Can't stop listening to these two tracks today... getting me through the Monday Blues!
Rudimental - Feel The Love
Alex Clare - Too Close
Monday, 30 April 2012
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Weekend in Bristol - movies, mooching, munchies and mopeds
It was my 5th Anniversary with my boyfriend this week and rather than spending monies going somewhere, taking ages to get there, not sleeping well in an unknown bed and it being a complete wash out anyways we though we would spend time exploring Bristol. Even though we have been here since September it seems like we have only really explored little bits of it, and there is always something to do anyways.
Friday night we saw The Avengers Assemble at our little independant cinema about two minutes walk from our flat. It's under a fiver a ticket so everyone's a winner!
If you haven't seen it yet, then I definitely recommend it. After seeing the trailer I thought they made it look a bit too "epic" and thought it was just gonna be a whole load of explosions and a bit rubbish, but I loved every minute of it. Can't decide who is my favourite. Maybe if they combined Thor's rugged good looks and Iron Man (well, Downey Junior's) humour and wit then I would be a happy gal! Also, stick around after the credits, there is a little treat!
Check out the old school 3D glasses we got given at the little cinema, you don't throw these bad boys away! They were so heavy they hurt my face half way through!
After, we went to a new Spanish Tapas bar, again, two minutes walk from our flat. Very cosy bar to get away from the rain and pretend we were on holiday :)
Saturday I woke up to a package of anniversary presents, I am so spoilt! Best card in the world and can't wait to see Phantom!!!!!
We then ventured in Bristol, had breakfast at the famous Rocotillos, walked right into the middle of an Italian car and motorbike fiesta and then past some very cool street art.
Thank you to my lovely boyfriend for a lovely weekend!
Friday night we saw The Avengers Assemble at our little independant cinema about two minutes walk from our flat. It's under a fiver a ticket so everyone's a winner!
If you haven't seen it yet, then I definitely recommend it. After seeing the trailer I thought they made it look a bit too "epic" and thought it was just gonna be a whole load of explosions and a bit rubbish, but I loved every minute of it. Can't decide who is my favourite. Maybe if they combined Thor's rugged good looks and Iron Man (well, Downey Junior's) humour and wit then I would be a happy gal! Also, stick around after the credits, there is a little treat!
Check out the old school 3D glasses we got given at the little cinema, you don't throw these bad boys away! They were so heavy they hurt my face half way through!
After, we went to a new Spanish Tapas bar, again, two minutes walk from our flat. Very cosy bar to get away from the rain and pretend we were on holiday :)
Saturday I woke up to a package of anniversary presents, I am so spoilt! Best card in the world and can't wait to see Phantom!!!!!
We then ventured in Bristol, had breakfast at the famous Rocotillos, walked right into the middle of an Italian car and motorbike fiesta and then past some very cool street art.
We then walked towards the Mud Dock and as part of Eat Drink Fashion Bristol Festival they have got these teepees set up with a bar inside, great to get out of the rain and have a drink or two!
Thank you to my lovely boyfriend for a lovely weekend!
Friday, 27 April 2012
Thursday, 26 April 2012
I AM (inlovewith) BEYONCE
Have been meaning to post about this for a while, but Beyonce's tumblr is a-maz-ing.
Not only is the content beautiful but the whole layout, design and usability of her tumblr and site is just so stylish.
They are either private pictures that she has taken herself, whether it be when she has been on tour, down time on holiday, or backstage at video filming, and also a great selection from photo shoots and editorial pieces.
I confess, I am a little bit obsessed, and a lot-tle bit in love... here are some tasty tit bits for a Thursday afternoon..
Not only is the content beautiful but the whole layout, design and usability of her tumblr and site is just so stylish.
They are either private pictures that she has taken herself, whether it be when she has been on tour, down time on holiday, or backstage at video filming, and also a great selection from photo shoots and editorial pieces.
I confess, I am a little bit obsessed, and a lot-tle bit in love... here are some tasty tit bits for a Thursday afternoon..
Diamonds (and snow leopards) are a girl's best friend.. the new Cartier advert.
Have just seen the new (well new to me) advert for Cartier. It is more like a mini film being over 3 minutes long, but it is definitely sticking it through and watching the whole thing.
It's like a diamond encrusted Narnia with elephants with palaces on their backs, serpents and birds, palaces and chambers, shots of Paris all finished off with a beautifully dressed model at the end, with the Wright brothers thrown in for good measure.
