BEAUTIFUL!

Recycled prints, laminated and turned into quirky jewellery, Hound and Beaut is full of unique accessory creations .

Great presents for quirky dolls, why not put one in your xmas stocking but remember..... ' A laminated bird is not just for xmas its for life ' 

MCQUEEN STYLE WEAPON

                                                                           

On a trip to New York I saw this amazing Alexander McQueen bag which was beautifully displayed  on 5th Avenue .
 Surrounded by miniature bust heads of musicians  and spotlighted on a sheet of music this is truly a work of art.


I love the fact that it is crafted so beautifully but then has a hard gold knuckle duster handle .........I think its amazing and definitely influencing this seasons jewellery as many rings are now in knuckle duster style covering two fingers and making a statement. 


Diamonds and Doormen x

BEDROOM BEAUTY

Isn't this beautiful! NYSD is a magazine featuring the amazing and inspirational  homes of artists and interior designers.
This amazing bedroom is the slumber haven of the New York based Interior Designer, Eric Cohler
www.ericcohler.com

ROB DOBI

Rob Dobi is so talented I love his work, check out his sites, he's a gifted illustrator, photographer and all round creative inspiration! His T-shirts are great too!http://www.dobi.nu/

He also creates personal illustrations for you as a service for $200. Just send him some pictures of the person you want turned into an illustration ! I think its a fab unique idea for a present ! 

COMICS ARE BACK

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Geek chic is back this season,  which means we should be hiding away under our duvets and reading  comic books through large black rimmed glasses!
Personally I'm not a comic person but  I'm defo loving these illustrations featured on 'But your like really pretty.com on Flikr.
Its a comic strip updated every Wednesday relating to celebrity culture and I love it! Take a look, they are really funny!

WE SALUTE YOU MISS ATHERTON

I want to congratulate Gemma Atherton for embracing her womanly figure and looking a shapely size 12 on the set of her new film, Tamara Drewe!
 I know people are afraid to comment on weight but my opinion is that everyone looks alot better when they've shed a few pounds!
 I usually think it makes you look younger and fresher, but knowing when to stop is important because unnaturally skinny skeletal figures are disgusting and hard to maintain and usually result in side affects such as, loss of hair, bad breath, sensitivity to the cold, yellow teeth and spots.
So don't starve yourself to be a bald, smelly, freezing cold, spotty skeleton-what is attractive about that? Eat healthily, move more and don't be scared of the odd fat burger or cream cake . The key is to eat in moderation and to feel healthy and remember, YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!
I'm always a Chicken Balti with a garlic nan on a Sunday night and I'm not going to apologise for it!

BLUE BLOODED STYLE!

Its all about being British this Autumn!Tweed suits, quilted hunter jackets, plaid skirts, trilby hats and moccasins are really on trend  this season and I'm loving the classic understated look!
Inject abit of 'Patriotism in your home too, by picking up some royal memorabilia from Sunday markets or carboot sales  and purchase some union jack cushions which are perfect for a cosy British look! Don't spend a fortune on over priced cushions for an Autumn fad, you can get similar styles from Primark for half of the price, and they are in the shops now!
Invest in a big teapot this month, ready for the winter,drink tea out of your coronation mug and wear your moccasins,while watching 'Brief Encounter' and  you've achieved the Brit chic look for this season...... enjoy!!

CHEESY FACES FOR HOLLYWOOD STARS

Weve all heard about the bird dropping facials that Victoria Beckham was having to maintain her youthful looks, but now there is a new buzz about cheese facials in the celebrity world!
Apparently the best cheese to use is white Cheshire Cheese, mixed with double cream, made into paste and smeared  over the face, then washed off  with warm water!
Cheese is milk based and amazing for the skin, just think about Cleopatra in her bath of milk! If it was good enough for the Queen of Egypt its good enough for us !



Ive tried it!
If you don't mind looking like you have leprosy for 15 mins the mask makes your skin feel really soft, its a little hard to keep the cheese on your face though, it kept dropping into the bath and was abit of a mess, I wonder if Angelina Jolie had that problem?

DIRTY CHIC NAIL VARNISHES

Pretty coloured nails are boring and long french nail extensions  are WAGTASTIC and not fashionable anymore.

Stylish nails are kept short and painted with an unusual colour. Personally, I don't think that there are enough weird and wacky colours to buy, so I've come up with some quirky new names for my 'Dirty Chic ' range of Nail Varnishes

Stump Orange-

                                                                   

 Bin Bag Black                                                                

                                                                 

                                                                 

Wheelie Bin Green

Hearing Aid Beige

   Plaster Cast Cream

                                                                

Battle Ship Grey

SUSPENDER TIGHTS- GOOD LOOKER OR JUST HOOKER?

What are we thinking about suspender tights?

 I saw Frankie from the Saturdays wearing them and thought they looked cool, but that might be because she's young, gorgeous and probably size 6 ! I also think it depends on the type of style you go for because to get away with these tights you have to tone everything else down, or it could look like you are attending a tarts and vicars party and you've been caught in the same predicament as Bridget Jones!

