Reading, Watching & Listening #3

Reading

Autumn by Ali Smith
About friendships coming in all shapes and forms. 

Lace by Shirley Conran
Lace has been named the original and much better 50 shades of Grey. Set in late 1978 this book follows the lives of four women living in London, Paris and New York. I'm only one chapter in but so far I'm hooked.

Watching (on Netflix)

The Crown -Series 2
I've just finished another brilliant series of The Crown, but I am sceptical about how true the events and incidents displayed are, but still an interesting watch whether true or not.

Minimalists
An inspiring watch about living a minimalist lifestyle. It made me want to blitz my home of any unneeded items.

The Durrells
Set in 1935 a single mother who's had enough of life in England relocates to Corfu with her four teenage children. Funny, charming and heart warming and all set in the most beautiful location. Perfect for a Rainy Sunday.

Listening

The High Low (As always)
A funny and intellectual news and pop culture podcast with journalists and writers Pandora Sykes and Dolly Alderton. 

Ph Credit - Buzzfeed

Reading, watching & listening #2

Reading

The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer (still) - Even though its taken me three weeks to read this book I'm loving it and the wide selection of topics and themes covered.

Bloody good period - The Standard - https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/health/government-uk-tampon-tax-end-period-poverty-amika-george-a3799796.html
A fantastic article that finally announced how the government tampon tax funding will go towards ending period poverty for the first time.

Making Friends as an Adult - Vogue - http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/making-friends-as-an-adult
Articles about making friends are difficult to come by, this one discusses making friends as an adult and how these new friends differ from life long friendships.

Watching

Testament of Youth
An aspiring writer (Alicia Vikander) and a young solider (Kit Harrington) come of age during World War 1. Based on the life of Writer Vera Briton.

Happy Valley
Gritty crime drama Filmed in my Town. Staring the brilliant Sarah Lancashire and James Norton.

The Russian State Ballet of Siberia present Romeo and Juliet
An amazing evening of ballet and music at The Victoria Theatre.

Listening

Fashion no Filter - Modern Muse. Hosts Monica and Camille set out in pursuit of the modern fashion muse.

The High Low - After a 6 week hiatus The High Low is back. This weeks episode covered a whole host of topics from 'The Farcical Arc of the Weight Loss Reality Star' to the 'Ulster Rugby Rape case'.

Ph Credit - The Red List

GIRLBOSS - "what follows is a loose retelling of true events.........real loose."

The opening credits to Girlboss reads "what follows is a loose retelling of true events......real loose." and this is certainly true, within the first 5 minutes you see Sophia Amoruso (founder of Nasty Gal)  or the actress playing her, Britt Robertson pushing her broken down car up a very steep hill in San Francisco. Seriously shes a petite 20-something, this would not be possible.

For those who are not aware of Girlboss the new Netflix Original Series, its based on the same titled book which follows the rise of Amoruso's multi-million dollar fashion empire, Nasty Gal. A brand that in 2016 filed for bankruptcy. Nasty Gal however still remains but under the British-owned BooHoo profile. The brand is not as it was originally know - its more fast fashion with a vintage look than original one off vintage pieces.

The 13 part series follows Sophia through the ups and downs of launching her online business selling vintage clothing. The series covers some random moments from Sophias life - including a fear of bridges to a hernia explosion. I've heard mixed reviews but I've binged watched all 13 episodes in 3 sittings. If you can ignore the cringe worthy acting, cheesy one liners and annoying attitude of the main character, Sophia, you will love it. 
Plus the fashion and music is amazing which is definitely a reason to watch. Think platform boots, extra wide flares and an amazing 1970's multi coloured calf skin biker jacket. 

ph credit - fashion magazine