After reading up on Cartier a little, I found out that Wallis Simpson designed a lot of the Cartier jewellery before she made history with the events that happened later in her life, but her favourite animal and design was the snow leopard. A Cartier legacy that has been brought to life in this decadent piece of film.
Diamonds (and snow leopards) are a girl's best friend... watch the advert below.
It's like a diamond encrusted Narnia with elephants with palaces on their backs, serpents and birds, palaces and chambers, shots of Paris all finished off with a beautifully dressed model at the end, with the Wright brothers thrown in for good measure.
After reading up on Cartier a little, I found out that Wallis Simpson designed a lot of the Cartier jewellery before she made history with the events that happened later in her life, but her favourite animal and design was the snow leopard. A Cartier legacy that has been brought to life in this decadent piece of film.
Diamonds (and snow leopards) are a girl's best friend... watch the advert below.
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Designer of Steve Jobs tribute Apple logo designs for Coca Cola...
We all remember the iconic symbol of the Apple logo being appropriated by student Jonathan Mak in tribute to the late Steve Jobs, as a quick but clever idea which vastly spread over the media, both online and on print.
Soon after, Coca Cola approached him with this incredible oppurtunity to create a poster for them. He has designed this brilliantly simple and beautiful poster that has been premiered in Shanghai as part of Coke's 'Global Happiness' campaign. I love it. It is just looks so effortless but is so clever and iconic.
Jonathan's humble website can be found here.
Soon after, Coca Cola approached him with this incredible oppurtunity to create a poster for them. He has designed this brilliantly simple and beautiful poster that has been premiered in Shanghai as part of Coke's 'Global Happiness' campaign. I love it. It is just looks so effortless but is so clever and iconic.
Jonathan's humble website can be found here.
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Russell Brand quotes Tupac in The House of Commons...yes!
I am a BIG fan of Russell Brand. Like, really, really big. From seeing him in the little pokey civic hall doing stand up comedy in Wolverhampton many moons ago, and in more recent years on the big screen. Not only do I love him for the obvious comedic value, but the way he thinks, what he believes in and the way he articulates himself - it all fascinates me. I have read both his books and found them both brilliant in the content and composition. I have listened to his podcasts from the infamous Russell Brand Show on Radio 2 before it got cancelled because of 'that' phone call. I have heard about his struggles with fame, drugs, alcohol and other addictions and seen how he has battled and recovered from these and have a great deal of respect for him.
So to hear that he is now standing up for his beliefs in relation to drug and susbtance abuse and how addiction is a disease, and should be treated like one, and to debate and discuss this in the House of Commons, well, I knew it was going to be good.
I find it funny how shocked people are to realise how articulate and intelligent he is. Yes you can be the previous things as a person, which Russell Brand chooses to be, but yes he can also be a bit silly. These two things aren't exclusive, you can in fact, be both. And he is, most amazingly! It annoys me slightly how certain newspaper websites have titled the video with such headlines as "The Russell Brand Show arrives at Parliament" it makes people think it is going to be non-sensical and less viable before they have even watched it. And from reading a few comments from the way the video clip has been edited, I think it has been cut in this way to make this seem even more so. I don't know what it is with the media, but hopefully everything that he has said will be taken on board, and drug and susbtance abuse as a disease, and the treatment of addicts and actions will be taken to address the matters so that the outcomes are beneficial for everyone.
And the fact that he quoted Tupac? Amazing.
So to hear that he is now standing up for his beliefs in relation to drug and susbtance abuse and how addiction is a disease, and should be treated like one, and to debate and discuss this in the House of Commons, well, I knew it was going to be good.
I find it funny how shocked people are to realise how articulate and intelligent he is. Yes you can be the previous things as a person, which Russell Brand chooses to be, but yes he can also be a bit silly. These two things aren't exclusive, you can in fact, be both. And he is, most amazingly! It annoys me slightly how certain newspaper websites have titled the video with such headlines as "The Russell Brand Show arrives at Parliament" it makes people think it is going to be non-sensical and less viable before they have even watched it. And from reading a few comments from the way the video clip has been edited, I think it has been cut in this way to make this seem even more so. I don't know what it is with the media, but hopefully everything that he has said will be taken on board, and drug and susbtance abuse as a disease, and the treatment of addicts and actions will be taken to address the matters so that the outcomes are beneficial for everyone.
And the fact that he quoted Tupac? Amazing.
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