SCHOOLS.OUT.FOR.SUMMER.

     HI. So this is a bit of an update on what I've been up to over the last few weeks! The day after we broke up from exams (Friday 13th June, was my maths exam, lucky me!) we went on a family trip to London and the Harry Potter Studios. I don't have many interesting photos but the trip as a whole was incredible. Having grown up with Harry Potter it was incredible to see how it all worked.

 

      I decided to take 'The Great Gatsby' by F.Scott.Fitzgerald to read, as I'll probably be studying it next year. Brilliant book, but will probably have to read it again to make sure I actually understood it all properly. Really want to see the film as well ( Leonardo, need I say more?) so that's on my to do list.

     We went to the V and A museum, which was like heaven for me - incredible place. Its huge; you'd probably have to visit a few times to see everything, but I just wanted to see the fashion exhibitions that were on. They were outstanding but, to be honest, it is really hard to write about and give enough credit to it - its almost like listening to someone dance.I would definitely recommend going, its just a feast for the eyes. I would have stayed there all day but it was hot and we were all shattered so we had a quick drink in the cute little courtyard and then set off on a boat trip up the Themes. It was great to 'see the sights' that you feel you really should see if you live in England, like Big Ben, London Eye etc.

 

     Harry Potter Studios the next day was INSANE.  You get to see all the sets, costumes, props and there are lots of videos playing everywhere with interviews with the cast...basically, there's never a dull moment. Really worth going to if you're a fan, and the best thing is, it doesn't spoil the books/movies, it just makes the whole thing more magical.

     So we got back from London on Sunday night and the following Tuesday was my prom. I've noticed loads of blog/Instagram posts about proms recently and they all look incredible but honestly, my prom was, to put it nicely, a disaster. Not for me personally, the whole night in general was just pretty horrific. Some may think I'm over reacting but I'm just saying, being forced to sing karaoke(and to avoid this, hiding in the toilets with my friends), eating cheese on toast for dinner and finishing at 9pm with no after party wasn't exactly how I envisioned my prom. Never mind, though, just explaining why there's no post/pictures about the disastrous night that was prom.

 

     The weekend after London, I was lucky enough to go to Whitby with my two closest friends, which we'd been planning for ages, so I was incredibly excited.

 

      Once we'd arrived on Friday, we spent what felt like forever just sitting on the beach and I began to feel unbelievably relaxed and calm about life. The rest of the day was pretty much the same and at night we went out to an American diner called 'Jumpin' Jacks Diner' which I loved (I am obsessed with diners in general. I don't care if I'm not hungry/thirsty, I would go and sit in a  diner and just soak up the brilliant, retro atmosphere).
     Right, Saturday. Okay, this is my PERFECT DAY, in answer to the question from the Liebster award. So we woke up pretty early and had breakfast etc. We left the apartment about 10ish, with a vague idea that we would have a chilled day wandering around Whitby. First, we crossed the bridge and had a sneaky peak in pretty much every cute, vintage-ey shop on that side of town. Heaven Number 1. There were some brilliant boutiques, that were all waaaay too expensive, but it was still great to look.
     At lunch time, we grabbed some fish and chips (chips and scraps for me) from a shop that looked busyish (busy means the food's good, right?) and went to sit by the sea to find that the tide was completely in. Not to be defeated by Mother Nature, I had come fully prepared with a picnic blanket and we defiantly sat right next to the sea, on the pier, occasionally having to dodge a crazy seagull every now and then.

 

     After lunch, we walked back along the sea front and visited the arcades (of course) and stopped to get either a doughnut/rock/candyfloss (one of my friends had never had candyfloss before. Mind=blown). We sat by the sea again, where the boats come in and just watched the world go by for a while. Never been so relaxed and happy in my whole life.

  

     On our way back to the apartments, we stumbled upon an antiques shop that I insisted we went into and, once inside, we discovered a 'Vintage Emporium'...need I say more? Heaven. Just heaven. Filled with old books, tonnes of clothes, stamp collections, vintage wedding dresses, Hollywood-themed costumes and just general bric-a-brac, we must have spent HOURS just looking at all there was to look at. I didn't buy anything but it was just beautiful. :) It was a perfect day, as I love the sea/beach so much, chips and scraps and vintage emporiums...what more could I ask for?

