Kaotichandbag interview [VIDEO]

Coinciding with Pokesdown's festive celebration and late night shopping event this Thursday is the launch party of new vintage shop 'Kaotichandbag'. Aptly described as a "geek boutique", the shop will sell a variety of retro and sci-fi themed clothes, homewares, toys and accessories, from pocket-money fancies to upcycled designer jackets.

Last month, I interviewed co-owner of Kaotichandbag, Debbie Ward (pictured above), at the Tattoo Parlour Café. Debbie said she was really looking forward to opening the new shop and helping to promote Pokesdown as the vintage quarter of Bournemouth.

(Play the video below for the full Kaotichandbag interview!)

What Alice Found vintage calendar

"In the countdown to 2012, Pokesdown vintage boutique 'What Alice Found' has released a vintage-themed calendar for the new year."

(Image courtesy of Nicki Grainger, photography by Emily Fisher - Fishee Designs)

I've had a bit of a dry spell on the BHbeat byline front, but thankfully, this is the first of a few more to come in the next couple of weeks. I won't give away any details - you'll have to look online or pick up a copy of the free newspaper.

But for now, you can have a read of today's news feature about a vintage-style calendar, produced by two shop owners in Pokesdown. Please click the following link to read the full article: "Vintage-style calendar shot in local businesses"

Bloggers' Christmas Party

At the end of term, I'll be heading to the city of Bristol for a blogger meet courtesy of MyStreetChic.com and the South West Bloggers Network. The event is an opportunity to network with other fashion and beauty bloggers, and will include a catwalk show featuring the latest partywear from Boohoo.com.

The blogger meet/Christmas party will take place at Java Bristol on the evening of Friday 16th December, and tickets are only £5. Although the night will cost a little extra for yours truly, as Bristol isn't exactly walking distance from Bournemouth!

But despite the cost, the night should be worthwhile - the party will be fun, I'll make lots of new contacts, and I get to visit Bristol for the first time. Bristol street style, anyone?

My only worry, however, is that thoughts of the event will distract me from my shorthand exam, which is taking place only a few hours before. Hopefully, it won't be case.

As always, I'll keep you posted with updates and have a blog post choc-a-bloc with photos for you to enjoy and peruse through upon my return. In the meantime, I had better practice for my shorthand exam and carry on with my news theory essay.

(To get your hands on a ticket for the bloggers' party, click here)