Signposts

Some little bits:

• The Style PA testdrives the new strapless Wonderbra, declares it good. I can also add that Triumph does a brilliant strapless bra.
• LibertyLondonGirl discusses what on earth to wear next when one has reasonable curves. I hear her! Also, check her post on the topic of said curves from last year.
• This isn’t about underwear, but I want this flower headdress:

The headdress also reminds me of this seal. That’s good.

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My nest

It is Sunday so I am going to indulge my Nap side and think about home stuff. For a long time my favourite flowers were tulips but they have been usurped by a new queen, the peony. Peonies are dramatic and blowsy; they always look like they’re on the turn so they’re like the ultimate flower as a symbol of mortality. How I can work this into my “rented accomodation” interior design look of late I am not sure.

These arrangements are from a US online shop called Saipua (the Finnish word for soap, which they also sell). I am always thinking about colour combinations and I love the way these arrangements zing. It’s so sad that flower arranging is considered to be a nerdy hobby for old ladies because, like other domestic activities, it can be satisfying to do and does not necessarily give you points on your feminist license.

I have also been giving some thought to the big, blank, white wall in my living room. I can’t bang nails into it to hang pictures because it will crumble apparently but I want to put something there. I had the idea that I could build up a mural with carefully applied paper or hang things on strings from the picture rail. So far I haven’t come up with anything brilliant but it needs to be something bright, maybe a few images or objects in a range of colour tones.

Inspiration from Kaffe Fassett:

And Marimekko:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy your Sunday.

S

Flowery pouffe…found!

I blogged a little sadly about a beautiful pouffe (or footstool if you prefer) that was covered with laser-cut white wool flowers…and cost over £350. I’ve found a good alternative at John Lewis department store, which clocks in at £117, much more affordable but still a quality bit of furniture.

It comes in a sort of buff colour but now I think something much more dramatic could be achieved with a blood red or soft black version. I am going to Ikea tomorrow to get a wardrobe or shelves of some kind for my wardrobe room and I cannot wait to blog about the results. Hopefully it will look chic and not like someone’s storage room.

Today’s Supplement Favourite

 

Cred: Observer Magazine

I love this picture from the Life&Style section of the Observer Magazine and it particularly reminded me of my pal’s hair as documented on this very blog a few weeks ago.

Not practical though, eh? Who cares if you get to look this good in a little bra & knicker set. And the hair would act as an ideal decoy if you were feeling a little self conscious in such teeny tiny pants. A.

Up-dos

I was at a soiree on Friday night and a couple of pals turned up with the most amazing hair ‘up-dos’ I have ever seen. They had been to an art installation event at the Tate Britain where you could have your hair done in incredible styles. I have never seen such an entrance to a party.

 

Laura & Ying + amazing hair

The side view

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