My oh my tie-dye.

I might be late on the upkeep, (full time job and jetting off to Paris has exhausted me) but last week The Telegraph reported that tie dye had been voted the worst fashion faux pas of the last century. As a pro tie-dye campaigner (not literally) I was a little shocked, does no one remember the skirt over trousers (which my fashion sources tell me is coming back, watch out for Marc Jacobs next season) or the neon string vest trend?
Maybe it was voted so, as it can be tricky to get it 'right'. Tie die looks best when it is not a D.I.Y creation that is formed of an array of colours on your old decorating T-shirt. If you want to 'do' tie-dye be prepared to spend a few extra pennies in order to get something that isn't going to look like one of Blue Peter's finest.  It is best worn 'Boho' and I tend to think that colour tie dyed with white is the classiest and most sophisticated way to wear the pattern.

So to sum up... heres how NOT to tie-dye...

And here is how to do it perfectly...

The Charlie Brooker of Southampton.

Take a look at my pal Tom's blog. His regular commentary and spectacular finds are beyond entertaining, all served with a side of wit.

http://goodtom.wordpress.com/

In dying need of...

Fringe? Check. Sequins? Check.

It's almost time to get lost in Paris and I have spent most of today ransacking my wardrobe looking for worthy ensembles. I have gone for versatile pieces; green jeans, black skinnies, sequin kimono, fringed cape, fringed jacket, leopard print snood, and of course a navy nautical striped dress. I think I shall have to leave the beret and garlic at home this time though, too many shoes to fit into my suitcase. 

The Conspirator

Directed by legend Robert Redford, starring renowned actor James McAvoy, The Conspirator claims to be a bit of a hit. However within the first thirty minutes I was bored stiff-less. The period piece where everyone looks like they are in one of those 'dress up' photo booths at Alton Towers failed to capture my attention to begin with.
Based on the aftermath of the shooting of President Abraham Lincoln, The Conspirator is the story of a mother who is accused of co-conspiring the murder of the American president. As the film got underway, it did become more interesting, finally focusing on a compelling story of a mother taking the blame for her son and in doing so risking her own life. McAvoy's performance was not entirely convincing but Robin Wright (Mary Surratt) and Evan Rachel Wood (Anna Surratt) played their part's tremendously.

It might have got off to a slow start but I would definitely recommend The Conspirator, it doesn't end how you expect and in doing so somewhat saves the film. Having said that I would expect much more from a Redford film and would not rush to see the film again, definitely a single viewing movie.