My First Giveaway Win!

(sorry about the quality of photo's - I'm not very good with a camera!)


I just wanted to show you guys the lovely prizes I won from Milly's recent give-away. She writes a great blog called Mini Adventures, and I would recommend checking it out! Milly posts wish lists, outfit posts, and make-up reviews - basically all the things I love reading about! 


Anyway, I really love all of my prizes. I got a gorgeous bronze coloured charm bracelet, and some Ed Hardy body lotion which smells lovely. Milly even included a cute little postcard which I have displayed on my coffee table at the moment.


I hope you will all pop over to Milly's blog and have a look. 


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11 Questions

Lovely Effy tagged me in her 11 questions post. Find her blog here!

So, basically I have to state 11 facts about myself, answer the questions that Effy set, and then make up 11 questions to ask others!

So here they are...

Facts about me

1. I have a degree in Drama and Theatre studies.

2. I am 5 ft 7.

3. I love pretty much all Sci-fi shows.

4. I really like gaming.

5. My favourite artists are Kurt Jackson and Danny Roberts.

6. I enjoy cooking.

7. I live in Sheffield.

8. I have gone through many clothing phases, including goth, punk, indie and probably a lot of others!

9. I used to have loads of rabbits and guinea pigs. One of them had an awesome hutch with a little window and false chimney.

10. I'm scared of dogs and airports.

11. I studied art, drama and english literature at college.

Questions I have to answer

1. Favourite genre of music?

This is really hard, but I guess it would be Metal and Punk.

2. Favourite type of blog to read?

I love reading other art and illustration blogs. I also love 'high street' type blogs like LLYMLRS.

3. Favourite TV show?

Of all time, it would probably be Buffy. Right now I like Supernatural.

4. Favourite make up brand?

I'm not sure I really have one! I quite like Maybelline though. I don't tend to buy expensive make up.

5. Favourite shop?

I used to love Topshop, but now I think it is a little overpriced. I like looking for stuff on Ebay and Etsy.

6. Favourite country and why?

I think I would say America, because my best holiday was in Florida.

7. Favourite colour?

I like peach and purple.

8. Favourite book at the moment?

I haven't actually read a novel in a while, but my favourite book is The Secret History by Donna Tartt.

9. Favourite season and why?

Summer, as long as it doesn't get ridiculously hot.

10. Favourite nail polish brand?

I have to say, I'm not very into the whole 'nail art' thing. My nails always get ruined from making art, so I don't really paint them anymore! If I was going to buy nail polish, it would have to be from a cheap brand like MUA.

11. Favourite designer?

Hmm I've always really liked Balmain and Felder Felder. I really admire Vivienne Westwood too.

My questions for others

1. Where in the world would you most like to travel to/return to?

2. What would you most like to achieve in the future?

3. What is your favourite movie and why?

4. What is your favourite high street fashion brand?

5. What do you think makes a good blog?

6. What is your favourite restaurant or takeaway?

7. If you could choose only one item of make-up, what would it be?

8. What is your favourite hobby?

9. Who is your favourite author?

10. What did you want to be when you were a child?

11? What is your star sign, and do you believe in horoscopes?

I tag anyone that wants to do this!

Some more wax paintings

I just wanted to show you guys some of my new wax paintings. These are all pretty miniature (15x15cm). I have tried to make them as textural as possible, building various layers. I start by using a layer of newspaper to build some base texture, then work from there.

I have incorporated some found objects, such as broken necklaces, beads, and stones.

These paintings are currently at The Bessemer Gallery, situated in the Winter Garden, Sheffield. If you want more information, please get in touch with them! They retail at £25 each.

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Blogs I Like...Daisy Lola

Check out Daisy's blog here. I'm sure you will like it!

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Quick post...

I'm going to be contributing to a new online magazine - which is very exciting! You can check out DAMNED here.

Also, you can find the Editors tumblr here.

Hope you guys like it :)

xxx

Guest Post - Jackie Clark

A short while ago, Jackie from the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance asked if I would be interested in her writing a guest post for my blog. I, of course, said absolutely. Jackie has written a piece on the positive affects of fashion on women who are suffering from cancer. Here is her article.

'Your Beauty Is Stronger Than Everything'

You are beautiful. Maybe it is something that you hear all the time from the ones you love, maybe from those who don't mean it, like media and advertising. Whether you hear it all too often or not enough, it is true. Repetition or the feeling of cliché can’t change the truth. You are beautiful.

Your beauty is unique, one of a kind. There is no one like you in the entire world, and that is a special source of beauty that displays itself in each of your strengths and quirks. It is especially important for you to remember this when you discover you have cancer. Whether you are facing a prognosis as rare as mesothelioma cancer or one that thousands of women have gone through, like breast cancer, you can become incredibly vulnerable and discouraged. It is essential for you to keep up your confidence so that you are strong enough to fight. Acknowledging and believing in your inherent beauty will give you the power to overcome your obstacles.

The best way to remind yourself that you are a lovely, special person is to tell your mirror that you are beautiful. Dressing well will keep you feeling good about yourself and provide you the armor you need for your battle. When you feel beautiful, you will have one less thing to drag you down. Knowing you look great will brighten the dullest day. Fashion has a secret power of healing and empowerment, so make the most of it.

Dress in classy, fashionable styles that make you feel gorgeous. Don't try to follow every trend, but pick the ones you feel great in. Take a look at the outfits that brought you the most compliments. These colors and shapes probably flatter you the most, so steer towards similar styles. Pick skirts and dresses over jeans or slacks or shorts. Femininity is a vast well of power and strength, not to mention much more fun! Wear lots and lots of colors. What is the point of life if not to enjoy color? Color also has an undeniable ability to change your moods. Wearing dark colors will make you more discouraged than going through your day in red or yellow or soft blue. Indulge yourself with your favorite niche of fashion, whether it is shoes, purses, really great manicures or the perfectly fitted jeans.

Above all, don't become a slave to your wardrobe, but make it your servant, skilled at showing the world that you know you are beautiful, that you know you are strong, that you know you are a winner. Cancer can steal your physical strength and beauty, but it can't take what really matters, your inner beauty.

If you would like to find out more, then please click here.

You can also read some of Jackie's other articles here.

I'd like to thank Jackie for getting in touch with me, and writing this informative piece.

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Oh Hell

This post is totally unrelated to art!

I came across this shop the other day, and immediately love everything on their site. Oh Hell are based in Afflecks Palace, Manchester (which is equally awesome if you are looking to pick up something unique).

The Tee's all cost around £16 - £18, which is pretty reasonable I think.

I really like the tie dye Nirvana one.

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