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Showing posts with label Shoes. Show all posts

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Cheerleader Look #10: I Need A Photographer

Any offers?

I'm bored of taking pictures of me posing like a Lame-O in my bedroom mirror.  I Need A Photographer.

I also need a new setting, new scenery.  As the weather has been absolutely stupendous recently, I thought I would take a few photos of my Lab outfit out on my balcony.  The view is lovely...however, my photography is not!  It's a lot harder to take pictures of yourself than I thought!

Balcony View
I look a bit disjointed...head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes!

Head, Shoulders
Knees
Toes
Outfit: Vintage Leather Jacket - Sheer Pink Shirt (buttoned to the top) - My Fav High-Waisted Jeans - Orange Sandals
 
So, if you fancy yourself a photographer, please get in touch!  I need you now!

Sunday, 11 March 2012

Multicoloured Haze all around...

There are many ways to  liven up a Lab...in a mist of brightly coloured visions...

Wedges:

The higher the stack, the better!

If only my carpet wasn't so beige
I instantly become 6 foot tall (Hello Long Legs!) but without the usual wobbliness when wearing stilettos.

Floral Explosion
NB...perhaps open toes are not the safest option in a Lab...The Lab Bench Lady suggests wearing some cute socks to protect your perfect pedicure from any DNA intercalating agents ^_^

Nails:

These are nude half moons.

Nude Half Moons
Apply a clear base coat and leave to dry.  Then place a circular sticker to the cuticle end of the nail and paint the whole nail with the colour of your choice.  I've gone for my favourite brand Mavala in Romantic (#299) with an accent nail in Barry M Instant Nail Effects Gold Foil Effects (#320).

Half way through the painting...
The Finished Manicure

Dip Dye:

I am the envy of tween girls everywhere...and NO!  I haven't slept with a member of One Direction (1D - for habitual Tumblr users).  I've just dip dyed my hair.

That involves me applying some semi-permanent hair dye (Directions - Lavender) to the ends of my hair in a haphazardly manner.

Before & After

After

After
After
Colours are fun to experiment with whether on your nails, feet or hair but remember...

Not too bold, not too brash, but Nice, Different, Unusual...



Sunday, 5 February 2012

Snow...Go Frak Yourself!

Warning:  this is going to be a massive bitch fest about a meteorological phenomenon

Whooo...it's snowing!  Get over it!

Seriously, Frak Off!  Snow is a bitch...and do you know why?

Because you:

Can't wear heels
Can't wear hot pants
Can't wear leather (hot pants)
Can only wear waterproofs and "sensible" shoes (Q: What are those?)
Have to endure people's endless pictures of snowmen they build
Can't drive your super cute convertible
Have to cope with dry skin and hair...Kérastase and Crème de la Mer can't even save you O_o.
Fall on your bottom even in "sensible" shoes
Get wet feet even in "sensible" shoes
Can't pedal around on your super cute Pashley Princess

I am a Princess
Everything sucks when it snows

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Spring is in the Air

Spring is right around the corner...some plants have even started to burst into flower, which as a plant scientist I think is pretty f**ked up, January is far too early for that sort of thing - get back to your senescent state.

But botany aside, with a new season comes a new fashion - shrug of the old, drab thick winter ankle length blacks, greys and navys and enter into the vibrant shapes and hues of spring - we're talking candy carnation couture here.

This is my favourite season - the weather dictates that hemlines aren't so short you have to bear all yet the colours are like a botanic garden in bloom (forever a botanist!) and bring some light into what seems like an eternal winter.

And I know what you are all dying to know...what will I be wearing to celebrate this season's sweet return to life?

Peplums:

Not only is it a great way to accentuate your waist but it's such a cute word (I plums).

Ermanno Scervino

Ermanno Scervino

Moving on to the next point - colours:

Pistachio:

Now, Lady Gaga mentions mint green being the colour of next season - I beg to differ...well I don't beg - she's just misinformed - it's pistachio.  I love all the pastels - pink, apricot, peach, lilac, lavender, lemon yellow, sky blue - but I am slightly obsessed with pistache. 
Versace S/S 2012
ASOS Collection
And onto shoes:

Mules are back in...but with a twist.  I'm loving the KG*Kurt Geiger metallic toe-capped version and Miu Miu mules are phenomenal.  It's trends like this that make me happy I was born before the 90s - I have so many mules in my closet that can now see the light of day.

