tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79426265335928946412024-03-12T20:47:56.197-07:00Gertrude's AtticThis is me...http://www.blogger.com/profile/09909805525281746015noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942626533592894641.post-73245587564541668112012-05-06T14:37:00.001-07:002012-05-06T14:37:55.446-07:00Trekking for girlsI've just come back from a trek to Everest Base Camp.<br />
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I know that a mountain path isn't a catwalk, but I think it's still important to look stylish!<br />
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Before I started packing I tried to find advice about the essentials for girls - what to wear and how to wear it. When I couldn't find any blogs, I thought I'd write a little diary so here it is - hope it helps!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 1</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Kathmandu to Monjo</span><br />
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<b>Wearing:</b> North Face t-shirt, North Face khaki trousers, Marmot gillet, Rab Vapourise jacket.<br />
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Plane flight then long walk. Too many clothes but layers are good. Jacket spent whole day in rucksack.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Monjo to Namche Bazaar </span><br />
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<b>Wearing: </b>Coral Icebreaker T-shirt, Marmot gillet, North Face khaki trousers.<br />
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Long walk uphill to Namche Bazaar. Everest view half way up. When we finally reached Namche it was a massive relief.<br />
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Namche has everything you would need to buy<br />
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We stayed in Hotel Sherpland. Needed down sleeping bag over blanket. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 3 </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Acclimatisation day </span><br />
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<b>Wearing:</b> Black North Face trousers, long sleeve black Icebreaker, gillet, Buff scarf. <br />
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Walked to Thame village. Very hard. After 1 hour wanted to stop and go back. Needed Buff because of dust.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 4</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Namche Bazaar to Tashinga</span><br />
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<b>Wearing:</b> North Face trousers, long sleeve blue Icebreaker t-shirt, gillet, North Face head band. <br />
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Only short walk. Uphill to start but quite easy after that. Hot. Could have worn less but long sleeve good for sun protection. Needed lighter scarf for head. <br />
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I have silk glove liners that I wore for burnt hands. Definitely needed these. <br />
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<b>Notes for girls:</b> Take Berocca to get you going in the morning. <br />
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I have my Ugg boots with me - they were a bit of a luxury but they are amazing!!! So warm and comfy.<br />
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Also, my friend Alex gave me Eight Hour cream by Elizabeth Arden just before we left England. It's perfect. Smells nice, great for my chapped lips, sunburn and eyebrows!!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 5</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Tashinga to Pangboche</span><br />
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<b>Wearing:</b> Same trousers, an All Saints navy t-shirt, gillet. <br />
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Long walk. First part all uphill then to monastery.<br />
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Very dusty. I have a Buff scarf to cover mouth but it's too thick. Buy something that's super sheer so you can breath through it. <br />
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<b>Advice: </b>You will constantly be looking for stuff in your bag. I have North Face Base Camp Duffle (£90). It was worth every penny. I have a lot of different dry sacs. It would be worth marking them in some way. <br />
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<b>Note on day sacs:</b> I had to buy one in Kathmandu as realised looking at other trekkers in the airport that mine would not be big enough. I've got North Face Recon. It fits Nalgeen bottles in each side and there are plenty of pockets. <br />
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I wore a non-wicking t-shirt today and you can definitely tell the difference. Doesn't dry quick enough.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 6</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Short walk to Periche</span><br />
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<b>Wearing: </b>North Face trousers, blue Icebreaker long sleeve, North Face headband. <br />
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Eaten: porridge, egg on toast, two pancakes with honey, small twix, egg fried rice, large snickers, noodle soup, fried rice, choccy pud, Coke.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 7</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Acclimatisation day</span><br />
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<b>Wearing: </b>North Face trousers, blue Icebreaker, charcoal Icebreaker, gillet, Rab vapourise jacket, small gloves.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 8</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Walk to Dughla</span><br />
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Altitude sickness so have no idea what I was wearing!!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 9</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Journey to Lobouche</span><br />
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<b>Wearing:</b> Black trousers, blue Icebreaker, charcoal Icebreaker, Rab jacket, Nepali yak wool hat and gloves. Had to put down jacket on as it was v cold. <br />
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Short walk but headache, dizziness and nausea. <br />
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Still have appetite. Taking a whole Diamox twice a day now. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 10</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Walk to Gorak Shep then to Base Camp!!!</span><br />
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<b>Wearing:</b> Black North Face trousers, blue Icebreaker, charcoal Icebreaker, pull on fleece, gillet, Rab jacket.<br />
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The walk to Gorak Shep was uphill and windy. Gorak Shep lodge basic with no sink.<br />
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Had lunch then began walk over boulders to Base Camp. We could see it in the distance. Everyone says it is a disappointment. It wasn't to me. We could see Everest on the way and there were ice structures all around us. It is literally the end of the valley. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 11</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Gorak Shep to Lobouche</span><br />
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<b>Wearing:</b> Same as above minus fleece plus Rab down jacket<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;">Day 12</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Lobouche to Pangboche</span><br />
