Cool Cookie - a blog about music, fashion, photography and awesome stuff

Jackalopes

2011-11-27T12:54:00.000-08:00

Aren't they just the greatest?

Christmas Gift Guide

2011-11-20T09:19:00.000-08:00

This weeks pointless problem...

2011-11-12T10:34:00.000-08:00

It's just the average western 1st world dilemma. Which one?

or...

Listening to:

Busted - Year 3000

11/11/11

2011-11-11T15:11:00.000-08:00

I wish...

...and world peace, please.

Billy, Me & You

2011-10-27T18:35:00.001-07:00

First things first, I have been terribly busy... With... School and stuff, so sorry about the lack of posts! *groan* so... much... revision... But I have managed to drag myself away from the joys of homework to write a little bit about mum's new book! Here you go:

Nicola Streeten (A.K.A my mum) has just launched a graphic novel about the death of her son and the four years of her life it took over, (OUT NOW!) and I was lucky enough to be at the book launch. As me and dad came (straight from school on the train) towards Corrine's house, right next to the British Museum, we could already see a few people stood in the window. Little did we know that a few hours later you wouldn't be able move for the amount of people clinking glasses and queuing to get their fresh new book signed. It went on from six to eight, the reuniting of mum's old friends, the congratulations from new ones. It was a rather jolly event, unlike the (apparently) heart-wrenching stuff packed inside the yellow cover. I, of course, haven't actually read it yet (I am working my way through every single previously existing graphic novel so that when I finally come to Billy, Me and You, I will be able to judge it honestly and fairly. And I haven't really had the time.) but I have heard raving reviews of it, where people have written in/called in tears from the gripping tale.

Sounds like your thing? Want to try something new? You can buy it by clicking HERE or popping into a Foyles or Waterstones.

harry potter

2011-10-25T09:00:00.000-07:00

Okay, I have a confession to make. Since a few days ago, I had only seen two films and never read any books. I basically assumed it was rubbish (I can't remember either film, and strongly disliked any fantasy/magic type thing like that)... Well, all this changed a few days ago when I convinced dad to buy me the first book! I really don't know what spurred this on, I think I just wanted to see what all the fuss was about. (I am pretty late in realising anyway; even the true potterheads have died down a bit!)

Three days later, and I am begging for the next one after hardly putting the book down. I'm not really sure what it is about it, it's not particularly well-written (let's just say if i wrote the first few pages in my English exam, I wouldn't be top of the class...) but it has instantly likable characters, and a gripping plot... Well, that's what I think anyway!

Tattoo

2011-10-23T10:29:00.000-07:00

Just pictures today.

eBay is my saviour

2011-10-21T12:37:00.000-07:00

I have tried to use eBay before... To buy a Tamagotchi... I'm not too sure I really got the whole spirit of it though, as I was only little and I don't think I really understood the concept of money, let alone gambling it on pretty much any item over the internet. So after that day, I haven't touched it. Until last week.

As I mentioned in my previous post, I have developed a 'thing' for shoes, so I was searching Google for some orange high top trainers and somehow came across these beauties on eBay.

It was love at first sight. I think they put me in a trance and I'm pretty sure I was just sat there staring at them on my screen for about ten minutes... Now I don't know if it's just me that feels like this about them, but they are rare Puma's... and were only up for £8 including postage...

But I didn't bid yet; I has heard about this whole bidding lark and decided to wait until the last minute to put in my offer. Since it ended the next day and had already had two bids on it, I thought that was for the best.

So after spending the whole next day not being able to wait until I got home so I could spend some money, I settled down to my computer and typed in my bid. As soon as I had done so, the price rose... I tried again and the same thing happened... I waited. Those twenty minutes were the tenses ones of my life.. And then finally, in the last minute, I entered my offer and won! It was my first proper buy on eBay. Pretty successful if I do say so myself.

We've got our obsessions...

2011-10-19T12:12:00.000-07:00

A few months ago, I would never be able to understand people that are obsessed with shoes... I thought shoes were pretty much only for protecting your feet and if anyone commented on the fact that 'all women love shoes' I would dismiss it as an ill-informed, sexist comment. Today, however, while I know this isn't always true, I have suddenly become slightly obsessed with what to wear on my feet...

Don't worry too much though, I'm not the average person as you will never catch me in high heels... I obsess more over sneakers. (No, I'm not American, but the word 'trainers' just brings up images of gym goers and professional sports people. As I try to avoid exercise, this is not what I buy them for.) Converse, high tops, bright colours and unusual shapes are among some of the things that pull me in.

So! Why the sudden interest in all this superficial stuff? Hmm.. I would put it down to a phase in life that will probably happen to everyone. I think it is part of growing up. (Well, this is what I tell myself so I don't feel as guilty spending all my money on shoes anyway..)

winged trainers, mickey mouse trainers, dr martens, black converse, lazy oaf creepers-sold out, blue creepers, white converse, leopard creepers, other creepers,

Maths exam

2011-10-17T11:17:00.000-07:00

Lately I have been very busy with exams... Thursday was a mock Maths and Friday I had an English controlled assessment... I am still keeping my fingers crossed for a good English mark, but I know I got an A* in Maths! Let's just hope it goes that well in the real thing.

The day after I found out, we went to the Frieze art festival and coincidently, we stumbled across this A* piece of art.

p.s. to find out more about our 'adventure' at Frieze, take a look at Nicola's blog

Stay cool...

