Little Blonde Bear: January 2012

Monday 30 January 2012

techNOlogy

I dropped my phone on the concrete floor of the Mechanical Engineering workshop today.

It wasn't too happy.

I realise that this blog, like my last, is slowly spiraling further into that mushy abyss of fashion blogging by the day. Don't get me wrong, I love fashion blogging, especially outfit posts, but I also like ranting. Having found a place to vent in my college newspaper however I don't find much of a need to rant as much on my blog anymore and so it's become somewhat lacking in personality and flare so to speak. I've managed to keep semi-up-to-speed with my Saturday Playlists that break up the fashion orientated posts somewhat but I feel I need another structured, set day dedicated to something that isn't fashion, not so much for anyone who might read this as much as for myself and to hold myself back from becoming too self absorbed.

I haven't decided on a day yet, I'm thinking Sunday though, and the topic will most likely be something science/engineering/technology based. So watch this space for that to come!

As for now, another outfit post.

(bear with me)

boots- Topshop

skirt- Forever21

tank top- Urban Outfitters

wooden cross- Stall in California

shag coat- TKMaxx

pearl collar- D.I.Y.

Sunday 29 January 2012

Saturday Playlist (on a Sunday)

I forgot yesterday was Saturday so here's my Saturday Playlist, on a Sunday!

This week; old school R 'n' B, just for fun really. These songs will bring you back.

"Angel"- Shaggy

"Perfect Gentleman"- Wyclef Jean

"Hey Sexy Lady"- Shaggy ft. Sean Paul

"Thong Song"- SisQo

"September"- Vitamin C and SisQo

If I did nothing wrong, I'd never do anything.

I don't really wear dresses when I go on nights out. I much prefer something quirky if the occasion suits, and lots of oversized rings are essential.

white tee- H&M

leather shorts- Forever21

gold chain- American Apparel

rings- Topshop/Primark

feather earring- Aldo

boots- Topshop

Friday 27 January 2012

My Golden Globes Best Dressed Pick...

... Reese Witherspoon.

This is exactly how I want my hair please.

All images via google images

I used to wish to be Edie Sedgwick....

...now I just want to be an Olsen twin.

fur coat- TKMaxx

sunglasses, dress- Topshop

scarf- stall in Florence

boots- Urban Outfitters

Photo sources: http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu92d3e2821qhft38.jpg http://wunderbuzz.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sedgwick3.jpg

Thursday 26 January 2012

Hobo Chic

I rarely wear jeans, or knit for that matter, lately though I've been rediscovering the comfort and effortlessness of a good pair of denims. On these long, cold college days, comfort seems to be more and more at the front of my mind when dressing in the mornings. I picked up this hat in the Topshop sale the other day for €4 and wanted to wear it so basically the outfit was based around a hat.

I'm also still getting used to my camera and got Dan to take these photos while attempting to adjust settings myself. That's how the two below happened, I kinda like them though even though they're out of focus. My remote release shutter arrived today though so hopefully photo quality will improve post haste.

bobble hat- Topshop

jacket- Barbour

jumper- Forever21

boots- Urban Outfitters

jeans- Abercrombie Kids

Sunday 22 January 2012

Stripes and Rings

As promised, an outfit post.

I've taken to wearing lots of rings lately.

striped blazer- Ralph Lauren (stolen from my Mum)

jeans- Topshop

Shirt- Primark

rings- Topshop, primark, vintage

Saturday 21 January 2012

Ballerina, you must have seen her...

Since the age of two I've taken ballet class, that's almost 19 years now. It's one of the things in my life I've done for the longest, only out run by breathing, walking and all the other essentials. I often wonder what it would have been like to do it as a career. I don't regret not doing it, I actually honestly could not see myself doing anything but engineering and I'm so glad I chose it but dancing would have just been a different path. I'm happy I didn't do it as a career though, the life of a dancer is one of the most difficult there is, not just regarding the physical strain on one's body but also the emotional impact of constantly striving to be better and the perpetual competition for the spot as prima ballerina. Dancing as a hobby is something I hope never to give up though, we all need something that we love that doesn't seem like effort to partake in; for me, it's ballet.

After two and a half years at college, Trinity has finally started ballet classes on campus and last Wednesday I went along to the first one. It was packed, and not just with girls. It's odd that this clear high demand for ballet classes in college had not been addressed sooner but I'm glad it now has. The classes are relaxed and informal, suited to all levels and I'm thrilled that they've started them.

Here's to many more years of ballet.

And yes, that is a cut out of Jeremy Clarkson in my pointe shoe.

Saturday Playlist

Okay I've been the world's worst blogger of late but with going back to college this week and getting settled back into the swing of things, blogging hasn't been at the foremost of my mind. But here I am, and here is my Saturday playlist for today.

You can expect more outfit posts soon too.

"All Yours (Full)"- Submotion Orchestra

I saw someone post this on facebook recently and decided to give it an old listen. I love anything with sax really and it's just a cool chilled kind of tune. Not really my usual genre so I thought it would be nice to put it into my playlist today for a bit of variety.

"It's Over"- Milosh

Michael Milosh (Milosh) from Canada is an electronic musician, again not my usual Indie lo-fi choice but I like his stuff. He's also a trained cellist and enjoys jazz which I feel comes out in his music. It's not just your usual electonic 'sounds', it's got more of a feel to it so to speak, but then again, what would I know?!

"This Could Be Beautiful (it is)"- Metronomy

A London based group, Metronomy is my second electronic addition to today's playlist. I've been rediscovering a lot of elecrtonic music on my ipod of late so bear with me with this little phase. This song is great for walking to, if you're that way inclined.

"Forgive"- Burial

Burial (William Bevan), like Metronomy, also hails from London. This song "Forgive" is possibly the most eerily morbid song I can bring myself to listen to. I don't generally like such 'moody', dreary songs, but the gentle wave-like undertones in this piece I find strangely relaxing in a kind of lost-at-sea sense. Give it a listen and you'll see what I mean.

"Everything is Alright"- Four Tet

Although considered electronic, the instrumentation in this song is simply sublime. That is all.

Sorry about the heavy electronic vibe this week guys, just the mood I'm in!

Enjoy!

Tuesday 17 January 2012

I'm back...

What a week! As you may (or may not) have noticed I've been AWOL for a week due tot eh fact that I was off skiing in Les Deux Alps in France with my college. I won't make you jealous with all the amazing details but safe to say it was such an incredible week with great people.

I'll be back to posting properly soon I promise. My tripod has arrived and I'm just waiting on my remote release shutter to come....watch this space.

Until then, enjoy these few ski trip photos I stole from my friends cos I was too scared to bring the new camera with me!

Enjoy!