 

 

     We spent some more time on the beach on Sunday and then it was home. Amazing weekend with amazing people. I think that's about up to date with everything now, apart from the fact that my school had Speech Day on Friday, where I got my prize for all round merit (woop!) and the book I had chosen was all about the history of fashion. I am just dying to have five mins to sit and read it - it looks so richly detailed, which gorgeous pictures and simply full of everything I want to know! 

     And one last thing! I've just discovered where I put these pictures of my artwork. This is my 2D piece for art coursework (the moths, theme of 'Inside Out') and my final exam art piece (the coat), from the theme 'Order and Disorder'. As I discovered early on in Year 10 that I can't actually draw or paint without looking like a five year old, I had to find other ways of getting through the GCSE course, whilst questioning why I actually took Art at all.  But then I discovered textiles, thank god, which might have just about saved my life. And I couldn't have not taken Art really, as I am quite a 'creative' person in general, and I'm so glad I did take it, as it lead me to Textiles, which I feel is the right thing for me. So this is a old school blazer covered in material, buttons, flowers etc, and I actually loved making it. I'm taking Textiles next year, for A-level ( along with Drama and Theatre Studies, Spanish and English Lit, woop!) and I am SO excited!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

     I think that's everything for now, so hopefully I can finally start posting about things when they actually happen, and not feel as though I've missed parts of my life out!

    Have a lovely day everyone, much love

 

Wim x

Liebster Award

Hello again!
Sorry for the insanely long absence but exam season sort of took over my life for a while, which was pretty depressing at the time, but it makes my return feel all the more sweet! Also, I know this post isn't fashion related but I'm thinking that this blog will be pretty relaxed - a bit about life/fashion/books I've read recently/what I'm liking (or not) etc. and just general thoughts. I'm also trying to improve my writing skills in general so hopefully writing more often will help.

Anyway, a few months ago I was nominated for this Liebster Award, which I literally didn't have time to even think about at that point, never mind discover what it actually was. I hadn't heard of this before I was asked to take part, so I've copied the rules from Tessie Jayne from Socks with Sandals , who also nominated me. Take a look at her blog, her writing style always makes me giggle and her blog is just generally awesome.


"For those who don't know what it is, I will share with you what exactly the Liebster Award is, which I've managed to discover after extensive research (well, not really):

Basically, in my own words, I view it as a fancier term for being "tagged" (as shown by this reeeeaaaallly old post on one of my favourite blogs). However, if you don't know what I'm talking about, these are the traditional rules:

 1. Once you are nominated you can accept or decline this award (of course, you are flattered and accept it :).
2. Post the award button on your blog.
3. Thank whoever it was who nominated you and give a link to that person's blog ('cause it's nice).
4. List eleven things about yourself that your readers don't know.
5. Answer the eleven questions that your nominator asked.
6. Nominate other bloggers that you think deserve the award! You can go with the whole eleven/eleven/eleven thing or you could just list a few. The important thing about it is that whoever you nominate must not have over 200 followers. The famous blogger people already have their own set of real awards, not just a chain letter game.
7. List eleven questions for your nominees to answer!"


Okay so. I accept! Thanks for the nomination Tessie from Socks with Sandals and I'd like to apologise for taking so long to do it because I really do appreciate it!. Here goes!

1. I'm a vegetarian, have been for about six years.

2. I keep a diary pretty regularly, because I think it would be a shame to grow up and simply forget what it was like to be young. I'm also keeping a 'summer scrapbook' this year to document my summer of being 16 as so much is happening!

3. I'm really into performing in general and will be playing 'Tracey Turnblad' in 'Hairspray' later this year. I'm also hoping to be in 'Evita' at my new school in November and I have a pretty decent part in 'Our House' in York this summer - all things to look forward to!

4. I never eat anything with a big spoon. I always use teaspoons. No clue why.

5. I think that water from other peoples houses tastes weird.

6. I have really weird thumbs that I have been told look like toes. If you stick around on this blog for long enough, you may have the privilege of seeing them.

7. I've only got in to all things vintage over the last year but I've loved discovering this wonderful world of one off pieces that I can actually afford.

