MOST WANTED

I was quite satisfied with a pair of Adidas Stan Smiths and then this happened. Oh Isabel, why you do this?




Advanced apologies to my bank manager.

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MOST WANTED

I think I'm having a monochrome moment.





Clockwise from top left: High Neck Maxi Dress by Just Female,  Bikini by Triangl, Flatform Shoes by ASOS, Duster Coat by Topshop, Leather Dry Bag by KARA, Watch by Adidas, Trainers by Nike

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MOST WANTED

NEED.



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PAY DAY: MOST WANTED

It's pay day and this is all I want. No, really. This is it.
(Lies).


1. Bandana Dress by General Pants
2. Snapback Cap by Boy London via ASOS
3. Ear Cuffs by ??? PLEASE HELP ME LOCATE THESE!
4. Sunglasses by Oakley via General Pants

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DESPERATELY SEEKING....

....suitable secondhand rug in order to recreate this look and thus avoid hefty customs charges.



Paisley Fringe Poncho from Nasty Gal

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DRESS OF DREAMS

It's pay day and I need to buy furniture, but the Ksubi dress my Ksubi dress is half price in the sale! And the shipping is free!
What to do people? I technically haven't bought myself a moving to Australia present yet..



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MOST WANTED

NEED these. In navy preferably. But no online shopping now until I am of fixed abode! Leaving in less than 48 hours, excited doesn't even come close...





Mermaid Sequin Pants from Free People

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NIKE x LIBERTY

I probably need to begin embracing forms of footwear that aren't trainers, but before that I need to own these.

Nike x Liberty Air Max 1 Trainers in Imperial print

VERSACE

A necessary part of moving is decluttering and I'm painstakingly making my way through a stack of magazines that can't come with me. There is no point tearing things out, because the tears can't really come with me either, so I might just instagram the things I want to remember.

Today I said goodbye to an old copy of Jalouse and this amazing silk shirt.

HELLRAISERS

These shoes need to be available for me to buy when I'm in NYC.






































































Shoes by UNIF
Images from Christeric.com

JEFFREY CAMPBELL ROSCOE BOOTS

Oh my goodness I need these boots in my life. My NYC trip cannot come soon enough!

SOMETHING ELSE

Do you ever get that feeling like, "my life will only be complete if I have this one item in my possession?". Well I've been so good with the shopping lately, but really wanting one or both of these in my life right now.





Both by Something Else @ ASOS.com

COLOURBLOCKING

I love Hanneli's jumper, it's Stella McCartney and I'm not that rich but it reminds me of something I saw in Cos not that long ago. It was bright orange and cobalt blue which kind of clashes but strangely works.

Image from Hanneli's gorgeous blog

SAVED FOR LATER

My colleagues tease me about my 'saved for later' list on ASOS.com which contains well over a hundred items (not including things which are in there twice in difference sizes/colours). There are definitely more than a few things in there I'll never afford, but I like to keep them in there just in case I win the lottery or something. Plus it's a nice visual reminder of the look I'm feeling for, for the season. Here is a selection of my current picks:

YMC Perforated Stripe Crew Neck Knit As if I need anything else striped in my life right now, but I love the perforated detail.

Pendleton Drifter Leather Holdall I dream of owning a gorgeous holdall like this so I can swan off on weekends away with my capsule wardrobe enclosed. (Currently I stagger off away with a pull along case with a broken zip and numerous extra bags full of 'things I couldn't fit in the case but definitely maybe might need').
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Striped Wool Dress with Sheer Panel More stripes? I don't know if it obvious from my blog how many breton stripes I own/wear, might have to do a post on the subject soon.

ASOS String Waisted Midi Dress I love this dress, but I need to be wearing it with sandals and socks. We have sun, now we just need heat...

Opening Ceremony Suede Lace Up Clogg Shoes The perfect mid heel summer shoe
Low Luv x Erin Wasson 14ct Gold Plated Triple Bar Crystal Cocktail Ring In Paris I lost my favourite ring I bought in India. It was unique and irreplaceable, but this would help me get over it.
Peter Jensen Rabbit Eye Shirt Even though no one would know they were rabbit eyes, I WOULD KNOW.

