June Wednesday Wishing

Welcome to June and the first Wednesday of the month. Summer is not far off and I am loving the weather already and plan to make the most of it by wearing some lovely clothes! On that note...

1. This is definitely the perfect hat to hide mysteriously from under on your sun lounger this Summer. The width protects your face from the sun and it will look very chic with a cut-out swimsuit and a tan - real or fake. H&M, £5.99.

2. Now is the time to be wearing your acid brights - never mind if that old man on the tube stares! The pleated skirt is the key item for the season and this lemon yellow colour is fresh and zingy. Wear with other citrus shades for an original look. River Island, £29.99.

3. Another wonder accessory up next in the shape of this fringed clutch from Dorothy Perkins. Fringing is practically synonyms with the word 'festival' but this bag could also be worn with a maxi dress and tan heels, imagine the possibilities... Dorothy Perkins, £35.

4. If you haven't noticed already I have become a little obsessed with colour blocking this season, so imagine my happiness at coming across these colour block red, purple and pink sandals. Flats don't have to be boring this Summer - be careful not to wear with too many other colours though or risk looking like a rainbow. Zara, £29.99.

5. I had my first view of the new celebrity collaboration range for Very.co.uk at their Press Day last week and I was rather impressed. This time they've lined up Diana Vickers, previous X Factor contestant and always well dressed to design a range for them. The range has a retro, luxe feel and this bird printed prom dress is my favourite from the current range. A great dress for a Summer wedding or an understated day look with some retro shades. £79, Diana Vickers at Very.

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http://www.hm.com/
www.riverisland.com
www.dorothyperkins.com
www.zara.com
www.very.co.uk

More Wednesday Wishing

Happy Wednesday to you all, hope the weather is as good where you are as it is in London! I'm dusting off my Summer clothes (yes it's only April but why not!) and digging out my shades, even if the good weather only lasts for the rest of this week.

1. Starting us off this week is THE outfit I want to be wearing when Summer really kicks in - this beautiful mint green jumpsuit from Dorothy Perkins, £55. Also comes in blue but I think this minty shade would look perfect in the sun with a sunkissed glow and some sandals.

2. Continuing with the pastel theme, I bring you these baby blue Nike hi-tops. Sports luxe is having a bit of a fashion moment and I am seriously considering investing in a pair, perfect partner to jeans, a t-shirt and Ray Bans on a relaxed day in the sun. £81.99 at Office.

3. Pretty accessories have been catching my eye recently, one of which being this yellow gingham hairband from Topshop, £7. Would look very D&G-chic paired with a denim playsuit and perfectly disguises a bad hair day.

4. Aldo are well known for their lovely shoes but not so much for their accessories so I feel its only fair for me to put this right! They have a great selection of handbags online and in store now, my favourite being this tan fold over clutch with eye-catching floral detail. Snap it up for £36.

5. Last item up this week comes from one of my favourite SS collections: Miu Miu. Loved the neon shades paired with black but particularly loved the star detail on bags, shoes and other accessories. This star belt is probably the most affordable of the range, tie it round colour block shift dresses for most impact. £175 at Net-a-Porter.

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www.dorothyperkins.com
www.office.co.uk
www.topshop.com
www.aldoshoes.com
http://www.net-a-porter.com/

Last Wednesday Wish in March

As per the title, I cannot believe that this is the last Wish List in March! April seemed so far away and now it's almost here which in my mind marks the start of some lovely Spring weather, all being well. But more importantly for now, lets get on with the wishing...

1. Lots of lovely oriental-inspired items are popping up in various Spring Summer collections and this shift dress has caught my eye. Perfect with ankle socks and a cardigan for day and would look lovely with some enamel bangles and turquoise rings to accessorise it. Miss Selfridge (petites), £38.

2. Recently a lot of my non-working time has been taken up by my quest for a lovely silky blazer jacket (yes, I'm obsessed, apologies) and this River Island number is definitely a front runner. Coral is a key colour for this season and an easy way to update your wardrobe and a blazer is quite frankly a Spring wardrobe staple! So a win on both counts I say, £34.99 at River Island.

3. Need a new pair of day shoes for Spring? Look no further than these Urban Outfitters twisted jersey flats, £22. Effortlessly stylish and I'd be very surprised if they're not comfy to boot. A pay day purchase for me definitely!

4. With my previous statement about coral still standing, I bring you this maxi skirt. Bright, soft and with plenty of movement in the skirt for the romantic Spring look. £29.99, Zara.

5. Last up, another lovely pair of shoes. These printed platform heels from Boohoo are glamorous and a bargain that you'll get lots of wear out of this Spring with all the 70's inspired looks. £35 online now.

