY and Saint Laurent; this is one must-have outfit which is sure to revolutionise your wardrobe in full force. Potentially stealing the LBD’s title of “chicest outfit”, with its power silhouette and practical poise this is one staple no one will be removing anytime soon, so get ready to make your entrance and pick a side in the war of must-haves!
The infamous Coco Chanel is believed to be responsible for the uprising of the LBD, making it accessible to women of all classes via its versatility and simplicity meaning it could be dressed up or down for any occasion. An ethos which we still hold dear to our hearts today, there’s no doubt that even the most fashion phobic woman would feel comfortable and sexy whilst rocking a little black dress but have we become too reliant on this trusted trend? Does it really capture a room like it used to? Or do we need a new sustainable trend?
Enter the little black jumpsuit, the little black dresses new arch rival. Not only can it be dressed up and down like the dress but this piece is much more season appropriate, meaning the wearer can not only be warm through the biting winter winds but can also cover up the fact that she’s not shaved her legs since November without the guilt. The jumpsuit bounds back into fashion without the hideous prints from 2011, instead it’s been given a complete makeover and gone from ugly duckling to beautiful yet mysterious swan. Back in black, the high-street has been graced with the presence of jumpsuits made of everything from silk for smart to polyester for a sexy bodycon look. Missguided are leading the way on this particular bandwagon hosting a huge variety of jumpsuits all under £35, for a staple wardrobe piece that’s a very fair price. With mesh and cut out panels being introduced to their designs the jumpsuit has never looked better, for the office wear with a blazer of your choosing (white perhaps?) and a statement necklace you’ll demand the respect of the boardroom in true fierce style. Then after work on a Friday night, hitting the town for once but being the powerful woman you, are you don’t have time to go through the debacle of emptying your wardrobe searching for something to wear because well with the jumpsuit you’re already wearing it. Ditch your blazer, whack on those killer heels and turn heads on the dance floor.
Now although the jumpsuit is a very practical choice in the seasonal department it has one major design floor which gives the LBD a slight edge- we might be able to trick men but the fact of the matter is that we cannot trick biology and the calls of nature. Meaning that to use the bathroom you have to pretty much completely undress, which quite frankly is ridiculous, time consuming and a little embarrassing! At that moment a lot of us would think; “Why didn’t I just wear a dress like everyone else?” This is the moment when we go running back, begging for forgiveness for betraying the trust and security of the little black dress like a friendly ex-boyfriend. That’s the appeal of the little black dress, the one option that can never fail; the option that goes with everything and never goes out of fashion. Generations past have taught us that this is a piece which can be worn at any age, by any body type and still look stunningly beautiful every year there’s a new twist added to this classic and this year’s is much like the jumpsuit: mesh, cut out panels and low necklines. However one look the jumpsuit cannot compete with is the ever so striking leg split, brought back into the spot light by Angelina Jolie on the red carpet, this subtle bond-girl look is one that will turn heads and win crowds till the sun goes down whilst leaving the rest to the imagination. With an outfit as powerful as the black split dress there’s very little need to accessorize or anything else – the dress does the talking for you.
Both the jumpsuit and the dress have numerous lists of redeeming qualities which should make them the one you choose, depending on your lifestyle you may even choose to go for both! For those of us not so well off in this financial climate it’s important to factor in which will stand the test of time whilst making you feel comfortable and beating off compliments with a stick. What do you want from an outfit? If your answer is to catch every eye in the room then you’d be better off with the jumpsuit but if you just want an outfit you can wear for multiple occasions in several different formats then the little black dress is probably more to your taste and convenience. The jumpsuit is certainly the braver choice of the two and definitely needs an element of confidence to pull it off sufficiently or if you just want to stray from the norm and try something new – well this Christmas my dear, the jumpsuit could be for you.
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