Just a quick update to say that my lovely hubbie has just created ( well started) two websites.
One just for me :0) http://janie.skyeladder.com/ were you'll see my latest news re Modeling and Music.
The other one is for my music project "Skye Ladder" . http://www.skyeladder.com/
Log on , have a look and feel free to comment xx
This blog is about music, photography and fashion the three loves of my life. I am open to product reviews and you can contact me at janie@skyeladder.com @janiesingermode http://janiebritton.skyeladder.net/ Also see Janies music Skyeladder and Call me DIVA. Note: all content remains the property and copyright of Jane Britton – if you wish to use any of my articles/research and photographs please seek my permission via janie@skyeladder.com
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Style Personified - A great new line - clothes for plus sized women
I am very excited to tell you all , that I have been lucky enough to be asked to model for Style Personified, a great new line of clothes for plus sized women
Heres a picture of one of their tops that I tried on at a fitting just before Christmas that is currently on sale on the website. As you can see it has a very usual neckline and is totally fabulous, I'm so excited.
The Shoots on Friday so I'll put some more details around the rest of the range and hopefully some picies from the day next week.
Wish me luck :0)
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Dancing on ICE - great show but oh that female judge winds me up
I was so annoyed yet again on Sunday whilst watching "Dancing on ICE" - such a great show but!.
Last week the female judge requested that Chemmy who is an Olympian downhill Skier was not lifted above her partners head as she was supposedly too big.
Utter rubbish and totally inappropriate , in fact the judge also said similar this week and nobody has complained. I mean why? It made me so mad, in fact I'm getting mad, just thinking about it again
What sort of message is this giving out to our kids , do we have to be skinny in order to participate in this sport? Has the judge actually looked at Chemmy properly, she is just a lovely curvy lady and has been paired with a chappy, of a similar height and strength so whats the issue?.
I say get a grip, oh yes and grow up!, and lets all be mindful of the damage that is created by careless commens like this one.
Last week the female judge requested that Chemmy who is an Olympian downhill Skier was not lifted above her partners head as she was supposedly too big.
Utter rubbish and totally inappropriate , in fact the judge also said similar this week and nobody has complained. I mean why? It made me so mad, in fact I'm getting mad, just thinking about it again
What sort of message is this giving out to our kids , do we have to be skinny in order to participate in this sport? Has the judge actually looked at Chemmy properly, she is just a lovely curvy lady and has been paired with a chappy, of a similar height and strength so whats the issue?.
I say get a grip, oh yes and grow up!, and lets all be mindful of the damage that is created by careless commens like this one.
Saturday, 4 February 2012
My Favorite Winter outfit - Feeling Funky
So hello everybody , I just wanted to show you my favorite Winter outfit of
the moment.
As you can see I'm totally scatty about it.
I wore it this week whilst in the studio recording songs for my band Skye Ladder
This is my Joe Brown " Hippy happy" dress from Simply Be. It has a loose crowl soft neck line, short sleeves and a slightly flared fit and goes to just below my thigh ( I'm 5:8 ) .
The fabric itself is of a knitted nature, and as you can see it has a very colorful and interesting pattern to it. I like this dress because its fun and is great for young and old alik.
I've washed this a few times, and always put it on the machine setting handwash which is a cool wash. Primarily because I find washing at this temperature tends to preserve the fabric and keep the shape, but also because I love it so much and want to keep it in good condition so I get lots and lots of use out of it.
It was an expensive buy at the time , around £50.00 which for me is pretty pricey, but as soon as I saw it , I knew that I had to have it.
The thing with this dress is that its so versatile, for instance you can team it with cords as I've done below for when its cold, or it could be a lovely spring dress with bare legs.
I have teamed the dress with a great pair of Grey Pipe leg Cords from Evans and my fur trimmed wedge boots ( man made) also from Evans out of last years sale ( think I paid a tenner for them :0) .Bargain.
Both of which I wear constantly and they are the staple items in my wardrobe.
Anyway thats it for today - keep logging on and taking a look.
Model Name - Janie Britton
Age - 44
Model Height - 5:8
Simply Be Joe Brown Dress - Size 20 - (97% Acrylic, 3% Elastane Wash label 30c, Iron 1 cool)
Evans Grey Cords - Size 20 - ( Authentic Casuals 98% cotton and 2 % Elastine, wash label 30c , Iron 2)
Evans Fur trimmed wedge boots - size 8 (Fabric Man Made)
I've been asked about makeup as well so here goes.
Eyes - Chanel Les 4 Ombres 95 Sparking Satins ( the dark grey on my eyes and pink and peach on my sockets)
Lipstick - Chanel Brilliant rouge 08
Black Eyeliner on my lids - yes you;ve guessed it Chanel again.
Bysee for now xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Janie :00 )
As you can see I'm totally scatty about it.
