My Favourites

Line 1: slagheap, daytrips, Allister Ann, Alice Yumi Sinzato, lafemmecatherine, pam sattler

Line 2: Magic Magic Magic, fotofreddy, Raquel Reed, emma.c, samlovesherdog, Creature Comforts

Line 3: holiday_jenny, dragonoak, motherhen0three, Beleonora, *jenny b allsorts, bratan

Line 4: Paulo Fernando Dias de OLiveira, Ze Cali Fairy, kat heyes, Trixy Pixie, Thunderoni, seniorita † polyester

Line 5: Supercapacity, samlovesherdog, samlovesherdog-2, samlovesherdog-3, Lisen Haglund, andrea barja

Line 6: lola2000, susanna.erkheikki, emilycm, lilacmoon, Jo.Cheung illustrations, destevenmeisel

Grey Gardens

Images from: Style.com, Google Images, Net-a-Porter, Galadarling.com, Topshop.com, Imdb, Flickr, http://greygardensnews.blogspot.com (lula magazine clipping)

Flickr: (you are ace)

It is the Best Costume to Wear for the Day

Grey Gardens is one of those inspirational phenomenons and with the launch of HBO's adaptation of the original 1975 documentary, Grey Gardens is just about to bloom in the heart of viewers. Grey Gardens is a true story of two woman, mother and daughter (Edith Bouvier Beale (senior) and Edith Bouvier Beale (Little Edie)), eccentric women who however related to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, manage to find themselves living within squalor, in the most unlikely place of the East Hampton's. Once wealthy aristocracy the mansion in which they reside was once beautiful however in the down turn of funds Edith and Little Edie find themselves within an eccentric paradise of wealth and ruins. Little Edie has inspired many in her eccentric style (inspiring such designers as John Galliano) of scarves upon the head, capes, and fur coats worn with swimming costumes. Whilst filming the 1975 documentary 'Big' Edie would reside herself to her bed wear she would be accompanied by many cats and her daughter would feed her ice cream and on occasion cat food although not to 'Big' Edie's awareness. The story is so unusual and fascinating in its oddity that its unsurprising that it has gone on to create so much influence within art, drama, fashion. I myself have been intrigued with the 'story' (it almost could be make-believe) for a few years since hearing about it, so was excited upon hearing about the re-make, starring Drew Barrymore. I was not disappointed.

Airing on 18th April, HBO have done a great job of filling in the background of the pairs life, contrasting the riches with the ageing crumbling of their life. We are able to see Little Edie as an almost starlet, wowing a top director in New York, her spirit and optimism seeping out in waves that cant help but make anyone smile. She is held back by her decadent mother however who is happier to stay in 'Grey Gardens' (the mansion in the East Hampton's) throwing parties and having affairs with the music teacher, which ultimately leads to Little Edie's downfall. The end however is more optimistic and happier than all this might sound however I wont give that away for you!

What inspired me most from the film was the incredible way Drew Barrymore portrayed Little Edie, a certain sensibility that is understanding to the viewer mixed with a child-like attitude that is endearing. She showed so much energy and passion for what she wanted that I think should illustrate a point to all of us. The film has a great of sartorialist style which has now left lusting over Little Edie's 'hay-day' frocks, bags and that beautiful hat in the first photo above.
I highly recommend anyone this film even if you had never heard of the Beale's tale until now.

p.s:There will be a collage to follow once I am back to my own laptop!

Slow Down London!

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Need time to slow down? To de-stress? I think we all need a bit more 'me' time these days, with constant work over load and technology plugged into our every need sometimes its a good thing to take a break. I have realised this more and more, and with my trip away from the constant work load of fashion, I have been able to re-evalute and calm down; and gosh I really do need that sometimes! For any of you savvy and possibly slightly stressed Londoners out there Slow Down London is a new 'mini' festival to pop those stress bubbles. Between 24th April and 4th May they are offering Free morning yoga, Poetry classes, Free London Walks, Art Exhibitions and Craft Workshops among many other events. I myself will not be able to attend the events yet I think it sounds brilliant so I am spreading the word! Even if, like me, you cannot attend the events then Slow Down London have suggestions that anyone could incourperate to help make your day even more glorious. I have attatched my own interpretation and ideas to help make your day as fabulous as you are!

♥Start your day differently
Wake up five minutes earlier than usual so you have time to get
dressed and have breakfast without hurrying.
♥Take a real lunch break
Eat al fresco, not al desko! Go out and look at something; eat your
lunch in peace, away from your workplace.
♥Listen with undivided attention
to a piece of music; to a bird singing; to your friend or colleague
who is speaking.
♥Switch it off
It might be your email or your phone – take some down time
to relax.
♥Walk a different route
With a change to our routine we can discover our neighbourhood
and our city with fresh eyes.


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Lula Love's Fabulous Day Tips
♥ Tell someone how much they mean to you, even if its just as simple as 'your a great friend'
♥ Try treating yourself to your favourite food...at breakfast. How does it feel to wake up to your favourite thing?
♥ Write To-do Lists. Not of your work tasks to do but of the things that make you happy, or smile. Possibly the things that you would love to achieve, then set out a way to make them come true.
♥ Laugh
♥ Indulge in Guity Pleasures: re-runs of cheesy tv shows, chick flicks, a huge hunk of chocolate
♥ Plan a holiday or a trip away
♥ Decourate you room with the things that make you happy. For me I covered one of my walls with magazine inspiration, illustrations and photography. You could also hang a line across your room and attatch your latest inspirations with pegs, to create a similar effect. Both these things can be as simple of complicated as you like, however what makes you happy could be a vase of fresh flowers. Change to suit you and what you want to wake up to.
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♥ Dress up in your favourite outfit. Take photos.

Here are just a few tips but please feel free to add your own and I hope you have a great day!

Sweet Shack

I'm back from bonny Scotland! Here are just a few images I felt I should share with you from my trip. This Sweet shop in Glasgow was enough to make me smile like a kid in a candy shop and I think you can see why. I would highly recommend taking a peak if your in the area and indulging (if your anything like me) your childhood fantasies.

We sell Mars Bars in Batter

I'm off to Scotland for the week! Glasgow in Particular to see spring in life- my new cousin! Have a great Easter munching down chocolate!

Images from: Google Images, Flickr

Flickr Images:
samlovesherdog, Alice Yumi Sinzato, (Check out this illustration!)Rita_Lee, allanroney, Nick Saltmarsh, Creature Comforts, selene gibbous, Nubby Twiglet, chasingECHOES

(I do admit that I used allot of Flickr images to create the collage above and have provided credit where credit is due, however if you do have a problem with any of the images featured do not hesitate to let me know and I will take them down. I only hope to find many amazing photographers and illustrators many more admirers like myself!)