And I believe this costume party is over, before it gets started

♫ Costume Party - Two Door Cinema Club ♫

Hello lovelies,

sorry it's been a little while, we've both come down with the winter cold that everyone seems to be getting which has resulted in us taking numerous days off school to recover. We've also been trying to catch up on sleep after a little bit of a mad weekend in Bristol. On the weekend, Paloma and I trekked up to Bristol on a two and a half hour coach journey, as we were invited to her sisters 20th birthday. 

It was lovely to see both of our sisters, for those who don't know, our sisters are also best friends who are living together at uni this year, weird huh?! Well it was a weird and wonderful weekend, checking out the black friday sales with Paloma bagging a pair of gorgeous burgundy boots and me snapping up a leopard print fur coat - I literally look like a bear :)

Later on, Isabella (Paloma's sis) hosted a 'music title' themed fancy dress flat party. Paloma decided to go as Primal Scream's 'Country Girl' by pairing a cute little apron, wicker basket and little frilly socks to create a subtle costume. I decided to come as Oh Atoms!'s 'Sugar Mouse' with my hair in plaited buns, typical whisters, over the knee socks, white gloves and a string of candy canes, which were all gone by the evening.

Bristol is great this time of year as they have a really cute german market by Cabot Circus, it really gets you in the christmas spirit!

Happy Birthday Izzy :)

Loads of love, Jess xxx

Paloma is wearing - Leotard - American Apparel, Skirt - H&M, Shoes - Topshop, Socks - M&S.

I am wearing - Peplum - Primark, Leggings - New look, Gloves - Boots, Socks - H&M, Boots - Topshop.

2012- So lets make time work for us

Precious Time- THE MACCABEES

 

2012 was an amazing time for Britain, with the jubilee and olympics, its been a year we will never forget! Its also been a great year for us, we took the plunge and decided to start this little blog and have had the most amazing time, rambling on, taking snaps and discovering other wonderful bloggers, bring on 2013, we are very excited and hope its the best year yet for cositsthebeesknees! Thanks so much to all our followers and readers you always manage to make our day! :)

 

Heres a little look back at the year... Happy New Year everyone!

 

2012- What we wore:

(wow thats a lot of clothes and a lot of posing!)

 

 

2012- What we made:

 

1) Christmas Jumper DIY, 2) Macaroons 3)6) Vaccines Top and shorts 4) Embellished collar 5) Rasberry cupcakes 7) Custard Creams 8) Daisy cupcakes 9) tart 10) Beanie burgers

 

2012- What we listened to:

2012 has been a great year for music and has also been a year when I really discovered my music taste, and most importantly of all, my favourite band. This time last year if you were to ask me who the Maccabees were, I would have has no idea, 12 months and 3 Maccabees albums later, I don't understand how my Ipod could have exsisted without them! Here are my favourite releases of 2012 and late 2011, that have had countless plays on my ipod...

1) Enjoy it while it Lasts- Spector
I am so glad I made the decision to go and see Spector in Hyde Park during the summer, it was one of the best decsions I ever made! Although at the time I had knew none of the lyrics, that soon changed...Their album has to be one of my absolute favourites, every song isequally catchy and addictive. Anyone who hasn't already check them out,
Best track, Friday Night Don't Ever Let it End

2) Given to the Wild- The Maccabees
In my opinion, the best album of 2012, may be biased, but then again it was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize album of theyear and is the band's third and best release to date. The Brigthon- based bands indivual and unique sound, accompained by Orlando Week's beautiful vocals, makes Given to the Wild a stand out album. Whats more, they are amazing live what more could you ask for? if ever I were to recomend an album, this would be it
Best track, Feel to Follow

3) Come of Age- The Vaccines
I fell in love with the band's first album, so you can imaginme my exctiment at the realease of their follow up album. At first listen I was unsure, but this is a grower, and by the second listen, Come of Age had won me over. With a slight different sound to their first album, whilst still retaining the sound we all love, Come of age has everything from 50s inspired rock and roll tunes (teenage icon) to moody grumbles (bad mood), it won't disapoint!
Best track, I Always knew

