#;; ahh little ossy

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nightmare :   my  muse  coming  to  your  muses  aid  when  they  awake  from  a  nightmare. ( for lil ossy ? )

                                    𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖  𝕠𝕟𝕖  𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕕  𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕡𝕥𝕤 .

ⁿⁱᵍʰᵗᵐᵃʳᵉ :   ᵐʸ  ᵐᵘˢᵉ  ᶜᵒᵐⁱⁿᵍ  ᵗᵒ  ʸᵒᵘʳ  ᵐᵘˢᵉˢ  ᵃⁱᵈ  ʷʰᵉⁿ  ᵗʰᵉʸ  ᵃʷᵃᵏᵉ  ᶠʳᵒᵐ  ᵃ  ⁿⁱᵍʰᵗᵐᵃʳᵉ.

                      he had never been GREAT at sleeping. ( what was the point if he was never gone live past forty ? ) as a young man now; the burden of Glen lay fresh beneath his skin as he sat at his desk, scribbling across crumpled paper with a defined feather & ink. he enjoys making stories & creating concepts in his mind. although he had never truly been bothered if such creations would be recognised publicly - it was something to leave behind for his successor. WHO knows ? perhaps these ridiculous tales of knighthood would truly be spoken of in years to come. the thought brought a giggle from his lips. 

                      as he pulls away from his desk to stand, he notes the sound of footsteps echoing along the floorboards outside his room. ( it was not uncommon for someone else to be awake at this hour - Baskervilles were simply drawn to the dark. nocturnal, as it were. ) Levi pays it no mind to start with & hurriedly searches for extra papers to fill. by the time he has returned to his desk, the footsteps have ceased - yet their echo was uncomfortably close to his quarters.  

                     he grins, PUSHING up from his musings to approach the large oak door – keeping those out & he inside. ( he does not turn the handle at first. instead, he LISTENS. only reaching out the moment he can hear the sniffles & sobs of a little, newly-made Baskerville. ) Levi openly sighs as he pulls the door to find Oswald rubbing his big, damp eyes. his whole face was red & puffy - kinda laughable ? kinda cute ? Levi’s too busy kneeling down to decide. 

                     “ hey, now … what’s with the waterfalls, huh ? “ his elbows prop upon the support of his knees. he stares at the boy, wrinkling his nose as Oswald struggles to find his words & EXPLAIN himself. ( a nightmare had been guessed long before it was confirmed. Levi can feel the curdle of guilt swell within the pit of his stomach as he stands, leading the kid inside & away from the dark. “ i can’t really say they’ll go away, because that AIN’T true. plus, i know you’re super smart, Ossy ! so there’s no point in lying to you, but i guess you can stay here until your sister wakes up. “

                     the words are a jumble & were probably not the idealistic type of speech most guardians would offer. especially to a crying kid. ( but Levi had never been in this kind of situation before – frankly, he thought he was handling it well ! ) once the door was closed, Levi hikes Oswald up into his arms; cradling him as he moved across the room & drops him onto the double-layered bed. it’s soft. Oswald should appreciate it.                     

                    “ i never sleep anyways. you can have the whole thing to yourself, m’kay ? “ he reaches out to ruffle the kid’s hair. the tears have stopped. ( i must be doing SOMETHING right. ) “ just shout if the nightmares come back. i’ll get rid of ‘em — “ he pauses, SHOCKED as Oswald actually HUGS him. 

                    it was an affection Levi had not received in … well, ever. ( his movements are stiff as he returns the hug, cupping the boy’s shoulder. ) Levi’s eyes lid, he stares at the back of his own hand, noticing the minor patch of skin peeling away beneath the cuff of his shirt. ( he’ll need bandages for that soon. )

                     “ ... get some sleep. ‘kay ? “

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Easter Bank Holiday 2018: Top events to attend

 It’s one of our favourite times of year for going out, read on to see which nights we recommend you hitting up...

Ahh, Easter Bank Holiday weekend. The time of year for chocolate and socialising: two of our favourite things! And there are always plenty of ways to socialise over this long weekend, including club nights, karaoke and day parties. 

