All you need is love...and lipstick: French Connection

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Wednesday, 13 July 2011

Wish List Wednesday

I'm starting to have to think hard and fast about my wishlists as my birthday is only a couple of weeks away (1st August people, mark it in your calendars 'kay?) and I am getting those inevitable groans of "what do you actually want then?".

Frustratingly, my birthday always comes at an awkward time, with the dregs of the sale still floating around the high street and only the first few items of the new season starting to appear...so as much as I would love new clothes, I have to work hard to find what I think will become my autumn staples.

But they are starting to show...and these are some of the things that have been catching my eye so far...

Blue boxy jacket, £55, Warehouse

Ultramarine is a huge colour for the new season and this jacket is not only the perfect hue, but is also a great way to incorporate the masculine tailoring that dominated many a catwalk.

Black lace dress, £87, French Connection

Black lace is an autumn/winter classic and this dress is a lovely way to get it into your wardrobe - it also comes in a soft pale pink and navy - and is a great update of the Erdem inspired red lace numbers that have been everywhere this summer.

Embroidered leather clutch, £25, Topshop

This clutch is the perfect nod to the arts and crafts trend I picked up on in my A/W Round Up back in March and also works perfectly for summer (yes that abstract concept of sunshine and warm weather) - and for 25 quid? A positive bargain.

Leopard print leather boots, £35, Topshop

Chelsea Boots. Leopard Print. Ponyskin. I'm there.

Have you picked up anything for your new season wardrobe yet? Spotted any must haves?

Wednesday, 4 May 2011

Wish List Wednesday...and a catch up.

So you may have noticed this didn't happen last week...nor did anything else on this blog for that matter. I took advantage of the 11 days off and the break flashed by without me even noticing, in fact I can't believe I'm back at work already!

I spent my time catching up with friends and family - a few days at my parents' house in Somerset, birthday lunches and BBQs, a royal wedding tea party (no tea was consumed...only champagne), picnics in the park, lots of baking and a full day of solo shopping in London...what a treat :)

Here are a few snapshots of my week -

My parents' lovely house (including my idiot father)

So pretty!

Basil - the best dog ever

Lyme Regis - such a lovely day

Friday's tea party - tiaras and excessive cake consumption compulsory!

And now for the wishlist!

Oh My Love at ASOS

Top £35, Jacket £45, Dress £48, Oh My Love at ASOS

A sign of a good brand? When they make you want loads of clothes you have no need for...and this is what Oh My Love has done for me! How often would I wear a lace, tassled sleeve kimono jacket? Or the crop top? But oh how I want it all!

French Connection Maxi

Shelbys Summer Dress, £155, French Connection

I ADORE this dress and just wish it wasn't priced so highly. £155 for a polyester dress? I don't think so. Fashion gods, make this mine!

So that's it for now - short and sweet! There are a few other pieces that would be on here, except I bought them! So will do a little post later on this week to show you :)

So what's on your wish list? And what did you get up to over these bank holiday weekends? Let me know!

Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Wish List Wednesday

Nautical

L-R Topshop dress, Topshop skirt, ASOS earrings, River Island tee, Gipsy (at ASOS) tights

Nauticals? For Spring? Groundbreaking. Sorry - couldn't resist. The original line may have attacked the predictability of florals but nautical designs are just as significant come spring. Does this make me want them any less? Of course not!

It may still (just) be February but I'm already pulling on my breton tees and hoping that soon they won't be covered up by my big fat winter coat. I'm also lusting after some of the latest nautical inspired offerings out on the high street - I particularly love Topshop's striped pencil skirt and boat print dress and the adorable anchor print tights by Gipsy at ASOS.

Viva Glam Gaga 2

I'm not normally a big nude lipstick kinda girl (pale blue tone pinks and brights have become my trademark) but I LOVE this colour! For some strange reason I held off getting the original Viva Glam Gaga until a couple of months ago but I will not be doing the same this time around.

The colour is a soft nude with a enough of a hint of peach to prevent me looking corpse like...I'm hoping it will do for me what Creme D'Nude (which remains unworn in my make up bag) does for others. And not only that, every penny of the proceeds goes towards fighting AIDS. Anyone know the release date for the UK?

Loafers

After previously dismissing loafers on the simple fact that I have big feet, I now have a real craving to grab a pair or two. I've recently bought some mannish peg leg trousers and I think that loafers are the perfect accompaniment - as long as they are simple...and don't make my feet look like a man's! I think the Office version above are the current winners, but at £58 I'm definitely looking for a cheaper alternative - so let me know if you've seen any!

French Connection

Jumpsuit (£97) Maxi (£87) Dress (£115) Trousers (£75) *gulp*

I really can't justify purchasing any of these lovely pieces (seriously FC, chill out on the prices) but I want them all - wah!

So that is my wishlist for another week...tell me...what's on yours?

Tuesday, 2 November 2010

The Great Cape Debate

Let's set the scene...

Back in September whilst visiting my parents in Somerset, I took a day trip to Bath with my Mum for shopping, lunch and pedicures...bliss.

Whilst there I popped into Gap where I tried on a lovely beige woollen cape with a brown leather buckle and decided I loved it...only to put it back on the shelf in the hope that I'd find it in black or grey - 'my' neutrals.

Have I found it since? In any colour? No. This has led to a serious case of shoppers remorse, mixed with a little relief that I don't have to worry about how exactly I would team this with my everyday wardrobe. In an ideal world, I would be able to spend every day in skinny jeans and jumpers or little dresses and ankle boots (the looks I feel work best with this most awkward of outerwear) but alas, my office job means this is often not the case.

However this hasn't stopped me looking...and here are a few of the ones I have had my eye on.

£68, Miss Selfridge

£75, Topshop

£90, Warehouse

£160, French Connection

So I'm opening it up to the floor...what do you think? Are capes a yes or a no? What would you team it with? And most importantly, have you seen this poorly described Gap one anywhere?

Help me a girl out will you? :)

Monday, 19 July 2010

You may now kiss the bride!

So anyone who follows me on Twitter may be aware that recently I have been hunting for the perfect dress for a wedding I'm attending in a month. Being the fuss pot and bare leg (on me) hater that I am, this has turned into a real challenge - finding the perfect maxi that isn't too smart, isn't too casual and isn't too revealing...all on a budget!

I've already bought and sent one maxi dress, and have just ordered another from ASOS to test - fingers crossed it passes my strict quality control - otherwise I may have to look for other options.

Anyway, enough about me! I thought I would try and come up with some outfits for the plethora of weddings this summer...