Blondes really do have more fun!!

Hello Lovelies ,

Riri has clearly been following Scarlet and realised blonde is the way forward!!
ha - seriously is there a hair style / colour that doesnt suit this woman?!

Love her though - and love this outfit, I would probably leave the thigh high boots to Scarlet though and maybe go with my high top converse!

Enjoy

Elle-phant

xx

Sutton Vintage & Arts Fair

Its back!!

Come 1st April, the Sutton Vintage & Arts Fair is back at Sutton Town Hall, and we will be there with all seasons of clothing, vintage pieces and customised beautys, as per usual!!! Pencil it in your diaries, all new stock and some old trendsetters will be posted between now and then

Scarlet

xxx

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Sophia Grace Sings 'Super Bass' with Nicki Minaj

I know this clip is a few months old at least but it is so cute!!!!

Plus I LOVE what Nicki is wearing....minus the boots but the skirt and crop, so me!

Scarlet

xxx

Inca Recordings - Pre-mixtape track drop!!!

Come February the hard working Birmingham pair that is JNR & Enz of Inca Recordings will be releasing their new mixtape...but until then heres a little track dropped last night on Twitter...they can do no wrong!

Shot caller JNR & ENZ

Details of where you can get the mixtape will be on here as soon as I get them, and dates/places you can come meet the Inca Team, ie. copping that mix! haha

Follow Inca Recordings on Twitter on @INCA_R and the artists themselves @JNR_5 & @enz_superfly...so you won't miss a thing!

2 roads....1 destination

Scarlet

xxx

The Victoria Vintage Fair

Hi All,

Just a reminder that the Victoria will be hosting a Vintage Fair this Sunday! Please come along and enjoy vintage treats and 2 4 1 cocktails hmm!

Sowe will be there with lots of new stock; biker leather jackets, corduroy skirts and some gorgeous silver and turqoise jewellery!

Hopefully see you there!

Elle-phant
x

Doorstep Art

Hello there,


So I have driven and walked past this particular bit of street art / graffiti several times now, and have finally gotten around to taking a picture. Its similar to Banksy's works although I believe he usually signs his.
I am not quite sure what it means but its interesting and I would love to know more about it - any ideas??




A little while after this was done a someone else came along to join in .....

I like him!! Although they do make an odd couple...

I had always thought he was a little blue monkey but now I am thinking sheep?! Answers on a postcard...!

Enjoy

Elle-phant

x

Birmingham and Bluebells

Hi Peeps,

So I am sure if you are a Brummy or not you will agree or be aware of all the flack Birmingham gets, everyone seems to have an opinion on the city - good or bad whether they have visited the city or not...

I am not completely sure why people think its ok to constantly mock the 2nd city maybe they think they are just joining in on the joke? Either way give it a break ...please your boring me now.

This week I read two articles that sum up my point exactly.

The first is written by a narrow minded journalist who's main concern over the Highspeed rail link is that London will be overrun by Brummies and that we will be confused that someone offering us a Kipper Tie will mistakenly think they are offering a cup of tea...? Yes thats my biggest problem when I come to london I now have a ridiculously large collection of kipper ties.....

(Read the full article here if you really want to be offended... )
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-24026833-euston-calling-with-hs2.do

If this 'journalist' (yes I am questioning how he can call himself that when he writes articles like this) had bothered to visit the city more than 3 times in his life he may realise that Brummies and people from the Black country have different accents and that the city is a great place to live,work and play - as is proved in the next article I read.

Now for some real journalism...

This week the New York Times - yes people the New York Times! Rated Birmingham as the 19th top place to go in 2012. Wow. They are telling people in New York to come to Birmingham I love it!!

So the article does kind of focus heavily on food - but that is just one of our delights, we also have amazing architecture (Victoria Square, Rotunda, Grade 1 listed buildings on Newhall Street), rich culture (Electric Cinema is Britains oldest cinema, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Ikon Gallery) and we are home to over half of Europe's Bluebells - so not as Industrial as everyone thinks!

See the full article here
http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/travel/45-places-to-go-in-2012.html?pagewanted=2&sq=birmingham&st=cse&scp=7

Victoria Square - water feature known to Brummies as the floozy in the jacuzzi!



Margaret Street.

The Electric Cinema





Bluebells in Birmingham!

Love

Elle-phant

x

Vintage at The Victoria

Hi Lovelies,

Sowe is back! We are taking part in an afternoon of vintage wonders and delights at The Victoria, Birmingham.

Sunday 29th January will be the date to get in your diary and we look forward to seeing you there.

The Victoria is located next to the Alexandra Theatre and its where all the cool kids hang out! They serve food and their amazing selection of cocktails will be 2 for the price of 1, so your even more likely to get a great deal from us Vintage sellers as we will all be tipsy!

