It's the little things in life

Flicking through Springwise, my heart melted at this lovely story from Ljubljana, Slovenia. Library visitors were offered a mystery package of three books, created in line with a variety of different genres. The brown paper packages all contained one novel from a contemporary writer, one classic, and one “easy to read” novel introducing the reader to a different style of reading. Personally, I think there is nothing better than holding a book and getting lost in it's story. I love that the likes of ebooks have given readers the chance to carry their library in their pocket, but it takes away the notion of sharing and the symbolic meaning of giving somebody your favourite book.

Having visited (and fallen in love with) Ljubljana this summer, it comes as no surprise to me that this wonderfully artistic city has offered such an project. Their cobbled streets are full of independent book shops in every shape and form and their dragon guarded bridges ooze ideas of a fantasy land. If you haven't visited the city yet, add it to your list! (as well as Glasgow of course. It was ranked 12th in the New York Times "places to visit in 2012" after all...).   

Victoria

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I'll be back soon!

I have to admit, I'm ashamed at my lack of blogging. I would like to blame being hospitalised with a kidney infection but seeing as that happened after the new year and my last post was the 5th December, I don't think I can. However, top of my lovely new year to do list (which I haven't got round to starting yet) is to become a better blogger. Expect the first post of 2012 in the next few days!

 Victoria

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Harvey Nics

The past few years luxury fashion retailer Harvey Nichols have entertained (or shocked depending on your inclinations) the nation with their witty and sometimes shocking Christmas viral adverts. Whilst this year they seem to have toned it down a bit, it is yet another stroke of creative genius. Also, if you've ever been in Glasgow on a Sunday morning, it manages to perfectly sum up a fair few sights...

Victoria

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Inner mosher

Today I embraced my inner mosher and spent the day listening to heavy metal (particularly Slipknot). I wish my fashion choices had been as cool as the bag above when at 13 years old I first thought anything covered in studs was "like the best thing ever". Unfortunately, back in the day that meant sparkly studded bracelets... This time round however I have just purchased a leather look dress and deep green velvet dress to get me through this Christmas party season. Here's hoping I can accessorize better this time round!

Victoria

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Source: weheartit

Glasgow girls rock X-Factor

Obviously I like to see Glaswegian talent flourish but I was particularly happy when I heard design duo Obscure Couture (Jennifer Coyle and Lyndsay Pagan) were featured on this weekend's X-Factor! Since their debut last year, I've kept up to date with this pair's work as their off the wall creations continue to amaze me. With X-Factor being a bit of blur the past few weeks, their colourful collections could not be more apt!

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Victoria

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Vintage

 With Remembrance Day vast approaching, I love looking at old pictures and soaking up the Zeitgeist of that era. 1940's fashion has always inspired me as these women managed to look so glamorous when they literally had nothing. The elegance that oozes out of them almost makes you forget what horrible times they were living in. To me, it's particularly interesting that in our own (albeit extremely different) difficult times, elements of 1940's trends have appeared on the runway. Midi skirts, waist belts and mens tailoring have all been huge trends this season and certainly reflect the harsh economic times we are living in. 

  

Here's to sticking together and pulling through it exactly like these strong women did before us.

Victoria

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Alter ego

Last summer I worked as the marketing assistant for new company Kennedy Purple, working under the alter ego "Ms. KP". Living a very contented life with a new designer bag every other week, I started the blog The Adventures of Ms. KP. Kennedy Purple offers every woman a touch of glamour with affordable designer rentals, providing not only handbags but jewellery and accessories too. With the festive season vast approaching, be sure to check them out to become the belle of the ball!

Victoria

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