Wednesday 31 March 2010

31.03 outfits, easter biscuits and life

Hello, I hope everyone is having a good week so far? This might turn in to a bit of an epic post, so apologies in advance!

Yesterday saw me gravitating towards a lot of blue for my outfit, I'm not sure why, it isn't a colour I am instantly drawn to, but it also gave me a chance to re-experiment with the double denim approach.

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I guess it's a semi nautical look as well? I'm not sure, I did remember part way through the day why I don't wear these shorts often; they button up both sides at the front and are a nightmare for toilet breaks!

Today I reverted back to my more typical style, not at all weather appropriate as it is still bitterly cold and miserable outside, but it's almost April, I'm dressing for spring regardless...

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As you've probably noticed by now, Wednesday is my typical baking day...with Easter on Sunday I went seasonal and made traditional Easter biscuits, which are a real family favourite. These smell incredible when baking with the spices and dried fruits!

You can find the recipe I used here
when it came to adding the spice, I was very liberal...so I hope they are still edible! I used approx a tsp of mixed spice, and a further tsp of cinnamon.

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I couldn't resist breaking away from the traditional round shape of the biscuit when I re-discovered some bunny shaped cookie cutters at the back of my baking supply drawer!

And finally, on a serious note,
my appointments Monday led to me having to make a difficult commitment in terms of treatment for my eating disorder,
I won't say more than that for now as I'm unsure as to when things will happen etc,
but mentally my head is all over the place at the moment, and so, please forgive me if I don't get around to commenting on your blogs as much as I usually do...it's hard to focus and find the words.
Silly to apologise? Perhaps, but I have always prided myself on keeping up to date with everyone who takes the time to visit my little blog and leaves such wonderful words for me, so I do have a sense of guilt going on
*hides away embarrased*

Much love all
xoxox

Reality Check

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Four Tyres =

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A pair of gorgeous of Topshop wedges or a Leather Jacket from Miss Selfridge

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Or a fab floral maxi dress or drape dress from French Connection

I hate it when real life gets in the way of my shopping so pay day is coming very soon and I had all these ideas of what I was going to treat myself too. The other day I noticed a flat tyre on my car and as I was filling up it with air I noticed it was in pretty bad condition I checked the others and they were bad too so off to the garage where I was told I needed four new tyres costing £174 OMG what I could buy with this amount of money. New shoes went straight out the window, the gorgeous fringe leather jacket my montly shopping trip was ruined arrghhhhh. So this month I will be on a shopping ban well maybe a little one ;)

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Pants Topshop, Jacket Miss Selfridge (old), Shirt Topshop, Tee Farhi, Boots Nine West, Rings H&M and ASOS

So today I am not off on my usual shopping trip to buy fab fashion goodies I am off to the tyre garage to purchase new shoes for my car. I thought I would wear my leather look pants I have not worn them for a while and seeing as the weather has turned wintery again they seem perfect. Yesterday I had a sort out of my jewellery and came across the three necklaces I am wearing today the heart locket is my nans and I have had since I was a little girl. The Christian Dior one is also quite old too I thought I would put them all on today.

Gardenia Passion...



My favourite scent of all time has to be Annick Goutal Gardenia Passion. I first fell in love with this divine creation when I was in Paris, last year, for my 40th birthday celebration and my mother bought me a bottle to mark this auspicious occasion. If you haven't yet stepped forth into an Annick Goutal perfumery - then this pic is just for you. Now, breathe in and inhale the passionate gardenia!

Tuesday 30 March 2010

Fashion Targets Breast Cancer

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The new black and white campaign has started for Fashion Targets Breats Cancer and runs from 29th March until mid May. Kylie Minogue, Claudia Schiffer and Sienna Miller are the faces fronting the campaign photograhed by Mario Testino. There are also some goregous items on sale from some of our fav High Street stores check out the full collection here with 30% from each sale being donated to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

My favorites are the one shouldered dress from Olivia Rubin, vest from Topshop and the gorgeous tassel boots from River Island

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Paola Navone....



I do love everything that Paola Navone designs - from her gorgeous interiors through to her furniture ranges (particularly the Ghost Chairs for Gervasoni) and these designer plates. How bout these colours! Just heaven. Enjoy!

Also, a big welcome to a new sponsor of the blog - Fiona Kate from Fiona Kate Simple Gorgeous Storage. I am very happy to have these guys on board - as their gorgeous storage solutions have simply changed my life! I can now walk into my lovely daughter's bedroom without tripping over her stuff that was strewn all over the floor. Thanks FK. Love your work...

Miss Moss Style

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Cut Offs DIY, Jacket Miss Selfridge, Belt New Look, Boots Urban Outfitters, Body Topshop

I really do love Kate Moss laid back style and how she looks in denim cut offs. This outfit is based loosely on this. I brought the sequin jacket from Miss Selfridge at Christmas time I have only worn it once but with cut offs it had a feel of Miss Moss festival looks. I had to wear tights as it is still too cold to loose them. She really is the Queen of cut offs. Sorry for miserable face and I am having a bad hair day dont you just hate them :(

My friend has just started a blog it is a males perspective on fashion called i under eye he has a great eye for fashion and lives in London and spends most of his time in Camden check it out for yourselves here
xoxo

Monday 29 March 2010

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29.03 manic monday

Hello, Happy Monday! Just a quick post today as I'm inbetween appointments...oh yes, lucky me gets a double whammy this week!
UK people, hasn't the weather turned miserable? I hope no-one has snow as predicted!

Outfit today is super sloppy/boring, I need to be comfortable, so style goes out of the window!

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I clearly had too much time on my hands first thing to take photos!

Anyway, the real purpose of this post is to announce the five winners of my Nokia/Comes with Music giveaway!
Congratulations to the following ladies:

geisharock
un petit lapin
Lady Bug Says
heartshapedbruise
Alex

well done girls, I'll be in touch asap!

Have a great week all! x

Sunday 28 March 2010

In the dark

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A new brand arrived in the Department store where I work last week. I did not pay much attention to them as it was a brand that I had not heard much about and the clothes looked a little sombre. There shop fit is very exciting and has a real futuristic feel about it maybe not really suiting the style of clothes but I wondered past the department yesterday and picked up one of their brochures and I was impressed with what I saw. The brand is Italian and is called Stefanel.

I really love the young feel that there campaign has and I love the way the images were taken behind the scenes before there runway show. I especially love the white jumpsuit it has a very sexy feel about it but the tan accessories play it down and make it work as a daytime look. I also love the denim pants with the drawstring.

What do you guys think?

A leather dream

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Top Primark, Harness Etsy, Vintage Leather Shorts Ebay, Clogs River Island

I really enjoy wearing this harness and the best way is with florals. I brought this top years ago from Primark and I wanted to try the harness with a top or dress with a sleeve so I thought this would be perfect. I am also getting used to walking in my clogs they are a little difficult especially with tights. I was going to buy the ones that have just dropped in Topshop but I have made the decision that seeing as clogs are a one season hit I really do not see the point investing in another pair this was a hard decision as the Topshop ones are more like the Chanel and JC ones.

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If you like these Topshop clogs check them out for yourselves here and here

Saturday 27 March 2010