It's going to be lovely

This is pretty much how I looked as I walked out of work today knowing I was now off for 2 weeks. 

Ahhh, 2 weeks ....... It's going to be lovely.

x

Dungarees

 I thought I'd cringe at the idea of ever wearing dungarees beyond childhood,  but to my amazment I am rather excited at owning a pair of dungaree shorts again.

I bought them a few weeks ago in the final dregs of the Topshop sale, hidden on the floor under the sale rail as I was walking out, and amazingly they fit me.

Can't wait until summer to splash about on the beach in them, but for now I may just attempt to pull them off with thick tights, woolly jumper and boots.

The pair I'm really jelaous of mind you, are Marina, of Marina and the Diamonds' mickey mouse dungarees. I saw her wearing them on tv not long ago, with yellow high heels, and it was instant jealousy, but I do love a bit of wacky fashion. 

Oh how I want them..... ♥

x

What I did & wore today

Today I ventured into town in search of a pair of tapered chinos, because I am getting way ahead of myself by beginning to feel like spring is on it's way. After trying on about 20 different pairs, in many different styles, and discovering that most places don't believe anyone can be a size 6 and have long legs at the same time, I found the perfect pair in H&M. I also ended up with some good little bargains. I found some purple suede high heels for £7 in the final sale in a little boutique. A black sheer shirt from New Look tall range, not quite like the type I'm after, because it has a pussy bow and hearts on it, but is pretty non the less, and a pair of big black flowery earrings for £2.50 from Topshop. Since I have had my pixie hair cut, which is only 3 weeks old and I am in love with, I have a new found love for big earrings, how very 70's of me....

The weather was not amazing today, in fact it rained, so as much as my pretty dresses were calling me, I felt I should wrap up warm, especially as I have come down with laryngitis this week :(

Black maxi skirt - H&M
Stripey cropped jumper - Primark
Brogue boots - River Island
Beads - from jumble sale
Earrings - Topshop

And yes, I did wear a coat and scarf, my aviator to be precised, it kept me so warm it was almost too warm.

:) x

February Inspiration

Clockwise spiral from top left:

* Chocolate cake in a mug * A ring on every finger * Dreaming of running away on a spontanious holiday * Brown nail varnish * Valentines roses * Sushi, I love sushi * Spotty tights * Head scarves * Leather bound sketchbooks *Newly polished brogues * Beautiful orange and pink pre-spring sunsets *

I welcome February with open arms, as it means we're one month cloder to Spring, and I can start thinking of jackets ratehr than coats :)

Tea for two

Today I finally recived my Twinings tea testers. Which came in a lovely little fold out envolope.

Both teas look lovely, last time I had rose tea was at Harrod's at the Ladure, and it really is lovely, smells nice too!

more posts soon 

:) x

Merry new year!

Hello all, seems a while since I last blogged, as my laptop decided to go and break and then I fell ill.
Although I am still recovering, blogging today has cheered me up :)

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and new year, and that you all got lovely gifts from Santa! 

I took a little photo of a few of the lovely things I woke up to on Christmas morning :)

(excuse the flash bleaching)

 

1. A little zombie fairy doll (weird yet cute, just my style), 

2. A 1920's camera, can't wait to get a film in it and have a go, I'll post my results.

3. Sophie Dahl's cookery book. I think she's lovely, and so are her recipes.

4. Alice in Wonderland on DVD. I adore anything Wonderland!!!

5. Red leather driving gloves from my brother. I've worn them to death already.

6. I got 2 vintage glass perfume bottles, the green one in the photo, and a gold-ish one as well, both beautiful!

7. I also got 2 vintage Stratton compacts. The one with daisies on in the photo, and another with deco designs which is pride of place in my handbag.

I received some other beautiful things too, for both Christmas and my birthday, to which I would like to say thank you to my best friends who know me so well and made me very happy on my 22nd!

Anyway, now I have my laptop back, I will maintain my blogging habit :)

Happy 2011 everyone!

x

It's my Birthday........

Today is my birthday .... yay!

I will do a better post in a few days, as I will be partying on Saturday night, however I wanted to just quickly introduce you all to my birthday boots :)

Lace up ankle high brogues - River Island

Lovely aren't they!!!! 

x