Collared

Loved Rosa's chain mail collar this afternoon, especially with her chunky Fisherman's jumper.

Dizzy Blue Heights

When I took a picture of these yesterday in Primark, it was initially to scoff and and say annoying things like 'no wonder these are in the sale, pah!' But for some reason this morning I am feeling like part of me actually, maybe, almost quite likes them?!? Something about the colour and the disgusting (great) feathery trim... I think really I've just been indoors too long, and they truly do belong in Primark's bargain bucket.

 

I know this blue snakeskin bag of Rosa's is nice though, no doubt there. I really enjoyed the flowers on her saucer matching her bag too. 

2006 sketchbook

I found this old sketchbook this evening and it made me realise that a new blank version should be purchased and filled steadily as a new year's resolution, so that I can continue ripping Vogue etc to shreds, just like the old days.

Again

Rosa is decorating her Christmas tree this evening.
I'm really hoping she'll go all out and create something like this:

Its this time of year again:
http://whatisshelike.blogspot.com/2011/01/last-days-of-december.html
Bring on the Cava

Friday

Once again Rosa and I became culture vultures for the day last week

and visited the Victoria Miro gallery in East London. Doug Aitken was the main artist on show, with his film Black Mirror kind of stealing the spotlight. I was dubious if I'd like the film because of Chloe Sevigny's starring role - not really a fan of her. But it was good!

Stills from Black Mirror

The best bit about the film was probably the actual black mirrors that reflected the film over and over like a kaleidoscope.

These wall hangings were quite good too, but I kind of felt like I was in a super cool version of Habitat.
We found the canal afterwards, and accidentally walked to Angel

And then back again to East London, although we somehow got really, really lost. We had earned the bagels by the time we gobbled them.

Rosa and Richter

Seascape (Sea-Sea), 1970

Abstract Painting, 1992

 

Cathedral Corner II, 1988

Cloud, 1970 (part of a triptych)

Before Gerhard Richter's major show, Panorama (6 October 2011 - 8 January 2012) at the Tate Modern, I hadn't really seen/heard/read much about him. Which is embarrassing, since after reading all the reviews etc I have discovered that loads of people think he is amazing, and even the greatest living painter now Freud has died. I haven't seen enough, or know enough about Richter to make my mind up about him, but I really enjoyed his show when I went with Rosa yesterday. As I find a lot at the Tate, the show was massive - almost too big, and I am already planning another visit when I am less overwhelmed and there are less people about. I wanted to go wild in the shop and buy all the postcards, but my purse didn't allow me too - another reason to go back.

We also checked out the new Turbine Hall installation, a film by Tacita Dean. Really enjoyed that too, and was one of those annoying people that took a lot of photos, rather than just watch the film.

Rosa and I walked along the river to Embankment afterwards, where we found her perfect man nearby:

That just don't make them like they used to, so lovely and tall.

Ring

Hellooooo Rosa

Rosa was sporting this lovely ring of her Mum's on Friday as a good luck charm.

And I have a new addition to my collection which I really love from Shepherd's Bush Market.

Rosa in 7 Days

I asked Rosa to send me a week's worth of outfits, as she is someone whose wardrobe I have always admired. I also asked her to let me know why she chose what to wear each day...
Sunday 4th September

Dress - Flea Market, South of France
Top - H&M
Boots - Office
I like the way you can faintly see the print of the dress through the top. I also like the little random pocket, might keep coins in it
Tuesday 5th September

Top - £3 second hand clothes shop in Manchester
Jeans - Silence and Noise
Boots - Office
Didn't realise this morning, but my socks match my shirt which makes me quite happy
Tuesday 6th September

Jumper - H&M
Shorts - Kimchi Blue at H&M
Boots - Office
Jacket - Topshop
I like how the split on my jumper meets the buttons of my shorts
Wednesday 7th September

 

Outfit One - Uniform at work (West Village, Notting Hill)

Outfit Two
Jumper - Joseph
Trousers - Zara
Trainers - Converse
Claddagh ring - birthday present
LOVE ring - Shepherd's Bush Market
Thursday 8th September

Lace sleeveless shirt - Vintage, Portobello
Jeans - Silence and Noise
Jumper - H&M
Bag - Zara
Newly dyed blue/gree hair tips
I love lace tops, but this is one of my favourites
Outfit for Vogue's Fashion Night Out:

Dress - (very old) Primark
Top - H&M
Friday 9th September

Top - H&M
Skirt - H&M
Boots - Office
Coat - Topshop
Painted my nails a new green which I really like with my skirt
Saturday 10th September

Top - Lace Vest nicked from Gran
Dress (worn under top) - Topshop
Leather Jacket - Oasis (very old)

Prom themed fancy dress party on Saturday night...
Hilariously contemplated wearing this, I'm thrilled I decided against it - the material squeaks when you walk. I bought it in a thrift shop in New York for Halloween and wore orange lipstick and purple eyelashes. Never again.

Final prom dress choice - Primark.
Sunday 11th September

TShirt - Petite Bateau
Jeans - £3 stall, Portobello
Denim scrunchie
Jacket - Comptoir des Cotonniers

The rain does suck, but it means you can wear jackets like this. I love autumn because its the perfect weather for jackets (winter too cold, summer to muggy).