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Friday, 13 January 2012

Does fashion travel well?

Below are screen shots from "Confessions of a Shopaholic".  A film about fashion that insults fashion - how novel!  I'm guessing that the film is a Hollywood interpretation of New York's fashion scene...quite horrifically wrong...evidence that fashion trends do not travel well!
Warning - hideous examples below!
Shhh...but I secretly like this WAG look

Bags + Coats = Unusual...O_o

Is it a cape?  Is it a pair of curtains?  Answers on a postcard.

Fashion Fail

Yellow suits no-on...NO-ONE!

A giant "Pony Club" rosette masquerading as a dress
I feel nauseous.  Those images are an attack on my fashion sensibilities.

I think it is fair to say that fashion trends do not travel well.  American fashion can seem a little garish to us conservative Brits.  What works in London does certainly not work in L.A., and what works in Tokyo won't probably work in Paris (with the exception of Comme des Garcons).  And maybe what works in New York doesn't for the rest of the World!  Ha, ha, ha...whatevs!  Like the home of East Coast preppy labels has no clue about all this fashion stuff...NY fashion week?  Ralph Lauren or Calvin Klein?  And lest not forget all those NY hipsters - Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony, etc.  Attention everyone - recently, it has come to Chloe's attention...



What are your thoughts? 
xXxXx

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!

Thursday, 5 January 2012

What's that you ask?

What's better than writing your dissertation?

Doing your NA!L$, Silly!

And then taking pictures of them and posting them on the World Wide Web so everyone can see how amazing you are!

I'm feeling a change of career calling...






The theme was "Who Knows Wins?"  Painted in a variety of different varnishes:

Barry M
Barry M
butterLondon
Nails Inc (haymarket)
Stencils are all konad stamps.

This crazy mess was inspired by some true nail art - I'm not quite talented enough to do what you see below:

Check it out for yourself

Versace by Naomi Yasuda - check her work out


Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Middle Finger Up to January

It's all good news here.

Firstly, my RE-tox is going well...see for yourselves...




And secondly, I've saved my Westwood Wellington Boots from their loneliness by getting a matching Ted Baker bag.  Plastic is Fantastic!


Yep, waterproof is the way to go in this mad-as-a-hatter weather!


xXxXx

Thursday, 29 December 2011

And another year begins...

What are your New Year's Resolutions?  A question I abhor.  You don't need to wait until the beginning of the year to try/do/be something, or somewhere  new - do it as soon as the feeling takes you.  This is how I try to live, although I should admit that I'm not the greatest role model.  I'm far from consistent and am prone to whims - I've attempted to be a musician, linguist and scientist all within a decade.  I'm not doing too badly though...

With that in mind, this is what I'm planning to do (well, I'm actually doing it right now because I can't wait for midnight on 31/12/2011 to live my life):

♥ More NA!L Porn - more effects and more accent nails...



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Accent Nail in 'Super Orgasm' by Nars

♥ More free Mixtapes - the power of the internet...

            ♫Kelow, Justin W, Miko Miko Bang...BabyDinosaurs & Co.

Kelow - LOUD

Justin W. - Something I said

Miko Miko Bang - Get Back

            ♫ Das Racist

Das Racist - Michael Jackson


            ♫ Iggy, Iggy Iggy...Azalea

Iggy Azalea - My World


♥ Go to California...I miss you so much!!!!!!!!

The Golden Gate Bridge

A Beach @ La Jolla

A Sonoma Winery

♥ More "Lab" inappropriate shoes (and occasionally inappropriate socks/tights)

Leopard Pumps

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Jeffrey Campbell L.A.

Yes, I'm a homing beacon for Leopard Print!


Psychedelic Tights

Suspender Tights (almost Old Skool)

As Coco Chanel famously stated, "There are no ugly women in the world, just lazy ones".  So, go grab life by the boobs...(much nicer than grabbing it by the balls) and do what you want to NOW!  Whether it's fashion related or not...stop being lazy and waiting till a clock/calender tells you should do something!

Wednesday, 28 December 2011

That's what being a scientist is all about...

Oh, Futurama!  Could you phrase this anymore perfectly?


So, does it follow that if one studies science, one is a magical elf?  YAY!!!  I've always wanted to be a magical elf...well, actually, I'd prefer to be a Rainbow Pony...a slightly evil Rainbow Pony...go on, click!




To conclude this debate on the magical elf qualities of us scientists, I shall leave you with this decisive video clip.


Friday, 23 December 2011

A Very Kardashian Kristmas...God I hope Not!

The house and tree are decorated, the goose is stuffed, the Christmas ham is cooked, the alcohol-drenched Christmas cake is baked, all the presents are bought and wrapped - but not placed under the tree for fear of Madame Suki chewing them to shreds.  I'll leave her to play with her snowman!

Suki & The Snowman


But the most arduous task of the season has yet to completed...the Christmas Day outfit and matching manicure!  I am somewhat limited by the traditional Xmas colour scheme - blue is most definitely out.  BTW, can someone let Kris Jenner know that.  If you haven't had the misfortune of seeing the Kardashian Family Christmas Card Photo, well I'm forcing it upon you now!  Oh, my Dear Lord!  Christmas aquamarine, wrong on too many levels!

Just Bloody Awful

But back to me, me, me...aside from the limiting colour scheme, I'm also limited by what is acceptable in front of the grandparents.  One grandmother told me the other day miniskirts are no longer appropriate attire for me as "I'm knocking on a bit!" Yeah, cheers for that Nan!  So, short skirts and suspender tights are out...sad face!  :(  What are we left with then?

Hang on a minute...what am I talking about?  When do I ever conform?  I'm pretty sure the Lab Health&Safety Guide states, "Strictly no hot pants and killer heels in the Lab and/or near Science Geeks" but do I care?  No!  If I don't dress appropriately everyday then why should Christmas be any different?  So, Bah Humbug to Festive Fashion Rules.  Although, I hasten to add you will not see me in blue/aquamarine/turquoise.

Here are my choices:

Pink & Leopard - it could be a bit WAG-like but the resveratrol necklace counteracts that...I think?!


Black on Black on Black - a little morose, but add a Chanel belt and BOOM!

Palazzo Pants - Extravagant

Kanye would be proud

Jeans, aren't they blue?  Yes, but denim blue, not sparkling aquamarine.  Therefore, jeans are okay on Christmas day!



Pearl Baubles

On the 1st/2nd/3rd... Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, two Gold Legs (i.e. a pair of gold tights) and a pair of stripper heels - slightly festive, oui ou non?


So shiny I could sit on top of the Tree

That's enough outfits, I think.  Now for some nail fun, although I haven't really strayed away from the traditional Christmas colour scheme (keepin' it real).


I doubt that this manicure will match any of my potential outfits.  The problem with conventional nail polish is the time it takes...two coats of base, two coats of colour and one of top coat to seal...then dry (with a high power blowdryer)!  So, once you start painting you are fully committed!  I'm thinking January will be the month to invest in some Inkredibles (Marian Newman)...water based nail varnish that dries in seconds and can be used on eyes, lips and cheeks...multitasking spectacular!

So there you have it, Christmas fashion that doesn't give a f**k!  And here's wishing you an equally eccentric, beautifully fashionable Christmas! (and I also wish you never have the misfortune of wearing aquamarine!)