The occasion? A little hard to explain. Dans Grandad is a Mason and they hold these little events now and then. Grandad (as I call him) was ever so kind to invite us along with him again as his guests. I'm not very good at meals as such, but I went and I'm pretty proud of myself for that. It's something I find very difficult.
As it was more of a quick event, I just went for something I already had in my wardrobe. I wore this outfit once before to a wedding.
The dress is by Fashion Union, but I found it on Asos. I think it's so cute and a mix between goth and victorian, but at the same time elegant. A velvet dress with beautiful lace detailing on the neck, arms and across the chest. Not to mention the polka dot mesh insert that is shown across the chest and also on the back of the dress, which makes this piece extra unique and different - I love it!
I think these shoes speak for themselves. Leopard print. Chunky heel. Me all over.
It's already March, and I am yet to experience my first gig of the year. That all changed this month though with Dinosaur Jr just on the brink of the horizon. I'm pretty excited just to be in that music environment more than anything.
I've had a few bands floating around my head lately who I'm praying will head over the UK over the next year, whether I have seen them before or not.
Zac Brown Band
FUN FACT TIME: me Dan have a slight thing now and then for the odd country music, and Zac Brown Band is the top of that food chain for us. They are fun, catchy, energetic, happy, and sometimes sad.
The last time they were over they played a Country festival which we couldn't afford to go to at the time. Were hoping that this is the year they grace us with a headline tour. PLEASE?!
Novelists
This ones pretty much set in stone and will definitely be happening. The other day these boys announced they will be coming over the beginning of May. It's not their first time over, but it is their first time doing a headline tour over here - so that in itself is pretty cool.
At this current moment in time, I would have to say these guys are currently my favourite. They don't have a bad song in my opinion. I've ranted on about Novelists so many times before; you're probably bored of it by now.
In Flames
If I had the money and my way I would be flying over Sweden this July for In Flames very own festival Borgholm Brinner. But that just can't happen for obvious reasons. But thats a dream right there. I mean aside from the bands, just look at the location! It's in a bloody castle! I don't think a show would ever get more awesome than that.
I've never seen In Flames as I have said before, but they were one of those bands I loved when I was younger and never got the chance to see. And still haven't. Perhaps this could be the year. Though I am pretty sure I say that every year.
Sum 41
Funnily enough the one time I was supposed to see Sum 41 was the Kerrang tour when they were co-headlining with New Found Glory, Unfortunately they had to drop out.
They have recently announced they will be playing 'Does This Look Infected' in its entirety across the US. With them making an appearance at this years Reading festival, we can only ask ourselves; will we be getting the same treatment any time soon? Heres hoping!
Is it too late to do a February Wishlist if February is almost over? No? I'm gonna go with no... We got a couple more days left here to deal with people, so let's just do this.
KILLSTAR // EDEN BACKBACK £39.99 10 % off first order So Killstar have just dropped some new goodies, and I just so happen to love this print. They have a beautiful dress with the rose print and a pair of socks which I also need to add to my Killstar sock collection. I've not owned any of their bags before, but I know the little black one they had similar to this was a bloggers dream. I love the corset detailing on the front and the straps just look awesome. Not to mention its velvet, you know what I am like for velvet. FIND IT HERE
URBAN OUTFITTERS // CORDUROY SHORTS £36 STUDENT DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR YOU LUCKY STUDENTS I think corduroy has to be my favourite fabric at the moment. I have to completely be honest the paper bag waist was not really something I had a lust over to begin with, but as I have seen it around more, I would be lying if I said it hadn't grown on me. I'm a little puzzled as to why these look green on my computer, yet the description says they are blue. Maybe I am colourblind, let me know! haha! FIND IT HERE
THE RAGGED PRIEST // BLACK LABEL PRESS DRESS £65 The price of this, for what it is kinda hurts my soul.. BUT IT'S JUST SO PRETTY!!! Oversized dresses are just so comfortable and you can dress them up or down, and they still look fab. Go check out this on the website and take a look of it up close for yourself so you can get better eagle eye on the glitter detailing. It's just so cute. FIND IT HERE
DOLLS KILL / GLAM LONE STAR VELVET BOOTIES £34.37 These left me breathless.. The western trend is really starting to blow up, and I definitely want to be a part of it. What makes these even more beautiful to me, is that they remind me of something that Vince Noir would wear.. (Might Boosh fans in the house?) I have to say, I was very nervous ordering from Dolls Kill because I read a lot of bad reviews about their service. My experience was far from bad. My order came in under a week!! FIND THEM HERE
TOPSHOP // GINGHAM PLAYSUIT £32 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT I was unsure about whether or not to add this to my February Favourites for the fact that it's petite (i'm not quite petite), but it's more in the fact that I am hoping they stock this in normal sizing too; it's very me. If you like this but can't wait, they have a bunch of stuff similar to this at the moment. FIND IT HERE
PULL AND BEAR // BASIC SPACE PRINT T-SHIRT £12.99 10% OFF FIRST ORDER STUDENT DISCOUNT Couldn't not do a list without adding in a simple graphic t-shirt. It's just a simple t-shirt you can throw on with pretty much whatever you like. Tuck it in your shorts or jeans, wear under a pinafore. I don't know, I just like the print on both the front and the back! FIND IT HERE Happy February! Go buy things! x
I'm in two minds at the moment regarding these Witch Casket Unboxing videos. Part of me wants to sit in front of the camera and open the box to you and do a little discussion on them. But the other part of me prefers this way; showing you the contents in artsy ways (though this is a little tamed at the moment), and giving you a description over here on my blog. But I'm torn because I'm unsure if this is what people want to see?
This months was a little rushed compared to what I had planned in my head. But like I say sometimes things just don't go to plan!
My idea behind this has always been that I just want to show you the contents of the box. You can skip through it however quick you like. I just know that by putting myself in other peoples shoes, I just want to see what other people got in their box! I'm not so bothered about them talking about it, and find myself skipping through anyway!
I'm considering doing a giveaway soon. This will include bits from Witch Caskets I haven't used or have no use for. Because even though the whole thing is totally awesome, there are a few bits I won't use, such as the incense. I also have a few bits sitting in a box too :)
