Drive - a darker fairytale ♡

Last night I watched 'Drive', a film which stereotypically would not be my first choice, as after reading the back and the description of brutal bloody violence - I was a little scared and armed with super large cushions decided to branch out a bit & watch it, as I do quite like thriller type films.  


I was quite blown away - firstly the soundtrack is just so unbelievably perfect - I can't stop listening to the beautiful humming buzz of something a cross between elctronic 80's and definitely large doses of M83 influence. 
Secondly the styling, even down to that pretty 80's font - and the whole purpose behind the film was so dark and romantic - l could see clear influence from dark old fairytales, which put all the gore & violence into a context that was crucial to the film, and in reading up about the film discovered Refn's main idea behind it was to; 


'make a movie that was structured like a fairy tale: condensed in its storytelling and with archetypal characters. Refn sees The Driver as a knight who roams around the countryside searching for people to save. To play with the common theme of fairy tales, The Driver protects what is good while at the same time killing degenerate people in violent ways'

Couldn't phrase it any better myself, & if you haven't seen it, I'd definitely recommend, its dark enchanting and had me hooked in some kind of spell the entire way through. Gosling has proved himself as a definite piece of talented acting candy to watch. 

one of the prettiest songs...

Hope your all having a nice Monday! Lots of love x x x 

Le Voyage dans la lune ♡

So last night I finaaally got round to watching Hugo, hands down one of the most magical and amazing films I've seen in a long time! It had the perfect balance between really hilarious moments, and parts that were so enchanting I started to get teary - what's even more amazing is that in very large part the story is true. It was so beautiful realising how ones man's beautiful dreams happened - and how he was a pioneer of film to showcase the make believe  and as a medium of art - it was spellbinding and seriously inspiring! 

Having always been a massive Air fan, when they created a soundtrack to the beautiful fairytale like film Le Voyage dans la lune by Georges Melies, I had to watch & listen straight away. (Hugo is about Melies life)

The film was originally made in 1902 and has just been finished in it's remastered state - a process which has taken a seriously long time! The results are so gorgeous and dreamy though! I can't stop watching it and wanting to be in that dream world <3 Here are some shots from Le Voyage dans la lune

Hope your all having lovely weeks! Lots of love x x x 

A little dose of pink ♡

So as it's getting more sunny, my excuse to indulge in pink and pastels in even larger amounts seems justified. I got my roots re pinked at the hairdresser which was exciting - she showed me a chart of all the options for such a range of gorgeous colours (currently stocking up off eBay to try some different ones!) 

Everywhere looks so pretty - my gardens full of all different colours and shapes of flowers - Just wish it would get a little warmer so picnics and reading books in the garden could happen! <3 Tonight I'm off to a local country pub with Craig for some chilled times, but thought I'd post one of my designs from this time last year from my Flower Girl Project - I wanted it to have a super girly kaleidoscopic feel. Hope you like!

Oh & here's my newest pink candy hairs! - whipped out my Tatty Devine Horse and Carriage too <3

Have beautiful Saturdays lovely ones! Lots of love x x x x

Sugar Coated Lolita Inspiration ♡

I go to Tokyo in 100 days time with Craig! Words cannot describe how insanely exciting this is for us - it's been both of our dreams since we can ever remember - Japanese culture, and the many vibrant beautiful trends and subcultures has always fascinated me and I can't wait to explore it all and find lots of exciting pretty pastel treats! 

Pink Lolita's have always been a big inspiration - I love the enormous bows, layering of sheer and ruffley Marie Antoinette style pastel & just complete sugar overdoses. I decided to make a little mood board based on some of my favourite inspiring images/ pretty things (I have soooo many images I could have included so will probably be making more soon) <3

I wish the array of exciting bows and ribbons and chunky shoes! ahhhh massssive wishlist!

If any of you lovelies know anywhere good to go I'd absolutely love to hear from you! 

