Miss B's Guide for Girls

shameless self promotion.

2009-11-05T00:10:00.003Z

'ello my bebes.
what's cracking? so its been a bit since i've updated, sorry about the empty promises to revive the blog. we couldn't come up with a name and things fell flat.
but yeah. as the title suggests, i'm here to self promote.

i got a tumblr, db, lb, da.
follow me and shit.
SALLY SLYTHERIN - http://nettemarie.tumblr.com/

ANYWAY!
you should watch my friend nat.
NAT'S BLOGSPOT - http://adrenalinefashion.blogspot.com/
she's pretty rad.

A Grand Day Out

2009-06-17T14:52:00.004+01:00

Saturday, the girls of Benenden travelled off to Chartwell, where (most of them) were forced to spend an hour or so admiring the late, great Winston Churchill's home.

I personally loved it - it's beautiful and they have glass Coke bottles in the Dispatch Box. What more could I ask for?

After our little tour, we all set off for Tunbridge Wells for an hour's worth of retail therapy.

An hour is very little time for a group of girls who haven't shopped for weeks and in the midst of exams, but we made it work.

We invaded Topshop for a good half hour before making our way off to Bean where I had an insanely sweet, and slightly sickening chocolate milkshake. YUMMM.

Last minute HMV invasion proved tres useful as I got myself two HUGE tshirts - 1 Back to the Future top and 1 Mighty Boosh top. YAY.
I'm going to cut them up and make them better, more streamlined, less retarded looking, etc.
:D Happy happy days.

-x Netty

Revamp

2009-06-15T10:20:00.002+01:00

Hi kids.
After a lot of thought, Siena and I have decided to scrap Miss-B's and create a whole new, better blog.
And whilst you don't KNOW that you are secretly helping and basically the cause of this drastic move, that is precisely the reason why we are doing this. Nobody's reading, and we're going to fucking well make a better blog :D
Pardon my french.
(Ha. I actually wrote an entire post in french the other day and scrapped it. It's floating in my drafts somewhere)
Aims for the new blog - a hell of a lot more blogs, more pocket friendly fashion fresh off the catwalk AND the high street for kids our age with our allowances :D, more focus on music and edgy urban lurve (Siena isn't on board with this yet but it'll happen)
Now all we need is a name and readers.

Contenders for the blog name areeee:
alltherage.
cosmic russian dolls. <-- this has already been vetoed but I can't remember any of the other names.

Allrighty.
PEEEACE.
-x Netty

O Sister, Where Art Thou?

2009-06-11T17:49:00.004+01:00

In an attempt to revive this dying blog, I'm going to start posting again as much as possible - even though we don't have readers.

PEOPLE OF THE INTERWEBS, COME READ THIS PLEASE.

I hope it works.
Exam week is upon us and yet I spent the whole day in bed pondering life and listening to Owl City. Why, do you ask? Because I have too much free time and I only have 3 more subjects to be examined on and THEY'RE NOT TILL SATURDAY! TODAY IS THURSDAY!

As well as simply writing this to escape from writing essays and also because I actually love this blog and found it amazingly fun to natter on like I am now, I'm trying to apply for lookbook.nu, my favourite website at the mo. It's full of beautiful people dressing up in beautiful clothes and striking beautiful poses in beautiful photos. And I'm going to eat them.

I'm joking, don't worry. No - lookbook.nu is an exclusive invite and application only institution and in the application all candidates have to include a link to their blog or website. That's all dandy, right? I mean - I do co-write this blog.
OH NO, WAIT. I HAVEN'T POSTED SINCE DECEMBER! THE START OF DECEMBER! I heard you swear. Or maybe it was me. Both of us? Swearing in sync.

How can my application be approved when my reference is 6 months out of date? IT CAN'T! AND THAT'S THE TRUTH. So I'm going to try and get Siena to start blogging as well and perform a rather late blog resuscitation.

And since I am constantly, forever, updating and cramming my laptop with pages stolen from stylefinder and asos, net-a-porter and modcloth - I might as well present what you (so that's..nobody) have been missing for the past six months. Vive la blog!

-x Netty

Sweet Child O' Mine

2008-12-01T15:27:00.009Z

HELLO THERE.

