SUMMER WISH LIST

CHRISTMAS WISH LIST

The beginning of November never really seems the right time to start thinking about Christmas but as Christmas adverts have been released and decorations have gone up in shops, I decided that it wasn't too premature to make a Christmas List.
Due to my complete lack of organisation skills I also need to start planning this early in order to get everything sorted in time. I never usually know what to ask for at Christmas but this year I have hundreds of ideas; these are the ones that are at the top of my list.

1. I'm usually partial to bright colours when it comes to bikinis, but this LBB has crept into my consciousness. I really love the cut on it; it looks very flattering (although maybe that's just on the 6'0' model...). It's an awful lot more than I would want to pay for a bikini, hence why it's on my wish list.   Bikini, £305 by Lisa Marie Fernandez at Net-A-Porter
2. Chanel & Gilly Hicks (worlds apart, I know) are my two go-to perfumes but I recently was introduced this new concoction by Carven. There aren't many perfumes that I like, but this one I love and I might have to make my the third go-to fragrace.  Le Parfum £38 by Carven at Selfridges
3. This skirt looks so perfect for the Christmas party season; I have a few embellished pieces from Topshop in my wardrobe already and they are always my favourites for nights out. I can picture wearing this on Christmas Day paired with an oversized white sweater; only problem being that there won't be too much stretch in it for all that turkey and Christmas pudding! Skirt, £65 by Topshop 
4. This would be the fourth MK watch in my collection (you can never have to many bags, shoes OR watches, right?) and I love it because it's more delicate that the others which are chronographs. There are so many colour straps but I was having a girly moment and I decided pink would be the best choice.  Runway Watch, £106 by Michael Kors, at neimanmarcus.com 
5. As a self confessed bag-fiend I can't quite believe that I haven't bought a new bag since MAY. I'm getting bored of all the bags I have in black and I need one that's a little brighter and smaller for the evenings. This red number from Zara (number one stop for bags) looks like it would do just the trick. Messenger Bag, £39.99 by Zara 
6. These headphones are a fashion-blogger sensation at the moment. I'm hoping for the price that they would sound nice as well as looking nice, and let's be honest, they look nice. Single handedly, my brother has broken every pair of headphones that I've owned for the last five years, so if these beauties materialise in my life I am promising myself that no one will touch them but me! Taylor Headphones, £169 by Frends at mywardrobe.com
7. Despite the fact that girls can never have too many shoes, I never seem to have enough shoes. I have heels galore, but currently I only have one pair of brogues and one pair of boots and these are intended to get me the whole way through the Winter rain, snow and wind! Ambitious, I know. These loafers from Zara are so nice, and although not too warm, I'm hoping they would be lovely on those non-rain filled Winter days and beyond.  Loafers, £50 by Zara 
8. Topshop roll out the best in partywear at this time of year with my personal favourites being the embellished dresses and high heels. They've been producing some lovely playsuits recently and this one looks like it would be perfect for a night out or a Christmas party. I love the cut of the neckline, plus it's a steal at just £36! Playsuit, £36 by Topshop 
9. Okay, so admittedly I do have enough heels but how am I supposed to forget about these? My Mum has already placed these in the 'doorway scraper' category. Unhelpfully this counts for any heels that push me over 6'0, which is anything above 3 inches! But I'm willing to be head and shoulders above my friends if it means I get to wear these beauties! Plus, they're a bargain at £55! Satin Bow Sandals, £55 by Topshop
10. Samantha Wills is a jewellery designer who has been on my radar for quite a while now. Her pieces are so simple and yet elegant and all are beautifully crafted and presented in their own wooden boxes. Again the prices are a little pushy, but as a gift they're perfect. I couldn't decide which colour was my favourite, so I thought "just choose both".  Bardot Rings, £99 each by Samantha Wills
11. I've been avoiding getting a new iPod for far too long. My old iPod has served me well but but hold broke about three years ago and now the buttons have decided to give up on me too. Running without music isn't fun so I need a replacement ASAP. As I have an iPad I don't need an iPod to play games on; I prefer the look of this iPod anyway. Hoping I can get my name engraved on it like my old iPod too! iPod Nano 7th Generation, £129 by Apple

Topshop Sale Buy

Topshop Dress, Topshop Clutch, Michael Kors Watch, Topshop Ring, Zara Shoes
Look, a sale buy! I managed to nab this dress in the Topshop sale; I nearly bought it months ago but dragged myself away. Lo and behold, it went from down to £20 in the sale (from £45), and you can't really ignore a bargain like that. Well you might be able to, but I can't. Also, I would've provided links to the Topshop items, but their website didn't want to show me the goods. 
What did you guys manage to get in the sales? x

5 Ways To Style ... The White Tee

1. The Floral Suit Arguably one of the most hideous combinations in the fashion kingdom; the floral suit. Topshop have some really good summer prints this season, my favourite of which is this blended pastel concoction above. Not only do they have a blazer but by god, matching trousers. How perfect, except my excellent taste is shared and these babies are already sold out. When your outer layers are screaming enough flowers for every bee in the Northern Hemisphere to notice, your white t-shirt comes in useful. Keep the accessories simple too; I went for black, as white seemed a little eugh.
Topshop Blazer, Alexander Wang T-Shirt, Topshop Trousers, Giuseppe Zanotti Heels, Alexander McQueen Clutch.


