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Wow I have not posted all day. I was out in Newcastle last night, and it was a pretty good night. We went to a few different places that we don’t usually go to, to mix it up….Some of the places are not my scene but I like to go to different places because I get bored of the same old stuff. We went to Town Wall, Mimo, Jalou, Baby Lynch, Cosey Joes, Fleet Street, The Lodge and Ground Floor. Quite a few places! LOL!!  Cosey Joes and Fleet Street are not really my thing, but they were alright I suppose 😛 Newcastle was packed because of St Paddy’s Day, so many people out, plenty wearing hats and green and things like that. O’Neils actually had a massive queue outside, something you’d NEVER normally see!

We were into Mimo and it absolutely STUNK! What is it with some of these bars that smell? There are a few which do, I could barely drink my drink it was so bad. I don’t understand why they don’t do something about the smell, it has put me off from going.

They had a sign which was already defaced, I took a pic for my Instagram…

We went to Jalou which used to be Destination, now it has a more “up market” feel to it, well apart from the alcohol. I asked for a Corona he said they don’t have that they have Desperado. I asked for a Budweiser he said we don’t have that we have Budvar. I got bored of asking so I had a vanilla vodka and Coke, which cost £6.40! Quite expensive. It may of been a double, the guy said something and I didn’t hear and just said “yeah” so maybe it was The pints were £4 and normal vodka and Coke over £5. I don’t really understand the places which try to be upmarket and have high prices, but sell rubbish/cheap vodka and bottles of beer. £6.40 is fine for a double of good brand vodka, like Absolut, but not generic cheap vodka.

Ended the night in Ground Floor, it was getting late in the night and it was only across the road from where we were, and I was so tired had to go home, via Subway and a turkey Sub of course 😉

The dates have been announced, Newcastle Fashion Week 2012 is upon us! This year Newcastle Fashion Week will start on Saturday 26th May 2012 and run through to Sunday 3rd June 2012 and is set to be bigger and better than before.

NE1 has announced a newly extended programme for Newcastle Fashion Week 2012 with Newcastle Fashion Weekend which promises to be the biggest Fashion and Shopping event of the year in Newcastle, the fashion capital of the North.

NE1 is promising that NFW 2012 will be bigger and better than last year and promises to put NFW on the world map and cement the city’s reputation as the fashion capital of the North.   A packed programme of events and activities is currently being formulated including premier catwalk shows, VIP shopping events, industry talks from fashion’s finest and exclusive after show parties hosted at venues across the city.

Proceedings kick off on Saturday 26 May at 12 noon when the iconic Grey’s Monument becomes the venue for two catwalk shows – the first a showcase of design talent from Newcastle College, the second called ‘Work It’ providing inspiration on how to dress for success with a showcase of outfits that are ideal for what to wear to the office and for interviews. 

Current Highlights include:

Monday 28th May 2012 – Lecture programmes

Tuesday 29th May 2012 – Fashion Front Row Catwalk

Wednesday 30th May 2012 – Northumbria Uni’s Graduate Fashion Show At The Baltic

Thursday 31st May 2012 – Fashion’s Day Out at Eldon Square

Friday 1st June 2012 – Frock And Roll

Saturday 2nd June – Sunday 3rd June 2012 – Newcastle Fashion Weekend

And plenty more to come which I will blog about over the coming days and weeks ahead.

If you are out and about in Newcastle make sure you are looking your best, Newcastle’s Most Stylish is back. If you are around Newcastle and get snapped you have a chance at winning prizes and voting will be done in an X Factor style with categories such as group, male, female and over 30.

Read about Newcastle Fashion Week 2011

Here are some of the events from Newcastle Fashion week 2011:

• Newcastle Fashion Week 2011  – Full Highlights
• Newcastle Street Style for Newcastle Fashion Week 2011
• F:Vodka Fashion TV Party Newcastle Fashion Week 2011
• Newcastle Fashion Week T Shirts – T-shirts I personally designed inspired by Newcastle Fashion Week.