So which events would we pick to go to this month? We’ve selected a handful below to help you narrow it down. But don’t forget there are a whole load more to choose from on Shoobs now. So if you feel like going out twice (or even three times!) over the 4-day weekend then don’t forget to check the website for even more options! 

Holla Back - The Throwback Party @ Bar 512

This Bank Holiday Saturday (31st March) things are getting exciting, as a brand new throwback night launches in Dalston, East London. Holla Back will be bringing you all the best tunes of the 90′s and noughties - and maybe even classic tunes like Peter Andre’s “Mysterious Girl” too. Maybe! 

But whatever your throwback flavour of choice, with DJs like Shorty Bless, DJ Semo and S Dot on the decks, you know your evening is in good hands. 

Early bird tickets are just £7 right now. Get yours HERE. 

The Heatwave presents Hot Wuk: London @ Oval Space

Something to get seriously excited about this Easter is The Heat Wave Hot Wuk 2018 Tour, which is going to kick off your Bank Holiday in the right way with the maddest riddims and a jam packed bashment show with the wickedest dancers on Thursday 29th March. 

Dancehall lovers are not going to want to miss this - and there are a number of special guest MCs due to be announced for the night too! 

Get your tickets HERE now. 

Grown & Sexy - 6th Birthday @ Revolution America Square

I’m sure you know by now, but Grown & Sexy is more than a rave! For those who enjoy making an effort with their fashion, love to party to great music, sip quality alcohol and experience unforgettable vibes. 

Diverse Nights continue to deliver with spectacular, memorable nights. Help them celebrate their 6th Birthday for Grown & Sexy!

Get your tickets HERE

ONO London Bank Holiday Soirée @ Arbor City - Lane Bar

Get ready to get dressed up in your finest and most stylish ‘fits, as ONO London brings you the City Soirée this Friday 30th March in Aldgate East. A sophisticated night for the “grown and sexy” with good vibes, spectacular settings and sensual R&B, afrobeats and more on the decks. 

Invasion Crew, 4Play Sounds, Ruff n Tuff and other top DJs will be spinning for the night and VIP packages are available if you want to really splash out.

Get your tickets HERE now. 21+ only - and don’t forget to wear smart shoes, no trainers!

Reminisce @ Yates, Reading

A great option for those of you who miss the good ol’ days of banging reggae tunes that were straight from the island! Reminisce comes to Reading on Bank Holiday Sunday (1st April) to bring you a night full of reggae, revivals and Lovers Rock with a live performance from the legendary Brown Sugar singer, Kofi. Oh and Ossie Gad from the Natural Ites will be performing too, as well as more special guests!

A one-off show for true fans and early bird tickets are still available! Get your tickets HERE now. 

*Starz* Launch Party - Bank Holiday Special @ Guys Bar

You know it’s going to be a big night if it’s a grand opening, so STARZ is certainly worth checking out on Saturday 31st March if you’re looking for an ultra classy affair with a whole host of London’s finest DJs on the decks. Kicking off the celebrations and making sure this night gets the launch it deserves, Mr Play, DJ Slick, Darkozy, DJ Neptizzle and plenty more will be bringing the vibes; from Funky House, to Soca and Slow Jams.

Get your tickets for this super suave night HERE now. 

Love Spot @ Club Reina

If you’re looking to stay in Central London for the Bank Holiday weekend then Love Spot could be the night to hit on Friday 30th March. Taking place at the very popular Club Reina in Farringdon, Love Spot boasts two rooms of music and some of the hottest DJs in the business on rotation all evening, including DJ Larizzle, The Trackmasters, Jobo Sound and Contagious Ent. 

The dress code is smart and sexy and with the newly refurbished settings too, you can make sure that you have the best backdrop for those snaps and selfies. 

Tickets are online and available HERE now. 

Trevor Nelson’s Soul Nation ft MYA @ KOKO London

The Trevor Nelson x Soul Nation parties became a massive hit over the last year and they are only planning to get bigger and better plans in 2018. The first event of this year will see Trevor takeover the renowned venue that is KOKO in London and invite the beautiful Grammy Award winning R&B Star, Miss Mýa along for a special live performance too!

