Gone Rockin'

Tuesday, 20 January 2015

I wish...


I am a little bit obsessive when it comes to fairytales. I love old storybooks and traditional folk tales and this filters into many areas of my every day life. I was ridiculously excited when I found out that Into The Woods was going to be made into a film and when I ventured out to see it in all it's red cloaked, blue haired, big voiced glory, I found it difficult to wipe the smile from my face from beginning to end.

Over Christmas, like many children (big and small) across the world, G and I made our own own fairytale Gingerbread houses. However, unlike many other people, we found it impossible to consider easting our creations and after 4 weeks of letting them decorate our little cottage kitchen, we decided the time had come to go into the woods and set them free!

On a bitterly cold Saturday afternoon, we headed through Liverpool, into Waterloo -stopping for egg custard macaroons on the way-and onto the National Trust's beautiful Formby Point. Formby is famous for it's red squirrel population, it's woodland and beautiful sandy beaches.

We took a walk through the woodlands and spotted the perfect spot to plant our fairytale houses, in the roots of a tree on a gentle hill in the middle of the forest. I hope you enjoy the pictures.













Thursday, 8 January 2015

Oooh Chi Chi!

I've recently come across a new (to me) label called Chi Chi London. I first spotted their gorgeous prom dresses on Asos in the summer, followed by Modcloth and they are gradually popping up more and more on Pinterest and other social media sites.

As a fan of nostalgia and 50s prom dresses, my favourite of the Chi Chi styles is undoubtedly the bardot neck prom dress range, although the brand also produce more modern or 60s styled pieces such as the beautiful blue Chrissie dress shown below (left).



                            

I predict that the cream Bardot prom dresses, available in two lengths, will become popular with vintage loving brides on a budget. Styled with a birdcage fascinator and a loose up-do, they would be just perfect.


Chi Chi also stocks exclusive plus size designs, great for ladies with extra curves. I really wish they'd stock the red dress in other sizes, I love it! :)


Have you tried a dress from Chi Chi London yet? I'd love to hear your thoughts on the fit and quality.