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

Fairytale Ambitions

We're off to Circus for our studio Christmas party next month which is exciting. Inevitably attention has quickly turned to outfit choices. I'm sad to say I'm a last minute panic shop kinda girl when it comes to big events. I plan ahead, I'm always disappointed as I can never find the 'perfect' items I've dreamt up in my mind. So I hold out until it's too late to find anything halfway decent just in case they happen to turn up!

I've been collecting embellishment imagery fit for the women in John William Waterhouse's paintings, I think that's what I'm aiming for! The d&g AW13 show was just heavenly, perfect for this look, along with the stunning Balmain velvet burnout garments.

I'm working on boards for the perfect Christmas ensemble, these'll be up shortly. In the meantime, here's an inspiration taster to whet your appetite. If you like what you see there's more to be found here on my Renaissance Reconnaissance pinterest board

All images via pinterest, I do not own any