Bewitching

Angelina's long been an idol of mine, I admire that she's always marched to the beat of her own drum and done her own thing regardless of what other people think or say. So, I was rather excited when news first broke that she'd be playing the brilliantly wicked role of Maleficent, once the source of my childhood nightmares! I watched it on Wednesday with my sister and boy, she does not disappoint! I genuinely think I'd have preferred it if she'd been the only person on screen for the duration of the film, she looked absolutely incredible. Her props and costumes we're spot on and we both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Here's a few stills and advertisements for the film, I think you'll agree Angelina is pretty much the only person on this planet who manages to make the weird Lady Gaga cheek implants work for her--

I'm a lover of the 'darker' elements to fashion so watching Maleficent immediately conjured up the incredible Dolce & Gabbana AW14 catwalk to me, I think this show had a real Sleeping Beauty narrative to it--

I've been hunting around for more gothic fairytale-esque inspiration since Wednesday, think I might experiment over the next couple of weeks. Might get myself a sheer lace gown, feathers some chain mail!

So yes, I'm sort of in love with Angelina and now Maleficent, the baddest of them all. Bow down bitches!

All images via pinterest, I do not own any

Prima Ballerina

Cannot believe the last time I posted was almost a month ago, sad to be letting it slip as I really enjoy putting my rambling thoughts & ideas out to anyone who'll listen! There's no sign of work slowing down any time soon & I've had quite a few personal/family things to deal with. I've also been really motivated & focused with my own creative ideas, something I've procrastinated over for far too long. This weekend however, I had a break from thinking too much as my Mum & Sister came to stay with me. We've had a lovely few days together, from craft & vintage fairs to galleries & the theatre, we covered it all!

I'm not a huge musical/West End fan but we managed to find some reasonable tickets for Billy Elliot so off to Victoria we ventured on Saturday night! I actually really enjoyed the show on the whole, the children are all so talented. Watching ballet performances are always so inspiring, I've been thinking about the frothy tutus all day. Obviously this isn't the most fashion forward of posts, I just really admire anyone who can pull off such a feminine look. Degas is the perfect accompaniment too... Wish I was graceful & sinewy enough to not look ridiculous in a puffy tulle skirt & cropped sweater combo, less Prima Ballerina, more Sugar Plum Dumpling!

I've warmed to pastels in the last few months, when they're broken up with black or a bright pop of colour, usually head-to-toe pastels is too sickly for me. However, its just works for off-duty chic, & I love how mixing textures can keep it looking really fresh. Sheer, lace, embellishment & froth just work together don't they. I love the catwalk interpretations of this style too, Dolce & Gabbana has this look down to a tee, Valentino, Alice Temperley, Rodarte & Christopher Kane are also fantastic sources of inspiration. Right, I'm off to hunt down a tulle skirt to call my own!

All images via pinterest, I do not own any