More medieval fun to come when Game of Thrones returns

Fancy Dress Tiaras and CrownsFans of hit HBO television series Game of Thrones are counting down the days until the medieval fantasy adventure returns for second season. Series 2 is scheduled to premiere in the US at the beginning of April, and should be hitting telly screens in the UK shortly after. Continue reading

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Lady Gaga invites her Little Monsters to the ball

Lady Gaga Black GlassesEccentric pop idol Lady Gaga has sent her fans (dubbed ‘Little Monsters’ by the star) into a frenzy of excitement by allowing them a sneak peek into plans for her upcoming tour, entitled ”The Born This Way Ball”. Gaga posted the images of a tour poster and a set design sketch on her Twitter account yesterday, giving fans a coveted advanced viewing of what appears to be a heavily gothically-inspired tour theme. Tour dates are to be officially announced tomorrow. Continue reading

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Please Sir, can I have some more..birthday cake?

Victorian Boy Fancy Dress CostumeToday marks 200 years since the birth of one of the greatest English novelists of all times, a certain Mr Charles Dickens. Born in Portsea, Hampshire and raised in Kent, the young Dickens enjoyed a happy childhood full of outdoor adventures and inspiring literature to read. This was all to change though, when the family fell on hard times and Dickens’ father John was sent to a debtor’s prison. Young Charles was forced to leave full time education and take a job working long, hard hours in a blacking warehouse. Continue reading

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Happy 60th Liz!

Great Britain Face Paint KitIf you’re thinking the Queen’s looking great for 60 then you’d be right, because she’s actually a sprightly 85. It’s not her birthday we’re congratulating her on of course, but the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Today marks 60 years since the death of King George VI, upon which his then 25 year old daughter Elizabeth succeeded to the throne. Her official coronation took place on the 2nd June 1953 and was the first such ceremony to be televised to the nation. Continue reading

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Make your Hen Night One to Remember with the Right Accessories

Hen parties are known for their wild antics and crazy activities, being a night of pure fun that’s the perfect way to see off singledom. It’s a night you’ll never forget (unless, of course, you partake in slightly too many drinking games), but if you really want to make it one to remember then you need to do it right. Hen night accessories are vital purchases and will set you apart from the other revellers, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime and outrageous photos to prove it. Continue reading

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