Geeky Snowflakes Star Wars and Dr Who

If you follow me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram I have possibly driven you insane with all my pictures of the amazing snowflakes that we have been making. I wanted to share with you the links for the different templates I used.

I originally got the bug for geeky snowflakes last Christmas, I came across THIS post from Matters of Grey, where you can download the templates for a whole selection of Star Wars snowflakes. I didn't get around to making them last year, this year though with josh being home schooled and it being near the end of the year, we decided to have some fun arts and crafts sessions.

We made a start with the Star Wars Snowflakes, you do need a craft knife for the inner parts as they are pretty fiddly, but the results are fab!

My first attempt at the Storm trooper was a little bit rough and ready but I still love it!

I have about nineteen more Star Wars ones to make from this pack, I will show you them all once they are finished. 

Another designer who I found is Anthony Herrera who has some fabulous designs!

I have only made the Yoda from his templates so far but he is AMAZING!!! 

How cool is he!

You can download his templates for 2013 and 2012

In my quest for geeky snowflakes I have been trying to figure out what other sci-fi  films and TV I love and went on the hunt for Dr Who Snowflakes.

These are what I have made so far.

Still getting used to the craft knife so a couple of windows were lost in this one.

Sonic Screwdrivers!

Adipose

Cybermen!

Daleks!

My sources for these ones can be found HERE I followed all the links that are posted and I am slowly making my way through them. 

Next on my agenda is finding Star Trek snowflakes.

When we are all finished and the front window is decorated I will pop a little post up for you showing them all off.

If you would like a tutorial on how to fold and make these let me know, it isn't too difficult just fiddly.

Mhairi

xxx

Fatshion Faceoff - Red Shoes

Good evening, sorry for my short absence from my blog, I needed some time to recharge and get myself together as I have not been coping well with life recently and the amount of studying I needed to do had overwhelmed me slightly.

I am feeling much better and ready and raring to go again and what better way to come back but with a fabulous outfit and Red Shoes!

These shoes are very old I am afraid about 5 or 6 years old I think so not likely to find the exact ones, but they were from Debenhams which has a fabulous shoe department that I love!

The dress I am wearing is the one I picked up with my voucher for Excite clothing that I won on CurvyWordys blog competition and I love it, you can also see it on the gorgeous FullerFigureFullerBust in the Wine version of the dress which is still available online.

But back the the red shoes!

There is something about red shoes I love, I am instantly drawn to them in shops and always notice them on other people.
They are great for adding a splash of colour to an otherwise simple outfit and to be honest they look fabulous with most things.

I have to apologise for looking a little rough, but this is what happens when I hibernate for two weeks without seeing sunlight.

But head on over to the other ladies and see how they have worn their Red Shoes!

Dani: DIY Fatshion http://www.diyfatshion.com

Hanna: The Wardrobe Challenge http://thewardrobechallenge.co.uk/

Mouna: Brussels Fatshion http://www.brusselsfatshion.com

Olivia: Wait Until The Sunset http://www.waituntilthesunset.com

Christmas Gift Guide - Vintage Gems Jewellery

Well can you believe christmas is nearly here again, four short weeks away!

I thought I would put together another gift guide this year of items I love and that I have my eye on for family and friends, I have a few reviews coming up as well to show some of the items off.

Today kicking off my gift guide is a review of the fabulous Vintage Gems Jewellery.

I have already featured one of her necklaces on here before that I purchased earlier this year and I was so happy to realise the set she sent out to me matches my original necklace.

The original necklace I purchased.

I have been sent a ring, earrings and a set of hair grips by the lovely Gemma, and I am in love with them, the quality is lovely and well made, the grips are good and strong, which is important for me and my crazy hair!

Gemma actually has this whole set on offer at the moment, including the necklace for £25 its an amazing gift idea you can see the set HERE

Gemma has some beautiful items and sells them from both her website Vintage Gems Jewellery and her Facebook page

Gemma also makes some of the most amazing up cycled cuffs rings and necklaces plus much more.

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Take a look and fall in love like I have.

Thank you again to Gemma for sending the pieces out, they are totally stunning.

Mhairi

xxx

Disclaimer: The items that have been gifted were free of charge for review, but all views are my own.

Christmas Day

I hope you all had a fantastic christmas!

This year for me, has turned out to be brilliant, I had such a lovely day yesterday, with my family that I have been on a high.

I got some amazing gift that I love, and best of all my step son, told us it was his best christmas ever, after getting his new phone :)

My outfit for the day ended up being a bit of a hodgepodge but my sister got me a knitted skirt that I adored and my step son wanted me to wear the new top he bought me, so I think I looked a little miss matched but it was so comfy and with all the cleaning and handling 8 people and 7 dogs it was a good option!

Top - Dorothy Perkins

Skirt - New Look

Boots - Asos

Cardigan - Wallis

I hope santa made you all happy bunnies, I will show you some my other gifts over the next couple of days.xxxx

Mhairi. xxx

Merry Christmas

Well this is likely to be my last post before christmas, as my family descend on us tomorrow, I will be cooking for 8 people on sunday with 7 dogs in the house, but thank goodness, we all work together to get it done, my sister went to college to train in hotel and catering and my mum trained as a cook, so it is usually a rather good christmas dinner. 