8. I'm moving schools in September for sixth form, as are many of my friends. I had an induction day on Tuesday that I was terrified for but it went brilliantly so at least that's one less thing to think about.

9. I was reallyreallyreallyreally nervous about starting this blog. Well, maybe not nervous, just a bit apprehensive about how I might come off. People can misinterpret others so much over the internet and I don't want anyone to think I'm horrible - I promise I'm not! :)

10. I've had a job for about a year and a half now and I love love love it. I've progressed from washing up to making drinks to now waitressing and I just love the feeling of responsibility it gives me ( and the money obviously...).

So there you are, hope it wasn't too dull! Now for Tessie's questions...

1. Are you a morning or a night person?
Oh this is easy peazy. I am most DEFINITLEY a night person. I only start functioning properly at about 12 o clock. I especially work better on anything creative at night (writing/art/piano etc.).

2. Describe your perfect day.
You know what, I think I actually experienced my perfect day last week, which was rather surreal. I went to Whitby last Friday with my friends ( which I WILL post about when I get the photos on the computer!) and the Saturday was just perfection. You'll have to read the upcoming post to find out what it was. Sorry to be annoying!

3. In your opinion, are rainy days depressing or relaxing?
MUY RELAXING. I LOVE rainy days! It reminds me of films like Wuthering Heights (which I adore), I think it can be so romantic and calming.

4. What one saying/phrase/cliché/sentence describes you best?
I don't know, that's so hard because now I've read that question I cant think of any... if I think of one ill include it in a later post :)

5. Given the choice, would you go back in time or forward, and when?
Back, back, back, back....I hate the fact that I live 'nowadays' really. I know that women have rights etc. etc. but life seem

6. If you were "starting over" in life, and could only bring one object, what would you bring?
That's tricky. It sounds daft but probably nothing? Otherwise it wouldn't be 'starting over' I guess, as you would have something to remind you of your 'former life', if you will. Well, that's what I say now but if that really happened I'd be like, 'NO I want my dog and my chocolate and my mum thanks very much.'

7. Dogs or cats (or rabbits, or parrots, or goldfish, etc...)?
This shouldn't even be a question. DOGS. End of.

8. Who is the one famous person you'd love to meet?
Oooh this is really tough. There are so many people I admire. Probably someone who's mind I could pick, like the author Jodi Picoult(she is BRILLIANT) or a great actor but, in a way, I don't think these people could ever live up to my expectations of them, as I only have an idea in my head of the way they are from being portrayed through TV/media etc. So they might be a bit of a let down and then forever be ruined for me...if you get what I'm saying? Maybe not, maybe I'm just rambling daft rambles. I've just realised I'm being very cynical about all of these questions. Sorrrryyyy!

9. Read the book or watch the movie?
Normally, I would say read the book without a seconds thought, but some movies I've watched recently have definitely outshone their books. Which I guess is a shame because people don't read enough anyway nowadays but there you go, that's the world nowadays. ( I sound like a granny, I know).

10. Who is your favorite fictional character?
At the moment, (I go through different phases of obsessions over different books/films, as do most people, I assume) it would probably be 'Che' from 'Evita' or 'Heathcliff' from 'Wuthering Height's'. Simply for the reason that each character has so much passion I just can't even convey the amount through words. Watch Evita and Wuthering Heights and you'll get it.

11. What is your favorite activity?
Acting/reading I would say at the minute. Or just generally scrapbooking/being creative. Right now, I'm just loving the freedom of being able to do pretty much what I want without thinking about exams/revision!

Honestly, I don't think I actually know 11 bloggers so I'll just do a few.

Jessie from The Changing Girl
Amber from Cult Kid

And here's my questions for the nominated ones!

1. What's your one biggest wish?
2. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?
3. Do you want kids/to get married?
4. What's your favourite smell?
5. Sunny beach or rainy countryside?
6. If you could choose, would you be a boy or girl?
7. What is your favourite item of clothing right now and what's the story behind it?
8. What's your favourite time of year?
9. Describe yourself in three words.
10. Love or hate technology?
11. What's your biggest life goal?

I hope you feel that you know me slightly better now (if indeed that was at all your intention at the beginning of this post). Just realised how long it is... oh well! Have a lovely rest of the weekend and I WILL post again soon!

Wim x