2011-10-15T11:44:00.001-07:00

I made this in my last ever textiles lesson... No one gets it...

STICKAID 2011

2011-10-03T03:27:00.000-07:00

This Saturday, 1^st October, was the best day of my life. You may laugh, my friend, but on Saturday I met the YouTube HEROS of my life. That’s right, this Saturday was the 24 hour charity event which is Stickaid.

I will start off with a brief introduction to Stickaid, because the likeliness is that you haven’t heard of it. I have to admit; I had no idea what it was when I booked two tickets for me and my cousin to be in the audience of charlieissocoollike and Sorted Food. Basically, it is a 24 hour fundraiser, getting money for UNICEF by inviting a load of YouTube sensations to come and co-present with the founder, Myles Dyer; the result of which is streamed live onto the internet.

So, as me and Sophie (my cousin) are MASSIVE fans of Charlie, we couldn’t quite believe it was real when we arrived in London a few hours before our 6-8 time slot. It was pretty hard to believe the reality of it all though, a few amazing things happened that day…

The first one of these miracles went like this:

“Sally look behind you.”

“What? Why?”

“Look behind you. Quickly. Look.”

“What? I can’t see anything..?”

Before I knew it, we were picking up our stuff and stalking half of Chameleon Circuit. That’s right, Liam Dryden and the blue hair guy from the ‘Timelord Rock’ band were entering what looked like a Tesco Express. Sophie managed to slip them a hello.

Soon after, we decided we would head to the venue, and who should be stood outside but the AMAZING ALEX DAY!!

“OMG, NERIMON IS OVER THERE!!!”

He was really nice, and we got a picture with him.

After waiting a bit, we realise there was a crowd in the corner. A crowd concealing Sophie’s future husband, the man that was turning twenty one today. Yes, Charlie McDonnell signed my history book.

When we finally got into the recording room, I have some personal highlights:

· Sam Pepper was sat in front of me. Sam. Pepper. And he gave me half of his tiramisu, cooked by the Sorted Food team!!

· Charlie’s mum (lilliesarelike) gave me some of Charlie’s birthday cake, it was in the shape of a ukulele!

· I bought a tshirt. In fact, I’m wearing it as I type this!

So, yeah. That was one of the best days of my life.

Hair

2011-10-02T07:54:00.001-07:00

If you don't follow me on twitter, then you won't know I have taken my dreadlocks out. I did it about a week ago, simply by using my fingers and brushing with shampoo. A lot. The reason? They just got annoying! They would have been too high maintenance to get them to a 'proper dreadlock-y' standard.

Now, I thought to myself, my hair is really boring... I should dye it! So last Friday, I decided to go into town. After waiting an hour for the bus in the sweltering heat, and about half an hour stuck in traffic, I finally got into Blue Banana to buy some hair dye!

I chose Coral Blue and Shocking Pink.

Snipping the tops off the bottles and shampooing my hair, I covered my body with an old towel and got to work, spreading the dye just on the tips.

I left it for about 25 minutes, and went to watch a bit of QI.

And then...

Voila! Pink and blue hair! Yes, I am wearing my Stickaid 2011 shirt...

Playlist of the Week:

Viva Brother - Darling buds of May

Marina and the Diamonds - Shampain

Metro Station - Shake It

very old clothes (aka vintage)

2011-09-24T04:19:00.001-07:00

With me expecting a cardboard box of dirty corduroy trousers and mum expecting skinny waisted 1950's dressed, we headed down to Granny J's house to take a peek at her (now vintage) clothes.

Oh how wrong could we be! In the low roofed attic, perfumed with mothballs and sprinkled with dust, there were about five beautiful vintage suitcases full of what first appeared to be junk. Three of these suitcases were... not junk, just not what we were looking for... toys and children's clothes, but the other two were treasure chests!

Most of these things belonged to my mum and her siblings... it must be really weird to see your daughter want to wear the same clothes you did when you were her age! Among the chunky cardigans and turtlenecks, this is what I managed to salvage:

Covered in dust they may be, but after a wash, some of the things we collected are pretty damn good. They include an old guides top, two checked tops, some flared, high waisted jeans, a sort of tartan coat and a big, luxurious red coat which we still haven't got round to picking up... We also spotted an old record player thing in another corner of the room, hidden behind a baby gate. I have wanted one for ages, even though I don't own any records personally, and don't even particularly like old music... I just think they are nice objects.

We left a bit of a mess, but I (conveniently) had to go and pack my bags and left mum too it :)

Playlist of the week:

Marina and the Diamonds - Mowgli's Road

The Wombats - Techno Fan

The Hoosiers - Worried About Ray

it's fashion, innit.

2011-09-22T12:31:00.001-07:00

hello,

Today, I am going to share with you my newest amazing things, (when I say new, I mean about a month old...) and my awesome picture poses. By the way, I am wearing my mum's 'vintage' Girl Guides uniform from all the way back in 1974. The little iron on badges don't say what they are for, but have little pictures on... One is a cup of tea, one is a girl throwing love hearts, one looks like a Roman building and the other appears to be a ghost. God knows what they got up to...

My Urbanears headphones are the new loves of my life. Seriously. They were the only thing I bought in Spain, but they sell them at Urban Outfitters as well...

