Friday 30 November 2012

Everything Is Fine

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So this week has been busy.
That's not unusual or unwelcome, however I am looking forward to having some down time this weekend.
We are having a leaving meal for my brother tonight who is off to central America for a few months and I am trying hard not to be too jealous!!
I hope you all have a lovely weekend planned:)

Happy Friday!

Tuesday 27 November 2012

Ale Sly

I Discovered Ale Slys Bags in a recent issue of Nylon and the colours made me feel happy:)





They remind me a lot of the colours, textures and fabrics I saw when I was in Brazil, so it didn't surprise me to know that although She is a Londoner, She is massively influenced by south american (Argentina is where she now calls Home) materials and culture.
Makes me crave some colour and Sunshine!!

Happy Tuesday everyone:)





Sunday 25 November 2012

D-I-Y Studded shoes

So in the western world we are pretty spoilt for shops that sell things for ridiculous prices (Primark-I am talking about you). Now I am not going to go into the pros and cons of buying from these establishments from a ethical or ecological point of view today. I ,as much as the next girl , do love a bargain, and as my budget is quite low for clothes and shoes, I do have the odd splurge, spend 30 pounds and come home with 20 odd things:) 
The thing that I find I do quite a lot is try and customise the things I do buy and make them a bit more unique. Clothes this is quite easy, but when I was looking through my shoe box the other day I realised that I had about 4 pairs of ballet shoes and they all were pretty boring. This would not do. So I came up with this project, and thought I would share it with you all for Pink Sunshine's first ever
D-I-Y:)



So for this easy D-I-Y you will need:

*Some Ballet pumps, the softer the material the easier it will be to put studs in them.
*Some of your chosen studs. I got mine off Ebay, there is quite a large choice so you can play around with different shapes if you want.
*Some flat nose pliers  I used my jewellery ones but I'm sure most people have some similar larger ones in their tool box:) 


1. So With your lovely studs (I got the pyramid ones) roughly lay out your design on your ballet pump.
Have a play round and when you get them how you want you are ready to start studding:)


2. I always start with the centre stud as I find its easier to get them straight then. Push the stud through the material of the shoe and then using your pliers bend the points under the inside of the shoe, making sure all sharp points are fully flat to the shoe. Then you wont get stabbed wearing them:)


3.Once you've done that carry on with the rest of the studs until you are happy with your design. I found that I had to bend the points slightly to get the studs to sit next to each other when I was pushing them through, but if you take your time you can make sure they all lay straight:)


Ta Da!

And there you have it:) A fast easy D-I-Y for your shoes.
I have to admit that I may become a little addicted to studding things, I cant seem to stop. . . . . .


Happy Sunday everyone:)
Make sure you check out the Shop this weekend to get 15% off all jewellery!





Friday 23 November 2012

Black Friday//Cyber Monday SALE


Come and have a look at my sale this weekend on Etsy:)
Some new goodies up in the shop too!!!

Happy Friday everyone!!

Tuesday 13 November 2012

Winter featuring Orla

So it happens every year, we reach November and suddenly all I want to do is curl up in my bed in my P.J's and hibernate till spring. Preferably wearing a vast array of woollen items. But then I pull myself together and try and find inspiration to get me back excited about clothes again. I was doing this today and remembered the Orla Kiely show from London Fashion week all the way back in the spring.
At that point no one is thinking abut winter dressing, but now its my perfect dressing inspiration.







All Via :Kris Atomic 

The setting of a Tea dance was just perfect. I wish I was one of these girls being twirled round in a pretty dress. And that makes me want to be a bit more creative dressing again. Inspiration at its purist.

Not to self: Buy some cute little T-bar shoes and glittery socks like the ones you had when you were 5.
Great, Thanks:)

Friday 2 November 2012

Autumn

My last few months from my phone:



Exploring down by the southbank:)




Visiting new places to see friends.


Catching a gazillion colds and spending bed time watching old films.



Awesome Globe weekend, 3 plays in 2 days:)





Gigs: We are augustines, Bastille and The Tallest man on earth. . . . and some brotherly love on the way home:)








The sea. . . one of my favourite places on this planet: Woolacombe.


Rainy day headgear - cause I am that cool.

Dinner out with friends with sign that reminds me of Psych:)

Stair parties with friends and Gingerbeer.

How has your last few months been?