Tuesday

Wishlist: Motel Stripe Jordan Jeans

I am so torn when it comes to these jeans. I love skinny jeans. I love stripes. I love monochrome. These are screaming Tim Burton at me in a way that would make Beetlejuice turn in his...grave? Does Beetlejuice have a grave? I have to admit, I've never been the biggest fan of that film.

Regardless of whether he has a grave or not, you can't deny Beetlejuice has style. Plus, I adore anything else by Tim Burton. Anything and everything. Anything and everything, that is, except for Edward Scissorhands. We won't go into that though, it's very nearly my bedtime and I'll only give myself nightmares.

No, my problem with these jeans isn't the style. I love them. I covet them. I want them in my wardrobe so I can sit and stroke them all day.

My problem is that Motel seems to forget that in, you know, life, most people are not sample sizes. Therefore they completely forgo anybody above a size 12/ 14 or so. I happen to be around about a 14 although, as mentioned before, my legs are pretty disproportionately chunky. This means I frequently have to buy size 18 skinny jeans.

So is it even worth buying these? I really, really want them. There is a very slim possibility that I may be able to wriggle into them- with some sort of loose top to disguise the resulting muffin tops, of course- but is it worth the heartache if I can't? Because, believe me, I won't return them. I really will just sit in my room and stroke them. They can join my Miu Miu jeans. I could start a collection of unworn, too-small jeans. Guinness Book of Records, here I come!

Monday

Treasure Monday!

So I popped out to Primark over the weekend and loaded up on goodies. I figure that because I didn't buy anything from Topshop or River Island, I was a good girl... no matter how much I bought in Primark!

You'll notice a very strong pastel chiffon trend going on here. I can't get enough of it!

During LFW, I had a dream that I was wearing my purple Topshop skater dress over a blousson-sleeved chiffon top. Then I saw these beauties for around £8 each. I had an itchingly impatient wait until payday but now they are mine! Rich said they look "very Persian". I think they're going to make me feel like Princess Jasmine. There was a white one too but I think I'll wait until next month and see if they're still around.
I also spotted these lovely sleeveless blouses. I'm not entirely sure why the polkadot one has such a long back. It's really irritating me, especially as my measurements really require a longer front! Never mind, I figure I'll always wear it under/ tucked into another piece.
The navy striped one I just couldn't resist. I have a great red full skirt that will look so very nautical with this.
I spotted this coral pleated skirt when I went out with my little brother a couple of weeks ago. I knew it was perfect when I asked for his opinion and he said "Old granny-like". Ideal!
The floral dress was just too pretty to resist although I have absolutely no idea what is going to happen bra-wise!
Oh, shoes. Primark shoes are my downfall. I know that their size 6s fit me perfectly and they're always comfy. I only ever wear flat shoes really and since they are around £5 a pop in Primark, it makes it so easy to just throw a pair in the basket. If Rich hadn't dragged me away, I would have walked out with another 3 pairs. At least.
Finally, I got this cute little bag that I don't need but I just love the clasp. It swivels around and unhooks.
The Alice band bows were 3 for 2 in Accessorize. I have heaps of these but I never wear them so I really should start throwing them on. Maybe I'll stick one on tomorrow. Ooh, the leopard print one. Match it with my new shoes. Yeah!
Now, I know I bought a lot and it's naughty, but apart from this (and the boots I bought this morning and those Vogue sunglasses I bought and all the Benefit make up I bought the other day) I haven't bought anything else. I don't intend to for the rest of the month either.

Except maybe this adorable dress I have seen online. It's only £18...

Sunday

Catwalk Copycat: Ashish

Ashish's spring summer show was a little bit more urban hipster than my usual taste but I adored the floral details. They added such a cute juxtaposition against the sweatshirts and utility boots that I couldn't resist creating this week's Catwalk Copycat around the show. Imagine that a 1969 hippy, whilst at Woodstock, travels forward in time to early 90s grunge era and tries their hardest to blend in but fails miserably. That's the look we have going on here.


Floral sweatshirt. £35. Asos.
Floral shorts. £25. River Island.
Straw trilby. £18. Accessorize.

Dr Marten's. £95. Schuh.
Barry M Lip Paint in Royal Raspberry. £4.49. Barry M.

3rd March 2012

I can't believe it is March already! Unfortunately, the weather isn't particularly spring-like yet. I can hear the rain pouring on my skylight as I type.