It is that time of the year again, Christmas so it means Fenwicks window. There were a few people there today, so I did not get a good pic close up, but here are a few pics for you. I may update it later with more pics. It is a generic christmas theme again this year 🙂

Fenwick Christmas Window Through The Years

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Since Geordie Shore is coming, I thought I would write a dictionary for the Geordie you might hear 😀 Everyone knows some Geordie words, like Haway the lads and Byker Grove, and yes, people ask me to say those things all the time on holiday

So, I thought I would make a dictionary/translator type of post, so if you watch Geordie Shore you will know what they are saying, or if you are just interested in the Geordie accent and dialect.

I will give you some words and some sentences. I will write most phonetically, since its slang/dialect there probably isnt really a “correct” way of spelling for some words. p.s. many are taken from old norse, as are some Scandinavian words, so they are similar to some Scandinavian words too 🙂

What do these Geordie Words Mean?

So you’ve probably heard lots of Geordie words, phrases, language and sayings so you’re probably wondering what they mean. Here is a little list to get you started on what the words mean. Bear in mind that as with all words, they can mean different things, depending on the context which they are used.

Alreet – Alright. (usually means hello/how are you)

aaal – all

Bairn – child, kid. (pronounced like bear-n with a soft N)

Bonny – pretty/good looking

Broon – Brown or Brown Ale

Canny  – can mean lots of things, “very” or “a little” or “quite” e.g. canny good, canny heavy etc.

ma and da – mam and dad, mum and dad

Dee – Do

Divent – Dont. “divent dee that” – dont do that

Deed – Dead

Doon – Down

Fower – Four

Gadgee – An old man

Hoose – House

Hoy – Throw

Giz – Give Me

Graft – Work

Gannin – Going

Lang – Long

Lad – boy/man/boyfriend

Lass – Girl/woman/girlfriend

Liberty – Unfair / “Taking liberties”

Lush – Nice, good, attractive

The Morra – Tomorrow

Naa – Know

Neet – Night

Nee – No (e.g. Nee way. no way)

Nu – Now

Oot – Out

Ower – Over

Pet – Girl, woman, like you would say “babe” or some other word. “alreet pet?” – Hello (to a girl)

Polis – Police

Radgy / Radge /  Radji – Depending on the context, it can mean crazy

Reet – Right

Sel – Self e.g. I am here by me-sel. me-sel = myself

Tab – Cigerette

Tash On – Kiss (I have never heard of this but the girl in Geordie Shore seems to say it loads)

Telt – Told

Toon – Town or Newcastle. “We are gannin to the toon” – We are going to the town.

Us/Izz – me e.g. Give iz a pint – Give me a pint

Wey Aye – yes

Wiv/Wi – With

Wor – Our

Worldie – Meaning “Out of this world”. e.g. That girl is a Worldie – A very attractive girl

Yee – You

Yem – Home

yasel – yourself

Mint – Good

Proper Mint – Really good

Proper…. – Put proper in front of most words, it emphasises them. “proper cold”, “proper cheap” “proper drunk” etc.

Sentances

Are yee comin oot the neet? We are gannin doon the toon. Let iz naa
Are you coming out the night? We are going down the town. Let me know.

I cant wait to finish graft the day like. I’m proper shattered
I cant wait to finish work today. I am really tired.

have ya seen that lass ower there? She is proper lush like
Have you seen that girl over there? She is really good looking.

Divent dee that man
Dont do that

Alreet, are yee oot the neet? Na, mate, I am oot wiv wor lass
Hello, are you out tonight? No mate, I am out with my girlfriend

Want more?

If you want some more examples or want to know how to say something let me know 😛 I am sure that others will be able to tell you too 😀

Newcastle Fashion Week is fast approaching, with events, teasers andthings already happening around the city now. I did ask the PR people to email me some things and keep me updated, but they dont seem to be the most professional of people, they sent 2 low quality images and a press release, but no further updates. There was a cool feature in Fenwicks window which I could have featured, unfortunately nobody from their PR told me and it was yesterday – Not very impressed.

