Rapid Review.. Pure Love - 'Handsome Devil's Club'

'Handsome Devil's Club' is the second single by Frank Carter's new outfit, Pure Love. This was released in late May (!) apparently but totally passed me by and I only found it about a week ago after my friend told me that their Reading festival set was pretty awesome!

As I said in a previous Pure Love post, this is the complete opposite of what was occurring in the original Gallows; this is Carter showing his versatility as a songwriter and performer, and I really cannot get over what a surprisingly good singer he is! 'Handsome Devil's Club' is as poppy and catchy, if not catchier than 'Bury My Bones' was. I know that even if I tried to dislike this song, I would still end up liking it, and when Pure Love's debut album is released before the year is out, I will definitely be getting it. The only thing that I'm not so keen on are lyrics such as "Give me a good girl / The kind that wants to please / Give me a good girl / Down on her knees" - I know, I know, cue the feminist in me, and cue much eye rolling from male readers over picky modern females. Sexism will always exist to some degree, and I suppose I'd rather have fun singing it in a good song, rather than in some semi-R'n'B derogatory chart hit rapping about 'bitchez' and 'hoes' and the like.

Anyway, looking forward to both the Pure Love album, and the new Gallows stuff, and if my memory doesn't fail me then, as far as I'm aware, Pure love should be supporting Pulled Apart By Horses on their UK tour this autumn!

The 'Handsome Devil's Club' single, including 'Bury My Bones' and the videos for both songs, can be purchased for £1.99 on iTunes!

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Fashion Files.. Office Night Hawk Boots

I've had such a beautiful moment! I seriously don't know how the tears aren't streaming down my face! At last - after lusting so long! - I've finally found a pair of beautiful winklepickers!

A few months ago, I spent many an hour scouting out winklepicker boots on eBay, to no avail, I could never find a pair in my size. But alas, after reading a blog post by LLYMLRS (great fashion blog, this girl has epic style!) I discovered the Night Hawk Boots on Office's website. They. Are. PERFECT! The studding, the straps (this is beginning to sound a bit 50 Shades - oh, curse me for referencing that book on here!), even the heel is a nice size and slightly square, as I struggle to walk in heels too high due to an embarrassing lack of balance and a foot injury (duly caused by that embarrassing lack of balance...). They have a nice rock/punk edge and I can see myself living in them, as they'll easily go with day and night outfits, and will probably deal for autumn/winter weather too.

These boots are also available in red and white, but I'll be getting the black. Only downside is that they're £80 (!), but if it's one thing I'll invest in, it's a good pair of shoes. I don't even own that many, but I always think it's better to pay quality for shoes as it's carnage on your feet if it's not leather!