YMC Button Up Smock Dress This is the sort of thing I would live in all summer. And would be perfect with the aforementioned Opening Cermony clog shoes and Emma Nissim socks from my previous post!

Pendleton Shopper with Check Design Love the check. Love the chocolate leather. Love Pendleton.
ASOS WHITE Leather Culottes These are 20% off right now, but I cannot buy ANYTHING until pay day when they will probably go back up in price. Such is life.

ASOS Leather Portfolio Clutch My boss has this and assures me it is completely practical despite not having a handle because "you can even carry magazines in it".
ASOS Wide Brim Fedora Hat Buying things in two colours is the ultimate in materialism, but the tan colourway I already have doesn't go with everything!
Mardi Jeudi Drapey Cotton Shirt Tunic With Silk Collar and Sleeves French Korean brand Mardi Jeudi were sent with YMC to tempt me into buying clothes I don't need.
Opening Ceremony Pony Lace Up Clogg Ankle Boots Hmm definitely don't need these, they're like a hybrid of at least another three pairs of shoes I already own, but they would fit into my wardrobe SO WELL.

It would take more than a few extra quid for that little lot, so here are a couple of better things you or I could do with the cash.......

Donate to the Japan Tsunami Relief Appeal

Donate to Comic Relief

RICHARD NICOLL FOR FRED PERRY

Further to my last post, really want this cardigan from the new Laurel Wreath Collection which Richard Nicoll has designed for Fred Perry. Love the sickly pink and coral colours together! Reminds me of pepto bismol.

Pics from ASOS.com

LFW: THE EXHIBITION

I didn't spend too much time in the exhibition at Somerset House, but I did snap these amazing sunglasses from Linda Farrow Projects, which reminded me that even though my brain is firmly in AW11, we haven't even had summer yet!


I also popped to Fannie Schiavoni's stand to see her latest and fell in love with her gorgeous creations, especially the metal and leather collar. Amazing. (Perhaps Hilary Alexander could start rocking one of these as an update to her beloved feather cape!).


EDIT**Nearly forgot the shoes - a collaboration with Atalanta Weir. Love.

PRINT

Following on from my post about Proenza Schouler, I've developed a 'thing' for printed shirts



Printed Shirts, Just Female
Images from ASOS.com

MOST WANTED: DECEMBER

As if, but you know...

Lace Collar Jumper by Manoush

Boots by Kurt Geiger

Embellished T-Shirt by Meadham Kirchhoff for Topshop

NOVEMBER WISH LIST

Wow it's been nearly a month since I posted in here, I just don't know what happened. A couple of weeks ago I attended an amazing creative writing course which inspired me to pick up my pen (keyboard?) again and I'm currently enjoying a bit of 'down time' between social engagements (ok I've run out of money), so what better time to get reacquainted with the blogosphere? I need somewhere to offload my numerous sartorial obsessions anyway - why is it there seems to be so much you want to buy when you have the least money?!

As I think the below shows, it's got to that time of year when I can't decide between comfort and fashion and no outfit seems complete without just a little bit of bling.

APC Sweater - Alexa Chung for Madewell Velvet Shorts - APC Star Sneakers - Surface To Air Wedge Buckle Ankle Boots - Pamela Love Sterling Silver Cross Ring - Topshop Felt Boater - Blakegodbold Crystal & Embroidered Ruffle Neckpiece - Alexa Chung for Madewell Dungaree Dress

I need to talk more about those trainers, because they are in equal parts disgusting and amazing. Maybe more on the disgusting side actually, but possibly so disgusting they become amazing by default. Suede, leopard print, zebra print AND pony hair. Really what more could you ask of a shoe?!

Image from ssense.com

AW PALLETTE

I went to the shops today for the first time since the sales have been over and was totally inspired by tones of rust, camel, khaki and brown, sitting back with crisp white and breton stripes.

stripey top Topshop, tapered trouser Topshop, blazer Topshop, shorts COS, boots H by Hudson, collar COS