Images:
http://www.missselfridge.com/
http://www.riverisland.com/
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/
http://www.zara.com/
http://www.boohoo.com/

Another Wednesday Wish List

Hello all, hope your Wednesday has been as exciting and busy as mine. The sun is shining in London and that means the official start of Spring so no better time to snap up some new items!

1. Starting us off is the sunniest item on my list this week, these fruity shorts from Love Label at Very.co.uk. Fruit prints are everywhere at the moment - apples, cherries, strawberries, bananas, pineapples and lemons, the fruit that adorns these bargain £18 shorts. I won't pretend its quite warm enough to wear them yet but there's no harm in buying them now and holding out for a heatwave, right?

2. Accessory-wise, wicker = big news this season and is always synonomous with Summer. A clutch that could be worn day or night, perfect partner to a white sun dress and denims. ASOS, £30.

3. I've been waiting for the amazingness of Christopher Kane's neon lace to trickle down into the high street collections and styles inspired by his collection seem to be making their way into store at the moment. This yellow lace shirt is a good way to do bright lace without going OTT as it could be worn with other brights or with jeans for the less brave among you. £28, Topshop.

4. There would be something wrong if I wasn't lusting a pair of bright shoes this week like every other but luckily I have found a pair to satisfy my interest. These Missguided heels are very high, yes, but look much pricier than they are for just £34.99 and are the perfect shoes to make a colour statement with.

5. Final item this week is a denim shift dress - fast becoming a favourite of mine for relaxed daywear. I particularly like the clean cut of the dress and the bright wash of the denim and it looks rather comfy to boot. £45 at Warehouse.

http://www.very.co.uk/
http://www.asos.com/
http://www.topshop.com/
http://www.missguided.co.uk/
http://www.warehouse.co.uk/

A Wish

Happy Wednesday all and welcome to this week's Wednesday Wish List. I've gone for a somewhat ladylike feel to this week's list and hope you enjoy...

1. First up is a highly affordable outfit updater - the mini-bag. Small but perfectly formed, fits your essentials with no room to waste. Very ladylike and a reliable evening bag for almost any outfit. ASOS, £20.

2. Printed palazzo pants are everywhere at the moment thanks to collections such as Miu Mius Resort 2011 and are both comfortable and stylish. Wear these chic flower print palazzos with platforms and a silky blouse, get yours from Miss Selfridge for £45.

3. I am becoming a little obsessed with block-colour at the moment and this tangerine Zara shift dress has caught my beady eye. Perfect with tights and pumps for a clean, classic everyday look with a colourful twist. £49.99, Zara.

4. Possibly the most ladylike item on this week's Wish List, these blush and baby pink court shoes are practically begging to be bought and well loved this season. Smart and guaranteed to induce shoe envy, pop into Schuh to get yours for £68.

5. Finally I bring you this navy printed mac. The perfect cover-up for the annoying inbetween weather (is it Winter or Spring, make a decision!), the mac is always a ladylike staple and this one is the most interesting I've seen yet. Topshop, £89.

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www.asos.com
www.missselfridge.com
www.zara.com
www.schuh.co.uk
www.topshop.com

(Belated) Wednesday Wish List

Apologies for the late posting of this entry, I begun writing it late last night and then decided that sleep was a better option so I am finishing it off this morning. Hopefully you'll agree it's worth the wait when you see the lovely items on this week's Wednesday Wish List. I've gone for a twist on the usual style this week and looked for high street items that resemble my favourite catwalk looks from SS11, what with it being fashion month and all. Hope you enjoy...

1. First item this week that has caught my eye is this vest from Dorothy Perkins, £15. The fresh cyan and floral print seems to take it's reference from the beautiful collection that is Jonathan Saunders SS11. The perfect colour for Spring, pair with other clean brights and flashes of white.

2. A favourite collection of mine for this season is Erdem, full of beautiful floral prints and flashes of reds, greens and oranges. So imagine my happiness on coming across this bright red lace dress from Topshop, £42, a great high street alternative to this striking Erdem number. Buy now, wear all Summer and even into next season.

3. If brights aren't your thing then this beige pleated midi-skirt should be right up your street, £32 from Love Label at very.co.uk. A great high street alternative to the Chloe skirt, which I can currently only dream of affording! Pair with ballet pumps and a silky tee for the Spring minimalist look.

4. As I've previously blogged about, the 70's are big news and we have Marc Jacobs to thank for that. So to show him your appreciation, I suggest you snap up this printed halter dress from Miss Selfridge for £55. A great alternative to a standard party dress, keep it classic with block heels and natural make-up.

