Birds And Beas Blog: catfish and the bottlemen

Monday, March 7, 2016

I'm So Impatient When You're Not Mine...

Hey everyone,

Sooo... I meant to post this yesterday, however my plans were derailed when Ben and I got a phone call at 5 am from his mum saying that his sister Jane was in labour. Our new nephew Jack was born at 10:00 that evening. I know, it seems like I would have had time in there to post but honestly, Ben was so excited he could barely sit still for more than two minutes, which put me on edge, even though I'm a bit of an old pro when it comes to people having babies. Jack is a hefty 8lbs 5oz and could not be any cuter. I'm really happy for my sister-in-law who is healthy and happy if not very exhausted.
Anyway, those were the haps around these parts over the weekend. I'm secretly a little glad that he came a bit late as his original due date was March 3rd, which I'm sure some of you know is my brother's birthday. Speaking of the man himself, he and the kids seem to be settling into their new routines, although, I know it's still really hard for them. Kae and I spoke for the better part of an hour on Thursday.
As for me, while, I truck along at my usual speed. I'm already planning out what to pack for Spring break which is only a few days away now. Usually Ben joins me for these Spring excursions but I he's sitting it out this time. I hate going away without him but... well... can't be helped sometimes.
I've got a few outfit updates for you, and I'm hoping to get in a new retail therapy post up either tonight or tomorrow but we're going back to the hospital tonight to see Jane and Jack so I'm not sure I'll have time, besides I'm actually reluctant to do it until Orla Kiely updates their store, as I know that I'll be doing a bit of ordering... it's a sickness, I'm aware.
-Bea

(Ps. Anyone else watching 'The Family'? That kid is f***ing creepy. I don't trust him at all! Also, I watched last week and said to myself 'I know the brother' but couldn't figure out where from and then I realized that he's Matt Saracen from 'Friday Night Lights'. He's a cutie.)

What I'm Listening To:

Catfish And The Bottlemen
The Balcony
'Hourglass'

March 3rd 2016

Top: Mulberry / Skirt: Gucci / Coat: Marc Jacobs / Shoes: Gucci / Bag: Mulberry / Hair Clip: L. Erikson / Glasses: Karen Walker / Earrings: Satomi Kawakita / Watch: Vintage / Engagement Ring: Vintage / Wedding Ring: Catbird

March 4th 2016

Dress: ASOS / Coat: Saint Laurent / Shoes: Miu Miu / Bag: Orla Kiely / Hat: Gucci / Glasses: Karen Walker / Earrings: Satomi Kawakita / Watch: Vintage / Engagement Ring: Vintage / Wedding Ring: Catbird / Lipstick: Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

March 5th 2016

Top: Orla Kiely / Sweater: Orla Kiely / Jeans: Acne Studios / Coat: Gucci / Shoes: Gucci / Bag: Mulberry / Glasses: Karen Walker / Earrings: Satomi Kawakita / Watch: Vintage / Engagement Ring: Vintage / Wedding Ring: Catbird

March 6th 2016

Top: Orla Kiely / Jeans: J Brand / Coat: Saint Laurent / Shoes: Miu Miu / Bag: Orla Kiely / Hat: Eugenia Kim / Glasses: Karen Walker / Earrings: Satomi Kawakita / Watch: Vintage / Engagement Ring: Vintage / Wedding Ring: Catbird

March 7th 2016

Top: Orla Kiely / Skirt: Miu Miu / Coat: Marc Jacobs / Shoes: Gucci / Bag: Mulberry / Hat: Cath Kidston / Glasses: Karen Walker / Earrings: Satomi Kawakita / Necktie: Gucci (worn under collar with brooch) / Brooch: Gucci / Watch: Vintage / Engagement Ring: Vintage / Wedding Ring: Catbird

Saturday, December 27, 2014

I wanna make it my business I wanna recognize drunk you, honey I wanna make you my problem...

Hi friends...

I know that it's been an inexcusably long time since I've posted. I really don't even have an excuse to try. I just haven't been into blogging lately. However... I've decided to do a whole revamp here on the site. I know that I usually don't revamp the blog until spring but I dunno... this winter's theme just wasn't working for me. I'm not sure that I love this new one but I'm gonna live with it for a bit and see if I love it more in a couple weeks.
So as I write this I am sitting in my parent's apartment trying desperately to fit all my Christmas gifts and boxing day shopping spoils into my luggage... difficult task. I am also swooning slightly over this new band called 'Catfish and the Bottlemen' (a gift from Willa as their album is not yet released in the US). I'm not sure if it's cause they remind me of the Strokes or if it's cause lead singer Van McCann looks like the love child of Adam Green and Ben Kweller... but I kinda adore them. Particularly Van... I know that makes me a bit of a cradle robber but whatever I think every woman has had at least one cougar moment.
I got some really awesome stuff for Christmas this year, my family really outdid themselves. My dad bought me a new iPad because as much as I scoffed the first time I got one (see here) I have become incredibly attached to the thing and broke it over the fall when I knocked it off the bed in a half-asleep half watching Julian Casablancas being a babe on youtube moment... it happens. My new one is slightly smaller (so it'll fit in my purse better) and the back is gold which I find really quite fancy. Ben bought me a whole bunch of new stuff for our house (most of which I picked out) as well as some very awesome other stuff.
My brother went crazy over the stuff I got him this year which was awesome considering that I usually suck at buying him gifts. It's okay though because it's become kind of a running joke that for the past three years we've bought the same thing for each other every year. I broke the tradition this year and I'm glad because the coat I got him looks amazing on him. I spent waay too much this year, especially since I can no longer shop for my sister Ruby in the kids section. Kate Spade tried to break my credit card.
I'm gonna post what I got everyone later today. I'm actually looking forward to showing you guys because I feel like I really outdid myself this year.
I'm gonna make you all angry tonight by only posting Christmas Day's outfit, yesterdays and today's because other than those, I haven't really been keeping track of what I've been wearing. Sorry...
I hope you're not too cross with me for not being around but I'm gonna try. I also hope you had a really amazing Christmas!
Love
-Bea

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