Salute Mr Mandela

Nelson Mandela an extraordinary great man, whom all will know by now passed away on Thursday 5th December . If you didn't get a chance check out on BBC Iplayer the documentary that was shown on BBC 1 last night   'Nelson Mandela: Fight for Freedom.' I think a well executed documentary which depicts him as a strong courageous, forgiving genuine man. 

Always in my heart, I will always defend and strive for truth. Such a honour and privilege to live in your lifetime. Rest in Perfect Peace Mr Nelson Mandela xxx

 

MIA eeeek

..... So obviously I.ve been MIA for a loooomg while , over a year ... I flirted with a group blog which was on the up but unfortunately with all things it came to an end.

Then the 9-5 blah blah blah ... I'm back ! I pinky promise not to abandon you guys so abruptly.

With the on set of Chrimbo some of you may be laying back BUT stressing your self silly that you need to start getting Christmassy , BBC have its Chrimbo decoration up so ... Now it's official it Christmas!

My new FAVE shop for nearly everything but particularly for accessories / giftables is &OtherStories , now I'm the other side of 20 *coughs* 30 ... This is the perfect store ! It's affordable and young, stylish without everything trying to imitate Rhianna *side eye* !

Star Product of  the Moment is their Sugar Crush Body Scrub £7 (... As Craig Revel.. what his name from Strictly would put it ) A.M.A.Z.I.N.G , smells deliciously sweet without being too sickly and the scrubs dissolves into a foam like bath wash. I always use a shower gel before an exfoliator but with this product one would confidently use this on its own.

                                    

Check out some of my picks for gift ideas .. For her all from &OtherStories:

                    

For those of you who can't face the highstreet, ASOS have 20% off this Weekend ! Use promo code: WKEND20 at the checkout ends 8am Monday 

Until the next time xxx 

Birthday Funtimes !

So yesterday I was back to my day job, after a weeks worth of serious R&R, BBQ's  and girly chananigans... We ladies watched the film 'Magic Mike' on opening night, starring Channing Tatum. We might as well have watched it on mute because the attempt at a storyline was quite frankly poorly executed. Magic Mike aka Channing had some serious moves ! NICE :) 

                   

'In Briefs' at the underbelly in Southbank

We watch burlesque play 'In Briefs' not for the faint hearted ! It was hilariously funny, such great entrainment these guys have some amazing skills. They were through and through professionals in their craft.

Running until September 30th, tickets are £15.50, makes for a great night out with the girls! 

Finally got my Wah on!

                                            

 On my return to the day job my gorgeous team presented me with one of my best birthday cards ever, a caterpillar/jammy dodgers cake .... Well there were candles! And a topshop voucher - with the intention that have my nails done at Wah Nails. You guys know how fanatic I am over my polishes, it was a perfect gift! 

                                         

Greeted by friendly staff, a cute rainbow haired lady was to do my nails, above is the result ! All hand painted no stencil's or stickers for £32 this is serious value for money.

How it works is that was one is able to have a set of one nail art image done for a set price; for example my cloud nail, would cost about £28 for a set, i.e., all nails painted of clouds. You know guys I don't like to do the standard, so I mixed and mis-matched. Each nail art are, based on its on its original set price then divided by 10....I.e., Charged per nail. 

Nail arts i chose were 'Pow', 'Fash Life' and 'Clouds' , the remaining nails were painted a Gawjus neon pink.

                    

 My RubiRox Nails <3

I would highly recommend this as a gift or just treat yourself ! I'm already addicted !

Ciao for Now :o)

Prints Please... Inspired

Now I started my lil accessories shop RubiRox shop on Etsy.com ,

I'm constantly looking for inspiration, not much different from before. I came across the following photographers / fabric designers which are so fresh and inspiring. Contemporary African design is my passion and what constantly drives me, because it is so exciting and now more than ever constantly evolving. 

Illustration found on tumblr

 Vlisco dutch wax textiles designers since 1846, design and produce the most amazing innovative fabrics:

Photography found on Tumblr

 One of my new favourite shoe designers 'Dionne Gooding' handmakes ready to wear and bespoke footwear - I have a pair currently on order can't wait !

A selection from www.dionnegooding.com 

RubiRox Slim Bangles sold as a Pair £6.00

RubiRox Large Tear Drop Earrings £8.00 

Ciao for Now 

TOWIE Fan Alert

TOWIE FANS alert !

I must admit I'm a bit of of sucker for TOWIE ( ITV1's 'reality' show. The Only Way is Essex - an Essex version of MTV's the Hills).

I popped into a highstreet shop ( I forget the name :/ ) the shop assistant was wearing this cool monochrome stiped blazer. Now I'm probably late... after asking her where she got her jacket, she nonchantly mentioned she purchased it from 'Missguided', I'm like where???? So the girl was in her early 20s it seems I'm loosing it,  as I'm nearing the next tick box it's seems the whole world knows about this site?

Summer season means party/birthday/dinners/festivals so I need to top up my wardrobe. Very similar to ASOS in is structure, reminds me of ASOS when is began,

 www.missguided.co.uk with free next day P&P with orders over £35, fashionable dresses circa £20 quid its an economical dream! I'm sure the cast and fans of TOWIE will love these pieces, the shoes are fiercely high but you gotta love em ( especially when they start at £35)!!

 

Beeba Patent Crossover Platform Shoe £35

Sophie Structured Bodycon Dress £26.99

Platform Shoe Boots With Metallic Spiked Heel £54.99

Ciao for now :0) 

Rubi Roxing some more goodies!

So I've been making RubiRox accessories which have been a hit ! Especially my earrings :))) New pieces have been uploaded to RubiRox... have a gander

Similar Style now available on Etsy.com click here

BOXING KITTEN

I've FINALLY found the designer who made that spectacular dress Solange had raves reviews for see me earlier blog Modern Icons  drumroll.... Boxing Kitten !!

Designer Maya Amina Lake of hot brand Boxing Kitten is kitch, unafraid and influnced by vintage design... which is so akin to my likes its scary! No stores in Europe but items can be purchase from her online site whoop! 

I <3 this oxford shirt (quietly love the irony of it ) but there are no sizes left :(((( 

Lil CRACKER !

As you can tell I like a bit of jewellery ...What a little treat I have instore for you ! I came across online store RingsandTings I nominate this best shop name 2012!... OK WELL you must admit the name dose tickle.. non?

Gold, Precious Stone Bracelet £10.50 @ RingsandTings

Until Next Time

;0) ciao

Mwah

So I decided to pop down to Westfield .... My new favourite haunt since these April showers are bleeding into May. Trying to bag a bargain, which isn't sooo prevalent on Bond Street. After hours of  walking around aimlessly trying to find somewhere to get my eyebrows threaded .... Sad news guys the brow bar (DVB) in Stratford Westfied has gone :((( to console my sorrows I walked into cosmetics store Kiko Cosmetic (on the second floor)

This place is like bargain central !

I tried on a red lipstick ( shown below) which is really quite moisturising and a grea vibrant colour.... 

 

Here comes the drum roll; the lipstick - colour number 84 was on offer for £2.50!!!!! Normal retail £6.90 (...I know!)

I purchased an orange (no45)  coloured varnished, shown on my pinky finger for... Yes you guessed it 2.50!  The best news is that this is the normal price for the varnish. They have all colours of the rainbow in their varnish selection, hence the couple other colours I tested out on my two other nails. It's like a nail polish haven !

Check out their website : kikocosmetics.com

Ciao for now :o)