inspiration on a wednesday

summer summer summer tiime.

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schools out

it's the first day of the easter holidays and I am feeling typically excited by the fortnight outstretched ahead of me although I know it will be filled with revision and preparation for my graphic design exam. i've combatted the seriousness of college work with a silly little video of antics with my girl mates, day and night. i'm posting it here a.) because I'm feeling egotistic and think it's cool and b.) think you should create something similar, because it's easy as pie and it's amazing what can look good when you pair it with a soundtrack.

i've created a checklist for possible moments of holiday boredom.

+make a video of your friends traipsing around town.

+watch rear window by alfred hitchcock

+condition your hair and don't wash it out until the next day

+pot some plants for your bedroom

+ make your way through that pile of handwashing

+ go and see a film you know nothing about

+ visit a shop you'd never thought to go into

+ spend too much time watching ukulele videos on youtube

+ have a wardrobe clearout. colour coordinate. store away the old shit.

+send a mate a letter.

+make homemade popcorn.

ps, shoutout to abby who I would totally love to have had in the video with a post-it on her forehead too!

cave vs cave

I love daddy Nick Cave, big time.

but there is something about jethro cave that deeply assaults my senses.

discuss?

EDIT: just to clarify, I meant jethro cave offends me in a bad way.

he makes me feel a little uneasy and vulnerable!

are you "TEAM jethro makes me feel uneasy"

or "TEAM jethro floats my boat"?

I think this could go either way, ala marmite.

pics russh magazine via here

chung chung, what have you done?

just cus I know y'all love her.
here are a couple of the best snaps from Miss Chung's UK Harpers spread.


and bad Alexa related news of the week comes from fashionologie.com:

"Alexa Chung is moving to New York, hinting that she'll be continuing her TV career stateside, with rumors placing her in the hands of MTV."

..yay for the yankies, nay for the brits!

Pics; OhJane & DiamondSea from The Fashion Spot

The Dreaded Ned

Ned - he's back. Innocuous by moniker; evil by nature, the pot has made my belly its happy home yet again. Granted, I sort of led him on. That skiing trip in Morzine was like 5-day foreplay: cheese and potato Tartiflette, goats cheese omelettes, fondu, sausages, crepes and lots of red wine. No wonder why he decided to stay. I'm hoping the little interloper will realise there's no fromage around Chez I Blog. But there is a Slendertone that will shock 90 jolts of hard-abbed volts up his adipose tissue. Be gone Ned! Be gone I say!

Dirty Fabulous Sale!

Vintage vultures get your claws out - the Dirty Fabulous sale is ON this Sunday the 5th of April from 12 to 6! There are serious bargains to be had from Prada skirts, to 50s day dresses and (my personal fave) 70s maxi dresses (swoon!). Prices start as low as €5 with 10% off DF's main vintage occasionwear and accessory collection. Click here for a sneaky peek at some of the retro gems.

The Deets
What: Dirty Fabulous' open day sale
Where: 97 Lwr. Baggot Street, Dublin 2
When: April 5th; 12-6pm
How: info@dirtyfabulous.com; 01 662 4249

Prêt á Portea

Whoever said fashion folk don't eat has clearly never had been to a Prêt-à-Portea. Popularised by London's Berkley Hotel, this stylish take on afternoon tea, has won over the likes of Gwennie, Madge, Kate and Naomi and is set to make its Irish debut this month at Harvey Nicks.

Lest you think only the famous surnameless need apply, think again. The Berkeley’s Prêt-à-Portea will be served daily from 3-5pm in the First Floor Restaurant from Tuesday 28 April until Saturday 2 May 2009, priced at €30 per person or €40 per person with a glass of Harvey Nichols Brut Champagne. Pas mal, non?

What's more, you get to scoff your face with mini cakes and pastries like Lanvin-inspired blueberry and lemon mousse, a Michael Kors Regatta dress reinterpreted in chocolate sponge and Christopher Kanes’ signature over-sized chiffon circles in clementine bavaroise with blood orange pâte de fruit.

Book your calories now at 01 291 0488 or www.harveynichols.com.