BIG LOVE to my Converse (and ice cream socks)! I finally got some, and they have made getting dressed so much easier. Honestly, they go with everything in my wardrobe! They make my feet look really big, but that is one price I am willing to pay.

Also, did I mention I got some Doc Martens? Dad has 'been wishing his daughter would want some DMs', so jumped at the chance to spend my school uniform money on them... Oh well, I'm not complaining!;D

Now Playing:

The Midnight Beast - Fashion Innit Skit

P.S. My dreads look rather non-existant in these pictures, but I am thinking about getting rid of them anyway... They are starting to get seriously annoying!

I never knew I was a techno fan...

2011-09-13T12:21:00.000-07:00

I have actually been obsessing over this for so long. Can't quite justify spending that much on a bag though...

underage festival 2011

2011-09-06T09:09:00.001-07:00

I was looking through my blog posts, and just remembered I wrote this draft about the Underage Festival! It was quite a long time ago, so my bad for not posting about it earlier! Anyway, here it is:

So a few weeks ago, me and Amy went to the Underage Festival (a one day long festival that showcases the best talent to only people aged 13-17) in Victoria Park, London. It was pretty awesome.

After arriving two hours early, we were near the front of the queues, which payed off massively as who should be walking in front of the gates but Georgie Okell from T4 (wearing amazing trousers). I felt so star struck.

So, half an hour after we were supposed to be let in, we rushed in, picked up our free bags and found the Underage Festival Stage, where the first act was performing... Rizzle Kicks!!

We were literally in the second row, and were really lucky to get such a good view, considering pretty much the whole of the festival was there!

After watching a few more acts (Pulled apart by horses, Fugative and all that...) we casually wandered over to go and meet Bombay Bicycle Club. We were waiting for a while, even though we didn't really know who they were, but had heard they were famous so... Anyway, by the time we came out, there were already people lining up to go and meet The Midnight Beast... And I mean a LOT of people. The line basically went around the whole site!! But *cough* somehow, we ended up near the front.

So to set the scene: it's really hot, we have been waiting for about an hour, we were only a bit further down the line than we were when we met Bombay Bicycle Club, and the organisers had already told about 500 people (not including us) they wouldn't be able to see TMB. By now, we were about 15 minutes from getting into the tent, when they told everyone in the line that TMB had gone, and weren't signing anymore. Me and Amy were so angry. We had already missed the start of Roll Deep, and we could have been watching them.

blurry roll deep

After we had got over that, we went over to the Last.FM Stage to watch the last few songs of Roll Deep, and stayed on for Labirinth and then... *drum roll please* ... The Midnight Beast! We may not have got to meet them personally, but at least we could watch their performance, and what a performance! You could hardly hear them sing because everyone (and I mean everyone) was singing along!! And then the streamers went off into the crowd at the end and it was fantastic. Probably the best received show that day.

this is actually the midnight beast...

There was just time to go to the toilet and watch a bit of Bombay Bicycle Club before setting off home again.

Overall, there were good bits and bad bits, but I wouldn't have missed it. Here is my summary:

Best performance: Rizzle Kicks or The Midnight Beast

Best buy: Midnight Beast tshirt

Best stall: Merrimaking stall, but they ran out so we didn't get to make one, or the coke tent... Wooo free Coke!

Biggest disappointment: Not meeting the Midnight Beast!!

Worst part: The heat when your in a big crowd, and all the good bands clashing!

Festival fashion: LOADS of colourful dip-dyed hair (jealous!!), Ray Bans and Doc Martens.

And now... my feet and back hurt:(

On a side note, Pegasus Bridge pulled out two days before the festival because they split up.

PEGASUS BRIDGE HAVE SPLIT UP.. I still can't get over it, they were such an amazing band...

Back!

2011-08-30T12:08:00.001-07:00

Hello, this is a bit of a late blog post, but I have been sooo busy lately, what with all the guest blog posts I have been doing (Laydeez do Comics), and films I have been seeing (The Inbetweeners was A-MAY-ZING!), BUT now I can share some Spanish love, and celebrate the end of the summer...

Sun

Food

Art

Architecture

Streets

... And now I am back in the surprisingly less sunny England, ready for the new school year. Well, when I say ready... Another week off would be nice.

Brb...

2011-08-11T10:02:00.001-07:00

Just popping off for a week in Spain, see you soon!!

my youtube world

2011-08-09T04:39:00.000-07:00

"i boarded a plane to the youtube world,

and in front of my eyes I watched it unfurl.

tmb, vlogbrothers, alex day and charlie,

follow me on twitter @SallyTMB!!"

-the skinny jeans cover of The Dance Routine

So today, I guess if you are looking at this you have some time to spare. Maybe you are bored, maybe you are avoiding something... but the reason doesn't matter right now, you are still sat (i presume) at your computer, reading this. I really want to take this opportunity to write about my favourite people on youtube.

Youtube is possibly one of the greatest websites ever invented... there is quite literally something on it for everyone, weather you like comedy, vlogs, just general homemade videos, music... there is something for you, I guarantee. Onwards, I hear you cry!

Okay, so first up is Charlie Mcdonnell, a.k.a. charlieissocoollike. "An English twenty-something that makes videos" He describes himself. Making videos about everyday life, as well as special things just for youtube, as well as taking suggestions from some of his over a million subscribers, he also posts music from himself and his band, Chameleon Circuit which includes, among others, Alex Day (see below). You name it, Charlie can do it.

