21ST SEPTEMBER, 2011

Mad Men & Lovely Ladies.

Salutations! Total blog-neglecting again I know, I've been working so much in the lead up to my trip and also been busy partying and making videos and shiz.

One party I attended was my lovely friend Elise's 21st - the night was Mad Men themed! I was so excited to dress up all 1960s secretary style for this, and it ended up being a super fun and glamorous evening. Everyone looked so positively appealing that I wanted to buy them! Or some other completely stupid advertising related reference.

My friend Chelsea who is a talented photographer and dress maker (view her photography page, Tangerine Photography here) actually made a dress based on a design from Mad Men, which I was able to borrow for the evening. I had so much fun wearing it, I still can't believe she made it herself! It was so beautiful sewn, and made of such lovely thick floral fabric. Even though I am about 60 cup-sizes too small to be Christina Hendricks, I certainly felt just as stylish wearing Chelsea's creation! I also used about half a bottle of hair spray putting my hair up in a quiff (I used this youtube tutorial), and teamed my outfit with white vintage heels, my gold rope necklace and earrings, and my navy Rochas handbag.


Here are a few pictures and descriptions of Elise's mighty grand celebratory affair:

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Me with my boyfriend (me borrowing Elise's fab cats-eye glasses!) - he wore his new grey suit jacket with black trimming, a black skinny tie, dress pants and glasses, and he quiffed his hair too!

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With Elise, the beautiful birthday girl! She found her dress at Red Ruby Vintage, it was gorgeous black and white polka dots with vintage lace! She was a truly marvelous host :)


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With Annie and her amazing polka dot dress she obtained from Hot Couture.


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A dapper advertising executive, Mr George, and three of his ditzy office ladies!


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Elise's amazing decorations! She had covered the walls with old records and hilarious 60s advertisements, I believe this was one of them:


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- C x


4TH SEPTEMBER, 2011

Greetings, Spring.


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It's September; Spring has arrived at last! I have happily said goodbye to Winter, and now looking forward to blossoms, floaty dresses, picnics, fresh spring air and most of all, not wearing a coat everywhere. I went out last night in just a dress for the first time in a while, it felt amazing. Spring weather and sun truly makes me a happier and brighter person.

However, this weather will be short lived for me. I really haven't had the greatest year, for various reasons; so about a week ago I made the decision to go to Europe. I leave in eight weeks! This will mean leaving my job, boyfriend, friends, family and spring - I will be venturing off into a European winter by myself, on a one-way ticket. I'm extremely excited and nervous, but think it will be good for me.

I'm listening to Fionn Regan at the moment, he makes beautiful music.


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- C x