Oh La La! French Toast Breakfast

Picture this; 9am, sunshine and waking up to a sea of white duvet. Glorious. It can only be topped off by a delicious breakfast of French toast - which by the way is totally my favourite thing before 11am and makes me feel far more accomplished despite my Hagrid hair and band t-shirt pjs.

To make the Batter (per 2 slices of bread) :
- 1 egg
- A drop or two of Vanilla Essence/Flavouring
- 2 tbsp of milk

Thoroughly mix all of the ingredients into a bowl and dip the bread, a slice at a time, into it until it is covered entirely.
Grease a frying pan with a bit of butter and set it on a medium/high heat.
Fry the soaked bread until it's golden brown on both sides.
Serve immediately with berries (mine are frozen) and a dusting of icing sugar.

Hope you enjoy,
Josie xo

Black Skinhead | SOTD | MM DAY 4

What is Music Month?! Read THIS to be in the loop.

As per usual, I'm two weeks late on this hype. It's a curse. Regardless, I've finally got round to listening to Kanye West's new album, Yeezus. I'm not a die hard fan of Mr West, but the obnoxious music he makes puts me in a very very good mood - circa every time Gold Digger comes on anywhere, that's my time to shine. 

Black Skinhead, the first single of the album, is right up my street; in fact, it's so my my street it's permanently residing on my iPod as a neighbour. An angry, gnarly, neighbour. This is like listening to Stomp! and leather - I know it's an odd description but it makes me want to goth-up, stomp about and destroy shit. Kanye, you have done a top job with this one. 

Have a lovely day, 

Josie xo 

The MOM Jeans

Jeans: Topshop

Top: Primark

Shoes: New Look 

Necklace: Dorothy Perkins

Nails: Barry M Gelly Nail Effects in Papaya

I don't remember the last time I wore jeans, or owned a pair. Me and jeans aren't really friends, me and Cigarette trousers however, BBFs. Anywho, finally I've found a pair that actually fit me; I've got odd legs - ankles like and anorexic, thighs like an elephant. WOO! THANK YOU TOPSHOP!

Mom jeans: slightly skinny legged, super high waisted and turned up at the ankle (which'll make my legs look a bit longer). I think these were sent from heaven specifically for me, we are feeling good. Very good.

Have a lovely day,
Josie xo

Blogging Soundtrack: Kanye West- Black Skinhead

The Strypes | MM DAY 3

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Photos courtesy of the lovely Becki Pearson

With the average age of about 16, already these boys behold more talent and coolness than I ever will in my entire life time. GAH! I'm jealous and I'm not even going to try an hide it any more. 

So, after spotting them on Later... With Jools Holland a couple of months ago, my family have been obsessed on the verge of fan-girling upon their every appearance. It was only right that we went to go and see them in the flesh to properly bounce around in public instead of our front room. 

*Cue gig at O2 Academy Islington*

My Brother, his mate Felix, the lovely Becki, and I tottered off the tiny venue for the under 18s show, and true to form, the band were amazing. Granted, I was more or less the only one who was comfortable enough to just loose my shit ( and necklace - due to excessive bouncing) to every song, it was a great concert. I would go as far as wicked. 

If you haven't heard of this Irish lot, I guarantee you soon will. They've got the backing and management of some serious music industry legends, and not to mention they were all over Glastonbury this year *swoon*. 

Have a lovely day,
Josie xo

Train In Vain | MM DAY 2

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This song has been whirling around my head ALL WEEK. A hidden track from their 1979 album, London Calling, it's The Clash's Train in Vain. It's perfect; it's even got harmonicas - something of which I've recently become an obscure fan of (what has happened to me?!) and it makes me want to dance like my dad - you know, the kind that only shows it's true colours at weddings and involves all the hands and feet and bouncing around all at the same time. 

 I work in a charity shop and it's a kind of  an obligation to be  friendly and some what approachable to humans (something I occasionally lack), I play this song on repeat on my walk to work and I have to hold back on the skipping and smiling at strangers, it puts me in that great of a mood. I know I'm odd, but it's difficult trying to convince others that you're not when you're grinning ear to ear like a fruit cake. 

Regardless of my weird habits, have a listen, tell me what you think of it; maybe you hate harmonicas, and the oddly miserable lyrics. and be sure to let me know what your song of the day is!

Have a lovely day,

Josie xo

Welcome to Music Month! DAY 1

Sue me, I've been inspired. 3 days of watching Glastonbury on the telly box on the comfort of my settee  has reminded me how much I really love just listening to music, and need to expand on my musical, hypothetical, horizons.

So, starting today on this blog there will be 31 days of music related posts in conjunction with, you know, the usual ramblings that I post. You'll be seeing my song of the day (SOTD), gig memories, playlists, guilty pleasures and plenty plenty more. AH I'M EXCITED! I'm also trying my best to persuade my brother to film a video for me too; he's an amazing guitar player and I like to show off his talent despite my lack of.

If you want to keep my with the posts, I'm on Bloglovin' which you can follow by clicking here or the picture of the arty naked lady on the right. I'm also on twitter  and will be posting a couple of links on there too! Keep you're eyes peeled!

Have a lovely day,
Josie xo

Monthly Round Up | June 2013

Wasn't today blissful?! For those that don't live in South London's suburbs, the sunshine finally emerged and by God, I didn't miss a second of that vitamin D all day. In deckchairs whilst drinking Kopparberg, and reading Gatsby is my idea of heaven. And despite the sun cream, on the scale of one to lobster on the burnt scale I'm a solid salmon, not too bad but no doubt I'll be lathering on the after-sun lotion later tonight to be extra sure. Joy.

Anywho, my posts have been a bit thin on the ground this month but I've been a semi-busy girl. you know, semi, meaning I've basically downed all tools and revised for a change. Here's the monthly download:
- A-levels along with all school is finally done and dusted and now a long delicious summer awaits, bitter sweet, drunken celebrations ensued.
- PROM! For once I was organised: dress was brought in February, shoes brought in May. Obviously something had to go wrong - my bag broke as soon as I walked into the venue. Just my luck! Regardless, It was night to remember, or at least to be documented on instagram to say the least.
- Redecorating my room - 2 weeks of utter havoc but now it's done, quite ugly but done and I'm no longer unexpectedly finding paint on my arms and legs.
- The Strypes gig in Islington, I'm not going to lie I've been obsessing (borderline fangirling) over this band for a little while now. Post to follow I promise!
- Glastonbury dreamer, every year my family has a 'Glastonbury night' which entails copious amounts of beer and watching the coverage on the telly box (1. because I don't have the money to actually go and 2. there's no cue for the toilet). If you haven't seen it yet, check the Arctic Monkey's set. FLIPPING UNREAL.

I think that's just about covered all of these last 30 days, I think. So, I'll give you some teasers for what's coming soon on the blog; festival inspired fashion, summer playlists, bargain buys, that Strypes post, and finger's crossed, lots more!

Have a lovely sunday,
Josie xo