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<b>Wearing:</b> Blue icebreaker, charcoal icebreaker, North Face black trousers,<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 13</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Pangboche to Namche</span><br />
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<b>Wearing:</b> Black icebreaker, gillet, black North Face trousers. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Day 14</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Namche to Lukla</span><br />
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<b>Wearing:</b> Black North Face trousers, black t-shirt, white vest, gillet, straw trilby<br />
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Everyone laughed at me for bringing a trilby. I was right! You just need one that still looks cool after it has been squashed. <br />
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Circle scarf from American Apparel also amazing. <br />
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<b>WHAT NOT TO FORGET: </b><br />
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<li>8 hour cream</li>
<li>Uggs - don't get imitations, they won't keep feet warm</li>
<li>An excellent down jacket and sleeping bag (I had Rab)</li>
<li>Clean knickers for every day</li>
<li>Dark trousers</li>
<li>Compeed plasters</li>
<li>Lots of ibuprofen (I ran out)</li>
<li>Loads of Icebreaker stuff - seriously, it's actually brilliant </li>
<li>A little bit of make up - concealer and mascara a must I reckon</li>
<li>A comfy but nice jumper you wear in evenings</li>
<li>Fleece trousers look a bit rubbish but are v comfy </li>
<li>I borrowed my dad's Kindle - hasn't needed charging</li>
<li>iPod - I asked friends to do playlists (note: iPods don't seem to like altitude. Mine stopped working above 4600m!)</li>
<li>Nordic Walking poles - look up Nordic Walking as an exercise before you go</li>
<li>Base camp North Face duffle </li>
<li>Stuff sacks </li>
<li>Marmot gillet </li>
<li>Berocca for drinks </li>
<li>Thin gloves to protect hands from sun</li>
<li>North Face headband- keeps ears warm and hair under control</li>
<li>My friend Jules gave me heat pad things - brilliant when it was freezing </li>
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<b>Forget:</b><br />
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<li>Trainers (if you are taking Uggs)</li>
<li>Special sunglasses (metal ones fine)</li>
<li>You only need one fleece. I went for a North Face one </li>
</ul>
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<b>Things I wished I had:</b><br />
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<li>Perfume</li>
<li>Not light khaki trousers - go for darker colour </li>
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And since then I've been asked to supply some pieces for a 1920s photo shoot! I'll post some pics when I have them. It's going to be a v busy week!This is me...http://www.blogger.com/profile/09909805525281746015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942626533592894641.post-86248355866959604442011-10-30T10:05:00.000-07:002011-10-30T10:10:56.200-07:00Agatha, Dorothy and NancyVery exciting.... my head pieces are now available to buy in a gorgeous bridal shop...<br />
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This is the Agatha Christie:<br />
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It's made with a 1920s dress clip. I LOVE it!<br />
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And this is the Dorothy Whipple. See the gorgeous Art Deco earrings.... <br />
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See the Nancy Mitford and others at <a href="http://www.gertrudesattic.com/">Gertrude's Attic</a><br />
<br />This is me...http://www.blogger.com/profile/09909805525281746015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942626533592894641.post-8687019985583542882011-10-23T13:19:00.000-07:002011-10-23T13:19:38.116-07:00Pin UpsI decided I needed a board to pin up all my stuff yesterday but didn't want a boring looking one.... so I made this....<br />
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I found some picture frames in my favourite antiques shop in Derbyshire, then used cork inside them. <br />
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I've started to pin a few things up - Gertrude's Attic is definitely filling up now. <br />
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<br />This is me...http://www.blogger.com/profile/09909805525281746015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942626533592894641.post-69518847909657475252011-10-19T08:24:00.000-07:002011-10-19T08:24:27.746-07:00Pretty pairJust bought these lovely art deco earrings from an antiques shop...<br />
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Been on a roll this week and made two new fascinators - pics to follow.<br />
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Also bought two new Mary's.... see previous entry!! <br />
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<br />This is me...http://www.blogger.com/profile/09909805525281746015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942626533592894641.post-11708689021960956192011-10-16T02:26:00.000-07:002011-10-16T03:24:48.600-07:00Bowler Hats and MaryI've been to a couple of brilliant antique and vintage shops this weekend.<br />
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This is my favourite street... see the arm chair with the bowler hats.<br />
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Then I found these... I have a real thing for old Mary statues....<br />
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I've collected a few from places I've been.... but this is the biggest collection i've seen together. Love them.<br />
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Will buy one (or two) later.... also bought an old tea pot for £2.80 for a tea party I'm holding next weekend.This is me...http://www.blogger.com/profile/09909805525281746015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942626533592894641.post-12601391823423466472011-10-12T09:38:00.000-07:002011-10-12T14:31:01.672-07:00Feathers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pics of the fascinator to follow!This is me...http://www.blogger.com/profile/09909805525281746015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942626533592894641.post-66829472552220894262011-10-08T08:35:00.000-07:002011-10-08T08:35:06.786-07:00Girl's WorldThis is Gertrude's Attic... here I am working away so I may actually create a few things to show you!<br />
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As some of you may notice I use a Girl's World head to model my pieces! <br />
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If you are of a similar age you'll know what a Girl's World is. <br />
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I found this one in a fantastic antique centre in Derbyshire. <br />
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It has all the accessories (including original lipstick) and the box. <br />
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I was so excited when I saw it I couldn't even speak. <br />
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Annoyingly my Girl's World - who shall be known as Fifi - has better hair than me!This is me...http://www.blogger.com/profile/09909805525281746015noreply@blogger.com0