Charlie was the one who basically introduced me to youtube (well, really it was my cousin who introduced me to Charlie...) and me and that cousin used to stay up all night and just watch all of his videos. Here's why:

Next up it's Nerimon, or Alex Day, who posts a video once a week (always around four minutes long) where he talks about stuff. It's like a vlog, but funny!

The Vlogbrothers are two American brothers (John and Hank) who take it in turns to do short videos to each other, some are educational, some are rants, some about day to day life and some are funny. Nerds Unite!!

No description needed for The Midnight Beast.

I have loads of admiration for anyone that can sit and talk in front of a camera and interest people, and that is why I write, not talk.

wishlist♥

2011-08-06T17:37:00.000-07:00

tmb poster, 'lads on tour','ninja', charlie mcdonnell album, swatch watch, tmb hoodie, 'DFTBA', camera, 'cloning charlie', 'still got legs', 'tetris nerd', giraffe top

This is a sort of too-organised-yet-still-really-un-neat wishlist, but sometimes you just have to abandon the order. Also, I think I am going through a phase of awesome tshirts..? I am too school for cool.

Playlist (ooh, six songs!):

The Zutons - Valerie

Rizzle Kicks - Down with the trumpets

Ed Sheeran - You need me, I don't need you

Never Shout Never - CheaterCheaterBestFriendEater

Never Shout Never - On the bright side

The Midnight Beast - House Party

Don't forget to be awesome

2011-08-06T10:55:00.000-07:00

Today

2011-08-04T07:07:00.000-07:00

(bonus points if you can guess who it is...)

rabbits

2011-07-30T14:20:00.000-07:00

When I was little I used to have a video (you know, one of those big black boxes that had films in them?!) of Watership Down, which I drew little rabbits on the label and went over the writing in gold gel pen. It was one of those things I could watch every day of the week. And then one day, I couldn't find it in the video cupboard... or anywhere for that matter, and it became just another thing (as well as a twenty pound note belonging to my mum and a few home videos from years back) that disappeared into the black hole that is my house.

That was the last time I watched this film. Until now.

Yep, I found a dvd of it in Sainsburys for £4, so obviously snatched it from the shelves and almost started crying. (It was a very emotional moment.)

Watership Down is probably one of my favourite films of alltime (apart from Juno, Nowhere Boy and Where the Wild Things are- which mum said was rubbish, but I think she slept through most of it...). It is sad, beautiful and rather profound for a cartoon... but if you have never watched it, please don't just dismiss it as that, as it will change your life (or your evening, anyway...) It's also pretty damn scary for a U!!

Also in film news, Studio Ghibli have launched an anime film based on The Borrowers. Sounds awesome!

wishlist♥

2011-07-28T11:55:00.000-07:00

watch, starry bag, colorful bag, shoes, skirt, jumper

AND don't miss my guest blog post on the Beacon Bimonthlies blog!

my dreadlocks!

2011-07-24T09:43:00.000-07:00

Ok, so after WAY too much time, and WAY too much Tetris, my dreads are finally finished. It would be an understatement to say I am relieved, and even thinking about the tiresome pain of backcombing and endless tantrums (I really can't help myself... when I'm tired I would shout at someone for making me a cup of tea.) makes me shake. But on this one occasion, I will recall the events of the past few hours:

Equipment:

I got this great Dreadhead HQ kit full of all the stuff you need to make dreadlocks off the internet, which came with shampoo, locking accelerator, wax, a load of grips and a metal comb. I was reading about it and it said that a plastic comb wouldn't work for this hardcore backcombing, and I was like "yeeeaahh... right.", but seriously, even the metal one started bending!! Also, my bible for this whole experience was the Dreadhead HQ website, so if you have ANY interest in dreadlocks, head right on over there.

Sectioning:

After washing my hair with non-residue shampoo, dad (my hairdresser- thank you!) undertook the fiddly task of sectioning the whole of my hair into sections, a bit smaller than the dread size I wanted.

Spraying the stuff on:

The 'stuff' is locking accelerator, and spraying it on is easier said than done.

Backcombing:

I'm not entirely sure what goes on here, you would have to ask my dad. Or the very good website I mentioned earlier. It does hurt unbearably when you start the dread off though...

woo! half done...

And finally, waxing:

Basically just putting a really small amount of special dread wax in each dread. Thisis a picture before the wax went in:

And here is it after, the final result! Yay!

Finally, my very own dreadlocks. The photos don't really show off the whole dready-ness of them, plus mature dreadlocks look better than half hour old ones (I hope!!)... What will my flute teacher say...

THANKS DAD!

Flying shoes

2011-07-21T10:03:00.001-07:00

Now, I like trainers. And as you are very well aware, trainers come in all different shapes, sizes, brands, colours and price ranges. But out of all the different styles, I think the best types of trainers are hi tops... I mean, hi tops of any colour will go down well with me, but now I want you to imagine a pair of shiny gold hi top trainers... Wouldn't that be awesome! (yes!) Now take the wow factor of them and times it by 100 by adding wings. Thats right, wings. I think I have just found my perfect pair of shoes.

I am in love with...

2011-07-19T08:53:00.000-07:00

want this so bad.

Things that I love

2011-07-17T10:06:00.000-07:00

Animal costumes

Dressing up as animals amuses and amazes me. When I was little, my uncle apparently asked me and my cousins what we wanted to be when we were older. Sophie and Lucy obediently answered 'nurse' and 'doctor'... I said camel.

