The Vintage Pink Malden Debate

Hello everyone. Now this has got to be the most random blogpost I have ever done. I'm wondering if all of the uni work iv been doing has actually taken my sanity.
But here goes...................
The Vintage Pink Meat Comparison Test
Am I insane?????!!
It all started yesterday on Twitter, when we were talking about the vintage pink Malden. I love my Marco Malden to bits. However, it seems to have a marmite effect. You either love the colour or you don't. In fact the colour has been compared to the colour of meat (it doesn't look like meat in my opinion). So that got me thinking. Compare the Malden to meat. Now this is where you start thinking "did she??". Well yes I did.

Here goes. Last night for tea I had steak fajitas. So here is Marco with sirloin steak.



This photo was without the flash.



And this one was with the flash, just to be fair.

Not the same in my opinion
Then I thought maybe natural light may make a difference. So for tonight's tea we were having cottage pie. So out came the minced beef, and Marco.



Once again, without the flash.



And then with the flash, just to be fair.

So. What do you think??

Does the vintage pink Malden look like meat?????

Feel free to comment below.

I look forward to seeing people's thoughts on this.

And also whether you think ive lost the plot for doing this.

Haha

:)


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My December Malden set up with Day-timer diary

Hello everyone. I hope you all had a good Christmas. I have been asked by Sally for some photos of my Day-timer 2012 diary so I thought I would combine it with a set up post of Marco as I have changed back to the Malden.

 

 

 

Here he is in all his loveliness. 

Anyway, here is the set up. 

 

As you open the Filofax I use the zip compartment for loose change and the cards I use most often go in the card compartments. There are also some Hello Kitty post it notes from Imy in there. 

Then we have as Imy calls it "The dashboard". 

This is usually my first port of call in the morning. It has reminders of things I need to do, shopping lists and any other things that I might need to jot down at quick notice. 

 

After that there is a post it note with a saying that I heard one night on tv, (I thought it was very true) and a photo of my girls. 

Then we come to the Day-timer section. If you want to see what comes in the pack then have a look at the blogpost I did a few weeks ago here

Each monthly tab has a different picture. I love the Flavia. It's very colourful. 

 

Then you get a page for notes. 

 

On the back of the monthly tab you have the month to view. I will use this for Important things I need to remember. 

 

The diary I chose was the week to view (or week on two pages). I have used this week as an example, and as you can see I'm not very busy (damn tonsils).

I was concerned as to whether it was going to work with uni as it has times down the middle so I wrote in my first two days back to see what it looked like. 

 

As you can see, the left hand side of the day is for things that need to be done, and the right hand column is for appointments. 

 

At the end of the month there is another notes page and then the next monthly tab. 

I love the tabs on this too. 

 

 And then follows on to the next month.

 They are soo colourful.

After the diary we have the top tabs.

Behind the first one is my christmas section which I previously blogged about here. This section has now been further extended. 

 

 It now includes a list for writing Thank you cards, and a list of all of the presents Esmé was bought so I don't forget.

 Then we have the second tab.

Behind tab 2 is my Filofax stickers, and a list of important things to remember such as passwords etc. 

 

There is also a note in there that Imy sent me.

 

Behind tab 3 is a list of phone numbers, addresses and web pages I might need. 

Behind tab 4 is a few to do sheets where I write down what blogposts I need to do. 

Behind tab 5 is where I keep notepaper. 

 

 As well as Filofax notepaper, there is also some from Day-timer.

Then comes my today marker. This is no longer used as a today marker as i am still using the business card that Imy gave me.

 I have a christmas decoration picture that Esmé did for me at school.

 A clear pocket that looks after my vouchers for shopping so I don't forget them.

It also has my card holder, for my cards. Although I have seen some people use them for holding post it notes.

 Inside the back cover I have some lovely post it notes tucked in.

They are a little book from Paperchase that I bought in the sale this week.

And it even has some little stickers with it.

 

So there we have Marco and his new set up. I hope you enjoyed reading it. 

 

:)

30 day blog challenge-Day 25- What I would find in your bag

Now I'm not going to go into too much detail on this one as I am going to be doing a guest blog for Imy on Imy's world
This is going to be a part of the
Philofaxy All stars Team
So for now I will say that I carry around a small bag, but inside are some very random items.

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30 day blog challenge-Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy

A picture of something that makes you happy. Now some people will think this is very sad, but something that makes me happy is..........



Yes, my Filofax, Marco. I like making notes and making plans. I have all sorts of information I need in here and things I need to remember. If I have somewhere to write and doodle, then I'm happy.
:)


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10 items I can't live without

I have decided to do a post today on 10 items I can't live without. I'm hoping that the lovely All Stars people at Philofaxy are going to guest blog on this topic. If anyone else would like to have a go then let me know :)

My 10 items I can't live without.

1. My iPhone





Now this photo isn't actually my iPhone as I'm using it now. My phone is called Izzy and she goes everywhere with me. I do everything with Izzy. We do Facebook, Twitter, blog, google, check emails, type up essay plans, play games, play music, take photos, the list goes on. Everything the phone can do, I probably use it. At the moment Izzy has a purple silicone case on. Nice and simple. I would be lost without my phone.