As some of you may know, Sien (..-sien) and I were the happy attendees at last weekend's shopping trip to Bluewater. (well. yesterday.)

And whilst I did not purchase copious amounts as I wished (freaking English sizes), I DID buy an amaazing charcoal gray Guns 'N Roses tee :)

I think fate was on mon side, as I was in Zavvi beforehand and lusting after the G&R tee, but the sleeves had scalloped hems (ew) and it was 20 quid. Not to mention it was bloody small. I don't like wearing shirts that are actually my size (as Sien knows), so they have to be at least 10s. After leaving the tshirt in a gloomy cloud, we meandered into New Look and Cloz spotted a G&R shirt, minus the gross hems and a whole 8 quid! THAT'S LIKE 100 HONG KONG DOLLARS.

So I'm a happy bunny :)

It's oh so comfy (oversized tees rule) and I've already thought of a million things to wear with it. Lo and behold, the great tshirt:

I LOVE it. Wore it yesterday w/ shiny black leggins, a long black cardi and a leather jacket on top. Crazy layering is acceptable in this weather :)

Now - I'm going to post some more goodies from la trip du shopping: Voila. The gorgeous, coveted 50's-esque Topshop lips dress in the wrong size :( whilst I may like oversized tees, one cannot get away with an oversized, corseted and cupped dress. Not when it looks like that. Sadly there was only one left, and it was a 10. At 45 pounds, it's such a bargain, and anyone who has the chance to buy it (there are a few floating around on eBay), I urge you to buy it. NOW. Because it is beautiful.

Les chaussures! THE Mary Janes. 55 quid from Topshop's JUICE section. Unfortunately the store we went to didn't stock size 3s. And yes. My feet are tiny. Get over it. (Haha..Kinderella - Sien, you know what I'm talking about) Now for those who know what I'm like, you've probably realised that I have an unhealthy obsession with Mary Janes. Especially black suede ones with a low bar and a mid heel. Or the green ones from Penelope. Haha.

More to come...

-x Netty

The HAWT List

2008-11-29T17:31:00.015Z

I don't know about you, but I find underwear shopping both the most satisfying and the most fun thing ever! So I was mooching about in Bluewater and have decided on this: The short list of the BEST underwear, ranging from the cheap and cheerful, to the pricey and perfect!

1. M&S Ceriso Coquet Jacquard Basque- £25.00:
This little beauty is super cute and fun, but still sexy as hell! I love the pattern, and the shape fits nicely and prettily!It's really feminine and makes you feel great when you're wearing it!

2. La Senza Pure Luxury Velvet Rope- £25.00:
Don't be put off by the name- Velvet Rope (no idea...)- this is one of the most gorgeous bras in the store, and it's really comfortable and pretty- and almost invisible under shirts!

3. La Senza Glam & Sexy Ra Ra Dot Bra- £18.00
This baby is sexy and flirtatious- just like us girls! It's kinda heavily padded, and not the most comfortable, but for short periods of time, it gets fab results *winks...*. The matching pants however, are awesome! I love the fit, and they make your butt look tiny!

4. Calvin Klein Underwear Lace Colourblock Balconnet Bra- £28.00:
I don't know about you, but for me, you cannot go wrong with Calvin Klein. Every bra fits perfectly, and they are so comfortable I could wear mine for days! I think the colour of this bra is really charming, and everyone knows matching underwear makes your day go better!

5. Intimissimi Balconet Demi Bra- £28.00:
Cool and comfortable, this is the cute bra for the sporty girl! I'm loving the cool colours- heather brown and pale grey with pale pink lace trim. I haven't worn this one, but I have other Intimissimi bras and they are so comfortable I wore them to death! Only problem? They do come up small.

6. Stella McCartney Knickers of the Week- £125 for 7:
With beautifully embroidered days of the week on the front of these little lacy panties, they make either a fabulous gift or a fun treat for yourself! I'm loving the flowers embroidered on Monday's pair, and Thursday's pair are so pretty!

