Princess Harriet - A tribute...

Today was a bit of a sad day - the original and best Princess Harriet - who I took my name from - died this afternoon. Before I continue I must stress, the original Princess Harriet was a Hamster...

Naming pets has never been my forte - my cat is called Puss and I used to have 2 Rabbits called Flopsy and Mopsy. But when I saw harriet, she just looked like a princess. If you know what I mean, that, and I liked the name Harriet.
So, after nearly 10 months of being my pet hamster, Princess Harriet died today of Wet-tail, something which my boyfriend says there is nothing that can be done for. She was asleep and curled up in a tiny ball and she looked very peaceful. So I've just put a few photos on here, more for me than anyone else, as a tribute to her.
The original Princess Harriet.

Topshop's Swedish Delights

Another email from the lovely people at Topshop revealed another new line from the SS11 collection. Entitled 'Swedish Summer' the collection retains all of the 1970s theme that is so prevalent this season, however; 'Swedish Summer' offers a more youthful and edgy side to the trend. 

Here are some of my favourites...

Topshop are fast becoming the go to in the high street for people who want to emulate the catwalk trends but don't have the disposable income to do so. Everything in store follows the current trends from the clothing to the shoes to the accessories, and the fact that every week something new hits the racks means that you could never find the same thing even if you want every week. Check out the new line in store and online now www.topshop.com

Welcome to the world of Social Craft-working

Love a bit of craft? Don't we all, and if you love to spend your time making and creating then you should get you internet on and get onto www.cutoutandkeep.net and check out the world of social craftworking. Think youtube for crafters, instead of sharing videos users share projects! 

There is loads of great stuff, from 10 minute projects to 10 days! There is something for all ages and abilities with step by step tutorials to help you along. Give it a go for yourself.

The 'No Sew' Shirt

'Shaving Foam Paper' - a quick and easy substitute for marbling

What's new in Cath Kidston!

www.cathkidston.co.uk

I must say, I have a bit of an obsession with Cath Kidston, and thankfully for me, the kids at school have started buying it now and therefore I am cool - finally...

The new season items have finally hit the Cath Kidston website and I thought I would just share some of my favourites with you.
Check out the website for more details....

Briar Rose Handbag £55.00

Bouquet Applique Doctors Bag £85.00

Hedgehog Needle Case £8.00

The Bafta Nominations are in!

Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter are both nominated

The full list of nominations for the 2011 BAFTA Awards: 
 Best Film:
‘Black Swan’
‘True Grit’
‘Inception’
‘The King's Speech’
‘The Social Network’
 
Best Director:
Darren Aronofsky – ‘Black Swan’
David Fincher – ‘The Social Network’
Tom Hooper – ‘The King's Speech’
Christopher Nolan – ‘Inception’
Danny Boyle – ‘127 Hours’
 

Jessie Eisenberg is nominated for 'The Social Network'

Best Actor:
Jesse Eisenberg – ‘The Social Network’
Colin Firth – ‘The King's Speech’
James Franco – ‘127 Hours’
Javier Bardem – ‘Biutiful’
Jeff Bridges – ‘True Grit’
 
Best Actress:
Annette Bening – ‘The Kids Are All Right’
Julianne Moore – ‘The Kids Are All Right’
Noomi Rapace – ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’
Natalie Portman – ‘Black Swan’
Hailee Steinfeld – ‘True Grit’
 
Best Supporting Actor:
Christian Bale – ‘The Fighter’
Pete Postlethwaite – ‘The Town’
Andrew Garfield – ‘The Social Network’
Mark Ruffalo – ‘The Kids Are All Right’
Geoffrey Rush – ‘The King's Speech’
 
Best Supporting Actress:
Amy Adams – ‘The Fighter’
Helena Bonham Carter – ‘The King's Speech’
Barbara Hershey – ‘Black Swan’
Lesley Manville – ‘Another Year’
Miranda Richardson – ‘Made in Dagenham’
 
Outstanding British Film:
‘127 Hours’
‘Another Year’
‘Four Lions’
‘The King's Speech’
‘Made In Dagenham’
 
Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer:
‘The Arbor’ - Clio Bernard  director), Tracy O'Riordan (producer)
‘Exit Through The Gift Shop’ - Banksy (director), Jaimie D'Cruz (producer)
‘Four Lions’ - Chris Morris (director/writer)
‘Monster’ - Gareth Edwards (director/writer)

Best Foreign Language Film:
‘Biutiful’ - Mexico/Spain
‘The Secret in Their Eyes’ - Argentina
‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ - Sweden
‘I Am Love’ - Italy
‘Of Gods and Men’ – France
 
Best Animated Feature Film:
‘Toy Story 3’
‘How To Train Your Dragon’
‘Despicable Me’
 
Best Original Screenplay:
‘Black Swan’ - Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz, John McLaughlin
‘The Fighter’ - Scott Silver, Paul Tamasy, Eric Johnson
‘Inception’ - Christopher Nolan
‘The Kids are All Right’ - Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg
‘The King's Speech’ - David Seidler
 
Best Adapted Screenplay:
127 Hours’ - Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy
‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ - Rasmus Heisterberg, Nikolaj Arcel
‘The Social Network’ - Aaron Sorkin
‘Toy Story 3’ - Michael Arndt
‘True Grit’ - Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
 
Best Original Score:
‘127 Hours’ - AR Rahman
‘Alice in Wonderland’ - Danny Elfman
‘How To Train Your Dragon’ - John Powell
‘Inception’ - Hans Zimmer
‘The King's Speech’ - Alexandre Desplat
 
Rising Star Award:
Gemma Arterton
Andrew Garfield
Tom Hardy
Aaron Johnson
Emma Stone


Check out who wins when the BAFTAs airs on BBC1 on February 13th 2011!

Golden Globes Fashion Report: Green with Envy

Green with Envy

The stars came out in force last night to see Natalie Portman, Colin Firth and co. win some of the 2011 Golden Globes awards. 

Colour 'du jour' was certainly green with Catherine Zeta Jones, Elizabeth Moss, Mila Kunis and Angelina Jolie all wearing variations of the same beautiful emerald green colour.

Don't get me wrong, Angelina Jolie always gets it right when it comes to the awards season - so much so we'd like to steal her stylist - but making a change from neutral greys and blacks to green was a daring move. One that well and truly paid off. The Atelier Versace gown made her look simply radiant against the back drop of the red carpet and some of the less-well dressed stars such as Megan Fox or January Jones. 

Looking equally radiant was best supporting actress nominee Mila Kunis, single life must be treating her well as she smoldered in her A-Symmetric chiffon Vera Wang gown. 

So, are we green with envy ladies? I for one, sure am...

68th Annual Golden Globes - Predictions

So, here are my predictions for the winners of tonight's HFPA 68th Annual Golden Globes:

Best Film - The Kings Speech
Best Actress - Natalie Portman 'Black Swan'
Best Actor - Colin Firth 'The Kings Speech'
Best Film - Comedy or Musical - Alice in Wonderland
Best Actress; Comedy or Musical - Anne Hathaway 'Love and Other Drugs'
Best Actor; Comedy or Musical - Johnny Depp 'Alice in Wonderland'
Best Supporting Actress - Amy Adams 'The Fighter'
Best Supporting Actor - Geoffrey Rush 'The Kings Speech'
Best Animated Film - Toy Story 3
Best Director - David Fincher 'The Social Network'
Best Screenplay - Aaron Sorkin 'The Social Network'
Best Score - Hans Zimmer 'Inception'