4) An Awesome Wave- Alt-J
Debut album from Alt-J, and winner of the Mercury Prize award is an amazing listen. it has proved to be very popular, quite unusual for an album of this genre, proving just how good it is. What makes this album so interesting is the diverse number of sounds which it includes, electronic, dubstep, and folk to name a few, but works so well when put together!
Best Track, Dissolve Me

5) Sunny side Up- Paolo Nutini
Although nearly three years old now, I had to include this in my best albums, simply because I have not stopped listening to it all year. It sounds so perfect in the summer, with it's happy tunes and melodies, and picks me up in the winter- a definite all rounder, Paolo's voice has to be one of my favourites of all time, and his songs never fail to hit the mark. A great listen
Best Track, Candy

6) Together we were made- The Feeling
Released last year, this is The Feelings third album. Having been a fan since their first release back in 2006, this album did not dissapoint. With catchy pop rock tunes and a gorgeous duet with sophie ellis bextor (Leave me out of it) this album is a must have.
Best Track, Say No

7)Radio one's Live Lounge 2012- Various artists
I admit that this one is a bit random, but if you are looking for a record full of variety and well known voices, then this is a great album for you. I have always been a fan of Live Lounge, seeing some of my favourite artists cover well known songs is always fun (who would have thought that the Vaccines singing Taylor Swift could work... well it does!)
Best Track, We are never ever getting back together, The Vaccines

8) Portamento, The Drums
Again, technically not released in 2012, but near enough and it was too good to miss out! The Drums are a great band, and even if you might not recognise the name you would defintely recognise some of their songs! Catchy beats and the occasional homourous lyrics, the Drums are the right mix of everything, and this album is a must have on any iPod
Best Track, Money

9) Beacon- Two door Cinema Club
If a reader of our blog, you may have seen a couple of months ago our post about going to a small TDCC perfomance and signing in HMV Oxford Street, that day I bought the album home and have not stopped listening to it since, it is a perfect blend of radio- friendly tunes and melodies, this is Two door cinema club doing what they do best! 
Best Track, Sun

Hope you enjoyed reading our blog in 2012, see you next year! :)

Happy New Year, Paloma xxx

In a few weeks I will get time to realise its right before my eyes

'What You Know '- Two Door Cinema Club

Yesterday we went to HMV in Oxford Street for an exclusive acoustic set and album signing session from the amazing band Two Door Cinema Club. Me and Jess have always loved music but was only until recently that we have started going to gigs, and have never looked back! Gigs aways guarentee an amazing atmosphere and experience and they manage to make you love your favourite bands even more (if thats even possible!)- as I found when we went to see the Maccabees in June!

We got up pretty early to get wristbands for the session but it was really nice being able to wonder round Oxford Street without the normal huge crowds of people wondering in and out of shops, we pratically had the shops to ourselves! (which as you can imagine was amazing!)

TDCC performed five songs a mix of old and new at the session, it was really nice to hear acoustic versions of hits such as Undercover Martyn and Something Good Can Work, we then got to meet them and have copies of their new album Beacon signed- they were lovely! :)

Their second album 'Beacon' is out now

To top off an amazing day, while leaving HMV we met and spoke to Pete Robertson (drummer) from another of our favourite bands The Vaccines who we are going to see at Ally Pally in November, he was really nice and happy to chat! :)

The Vaccines new Album 'Coming Of Age' is also out now! and definitely reccommended!

Jess is wearing: Peplum top- WAREHOUSE, Jeans- Gap, Trainers- Converse, Bag- M&S

Paloma is wearing: Blouse- H&M, Trousers- Primark, pumps- Primark

Who are your favourite bands at the moment?

Lots of love Paloma xxx

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