7. Victoria's Secret Pink 'Most Popular' T-Shirt Bra- $28.50-$34.50:
I handed my cash over in an instant for this bra- I don't think I possess a comfier bra, or one that looks as good on! It comes in nine different colours, including the classic pink stripe, and three different spot colours! And, the best part is, there are hundreds of different pants to match any colour you choose!

8. Mimi Holliday Polka Petrus Bra and Knicker Set- £76.00
This Mimi Holliday underwear set is cute and fun- the ties at the side are perfect for secret trysts... Not that we're into those... :) The bra is über comfy and the knickers are fabulous! Recommended to me by my friend Jessie- THANK YOU HONEY!

9. Agent Provocateur Minnie Bra- £75.00
THIS is the most comfortable bra I have EVER worn, and although pricey, it is a fabulous investment. My philosophy? Look great on the inside, look great on the outside! All of the AP underwear is fabulous for special occasions, or if you have the resources, every day!!!

So, here ends the shortlist- But I leave thou with advice from the underwear GODS, Joseph Corre (Vivienne Westwood's son) and Serena Rees, creators of Agent Provocateur.

"When bra-buying, go for the best quality you can afford, and treat it with respect.
Also, enjoy your lingerie, let it poke out under outfits- a hint (just a hint...) of cleavage and a ribboned strap is sexy! Good Luck!"

Featherbrain!

2008-11-29T17:23:00.004Z

I was simply mooching around on the internet, and came across these gorgeous headbands by Etsy. I don't know what you guys are asking for christmas, but I want one of these:-

Calloway:

Simone:

And the Gillespie:

My personal favourite is Gillespie- but what can I say- they're gorgeous, and it can't be long until these start cropping up everywhere! Birds of a feather... xxx

Finds of the Day: High Class

2008-11-29T17:02:00.002Z

Okay, so you guys probably know by now that I spend FAR too much time on Net-A-Porter, but I've decided to give you the rundown of my favourite pieces now!

Above is my favourite jumper right now- the anchor has a touch of summery quirkiness, and I love the length- it's über flattering! The colour is sweet, and although I'm not crazy about what Net-A-Porter put it with, it would look great with skinnies and heels for a glammed up slouchy look!

Newcomer Richard Nicholl debuted his first collection three years ago at LFW. Now, he has released a range of minidresses, and this is my favourite piece! The colour is beautiful, and the buttons on the back are so neat!

Now I'm not sure about you, but I love this Marc by Marc Jacobs top- it's perfect for those days when you can't really be bothered, but want to look good! A lazy Saturday evening in at home, or just out and about, this is sure to make you look like you put more of an effort into your outfit than you actually did!

Finds of the Day: High Street

2008-11-29T16:39:00.004Z

I know it's getting colder outside, and the light is kinda fading, so here are some fabulous coloured coats to light up your night!

Above is a double breasted coat from New Look. It's fun and short, and flattering for both skinny and us normal girls! All the coats I managed to find were red, but this was the best one of the selection, for both it's colour and shape!

This is a little fun one- Red suede anyone? Now, I know it isn't practical, but isn't it cute! With second-skin jeans, and boots or higher than high heels, this would have rock chick meets city slick all over it!

Then there's the surprising wild-card from M&S. It's not the coolest of the cool, but I like the colour purple. Unfortch the sleeves are gross- not for the faint of hearted, I assure you... xxx

Colour Me Outrageous - The Skinny Jean

2008-11-28T19:53:00.010Z

Oh WOWW. Look at these gorgeous serpent patterned lounge sweatpants/cigarette pants/stretch skinnies :)
$186 USD from the chornicles of never line at oaknyc.com

I'm going to indulge my patterned trousers fetish for you fellow trews lovers..

Jeremy Scott Loves Ksubi Checkerboard Jeans

Giraffe patterned jeans! I found these on blackbird17.blogspot.com (the ONLY picture of giraffe print trousers I found on the internet! I must be special) - but of course mine are better, being stretchy and skinny. Slightly less yellow, too...I should post a piccie of mine. They're hot :D

I FUCKING LOVE TRIPP NYC! I actually want all the jeans. I kid you not. Their new collections (above) have me salivating. But I thought it was quite funny that I have all the colours of the jeans rainbow (apart from orange, but the shade of my yellow jeans are kind of a mix of the collection's orange and yellow skinnies. Well, I'm not complaining..)

