Tokyo Police Club at Trafalgar Square

It is Canada Day today, and to celebrate there was an event at Trafalgar Square in London yesterday.

The event was free, Tokyo Police Club were the the main act, and as it was their only concert date in the whole of Europe in their farewell tour, so I could not miss it!

They opened with Breakneck Speed and played lots of songs, including many of my favourites.

They played Favorite Color, New Blues, Nature Of The Experiment, Hands Reversed, Bambi, End Of A Spark, Argentina Part I, Wait Up (Boots of Danger), Tessellate, Simple Dude, Be Good, Hang Your Heart, Hot Tonight, Box.

For the encore they played Your English Is Good and Cheer It On (from what I remember)

Wish they played Citizens Of Tomorrow but they didn't - should have requested it when they asked on Instagram!

I wanted to record their whole show but I also wanted to dance and sing which pretty much spoils any footage if you try to do both so I had to find the right balance!

The band started their set early, before their allotted 7:20 starting time, and also came back for an encore of 2 more songs, which was amazing!

After the encore we left slowly and I saw Dave coming out the backstage area towards were I had just been (front row, under the stage). I called him and asked if I could have a picture, and he said "Yeah, yeah" but kept on walking so I was walking beside him for a few seconds until he said "I'll come back". I waited there for a moment until I realised where he had gone, so went back to meet him and I got my picture (well, 3). 

There were a few people still standing near the front so it makes sense that he wanted to go and meet them before they all left.

I said to him "I was at the front" and he replied "I saw you", then I said I loved the show, can't remember what he replied, then Dot also said to him that he liked the show, and we left. Not sure if the rest of the band also came out afterwards but I'm so happy I had the chance to see them one last time and even got a picture with Dave. Posted some of these pictures on my stories and TPC liked one of them.

Hoping for a 20th anniversary reunion!🥺

xo

The Kills at Troxy

             

Last night we went to see The Kills on their first UK show promoting their latest album, God Games. This is not long since seeing them on the presentation of the album (where I got a signed poster and picture with them too!) back in September at Rough Trade East.

Alison looked amazing and was all smiles, and asked the crowd a few times how they were. She wore skinny jeans, platform boots and a leopard print button-up shirt over a black t-shirt. Jamie wore an all-black ensemble consisting of leather jacket, t-shirt, straight jeans and light loafers.

The energetic duo performed a total of 20 songs (!) mostly from God Games. Wishing they played Last Day of Magic, which is an absolute favourite of mine. 

Got lots of pictures and videos, check out the latter on the links in the Setlist below:

1. Kissy Kissy
2. U.R.A. Fever
3. Love and Tenderness
4. 103
5. Going to Heaven
6. Baby Says
7. New York
8. Wasterpiece
9. Kingdom Come
10. Hard Habit to Break
11. God Games
12. DNA
13. Black Balloon
14. LA Hex
15. Doing It to Death
16. Future Starts Slow

Encore:

1. Blank
2. Better Days
3. My Girls My Girls
4. Sour Cherry

xo

Valentine's Day 2024

This Valentine's Day Dotcito got me a flower bouquet, chocolate, some Elemis rose goodies and a Status Anxiety bag.

xo

PS. Use code ELEMISZ0S for 20% off. 

On Our Anniversary

It was our 11th anniversary in September and Dotcito spoiled me as usual! 

He got me a card, flowers, a Slip silk pillowcase and the cutest pink Mulberry card holder 😍

xo

The Kills live at Rough Trade East

       

On Monday we went to see The Kills' new album God Games presentation at Rough Trade East in London.

I've been following their musical journey for about 15 years and have seen them live with Dotcito at the Roundhouse a few years ago but this was a completely different experience and much more intimate as, even though the event sold out, only had 300 people capacity.

It was amazing, we heard a couple of songs off the yet-to-be-released album (including Going to Heaven, Love and Tenderness My Girls My Girls, Wasterpiece, Bullet Piece and Better Days), then there was an interview section where I even got to ask The Kills a question just for fun which made them laugh (I got nervous and think I stuttered and my voice broke!).

It was fascinating to watch Jamie and Alison interacting with each other, so cute!

After the panel they played a small acoustic set including 103 and New York from God Games, as well as some older songs: Baby Says and Pull a U.

At the end we got the chance to get a poster print signed and I even got a picture with them.

I loved Alison's Celine jacket as well as her shirt but I forgot to ask her where the latter was from. Also really liked Jamie's loafers!

I'm starting to build a collection of pictures alongside my indie rock idols (see my Peter Doherty at The Royal Albert Hall post). Just need one with Julian Casablancas now 🤭

xo

Birthday Stationery Haul

@skincarestationery My first stationery haul video! 📚 What is your favourite item? ✨ #miniso #justmustard #stationeryhaul #asmrhaul #cutestationery #japanesestationery #affordablestationery @Mustard | Gifts + Desk Goods ♬ A Day in My Life - Soft boy

It was my birthday last month (follow me on Instagram so you don't miss my next giveaway) and I was spoiled with some cute stationery, featuring some Miniso, Morrisons and TK Maxx goodies!

Are you also a stationery lover like me?

xo

Lace & Pearls

Giveaway Time!

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To celebrate my birthday which is this month I decided to do a giveaway! (my first one in absolute ages)

You can win a set with:

• ETUDE Power Eyelash Ampoule
• Pyunkang Yul Highly Moisturizing Essence Mask Pack
• COSRX Full Fit Propolis Tester Pack

To enter you must:

1. Follow me on Instagram @msvanille
2. Like the giveaway post above
3. Share the second picture on your stories and to tag me
4. Tell me why you'd love to win and tag a friend in the comments (max 7 entries)

Bonus:

1. Follow me on Tiktok @skincarestationery and post your username in the comments

2. Follow me on Pinterest @amadteaparty and post your username  

3. Subscribe to my YT channel @navillet and comment your username  

(Make sure you @ your username and tell me what platform it is from)

Good luck! ✨

xo

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Peter Doherty at the Royal Albert Hall

        

  

On Friday we went to see Peter Doherty in concert at the Royal Albert Hall. It was my first concert since Bauhaus 2 years ago!

