OOTD - International Women's Day

Today I'm celebrating International Women's Day.

I'm so so lucky to live in a country where I'm not excluded from education. I have a voice, a vote, I can stand up and be counted. There are always improvements to be made as we try and reach I higher standards for future generations of women but all in all I'm lucky. 

So this outfit is dedicated to all of my brilliant, intelligent, beautiful,  strong, powerful sisters. We are all wonderful women. 

Much love

Charlie x

We are all Wonder Women image from: http://sarahsatrun.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/we-are-all-wonder-women.html?m=1

5 Fandom Friday - Favorite Snacks/Drinks To Consume While Blogging

Ah food and drink two of my very favourite things! 

1. My all time favourite snack to be consumed anywhere is a Peanut Butter Kit Kat Chunky. Mmmmmm sweet salty heaven. 

2. I have a bad fizzy pop addiction. I know they are hideous for my teeth and waist line but they are so darn delicious! The king of all these is Dr Pepper. 

3. Apple and Peanut Butter. Is my snack of choice if I'm attempting to eat healthy and my sweet tooth needs satisfying. My favourite apples are Pink Lady's the most sophisticated of the apples.

4. If I a writing up an outfit of the day post on a Saturday night I will also be enjoying a Crabbies Alcoholic Ginger Beer. Refreshing and delicious! 

5. If I am writing up a post on a Sunday evening I'll be enjoying Cookie Dough deliciousness from my buddies Ben & Jerry! 

So as you can see I am a blogger with a major sweet tooth. Chocolate is an excellent motivational tool for me so if you ever need me to do you a favour bring me a Chunk Kit Kat and your wish is my command!! 

Much Love

Charlie x

OOTD - Reggie & Ray - Pride

This weekend my cosplay is celebrating the release of Pride on DVD in the UK! I'm super excited for the arrival of mine in the post tomorrow.

It really is a beautiful British film with a wonderful cast, Andrew Scott, Imelda Staunton, Bill Nighy, Ben Schnetzer and George MacKay to name but a few.

The true story of how a group of lesbian and gay activists form an unlikely alliance with striking miners from South Wales. I laughed. I cried. I cried and laughed simultaneously! It is a brilliant film and comes with a hearty recommendation. 

My first cosplay from Pride are the co-ordinated cuties Reggie and Ray! 

The best thing about creating this cosplay was I didn't buy anything new for it. I really loved rummaging around my wardrobe and figuring out what would work!

Saturday was Reggie. Navy V-Neck sweater and blue bird patterned blouse. 

Sunday is Ray. Cream V-Neck sweater and horse patterned blouse. 

Loved cosplaying these guys. If I had a Prider chum who lived closer we'd be Reggie and Ray together! More Pride outfits on the way. I need to dig out my hair crimpers if I'm going to do a Steph cosplay!

"To have a friend you never new existed. Well, that's the best feeling in the world." Victory to the Miners!

Much love

Charlie x

OOTD - Jim from IT - Sherlock

This outfit is dedicated to the biggest Scottie I know. She is flying from Canada to Ireland tomorrow to watch the delightful and ever so talented Andrew Scott perform Seawall as part of Dublin Theatre Festival. Needless to say she is very excited so Jackie this ones for you! 

I have paired a grey V neck t-shirt with a long chain. Jim's chain is tucked in but mine is too pretty to tuck in! But you get the same effect! 

In the The Great Game Sherlock deduces that Jim is gay. This is due in part to him having the top of his underwear on show. Now. I love cosplay but I'm not going to start displaying my pants! I have solved this problem by wearing a lime green belt to echo the colour of Jim's underwear and you get the stripe of colour in the right place to.

For my accessories I'm wearing a black cuff instead of a watch and I have made a little bracelet in the same colour as the belt with a little computer charm.

I have been planning this outfit for a little while and waiting for all the components to arrive in the post. I'm really pleased with how the cosplay has turned out! I hope you like it Jackie. Safe travels and tell Andrew I said "Hiiiiiiiiiiii" 

Much love

Charlie x

OOTD - Hawkeye

Today my outfit is inspired by Hawkeye in Avengers Assemble. I love Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton and I was feeling a little kick ass today so I thought this would be perfect!

I have picked up on the colour from Hawkeyes suit. Black and Maroon. 

I'm wearing my maroon jeans and faithful black boots I use in many a cosplay. These and my leather jacket are used in countless outfits!

My top is a black tunic. If the weather was warmer I'd have a sleeveless top on to echo Hawkeye's but brrrrrr it's too chilly for that. 

Accessories for today are my lovely sparkly maroon scarf. I may be an ass kicking avenger but you know I still need to sparkle! I'm am a girl after all. 

I made my arrow bracelet using waxed cotton thread and a charm. I'm super proud of how it turned out. You can't be Hawkeye without an arrow! The colours I used are inspired by the Hawkeye's uniform in the Marvel comics! There will be a Happy Little How To coming soon!

I hope you like my casual cosplay Hawkeye. Any suggestions for future cosplay please get in touch and let me know. 

Much Love 

Charlie x

Tom's Spirit Week - Loki Day

In between dance classes today I met up with my friend Jo who is getting married in October, Myself and Hannah are bridesmaids. We had an impromptu dress trying session. Jo found a beautiful dress! While she was getting changed from one beautiful dress into another Hannah and I took this opportunity to try on tiaras and eat all the free chocolates. Lots of mischief to be had in wedding dress shops.

To round off Loki Day splendidly I'm enjoying a Thor and Avenger movie marathon, just lovely.

Ta Dah!

Happy Loki Day my lovelies 

Much Love

Charlie x

5 Fandom Friday - Favourite Funko Pop Figures

I don't own any Funko Pop figures YET. I only recently discovered there adorable existence. The more I look at them, the more I love them and want to buy them ALL! So any of my friends or family reading this should consider this my Birthday list! I know, I know it's not until August. 

First up is Loki! It's Loki Day as part of Tom's Spirit Week so it would be an affront to the God of Mischief if he wasn't top of the list. 

Well she's practically perfect in everyway! Who wouldn't want a Mary "Funko" Poppins. 

Next is Wonder Woman. Simply I love her and this is adorable. 

Buffy was my first girl crush I wanted to be her soooooo badly. I am still I love with this show. So a Buffy Funko Pop is really a necessity! 

Lastly is Funko Pop Smaug! Look at his adorable dragon face! 

So I look forward to receiving these for my birthday! Thanks in advance! Hahah

Much Love 

Charlie x