5 Fandom Friday - Favourite Fandom Phrases

A quick last minute entry for some of my fandom phrases I count resist as I'm forever spouting lines from films or TV these are just some of my favourites at the moment.

1. The Big Bang Theory

This whole show is full of funny quips and one liners. This is the quote I use most often when I'm answering to the phone to my sister. She loves it......... No she doesn't.

2. Sherlock

My favourite phrase from Sherlock. I use it with annoying regularity! Anytime a coincidence is mentioned with in a 50 ft radius of me.


3. Doctor Who

Any worth while journey starts with a loud cry of ALLONS-Y! You know it's true.

4. Pride

I couldn't fit the entire script for Pride in the little picture. When Jackie, Vicki and I talk I'd say 60% of the conversation is peppered with Pride quotes and on our recent trip to London we pretty much just communicated in quote form.

5. New Girl

Most often heard when enjoying a refreshing alcoholic beverage with my ladies. We all love Jess and her kooky ways. This latest season is the best so far! Shut it down!

Thanks to the Megan at The Nerdy Girlie and Kristin at Super Space Chick for starting all the fun. I have enjoyed getting back in on the Fndom 5 action!

Much love
Charlie xx

Nerdy Birthday Wishlist!

I've seen a few blogs with wish lists on and I thought they looked fun! As August is my birthday month it seemed like the perfect opportunity to share some of the lovely things I have been lusting after lately.... 

Deathly Hallows Necklace.

As pretty big Potterhead it shames me to say I have no Deathly Hallows themed jewellery. I would love a classic and simple necklace to jazz up any of my Harry Potter cosplays. I have a lovely yellow dress that's just waiting to be a Luna cosplay with the addition of this necklace from Lumos Accessories on Etsy.

12th Doctor Earrings. 

I 100% need these for the Doctor Who Festival in November! They are perfection. Look at his grumpy face! I love how one has the Sonic Screwdriver ready for action. Check out all the other wonderful nerdy accessories there are at http://nerdybutstillgirly.com

Galaxy print dress.

I am OBBSESSED by galaxy print. I love it deeply with all my heart. I want it on my person at all times. I adore this made to order dress by Cyanidekissx on Etsy. I think I look at it daily. But seriously though. Look at all the pretty! 

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1.

Ok so I'll admit this is so I can feed my ever growing crush on Fitz. I mean who doesn't love a man with a large..... Brain. Talk nerdy to me Leo! 

Rivers of London - Graphic Novel

I am a bit behind the times since I just discovered one of my favourite book series is being made into graphic novels. This pleases me enormously. Hopefully I can persuade my nerdy ladies to let me go to Forbidden Planet when we are in London..... Pretty please Vicki and Jackie?! *Smiles sweetly* 

Agent Carter Funko Pop

She would make a wonderful addition to my small (Loki and Buffy) Funko Pop! collection. I adore Agent Carter and all that she stands for! It's only right that she have a little shrine! 

Anyway! Do you know any good handmade, Etsy or nerdy shops I should check out? Do you make any geeky items! Let me know I'd love to check it out! Happy August Geeks!! 

Much love 

Charlie xx

OOTD - Hogwarts House: Slytherin

Third in the series of outfits inspired by the colours and crests of the different Hogwarts houses. I'm really enjoying this little challenge I have set myself I hope you are too!  

Next up is Slytherin. I wanted this outfit to have a bit of attitude. A little bit cool and edgy. I hope it comes across. 

First up make up. I debated going dark smokey eyes and dark lips. Giving my look a punk feel but I couldn't resist bringing in the house colours of green and silver with my eyeliner. I kept the rest of my make up nice and neutral so the colour on my eyes would pop! 

The colours of my outfit were grey (instead of silver), green and black. Love these jeans they are the perfect way to introduce a big block of green to my outfit. Different shades of grey and textures adding a bit of interest to the outfit. 

Have I mentioned I love the colour of these jeans?! I opted for my grey pumps today as it was too warm for my leather boots. 

Everyone knows for instant cool simply add leather jacket and sunglasses! Ta dah! Ok I haven't mastered a super cool pout I'm just more of a cheesy grin kinda girl. 

So here is the complete outfit. Easy, cool and casual Slytherin Pride! I hope you like it! If you don't my father will hear about this. 

Much love 

Charlie x 

5 Fandom Friday - Fictional Vehicles I'd like to Travel In

Oh I have very much been looking forward to this 5 Fandom Friday! Here is my list for you to peruse and hopefully enjoy!

1. The TARDIS

My number one choice. Every single time. All of time and space where do I want to go?! EVERYWHERE. It's every Whovians dream!

2. The Hogwarts Express

Because if I was travelling on this to means I got my letter and I'm off to learn how to witchcraft and wizzardry!!

3. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Because I want to drive round singing the song! All together..... Oh you pretty Chitty Bang Bang, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we love you..... Sorry if it's in your head now. Also it's a boat and flies all in all a pretty sweet ride!

4. The Helicarrier

It's a bad ass vehicle and because the Avengers are on it of course!! Also I might find Loki on board too which wouldn't be so bad would it really! 