I just nearly had a teary moment, as my stepsons pile of presents looks so small this year, It isn't really and it has cost us a small fortune, he is 12 and wearing mens size small clothing already so anything we get costs especially as he has a love of Topshop and River Island already :) Fingers crossed he loves what we have got for him :) x

This year has been a difficult one and I am looking forward to it finally ending but it has also been amazing in other ways, mostly getting on with my blogging finally after years of umming and ahhing about it.

Sending you all my love and hoping you all have amazing and beautiful christmas days and get everything you wished for.

See you all on the other side.

Love Mhairi. xxx

Gift guide for geeks - the man in your life!

For the Geek in your Life.

Many of the men in my life, my husband and one of my best friends included, are total geeks, so whilst searching for gift ideas I found so many fab items, I thought I would share.


1. Converse All Star Hi Heros and Villains $59.99 from Journey shoes
Schuh also have a selection of the Comic Converse but the hero and villains were my favourite!


2. Blade Runner style LED Umbrella. $24.99 from Think Geek 


3. Morph and Chas Bookends £16.99 from IWOOT


4. Batman Wallet and Belt Gift Set £14.99 from Forbidden Planet
also available in Superman and The Joker.


5. 8 Bit Tie $14.99 from Think Geek
Available in blue and red.


6. Samurai Sword Chop Stick Set $9.99 from Think Geek
you choose from the 3 colour available!


7. Body or Brains T-shirt $19.95 from Splitreason


8. 'Ties Suck' Tie $24.99 from Think Geek
Love this tie, it says Ties suck in binary.


9. The Artwork of Tim Burton £49.99 from Forbidden Planet
Ok So this one is for me really.


10. Broad Sword Umbrella $39.99 from Think Geek


11. Dr Who T-shirts From £15.99 from Forbidden Planet
They have a selection of T-shirts based on the costumes from the 1st to 11th doctor, I just loved the 10th!


Sorry a lot of the Items are from American sites for my UK readers, but they do have some amazing items. 


I am also putting together a geeks guide for the women in your life so watch this space. x


Mhairi. xxx

Christmas Wish List Part 2

Dear Santa

1. Dorothy Perkins Purple Metalic Heavy Jersey Tee £16.40 (sale) 
I love the metallic look to this tee, and I also have a thing at the moment, about the colours purple and green, but this top is also available in gold and silver, and I want them all!


2. Dorothy Perkins Leopard Print Loafer Pumps £14 (Sale)
My husband hate animal prints, I am  not sure where he gets it from but he does, so I am trying to find ways of sneaking it in!


3. River Island Black Leopard Print Satchel £37
He might notice the handbag :) 


4. Michael Kors MK5263 Ladies Watch £199
Rose gold is so pretty, I never wear gold but I love this watch!


5. Evans Green Straight Leg Jeans £35
Green Jeans Rock, that is all! they also come in red, and I will have them too!


6. Pin up Girl Vintage Style Pink Sparkle Train Case $112
Who doesn't need one of these in there life! I want to put all my lovely hair and make up bits in here and feel like a lady


7. Apple Ipad2 WIFI & 3G with a smart cover 
I need one in my life!


8. Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette £31.50
So many people rave about this, I have so much crap makeup, it might be nice to have something special.


9. Dorothy Perkins Grey/ Aqua Heart Jumper £32 
It is just pretty!


10. Dorothy Perkins Nude Unicorn Sweat Top £22
I love this and the hummingbird version. 


Apart from the watch and the Ipad, the bits here are a bit more realistic, next time I may have to be ridiculously unrealistic :)


Love Mhairi. xx

Dangerous FX

On Saturday Night I was at the Hammersmith Apollo seeing Evanescence, it was an amazing concert as always, it was the 3rd time I have been to see them and would go again. 

I ended up in my usual jeans and a top as I was feeling anxious and stressed so couldn't decide what to wear.

Whilst I was there I saw so many gorgeous girls both plus sizes and not in the most gorgeous Gothic and pinup clothing, and decided it was high time I got off my arse and started wearing some of the clothes I love and not worrying about it so much.

This led to me searching the net for fab plus size suppliers and brought me to Dangerous FX, they do a fantastic range of clothing from a size 8 to a size 30 in various ranges some don't go that high, but there is a excellent range to choose from.

Below are some of my favourite styles, I plan on ordering something very soon so I can let you know what the service and quality is like.

BLACK GOTHIC PINSTRIPE FRILLY WRAP & BUCKLE SWISHY WAISTCOAT TOP 6-28 £31.99

I think this dress is so sexy and cute all at the same time, and available up to a size 28 is fantastic. 

BLACK LONG MERMAID FISHTAIL CORSET SKIRT size 8-30

£34.00

I love a good fishtail coat and anything with corseting detail is a win in my eyes! 

SLINKY HIGH WAISTED NAUTICAL BRACES SKIRT BLACK or RED 8-28

£27.50

How cute is this skirt, I love the buttons the braces and the shape! 