KG* Kurt Geiger Mules

Stilettos - I've always been more of chunky heel kind of gal (less likely to break your ankles) but Prada's Cadillac Stilettos have me wanting to dice with death.



And, of course, spring would not be complete without floral patterns, courtesy of Christopher Kane (S/S 2012):





And now it's my turn:


 Shiny, flowery, sparkly jewellery!

The ring I'm wearing is probably the prettiest knuckle duster you'll ever see, it's also the fiercest - those sharp points will take your eye out.

Lavender Bows


Mirror, Mirror on the wall.  Who has the cutest lavender shoes of them all?...Er...ME!


Saturday, 7 January 2012

Lessons on "How to Scare a Plant Sci"

I don't mean to boast but I am the Master of scaring (and scarring) Plant Scis.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the title "Plant Scis", it simply refers to people, who study and are involved in the field of Plant Sciences (NB I'm mainly referring to men/boys here). You're probably thinking, "It must be hard to frighten scientists.  I mean, they deal with mutated organisms with mutated genomes, dangerous chemicals (ethidium bromide, anyone?), and crazy bacteria and viral particles!"  But you also may be thinking, "Isn't the definition of a 'scientist' a quiet, library-bound, social skill-lacking hermit, who shudders at the thought of talking to girls?"

I'll give you the first one - the history of science is full with stories of daring and creative people (almost cavalier), who have placed themselves (and others!) in danger in the name of science and the search for truth ( Marie Curie).  But regarding the second point, scientists are very out-going types - yes, they wear Lab coats and spend an inordinate, almost unhealthy amount of time in the Lab and/or in the Lib...but they can socialise, network and party like the best of you non-scientists.  So, how is it possible to intimidate them?  Well, I have an arsenal of really quite fabulous things, which seem to make people/men afraid of me.

I point out that I was not aware of the effect my swagga was having.  Only upon a few people saying, and I quote, "I look very intimidating", stating it was down to what I was wearing, have I come to regard myself as threatening.

To be honest, I wasn't sure what to do with that comment at first.  Probably should have punched the bastard in the face - "Hell Yeah, I'm intimidating Biiiiitch!"  However, it's now become something of a daily mantra...ha, ha, ha...I kid!  It's become a little bit of fun to have, "How can I scare people today?", to make the day pass a little better - laughter is good for the soul!

But at the end of the day, I don't mean to frighten people, I'm nice really!  I just like high heels, manicures and fashion - after all the Lab Bench is my Catwalk - it doesn't mean I'm a vain, selfish bitch...please feel free to come and talk to me...during tea hour in the Dept! ^_~

But anyway, if you're looking to scare some Plant Scis, here are some helpful hints:
Please note these tips have been designed with women in mind but that doesn't mean they won't work for men too!

Always wear high heels

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 Wear lipstick



Occasionally wear a short skirt or hot pants with slightly inappropriate tights



Always have fly nails (DIY or Salon)






Wear a statement hat

Cossack Bitch


Wear jewellery that looks like you just ransacked a grave

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Drink coffee from this

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And most importantly...

Walk around the department with your head held high looking like you not only belong in this place but YOU F**KING OWN IT!  It might be a lie but hey, these scared mother frakers don't know that!

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Cheerleader Look #2

Black is the New Black

The New Goth Cheerleader Look - Inspiring the All the Goths/Emos in the Lab o_o...

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Working those pretty ankles in pretty, pretty shoes - courtesy of Iron Fist

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Wednesday, 9 November 2011

Am I becoming the Department's cheerleader?

In a bid to motivate/amuse myself, I've been doing exactly what it says on the tin...using the Lab Bench as my catwalk.  My essentials are:

Sky-high heels
Fitted jeans
Fitted top
Cute socks
Fierce Mani

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Top - New Look; Jeans - River Island; Shoes - ASOS; Socks - Topshop (Gotta' the high street)

Unfortunately, the catwalk had to be my room @ college...I am yet to ask the Cambridge Professors to let me have a photo shoot in the Lab...mmmm...maybe I can incorporate some Gilson pipettes and Eppendorf tubes...any suggestions?

In regards to my cheerleader status - I'm not working in a Lab at the moment and some consider that to be "Not being a real scientist!" - I'm just there in a support capacity!  Well, that may be verging on the truth (for the time being) but you're  teaming a polo neck with ill-fitting jeans and trainers...therefore, I WIN!