5. James Bond's Aston Martin.

Ok so I realise this is not a fictional vehicle. Aston Martin's do exist BUT as a huge petrol head I had to include the sexiest of all cars ever to be made ever. Fact. Synonymous with style, grace and utter class Aston Martin make beautiful cars for the worlds sexiest spy to drive and occasionally blow up. It does make me sad when they damage the cars. 

This was a really fun list to do I loved it! I hope you enjoyed it too! Thank you as always to the ever so lovely Megan from The Nerdy Girlie and Kristin from Super Space Chick for starting the 5 Fandom Friday fun. 

Much love 

Charlie x

5 Fandom Friday: Things I Bought At A Convention

Right so here's the deal-io I went to my first convention in April this year! At which I bought 2 things apart from pictures and autographs. So this will be an interesting 5 Fandom Friday where I see what I can hunt out to be kinda sorta linked to this topic...... Let's start with the easy ones! 

1. Baker Street Oyster Card Holder.

So my first con was Sherlocked in April. I loved it and you can read all about my adventures here. It was an epic experience. I bought myself a new Oyster card holder because I needed to keep my old one safe because I got Arthur Darvill (Clang - excuse me while I pick up that name I dropped) to sign it when I bumped into him in London. 

2. Sherlocked Mug

I got this for my husband who is a very patient and understanding creature who smiles and nods when I geek out about something. And I return the favour when he is talking sport! But technically I bought it so it can totally make the list. 

3. Afternoon with Mark Gatiss Signed Poster.

Last November Vicki and I attended a fundraiser for London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard. It was a hilarious QnA session hosted by the delightful Mr Gatiss. At the interval these lovely autographed posters were on sale to raise more money for LLGS. It was a brilliant afternoon and I'd highly recommend going if they do another one.

 

4. My buttons.

Ok so these were bought at a con on my behalf.... That counts right?! My gorgeous Internet and now real life gal pal Jackie bought me these lovely button badges from Wizard World In Philadelphia. Now they have pride of place on my back pack! 

5. Olivier Awards Pencil.

Ok now I'm really stretching the boundaries of this Fandom 5..... But last April I attended the Olivier Awards which I really must blog about one day! It was a truly magical experience. So glamorous I was in heaven! Anyway they had a little shop in Covent Garden where I bought some little souvenirs including this pencil. That counts as merch right?!

Phew I made it! Just about! I hope you enjoyed reading my list of things that sort of count as things I bought at a Convention. Thank you as always to the ever so lovely Megan from The Nerdy Girlie and Krisin from Super Space Chick for starting the 5 Fandom Friday fun. 

Much love 

Charlie x

OOTD - Hogwarts House: Hufflepuff

Second in the series of outfits inspired by the colours and crests of the different Hogwarts houses. I was really pleased with how well received my Ravenclaw outfit was. Thank you for all your lovely comments.

Next up is Hufflepuff. I wanted this outfit to be simple with lots of fun accessories to bring across the character of a Hufflepuff. 

I went for block colours of yellow blouse and black skinny jeans. The colours of Hufflepuff are so striking I didn't want to use a pattern. Plus I wanted to use a lot of accessories and didn't want to make it too over powering. 

Hufflepuff is the most inclusive of the Hogwarts houses, I wanted to show this in my outfit. As each of the houses is associated with one of the four elements and I decided to use different pieces of jewellery to link to each element.

I wore a Rose Quartz necklace to represent Earth and Hufflepuff. A shell bracelet to represent Water and Slytherin. Feather earrings to represent Air and Ravenclaw. A sun ring to represent Fire and Gryffindor.

I added extra bracelets and rings to complete my look. 

I kept the make up very day time and natural. Hardworking Hufflepuffs have little time for fancy make up! 

So here is the look all together. Let me know what you think of my Hufflepuff look! 

Much love

Charlie x 

OOTD - Hogwarts Houses: Ravenclaw

This is the first in the series of outfits inspired by the colours and crests of the different Hogwarts houses. It's a project I've wanted to do for a while and now I've had the chance to get it organised! Hogwarts Crest from http://geijvontaen.deviantart.com/art/Hogwarts-Crest-373131825

My first outfit is a cute summery day look. I wanted to keep it preppy and smart, so a studious Ravenclaw can go straight from the library to lunch with the girls. Ravenclaw Crest from http://pottermore.wikia.com/wiki/File:Ravenclaw_Crest_1.png

Starting with my make up I am wearing blue eyeliner and bronze shimmer in keeping with Ravenclaw colours! 

For my outfit I have got a navy blue denim skirt and light blue blouse with a bird pattern to echo the crest. They aren't Eagles but I get points for birds right! 

To bring a bronze element into my outfit I added a statement necklace and cuff. I actually own any bronze jewellery and I'm a blogger on a budget. I've seen some stunning bronze necklaces on Etsy and as much as I love them I can't afford new jewellery at the moment. So I cheated a bit and used my antique gold. So shhhh don't tell anyone. 

And here is my complete outfit. 

I hope you like it and keep an eye out for my next house oufit post.

Much love

Charlie x