I know this is terribly middle class of me, but I do like a bit of M&S. More ethical than a lot of other high street chains, they also present the guarantee of a good sarnie and comfy pants. At the time of writing there are a few little gothy gems in amongst the cardigans for gran and preppy boy boat shoes.
Marks and Spencers have loads of black home ware type items at the moment. There are black Le Crusset cookware and kettles and salt and pepper pots, which have always been available in black, part from when you are actually looking for a pair. There is also a rather mixed mash of Monte Carlo opulence, designed by some dude I have never heard of. A trip to his little section on the M&S website presents someone who looks like an amazing combination of Mr I-am-rich-and-I-live-in-the-Mediterranean-creepy, Bruce Campbell’s chin, and a clementine.
However, he's probably really nice in real life, and I should not take the mick out of someone just for their looks. Just cos it has happened to me. Bad bad bad. Anyway, the point is that there are a few little gothy gems in that there Marcel Wanders collection.
These are amazing. Ok, ok, I know the point of glass storage jars is to be able to see what is inside. Pffft! Black and
shiny, who cares?
Well the thumbnail is a bit pants, but the £12.00 price is just right for a present. M&S Quilt set
I like these those, and your nan might buy them because they are not entirely black. They are not particularly gothy, but would look gawjus in a black themed room. There is a giant head out line in the patterns, and this pleases me.
Ouch at £59.00 to £89.00 price tag. Lolz at the product description: " The Marcel Wanders collection is the perfect synthesis of uniqueness and beauty. Inspiring designs capture the imagination and create an atmosphere that 'makes our most exciting dreams come true'."
M&S Cushion with head outline
Head-shape-baroc-swirly-heartiness-cushion. Although I would also be tempted to splash red fabric paint over it, it is kinda cool. I like the head shape theme. It's on a rug in the same collection.
The £45.00 price tag isn't quite so cool. There is also a couple of pretty dresses in M&S that I'd like to team up with a pair of new rocks and a biker style leather jacket.
Sadly the M&S thumbnails are poo, so you will actually have to click the linky to see decent pictures.
Lace and Chiffon M&S dress
M&S Chiffon sleeved shift dress
And finally this dress that I thought would suit the goth in the office. Mother: take note, typlox.
M&S Black velvet ruched front dress
OK, well I think I may call this a reasonably successful first blog post. Feedback, of the constructive and thoughtful kind appreciated. Spam, swears and trolls shall be hit with the big delete stick of doom.
