The Mess Has Moved!!!

The Beautiful Mess has moved!!!

 

 

Please come visit our new cyberhouse at www.mjvalentine.com !!!

 

 

With much love for new blogging platforms,

 

MJ x

The Mess Loves: Goddess Flora and Emily de Molly!

Hello my dove!

On Thursday, I went to the Clipsal 500 for the first time. I know it might seem a bit strange for a sequin high heeled, fairy floss eating cupcake enthusiast to be so excited over a car race, but I have to say- I honestly had an amazing day! The first thing I saw when I walked through the gate was a glittering purple Vegasmobile. It is my all time fantasy car. Amaze.

Sexpotmobile!

 

 

For those of you who don't know, the Clipsal 500 is a four-day long car racing event held in Adelaide each year. There's a bit of a stigma surrounding the event that it tends to 'bring out the bogans'- the beer-bellied, the crass-mouthed, the rat-tailed, the car-paraphenarliea-adorned, the drunken hob-nobs. I have to say that while there certainly were... shall we say... lots of 'car-over-enthusiasts' about the place, they were all so obviously enjoying the day and the culture surrounding the race that it didn't even matter!

 

The atmosphere was rich and colourful, full of excitement. I never understood why they call car racing a 'sport'- it always seemed to me that all it requires is for one person to sit behind a wheel and go round and round in circles at high speeds. I can now say that I have a new appreciation for the sport, and the teams that make these events work. Everyone involved, from the drivers to the spectators, is enthusiastic like no other. I'm so glad I went and experienced the Clipsal 500- at the very least, it's something to tick off my bucket list!

 

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Now, the real reaosn I'm writing to you today is to share my new-found excitement for Etsy. 

 

Etsy is an online marketplace for crafters of handmade goods to sell their wares. Mittens, photoframes, jewellery, bridal veils, beaded shoes, tea cosies... the list is practically endless. Until I came accross a spectacular bottle of nailpolish on Pinterest, I really didn't have any appeciation for exactly who and what can be found in this cyber-treasure trove. So, last night, I logged into my newly created account and made three purchases that I am super, super excited about...!

 

The Mess Loves...

 

Nail polishes by Emily de Molly! 

 

 

'A Touch of Vintage'                        'Girl's Best Friend'

 

 

These might actually be some of the best sparkly nailpolishes I have ever found. Emily de Molly colours are bright and vibrant, super sparkly and totally amazing. Easy bottle is 12ml in size with ball bearings inside so they don't congeal and settle on the bottom. Emily de Molly polishes use 'high quality suspension bases' for all the glittery colours. This ensures that the glitter doesn't sink to the bottom of the bottle, which means less shaking and more even sparkle coverage. All the glitters are solvent resistant, too- helloooooo, long-wearing! 

 

I bought the 'Girl's Best Friend' pink holographic polish (!) and the 'Touch of Vintage'- I think this one in particular will be a brilliant addition to my manicure kit, because it's wearable over any base colour imaginable. Can't wait to try it over a lilac-coloured polish!  

 

 

Flower crowns by Goddess Flora!

 

 

 

 

These magical wreaths of deliciousness are handcrafted by the 'hopeless romantics' at Goddess Flora. Fully customisable and 100% beautiful, they are the perfect topper to any outfit- particuarly those of Spring and Autumn!

  

I've just placed and order for a hot pink crown of sheer delight (pics coming as soon as I recieve it). I already have big plans for the first few outfits I'll be crowning with one of these beauties...

 

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The best part about Goddess Flora and Emily de Molly is that they are both owned and operated by Aussie girls! Goddess Flora herself Holly is from Sydney, and Hayley of Emily de Molly is from Canberra. Love supporting Australian businesses!

 

I can't wait to share my goodies with you when they arrive! Head on over to Goddess Flora and Emily de Molly to check out their amazing stores!

 

 

Holographic sparkles and Vegasmobiles,

 

MJ x