25.9.11

Zooey's in the pink

Just getting around to check out the Emmy Awards outfits, and Zooey Deschanel's look is by far my favourite for four reasons:

1) It's unique; she's not trying to be anything other than herself.
2) It's very girlie, and something I would definitely wear myself..
3) The unexpected styling- the clash of red in the lace belt and cute orange earrings.
4) the relaxed hair and make-up- it looks very fresh like she threw it on and I like a girl who doesn't spend three hours in front of the mirror.


Monique Lhuillier orchid silk faille gown

I just don't understand why it is being slammed by some critics because it is very classic Hollywood in design and colour. Grace Kelly would be proud. Just goes to show America is losing it's mind when it comes to a normal good looking girl who is wearing a wonderfully cute dress.

19.9.11

Tail Feathers






Jon looked super handsome in a three piece suit this weekend- he was an usher at his brother's wedding and I got to go too. 

I wore a red lace sixties style shift from Dorothy Perkins.


18.9.11

Taking Libertys






  


 



This beautiful dressing gown by Liberty is left in the guest room at Jon's parent's house, so I usually wear it when we stay there.
 
Liberty in London- where the iconic print was born- was the first department store in England. I used to visit it or stop to admire the flowers in the grand doorway whenever I found myself on Carnaby St. The building itself is beautiful - it's the shopping equivilant of Shakespeare's Globe theatre.





I'm now lusting after these Liberty Nike high tops....




13.9.11

8.9.11

'Tis the season to be Jolly

Because we get to wear coats and tights and weild umbrellas. Maybe buy a new bag, get some wellies and stomp through puddles! Fa la la la la la la la la!!!

The only thing I don't like about autumn and winter is the distinct lack of light. But that is inevitable, so let's focus on somethings we can change- like our wardrobes!! 

Here are some of my picks for the new season.

THE COAT

M&S Limited Collection

This is not only a brilliant autumnal colour, but it's very similar to the coat Audrey Hepburn wore in Breakfast at Tiffany's- 60s perfection!

Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

ASOS swing coat

This is another beauty and one I would most likely invest in as it covers all my coat desires- 60s styling, beautiful tailoring, just a touch of glam in the leopard collar, all important pockets and oh-so elegant bracelet sleeves.


THE TIGHTS

These are great as you can control how sexy they get with the length of skirt you wear them with, you can easily hide the stocking bit with a longer skirt or show them off with a mini.

 Stocking tights- M&S


THE WELLY


Thank god for these beauties! Ever since I clapped eyes on the Vivienne Westwood ankle wellies the price tag has been laughing at me, so you can imagine how pleased I was to find these in Schuh for an withstandable £38. Perfect if, like me, you can't stand the ridiculousness of wearing full size wellington boots in the city.


THE UMRELLA

Lulu Guinness is one of my favourite Accessory Designers- and her umbrellas aren't nearly as expensive as her bags- this adorable brolly is one of a range of birdcage umbrellas she has out and at £32, it's a small price to pay for keeping the smile on your face when it's pouring down.


Lulu Guinness



7.9.11

Lady Croc

  







I've not posted for a while because I've been busy celebrating being another year older and travelling to Cornwall to see my mum.
Here's some of my new treasures- I thought now I'm that bit nearer 30 I could pull off the sexy secretary look more convincingly.

Dress- Lila
Belt- Dorothy Perkins
Necklace- Oasis
Bag- Marie Curie Charity Shop (Vintage M&S)