Where I'm waking

Call me old fashioned, but I think there's nothing better than holding something creative in your hand. Whether it's a beautifully bound book, zany album artwork or a detailed drawing, nothing quite beats that sense of ownership you get from tangibly possessing items. Whilst I welcome all the advancements this digital age has to offer, I feel this notion is slowing eroding. As a result, when folk pop duo Slow Club released their second album 'Paradise', I opted to spend an extra few pounds to actually own the cd. I certainly wasn't disappointed! Not only is the album a fantastic follow up to their debut 'Yeah So', packed full of the same uncomplicated happy beats that keep Slow Club high on my recently played list, but the album artwork brought a smile to my face. After having seen the duo play King Tuts this month, this artwork, to me, reflects the band's personality and adds so much more to the album than a digital download will ever be able to offer. Whilst Slow Club are from Sheffield, I have noticed Glasgow is definitely seeing a surge in this type of creativity. I welcome it with open arms and hope you do too!

Victoria 

xo

Ashish S/S 2012

Recently my own personal style has been heavily influenced by 90's grunge. I'm not entirely sure why but I think it might have a lot to do with the fact Foo Fighters 'Wasting Light' has been on repeat the whole summer (one of the Foo's best albums if you were wondering). So as you can imagine I was extremely excited to see the Ashish S/S12 collection at London Fashion Week take an extremely girly slant on such a masculine style. Sequins adorned the catwalk with brightly coloured pattern clashing extracting the glamour that usually accompanies the use of sequins. Boxy shapes and chunky Dr. Martens were given a feminine twist with beautiful flowers. This is by far my favourite collection yet. Think I could get away with flower filled Dr. Martens on the streets of Glasgow? Watch this space...

Victoria

xo

(photos via Elle)

Tim Walker

Tim Walker's fantasy fashion photograph has always been a favourite of mine. I love his ability to make my imagination run riot with his almost dream land compositions. Yet this dream land is not solely confined to his settings, it can be applied to the person he is shooting. The above picture is Scarlett Johansson, not her normal style eh? Apparently conceived over one too many glasses of wine, I love how the fun transpires through this image. It made me see Scarlett Johansson in a totally different light, making me realise actresses of her level must constantly be playing whatever role they choose whilst they are in the public eye. Tim Walker, I salute you! 

Victoria

xo

(Tim Walker for W magazine)

The dream I'm working on

I may still not know what I want to do with my life, but I do know that someday I want to live in a house filled with shoes, reminders of all the places I've been and laughter.
Walls covered with photos of my family and friends and beautiful books that I'll use for inspiration piled high in a corner. I want to live behind a red front door and have pretty bedsheets that make my comfy bed the best place to be. When I leave I'll be going to a job I love only to return to the person I love a few hours later. That's the dream I'm working on.

Oh, and disco ball stairs.

Victoria
xo

The beginning

Hello!

My life seems to be taking a whole different path at the moment so today seemed like the ideal time to start a blog. I'm not sure what I'll do with it yet, I'll see where my fingers take me but at the moment it is dedicated to all those things that do not grow on trees. Take inspiration from it!

Victoria

xo