Inspirational seasonal shift: Autumnal flavours

We haven't even touched on the last days of summer and yet somehow I'm on a totally different vibe today. I blame the September Issues, magazines have gone into hyperdrive with the new season in a major way. Furthermore, autumnal looks have been easing their way into stores with mini transitional lines available on the high street now.

Tickling my fancy today and sucking me into the autumnal mood are the stunning AW11 press shots from River Island's Lookbook. Seriously, they've got it bang on trend, filtering all the hot looks from the catwalk. It's just a darn shame they don't deliver worldwide even though there are stores in Singapore, Turkey, Poland, Ireland, Netherlands and the Middle East.

Super glam maxi frocks in bold, brights - LOVE it!

River Island have come a long way in the past 5 years (not forgetting the former Chelsea Girl years), their accessories line (especially the bags) are simply to die for.
For quite some time the likes of asos, Topshop and even H&M (in the UK) have been the go to brands on the highstreet, but i'd say that River Island are really on top of their game right now and clearly in a league of their own.

There's a real mix of exciting trends coming through in their AW11 collection, I guess I might be tempted to hop on a plane back to London after all.

What looks and trends will you be coveting in the upcoming new season?

images via River Island Press shots

p.s To everyone at home (UK), stay safe...

Tangerine Dream

Well Happy Monday to you folks! Hope you've had a brilliant weekend!

Yup, I'm on a colour roll at the moment, can you tell? Right now, I'm in the mood for tangerine.

From top left: Spring Summer '11 - LOVE LOVE LOVE these guys!
Paul & Joe, Gucci, Christopher Kane, Christian Dior, Marc Jacobs & Fendi
via Vogue.com

Spotted, Celebs getting 'Tangoed' in tangerine.

From Left: Olivia Palermo, cute in orange jacket and Kurt Geiger's Fashionista pumps
Kate Bosworth in Proenza Schouler (Nov 2010)
VB in a slick mid sleeve shift.
(Asos.com has a smattering of VB style dresses including this one - the fit and flare style and also Dorothy Perkins have this cute peplum pencil dress in Orange.)
via Daily Mail, Instyle

...and now for some cute buys...

• Zimmerman Poppy dress £189 via my-wardrobe
  
• Fiorelli Waikiki bag now £18 at asos.com
• Deborah Lippman polish in 'Supermodel' $16 usd
• River Island Peep toe lace up wedges £84.99

With Spring just around the corner for some, what colours will you be wearing?

Shiny New Studded love

Since I've been London - or Shopping Heaven, I've been trying so hard to not buy anything that I don't really need. It. Is. So. Hard!!!

Alejandro Ingelmo Thriller Booties £730

As you may know, Selfridges recently launched their Shoe Gallery - a place where I got seriously lost, lost into a deep, lusting trance enveloped in a journey into shoe paradise where all the seriously beautiful dreamy shoes are carefully stacked on velvet or glass, concrete or steel and even alabaster and silk displays. Divine!

Kurt Geiger Corso Heels - £220

I fell in love with some of Kurt Geiger's Fashionista collection and also Alejandro Ingelmo's shoes and boots! Anyhow, I think I did well walking away from such gorgeous things... until...


These babies caught my eye and I simply had to make a small naughty purchase whilst on Oxford Street. I love the studding details, the sparkly bits and the super cool Camilla Skovgaard's inspired serrated rubber sole - definitely essential when braving the dodgy pavements of Athens!
They're my new love, well at least for now!

River Island

I also did some experimenting and tried (being the operative word here), to do a cool purple manicure with gold tips, as per my post 'Nailing it' a while back. I didn't have any joy in finding the YSL Manucure range in the purple of gold anywhere, so I had to suffice with the bank friendly yet brilliant option of Barry M. Has anyone else tried doing their nails differently lately?

Have a rocking weekend!!!

Skirt-tastic summer

Sorry peeps, I'm afraid i wasn't much of a happy bunny this morning, I was just having one of those hectic days (with lots of errands to run but short on time) and needed to vent it all out.

Anyhow, all that sunshine and running about, (well lots of walking without car), means that a girl deserves a bit of treat. So what do i do? Devour and finish off half a tub ice-cream... These 'Daily Pleasure, SCANDAL!' pots are huge by normal standards and really delicious too. It's the first time i've tried the range, but the Vanilla Secrets flavour simply rocks - i'm digging the scattering of caramelized pecans and slithers of caramel. De-lish!
What's flavours tickle your tastebuds?

So on that yummy note I leave you with some summery
skirt-tastic action, enjoy!

Skirts from top to bottom, left-right.
Topshop Palm tree print skirt
River Island Pocket detail lantern skirt
New Look Sailor button tulip skirt
New look piped cocoon skirt

From Left-right:
New Look bow belted tulip skirt
New Look tiered bow skirt
Miss Selfridge frill mini bow skirt

Take a style note from Carrie Bradshaws' SATC wardrobe.

Skirts from top to bottom, left-right.
Miss Selfridge lace overlay skirt
Topshop zip front slip dress
Miss Selfridge Ruffle tiered skirt
River Island tiered skirt
New Look Spot ruffle skirt
Topshop Ruffle mini skirt
New Look Tutu skirt

Which of these summery styles will you be flaunting?

images via Topshop, New Look, Miss Selfridge, River Island

Dangerously Delicious

Look at these pretty little lovelies! Delish aren't they? River Island have teamed up with young designer, Sophia Grace to create this special collection of fancy footwear. Love the cute bows, leopard print mix & of course anything pink!
I think this young lady will be one to watch over the next few years, it's high time Cordwainer's brought out new talent!


Next up on the delish list is this sweet little creation for my friends birthday! Hope she likes it!


This is my first attempt in making a layered flower with lots of petals, not bad eh? I so need to get some silver edible dust on those edges, it'll look even more prettier then.