For the record, I don't smoke, I just thought the cigarette worked for the whole "Hollywood Glam" thing. I've had this dress four years now and had only worn it once so I pulled it out for a ball I went to last Saturday and was surprised to see that it still fitted me.
I got it in the most amazing vintage shop in my hometown called Enchanted and they have a pretty good website too that you can find here. They have an amazing selection of evening dresses, wedding dresses, hats and accessories as well as everyday wear. I would seriously recommend checking it out.
So not only was last Tuesday Valentine's Day, but it was also the day I turned 21. I posted already about it I know but I thought I'd do another post about what I wore that day/night.
Dan and I went to Crackbird for lunch as I'd luckily gotten tweetseats which is an incredible offer they do where you tweet them and basically you get a free lunch out of it. I was amazed that there were no strings attached either. Also, even though they've moved location, their food is as good as ever you'll be glad to hear.
That night then, Dan brought me out for cocktails in Capitol on Aungier street and I got a chance to wear my new Jeffrey Campbells which pleased me greatly.
Dan also got me a 50mm lens for my camera for my birthday that I have been obsessed with since I got so expect lots more rookie photographer photos in the pipeline.
Hope everyone had as great a Valentine's as I did!
We all know Banksy, and D*face, and maybe you've even seen "Exit Through The Gift Shop", but as a whole, when you think of street art, Ireland isn't the first thing that springs to mind. I know I posted about anewspace before on here and I recently noticed that it's one of my more popular posts so I thought I'd do a follow-up on my favourite Irish street artist at the moment. Now, first thing's first, I am no expert in this area and most of my interest stems from that of my brother who has been obsessed with the genre for years. I always remember "Wall and Piece" lying about the house when I was younger. Rookie though I may be, I came across Canvaz just before Christmas while in anewspace with my brother and my mum. To be honest, before then, I hadn't really known much about Irish street art or even thought there existed the culture even. Canvaz's work caught my eye instantly though and I ended up leaving the shop with a spray paint mixed media piece of a ballerina being lifted by a balloon (see above); hopefully the first of what will one day be a collection. What interested me most about Canvas's work was his subject matter, two subjects in particular; the ballerina and Alice (in wonderland); the former which has relevance to my life, the latter being an all-time favourite of my mum. This got me thinking to how street art has developed and progressed since the days of simple "graffiti" on the sides of trains and shop front shutters in Paris. There we were, an Irish mother and daughter, interested in and paying for what is essentially graffiti, albeit framed graffiti I suppose, but graffiti nonetheless. Street art is now an expectable norm to be hanging alongside oil paintings and water colours and original Banksys are worth extortionate amounts of money these days.
So what does this say about the world of art in the 21st century? Are these street artists the Renoirs and the Pollocks of our time? To me, this expectance of street art as a true art form is certainly a step in the right direction as far as advancing our outlook on what makes art and broadening our horizons is concerned. Plus, it's a great feeling when you walk down the street and see a piece of art you own strewn across a wall opposite George's Street Arcade.....but hey, maybe that's just me.
I wore this to a friend's 21st last night and it's possibly the comfiest outfit ever. I wish I could wear jersey all the time. It makes it all the better that I got the skirt on sale for a tenner in Topshop.
Also, you can expect a less fashion related post this week, don't want this thing getting too contrived.
This rendition of "Somebody That I Used to Know" has gone viral lately and it only takes one listen to understand why. It's nice to see that real, raw talented is still appreciated even in this day and age when music seems to be edging closer and closer to becoming completely digitised.
"Pursuit of Hapiness"- Barbara (Kid Cudi cover)
I first heard this song in early January of last year and I remember hating it straight away. This version however, is actually rather soothing and dare I say listen-to-able.
"Crystalised"- Gorillaz (The xx cover)
In contrast to the previous song, I in fact quite like the original version of this song. I also love Gorillaz though so this song for me is the perfect mix.
"Tiny Dancer"- Myles (Elton John Cover)
This is my favourite song ever, and for this kid to do it justice certainly says something.
"Blackbird"- Gianni and Myles (Beatles cover)
Here's the kid Myles from the Tiny Dancer cover again with his uncle covering my favourite Beatles song. The bit of beat-boxing at the end is pretty slick and keeps this specific cover from being too samey to the original.
