Review – You Me At Six: Cavalier Youth
(Source) Coming off the back off a sold out show at Wembley, there was understandably pressure to deliver something big on the next You Me At Six record. And deliver they did. Cavalier Youth is infused with a…
Outfit of the Day – A Touch of Magic
So I’m a big fan of cardigans, as they add an extra layer of warmth but still let you show off whatever top you’re wearing underneath. And this top definitely needs to be shown off! It’s from Black…
The Kids Need to Know
I’m a big fan of the Kid President videos (as well as most of Soul Pancake’s), so when he encouraged people to talk about what we think “the kids need to know” I couldn’t resist. I think…
The Infinite Power of Imagination
(Source) “Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground” – Theodore Roosevelt. This poster (above) has hung in my room for several years now, is a constant reminder of how I try to make…
Review – Blitz Kids: The Good Youth
(Source) The Good Youth, Blitz Kids’ second record, is aptly titled, as this record sums up the sentiments of the youth of this generation. Avoiding clichés and complex metaphors, it is an album full of tracks that are honest and…
Outfit of the Day – Back to Class
So, I’m back at university classes now and although there are days when I just chuck on a hoodie, other times I try to make a little more effort. It’s still pretty cold, so I’m going for outfits that are…
Musings from an Airport Departure Lounge
(Source) Airports. Places of transit. Places of waiting. Place where journeys take place, yet life seems to be on hold for a while. Places of excitement, of anxiety, of boredom, of joy and sadness alike. Where loved ones…
Review – Canterbury: Dark Days
(Source) Dark Days is, without a doubt, Canterbury at their best. With each new album, a band hopes to better their last, and it’s always a shame when they fall short, but that is by no means the…
Outfit of the Day – Monochromatic
Drinks with friends. I went for an outfit glam enough for a night out, without being too over the top if things ended up being pretty relaxed. Leather jacket & heels add an edgy, rocker vibe to a…
Review – The Spectacular Now
(Source) Poignant, charming and very much real. The Spectacular Now is a high school story which carefully avoids the clichés and stereotypes too often found in teen movies. It is impossible to put any of the characters into…