Anyway, here is the schedule for the Newcastle Fashion Week. There is lots on and it all officially starts on Saturday 14th May and runs for a week.

Events throughout the week, 14th – 21st May 2011

MIN – Made In Newcastle
Price – FREE
Venue – 79 Grainger Street, Newcastle

Made In Newcastle (MiN) the empty shop project based on 79 Grainger Street is delighted to be supporting the first Newcastle Fashion week. As a hub for all things handmade, MiN will be showcasing the work of local fashion designers and fashion students with a specially themed fashion week shop

Fashion Works
Price – FREE
Venue – Discovery Museum

Exhibiting some of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums’ 8,000 historic and contemporary items of costume, Fashion Works is a permanent display which looks at changes in the fashion and style throughout the ages.

Buy limited edition t shirts and briefs designed by Scott Henshall
Price – ???
Venue – Fenwicks
Time – All Day

Come and see the Official Newcastle Fashion Week T-shirt – designed by the amazing fashion designer Scott Henshall, sold exclusively in Fenwick in the lead up to and during Newcastle Fashion Week.

Where Beauty Begins & Be Creative
Price – FREE
Venue – John Lewis

Hairdressing and beauty workshops

Saturday 14th May 2011

Official Launch Party
Venue – Tup Tup Palace
Price – £10 tbc ticketed event?
Time – 9PM – 3AM

Sunday 15th May 2011

Official Fashion TV / F Vodka Launch Party
Venue – Tup Tup Palace
Price – £10
Time – 8pm – 3AM

Bobu’s Customising Workshop
Venue – Star And Shadow (StepneyBank, Newcastle)
Price – £15
Time – 12 – 1:30PM

Create a unique and custom made designer fascinator, at The Star & Shadow CInema’s Make and Mend Market for Newcastle Fashion Week.

Monday 16th May 2011

Live Lingerie Window
Venue – Fenwicks Window
Price – FREE
Time – 12 – 2PM

See real live ‘mannequins’ model top lingerie brands in the window facing out into Eldon Mall.

Newcastle’s 3D Body Scanner
Venue – Eldon Square
Price – FREE
Time – 12 – 8PM

Knowing your body shape is crucial to finding clothes that fit. Using state of the art technology, you can get the real measure of your body with the 3D style scanner.

Savannah Re Fashion Event
Venue – Savannah Hairdressing salon spa
Price – £5
Time – 6:30PM

Clothes swapping, catwalk show and more.

New ERA Hat Party
Venue – Tup Tup Palace
Price £5
Time – 10:30pm – 3AM

Tuesday 17th May 2011

Eldon Square Pamper Day
Venue – Eldon Square (between Boots and John Lewis)
Price – FREE
Time – All Day

Visit Eldon Square, between Boots and John Lewis and be pampered for FREE by your favourite retailers! Enjoy complimentary makeovers, beauty consultations, hand massages and more!

As part of the Pamper day, visit Boots too for a great pamper session with treats! Boots are celebrating Newcastle Fashion Week on Eldon Square’s Pamper Day, Tuesday 17th May. Pop in store for free pamper sessions, free consultations and much more!

NE1 Independent Shop Crawl
Venue – Meeting at Greys Monumnet
Time – Starting at 9:15AM
Price – FREE

Seek out independent boutiques and vintage clothing shops in Newcastle’s independent shop crawl. Discover some of the best independent shops in Newcastle. This is a major highlight of Newcastle Fashion Week and not to be missed. There’s discounts in every shop and a whole range of great freebies and treats.
This event is now fully booked

How Fair Is Fairtrade Fashion
Venue – Northumbria University (School of Law & Newcastle Business School Building)
Time – 10 – 11:30AM
Price – FREE

A Free Talk by Doug Miller, Professor in Ethical Fashion in the School of Design

Fashion Fame and Misfortune
Venue – Northumbria University (School of Law & Newcastle Business School Building)
Time – 3 – 4PM
Price – FREE

An exclusive talk for Newcastle Fashion Week by international fashion designer Scott Henshall. Famous for designing the world’s most expensive dress, his time on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and also for dressing the stars from Angelina Jolie to Victoria Beckham.

