Torture, execution, skeletons and artificial limbs...

Interesting things I saw at the 'Wellcome Collection' in Euston, London. Part of the permanent collection- Medicine Man. There are many more wonderful things to be seen here, these are only some of them ... :)

A mummy from China

A brass corset

Torture chair (China)

Prosthetic wooden arm

Prosthetic metal and porcelein arm

Executioners mask

Human skull

'The arm gauntlet'

I came across how to tie this bondage style arm gauntlet on the web the other day when looking at how to tie a knot for the photo shoot I am collaborating with, so I thought id give it ago. Its really easy and quick to do. I will be wearing it in different colours, you could also use ribbon for a feminine look and thread charms on to the rope.

You will need: 5 metres of rope

1) start by folding the rope in half

2) next place your arm in the middle of the rope, so the length is equal on both sides. The hooped end is on the left and the loose ends on the right

3) pull the loose ends through the hooped end

4) bring the rope back on itself and around the arm

5) make a new loop by putting your fingers underneath (as seen)

6) pull the loose ends through the new loop you just made

7) take the rope back on itself then repeat steps 3-6 till required length

8) tie a single or double knot to keep in place.

Something Pink... :)

You'll either love it or hate it. Im still unsure...

This motorbike is on display at the British museum as part of the exhibition- 'The tomb of the unknown craftsman.' It was custom-made for turner prize winning British artist- Grayson Perry. Perry also curated this exhibition. It took over 800 hours to make and cost thousands of pounds.

(Below: Grayson Perry out and about on his motorbike)

 This photograph by the BBC/Nicki Paxman

Libertys christmas window display

Thought you'd like to see the beautiful xmas window displays of the famous 'Libertys of London.'

(Sorry about the reflections on some of them)

My oufit today was...

Tartan Jacket- charity shop

Tutu- burlesk

Ramones t-shirt- H&M

Tartan scarf- peacocks

Glasses- camden market

Hair bow- new look

Tights- red sun

Wedge shoes- krisp

Off to the British museum...

Today I had to visit the British museum to find inspiration for my uni project 'Tribe.' We have to look into tribes and I decided to look here at the 'Africa' display, where they hold over 200,000 objects. I was very interested in the tribal masks. For my uni project we have to make a piece of jewellery inspired by a tribe :)

Heres what inspired me...

'Creatures of the bush'

This mask represents a well-known chief of the Chewa people, Malawi, late 20th century.

'This mask is related to the ancestral dead...'

The elaborate hairstyle was typical of the women of that era. Nigeria, 19th century.

My favourite outfit of the week

This week I mixed it up- abit of punk, rock and vintage. I'm wearing-

• Hat- vintage
• Tartan scarf- peacocks
• Blazer- primark
• Leopard print cardigan- H&M
• Camisole- new look
• Shorts- internacionale
• Gloves- accessorize
• Shoes- dorothy perkins (with own tartan laces)

See, you don't have to be rich to look good :)



Gothic Glamour

Alexander Mcqueen bird dress

As silent as a falling feather...

These are my photograms that I developed in the dark room. They are not perfect as you have to use a single piece of photographic paper then put your objects on top of the paper (in my case feathers) then you have to expose the paper to light for around 30 seconds or more before developing the prints in the chemicals, the end result is a hit or miss.

I think they are quite beautiful and etheral...