Lately I'm Not The Only One

Brr, it's still SO COLD in London. To be fair, it is still January, but that doesn't stop me dreaming to warmer weather. The sun has been out a bit recently, and I keep commenting that this is now Spring - sadly, I haven't been able to conjure up spring-like temperatures with just my positive mental attitude. Sigh.

Dress: Monsoon
Tights: Accessorize
Beret: vintage

Coat: Primark
Boots: Mr Shoes

On the bright side, I'm off to an evening of German cabaret songs at the Soho Theatre tonight - hoop-LA!

Reading: "Ward 6, And Other Stories", Anton Chekhov
Listening to: "The Trick Is To Keep Breathing", Garbage

Because Nothing Can Divide Just A Heart Plus A Heart

Hoop-LA! Yesterday I was featured on the lovely What Katie Wore blog, which shows what aforementioned Katie has worn every day over the past year. The blog's a real labour of love, and it was very nice to be amongst the reader pics. And a big hello to anyone who's found their way from What Katie Wore - I hope you read something you like on your visit.

Much love,
Bella x

Reading: "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo", Stieg Larsson [it's getting REALLY dark now...]
Listening to: "Mathematics", Little Boots

You've Got Me Stuck On Repeat

Boots: Mr Shoes

Dress: Asos

Beret: vintage

It is finally starting to thaw in London after the "Big Freeze" (thanks, UK newspaper everywhere!). However, out in my suburban outpost there's still a good deal of ice and slush about on the pavements - some pavements remind me mightily of skating rinks. I've now been wearing these boots every day for a week. Thank goodness I actually at least these bits of sensible footwear...

Had a nicely chilled weekend - couple of drinks in the pub in central London on Friday night, a lazy day with the PhysicsBoyfriend on Saturday followed by a trip to "Nowhere Boy" at the Coronet Cinema, Notting Hill. It's a brilliant cinema - it's a converted Victorian theatre, all faded red velvet, winding corridors and shabby charm. Plus it's cheap for London cinemas, AND it sells beer for £2.50 a pint. In short, my perfect cinema! Sunday was a HUGE fried breakfast at the marvellous Tony's on Northcote Road, then the rest of Sunday was writing writing writing writing writing writing writing writing writing writing...

How was your weekend?

Bella x

Reading: "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo", Stieg Larsson
Listening to: "Repeat", Little Boots

As The Winter Winds Litter London With Lonely Hearts

All pictures blatantly stolen from CopenhagenStreetStyle.

Ah, CopenhagenStreetStyle - you do make me happy as the wintry winds blast London... You both inspire me on how to dress for proper cold weather. And you make me dream of summertime and bare legs... Sadly, this is how I am dressed in reality. It really is cold.

Reading: "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo", Stieg Larsson
Listening to: "Winter Winds", Mumford & Sons

Like Most Amazing Things, It's Easy To Miss

One of my current favourite blogs is The School Of Life. It's a collection of philosophical thoughts from various writers, and is run by The School Of Life bookshop / social enterprise in Bloomsbury, London.

The shop sells a small selection of books organised by "problem", such as “how to enjoy your own company”, “how to make a difference” or “how to survive insomnia”. They also run courses, programmes, lectures... All on how to live wisely and well, delivered in a non-denominational fashion. Also, they do a wonderful daily aphorism on their site. Today's is from Samuel Beckett: "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better."

Reading: "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo", Stieg Larsson
Listening to: "I've Had It", Aimee Mann

You Are Not A Robot

I love this article from Paste Magazine on the evolution of the Hipster - apparently, I am so 2007.


Click here to read the full article!

Reading: "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo", Stieg Larsson
Listening to: "I Am Not A Robot", Marina & The Diamonds

I Want A Girl With A Short Skirt And A Long Jacket

Oooh! SALE at Tara Starlet! 50% off dresses...



Oh, Tara Starlet, oh...

Reading: "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo", Stieg Larsson
Listening to: "Short Skirt Long Jacket", Cake