(currently, I own this^ -I will do a blog post about it one day...- as well as a wolf hood and a panda hat)

Old cameras

After I got my holga, I have been obsessed. At the moment, I would kill for a Polaroid camera and some film... *sigh*

Carrying lots of shopping bags, even if they aren't mine...

I think this just makes me feel like I've bought loads? I love the feeling of kicking your shoes off after walking round shops with a load of bags, and falling on a bed like your in a Premier Inn ad.

Going out for a coffee - well, the idea of it...

I don't actually like coffee, but I would feel so cool popping into Starbucks and ordering a 'Latte to take out please.'

Lyrics to folk-y songs

"do it for the living and do it for the dead,

do it for the monsters under your bed.

do it for the teenagers and do it for your mom,

broken hearts hurt but they make us strong."

-loose lips, Kimya Dawson

bat-nails

2011-07-03T08:52:00.000-07:00

my batman nails, done with cocktail sticks in front of sister act.

playlist of the week:

Perfect People - What You're Told

Chiddy Bang - Mind Your Manners

Mumm-Ra - She's Got You High

wishlist♥

2011-07-02T11:48:00.001-07:00

jumper, tribal top, aries top, converse, leopard print shoe, skirt

dreadlocks

2011-06-22T12:41:00.000-07:00

Everyone has their opinion on them, and honestly, most people I know hate them, but me... i love them! Of course, I am talking about dreadlocks.

I have wanted dreadlocks for about five years now, pretty much since I realised what they were, but I have never really thought about actually doing it... and the other day I was thinking about it again... and I mean actually thinking... and I came to one question: Why not actually do it?!

So I am.

As soon as the holidays come, I will soon be the proud owner of some dreads! Like I said before, a lot of people hate them, but I think some people look genuinely amazing with them. (I am not too sure if all these pictures are with real dreads, but they all look awesome anyway!!)

p.s. I do not own or hold responsibility for any of these photos!

first day of summer

2011-06-21T10:43:00.001-07:00

Aahh, summer evenings are lovely when it's actually sunny... these are some photos of the wonderfulness to celebrate the start of summer, my grandmas birthday and the last of my exams! (until next school year...)

wishlist♥ (book special)

2011-06-13T12:29:00.000-07:00

wreck this journal, 'style me vintage' (vintage hair), urawaza (do everything better), all my friends are dead, style diaries, the indie rock coloring book, facehunter

playlist of the week:

Patch William - Skinny white boy

Kaiser Chiefs - Every day I love you less and less

Vampire Weekend - Cousins

dresses, for the summer

2011-06-05T11:56:00.000-07:00

My yellow h&m dress came in the post the other day (finally, it took 2 weeks!), and in the spirit of the spontaneous sunny weather, I went out to Yak and bought another dress... it was probably the least thought about, stressed over, contemplated, planned buy I have ever made! But I am glad, i need something to wear to Southwell Folk Festival next weekend. (Southwell is a festival that me and Amy go to every year, even though we have only just got into the music, if you were wondering...)

p.s sorry for the bad light in the photos :)

wishlist♥

2011-06-05T08:44:00.001-07:00

wreck this journal, shoes, bracelet, roller skates, 'facehunter' book (and blog!), ring, top

playlist of the week:

MGMT - Time to Pretend

Wolf gang - Lions in cages

Pegasus Bridge - Skinny

Happy belated birthday

2011-06-01T02:08:00.001-07:00

I was just looking back to my first blog post, and realised that I have missed it's birthday! Turns out it has been 1 year and almost 2 months since I started.

Looking back at my old posts is a bit like looking at your old profile pictures on Facebook... They are excruciatingly embarrassing but hold too many memories for you to delete them.

So anyway, happy birthday Cool Cookie, and to celebrate here are some nice 'before and after' pictures of my newly done garden.

before- a chaotic, uneven mess

after- another soul-less, stereotypical piece of patio

Hair

2011-05-31T10:35:00.001-07:00

"Oh dear, have you made a mistake?"

These are the oh-so-wrong words, spoken from my Granny. In fact, contrary to the afore mentioned hairdresser trip, this time my (poor, damaged) hair has been dyed almost correctly! And by my mother! Who had never even backcombed before!

Sure, it is sort of ginger, and bound to snap off any day now. And the back looks different to the front. And the blonde the hairdressers wrongly put in my fringe is a completely different shade. But who am I to complain? (Remind me never to pay more than £10 for any hair treatment by the way. Ever.)

(In case you were wondering, I used L'oréal Paris Perfect Blonde (ha) Creme Maximum Bleaching Kit, costing around £6 from Boots, and i did it by backcombing my whole head in sections- so I looked like a starfish- and then dying the ends.)

Midnight Creations

2011-05-31T02:30:00.001-07:00

It was raining last night. And all day yesterday. And the night before.

But I like the sound of rain, it inspires me... and if you mix that with the bad mood I was in- because of an unmentionably bad trip to the hairdressers- which makes me more creative, you get me sat in my room, rain applauding at my windows, the whole house asleep, tying knots in string and unbending paperclips. And this is what I made.

It's a wardrobe for bracelets!

And to showcase these gorgeous vintage necklaces I picked up (2 for a tenner!) in Brick Lane's Vintage market, and because I was too tired to sleep, I made one for necklaces as well. But there are only three on there and it looks a bit sad, so no photos yet.

