my friends are having babies i'm collecting shoes..

friday started out as a boring day, it was raining, i had the day off work without any plans so i decided to walk into town where i laid my eyes on these beauties and well it was love at first sight. AND they were only £25!!! obviously they aren't real underground creepers and well i don't actually think i care! for a third of the price i am not complaining. they are the new addition to my shoe family and they fit right in! i haven't worn them out yet! i feel these are shoes you need to 'dress' and not just sling on to go to the local shop? so i'm a little scared but i will on monday to work and will whip them out and show them off just like a new born. that's weird isn't it?


Samantha xx

things i liked this week..

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so i figured this week instead of looking at other peoples blogs and being jealous of how much they add to it and how frequently i thought why not just do it! i've made myself a kind of timetable of regualr things to add to it and on sunday i thought i would give a run down of what i've been looking at and doing.. hopefully people will find it interesting! so here goes the first of my "what i liked this week"

1. jasper james: people and places series photography! such a simple but effective idea! gorgeous photos!

2. illustration by robert maple gave me inspiration to 'have a go' myself at illustrating my favourite camera-my purple holga! it's no way as cute as his and i wasn't trying to copy at all but it's been a while since i used illustrator and photoshop so i thought i'd have a cheeky go! and it was soo quick and easy and made me really want to keep on illustrating but using drawings! probably about time i stopped talking about it and did it, huh?

3. jellyfishing, jellyfishing, jellyfishing! said in the voice of spongebob squarepants obviously! found these amazing images and fell in love with the colours! jellyfishes freak me out a little bit though so i am grateful for other people being that brave to go under the sea to take them for my enjoyment!

4. i am officially now a craftgawker!! a new addiction! kind of like pinterest with lots of pictures and ideas for a variety of d.i.y projects! you should definitely check it out!

5. making my own jewellery! i have been playing around with making things like pin cushions and phone cases but came up with some good ideas for jewellery and i'm pretty happy with the final outcome! i had the lime green coloured felt and thought mixed with the pink and purple it would look nice and fit well into spring/summer season! the lime is just a hint of neon and the pink and purple are just the right shade! i wore it with a shirt, not the denim one in the picture but it fits great just under the collar and think it makes a real statement! going to start making more when i can afford some supplies and hopefully they'll go down well!

so i hoped you liked some of things i did this week and i will be back next week to do the same! hope you've all had a lovely weekend and been enjoying the sunshine!

samantha xx

p.s the images in the first three points were found via www.ffffound.com

holographic shoe love..

i discovered an amazing new blog called love aesthetics and not only did i fall in love with the very stylish owner and all the awesome d.i.y ideas but one of her latest posts was about the chalayan fall '12 catwalk show and it gave me instant shoe envy!! how, where, when, how much and now now now! i have zero pounds to my name but if anyone knows any holographic paint i can buy to cover my entire shoe collection with i would be enternally grateful..

images found via style.com

Samantha xx

the olsens...

thanks to this amazing blog i am now in love with the olsens, not that i didn't love them before but now i love them in a jealous i want their wardrobes, faces and hair way. it also made me realllllly want to grow my hair all mermaid like. sigh.

Samantha xx

leopard print nails...

so today in my boredom i tried out the latest fad of leopard print nails and the result was pretty nifty if i do say so myself! not too sure why i chose nifty but what the hey! i will try post some pictures on here when i finish them all! as it's been a little time consuming! the day was not a complete waste however as i got to talk with my recently engaged friend who wants me to make the dress for her and make glittery pink cupcakes! there are perks of being a girl :)

i've recently been applying for visual merchandiser jobs around my area and very excited about the prospect of being creative in a fashion retail environment! i don't see myself as a designer as such just someone who loves fashion and is very visual so this job feels perfect! i shall keep you updated with any future job offer(s), plural just in case i'm so great everyone wants to hire me..

but anyways just thought i'd leave this image as it made me think that i need to really try push myself and have a career i can be passionate about and happy in, i hope you like it!

Samantha xx

colour tips...

cannot get enough of colour tips at the moment and love this image so much..

i am currently sporting some nice purple tips, however as a brunette they aren't as vibrant and noticeable as on lighter hair and that i'd like! either way i love experimenting with my hair and can't wait to try out something new, maybe even doubling up on the colour..

Samantha xx

p.s the image can be found here :)