A fan of all things retro.

So a few months ago i bought this calculator watch (photo above) for my boyfriend. It was one of his stocking stuffers for christmas. Wow, i just had the realisation that Christmas is only six months away! Crazy. Okay, back on track. I have sort of claimed it a few times, because, quite simply i love watches. Everyone that knows me, knows i always wear watches and normally they are massive!!

When i was at school, the calculator watch was definitely an item of geekery. If you had one, you probably were sitting by yourself at lunch doing simple multiplication (yes, on your watch). I can tell you, you definitely weren't making a fashion statement. Now, though, the calculator watch has become cool. Modern versions have been re-released by both Casio and Timex and they are geek-chic!  They come in all sorts of colours, styles and sizes. They are so cool! So, i guess that makes me a nerd for liking them.

I love how things i hated while i was in school come back in my life and i end up loving them. Though, if colourful, velcro shoes were to come back in my life, i think I'd give them a miss. I wore them enough throughout the early years of my childhood to last a life time. In hindsight I'm surprised i didn't own a calculator watch. I wasn't the most fashionable child (thanks mum).

I wish for this gold Casio to be in my life! Then i will own my own nerd watch, and i could do nerd things with it.

Have an awesome weekend!


Ally
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Header: DONE BY ME.

The attack of the grey marl.

 THE TRACK PANT

Oh yes, the track pant and heels.

If you haven't noticed track pants have gone high fashion. Gone are the days when grey marl track pants and a jumper would usually be teamed with trainers to walk the dog, or to put on after a gym session. Now they're being teamed with heels and passing as a fashion statement!

When i first noticed the trend, my first few thoughts were: They're for when you are feeling frumpy, or for when you are at home in winter eating a 2 litre tub of ice-cream to yourself just because you can, or for when you just in need to feel comfortable.  When i think track pants, i think Juicy Couture matching pants and jumper, and that has never been fashionable, sorry. Even if i did see an 18 year old girl ordering coffee in one last weekend.

I did a bit of research, just to see how popular these pants were. And, surprise surprise they're extremely popular. However, the people who are wearing them aren't just settling for those flappy old trackies at the back of their wardrobe. They're following the catwalk trends quite closely. See, tightness-to-the-ankle is crucial, as is a low waist (slouchy fit). A flared or boot-cut track pant won’t cut it. Think less hip-hop dancer and more along the lines of Sarah Jessica Parker in the first Sex and The City movie (when she leaves the house in her Pj's, Sequin beanie and fur coat). So in other words look elegant not like a couch potato. And please, if you are to follow this trend, LEAVE THE UGG BOOTS AT HOME!

Even after searching Google for images and looking at countless fashion blogs, I think I am going to have to be convinced majorly before you see me in these! I am sitting on the fence for this one.

What are your thoughts?

Ally
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But the stars keep marching.

Warning: A self indulgent post on my hair. I had my hair done today! It smells great and looks great too. I can say this as my hair dresser is a wonderful, wonderful chick. She is a god, purely because not once has she left my hair looking orange, or feeling like i could scrub my dishes with it.  I went blonder today, however it wasn't intentional. I think she got a little bit excited and left the toner on a little longer than she normally would. Oh well, i still left with a smile stretching ear to ear. I love the feeling when you leave the salon. You always walk away with a bag full of confidence, and forget about the 2 cm of regrowth you had upon arrival. No more tying my hair up or wearing hats to pretend my regrowth isn't "that bad". These locks are staying down and styled...Well for the next six to eight week anyway! Verdict? Money well spent.

Header: Done by me

we danced toward the ripest display of escape.

Now, i don't think there is a need for an introduction. Everybody knows the name behind the eyebrows. But, just for good measures and for the people who have been asleep and have lost touch with reality the last few months: this beauty is called Bambi. Well, Bambi is the name she now goes by. Her real name is Stephanie. Bambi is a cute name, and much more edgy i think. And obviously she did too! I think she is amazing! Such a unique beauty! She has amazing features: Elegant eyebrows, baby-doll face. She's not very tall (5'8"), but Kate Moss isn't very tall either! I love how shes quickly becoming the model to watch. And i love her cute Bambi tattoo!

I didn't lie when i said a new header was in the making. So what do you think? I am really happy with it! Unknown Pleasures has had a grooming! 


Ally
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