2. The Statement SkirtSpring's 2012 runways gave us a revival of the statement skirt (hurrah). To style my white t-shirt I chose this tribal invention by Burberry Prorsum, but let us not forget the statement skirts of Proenza Schouler, Prada or Balenciaga. This outfit gives you the chance to dress a little above your age (good/bad?) as the length is cut a little longer. Accessorise with statement jewellery; this is tribal so you get the vibe, wooden bangles anyone? I've finished this off with courts to complete the streamlined feel; moreover if I have to clap eyes on Burberry's hideous raffia wedges once more I will scream or cry. 
Alexander Wang T-Shirt, Burberry Prorsum Skirt, Jimmy Choo Courts, Burberry Prorsum Necklace, J.Crew Clutch 

3. The Dungaree
Yeeehawww. Let's look to the resurgance (which has been slightly exaggerated by me in my own head) of man's oldest denim friend; the dungaree. These flared Stella McCartney babies are all retro and slouchy and perfect and I want to sleep in them all day long. Throw on a white t-shirt under them and you're ready to rock and roll. Plastic orange tie-dye shoes (which we all need) add a splash of colour, along with McCartney's own falabella clutch and sunglasses; keeping it in the family. When in doubt, look to the 90s.
Alexander Want T-Shirt, Stella McCartney Dungarees, Sergio Rossi Sandals, Stella McCartney Sunglasses, Stella McCartney Clutch. 

4. The Denim ShortA combo older than me (cough); the white t-shirt and denim short. So let's liven this up, look, denim shorts with crochet! Radical. Unless you've been living under a rock you will have seen the recent hotpant denim short trend; if it's a good or bad trend, I'll leave you to decide. Regardless, this is summer and so denim shorts are our staple. Just so you don't look like everyone else, wear with Sergio Rossi's roped in heels and Mr Lim's Pashli. Street Style in a second?
Alexander Wang T-Shirt, Irit Design Necklace, Topshop Shorts, Sergio Rossi Sandals, 3.1 Phillip Lim Tote  


5. The JeanThis is your all year round staple right? Well it should be. Because you can never go wrong with this. For cooler summer days go for the cropped jean; 7 for All Mankind do excellent cropped jeans. I've styled this as a sort of mismatch of colours and styles because this is how I like to wear basic combos. The pink sandals add a splash of colour, the watch adds a splash of glamour. And the backpack is twofold; it's slouchy and convienient, but also it clashes with the tan. You're not supposed to do it, and so you should. 
Alexander Wang T-Shirt, 7 for All Mankind Jeans, ASOS Sandals, Michael Kors Watch, Marni Backpack, Diane Kordas Necklace

Visual Listing

Opening Ceremony Silk flower-print dress - £428 from matches.com
Diane von Furstenberg Lensley shirt - £266 from matches.com
Olivia Paperbag Skirt - £26 from Topshop
Macabee Patent Loafer - £38 from asos.com
Limited Edition Flower Earrings - £8 from asos.com
Cranberry Grunge Jersey Snood - £16 from Topshop
Knitted Block Graphic Jumper - £44 from Topshop
Brown Leather Barrel Bag - £150 from Topshop
Michael Kors Gold Chronograph Watch - £199 from net-a-porter.com
Kelly Tribal Skirt - £28 from Topshop

Loes x

Tuesday Wish List

Acne Cotton Sweater Beals cotton-terry and silk-taffeta sweater - £160 from net-a-porter.com
Miu Miu Ruffled stretch-jersey and cotton top - £360 from net-a-porter.com
Victoria Beckham Denim Twist skinny jeans - £255 from net-a-porter.com
Marc Jacobs Embroidered tulle skirt - £2,415 from net-a-porter.com
Acne Romantic leather skirt - £1,000 from net-a-porter.com
Isabel Marant Merry leather sandals - £245 from net-a-porter.com
Clinque Pressed Poweder - £21 from boots.com
Mulberry Harriet textured patent-leather tote - £950 from net-a-porter.com
Michael Kors Chronograph Watch - £180 from michaelkors.com

At the moment I have a real obsession with big cosy jumpers, and this Acne one I spotted looked so beautifully comfortable that it just made me feel like snuggling up in it and going to sleep. The skirts were really lovely; the Acne one in such a soft brown leather, and the Marc Jacobs one is just a breathtaking concoction of pink tulle. More jeans, as you can never have too many, same with white tops. I've been yearning over the Michael Kors chronograph for about 2 years, and I discovered that I save myself some pennies if I buy it in the US, so I'm waiting to go there before I make my purchase. And my make up's just about run out (uh-oh-for-me) so I need to restock.

Loes x