Photo of the Day: 30/01/2013

Today's picture is not just a picture. It's an education. A life lesson that you'll do well to learn. The lesson is thus: 

THESE TWO FILMS ARE NOT THE SAME. 

You see where the mistake could come from, no? NO? Oh, OK. Well, a lesser human *cough* could be silly enough to think that the film on the right, Django Unchained, is a sequel to the film on the left, Rango. Like the little lizard dude breaking free and causing havoc or something. You know the sort of second class animated sequel I mean. I digress. Said human could be silly enough to agree to going to see Django Unchained, only realising afterwards that Django Unchained is in fact a westerny, gory, slavery based, 18 rated production.  No lizards, and certainly no Johnny Depp.

Yes, yes. Said human was me. I ended up going to see Django Unchained and actually really enjoyed it, which surprised me because I'm not usually a fan of westerns, but it was such a perfect balance between humour and seriousness.

Photo of the day: 26/01/2013

I've made a return to crafting recently, specifically making personalised greetings cards for friends. This one below, although not very well photographed, was a birthday card for my film-maker friend Steve. The clapper board is made from black felt, overlayed with white felt for the clapper bar, and embroidered with silver embroidery thread.

Photo of the Day: 27/01/2013

Yesterday I attempted the "crackle" effect nail art that is so en-vogue right now, but the results were disappointing. I used Avon mosaic effects top coat in black, layered over another Avon nail varnish in "Real red". The effect worked well for my thumb, but for every other finger, the cracking was minimal, leaving a pool of black over the red. Halloween it is not, so the whole effect looks somewhat amateur, a disappointing result for a product I was so looking forward to using!

For yesterday's photo of the day, click here.

Photo of the Day: 26/01/2013

This beautiful necklace is a Murano Glass piece, from the island of Murano in Venice. It was bought for me by a friend who visited Venice recently, and I love it! The colours are perfect for bringing a bit of spring into my life right now, and it's amazing how intricate the design is!

For yesterday's photo of the day, click here.

My Weekly Wishlist 26/01/2013

My latest shopping trip has left me with a short but expensive wishlist. Top of the list is the candy pink jumper with built-in Peter Pan collar from Topshop. Cute on it's own but OH-SO-PERFECT with the white lace dress, also from Topshop, creating a perfect summery office outfit. Although a bit summery for the current weather, the dress is a versatile little number, and the layering look when the jumper was added made it bang on trend. It could also be worn with a cardigan, blazer, leather jacket....

My other Topshop fave was the "Raver" jumper - so many colours, I was instantly drawn to it. 

I also fell a little in love with the cute bucket necklace from Accessorize. I have a habit of collecting necklaces featuring mundane household objects, and think this bucket would go perfectly with my already existing collection of a chair, a bicycle and a sewing machine.

Wishlist by scribbling-lau featuring topshop

Photo of the Day: 25/01/2013

As yesterday was my last day in the Bliss Magazine office, I thought it only fair that my Photo of the Day reflected this:

Full write-up of my placement coming soon, when I've had a chance to breathe!

For yesterday's photo of the day, click here.

Photo of the Day: 24/01/2013

The more eager-eyed amongst you may recognise this little guy from my first ever Photo of the Day (a whole week ago!) We've been looking after him again this week whilst his owners were away, so my evenings have mainly been filled with trying to wear him out! 

Have you ever tried to take a photo of a 10 week old puppy who won't sit still? Not an easy task!

For yesterday's photo of the day, click here.

Photo of the Day: 23/01/2013

Yep, sorry kids, more snow pictures. This one's taken from Mount Ephraim looking down over Tunbridge Wells town centre.

For yesterday's photo of the day, click here.

Red Carpet fashion round-up: NTAs

I'm not usually a fan of red carpet fashion, but working at Bliss magazine must have rubbed off on me, as I've just spent a good couple of hours checking out the red carpet frocks from last nights NTAs!

Looks I'm loving

I'm not sure it's what I'd choose for a red carpet appearance (a girl can dream), but as a lover of all things sixties, I love Samia Ghadie's block colour bodycon in yellow and pink.

Michelle Heaton oozed classic red carpet glamour in her sequin drenched floor length gown, and managed to stay just on the right side of the disco-ball look.

Jennie McAlpine seemed to channelling Adele with her large hair and classic lace dress, and it paid off!

Laura Whitmore made a brave choice in yellow but I think it paid off, as the dress she chose made her legs go on FOR.EV.ER. Loving the gold accessories too!

But one of my favourite outfits of the night was Ashleigh Butler's black and white paisley print number, which she accessorized perfectly elegant look. Of course, the fluffy accessory going by the name of Pudsey helped too.

I am loving Caroline Flack's new hair-do - she's looking like she's taken a leaf out of Kate Middleton's style book. Apparently the 'do was so new that she managed to sneak past most of the press undetected on the NTA red carpet!

Honorary mentions

Normally I'm a massive fan of Ella Henderson's fashion choices - for her age, it's impressive that she's got her style so sussed already- but I'm not so sure about last night's choice. I think it's a lovely dress, but with her impressive height, she could have worn something a little more figure-flattering. However, fairplay to her for sticking to the high street end of the budget spectrum (Heat Magazine identified her dress as £95 from ASOS) and not letting her newly found fame and fortune get to her head.

Ariel Winter covers Taylor Swift song

I'm not normally a massive fan of music covers - particularly when the original singer did such a good job of the song, but coming across this cover, I had to share it.

Originally sung by Taylor Swift (who I am a fan of, however uncool that may be), Ariel Winter -she of Modern Family fame - has done a fab job of covering it. And only 15 years old too!