LISA IS LOVIN’

Us minxes have A LOT of love for the self-indulgent loveliness that is Bedcrumb. And why wouldn’t we? Just look at this bee-freakin-youtiful new addition to their range – the Marlene Lipstick purse and Pocket Mirror Sets. These sassy li’l purses are your new handbag essential. The purse will store at least 2 lipsticks and comes complete with a matching pocket mirror to check your perfect pout. J’adore.

£15.95 www.bedcrumb.co.uk

Yay – it’s time for me to do my happy dance, issue 5 of Sugar Paper Zine is OUT NOW! 20 things to make and do (with a loose fast food theme) including: 3D cross stitch, burger cake recipe, knitted coasters, word search, crochet necklace, spells, papier mache, latch hook rug and much more. Comes with a make your own shrinking plastic keyring kit. PLUS: a colour in cover illustrated by Bunny Bissoux – yes!

£2.00 http://sugarpaper.bigcartel.com

This feature on one of my favourite websites: Yes and Yes. Go read it, it’s deffo kicked my butt.

I love nothing more than a li’l a bit of controversy and Indian author, Jaishree Misra, is the controversy go-to girl. Her first novel, based on the life of Rani Lakshimibai and set in 19th Century British India, was banned by the Uttar Pradesh state government in India, where there were riots to protest at the book, and an effigy of Jaishree was burned in the streets. For real.

Her latest novel, Secrets and Sins is a love story as well as a study of infidelity and has a Bollywood theme.

While at university, Riva Singh and Aman Khan had a passionate love affair. Despite their attraction, Riva rejected Aman for reliable Ben, who became her husband. Now Riva is a bestselling novelist and Aman is a Bollywood superstar. Seven years later, they are thrown together again at the Cannes film festival. Will they follow their heads or forsake everything they hold dear and follow their hearts?

LOVE. THIS. BOOK.

£6.29 www.amazon.co.uk

AIMEE IS LOVIN’

I blimmin’ LOVE this pictures from the ‘Jump’ exhibition, at the Lawrence Miller Gallery in NY. It features all sorts of famous people from Salvador Dali, Marilyn Monroe and even Richard Nixon, indulging in ‘Jumpology’ and has never been shown before. If you are heading to or are in Stateside, make sure you check them out, as the pictures by Philippe Halsman are only on display until July 1st.

I am dotty about this two piece from Ann Summers. Its retro with the nautical classic blue and red bow detail, and with a slick of red lipstick, its perfect for a spot of summer seduction. Bra and Knicker, 22.00/12.00 at AnnSummers.com

I didn’t end up going to the South of France last week, as the weather was so bad. However, I rebooked the night before and ended up in Ibiza, which was fab! I went to see Biffy Clyro and Bombay Bicycle Club at Ibiza Rocks, and had a (more) chilled Ibiza than ever before. I didn’t know much of Biffy before, but now I’m a complete convert- their band is so charismatic and rock ‘n’ roll-see pics above of them clamoring above the stage, and jumping into the pool! I also loved the lyrics, and this year I think Biffy, Friendly Fires, and my faves The Courteeners, will be the ones I listen to on my dock.

Well, I always knew I was onto a good thing, but apparently the fashion magazines have only just picked up that tea dresses are the summers hit. My wardrobe is full of them – vintage and high-street and they are pretty much my wardrobe staple. I blame it on having a fixation on old Hollywood movies. I have been a fan of Get Cutie prints for years, and this pretty bluebird printed dress, is something to dream for. Dress, 95.00 at www.getcutie.co.uk

Lastly, I am one of those girls that LOVES football, and I have had no choice- thanks, boi – to embrace the World Cup. I am excited to watch tonight’s match, but I hope we play better than last week – I forget how passionate and unfeminine I become when I am yelling at the TV! One thing though, and its an UN-LOVE – those blinkin’ horns sound like bees in my ears!