BLACK RED WHITE RETRO PIN UP SAILOR NAUTICAL DRESS 8-30

£29.99

I love seeing this dress on a gorgeous plus size model, as it gives me hope I could look good in this dress and really makes me want to buy it.

 

BLACK WHITE POLKADOT SWEETHEART BUNNY JIVE SWING 50'S DRESS 8-28

£47.99

What a gorgeous dress, the polka dot panels and bust line are stunning, the shape is gorgeous!

BLUE SAILOR RETRO VINTAGE NAUTICAL 50'S SWING DRESS 10-30

£43.99

I want to be all nautical in this dress, it is so lovely.

BLACK VELVET REGENCY VICTORIAN VAMPIRE JACKET 6-28

£52.99

I may be just a little bit obsessed with this jacket a well, do you see a pattern, coats and jackets are my downfall. 

50s SEXY SWEETHEART HALTERNECK POLKADOT ROCKABILLY COTTON DRESS 10-34

£29.99

Again a gorgeous plus size model for the picture makes me want this dress!

RETRO RED BLACK POLKA STRAPLESS SWING SASH DRESS 10-32

£43.00

I love this with the red trim, it is so pretty and would be fantastic over christmas. 

Sorry for such a picture heavy post again, but there was so much I liked I couldn't choose, I haven't been asked to write this post, and have not yet tried the clothing but will update you as soon as I get something and cant try it on. xxx

Let me know what your favourite pieces are from the site, go visit them at

www.dangerousfx.co.uk

Mhairi. xxx

My Christmas Wish List Pt1

These are some of the thing I wish I could afford and would love to buy but cant right now, so I am making my dream list for christmas.

It is a bit photo heavy, so sorry about that.

Some of these are realistic some are highly unlikely, but I like to dream and spend my imaginary millions!

Laura Ashley

Mirrored Bird Wall Art

Just because it is so pretty and would look gorgeous in my bedroom when I finally get around to decorating it!

Laura Ashley

White Owl Book Ends

Its funny, my obsession has always been butterflies but recently I am loving Owls so much!

Spirithoods

Tiger Spirithood, I am in love with them all but my 3 favourites are on here.

Spirithoods

Grey Wolf, so yummy!

DrMartens

Purple Triumph Floral Boots

They are purple and floral inside, and I want them very badly, one day they will be mine.

Spirithoods

Husky Spirithood, I love Huskies so it was a must :)

Anna Scholz For Simply Be Longline Jumper

I love a great longline jumper to wear with leggings and skinnies and I love the horse on this one.

Simply Be Bespoke Grand Finale Tunic Dress

I like this one for a more dressed up look for lunch or a quiet night out.

Gotham by Andre 

The Cat by Andre

Both of these shoes and the rest of the collection were brought to my attention by my friend who knows me far too well, I am a total geek at heart and would love these shoes, need to visit paris with some cash to get these gorgeous shoes!

He sent me this LINK 

Funtasma Steampunk shoe with octopus buckle

Kates clothing have some amazing shoes, but I love the fact with these you get shoes and boots in the same pair!

Manic Panic Hair Colours for when I fancy a change!

I need to dye my hair soon, I am so bored of how it looks. 

Black and Pink Bones Skeleton Socks

And who doesn't need socks, the crazier the better!

So do you fancy any of these or is there something your truly lusting after right now? Let me know in the comments below.

Mhairi. xxx

ASOS Curve Love!

Why oh Why do you make me want so much ASOS

ASOS recently have been drawing me into a shopping lust frenzy, even though there have been a few reports in the blogging world of fitting problems, I really want o get my hands on this little lot and hope they have got it right!

Chiffon Dress With Mesh Neckline in Teal £35

This dress just does it for me, I love the colour, the neckline the length scares me a bit, but I think I would be prepared to brave it!

Exclusive Lace dress with Mesh skirt £60

I actually did a little dance when I saw this come onto the site below are a pair of shoes I have had for age, they aren't to everyones taste, butI have a little obsession with Iron fist shoes and have been looking for the perfect black dress to rock with them. This is it! 

My lush shoes!

Exclusive Navy Midi Dress in Lace £35

I like that this dress is one Navy, Two a decent length and three has see through sleeves which I have a bit of a thing for at the moment, the only bad points for me is it looks far too fitted to me, and it is at a length that on me would probably reach the floor!

Tea Dress With 40's Ruched Waist £40

Love the colour, the shape and the length, it is soooo pretty.

Scatter Sequin Dress £120

This is not my usual like, but it keeps drawing my eye back to it, and making me go ooohhh ahhh.

Exclusive Dress With Full Tutu Skirt £70

So So Pretty, I love a good Tutu!

I am still on the hunt for my perfect party dress, ASOS have many strong contenders, I wonder how they all fit! 

What do you think of the selection above, which dress appeals to you?

I will hopefully get some outfit posts up, but this last few weeks have been exhausting and stressful, and I have been living in scruffy clothes, that are ok to get covered in puppy messes! 

Mhairi. xxx