5. Last up this week is your everyday designer alternative. Everyone loves denim and a denim shift dress is extremely easy and comfortable to wear. This Zara dress is a great purchase if you're a fan of Stella McCartney's SS11 collection, yours for £35.99.

Catwalk images from http://www.style.com/

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http://www.missselfridge.com/
http://www.zara.com/
http://www.very.co.uk/

Wednesday

Mid-week again, and lots of lovely clothes, accessories and shoes for you to covet. Whilst the AW11 collections are being displayed in New York, I've only got eyes for this season and am looking forward to bringing you lots of exciting new buys each week. So get out your debit card and enjoy!

1. First on my list today is this rather sweet mini bag from Dorothy Perkins, £22. Mini bags are the bag to be seen with at the moment so pack your essentials and you're ready to go! The blush pink colour of the stripe is my favourite shade so far this season (if you know me you can confirm this) and goes perfectly with Spring's various 70's shades and brights alike.

2. Love this spotty white and yellow cropped top from Warehouse for £35. The hint of fluoro is enough to tempt me and I have no doubt this top will see you through many sunny days.

3. The windows in Zara have been catching my eye for the past couple of weeks with their bold colour displays and these trousers are just one item in their bright Spring collection. Wear with black or white for a safe day look or clash with other crayola-style colours. £35.99 and available in other bright colour ways.

4. Speaking of colour... (I may be developing a small obsession) these heeled patent brogues are a tangerine dream and the perfect accompaniment to a pair of tailored trousers. Race you to the checkout? £65, Office.

5. Last up is a designer-high street collaboration that is definitely worth the more premium price point. Whilst I'd love to be front row at Mary Katrantzou's LFW week show next week I'll settle for owning this psychedelic printed t-shirt dress, available from Topshop for £150.

Images:
www.dorothyperkins.com
www.warehouse.co.uk
www.zara.com
www.office.co.uk
www.topshop.com

WWL

So it's Wednesday again and you know what that means... yes, I am here to bring you five great new items available to buy this week and this week I bring you and Accessories special. So save yourself some money and snap up one (or all) of these lovely accessories for an instant update.

1. Belts are not an item I buy too regularly but ever since the Burberry SS11 show I have wanted to try out the belt-over-trench look and this Topshop belt may be the way to go about it. Belt up over a classic beige trenchcoat and clash with another block colour accessory. Topshop, £16.

2. This zingy watch from Urban Outfitters is next up this week. A great day watch and another block colour piece to wear with neutrals or other fluorescent shades a la Christopher Kane. Comes in a variety of other colours, £18.

3. Next up is this purse from Zara, 19.99. Yes, you heard me right, Zara, not Prada! Love the designer coloured stripes look and a much more Spring friendly item than your standard black leather one.

4. I've always thought myself not quite trendy enough to wear a hat but I am warming to the lovely cornflower blue shade of this ASOS one, £25. Great for hiding bad hair (specifically grown out roots) and very on trend. Wear with flared jeans and a white blouse and transport yourself back to the 70s.

5. Last up is this aztec printed pouch bag. Buy now, wear all summer, it's as simple as that! Yours for £28, Miss Selfridge.

Images:
www.topshop.com
www.urbanoutfitters.com
www.zara.com
www.asos.com
www.missselfridge.com

Wish on a Wednesday

Here is this week's Wednesday Wish List. Enjoy!

1. Love this navy daisy print dress, new in at Matalan and an absolute STEAL for only £14. Wear now with your knits and on a Spring day with ballet pumps and a flower hair corsage. Here's hoping that day is not too far away...

2. Bright blue was a popular colour on the SS11 catwalks and one of my current obsessions (see the previous week's Wish List!). Tuck in a blouse and away you go. Pair with a punchy pink lip for an added flash of colour. Topshop, £34.

3. Another bright colour up next and another favourite from the catwalk: tangerine orange. Love the patent and suede fabric mix and the nod to the 70's trend in the detailing. Perfect partner to a printed blouse and jeans, get them before they go for £45, Miss Selfridge.

4. Could these be said jeans? Perfect 70's wash, high waisted and with a subtle flare. Buy now, wear again and again. Reiss, £89.

5. Last up is a great bargain beauty buy for the season. Although this is not technically a beauty blog I am rather partial to a new shade of nail polish every now and then (i.e every few weeks) and this is my favourite at the mo. Great value for just £5 at Topshop in 'Worlds End'.

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www.matalan.co.uk
www.topshop.com
www.missselfridge.com
www.reissonline.co.uk