When I'm rich and famous I buying all of these. BELIEVE IT.

-x Netty

P.S. Sorry about the crappy Tripp pics, blogspot sizings are ridiculous - it is the size 0 model of the blogging world.

Finds of the Day: High Street

2008-11-27T14:50:00.007Z

AAAHHHH. I am in LOVE with these very high heels from Topshop- they come in royal blue, bottle green and a very royal red! Perfect for dressing up an LBD or as a little bit of character with trousers!

Also loving:-

Topshop short prom skirt- Awesome for events and christmas-time dates! The pleats are flattering and make your legs look sky-high!

Hilfiger Denim sequinned dress- heavier than you- BUT WAYYY cute! I love the bronze-y colour, and little sequins look so much better on girls of ahem. ample. figure!

CREME DE LA CREPE!

2008-11-27T14:15:00.005Z

Now girls, I don't mean to excite you, but my favourite crêperie, Crème de la Crêpe has opened up in my home-from-home, Covent Garden. My picks from the menu? Nutty Professor (Nutella, Skippy), Fired Up (Pastrami, Mozzarella, Rocket) and The French Kiss (Dark Chocolate, Grand Marnier, Sugar). With their cute names, and even cuter wait staff, this little place is heaven for the sweet-toothed girl, and you can eat there for under a tenner! Good luck getting a seat there now the secret is out... xxx

Cocktails of the Week: Candy Floss Martini

2008-11-26T13:50:00.004Z

So, to indulge in my sweet tooth, and my INSANE love for Candy Floss, Vodka and Malibu, I found the perfect cocktail EVER.

See right, the most beautiful cocktail ever to grace this site. Containing a dash of Malibu, some P.I.N.K vodka, some Diet Coke (Don't ask...), Grenadine and Popping Candy, one pours the little jug over the glass of Candy Floss, and it dissolves perfectly- It's really pretty to watch!!!

And another- The Peartini.
A favourite of mine, the Peartini involves shaking Pear Grey Goose, Malibu and Dry Vermouth together, and garnishing with a slither of pear- ice cold! It's sweet, but bitter- delicious!

Vintage Academe- Top Finds!

2008-11-25T20:16:00.008Z

Okay, so you might've already checked out the site
(you keen bean, you...) but if you haven't- here's a little run down of my fave bits!!

I am TOTALLY loving this 1980s Karl Lagerfeld necklace- it's a little
pricey, but wouldn't it look fab on a little LBD?

I also love this white coat from Courreges- it was originally designed in 1961, and this coat is numbered 1116, because after 1965, people began copying the look- resulting in Monsieur Courreges to number his couture pieces!

Finally, I'm going koo-koo for Crocodile right now, so this little art deco clutch is PRECISEMENT what I'm after- Race you guys to the check out...

I think the brand new site is amazing- I CAN'T WAIT TO BUY SOMETHING!!!

Costume Jewellery - High Fashion.

2008-11-25T13:53:00.020Z

Hello kidsss, I'mma treat you to some hot costume jewellery for this season, at slightly less affordable rates than my last post but definitely drool-worthy..

Burberry Crystal Necklace - £1995 (It's a lot bigger than it looks, I reckon the chain's about 32 inches long)

Tom Binns Crystal Necklace - £950 (WoW factor. Fits in with the floral theme of this season's jewels - I LOVE the colours)

YSL Coloured Crystal Ring - £190 (Preeetty colours..wear the rainbow)

Tom Binns Chandelier Earrings - £145 (i LOVE chandelier earrings)

Tom Binns Stone Cuff - £540

Flower Power - High Street

2008-11-25T13:27:00.018Z

This season it's all about costume jewellery, and corsages in particular are making a comeback. Check out these cute flowery trinkets from the high street:

Asos Velvet Row Hairband with Corsage - £8

Accessorize Carnation Hair Clip - £8

Accessorize Pansy Flower Ring - £5

Vintage Academe is Officially Launched!

2008-11-25T11:13:00.004Z

The much anticipated (by me, at the very least..) official launch of http://www.vintageacademe.com/ is finally upon us!

