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Guest post: #13for2013 mixtape 5: The Movies

The theme for June’s #13for2013 mixtape comes courtesy of Nico Adams, one of the participants of the mixtape challenge and friend of #13for2013 co-founder, Tom. June’s theme is: The Movies. Here’s...

Jun 1, 2013 Like

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#13for2013 mixtape challenge 4: Holiday Destinations

So, I’ve been slacking this month and have only just managed to get my mixtape done in time for us to start a new mixtape challenge afresh in May. We don’t have a theme yet, but watch this space...

May 1, 2013 Like

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#13for2013 mixtape challenge #4: HOLIDAY!

So, a new month dawns and with it comes a new #13for2013 mixtape challenge. If you haven’t heard of the challenge, you can find out more about how it came about here. Anyway, last month we had an...

Apr 4, 2013 Like

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13 for 2013 Mixtape #3: Menagerie á trois

So, the third mixtape challenge of this year was along the theme of animals. Credit to Hipster Animals for the pic, I stumbled across their Tumblr when making my mix and now love everything on...

Mar 5, 2013 Like

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#13for2013 mixtape #3: ANIMALS

A new month dawns and with it comes a new mixtape challenge as part of 13 for 2013, a thing (project?) devised by myself and Tom and we’ve now got quite a few people doing mixes every month – the...

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Mixtape #2 #13for2013: A time and a place

This month’s #13for2013 mixtape theme comes courtesy of Tom, who suggested that we do a list of 13 songs that instantly conjures up a time and a place. I found this mix pretty challenging, just...

Feb 15, 2013 Like

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#13for2013 #2 - A Time And A Place

Reblogged from Swashbuckling Stuff: As we have arrived into the second month of the year, it's time to lay down the criteria for the next #13for2013 Mixtape challenge. Last month was all about...

Feb 3, 2013 Like

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#13for2013: The Best of Your Best

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love mixtapes. I love making them, receiving them, listening to them, critiquing them, dancing to them and sometimes wearing them. I even had one on my recent...

Jan 8, 2013 Like

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#13for2013 - A Mixtape Challenge

Reblogged from Swashbuckling Stuff: Happy 2013 music lovers! This year we are due new albums from the likes of The Knife, Daft Punk, Frightened Rabbit, Foals, Vampire Weekend and Arcade Fire, which...

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Another year

13 things to achieve in 2013 Coming soon… Tagged: 2013, new year, resolutions

Jan 4, 2013 Like

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Feathering my nest

I’m looking for some picture frames to put up the already awesome posters that I have, but in the process (and via the wonderful world of Pinterest) I’ve started to put together a wish list of...

Nov 11, 2012 Like

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Carving out a niche for myself

Here’s my attempt at Mexican sugar skull pumpkin carving. Harder than it looks! Tagged: dia de los muertos, halloween, pumpkin, pumpkin carving

Oct 30, 2012 Like

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Fall in love

The time is upon us for the thrill of the crunching of fallen leaves, the smell of bonfire smoke, crisp dark nights and misty early mornings. Fiery sunsets, clouds running a bruised hand through a...

Sep 24, 2012 Like

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That London

I’m still alive! I’ve just been busy being both mugged and underappreciated. Normal blogging service will resume henceforth, now I am settled in That London. Tagged: london, moving house

Sep 12, 2012 Like

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ERMAHGERD! LERNDERN!

Amazing last day in the office, thanks to the design talents of my wonderful Digits… Tagged: ERMAHGERD, london, MEMES, OMG

Jun 22, 2012 Like

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London town to-do list

I created a new board on Pinterest full of exciting things to do in London town. Thought I’d share it with you lovely people, enjoy. Picture courtesy of Found in Mom’s Basement. Tagged: london, to...

Jun 17, 2012 Like

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Maximum impact

I spotted this gorgeous maxi dress on Pinterest, via Cupcakes and Cashmere. Perfect for this weather, love the pleats and the belt; it has a real day-to-night feel and looks effortless. Now… To...

May 24, 2012 Like

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Style quickie: Neon

Neon nails and a bold statement ring had me partying like it was 2007 on Saturday. Come back, nu-rave… All is forgiven! Tagged: accessories, fashion, nails, neon, style

May 11, 2012 Like

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Tribal dance

With the influx of photos from Coachella Festival in California, I’ve started thinking of my own summer festival jaunts and, perhaps more importantly, what I’ll be wearing to them. If any of you...

Apr 23, 2012 Like

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April showers

Everyone complains about April showers. I secretly like them, and not just because I know they’re making the grass lush and green, ready to be lounged on all summer in those hazy after work...

