Glorious 39

Did anybody see the 2009 film 'Glorious 39' when it was shown on TV recently? It was always going to be a winner in my book because it stars the wonderful Bill Nighy and girl crush Romola Garai. The film is set in the wonderfully hot English summer of 1939 before war was declared on Germany. 

I wont give a film review here, there are plenty online already (written by actual film critics). But, the costumes my dears, (as you may be able to tell from the trailer) are simply, well, glorious! 

Fashions between and between the two World Wars are some of my favourite of all time - particularly where the rich aristocracy were concerned. See Downton Abbey post here.



White Denim - Anvil Everything

Rocky Road



(Sorry, it's in old money!)

4oz Caster Sugar

4oz Butter

4oz Drinking Chocolate Powder

1 Egg

1/2 packet of Rich Tea Biscuits

lots of Raisins, Sultanas and Marshmallows

a dash of Vanilla Extract

• Crush biscuits and put into a large bowl.
• Add sultanas + marshmallows.
• In a pan, melt butter carefully over low heat... do not boil.
• Add vanilla extract (see picture)
• Mix in drinking chocolate + sugar, beat until thick and gooey.
• Pour mixture over contents of the bowl and stir until everything is covered (see picture).
• Roll out tin foil and  spoon mixture into a long sausage-type shape (see picture)
• Wrap up completely with the tin foil and place in fridge to cool.
• When cooled and hardened... cut desired portion size.

Melancholia - Lars Von Trier

Is anybody going to see Melancholia starring Kirsten Dunst? The trailer does seem a little bit confusing. The Guardian's review wasn't too favourable of Lars Von Trier's latest picture ( it even quips at the depressive by suggesting he "Cheer Up"). 

Von Trier is a little different - not a straight forward sort of man - his, erm, awkward Hitler comparisons at Cannes Film Festival a made a few people shuffle uncomfortably in their seats. His style clearly evokes strong reactions from the critics and his fans.

Striped Wedge - Prada

I have seen these bad boys in several magazines and fashion blogs over the last few weeks. I really like the silver ones with the green and blue wedge, I mean really like... *stares at them.

But let's be honest this collection of shoes does look a little on the ridiculous side - especially with  the running shoe soles.

Here is Dazed Digital's take on Prada's S/S11 women's collection.

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Liquid Clutch - Christopher Kane

I saw this clutch bag whilst flipping through InStyle Magazine about a month ago when travelling home from Brighton on the train.

It's on sale right now apparently and prices start at £385, mmm.

Partly inspired by his school pencil cases, Christoper Kane has  created aqua-gel filled PVC clutch bags which are both fun and nostalgic. I am quite taken with the green and blue one.