Before the concert started Dot showed me he had posted on Instagram so I went on there to comment, saying I'm ready, come out for pictures!

Minutes later he actually did come out and was standing on the right side of the stage, behind a wall and as people noticed him, they started to queue up for pictures and autographs. 

He then disappeared and I commented on his picture again saying 'Come back out, I haven't had my picture yet'. Who knows if he read my comments but after a while he came back.

I was unable to reach him as that area was on a different level and I was in front of the stage. Dot suggested I call him so I did and shouted "Pete!", he then turned to look at me and I asked "Can I have a picture?". He said something that I couldn't hear but was positive that he might come over as he had acknowledged me (Dot later told me Peter actually said "Of course you can").

As I wasn't sure what he had said, I also asked "Please!?" and after talking to one or 2 more people he started walking over to the stage.

I turned around to call Dot over so he'd also take some pictures as I saw Pete getting closer.

As I was right under the stage in front of the security man Pete said "How are we going to do this?" then asked the security man "Is it ok if she comes on stage?". I don't remember the man saying anything but he moved over and I put my foot on the chair in front and reached out so Pete would helped me climb up and he did!

He then put his arm around me and with his hand on my shoulder turned me around, I'm not sure why but Dot said that it was maybe so that we would have the theatre as background. 

I then proceeded to take a selfie with him under the blue stage lights. Then quickly took another one just in case. 

He was very patient as I took my pictures but I didn't want to take much of his time so right afterwards just said "Thank you" (twice ha!).

It happened so fast but I'm 99% sure he also said "Be careful" as I climbed down. He was very kind and his energy was so peaceful and calm.

As I walked back to my seat I realised there was now a queue of people hoping for a picture with Pete and when I looked up he had already gone back to the right side of the stage so I was the only one to get a selfie with Peter Doherty on the stage of the Royal Albert Hall before his concert. 

The concert was great and featured his dogs (though they eventually had to go as they told him they weren't allowed on stage) and his pregnant wife.

Sadly, the concert got cut short because of a stage invasion just when the faster songs were about to begin, which was disappointing as there was probably another half hour left for the show.

Got the best souvenir though, a picture with Peter Doherty, which he even saw when I tagged him on Instagram.

Setlist:

1. The Ballad Of
2. She is Far
3. Tell the King (The Libertines song)
4. Music When the Lights Go Out(The Libertines song)
5. The Man Who Would Be King (The Libertines song)
6. Albion (Babyshambles song)
7. Merry Old England
8. Hooligans on E (The Libertines song)
9. Can't Stand Me Now (The Libertines song)
10. The Ballad of Grimaldi
11. French Dog Blues (Babyshambles song)
12. I Get Along (The Libertines song)
13. Bollywood to Battersea (Babyshambles song)
14. Never Never (The Libertines song)
15. Time for Heroes (The Libertines song) (Incomplete due to stage invasion)

xo

On Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day this year, my gorgeous Dotcito got me a card (not pictured), some flowers, chocolate and Le Labo Santal 33 Perfume, as well as Byredo Gypsy Water Hand Cream. They both smell amazing so expect a review very soon!

The weekend prior we also went out for dinner. We don't usually do anything on Valentine's day so it was nice to be able to spend some time alone, together.

xo

Knitwear & Leather Boots

On My Birthday

H&M Top // Gant Jeans // Osprey London Bag // Zaful Mules

(Similar: Broderie Anglaise Top, Croc Leather Bag, Leather Mules)

Back in August we went to Braintree Village for my birthday to do a bit of shopping. It was incredibly hot and sunny that day - not a cloud in the sky and every surface was too hot to sit on! You can read more about my gifts and what I got on the New In post for August.

When we got back we went out for dinner - see what I had at the end of my latest Instagram reel.

xo

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I Tried Viviscal for 3 Months and This Happened to my Hair

A couple of months ago I was selected to take part in a trial of the Viviscal Hair Growth Programme and I was kindly sent a 3 month supply of the Viviscal Maximum Strength Hair Growth Supplement.

Viviscal is designed to help maintain normal healthy hair growth from within and is formulated with AminoMar C, a proprietary marine protein complex, plus Vitamin C, Niacin, Biotin, Iron, Zinc and extracts of Horsetail and Millet seed. 

The recommended daily intake is 2 tablets per day for a minimum of 3 to 6 months (1 in the morning and one in the evening with water and food) and after that it is recommended to take 1 to 2 tablets daily as required.

Before I started the Viviscal 3 month course my hair had been falling out a lot and felt like it was thinning. It could have been due to stress, nutrient deficiency or lack of vitamin D as I barely spent any time outside for the last couple of years. 

Within the first month there wasn't that much of a difference, however my nails did seem to become thicker or stronger. During the second month I started to notice a difference as hair loss diminished and by the third month there was barely any hair falling out when I brushed or washed it - I could count them on one hand whereas before there would be too many to even try to count. 

After finishing the 3 month course of Viviscal my hair feels stronger and I have noticed new hair growth as well. 

I would definitely recommend trying the Viviscal Hair Growth Programme if you are suffering with hair loss.

Find the Viviscal Hair Growth Programme at Feel Unique and Lloyds Pharmacy

xo

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