Summer of Love

It's finally here!

Feast your eyes on the Summer of Love issue of Cellardoor. I'm so proud of it.... it's taken up nearly all my time for the last few months!

It's bursting at the seams with interesting articles- including interviews with Leddra Chapman and the Wildfox girls, dreamy photography and everything you'll need for a wonderful summer. 

So what are you waiting for, oh and don't forget me know what you think

He's in Fashion

To celebrate the last installment of the Toy Story films, Esquire has  the brilliant idea to photograph Barbie's boyfriend Ken for a 6 page fashion spread.

The plastic male has bagged himself a starring role in the movies so it was only a matter of time before he was snapped up for some modelling too.

The editorial sees Ken get a makeover from the Esquire team in the hottest designer fashions for Autumn/Winter like Burberry Prorsum, Gucci, Paul Smith, and Prada.

Catch Ken in the August issue, which goes on sale July 21st.

Hit me with lightning

Absolutely loving the weather we're seeing at the moment. My past two weekends have just consisted of football, ice cold cider and sitting in the park. Bliss. 

I miss the summer holidays, I hate being all grown up and actually having to work during the week. At least we have a roof terrace at work, which is where you will find me during the whole of my lunch hour!

I have been trying to top up my tan as it doesnt look likely i'll be hitting the beach any time soon. However, although my arms are a nice golden brown, my legs still resemble milk bottles grr! Back to the old johnsons for me then. 

I've made a summer playlist on spotify to cheer me up in the office, you can check it out here. 

The last two remind me of last summer, I wish I could go back. Oh well, we just need to make this one even better

What are you listening to?

You are a radar detector

Uhoh I've been absent from my blog for too long - I even missed it's first birthday! so happy belated blog birthday!

I've been so busy working and enjoying all this lovely weather we've been having, so thanks to Charley for reminding me to get back on the blog wagon. 

I have been concentrating on the Summer issue of Cellardoor which is out in the next few days. I'm so excited!

Here are some pretty things to keep you going until the next post!

I love Summer Evenings!

The sun's got his hat on

Wow, absolutely loving the British weather at the moment! I'm even braving bare legs- that's right the milk bottles are out in full swing!

However, all this good weather is not making working in an office any easier. The team have resorted to working on the roof terrace in the afternoon. All we need now is the beer!

Things are starting to slow down a bit now, finally getting into the swing of working full time and not having to work weekends anymore. Which of course means afternoons spent sunbathing and evenings spent in beer gardens - fingers crossed the weather stays!

I've been helping on a few magazine projects for the past few weeks, so expect a post dedicated to that soon. Oh, and in other news, I awoke yesterday to greet a cheery postman at my door with a special present in his hand. I'd already received my subscription copy of ELLE so wondered what that magazine shaped package could be? Inside there was a letter telling me I had won a limited edition copy of the May issue illustrated by Garance Dore. I was so chuffed, I didn't even remember entering!

So what's cheered you up this week? Oh and here's the cover in all it's glory. Enjoy the sun!

Guns and horses

Hope you're all having a lovely bank holiday (despite the rain!). I've spent the weekend in Southampton to celebrate my birthday, and to catch up with a few old uni friends. It was lovely to see all their faces and to party in our old haunt - KAOS. The next morning I was treated a lovely breakfast in a sweet little tearoom by the boy and finished the day off with a spot of shopping. 

I've also been working on the latest edition of Cellardoor Magazine for the last few weeks, and my inspiration folder is now bulging with lots of lovely images. So I thought it was about time I shared some of them with you, starting with this one:

Frida Gustavsson photographed for Vogue Nippon

A new baby

Ok, don't worry I'm not pregnant. I'm just eagerly awaiting a new little arrival to my wardrobe. As it's my birthday soon, I decided to drop some hints about what I wanted and I think my mum has come up trumps. I've wanted a vintage looking satchel for ages, but just haven't managed to find one I like that's been in my price range. Yes, that rules out the Mulberry Alexa. Sigh. 

However, I think my life will nearly be complete when this little baby gets opened on my day of birth. Only another two weeks to go. Grr. 

This bag will be great for lugging around all my stuff for work and then onto the pub after. Plus, it will go with everything!

Don't you agree. Perfect. 

Thrush Metal

Some of you might remember me posting about my new role as a contributor for a new fashion and music blog FASHBASHSOUNDCLASH, and today I decided that I might post my articles here for you guys to read as well.

Here's this week's post:

These days it's just not enough to have on job title on your CV. We've seen model turned designer, model turned actress - but what about Model turned Rock Chick? Well look no further than Alice Dellal. The 21 year old model has added another string to her bow and has teamed up with some of her fashionable mates and started an all-girl rock band. We knew she wasn't just a pretty face.

Dellal is infamous for her punky, rock look with black leather, partially shaved head and Dr. Marten boots, so it was only a matter of time before she hit the rock music scene.

The girls have settled on the name Thrush Metal, and have rumoured to be inspired by James Jagger's band Turbogeist. 

The other Thrush Metal members include  Isabella Ramsey, niece of the Earl of Dalhousie, and fellow models Emma Chitty and Laura Fraser.  

A source says: “Alice has rallied pals together, and they’re all keen to make the music work. They’ve been rehearsing and it shouldn’t be long before they get a demo together and start touring.”

However their recent gigs have only been by Facebook invitation only - so I guess they're not ready to hit the world stage just yet. 

Chanel Rocks

I found this a while ago and forgot to share. Ooops.

Isn't it just the perfect musical companion - how awesome is Pharrell's Chanel guitar. Shiny and black with the infamous chanel linked C logo I'm definitely  turning green with envy. Who care's that I can't play a tune on the thing!

Lazy Bank Holiday

Hope you all had a nice long Easter weekend and have scoffed lots of chocolate. I went to visit a friend and was treated to some yummy hot cross buns. Yum.

It was lovely to get away from home for a few days but it has left me wanting to go on more spontaneous adventures. I can't wait for her to pass her driving test and then we can go on lots of road trips together :)

I went to see Kick Ass at the cinema on Saturday and was pleasantly surprised with the unusual storyline. Definitely not what I was expecting but I would really recommend you go and see it... even if it's only for the delightful Aaron Johnson.

I've spent the rest of the bank holiday Monday lazing around in my pj's, eating chocolate and watching a young Lohan in the Parent Trap.

Now that the evenings are brighter.. and my fingers are crossed for warmer temperatures... it's got me craving a camping trip. I like the freedom of being out in the open and snuggling in a tent when it's colder. Nights spent sat around a fire and the days spent exploring. Bliss.

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