Hearts, florals etc.

It's been a little while since I've done one of these kind of posts, not to mention a first for actually having Topshop to thank for it as I seem to have unintentionally only bought things from Topshop recently - they do have a sale on after all.

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First up, are these two pretty dresses, I was sad about having to return the white one as it was such a bargain at just £10, but it was just too big. I adore the floral one though, covered in daffodils, lovely for summer, and such a flattering length - it was also only £10, marked down from £40 in the sale.



I also got this cute necklace, which actually wasn't in the sale for just £4, which I thought was really reasonable for Topshop. I know it's just costume jewellery but I think it so sweet and sits so nicely when wearing it.


It's actually been well over two years since I last ordered something online from Topshop, I think it's the high P&P that puts me off, but I might take more time to scout out bargains in the sale now.
Last of my Topshop purchases, was that heart dress ♥, in the sale marked down from £40 to £20. I've seen this beaut everywhere and I knew I wanted it. Now I have it I know I never would have paid £40 for it as the material doesn't really deserve such a high price-tag, there isn't even an underskirt/slip. I'm already thinking of occasions this will come up trumps for as although I own a lot of dresses I don't have any like this. I actually sent the one I'm wearing in the photos back as it was a little big, luckily the size down was still in stock, and funnily enough arrived yesterday. I opted for the 'tall' version as I know Topshop tends to cater to those leggier than myself, and I knew I wanted it a slightly longer length anyway.




Last, but not least, and kind of unrelated, I wanted to show you the neat, vintage National Geographics magazines I picked up from Newbury YMCA last weekend. I know my sister will appreciate a flick through them as she's currently subscribed but I got them for the pretty advertisements. There are so many more left at the shop, I might have another look, there were a lot of neat camera ads to look at.


Have you picked up any sales bargains lately? They seem to be relentless, not to mention everywhere, quite the treat for a thrifty lady such as myself.

No Rest.

I can't believe it's been a week since I was in Portsmouth on my way back from Devon. I've only had one day off since then and most of the week has kind of blended together, especially since I've mainly been doing evenings. Anyway, I figured that today was as good a milestone as any to share my Devon (ish) buys with you, mainly because it feels like the next post I have lined up wouldn't make as much sense without it.

Cat brooch, £3.95, Humbug Gifts
This is one of a selection of adorable plastic brooches offered by Sidmouth-based gift shop, 'Humbug'. I must say that the range of items available is very wide and all at such a reasonable price, I couldn't help picking up a few things.



Ladybird Postcard set (framed), £12.99, Humbug Gifts
I was able to choose from a huge box of Ladybird book postcards, and Humbug kindly framed it for me. I was mainly after the Beaky print, but I don't think it would have looked quite the same on it's own as it's so small, I remembered the story instantly and Ladybird will always been deeply rooted in my childhood. This triptych now sits in the front room, but I don't want to show you because it's still a mess thanks to Moon.


W.C sign, £3.50, Humbug Gifts
Now pinned to our bathroom door. ♥


This is a side-note, but I thought that Humbug's branding was particularly effective, yet simple. It's given us some ideas for something we're working on.



Rob Ryan Card, £2.99, Moko
I picked this up in a little gift shop in Exeter. It now sits next to my limited edition Rob Ryan print in the bathroom. I like it because it fits in with the blue colour scheme, as well as reminding me of the dreamy bells plates that I've been lusting over.



Here's a close-up of the limited edition Rob Ryan screen print I received with the second issue It's Nice That, it's one of my favourite things I own.



Pie & Vinyl poster, £5, Pie & Vinyl
Last weekend was definitely a big one for picking up art for our home. This is a limited edition print (42/50) and was the last one of the bunch.
I hope you've started the week on a nice note, even if it is tipping it down where you are as well.

Hello July.

What a nice feeling, now I'm all up to date, I feel a bit more relaxed. I went shopping today and still haven't managed to get a dress for the grad-ball, it's still a couple of weeks away but it's good to be prepared. The more I think about it, there less I think I'll be able to make The Creators Project, it really upsets me but I think to include it in a day where I have to travel down to Portsmouth will be too much and I'll probably end up having to leave at around 3 anyway. So what I'm thinking of doing is giving them away to more committed Vice fans. I'm only thinking, I need to see what the tickets say first as in reality, I'm still dying to see the Spike Jonze movie.

Here are some photographs from the last couple of days; The clapping for the recording of The Cube made my hands hurt almost as much as clapping for Stevie Wonder, and there was a lot of clapping involved there. I did get round to seeing the Pterosaurs too, but was a bit disappointed, even though the scale was quite impressive, they weren't that realistic. Or maybe they were and that's just really not my dino-area of expertise.

All this guy is painting is Megan Fox, from photographs, over and over again.. someone should let him know what the problem with her is.

Big fan of this photo, even if I do say so myself. That Chaplin is brilliant if ever you see him in full swing.

We were the last recording of The Cube, our 'celebrity' guest was Fizz from Coronation Street, the less said about her, the better.

© Ruth Johnston 2010.

I actually hate doing these mad mass photo posts, they look rubbish.
I hope that the Village Voice stuff goes well tomorrow, I was meant to be receiving a press pass, but I haven't, hopefully it won't be too much of an issue as I can use my NUJ one if things do end up getting 'hairy', which I doubt they will anyway.