Apr 22, 2012 Like

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April showers

Everyone complains about April showers. I secretly like them, and not just because I know they’re making the grass lush and green, ready to be lounged on all summer in those hazy after work...

Apr 10, 2012 Like

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Pinterest is now the third most popular social network

Pinterest is now third only to Facebook and LinkedIn in the US in terms of social networking. I’ve begun to notice the odd brand or agency being active on Pinterest, but only a few. If the (rather...

Apr 9, 2012 Like

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Club Tropicana… Prints are free (well, £30 – £1040…)

Got a massive style crush on this awesome printed tropical blazer/suit at the moment from River Island via ASOS. Ticks so many trend boxes – prints, tropical, colours… It even has a nod to the...

Mar 27, 2012 Like

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A sunny day in Glasgow

This weekend, the chap and I decided (in the tipsy haze of post-work drinks on Friday) that we would do a roadtrip up to Glasgow the following morning. True to our word, we packed up the car with...

Mar 25, 2012 Like

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It’s been a while

Beatifnik HQ has been overrun with Other Things* that have occupied my mind of late, but in a new found burst of optimism and creativity, I am aiming to update more from now on. So there you go....

Mar 21, 2012 Like

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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

This is one of the finest episodes of one of my favourite TV series ever, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Dennis and Dee decide to quit their jobs and go on welfare to pursue their dreams, but...

Mar 5, 2012 Like

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New designer crush: Fazane

I recently was lucky enough to be pointed in the direction of hot new fashion talent Fazane Malik. Malik recently re-launched her label Fazane with a winter 11/12 collection, featuring a number of...

Feb 5, 2012 Like

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Gemma and her techicolour dream coat

I found the perfect coat recently. It’s from Burberry Prorsum and is an amazing geometric beaded trenchcoat. I love it almost as much as my old red velvet and faux fur coat I had when I was in...

Feb 2, 2012 Like

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I’ve been on Pinterest for about a year now but haven’t really used it much. I’ve started using it much more and I’m quickly noticing themes in the kind of things I pin, particularly when it comes...

Jan 28, 2012 Like

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You and me could write a rad browmance

My new favourite trend is The Scousebrow. Pioneered by, well, everyone from Madonna to Scousers to Lady Gaga to Bobby Brown… Have a look at the Scousebrow Tumblr and get yourself an eyebrow pencil...

Jan 26, 2012 Like

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Biography of a Beatific Beatnik

Guest post: #13for2013 mixtape 5: The Movies

#13for2013 mixtape challenge 4: Holiday Destinations

#13for2013 mixtape challenge #4: HOLIDAY!

13 for 2013 Mixtape #3: Menagerie á trois

#13for2013 mixtape #3: ANIMALS

Mixtape #2 #13for2013: A time and a place

#13for2013 #2 - A Time And A Place

#13for2013: The Best of Your Best

#13for2013 - A Mixtape Challenge

Another year

Feathering my nest

Carving out a niche for myself

Fall in love

That London

ERMAHGERD! LERNDERN!

London town to-do list

Maximum impact

Style quickie: Neon

Tribal dance

April showers

April showers

Pinterest is now the third most popular social network

Club Tropicana… Prints are free (well, £30 – £1040…)

A sunny day in Glasgow

It’s been a while

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

New designer crush: Fazane

Gemma and her techicolour dream coat

Pinterest

You and me could write a rad browmance

My Free Choice myfreechoice.net

My Style Diaries - Home mystylediaries.com/...

LUXIRARE luxirare.com

HOT MILK hottmilk.tumblr.com

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Biography of a Beatific Beatnik

Guest post: #13for2013 mixtape 5: The Movies

#13for2013 mixtape challenge 4: Holiday Destinations

#13for2013 mixtape challenge #4: HOLIDAY!

13 for 2013 Mixtape #3: Menagerie á trois

#13for2013 mixtape #3: ANIMALS

Mixtape #2 #13for2013: A time and a place

#13for2013 #2 - A Time And A Place

#13for2013: The Best of Your Best

#13for2013 - A Mixtape Challenge

Another year

Feathering my nest

Carving out a niche for myself

Fall in love

That London

ERMAHGERD! LERNDERN!

London town to-do list

Maximum impact

Style quickie: Neon

Tribal dance

April showers

April showers

Pinterest is now the third most popular social network

Club Tropicana… Prints are free (well, £30 – £1040…)

A sunny day in Glasgow

It’s been a while

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

New designer crush: Fazane

Gemma and her techicolour dream coat

Pinterest

You and me could write a rad browmance

My Free Choice myfreechoice.net

My Style Diaries - Home mystylediaries.com/...

LUXIRARE luxirare.com

HOT MILK hottmilk.tumblr.com

Coco's Tea Party cocosteaparty.com

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