Hmm... do I really need another social network to get addicted to?

Hi there - this is me tentatively dipping my toes into the world of blogging. One of my friends *celeb name drop Emily Divine* does it and I guess I'm a bit of a sheep, really. My boyfriend is always moaning at me about the amount of time I spend updating my various social networking accounts *current preference - facebook* so this is probably a really bad idea.

I haven't quite decided yet what this blog should be about. My three main interests are film, music and fashion *yeah, me and every other douchebag* so I guess this might become a mix of all three? I also am known to dabble in photography - the bit in front of the camera, not behind. Yes - very egotistical, I know. What can I say, I'm a shameless media whore.

So, my weekend has been made up of my three favourites.

On Friday, I went to a great gig at the Bull in Colchester featuring my old favourites, Angry vs the Bear and Benjamin Bloom. I was expecting great things from these local acts, having been following them for over five years. The surprise of the night came from Dead Cannons, who were just superb. I'll admit I was a bit drunk but.. yeah... poppy and catchy but with enough electro awesomeness to keep me clinging on to their every note. I'll obviously have to re listen in a more sober state, but in the meantime, check them out here...

On Saturday, I was a bit lonely and I took myself to the cinema. Yes, I am a social pariah but also, it truly immerses me in the experience. Well, it would if the cinema wasn't always filled with giggling tweenagers who are far more interested in shouting at each other than watching the film. I'd almost gathered enough indignant rage to scream profanities at them, when the film started and it was really good. So good, the prepubescent twats shut up.

 It was Ruby Sparks, which plays on the irritating quirky lead female stereotype (think Natalie Portman in Garden State, Kiera Knightley in Seeking a Friend for the End of the Universe and Zooey Deschanel in anything her twuntish face face decides to appear in). I have a lot of time for Paul Dano and he gives an exceptional performance. The plot, despite hints of 80s classic Wierd Science, is fresh, original and much darker than you would originally give it credit. Go check it out at your nearest World of Cine (other massive cinema superchains are available), and see Paranorman too while you're at it. Then see Frankenweenie, because it will be the best thing ever (I haven't seen it yet, but it will).

On Sunday, me and my friends went to the Ipswich Vintage fair where I got a phenomenal studded leather jacket for a steal at £20. Despite my love of vintage, I spunked most of my cash on these beauties from  the River Island sale..

£25 for the dress, £15 for the creepers (which I eyed up on Friday and Saturday before buying - the staff were pretty much cheering when I finally took them to the counter). Not ba,d eh? Shame that my internal maths knows that, if I hadn't bought these beauties or my jacket, I could've afforded a new pair of Black Milk leggings... Oh well. We also had a lovely lunch at Patisserie Valerie, served by a fabulously funny waiter. I almost scared him off when I held up my perfectly formed Eggs Benedict and said 'check out my boobs'. Almost.

In other news, I did 2 photo shoots for my favourite wig company Geisha Wigs.. one on Saturday with Myco Studios, and a second on Sunday with Studio Six - a group shoot with some lovely ladies, all dressed as fairies... Here are some of the results...

 

 

 

Well, that's that for my first blog. Hope I didn't bore you senseless - toodleoo! xx