Here is the welcome from the site:

Welcome
Welcome to Vintage Academe — an on-line boutique and magazine dedicated to the very best in vintage fashion and haute couture. A treasure trove of beautiful designs from the most iconic designers of the past century — Balenciaga, Balmain, Dior, Lanvin, Yves St Laurent to name just a few — as well as unlabelled pieces chosen for their captivating irresistibility.
Celebrating the history of fashion and couture is our on-line magazine, The Journal, with guest contributors culled from the fields of fashion, art, literature, history, politics… who explore the sequin-strewn nooks and crannies of the fashion world, past and present. And we also showcase forthcoming events that make up the rich tapestry that is vintage fashion and couture.
Throughout the year we will also hold regular salons, Academes, an opportunity to buy gorgeous pieces before they appear on the site as well as discover the world of vintage fashion and couture with the people who have been instrumental in its formation. They are open to everyone but numbers will be limited. To be the first to know about up-and-coming Academes and to be kept up to date with new arrivals on the site please sign up for our Vintage Academe Newsletter, by clicking here or on the link above.

If you get the chance, do check it out! It's SO worth your time, all the vintage pieces are beautiful and have been sourced from all over Europe. I love it already. :)

-x Netty

"Movember" - cause for pornstache fad?

2008-11-24T11:15:00.017Z

Recently, you may have noticed the growing moustache..trend in Hollywood - moustache newbies include Robert Downey Jr, George Clooney, Jude Law, Brad Pitt, and Michael Hall.

It struck me that perhaps these moustachio-ed stars weren't conscious of the charity event ("Movember") and were, for a change, the followers of fads as opposed to the starters. Even so..I hope that they will get rid of the 'staches as soon as Movember's over..the staches are getting OLD, kids!

-x Netty

Bromance: Robert Downey Jr, takes Jude Law on a Date

2008-11-22T11:16:00.008Z

Okay, so these are my new fave boys... After taking a break from shooting the new Sherlock Holmes flick, my pal RDJ took our little Blighty buddy Jude out on a date at 60 Hope Street in Liverpool!

Other hot bromances to watch?

Sloan and Derek on GREYS

Leo DiCaprio and Kevin Connolly

(This one's a threeway...)
Lance Armstrong, Jake Gyllenhaal & Matthew McConaughey

And, my personal favourite;
Ed Westwick and Chace Crawford, the hotties from the Gossip Girl set- buddies, or more???

You Bookworm, You.

2008-11-21T10:51:00.006Z

In light of recent events (ahem Directive Reading), I've decided that Twilight cannot be the only "quality" reading for the adolescents of the female persuasion (or flamboyant male persuasion).
So I've compiled a list of books that I adore/plan on reading:

I LOVED:
Feeling Sorry for Celia - Jaclyn Moriarty
Finding Cassie Crazy - Jaclyn Moriarty
Becoming Bindy Mackenzie - Jaclyn Moriarty
Sparkles - Louise Bagshawe (guilty pleasure :D)
The Debutante Divorcées - Plum Sykes (contributor to American Vogue &socialite)
Skin - A.M. Vrettos (a bittersweet tale of an invisible sibling and his anorexic sister)
Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac - Gabrielle Zevin (title speaks for itself)
A Gathering Light - Jennifer Donnelly (we read this in English last year and I loved it. about a murder in north america at the turn of the century)
Let's Get Lost - Sara Manning (heartbreaking story. also so very gripping..kinda rock chick-y)
Pretty Things - Sara Manning (multiple situations..kind of loveactually-esque, me likee)
Justin Case - Meg Rosoff (story about a boy haunted by possibilities)

I PLAN ON READING:
Party Monster - James St. James (memoir about Michael Alig, Club Kids of the 80's and the infamous murder of Angel Melendez - movie of same name starring Macaulay Culkin is based on this)
The Spellbook of Listen Taylor - Jaclyn Moriarty (have read a few pages, eccentric and very funny)
Stardust - Neil Gaiman (i looved the movie and have heard the book is even more amazing)
Elsewhere - Gabrielle Zevin (a story about death and life after..sounds intriguing :)..)
Savvy - Ingrid Law (recommended by fi, sounds quite offbeat and funny)
How to Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee (by recommendation..my dormmate tells me its amazing)
Less Than Zero - Bret Easton Ellis (sex, drugs, rock and roll)
Liquid Sky - Anne Carlisle (aliens and orgasms. nuff said)
Breakfast at Tiffany's - Truman Capote (because i love audrey. shame about paul though)