2. My Personal Malden Filofax.





I'm not going to go into too much detail into this one as I have done a review on it. I hope the link works.

3. Lypsyl.



I take Lypsyl everywhere with me. I only use this one as I tend to have a reaction to most others including the strawberry Lypsyl. I have about 5 in various different places so I know where one is if I need it.

4. Tangle Teezer.



This item is a piece of genius. I don't use any other brush. As I have extensions in, this is fantastic for detangling. I have no problems with it. My daughter is 3 and has curly hair, and will sit for ages letting me brush her hair with the tangle teezer. It is a lifesaver!!

5. My green Fox Racing hoodie.





I love this top and wear it all the time. It is getting quite worn on the sleeves now though, but I can't get rid of it.




This is the back of my top.





And this is a close up of the front. I love it.

6. Post-it notes.





I love all stationary but especially love post-it notes. They are soo handy!! I have them posted on the side of my desk with essay plans on and for referencing. I have them in my Filofax. All of my uni work is plastered in post-it notes. I even keep some in my bag. They are fantastic. I especially love the super sticky ones.

7. Bic Fashion Colour Pens.





I would be quite upset if I couldn't use this pen anymore. As you can see I have a number of them to choose from. I do find though that the purple gets used up first which then means I have to get a new pen. Grrrrr. I use this to write in my Filofax. If I do t have a very busy day then I doodle on the page to fill it up. I don't like my diary to look boring. I also use it to highlight different things in my diary. Zig zag means important, cloud highlight means something to do or somewhere to go.

8. My handbag.





This bag is a recent purchase. It is by Animal. I love their handbags. I have downsized by buying this one, but it means I carry less junk around with me.

9. My Playboy nail kit.





I can't actually remember the technical term for it, but it is fab. It looks like a little pen knife, but it isn't. It has nail scissors, two nail files/cuticle tools, a mirror, a lip brush and tweezers. The little scissors get used for everything.

10. Student cards.



I love getting student discount so had to sign up for the NUS Extra card which gives you more opportunity to get more discounts than the normal student card.

So there you have it. 10 items that I can't live without.
:)


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Introducing My Personal Malden, Marco

So. My personal Malden arrived yesterday. I was soo excited it was unbelievable. I wanted to make sure I savoured the moment as everyone gave high praise to it.





I was like a child at Christmas!

Then it came to opening it. This was a very delicate process. I was nervous when unwrapping it. Although the Malden has positive reviews I read one comment that said the vintage pink looked like meat. This made all sorts of visions rush through my head.






It was open. I LOVED IT!!!! The smell was amazing. It felt so soft. The colour was gorgeous and not at all "meat like".






I sat and looked at it for what seemed like ages. It was a work of art.






The fastening was gorgeous, like a strong arm holding you.












And the back was equally as impressive.
As the Filofax had been preowned I needed to order a new diary insert which luckily came the same day.






I also ordered some stickers and credit card pockets.







So now we get to see how I have organised my Malden.
I use my Filofax for diary and general notes usually. This one I intended to be my life.






With the zip pocket I hope to keep my money and use it as a purse when I'm brave enough to do so. My main cards will also go in the front.






Once open we have sticky notes to hand and personal information.





Then we have the diary. I like week to view as it has plenty of room.





I don't like my diary looking empty so I tend to doodle in it to make it look pretty. It will look more full once I get back to uni next month.
I love the black ruler that came with it.






My pocket urban came with a clear one that I disliked.






The Malden came with 4 tabs which suited me. I never use 6. These are to be organised as follows;
Tab 1.






My Filofax stickers. I love these. They brighten up the diary.





Tab 2.





This is my notes section. I have transferred over my noisy neighbour notes for safekeeping and have four colours of paper.






Pink for general notes. Lilac hasn't got a purpose as yet. I just like the colour. Blue is for important information, passwords etc. Green is my Christmas list as inspired by Imy.






This is where I write down everyone I need to buy for and what I have bought already.

Tab 3.





This is work in process. This is going to be my uni section. It's my final year so will have loads of dissertation work and notes to store for quick access.

Tab 4.






-This has a list of phone numbers from my phone. The Filofax came with A-Z tabs but I don't use it and it therefore took up unnecessary space. My numbers take up 2 pieces of paper which I find better.






Then there is to do and pages for web addresses. I'm not sure if these will stay in or not. I tand to either write on the note book at the back or post it notes at the front.
After the tabs I have a clear plastic pocket and 2 lots of credit card pockets.





At the very back I have a notepad which will be used mostly for uni for dissertation meetings and any notes I need to make.






I have my 4 colour bic pen which I love to write in the diary with. I was gutted that it didn't fit in the pen holder so it just tucks in the edge of the pocket next to the notepad. Instead I have my Filofax barley pen in the holder.






So there we have it. My filofax Personal Malden that I have named Marco. I love him to bits and he will be a big part of my life.






I hope you enjoyed an insight of my life :)

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