It’s a perfect way to spend your Bank Holiday Saturday (31st March), especially if you’re a fan of live music and classic hits.

Tickets are available online HERE now. 

DJ Nate’s Caribbean Rocks Concert @ O2 Forum Kentish Town

If you’ve been preeing the popular events on Shoobs for a little while now then you’ll know that DJ Nate’s Caribbean Rocks Concert is a hugely anticipated affair - and it happens to fall on the Bank Holiday weekend.

The top London DJ will be bringing the best of the islands to O2 Forum Kentish Town on Friday 30th March for a show like no other. With the likes of Spice, Razor B, Ding Dong and plenty more set to storm the stage - you’d be crazy to miss it!

Get your tickets and find out more reasons why Caribbean Rocks is the place to be this Bank Holiday HERE. 

JAYS Linkup - Roll & Rave @ Saw Swee Hock Student Centre

Now, this looks like a blast for students wanting to do something different over the Easter Bank Holiday: a 90′s themed roller skating night! Yep, channel your skating skills and have the most fun cruising around the rink to the coolest throwback tunes, bashment and funky house at Saw Swee Hock Student Centre on Saturday 31st March. 

Better still, the Anthony Joshua fight will be shown live at the venue too so you don’t have to miss out on the AJ action while you skate the night away. 

More info and tickets available HERE. 

Bruk Out Old Skool vs New Skool Easter @ IndigO2

Almost 2,000 people have been attending each and every Bruk Out event since 2014, so you already know this is a MUST! What makes it such a guaranteed good time? A huge arena filled with the best DJs in the city spinning old skool and new skool tracks for one of the largest Caribbean parties in the UK!

Just some of the guys you’ll enjoy on the decks for this Easter special include: DJ Nate, Mix Masters, English Fire, Invasion Crew, Deep Clarity, Coolie and Kapital.

Check out the full line-up and purchase your tickets HERE now - they’ll fly fast!

So in between munching those easter eggs, you have a tonne of options to go out and shake a leg this Bank Holiday! Which event will you be attending? Let us know by tweeting us or tagging us in your Instagram photos: @shoobsonline. 

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Cult London brand RIXO has some very exciting news for you

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Cult London brand RIXO has some very exciting news for you

Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McClosky need no introduction. Their brand RIXO has only been going just over two years, yet their names get dropped just as often, if not more, than veteran designers amongst the fashion crowd.

Their story goes a bit like this: the friends went to the London College of Fashion together, were buyers at ASOS before spotting a gap in the market for vintage-inspired designs at a reasonable price. Fast forward a little and their feminine silk blouses, skirts and dresses are a go-to for celebs like Kylie Minogue and Margot Robbie, have a cult following on Instagram and have been picked up by the likes of Liberty and Net-A-Porter.

Suffice to say they’ve re-ignited our love for prints. Henrietta very kindly took a pause from taking over the world to talk us through the brand’s upcoming projects.

What was the inspiration behind Rixo?

RIXO is very much based on Orlagh and myself’s personal style and vintage pieces that we love. Inspiration for our collections comes form vintage fairs and flea markets that we go to – we are always on the hunt! Charity shops are also amazing to find great pieces. The inspiration for RIXO is quite bohemian and we love the 70s. Most importantly for us though is that we want to ensure we create shapes that flatter the woman’s body and use great quality materials. We are obsessed with our own personal silk vintage Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell dresses.

Shop now: RIXO LONDON Jade printed chiffon midi dress for £265 from Net-A-Porter

Your designs are very vintage-inspired, yet modern and wearable. How do you hit that balance?

It is a mixture of elements – firstly the print is key and it is also crucial that the correct print is put onto the correct shape. Not all prints suit all shapes so it’s getting the balance just right. The scale and colour of the print also has a huge impact on making sure each RIXO pieces has a modern appeal while still being vintage inspired. Then there is the material used… this is also key to ensure RIXO garment are wearable and flattering when worn. All three elements need to come together to make the perfectly vintage-inspired, yet modern and wearable piece.

