Mixed Metals

(t-shirt: ASOS, necklaces, bag and bracelets: Primark, jeans; Sass & Bide; shoes: Zara, rings: Ebay and gifts, watch: Casio)

Isn't it frustrating when despite your best intentions some things just get in the way. For example after my last post, I had a brilliant follow-up post all sketched out in my mind but then Blogger temporarily deleted my blog because they thought I had been spamming! For a moment there I thought I had lost everything but thankfully I had a rare moment of patience and pragmatism whilst going through the reinstatement protocol and after some days and many deep breaths my beloved blog was back!!! But then I jetted to Edinburgh to celebrate my birthday and I just lost track of time....

These are the pictures I wanted to post before my birthday, showing my newly discovered liking for mixing my metals - something which to be honest I have previously avoided like the plague. But after cruising many jewelled websites looking for sparkly treats to ask for for my bday, I became inspired. The outfit is pretty basic as I wanted the jewellery do all the talking. The t-shirt is one of the four that I blogged about here. I love them all - real wardrobe staples.

I had also intended to blog my birthday wish list fuelled by my inner magpie, but obviously that never happened. But in what I like to think is a purposeful twist of fate, whilst I got many beautiful expected and unexpected treats for my birthday that will no doubt be shown here soon, some items remain on my perennial lust list. Ever the optimist, I see this as the perfect shopportunity! And where better to shop than New York city where I will be landing in precisely five days time!

Pending a sudden massive cash injection which I am sure must be imminent any day now (ha ha!), currently top of my wish list is anything from the talented Dannijo:

Beautiful juxtaposition of chunky metals and dazzling crystals. I'm in love...but their heavyweight nature is matched with an equally heavy price tag so it looks like I'll be tracking down suitable substitutes at Banana Republic, J.Crew and Forever 21 in New York.

Anyone got any New York must-sees/things to do/places to eat and drink? All tips gratefully received.

Isn't it an amazing coincidence that my New York trip, which we booked and planned over a year ago, coincides with New York Fashion Week??

xxx

House of Harlow 1960 at ASOS

(from asos.com)

Look at these gorgeous beauties that I just purchased from ASOS! Jealous much? I can't wait to get back to the UK next week to pick them up - I adore the petrol-like look of the ring and necklace. As you can see from here and here, I love House of Harlow 1960 and I love ASOS. It's so hard to find decent House of Harlow 1960 stockists in the UK so well done ASOS! I think Nicole Richie is a true style icon. I'm also on the stalk for this ring and the whole of her Winter Kate collection as well. Now if only I could get my hands on this cape from ASOS as well.....

(from asos.com)

How gorgeous? I love it all - the cape, the leather shorts, the chunky bracelets and last but not least the beautiful Olivia Palmero. 

What's on your lust list?

xxx

Shades of inspiration

(photos from 5 inch and up and Yvan Rodic)

I want grey and taupe nails and matte brown berry lips.

p.s. how cool is that man shirt with camel coat?

xxx

New flash! I want to be this girl!

(photos from StockholmStreetStyle)

Bianca Balti - breathtaking beauty, red lips, fur, sequins, studs - so many details made to look so simple and chic. What's not to love?

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It's in the bag - part 2

 I spent hours last night trying to write this post and it just kept screwing up. I just gave up in the end, I hope I'm more successful now!

What I wanted to do was follow on from yesterday's "It's in the bag" post, in honour of Tweetmybag.com and their fabulous Rebecca Minkoff giveaway. Since I'm more often than not carrying around two bags, my lust list for new bags is constantly growing and I wanted to share with you some of my current bag crushes:

(photo from The Purse Blog)
Givenchy Nightingale - the perfect size with the perfect amount of slouch.

 (photo from StockholmStreetStyle)
Mulberry Alexa - reminds me of a school satchel but this ones not suitable for kids!

Chloé Paraty in black python - so luxurious and classic, I want!

 (photo from The Purse Blog)

Any one of the bags from the Chanel Coco Cocoon collection - smooshy, sporty and reversible - yes please!

 (photo from Mulberry.com)

Mulberry Ruby Bayswater - the greatest girlie twist on my beloved classic Mulberry Bayswater, can't decide which colour I love more - can I have them both please?

How gorgeous are they all? Maybe one day I'll be lucky enough to own them all. What are your current bag crushes? Let me know...

xxx