orange + blue = a match made in colour heaven

Yesterday, visiting my favourite streetstyle sites, I stumbled aross this photo on The Sartorialist. I am a sucker for unusual and daring colour combinations, and this is no exception. The warm orange and the electric blue compliments each other perfectly, and she wears this with an amazing confidence you have to have to wear such a statement outfit. This beautiful woman's outfit immediately sent my thoughts flying to the outfit Ashley Olsen wore at the launch of her and Mary-Kate's contemporary sportswear line Elizabeth and James. And does anyone else notice that we are witnessing a Roger on someone other than Carrie Bradshaw? Get your studded belts out, folks, it's the new big thing.

And just out of curiosity, who do you think wears orange and blue best? Ashley Olsen or the woman in Milan?

P.S Just to let you know, I'm going away on holiday now and I'm away for about 2 weeks. I don't think I'll be able to write while I'm away, but you never know. Anyway, when I get back I've got an idea for a few posts which might include you, so be sure to check back soon!

I've received a few tags, so I thought I'd do one now (I'll do the rest when I get back from my holiday!) I got tagged by the two wonderful and sweet bloggers Moni and Fashion Chalet. These are my 5 five songs on rotation at the moment:

1. The Go! Team - Milk Crisis

2. Adele - Hometown Glory

3. Arctic Monkeys - Cigarette Smoke

4. Missy Higgins - Where I Stood

5. M.I.A - Paper Planes

I give the tag on to anyone who wants to do this. Come on, you know you want to!

So, have a lovely and fantastic two weeks, and get up to lots of fun, my dears!

xxx

i've got seven ways to live my life

I have been tagged by the very lovely Héloïse J from the wonderful In this Style 10/6!

The Rules: List 7 songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, wether they have words, or even if they're not any good, but they must be songs you're really enjoying now, shaping your spring. Post these instructions with your 7 songs, then tag 7 people to see what they're listening to.

Sleepless - Until June
I heard this song a few weeks ago, and it has been on repeat ever since. I think we all can relate to the sleepless nights (I'm having them now since it's summer and it's so much more fun to be awake than to sleep) and the loving someone so much that you can't bare the thought of losing them. And I'm so hooked on the "oehhh-oehhhh-ooehhh's" - they're brilliant.

Wonderwall - Ryan Adams
I know that it's kind of a cliché to say Wonderwall, but I love Ryan Adams' version of this song. I've been listening to it a lot lately, mainly because of the line: "I don't believe that anybody feels the way I do about you now". It's got a more intense feel to it than the Oasis version, and the lyrics really shine through and give a more true meaning.

My Cool - Adam Tensta
This song is one of my favourites at the moment. The Swedish rapper Adam Tensta shines in this song. Just listen to it and (hopefully) you'll understand what I am talking about. And I love his hand move in the beginning..so effortless, but yet so cool, my cool Tensta.

Mermaid Blues - Tom McRae
Mermaid Blues is so special to me and I will never stop listening to it. A good friend of mine loves Tom McRae's music and it was he who introduced me to this song. I spent a lot of time at his house after my boyfriend and I had split up, and we listened to A LOT of Tom McRae. When the line: There's you shining bright/In a sea of fools came, he said: "This song is about you". It was just what I needed to be told at the time, and whenever I feel a bit down I remind myself of this. It's great to have good friends.

Izzo - Jay-Z
Jay-Z is the best rapper ever. No-one even comes close to him. And right now I am really into Izzo, especially the line: Fo' sheezy my neezy keep my arms so freezy (I dream of the day when I am able to rap this without hesitating! Haha) And: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the 8th wonder of the world - indeed you are Jay-Z, and you might even have a higher rank on my Wonders of the world list.

Dear Miami - Roisin Murphy
Who doesn't like this fantastic woman?! Her music is so original and filled with mystery and vibrance. When I listen to this song, and others by her (like You know me better and Let me know) I always feel like putting on a short sequin dress and a pink wig, go down town to a smoky, dark discotheque and dance just the way she does!

Ella Elle L'a - Kate Ryan
This is one of my guilty pleasures for this summer. Last year it was Rihanna's Umbrella (I must have a thing for songs with ella used in them!) I just love putting this song on full volume and dance like mad around the house. But hey..it's summer..when is a better time to go a bit crazy?

The people that I have tagged are:

Romany, Stevie, Ladybird, Molly, Susanne, Rodellee and Tinsley

(and everyone else who feels like doing this!)