Free but limited seats so don’t miss out and book your tickets now.

Fashion Front Row
Venue – As You Like It
Price – FREE
Time – 7:30 – 9PM

An incredibly special showcase introducing an eclectic mix of emerging and established design talent from Newcastle. One of the highlights of Newcastle Fashion Week with a very special catwalk including some top VIP guests. Followed by an amazing Charity Fashion auction not to be missed from contributions from major celebrities!

Geek Chic Party
Venue – Tup Tup Palace
Price – £6
Time – 10:30PM – 3AM

Wednesday 18th May 2011

Independent Shop Crawl
Venue – Meet At Greys Monument
Price – FREE
Time – Meet at 9:15AM

Seek out independent boutiques and vintage clothing shops in Newcastle’s independent shop crawl. Discover some of the best independent shops in Newcastle. This is a major highlight of Newcastle Fashion Week and not to be missed. There’s discounts in every shop and a whole range of great freebies and treats.

Meeting at Grey’s Monument at 9:15am to kick off this shopping odyssey.

Free but limited numbers – 10 to a tour. Book now so you don’t miss out!

Accessories, Accessories, Accessories
Venue – Eldon Square
Price – FREE
Time – 9am – 8PM

The right accessorises make or break an outfit but don’t panic, Eldon Square’s retailers are on hand to offer you advice on what’s hot this season. Visit Eldon Square, between Boots and John Lewis, and catch a glimpse of this season’s must have accessories. From designer jewellery to fashion accessories, you are sure to find the must have trend of the season.

Fashion In The Garden
Venue – Eldon Garden
Price – FREE
Time – 11AM Onwards

Come and get your front row seats for Eldon Garden’s own catwalk show.

Showcasing designs from Verb, Daniel Footwear, Image by Richard Sinton with hair by Y Salon.

Throughout the day, make sure you catch one of their fashion shows along their 15m long catwalk. Y Salon will be exhibiting their new collection ‘Paper Roses’ as part of the day’s events and inviting audiences to show you how to get the look and recreate ‘catwalk trends’ from the shows, live on stage.

3D Body Scanner
Venue – Monument Mall
Price – FREE
Time – 11AM – 7PM

Ever wondered if you’re dressing correctly for your shape or what clothes will flatter you the best? Well, now using state of the art technology, as seen at Clothes Show Live, you can get the real measure of your body in our 3D style scanner.

Live Lingerie Window
Venue – Fenwicks Window
Price – FREE
Time – 12 – 2PM

Charity Fashion Show Supporting Marie Curie
Venue – G Casino
Price – TBC
Time – 7PM Onwards

Join us at G Casino on Wednesday 18th May to watch models take to the catwalk to showcase some of the seasons finest fashions aswell as being entertained & educated with live entertainment and inspiring presentations.

This event will also showcase some of Newcastle’s quirkiest fashions and gifts to be purchased on the night. Supporting Marie Curie.

Thursday 19th May 2011

Marks And Spencer Fashion Show
Venue – Marks And Spencer
Price – FREE
Time – 12:30, 1:30, 2:30PM

An amazing catwalk show in Marks and Spencers with their new ladies and mens summer fashion from smart wear to casual wear. Showcasing lines from Autograph and Limited Collection.

Northumbria University’s Catwalk Show
Venue – The Baltic (Gateshead Quays)
Price – £10
Time – frpm 1:30PM

Northumbria University’s annual Newcastle Catwalk Show is always a highlight of the North East’s design event calendar. This year will be no exception, as our final year Fashion students’ collections hit the runway at the Baltic, Centre for Contemporary Art on Thursday May 19th.

