Thursday, 20 September 2012

Itchy City: Picture House East


Picture House East

itchy bristol picture house east restaurant
The Picture House East is perfect if you fancy a taste of the finer things in life. The decor is fresh yet plush and boasts a lovely large terrace. The food's rather good too. Itchy tucked into the pigeon breast for starters; tender and rich, it left us mouth-wateringly waiting for our main of pork belly. Itchy was somewhat surprised to receive a black pudding with our belly, but we suppose that serves us uncultured minions right for not understanding the meaning of 'boudin noir'. Our only complaint would be the strawberry and rhubarb crumble. Shallow and with a rubbish crumbly topping, it wasn't a patch on Mother Itchy's blackberry and apple favourite. This aside, a fantastic place to enjoy some posh nosh.
Laura Roberts
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Itchy City: Child of the Nineties?


Child of the Nineties?

5 nineties trends we must never revive.

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    Childhood is often accompanied by candyfloss feelings of nostalgia. Orcringe-worthy memories you’ve filed into the deepest, darkest recesses of your mind.

    “Did I really wear that?!”

    Yes, yes you did. It’s time to look back with Itchy to the 90’s fashions you’d rather forget...

    Buffalo Shoes
    They made you about a foot taller with their gravity-defying platform heel, and every girl wanted a pair. They weren’t cheap either; the sacrifice you had to make to actually own a pair was a solitary box shaped gift waiting underneath the Christmas tree. And nothing else. But it was so worth it to be able to stomp the streets in these Buffalo beauties.

    Skirt- Trousers
    Whatever possessed a designer to merge together two standalone garments into one very questionable item of clothing, Itchy will never know, but we thought we were the bees knees when we turned up to a year 6 disco in a pair of these bad boys. And with 90s pop sensations Steps leading the way by donning a few pairs, who could blame us?

    Jelly Shoes
    How could any 90’s kid not have lusted after a pair of these glitter-jelly-heeled sandals? Granted, they were hideously uncomfortable and made your feet sweat like you wouldn’t believe, but in a pair of these you felt like Cinderella in her glass slippers.  Jelly shoes even attempted a comeback in Spring 2010 with celebrity fashionistas such as Anne Hathaway rocking the trend.  This was understandably short-lived and jelly shoes returned to the 90s, suitably ashamed of themselves.

    Adidas Poppers 
    Whilst nowadays Itchy wouldn’t be seen dead anywhere (bar the gym) in any manner of sportswear, the 90s were a very different story. Led by Sporty Spice high-kicking her way into high fashion, the three stripe tracksuit was thrust into the limelight and became the must-have item for girls and boys alike. These trousers brought a whole new meaning to “ripping your clothes off” and became ammunition for a game of who could “pop” whom, exposing adolescent legs not yet accustomed to the joys of fake tan and shaving.

    Shag Bands
    The naughty fashion accessory craze.  Like the Katy Perry of the Pop world, it looks innocent enough on the outside. These rubber bands adorned the arms of 90s kids in a variety of colours and you NEVER told your mum and dad what all the fuss was about. Of course the rumours behind the bands suggested that if you were to break the bracelet you had to, ahem, well the name speaks for itself...

    Laura Roberts

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    Itchy City Opa Review


    Opa

    itchy Bath Opa Bar exterior
    Just a few minutes' walk (or stumble, depending on where your heading) from Bath Spa train station lies the underground taverna Opa. Popular with couples, the low, intimate candlelight provides the perfect ambience for loved-up partners. However, the sultry atmosphere may prove too much for the first date and not-sure-if–you're-that-keen pair. So choose wisely. Drinks are fairly priced and the cocktail list extensive. The bar somewhat loses its classy, chilled vibe around 10 when it transforms into a club and starts blaring out Pitbull. But hey, nowhere's perfect. Apparently they also serve authentic Meze but we didn't get that far. After all, eating's cheating.
    Laura Roberts

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    Thursday, 19 April 2012

    Back to Black

    The A-listers channeled their inner dark angel’s at this years VMA’s, with deliciously dark tones ruling the red carpet. Ok, so it may not be the most fashion-forward trend of the moment, but nobody can deny the timeless elegance (and trusty faithfulness!) of the LBD. A fabulous black dress is a great investment as it’s not a faddy trend that will fall off the fashion radar quicker than the time it takes you to have the overwhelming urge to punch Jedward in the face when they appear on your TV screens.  And these celebs look anything but dull, each choosing to add a unique touch to their LBD’s.