Also, around spitalfields, there is this awesome little ukulele shop called Duke of Uke, where I bought this bag. Unfortunately, they might have to shut down soon, so if you are in the area, please pop in and pay them a visit.

Today

2011-05-28T06:05:00.000-07:00

Change

2011-05-28T04:10:00.000-07:00

Yes, my blog has changed!

As a part of me starting my blogging again (and my interests changing, blah blah...), I thought I would re-do the site...

Do you like it?

playlist of the week:

Vampire Weekend- A Punk

Two Door Cinema Club-Something Good can Work (found them on teigans blog)

Radical Face-Welcome Home

Wishlist ♥

2011-05-22T01:12:00.000-07:00

maxi, bag, dress, kigu, bedhead, shorts (now sold out), ring, top, hair

playlist of the week:

chiddy bang ft. darwin deez & theodore grams-bad day

darwin deez-radar detector

paul baribeau-never get to know

Hair

2011-05-19T08:38:00.000-07:00

Ever since I read about Bleach, the hairdresser to the stars that is home to colourful dip dyes, hair stencils and Day-Glo styles to make you fall in love with, I have really fallen… I want pink hair!

Not all over pink (yet), just the ends… I am having a few doubts though, I mean, is it a bit weird to match your hair with your braces?

oh my DAYS!

2011-05-14T10:36:00.001-07:00

i know i literally just posted something, but i almost had a nervous breakdown (a happy one) when i saw urban outfitters sell Polaroid cameras AND FILM! AHAHAHAAHAA! *DEEP BREATHES*

Re-run.

2011-05-14T09:57:00.001-07:00

today i am going to start blogging again.

today i am going to not fail at it (AGAIN).

toady i am going to makeover this thing.

These are the three vows (of dread) that i am going to stick to this time, and i think i will share with you my reasons and plan of action.

Firstly, i know i havent blogged in about two months (woah.) and i think it is because i have changed my interests since i started blogging, so i figured... "change the blog then?!"

So.. i am :) and i am going to TRY my hardest to do a post at least once a week, and... urm... this is the first, so lets get on with it!!

and what better way to announce the good news... (no, i'm not pregnant -_-)

I AM GOING TO THE UNDERAGE FESTIVAL!!

AND PEGASUS BRIDGE IS PLAYING THERE!!!!

*phew*

if you havent heard of them-and even if they are already your favourite band-here is their song, ribena...

fear them, one day they will take over the world.

playlist of the week:

pegasus bridge-like dogs

tokyo police club-bambi

neon trees -animal

Because it's the royal wedding.

2011-03-10T10:34:00.000-08:00

And this is by far the coolest piece of memorabilia !!

(its from Lazy Oaf by the way!!)

**dfs Crufts is coming up, and me and mum are going to the Toy and Utility day on Sunday to do some interviews for Liquorice Magazine... Updates soon!**

A pat on the back, a shopping opportunity and a disappointment

2011-03-03T10:58:00.000-08:00

hello!! I haven't posted on here for aaagggeees so... sorry about that :S

But on with the title, firstly, a well done to my mum (Nicola) who did a presentation at her university and won a prize, which i am quite excited about.

!!~***IT'S AN IPAD!!!!! AAHHH!! :D***~!!

I was stuck on it all weekend, thanks and congrats mum! Here's a clip of her prize-winning presentation:

Which leads on to the next point. Now that we have the iPad, it seems we need all sorts of new equipment (case, cover, screen protector..) *sigh* there are so many hidden costs in these things!!

Anyway, I like shopping, so I'm not that bothered :) Here are some of my favourite iPad products:

... and this finally leads onto the disappointment. Well, it's more of an annoyance really...

Anyway, as I'm sure you have heard, the iPad 2 has come out!! (so, as soon as we get an old one, the new one comes out!! angry!!) It has 2 cameras, facetime, its thinner, lighter, faster, longer battery life, it comes in white, and basically all round better! Check out the Apple website for more info!

bye!! x

This Weekend...

2011-01-30T08:09:00.000-08:00

Thought I'd share with you a summary of my weekend:

1) I dyed my hair 'brown' which turned out slightly darker than i hoped. To be fair, I did use 'Deep Brown-Black', but i had blonde hair before, so...

...anyway, I used John Frieda Precision Foam Colour, after hearing some good reviews about it. Let me tell you two things about it: 1) The hair colour chart on the side lies. 2) The conditioner that comes with it makes you hair really soft, and there is enough for quite a few uses! Woop!

2) My 'Meat is Murder' top came in the post on Saturday!! Yey!!

3) I got a new hairbrush. I've alway wanted one like this :)

4) Songs I'm listening too:

L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N. - Noah and The Whale

Always Where I Need to Be - The Kooks

Jump Into the Fog - The Wombats

Is it a bird? is it a plane?...

2011-01-25T08:00:00.000-08:00

...No, it's a mug.

But it looks like a camera lens! How genius!

This little camouflaged mug even has a lens cap...

...And they are both amazingly detailed, and have stainless steel linings.

It comes in two varieties: 'Nikon' (which actually extends!) and 'Canon'... what very suitable names...

As a camera geek myself, I would love one (my birthday is in April, by the way) but seriously, even if you have never seen a camera in your life, how could you resist it?!

You can buy it at Photojojo by clicking here.

Pretty thing...