(Most images taken from weheartit) Top Row: Lolly Pop swirls as accesories, big puffy pink hair with lilac bits in, super long spidery eyelashes <3, an AMAZING hair do -(if anyone knows where this is from let me know!) - she's just pure candy floss!, pink lychee drinks (SO super yummy, a recent discovery from the Japanese super market near me - it seems like Japan has hundred of varietys of these exciting tea/fruit based juices <3

Second row: Two Lolitas in head to toe pink (LOVE IT), a very insane looking floral petal cake!, a super cute lolita with an overload of bows and pretty darling accesories in her hair.

Third Row: A Make your own ice cream cake thing- and they have faces..which you add...just wow!, really cute manga drawing, japanese bun <3

Fourth Row: Gorgeous pink blythe complete with her own mini hello kitty, chunky fringe,lace collar and turquoise oversize bow <3 and a completely gorgeous Marie Antoinette dress.

Fifth Row: beautiful minature Marie Antoinette cake, petticoat dress, AMAZE pink strappy ballet style shoes and matching parosol from Japanese magazine and finally girl with pony bag and carousel dress! - too cute!

Oh & here's a little Candy Video I'm a bit addicted to..

Hope you like! & that your all having super lovely Fridays! Lots of love! x x x x x

Little exhibition♡

So on Tuesday I went up to London armed with all my frames (on my lap on a super busy train!), to put them up for a super sweet little exhibition organised by the wonderful Debbie of MoonKo, In the upper ladies floor of Urban Outfitters High Street Kensington, my work in the frames & also prints are available for sale, and there are some other beautiful artists alongside me I'm lucky enough to share the lovely wall with!

 Do have a quick look if your around! It was such a lovely day watching it go up & meeting everyone!

Here are some photos I took (:

Hope everyones having nice weeks so far! Lots of love x x x

A mystical land of mermaid's & a dose of pastel loving - April favourites♡

Hello lovelies! Hope your all having a lovely month of April so far - can't believe how time flies & I haven't blogged anything in over a week! I've spent the past week down in Falmouth on holiday with the fam which has been super lovely,


so nice to just watch the waves and relax! Feeling even more super inspired by all things mermaid and pastel combo's, so thought I'd make a little collage of my current favourites! Hope you like!..

From Top Column (From Left): 'Moonrise Kingdom' - the new wes anderson film which is out next month..& I am VERY excited about, everything about it looks true to his usual fantastic style and form - so beautiful - I can't stop watching the trailer for the clothes, dreamy colours and pretty tune..ahh wish it would come out already! Beautiful sea shell/ underwater inspired jewellery, looking like it came straight out of a mermaid's chest, I definitely need a pretty piece soemthing along these lines to wear with long lacey dresses & turquoise & gold glitter nails in summer months! <3, Pastel Horses/decorative things - so spring like I am so attracted to all nic naks pastel coloured and detailed at the moment <3

Second row: Bag of dreams! (If anyone knows where its from please inform!), sugar pink shell shaped with a long gold clasp, the perfect accessory to fulfil current mermaid dreams! Mini Blythe mermaid - HOW CUTE! I love her turquoise hair, actually considering adding some turquoise to mine at some stage but might have to just get a wig (don't think I could move away from pink for too long!), Long beautiful blended pastel hair - this is just too perfect & mermaid-y in itself!

Third row: Charlotte Free (again) in perfect editorial - plush pink sofas, sparkly lavender socks - love it!, The disney little mermaid - because part of your world is one of my ultimate favourites! - and I can't watch it enough <3, Gorgeous sea shell inspired bra-let (again if anyone knows where it's from?) - too perfect!, I can see it with a long flowy skirt and some sparkly platforms ee <3

Fourth row: BIG marie antoinette hair, with pastel flowers and feathers and loose - proper mermaid style, Very fluffy skirts/ Cardi's - like wearing a giant ball of fluff - perfect to liven up an outfit I so need something in this description!..and finally...another wildfox lookbook I can't get enough of..rainbow pastel cats...cotton candy hair and matching candy can <3 They're just too good!

Hope you all have wonderful inspiring weekends full of lots of sugary treats and family times! <3 Have a lovely easter! To finish here's a little candy carousel I doodled recently...

Lots of Love! x x x x♡