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    Britney is in great shape at the moment and this Moschino sequinned dress is the perfect way to showcase her fab new figure. If only the dress was a touch longer and the less said about those Gina patent peep-toes boots the better. Not only are they hideous but they also make her calves look a lot more shapely than they really are.
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    Rocking a broken foot like only Jessie J can, one of Brit School’s finest exports pairs her fancy crutches and intricately detailed cast with a bejewelled black leotard.
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    For a woman with such lovely taste in fashion, it beggars believe as to why Selena Gomez’s taste in men is so…off the mark. Anyway, Selena looks gothically gorgeous in this Julien Macdonald number. Teamed with gold pumps and understated hair-the perfect combination for the dramatic dress.
    Want your own affordable unique LBD? Then head on over to Tellusfashion. This classic Little Black Dress is a timeless design made from Jacquard fabric from designer Sovacolletion. If you want to stand out from the crowd then make like Jessie J and get your hands on this Daly Opaque from Eyola. Customise and bejewel it up and you’ll have a look ready to rival the A-list!
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    Bell Sleeved Beauty

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    Do not worry Tellusfashion followers, I haven’t been utterly spellbound by Harry Potter mania…As featured in the Fall 2011 collections from Tracy Reese and Elie Tahari,  bell sleeves are the newest celebrity trend but we’re not talking the kind of sleeves worn by Merlin, Maid Marion or the dodgy outfits lurking at the bottom of your fancy dress box. No, the bell sleeves as worn by the A-list beauties are delicate and dreamy, just take this lot for inspiration…

    mage courtesy of Zimbio Jennifer Hudson performed in Central Park wearing a Givenchy bell-sleeved white blouse with sheer black shoulders tucked into a full volume high-waisted black flare skirt. She finished her monochrome look with red popping Mary-Jane heels.

    Lily Allen’s made like Kate Middleton and wore not one but two wedding gowns on her big day earlier this summer. The incredible empire-waisted Chanel gown designed by Karl Lagerfield featured sheer bell sleeves adding to the romance of the dress.
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    Kate Moss looks the picture of happiness on her wedding eve earlier this month. Her aqua vintage gown with flowing skirt and bell sleeves created a 70′s hippy princess look although I’m not sure on the crushed velvet Tabitha Simmons boots, a pair of embellished flats would have added a gorgeously laid-back glamorous twist to the look.
    Want to get your own unique take on the trend? Then head on over to Tellusfashion and check out this Button up Blouse with Draped Pleated Sleeves. Designed by Nai, brains behind the brand Nadia Ivanova creates “wearable conceptual fashion with story line.” Perfect for work or play, team the blouse with a brooch detail necklace and a tight-fitting pencil skirt or pair of cigarette pants to balance the volume of the sleeves and a look that screams ladylike chic. Check out  Ngone Creations,  for more intricately detailed pieces of jewellery like the brooch detail necklace.
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    Heavy Metal

    All things metallic have been huge this season giving easy, wearable glamour to summer pieces. The best way to wear this stand-out look is to work one key piece paired with an otherwise casual ensemble for a look that will get you noticed for all the right reasons. (Not because you look like a christmas turkey wrapped in tin foil ready for a roasting). If you’re rocking a metallic dress then keep your accessories, shoes and make-up minimal, but if you’re not quite ready to embrace all things shiny then get your metallic fix from statement jewellery and shoes.

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    Take actress Emma Roberts for example: she shines (literally) in this metallic gold leather Miu Miu dress, pairing it with simple suede black Prada Mary Janes and a black Prada clutch. This isn’t the first time this year that metallics have proven a hit on the red carpet. Way back in February both Selena Gomez and Jennifer Lopez hit the Grammy’s in dazzling metallic frocks, Selena in a slinky J.Mendel gown and Jlo in a thigh skimming silver Emilio Pucci number. Jlo even put two fingers up to the style rules and went head-to-toe metallic pairing her mini with metallic jewelled clutch, shoes and some serious bling…


    Want to get your own slice of shiny action from super talented up and coming designers? I thought as much, so head over to Tellusfashion and check out this amazing Metallic Grey Dress. Team this dramatic knitted dress with simple clutch and court shoes for a simply dazzling look. Designed by Ekaterina Kukhareva, a talented knitwear designer. Want to work the metallic trend but want something a bit more subtle? Then take a look at this statement Gunmetal necklace from Anathema Designs. Designer Sian explains how her jewellery designs “attempts to show how everyday or broken or even ‘ugly’ materials and items can be transformed into something special and beautiful.”
    Looks like metallic mania is here to stay. Tellus, What do you think of the trend…?
    Laura
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