Bling up my shoes!

To all my fashion friends,

There are so many different items to buy on the high street at the mo, but some times you can quiet find the right thing you want. I love shoes, and have plenty!! (But always can do with more) I'm in love with my converse that I brought from the USA, but I also love my converse style shoes I got cheap from my local supermarket. However I wanted them to stand out a bit, to I decided to add a bit of bling to them. I still had some diamante's left over from when I did the same to a pair of heels. So it cost me nothing!!

BEFORE

AFTER

I'm much happier with my new look shoes. 

I'm looking what to decorate next...

Love Lolly

xoxo

Film review - Jack the giant slayer

Hello all,

Last week I met up with a few friends, we had intended to see the new GI Joe film, however the showing times at our local theatre were rubbish, either too early or too late, as by the time it started I was still stuck in traffic from leaving work... Therefore we grabbed some food and chose a different film. We all decided on "Jack the Giant slayer" the remake of the classic story Jack and the Bean Stalk, with many British stars including Ewan McGregor and Nicholas Hoult (yep the guy who was the kid in about a boy, love that film). Jack, a young farmhand, open the gate way between the world of giants and the human race restarting the ancient war between. He ends up stuck in the middle of it all, but also fighting to save the captured princess. It's another twist on a classic fairy tale, bringing you into a fantasy world. Some of the cgi was a bit Questionable but passable. A predictable story line of a guy saving the girl, but still a lovely tale, with plenty of fighting, an easy watching film.
There seems to be plenty of fairy tales being brought to the big screen, this was enjoyable once it got going, with a very interesting ending bringing it to the present!! (Don't want to ruin it, but love it!)
Therefore it you want an easy watching film, with a story line that you can follow, pick this film!

Hope you enjoy,

Love Lolly
xoxo

Night at the theatre. Review - The Woman in Black

Afternoon all,

This week my friends and I headed to Milton Keynes theatre to see the touring production of "The Woman In Black" knowing we were in for a night of fright. This was my third time of seeing the play, my first time was 8 years ago at Milton Keynes and two years ago in London. So you can tell that I love this production as I'm happy to go back again and again.
The production is performed by only two actors who play all the parts even creating the idea that here is a dog on the stage. Limited props are used in many different ways creating a train, a desk and even a horse and cart. Very clever! Just because the stage is simple, the play is far from it, making you wonder what's next.
The story is based on the experience of a young man who goes to sort if the estate of one of his clients but ends up getting a fright when he finds a ghostly white lady dressed in black, all the locals know of the story and are scared of the lady in black. The characters take you though the story, getting the audience into this scary tale. At times it is very jumpy, with the unexpected appearing.
The story will leave you will chills as you head home.

If you haven't seen it, it's one to watch. Now I know there has been a film made of the play, I haven't watched it yet, but I've heard it doesn't do it justice.

Anyway, enjoy what's left of the weekend.

Love Lolly
xoxo

Craft - decorating a Jewellery box

Morning everyone,

When it's time to shop for a friends birthday, I search the shops and online to find that perfect gift that I hope they will love. For some people it's harder that others, I find buying clothes for people hard, unsure of sizes, style and colour... So I just buy clothes for myself. On the 1st April I had a close friends birthday, and was having trouble thinking what to get her, she loves baking, but I didn't have a clue what she didn't have. I came across a small jewellery box in shop one day, it was light brown wood, a little boring but gave me a great idea! I'd decorate it just for her! Therefore out came all the paints, and stencils as well and newspaper so I didn't make too much mess. I started with a white base, then painted each sides and the top. After I decided to add cute little hearts as extra detail.
I enjoyed painting it, but it took ages to dry!

Just hope my friend liked it too!,

Love Lolly
xoxo

Its Wellies Weather?

Hello,

So I'm told we are into to Spring, and just turned our clocks last weekend for British Summer time. However my question is where is Spring?? March was a bit of a wet, snowy cold month, therefore i brought myself some new wellies to make sure I could make my through the month.

These black beauties are are from Primark, priced at £12.00, perfect for the wet weather, but also ready for my summer festival... Reading!!!

Roll on summer,

Love Lolly
xoxo

Fashion Friday - Spring Florals

Hello Friday!!

Its Friday, Spring is on its way which means floral's can come back out of my wardrobe. However it doesn't hurt looking for new items too!! There are plenty to find, but I'm here to help find some for you.

Newlook
Parisian light Blue pleated belted floral skirt
£16.99

New Look

Light Brown floral print sleeveless shirt

£14.99

Boohoo

Sara floral printed sleeveless skater dress

£20.00

Boohoo

Lillian Photographic floral leggings

£10.00

Topshop

Petite Floral Spot Blouse

£36.00

I'm in love with the blouse, a cute simple collar, with some much other detail. Best to wear with simple other clothes like block colour so it stands out. 

Topshop

Mono floral shorts

£35.00

Cute shorts, perfect with any colour.

Lispy

This whole outfit is floral power! You could wear together with a neutral colour so it isn't to over the top.

Jacket £48.00

Shorts £35.00

I know I say Spring is on its way, maybe only by our clothes not the weather outside. (I had snow in my home town yesterday!)

Roll on Summer,

Love Lolly

xoxo

Theatre night - Hairspray

Hello,

The Easter weekend was a busy time for me, but Monday I make sure I found time to head to Milton Keynes theatre to see the touring production all singing, all dancing and big hair of "Hairspray". If you want a fun night out, this is for you. The show stars Mark Benton (from Waterloo road) as Edna Turnblad, Lucy Benjamin (Eastenders) as Velma Von Tussle, and Marcus Collins (from the X factor). The actress who plays Tracy Turnblad (Freya Sutton) this production of hairspray marks her professional theatre debut, I must say she didn't disappoint, but was wonderful as Tracy!! Such an amazing voice, which had me glued to the stage.
I have seen the film which stars some big names such as John Travolta, Queen Latifah and Zac Efron. But this production is just as wonderful, full of a few extras that the film doesn't have, I loved the scene the jail. All the songs you love in the film are included, letting you sing with them. Such an up beat, happy show, you won't be able to stop smiling, letting the show into your heart. The story is about a young girl from Baltimore who is larger than life, and not like to the normal girl who gets to be on tv, but that's her dream. One show is the only place she wants to be "The Corny Collins Show", the young dance and music show. When a place opens up she heads for her dream, however she doesn't understand why her black friends aren't invited too. This leads to Tracy standing up against Segregation, putting her life in the line for others, in a state who are not used to different races. The story show the power for the fight against segregation, something that some of us take for granted now.

Over all this is an enjoyable show, and a perfect way to spend your time. All the actors had you wanting to jump out of your seat and join them!!!

Enjoy your week.

Love lolly
xoxo