The Victoria is a gorgeous traditional old pub from the outside, however on the inside it has a distinctly modern feel - the cocktails are amazing (they literally squeeze the blackberries in front of you hmmm)and have even been featured in Stylist magazine;

http://issue.stylist.co.uk/Stylist-magazine-issue-read-stylist-magazine-onli/1Z4f0ab47aa412c012.cde/page/45

They have lots of interesting stuff going on check out their website;

http://www.thevictoriabirmingham.co.uk/

Sowe will be there with lots of cosy knitted jumpers and some fresh spring wear to remind you that warmer weather is on its way..!

Vintage pastel pink dress, with gorgeous collar detail - Sowe

Beautiful cosy cardigan - Sowe

So come along and pop in have a cocktail buy something amazing and make the most of your Sunday!

Love

Elle-phant

x

Happy New Year

Happy new year lovelies,


Hope you saw in the new year in style!

Here are my sort of new years resolutions...

1. Skincare - This January I am using the Trilogy range, facewash and everything balm. It smells amazing and is available from Rackhams or online - prices start from £10...

2. Nails - I am a biter! But I find the best way to not bite my nails is by wearing nail varnish in a bright colour, I dont want to chip it so I dont bite them! This is a gorgeous peachy colour - part of the 2012 Chanel collection.

3. Wear more beautiful clothes! Ha you cant deny that wearing a gorgeous outfit makes you feel confident and happy, this doesnt have to mean spending a fortune - though obviously it helps!

I love the skirt below Acne £310- and I think you could easily find something similar in a vintage or charity shop.

Happy new year!

Ellephant

xx

Stolen Girlfriends Club...interesting name?

2 weeks ago "my-wardrobe.com"'s newsletter sweeped its way into my inbox and occupied my mind for the rest of the afternoon. As I scrolled casually down the page admiring the new brands they wanted to show off to the world, a strangely beautiful bug like multicoloured shirt came into pan and I fell in love....Its not for everyone but I really adore it! I would keep this piece forever.A piece to be worn by itself, hair up in a bun and the work is done...LOVE LOVE LOVE...why can't I be rich and afford such beauty!

The new label is Stolen Girlfriends Club, creative surfer minds Marc, Dan and Luke collectively design ivogorating dresses and boy-shirts enviable to all those not wearing one!

The shirt is £240 and avilable at www.my-wardobe.com

Enjoy

Scarlet

xxx

Images - http://www.my-wardrobe.com/stolen-girlfriends-club/day-garden-gothic-silk-shirt-dress-452912?cm_mmc=email-_-women-_-generic-_-211-12-12-w-newbrands-ss&src=211-12-12-w-newbrands-ss&utm_campaign=211-12-12-w-newbrands-ss&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Emailvision

Christmas Pop up fair

Christmas Pop up Vintage Fair - New St Birmingham

Hello christmas elves!!

If you are struggling to get your last few christmas presents and want something unique, individual and shhh cheap - then get down to the pop up vintage bazaar on New Street. Fight your way past the sloooow german market shoppers and get in - there are amazing vintage furs, the best novelty Christmas jumpers and gorgeous jewellery. You can find it next to Cafe Rouge and it will be there until 23rd December!

Enjoy!

Ellephant

xx

Jilted Royalty - New drop!

Jilted Royalty (Birmingham based fresh designs - oh yeah!!!) has dropped a new line of their "Start Wars" tees and jumpers...simple, quality, individual pieces that are as always limited and they go like hotcakes, or mince pies, as its nearly crimbo! They are available in store at the address below along with a shocking number of other labels...get down their and treats ur boys for christmas. They are also available online @
http://jiltedroyalty.com/shop/category.php?id_category=7
Get buying people, when its gone its gone......I just need a man to wear it for my viewing pleasure ; )

The Candy Store -
2 City Arcade, Union Street, Birmingham, B2 4TX
T: 0121 634-3332
E: info@thecandystoreclothing.com

 

 

 

Enjoy

Scarlet

xxx

Can't find a dress....

But I can find a gorgeous tartan coat with huge shearling collar...both things are a big tick on my fave list!

The "Maison Scotch Check aviator jacket" is available at ASOS for £157.50 reduced from £225 - a statement piece to sit in your wardrobe for years to come, I wish, I wish, I wish!!!

Scarlet

xxx

Image: http://www.asos.com/Maison-Scotch/Maison-Scotch-Check-Aviator-Jacket/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1685490&SearchQuery=red%20check&Rf-700=1000&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Red

Hunger....

A beautiful new creation from photographer and publisher, Rankin.

A new Bi-annual magazine has arrived with irony in the title..."Hunger" is released twice a year and the first winter issue is still on stands right now so grab a copy.

I hate to compare but for description wise only its a little similar to "Love" magazine in that its content is far more creative and arty and packed full of individual beauty and context rather than just whats going to be in fashion, who's at this event etc (although I love that too!) its another welcome change to visually stimulate the eyes...

