Week 37 of 52 - The Great Gatsby (1920's)

                     "Bright young things" 

- What people called the young, rich adults in the 1920's or

"The Flappers"

Because of the funny way they danced to the music at parties

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I know, I've missed TWO WEEKS -That is why I will try and be posting another two posts this week, it's been a busy holiday so I didn't have the time and energy to Self Captures..

This was so fun to do! I've always LOVED this era, everything about the 1920's is just so glamorous, fun, quirky and just simply amazing. I tried to make the pictures look old fashioned, like from that time. I actually havn't seen The Great Gatsby movie yet, I reallllllllllyyyy want to, but I have heard the songs from the movie which I instantly fell inlove with! Both these songs are magical, I'm actually doing a dance to 'A little party never killed nobody' for my dance class, so much fuuuun

-Thanks Edes darling for the great help xo

Feeling like a quick laugh? Check out a vid my friend and I made about how to be a professional longboarders haha

Have a lovely evening all XO

Week 36 of 52 - Eve in the Garden of Eden

'Adam named her Eve, because she would become mother of all the living' -Genesis 3:20

I couldn't find a song that went with this post so i just decided to show you my two favorite songs this week - enjoy x

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This next one is a snip-it out of 'Warm Bodies' (amazing movie) the song I love is the song they play second...

Hope you enjoyed all this maddess, i nearly froze to death doing this one but i survived! 
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Week 35 of 52 - 70's Hippy (Janis Joplin)

 "I'm one of those regular weird people" - Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin was a 70's hippy, musician who played at the famous Woodstock Festival in 1969 - she was a wild woman with a unique voice. I tried to do a 'redo' picture of her here - what do you think? I could totally be her daughter right?

 "Don't compromise yourself. You are all that you've got" - Janis Joplin

I didn't use a Janis Joplin song because I couln't find one that I really liked and thought that it would go with this post. So I used these amazing group of men! This song is just the best, its so feel-good and relaxing haha
This post was really fun to do - thanks Edey darling for the great help! And Lia-jie for her perfect glasses :)

X O

Week 33 of 52 - Calm

She drew her breath, awaiting the water's comforting effect.
Gently her eye lids close, she crinkles up her cold nose.
Bent-over, her fingers rest upon the skirts of the pool,
her shivering reflection whispers 'get in you fool'.
Pressing her hands into the icy bricks, she lowers herself into the warm-kicks, of the water.
Carbon Dioxide escapes her lips heavily.
The soft warmth of steam kisses her face lovingly.
The calm water has such a magical air, it caresses her flowing hair.
Gently it absorbs into her skin, calming her deep within.
-R J King

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Ahhh this was exhasting to do! Well really the editing i did it all in such a mad rush...It doesn't really have a theme...I rushed so hard to find a song and i chose this one, i dont really know why, its just 'calming' i guess and plus it's one of my favorites. If you guys know of another song that could have worked please tell me!
These pics where taken at Goudini Spa, so the water was so lovely and warm, and everything else was freaken freezing!

Hope you like it all xo

Week 32 of 52 - African

"I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself" - Nelson Mandela

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Yeees i know its been really long since i last posted, since i've been away in the middle of cold South Africa with my family. That is where i've taken my last two Self Capture pictures (will be posting the other one tomorrow evening) I love South Africa! With all its beautiful weirdness! Freshly Ground is just great and this song has been my jam since i was like 10 ! 

 loves xo

Week 30 of 52 - Indian

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I've never posted this late before, I was sick so I didn't have to do it in the week. This was fun to do, except I hate Saris , they are the most uncomfortable outfit ever! They are so beautiful though, my respect for Indian women has grown, you guys are heroes walking in those beautiful colors...

This music video is just the best! These guys are hilarious! This song will get stuck in your head..

Thanks aunty Av for letting me use your sari ! 

Hope ya'll like it xo

Week 29 of 52 - The Artist

  Forever

By R J King

22\02\2011

Forever, isn't just a a word,

Forever, can be touched, seen, heard.

Forever, stands by your side,

Forever, is where eternity lies.

Forever, beats to the rhythm of your heart,

Forever, knows what all your deep secrets are.

Forever, is the key to life,

Forever, lasts even through the toughest fight.

Forever, opens up to the world with an ever lasting smile.

Forever, dreams your dream and runs your every mile.

Forever, is holding your hand tight,

Forever, shines through you with amazing light.

Forever, sings the song you never sang,

Forever, has your future written on the back of His hand.

Forever, helps you get up and stand.

Forever, has always loved you forever.

My song is Your song,

And You've sung it forever.

-R J King

 

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Hope you all enjoyed this weeks post, it's a little weird but this was all on the spur of the moment. Chocolates and Cigarettes is one of my strange favorite songs..

Thanks to Edes for the great help!

Shooting this was pretty funny, believe it or not but that graceful field is right next to a busy road, so people were driving past giving us weird looks, but twas fun.

I have been meaning to put copyright marks on my pictures but I just havn't gotten to it yet but that doesn't mean you can use my pictures for whatever, if you would like to use them please message me on my Self Capture page on facebook.

Have a lovely week

xo

Week 28 of 52 - Chasing The Rabbit (Alice In Wonderland)

“I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then.”
-Lewis Carrol , Alice In Wonderland  

 

“Do you think I've gone round the bend?"

"I'm afraid so. You're mad, bonkers, completely off your head. But I'll tell you a secret. All the best people are.”

- Lewis Carrol, Alice In Wonderland

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I made a video of Alice (me) running through the forest and such, more pictures are in it too, click the link below to watch it....

'Chasing The Rabbit' - Alice In Wonderland

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 Yes! I did Alice In Wonderland! I've been wanting to do this one for a while.... It was so much fun doing this one -editing and all. The film was very last minute I just happened to bring my video camera, so I was like, why not?! My mother helped me so very much with this all, thank you Joy- Joy. 

Hope you ladies and gentleman enjoyed this xo