2011-01-21T14:07:00.001-08:00

isn't this just the cutest dress ever?!

from topshop.

Nottingham's Not Ready Yet...

2011-01-17T10:12:00.000-08:00

So, on Sunday I went into Nottingham with my mum and dad. The reason? Dad was in an exhibition entitled 'Not Ready Yet'. It lived up to it's name and was quite a good concept. Some of the art, however seemed a bit invisible and... Not up to scratch..? Some was good though, but I'm not naming names!! It is at the Exchange (opposite Primark), and is held in an old shop. It runs until the 6th February so pleease drop by if you are near! To find out more, just click.

If you can't make it, here are some pictures of what your missing!

The front entrance of the purposely taped-up shop/gallery

ooh, mysterious... Some of the rooms were locked with padlocks, and the public had to ask for them to be opened.

Notice the bin bag...This was our view before the exhibition opened. We thought it was part of the art, but it disappeared when the doors opened...

Not ready yet

View from inside to out into the Exchange through the tape-covered windows

It was like a mini-maze inside. That's one of the bits my dad made!

... and this is another of his creations... such a skilful pile...

After we looked round a bit, me and mum went 'shopping'. Basically walked round Primark for about 5 minutes, while mum complained she was 'bored'. I only had time to buy some jeans. We also went to a really nice little cafe/sandwich/panini/coffee shop type thing called Atlas Deli, where I had a pink flavoured water (or 'Vitamin Water'):

And a brie and cranberry (or something) panini, which was very nice!!

Yum! xx

wishlist ♥

2011-01-15T14:34:00.000-08:00

knitted jumper, Wonderland; Parka, Paul's Boutique; Jeans, Topshop; Cardi, Cute Japanese Fashion; Tee, Lazy Oaf; Leggings, Jack Wills (still haven't got them!!); Bracelet, Paul's Boutique; Jumper, Wonderland; Tee, Wildfox Couture; Necklace, Lazy Oaf

I Heart...

2011-01-15T13:02:00.000-08:00

Parcels!!

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, but (I'm sure I've mentioned this before...) it is too dark to take pictures when I get home :( and now its the WEEKEND (woo!!) and I can post again. Normal service will resume next season.

Anyway, about a week ago I received a parcel from Georgie from Dreams that Glitter because I won her competition, aaand... This is what I got!...

ooh, sparkly...

I love the names!!

ooh, I am in love with this nail varnish!!

From her shop

yum!

Thank you Georgie!! xx

New Years Resolutions

2011-01-03T03:27:00.000-08:00

Ok, so this is my third post about the New Year in three days... I jut keep thinking of things I want to say, but I promise it will be my last!!

Anyway, back to the title. I realise it's the 3rd January already, but you are supposed to take a bit of time to think of your resolutions, and I think it means they are easier this way! So, last years resolutions were to play the guitar and do yoga... I didn't do either, but in my defense, I just don't really have time to do things like that anymore!! Alright, Alright... without anymore hesitation, theeese are my Resolutions...

1. Go abroad somewhere nice ... I really want to go to Japan! But it means I will have to raise the funds. It's a challenge.

2. Tweet and blog more! Since I only really got into Twitter recently, I feel I ought to make a bigger effort, and blog... because I don't want this blog to die like my last one.

3. Learn to play the flute just cos every resolution list has to include a musical instrument ;)

4. Buy more pyjamas :)

5. Invest in some designer clothing ... because the most designer piece I have is Jack Wills, and I'm thinking Gucci, Chanel, D&G... which ties in nicely with the last one...

6. Don't spend all my money. Easier said than done.

Ok, so there it is. *sighs* Wish me luck!

And for the last time... Happy New Years and do you have any resolutions??

My New-Years-New-Obsessions...

2011-01-02T10:48:00.000-08:00

... are old cameras!! And, actually, any cameras... but after getting my adorable pink Holga (♥) for Christmas, I have kept my eye out for the old sort. And then I saw this over on Swiss Miss and... OH, ITS SO CUTE!!

And check this, you twist the straw to open the shutters!!! Why didn't I hear about this before?!!

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T15:58:00.000-08:00

After having a 'roaming supper' (one course at everyones house) with some friends, we set off some chinese lanterns...this is the first lantern that went up :) isn't it pretty?

Merry Christmas!!

2010-12-25T10:56:00.000-08:00

There's a heart in my plughole...

2010-12-18T03:22:00.001-08:00

Baking Cookies...

2010-12-10T05:17:00.000-08:00

So, the other day I was getting into the Christmas spirit, and was planning on making gingerbread men to hang on the Christmas tree. I got the recipe ready, washed my hands, got my apron on, started cooking... and then realised we didnt have any ginger. So I made cinnamon cookies instead!! They actually turned out much nicer than I thought they would, but were a bit crunchy, so if you plan on making them, reduce the cooking time. Here's the 'recipe' that I followed:

Ingredients:

130g unsalted butter/cooking marge (soya marge in my case)

100g brown sugar

4tbsp golden syrup

330g plain flour

1tsp bicarbonate of soda

a few (hundred) shakes of ground cinnamon- I probably used about 3-4tsps?

Method:

1) Grease trays and pre-heat oven to 170˚C , gas mark 3.

2) Melt the butter/marge, sugar and golden syrup until the sugar has dissolved and it has mixed in nicely.