Frankie was wearing the Henry Holland version of the suspender tights, but I found these on Ebay which are really pretty with bows. Have a look online its called Small Bald Man Shop they are a bargin at £6.99 

The Wonderful World of Ingrid Wagner

 This is  the Willy Wonker's Chocolate Factory of Textiles, doesn't it look wonderful! Actually its Ingrid Wagner's studio, based in Kirkharle, Northumberland. Ingrid is a Textile Designer who creates exciting and exclusive art for the floor and wall in the contemporary interior. Inspired by her many travelling experiences to colourful countries and cultures around the world, her paintings and textiles have the ability to make the place where you live or work come alive with colour, pattern and extraordinary tactile warmth. 
Take a look at www.ingridwagner.com and inject some colour into your home life ready for those cold gloomy winter months !

LASHING IMPRESSIONS

 Before a night out, spend at least half an hour just on lashes!! Use a very black mascara with a thick brush and keep different types of brushes from old mascaras, clean them and use them to sculpt your perfect lashes, using volumising brushes first, then fine comb brushes to get rid of clogging.
 When finished, an extra push up with your fore-finger will make your lashes stand out and don't worry about making a black mess on your eyelids, get a cotton bud and wipe off with eye make-up remover... perfect!!

Mascaras are like fake tans, everyone has different skin, everyone has different lashes so its hard to recommend a fake-tan or brand of mascara because what works for some people just doesn't for others! It really is trial and error!

 I use Boujous Volume Clubbing in Ultra Black which is a great mascara and my friends swear by Dior Black out!

Boujous Volume Clubbing Mascara in Ultra Black £7.99- You can buy it in Superdrug or Boots, ideal for thickness and making your lashes look really black I use it every day because I like the fake eyelash look.

Dior Black Out Mascara £21.99- Great for any type of lash, perfect for lengthening and making your eyes pop!!

FAKE TEETH BUT NO JOKE!

IMAKO cosmetic teeth are a new cheap way of getting perfect teeth for the price of £39.99. They come in sizes small or large and mould to your upper teeth while clipping onto your gums. You can drink and smoke with them in, but no eating, which I find a little bit of a let down.Imagine going out on a first date and having to take your teeth out before you start your meal ,I mean your date might expect to take you to the toilet next......... not a good impression, acting in the same manner as a pensioner!
Anyway if you fancy trying them out they are on Ebay for £39.99 or website www.taylorgifts.com (this is an American site and might be more money for shipping)

Miss Congeniality-Beauty tips from back stage

Beauty Pagent Queens are definitely not style icons! Its all too contrived and over the top, it does serve a purpose, but plastic, try -hard  beauty is just not appealing anymore! Even the orange faced, beauty-counter divas are toning it down to become less obvious, which is a shame because the department store cosmetic counter was like a cheaper version of Madam Tussards at one point, consisting of lots of waxy faced women, who couldn't move their faces!

The one thing that we can congratulate the Beauty Queens for is their old school beauty tips that are relevant to us and don't worry it doesn't consist of sparkly laguna blue eyeshadow and coral sunset lipstick Hoorah!! -Here's a few for you-  

Tip 1 -Apply Hemroid cream to get rid of bags under your eyes (be careful with this one as reports have said it can also thin your skin so not recommending it)

Tip 2- For a bum lift, spray a little water on your tights before you put them on and it will instantly lift your buttocks!

Tip 3- If you don't have perfect teeth put vaseline on them to fill in any cracks or gaps 

Tip 4- Buff your lips with an old tooth brush to get smooth perfect lips

Tip 5- Before an event or night out do at least 50 sit ups to make your stomach tight before you leave the house.

Mulberry Alexa Style Bag for £37.99

 Doesn't this look very much like the Alexa Bag from Mulberry!
The Mulberry Alexa bag is £795, this bag is £37.99 from an ebay shop called  AFFORDABLE CELEBRITY FASHION.Its a great online shop that sells gorgeous bags, similar to the Mulberry Alexa Bags for a fraction on the price. There are three different colours to choose from, black, tan or leopard pattern.

 I've recently ordered a bag in leopard pattern which is a dark tan colour, when it arrives I will let you know the verdict and if it will pass as an Alexa!

Affordable Celebrity Fashion is defo worth a look, it  sells clothes and accessories, all inspired by what celebrities are wearing now!

DON'T CHEMICAL PEEL, LEMON PEEL!!!

I'm all for the natural way of prolonging your youthful looks and getting gorgeous radiant skin!

Lemons are great for the skin and their acidity helps to get rid of brown patches, and any nastiness on the surface of your face. Here's how to do it -
Step one- Bathe your face in warm water to open pores
Step two- Squeeze the lemon onto a cotton wool pad and wipe it all over your skin, avoiding your eyes
Step three- Get any type of granulated sugar, use this as an exfoliant to rub into the skin. You can use the pad you have used to apply the lemon to add the sugar and rub around the face.
Step four- Do this until your skin feels clean, then wash off!
Your skin should feel smooth and amazing!!! Let me know when you've tried it!
NB- Remember to be careful if you have very sensitive skin, try a little patch test to make sure it doesn't irritate!

ROCK ROLLERS

The Liverpool Glamour girls have been doing it for ages now, but it hasn't seemed to have caught on in Newcastle! I walked out of my hairdressers, like this girl the other day and got some really funny looks!!
In Liverpool, no-one would even bat an eyelid, because it is quite acceptable to wear your rollers in the day while shopping! Not only do you look like a glam puss celebrity, accessorised with big sunglasses, you're prepping your big Bridget Bardot hair for your night out at the same time!!!
Keep it going Beatle Beauties I love the 21st century Hilda Ogden look! I'm going home instantly to put three flying ducks on my living room wall!
N.B I do not condone wearing this look with pyjamas or any velour tracksuit !