This issue, released in November, interviews many different people in the public eye including Rhys Ifan, Michael Sheen, Ray Winstone, Plan B, Milla Jovovich, Ashley Walters, Kathy Burke, Scott Campbell, Kelis, Heidi Klum and Leonora Carrington.

My favourite feature (purely for fashion reasons) was Cheryl Coles'. The styling was understated but, in no other way can I explain it but cool. Her pale porcelain skin and dark lips are stunningly sharp but warm, I used to wear my hair in the same loose wet look curl, and the Moschino like calligraphy dress which I never thought would make a come back is now No.1 on my wish list. This D&G dress doesn't prove special merit in terms of shocking new design, it merely plays to memories of growing up wanting bright coloured Moschino jeans! And although I would never wear them now and I'm sort of glad I could never afford them (sorry but they're just not me) this D&G dress screams to me. In all honesty I can see that it wouldn't suit many and to be frank would look very cheap on some (sorry but true) BUT I know I could rock this!

The cut, colours, calligraphy and fit I love...I can't explain why I like it so much, you know me, when I am excited about something I am beyond words! The dress is available for £320 from Harvey Nicols.....oh how I can wish!

Scarlet

xxx

Images - http://www.hungertv.com/
http://www.harveynichols.com/womens/categories-1/designer-dresses/cocktail/s375079-letters-print-multicoloured-dress.html?colour=MULTICOLOURED

Wow...I'm trying this regime!

Thanks to Elle.com's newsletter Gunnar Peterson, trainer to Kim Kardashian has revealed the best way to loose weight but KEEP curves - A problem I worry about constantly - followed by looking in the mirror after every run saying "Does my bum look smaller?" and then wolfing down a dumpling if the answer is yes!!!

It actually makes alot of sense and squashes a gym myth about weights....its just a few tips to bear in mind which makes it simple and easy to follow!

Link below and I've copied it below for easy scrolling.....

http://www.elleuk.com/beauty/diets/diet-features/(section)/preserve-your-curves/(offset)//(img)/831362

Im definatley impressed by the BMR which has helped me to realise how much I should reduce my calories by and how to keep my curves and loose weight in all the right places...def one for the ladies who have never or will never be nor want to be a skinny minnie....

Link for BMR is below for easy clicking...

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

Im on it!

Scarlet

xxx

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90's fashion

Well some of it, in partic Levi 501's...practically impossible to find a vintage pair that fit me or that hasnt been made into shorts...thats all cool for summer but I wanted to rock em full length all year round....: (

Some of my fave lil throwbacks ala, Tatyana, Janet (Poetic Justice LOVE LOVE LOVE that film), Toni, En Vogue and I'm sure many others =but I dont have the time now I've spent my whole lunch hour looking at SWV, TLC, and Aaliyah pics!

Scarlet

xxx

P.S Isn't Janet amazing in Poetic Justice....love her in Vibe Mag rockin combats,boots n a cropped vest - simple and boyish.....If only!

Sutton Vintage & Arts Fair

This Sunday you can visit over 70 stalls of Vintage (and customised - that’s what I'm bringing for you!) clothing, accessories, jewellery, art and furniture. Perfect for the start of your xmas shopping, you will easily find some stocking fillers or even better the perfect gift! 

This is the BEST Vintage fair in Birmingham right now on a regular basis...I’ve been to many and the variety and quality at this event is great!

Admittance is £1 and it is busy all day so arrive from 11am to beat people to the bargains or later in the afternoon for a nice browse in great atmosphere....I’m bringing all of our winter goodies, coats and woolies....beautiful skirts, dress and tops and £5 bargain buys (a suitcase full!!!) Amongst all of our customised and vintage jewellery, purses, scarves, and gorgeous bags...the usual people! You know we’ll sort you out...look out for me representing “Sowe”. I’m not sure what I’ll be wearing yet, but my pics above and I’ll def help you find what you want! ; )

Sutton Vintage & Arts Fair - Sutton Town Hall, 11am-5pm (No entry before 11am)

Sat Nav’ers - Upper Clifton Road - B73 6AB

Plenty of parking available for £1 across the road all day - so browse away!!!

Be there or be square

Scarlet

xxx

P.S Scroll down to older posts for piccies of some of our stock. Some being the KEYword - I have to drag 200+ items of clothing, a suitcase full of bags, 3 hatboxes & 2 satchels worth of jewellery and a suitcase of bargains there for you, but your worth it IF you find something you love! ; )

Enz

Enz's tracks on Soundcloud....

http://soundcloud.com/inca-rec-superfly-ent

Inca Recordings/Supercloud Gang/Superfly Cliq

Remember I told ya....

Enjoy

Scarlet

xxx

JNR

JNR's tracks on Soundcloud....

http://soundcloud.com/jnr5

Inca Recordings/Supercloud Gang/Superfly Cliq

Remember I told ya....

Enjoy

Scarlet

xxx

Mon designer préféré vit sur....

Scarlet

xxx

Images - http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2012/ready-to-wear/alexander-mcqueen#