3) Mix the rest of the ingredients in a bowl, and then stir in the melted stuff. It should form a dough that will be easy to roll, but you might need to add more flour or water, depending on which way it goes.

4) Tip the dough out, and roll to about 5mm thick. Cut into whatever shape you want, and cook in batches on the greased baking tray for around 9 minutes, until golden brown. At this point, they go all floppy like flapjacks, so it's hard to know if they are ready... you just have to trust your instincts!

5) Leave to cool completely, and snuggle up in front of the fire with a glass of milk (they are too sweet to dip in good hot chocolate:))

Happy baking :) xx

The Moment of Privacy has Passed @ The Usher Gallery, Lincoln

2010-12-09T14:34:00.000-08:00

I guess I am a little late posting about this, but opening for public viewing from 11th December 2010 to 6th March 2011, there is an exhibition at The Usher Gallery in Lincoln called 'The Moment of Privacy has Passed' curated by John Plowman that features a number of artists, designers, illustrators and architects' sketchbooks- one of which is mine!- that you can browse, enjoy, and you might even stumble upon some inspiration! The exhibition is open for anyone to look, and admission is free!

If you are around or in Lincoln at these times, please come along, and to find out more, visit this website. Hope to see you there!

Usher Gallery

The Collection

Danes Terrace

Lincoln

LN2 1LP

tel: 01522 550990

Dear Santa...

2010-12-09T12:42:00.000-08:00

Skull necklace, Lazy Oaf; Pink Holga, RUGifts; Fangs ring, Lazy Oaf; Drawing Book, Lazy Oaf (NOT THERE ANYMORE!!); Mustache Hoodie, Lazy Oaf; Heart Necklace, Lazy Oaf; Leggings, Jack Wills; Bear Jumper, Lazy Oaf; Leopard Necklace, Lazy Oaf (NOT THERE!!).

Hello there!

This is my Christmas List... I made it a few weeks ago, so some of the stuff from Lazy Oaf isn't there anymore :'( Talking of which, I want WAY too much stuff from there, and Jack Wills seems to be creeping into my life a bit more than usual... I am really loving the red gilets and fluffy hoodies from there right now! I only wish I had that much money...

...Santa?!...

Hope you get what's on your Christmas List this year! :) xx

Snow Day!

2010-11-30T13:16:00.000-08:00

Well, this morning i woke up to a window full of snow, and it is still pelting down as i am writing this!! ..sooo i decided to take the day off :) This is what my world is looking like...

teehee :) keep warm xx

p.s. i cant get this song out of my head!! :@ :)

Merrimaking

2010-10-25T09:52:00.000-07:00

When I saw this website, my jaw dropped. I think I started dribbling.

Christmas Can't Come Too Early...

2010-10-25T07:45:00.000-07:00

I know, I know, it's only October... but Xmas can never come too early for me and besides, Selfridges has been selling Christmas stuff since September!! :P

Anyway, as i was saying, I found this AMAZING website, Firebox, for completely cool- but needless- but wonderful presents! Trust me, it sells everything you want but don't need. Here are some of my favourites:

Giant Cupcake Tin

Portable Scanner

iPhone App Fridge Magnets

I want...

2010-09-27T10:10:00.000-07:00

click here to find out more

I am in love with...

2010-09-12T11:01:00.000-07:00

... this t shirt from Topshop. I bought it from the massive London shop for ONLY £18!! :o:o I know, it's mind blowing...

MOOMIN!!

2010-08-01T10:15:00.000-07:00

OHMYGOSH!

i have just found out there is going to be a Moomin film coming out this month!!! ^O^

... click the link to head over to the website...

I will definitely be one of the first to see it!! :)

How to Make Bento (Japanese Boxed Lunch)

2010-07-17T10:16:00.000-07:00

I have just discovered the art of Bento, and this is one of the best (and helpful!) videos I have come across... I wont be cooking any of the meat anytime soon though ^_^

Summer Scent!

2010-07-12T11:35:00.000-07:00

OMG!

I have just discovered Harajuku Lovers new Summer fragrances... they are really sweet and adorably small :3 ... I had to get one.

I chose Love... it is really tropical and fresh... and i am lovin the shades! ;)

At Boots atm you get a FREE cooler bag with each Harajuku purchase, which gives me an excuse to go on more picnics :) -- what's not to love?!

Thing of the week!

2010-05-16T11:00:00.000-07:00

HeyHey!!

Ok, this weeks accessory is a pair of adorable clear Geek Glasses (originating from 3d cinema glasses, of course...) which I will definitely be wearing a LOT! And only £1 from Primark!! :O

Lush-ness

2010-05-16T10:50:00.000-07:00

HeyHey!!

Lush is one of my FAVOURITE shops at the moment, and so when I got sent a Lush parcel in the post for my birthday i was really happy :3

After using the products, I decided to be creative and use up the potato starch puffy things to make this. Check my creativeness!!

Birthday!!

2010-05-16T10:11:00.000-07:00

HeyHey!

Recently it was my birthday. I thought I would share some of my cutest presents!!

Momiji will never fail with me.

This is soo my new handbag accessory (:

2010-04-11T12:36:00.000-07:00

HeyHey!

Welcome to Cool Cookie, I hope you like it :)

This is my first post, so I am starting off with an AMAZINGLY funny one....

It's a video me and my cousins once learned the words to and performed in front of the whole family. Heehee. Enjoy! ^__^