-x Netty

Threeasfour S/S 09 - It's Always Sunny in California

2008-11-21T10:47:00.005Z

Threeasfour's S/S 09 Collection is gorgeous - I'm loving the whole Sunny Spirograph theme going on, it's definitely a new favourite. Check out the whole collection here.
Others to watch - Charles Anastase, Alannah Hill, Acne, Les Chiffoniers.

P.S. 2 and 3/4 days until the launch of vintageacademe.com! Look out for it...!

-x Netty

Peacock Grandeur..

2008-11-20T21:57:00.006Z

This morning, one of our more ambitious six formers (and co) set up a jewellery stand during break, and I happened to notice a lovely peacock feather necklace..

I bought it for seven pounds off Amber Atherton (said sixth former and owner of myflashtrash.com, a website selling one of a kind/bespoke jewellery, sourced through Asia and based in London. She ships to most countries and the whole selection is very tasteful and quirky. Definitely keep an eye on it. Send any queries to amberatherton@gmail.com

P.S. In a few days, vintageacademe.com will be launched..remember to check it out! Well worth a few minutes of your time.

-x Netty

Finds of the Day: High Class

2008-11-20T21:54:00.004Z

A little summery perhaps, but still fun, this Milly halter top looks cute with jeans and heels- a great look for a night out! Found in the Net-A-Porter sale, it's 50% off, and selling fast!!!

Also loving?

Marc by Marc Jacobs Knit tank dress

Marc by Marc Jacobs Plaid skirt

D&G Dolce & Gabbana Bow-front top

Donna Karan Sequin Tank top

New Obsession..

2008-11-20T21:52:00.003Z

Today, whilst I was drifting around on Style.com (as I do), I happened upon (no..not Threeasfour's s/s 09 collection..ooh..but i do love the sunny spirograph theme they've got going on) Costello Tagliapietra's s/s o9 collection and I saw THE BIGGEST eyes in the world on Masha Tyelna (above).

You have no idea how speechless I was. I kid you not. She has eyes like gumballs. oh my.

Well..enjoy :)

-x Netty

Finds of the Day: High Street

2008-11-20T21:36:00.004Z

I'm loving this skirt from Urban Outfitters; our High Street find of the day!
Worn with a polo neck and boots it's fabulous for the festive season!

Also Loving?

Topshop Mesh Lace Up Pumps

Topshop Sequin Detail Top

Urban Outfitters Check Shirt

Aubin and Wills Amberwood Cardigan

The Great... HUGH JACKMAN Everybody...

2008-11-20T18:15:00.004Z

Well, Happy days are upon us girls, Hugh Jackman, currently promoting his new film Australia with Nicole Kidman, has been honoured with the highest accolade a man can get.
People Magazine have picked the HUgh-GE hunk of man meat to be featured alongside the great 'George Clooney and Brad Pitt'-s of the world.
The quadruple threat, all-singing, all-dancing, weapon wielding family man has aged INCREDIBLY well, but, unfortunately for us, he has a wife of twelve years, and two kids...
Better stick to the Tonbridgeans/Etonians/Stoics of our world...
But just look at him... *le sigh*

Twilight...

2008-11-20T17:37:00.009Z

Well girls, in deepest darkest Kent, there is little to do in the November evenings except while your time away doing prep.
But, when we take a break from our studies, one may ask- 'Why!?'
Well, I give thou one word.
Okay, two.
ROBERT PATTINSON.
Our friend R.Pattz, the fabulous up'n'coming star of TWILIGHT has been out and about and granted an exclusive interview with Chuck the Movie Guy that you can watch at the link, just don't drool too much- the HAWTNESS is insane.
xxxx

Thoughts on Scones...

2008-11-19T16:06:00.004Z

Something to end the debates on the pronounciation of "scone"

A s-cone is presented to you.

And after you eat it..it's s'gone.