Oui Encore

A while ago, I was enthusing about my love for the Dior Fine Jewellery 'Oui' ring. At around £400, it would require some serious saving up for. I was considering getting a 'oui' necklace made up by Tatty Devine, using their name necklace service, but now I've come across this cool Alex and Chloe necklace.

Don't Say 'Non' silver necklace, £46.00, by Alex & Chloe at kabiri.co.uk

Fun and youthful (and affordably priced), I'm particularly taken by the bright pink version, but unfortunately that's currently out of stock. The silver one pictured above is available, though, and the rest of the collection is also very covetable, I think. Though I favour reasonably classic and simple clothes as the basis of my outfits, I really like quirky and playful jewellery and accessories. The Alex and Chloe collection is right up my style street.

Shoes Part 2!

Up until a few weeks ago, I only owned a couple of pairs of heels, and lived almost exclusively in flats. But no matter how cute a pair of pumps might be, they can never give you the thrill a pair of killer heels can, I don't think. With Christmas approaching, a few weeks ago I decided it was the right time to purchase a pair of shoes purely based on aesthetics, with no practical issues being considered. At 5'2", it's not that I don't need the height (though being petite is something I actually quite like), but I've just always considered myself to be a girl that can't do heels. With Christmas being a time of year that gives rise to occasions that provide an opportunity to bust out some heels without being required to do much walking in them, though, I bought a pair of bright orange platforms (and see this post), which I love. And I got reasonably well used to walking in them, too. But neither aesthetically nor practically are they a shoe I will wear out many places other than restaurants, people's houses, etc... Nowhere that requires me to walk much, basically. They've only fuelled my love for heels, though, and now I have these:

Hideously chipped, week-old nail varnish - Chanel

Not only are they a shoe that has the looks to go with daytime pieces, they are supremely easy and comfy to walk in! I guess it's because of the chunky, square-toed platform; whatever, they don't feel as high as they look. So, okay, I haven't worn them out yet, just around the house, but I can actually totally forget I'm wearing heels. Or almost, anyway. It does take me by surprise when I glance down and catch sight of the towering heel.

My other new shoe purchase is totally different but just as pleasing:

Knowing my tendency to wear shoes in completely inappropriate weathers, these will get totally trashed before too long, but I am really loving them. The bright colour, the cute fabric and the comfort factor. You know, I always used to consider myself a bag girl, despite apparently being fascinated with shoes even when in my pushchair, but right now it's most definitely shoes, of all types, that I can't get enough of.

Above shoes both from Topshop (yeah, I know it's sick how obsessed I am).

Headwear Happy

I think it was the awesome Judy Blame headpiece sported by Mary-Kate Olsen in the September 08 issue of Elle UK that sparked off my love of fun and unusual headwear.


Photo: http://www.olsen-files.com/

Then I spotted Cate Blanchett looking cute in a Ryan Styles for Piers Atkinson pom-pom headband in the January 09 British Vogue.


I photographed the magazine, so excuse dodgy photo quality.

And I had fun on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day wearing an over-sized black sparkly bow-adorned headband from Topshop.



Now I have my eye on these fabulous headbands by Jennifer Ouellette. I especially love the turban-style pieces:

Wide mustard satin turban hairband and dark blue metallic turban hairband, £60 each at Liberty.

These are definitely going on my list of special purchases to make (part of a new shopping ethos of only buying things I really really love - more considered spending).

Miu Miu and Marc by Marc Jacobs also do cute ones, but these are much more simple. And I definitely prefer to make a bit more of a statement with my headwear!

Shoes Part 1

A few days ago, I posted about a fabulous pair of Nicholas Kirkwood shoes in the Browns sale. After debating for a while whether I would cut down on high street purchases and buy them, I realised that they are only available in sizes 36 and 39 - the former too small, the latter too big. Oh no! (I consoled myself by hitting the Topshop website -whoopsie! I guess the answer to whether I can 'do' buying less high street is a resounding NO - more on my Topshop purchases later). So, anyway, yesterday I came across these F-Troupe booties at the Amelie Boutique. Reduced from £110 to £55 and available in every size from a 4 to a 7!



Photo: amelieboutique.com

However, I have bought far too much lately as it is, and so somehow I have found it within myself to resist them. It's not easy! But, selflessly, I pass this find on to anyone who may read this and adore them as much as I do!

Nice Things

When it's cold outside, little is more cheering than tea (in a nice cup, definitely), cake and a prettily-presented book about Chanel, perfume and macaroons.

P.S: Talking of nice things, thank you to anyone who has been looking at my blog, and especially to those who have left sweet comments.