You were one of the first ‘mid-range designers’ alongside STAUD and Ganni that are championing affordable luxury. How did you go about setting prices?

Pricing of RIXO is fundamental to us. We are constantly told that we could get double for our silk printed dresses – however we feel strongly about creating a product that is true value for money. We don’t have any investors and a benefit of that is that we don’t have margins to hit and we can be more flexible in following a path that we truly believe in and will pay off in the long run. We simply want to create something that girls our age could also afford and save up for and get something really special. It’s such a shame when as a fashion fan and customer you fall in love with something but you know it is completely out of your reach and unattainable. We want RIXO to be affordable and reasonable.

Shop now: RIXO LONDON Katie floral-print crepe midi dress for £275 from Net-A-Porter

Many people don’t know that you are a small company. What does a typical day look like for you?

RIXO couldn’t be more hands on – we set up what we call ‘our baby’ from our living room and for the first two years only had one employee help us. When it comes to wholesale sales (to our retailers such as Selfridges, Net-a-Porter, Harvey Nichols) we do all this ourselves, press is something we are very keen to also keep in house, design and pretty much everything else RIXO.

We don’t really have a typical day – we are still a very reactive company and find it hard to say no to any opportunity. Weekends haven’t really existed for a long time – this weekend just gone we moved all our stock into a new office space… But every day is very different, it can be setting up a pop-up shop, meeting with our retailers about new in-store concept, painting and creating new designs, range building collections, critical path meetings with our supplier, finance meetings (tackling the more boring elements of running your own business such as VAT), press appointments, styling and shooting the product, sending our new collections to retailers worldwide… No rest for the wicked ha!

Shop now: RIXO LONDON Esther polka-dot crepe midi dress for £265 from Net-A-Porter

How long does it take from concept to retail?

It’s a long process with many stages – we are still getting our heads around it, but at the moment we are working on SS19 so almost a year… someone once said to us there is no industry like the fashion industry for wishing your time away and it’s so true. It’s hard to be in the present as you always have to be looking ahead and planning a year in advance or even more!

What was the inspiration for your latest collection?

SS18, which is available now is very much ‘Under the Sea’ inspired – we spent hours painting, sketching and creating beautiful sea life elements – think coral, seahorses, crabs. Shells have been scaled up to create our aquamarine psychedelic shell print and as always we haven’t been afraid of colour so you will see vivid coral colours starfish immersed onto black and pink. Then for AW18 we have complete U-turn and our collections for winter are inspired by Disco and Studio 54 – it is heavily party-influenced and there are some fabulous sequin numbers!

You’ve had celebs like Kylie Minogue and Pandora Sykes wearing your designs, who else would you love see in them?

We recently had Margot Robbie in RIXO so that was a pinch-me moment. Personally, Kate Moss, I’d love to see her in RIXO, we are big fan girls of her as she just pulls off effortless style so naturally. In all honestly though it means more to us to see a random girl in the street wearing RIXO – as we know she has parted with her own money and that is one of the best things to see and is still pretty unreal to us.

Shop now: RIXO LONDON Imogen polka-dot crepe top for £165 from Net-A-Porter

You’ve been credited for making us fall in love with print again, and for highly Instagrammable dresses. Was the Insta following quite organic?

Completely organic and I think our naivety has worked in our favour, we have no marketing plan or social strategy (I wish we were that organised!) we literally make it up daily and I post an image I like… there is no science to the RIXO IG and we will keep it this way no matter how big the brand gowns. I think it is so important to have a natural communication with your audience and really be truthful with all your followers.

What’s next for Rixo?

Ahh – so much! We are launching in Harrods very soon which is a dream come true for us. We also are introducing accessories so you will be able to shop this full RIXO look – think bags, belts, jewellery, swimwear etc.… we are really focusing on increasing our categories. We have a very exciting collaboration with Laura Jackson that we will be unveiling during fashion week in September in London at our own and first LFW personation…. A busy few months ahead.