This is what I wore yesterday for my payday weekend splurge:

Striped top. H&M.
Velvet dress. Topshop.
Black boots. Lavish Alice.
Bag. Topshop.

I am chuffed with my boots. I've been looking for a pair of flat black suede boots for about 2 years now but I could never find a pair to fit my chunky calves. These were only available in a size above my own but I took the risk, thinking maybe the calves would be a little larger. They fit perfectly so I am extremely happy!

My bag is from Topshop and has a lovely little Mary Katrantzou print on it. I got it free when I bought my Erdem top as it was the same day as the Mary Katrantzou for Topshop launch. Happy days!

Friday

My Perfumes


I love perfumes. I don't have as many as I would like but I plan on building up my collection over the years. So long as you store them well, they will last for years so there is no harm in developing a massive supply.

These are the full size bottles I own (plus a miniature).

From left to right:
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Toilette
Christian LaCroix C'est la Fete Eau de Parfum
Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau de Toilette
Stella McCartney Stella Print Collection Look 3 Eau de Parfum
Lolita Lempicka Eau de Parfum

I buy samples on ebay (if I can't get one free) so that I can wear them over a period of time and decide whether I like them enough to buy a full sized bottle. Sometimes I'll love something when I try it in the shop but when I actually start wearing it day to day, I get bored quickly.


Left column from top:
Dior Miss Dior Cherie Eau de Parfum x 3
Swarovski Aura Eau de Parfum
Marc Jacobs Oh Lola! Eau de Parfum x 2
Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb Eau de Parfum

Right column from top:
Valentino Valentina Eau de Parfum
Cartier Eau de Cartier Eau de Toilette
Burberry Body Eau de Parfum x 2
Nina Ricci Nina Eau de Toilette x 2
Narciso Rodriguez For Her Eau de Toilette

Next on my list for full size bottles are:
  • Jean Paul Gaultier Le Classique
  • Narciso Rodriguez For Her
  • Dior Miss Dior Cherie
  • Valentino Valentina
They are seriously pretty fragrances that are definitely going to see me throughout summer.

Thursday

Unlikely Style Icon: Miss Piggy

Fun fact: When I was 8, I got a phone call from Miss Piggy to wish me a happy birthday. I was going to see Muppets Treasure Island at the cinema with my school friends so it was only appropriate that she phone me to wish me many happy returns. True story.

Ok, so Miss Piggy is everywhere right now. She is the epitome of an unlikely style icon. On the cover of Sunday Times Style in Jason Wu, covering the Baftas in Louis Vuitton, collaborating with OPI and MAC for her own line of cosmetics, having little known reality TV stars make her outfits on Project Runway...

Ok, so that last one was hardly a highlight in her sartorial swiney life but you can't deny it, Miss Piggy is phenomenally successful right now.

So, with all that in mind, you might think she's not really an unlikely style icon until you really sit down and think about it. This is a pig we are talking about. Wait, scrap that. This is a pig puppet we are talking about. A felt pig puppet with some burly puppeteer's hand in her nether regions. Doesn't sound quite so stylish now, right?


To get Miss Piggy's look, remember one simple rule: More is more! Miss Piggy is the epitome of excess. Sequins, faux fur, glitter, the lot! Don't forget a healthy splash of pink in with the mix!

March Wishlist

I cannot believe that I am on my second payday already! It is unbelievable how quickly the time has gone. I'll be retiring before I know it!

As with last month, I promise myself four items every payday: A piece of clothing, an accessory, a beauty product and something for the home. As with last month, I will probably buy out the entirety of the UK high street.


I've already posted about how I want this chiffon skirt to go with my Erdem for Topshop blouse. It will make the perfect summer outfit!

I've wanted this stag head for a few months now. It's the perfect quirky home accessory for our house. We have lots of kooky little details like vintage furniture and pink kitchen electronics so this will fit right in. He is going to live in my dressing room and I intend to name him Harry (because he is a silver stag ergo he must be a patronus!).

Antony Gormley is one of my favourite artists ever. I am hugely into sculpture and I have both a 3D art A level and a module in sculpture from my degree. So I cannot tell you how excited I was to see this Tatty Devine necklace!

Finally, I've run out of moisturiser and need some more. I've been looking for some really quality moisturiser. After considering Clinique and Benefit, and reading some pretty scathing reviews of both, I just settled on boring old Olay. It has the best reviews and SPF15 so maybe it will be better than I'm giving it credit for. I think I just had my heart set on something fancier.

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