I wore it this week whilst in the studio recording songs for my band Skye Ladder
This is my Joe Brown " Hippy happy" dress from Simply Be. It has a loose crowl soft neck line, short sleeves and a slightly flared fit and goes to just below my thigh ( I'm 5:8 ) .
The fabric itself is of a knitted nature, and as you can see it has a very colorful and interesting pattern to it. I like this dress because its fun and is great for young and old alik.
I've washed this a few times, and always put it on the machine setting handwash which is a cool wash. Primarily because I find washing at this temperature tends to preserve the fabric and keep the shape, but also because I love it so much and want to keep it in good condition so I get lots and lots of use out of it.
It was an expensive buy at the time , around £50.00 which for me is pretty pricey, but as soon as I saw it , I knew that I had to have it.
The thing with this dress is that its so versatile, for instance you can team it with cords as I've done below for when its cold, or it could be a lovely spring dress with bare legs.
Don’t you think its lovely?
See the below video, this is an excerpt from the recording last week, hopefully you can see the dress in full swing from this mini movie :0).
So introducing the cast, you have Paul on the left ( guitarist/songwriter) moi
Janie in the middle ( singer/keys/songwriter) and our producer Neil.
I have teamed the dress with a great pair of Grey Pipe leg Cords from Evans and my fur trimmed wedge boots ( man made) also from Evans out of last years sale ( think I paid a tenner for them :0) .Bargain.
Both of which I wear constantly and they are the staple items in my wardrobe.
Anyway thats it for today - keep logging on and taking a look.
Model Name - Janie Britton
Age - 44
Model Height - 5:8
Simply Be Joe Brown Dress - Size 20 - (97% Acrylic, 3% Elastane Wash label 30c, Iron 1 cool)
Evans Grey Cords - Size 20 - ( Authentic Casuals 98% cotton and 2 % Elastine, wash label 30c , Iron 2)
Evans Fur trimmed wedge boots - size 8 (Fabric Man Made)
I've been asked about makeup as well so here goes.
Eyes - Chanel Les 4 Ombres 95 Sparking Satins ( the dark grey on my eyes and pink and peach on my sockets)
Lipstick - Chanel Brilliant rouge 08
Black Eyeliner on my lids - yes you;ve guessed it Chanel again.
Bysee for now xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Janie :00 )
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Skye Ladder recording plans for this week
So this weeks recording plans - off over to Neils Tuesday and Thursday to record as long as the snow staves off.
"Rain" - Should hopefully have the lead and backing vocals for Rain sorted and , I've also come up with a really nice flute intro.
"Plastic People" - Plastic lead break ( me on keys eeeek) sorted and ready to record - quite proud of myself for that one as I get so nervous lol and also got some great ideas for some great backing vocals.
Also hopefully laying down initial tracks for "Oh Kevin" "Bruises and "Just before the dawn".
"Rain" - Should hopefully have the lead and backing vocals for Rain sorted and , I've also come up with a really nice flute intro.
"Plastic People" - Plastic lead break ( me on keys eeeek) sorted and ready to record - quite proud of myself for that one as I get so nervous lol and also got some great ideas for some great backing vocals.
Also hopefully laying down initial tracks for "Oh Kevin" "Bruises and "Just before the dawn".
So whats annoying me this week!
Well the first one is a plus sized line that are using plus sized models that are described on the website as a size 20 but are clearly not.
Surely this type of thing is breaching consumer rights by advertising incorrectly?
Not only does it cause issues when customers are trying to ascertain if the fit is going to be correct, but its also a major demotivater for us plus sized ladies who are size 20/22 and over to see such a slender plus sized model being depicted as a size 20.
I have sent in a letter of complaint to the offending company , so we will see what happens.
Surely this type of thing is breaching consumer rights by advertising incorrectly?
Not only does it cause issues when customers are trying to ascertain if the fit is going to be correct, but its also a major demotivater for us plus sized ladies who are size 20/22 and over to see such a slender plus sized model being depicted as a size 20.
I have sent in a letter of complaint to the offending company , so we will see what happens.
Sunday, 8 January 2012
Skye Ladder update
As you know we are in the studio recording the first Skye Ladder, with Pauls very poorly shoulder we are having to take it very slowly. However just recently we spend a really enjoyable evening at Neils studio and managed to put down
Plus also take a listen to Rain
http://soundcloud.com/skye-ladder/you-kept-away-the-rain-demo
Bye for now
http://www.facebook.com/skyeladder
http://soundcloud.com/skye-ladder
http://www.reverbnation.com/skyeladder
Plus also take a listen to Rain
http://soundcloud.com/skye-ladder/you-kept-away-the-rain-demo
Bye for now
http://www.facebook.com/skyeladder
http://soundcloud.com/skye-ladder
http://www.reverbnation.com/skyeladder
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