Daisy Green’s Great Big Swap
Venue – As You Like It
Price – £5 -ticket only
Time – From 5PM

Wedding Fashion Show
Venue – Thistle Hotel (Neville Street, Newcastle)
Price – FREE
Time 6PM Onwards

To include everything from bridal gowns & men’s formal attire to ideas for the proud mother and bridal party. Free event with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival.  Thursday 19th May in the Mozart Suite – from 6pm with the show commencing at 6.45pm

Fragrance Finder
Venue – The Fragrance Shop (13b Eldon Way)
Price – FREE
Time – 6 – 8PM

The Fragrance Shop are inviting you to introduce people of all ages to try and test and discover their signature small. Their experienced Fragrance consultants will list and explore all options andfind each client their own individual fragrance. Discover brands such as Gucci, D&G, Ghost, Lacoste, Hugo Boss and many more. There’ll also be a free goodie bag for the first 5 customers!

Eldon Square VIP Shopping Night
Venue – Eldon Square
Price – FREE
Time – 6 – 9PM

To celebrate Newcastle Fashion Week Eldon Square is delighted to host a VIP Shopping Night. The Centre will be filled with music and entertainment, special offers, extra treats and prizes to be won.

Lovedough Adidas Originals Party
Venue – Tup Tup Palace
Price – £6
Time – 9pm – 3AM

Lovedough & Zoo join forces with Adidas Originals for a break dance fashion fusion. Northumbria University’s Official Fashion Show After-Party venue.

Jean Genie
Venue – Eldon Square (between Boots and John Lewis)
Price – FREE
Time – 9am – 8PM

Jean Genie will be adding a touch of magic to Eldon Square and helping to dispel your denim dilemmas. Located between Boots and John Lewis, the Jean Genie Style Team will be working their magic from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd May 2011 to conjure up the ideal pair of jeans for anyone in search of denim perfection.

Facinators, Footwear and Fixx
Venue – Exclusive Footwear (8-12 Shakespeare Street)
Price – FREE
Time – 6 – 9:30PM

Champagne evening to get you in the mood for your wedding or race-day! Lots of Special Offers, so bring along your outfit and let us accessorise you beautifully for your Special Day.

Girls Night Out
Venue – Tiger Tiger
Price – £5
Time – 7 – 10:30PM

Elizabeth Jade events presents Girls Night In Out at Tiger Tiger.
With Zumba, Beauty treatments, hair & make up boutiques, nutrition & fitness, chocolate heaven, cupcakes and more! With 4 stalls all showing off unique jewellery and customers can make their own jewellery specific to their outfit! Buy 4 tickets and get the 5th free!

Friday 20th May 2011

Lee Stafford Uncut
Venue – Northumbria University (School of Law & Newcastle Business School Building)
Price – FREE
Time – 4 – 7PM

Celebrity and award winning hairdresser Lee Stafford will be delivering an incredible demonstration of innovative but usable cutting systems live on stage

Miss Newcastle Official After Party
Venue – Tup Tup Palace
Price – £6
Time – 9pm – 3AM

Live Lingerie Window
Venue – Fenwicks Window
Price – FREE
Time – 12 – 2PM

Jean Genie
Venue – Eldon Square
Price – FREE
Time – 9am – 8PM

Saturday 21st May 2011

Bringing Fashion To Life!
Venue – John Lewis
Price – FREE
Time – All Day

See this season’s must-haves, on our live models. Throughout the day in Womenswear and accessories department, watch as our model groups come to life and show the latest trends and sought after brands

Jean Genie
Venue – Eldon Square
Price – FREE
Time – All Day

Fashion Week Closing Party & Newcastle’s Most Stylish Awards
Venue – Tup Tup Palace
Price – £8
Time – 9PM – 3AM

Please note that all events are subject to change, some may require tickets bought in adance and some may be sold out. All the information above was as accurate as possible at the time of writing.

Fenwicks in Newcastle is famous for its Christmas window. It sometimes has themes, I think this year they just went for a generic Christmas type theme.

Here are some pics, they aren’t the best, there were loads of people at the window as you would expect. Its big, so I took a few shots of the different “scenes”.

As always there was the standard glare from the windows, but I have tried to get the best photos I could from the day.

These few shots were taken from my phone, so not great quality, but you can still get a sense of the Christmas Window at Fenwick this year.

Fenwick Christmas Window Through The Years

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