Shoe Sale Shopping | Don't You Love It When A Plan Comes Together?!

neon brogues - The Pessimiss

Hi Gals, I am planning my A/W 2011 wardrobe revolution at the moment and was happy as a girl in a champagne bath when I happened upon sale shoes from Clarks limited boutique collection, that are so comfy sales shopping will never be a chore and better still they fit with the monchrome and 60's looks that are set to be hot this A/W season, these buttery soft brogues (Brisk Walk) with studs will add a contempory edge to my gold tweed trousers and a simple black or cream polo.

Clarks delivered a double helping of shoe paradise when I chanced upon another pair of shoes from their Limited Boutique collection, Ski Lift in black, that will add sharpen up this black and white poka dot dress also from the Jaeger sale.They say third time lucky, well I have to say I felt extreemly lucky when I discovered these classic chelsea boots at Hobbs outlet sale, great with a simple shift dress and thick opaque tights, although I might choose yellow I can't decide.   

Clarkes Sale - Brisk Walk

Clarkes Sale - Ski Lift

Jaeger Sale- Polka ruffle tier dress

Chelsea boots- Hobbs Outlet Sale

60's inspired Shift- Jaeger Sale

The one that got away ?

I was nearly made it to 4th time lucky when I came across the most darling pink patent Mary Janes

 (Madeline Punch) also in the Hobbs Sale, but fate intervened and my computer crashed! My 5.5 are now winging there way to some pink, patent loving lady...  

My Passport to Style | Alphabet Chic

source M's Art Impressions

R is for a rams head made entirely from wool, complete with stylish dicky bowtie, perfect for mounting on your wall, animals and handmade are huge trend in fashion this A/W 2011.What knitted creation would you commission for your wall?

please visit the lovely Martina from M's Art Impressions she writes such creative posts.

Emma Watson Covers Vogue

I have loved seeing the beautiful Emma Watsons evolving style, but I could not help but think how fun it might have been to have had a slightly alternative look on the front cover of Vogue magazine and feature the lovely Bonnie Wright. Poor Daniel Radcliffe a rose caught between two very sharp and stunning young women! What's your view gals, classic beauty or quirky pre-raphaelite?

My Passport to Styles | Alphabet Chic

c is for crochet swimwear. 

B is for blanket.

but how did someone go from making a blanket to making a bikini out of wool and did they have the right idea? Would you prefer to snuggle in crochet blanket bliss? Or happily risk itching for sporting the latest in swimwear trends?

Will You Be Shaking A Tail Feather Or Two This A/W 2011 ?

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What do you make of the latest trend for feather wearing? Do you love it or loathe it? Do you think it's only for the brave at heart or can shy girls gain the advantage and use their peeping power to their advantage by sporting a large fan or big collar to hide behind, thus creating a mysterious aura ? Personally I think there is something very feminine about the flutter of marabou feathers on the hem of a dress or a purse and I'm loving the vibrant colours new feather headpieces and earrings are popping up in. (for more sumptious feather designs read on!)

Get Dressed In Style With Eco Company | Furniture Divas





Postage stamp chaise lounge

I have a theory that where you get dressed, just like where you eat is very important to how you feel each day. Getting ready each morning is really just like playing dress up and should be fun and inspirational .Essential to every woman's dress up experience are great props or furniture, your dressing room should be a lavish tardis where you can transport yourself to another world for a while and revel in reinventing  yourself. For a chic place to sit and do up your t- bar straps or an opulent place to lounge while you flick through the pages of Vogue Italia, boudoir inspiration comes courtesy of award winning furniture company Furniture Divas, who scooped the highly commended award in the sustainable products category  this 2011 from the British Institute Of Interior Design. They were impressed by  Furniture Divas commitment to using recycled, organic, fair-trade and reclaimed fabrics in their bid to breathe new life into worn out period seating.The British postage stamp chaise lounge is on my wish list!  

  

turquoise salon chair

sepia deckchair



To see more of Furniture Divas ethical furniture makeovers visit http://www.furnituredivas.co.uk/

Goodbye Hemione Hello Emma Watson!

 

As the eagerly antisipated Deathly Hallows comes to a conclusion I thought it only fitting to wish Emma Watson good luck with her future projects, she looked stunning durring her red carpet debut and I will miss seeing the smart sassy Hermione at Hogwarts. I love these images of her.

My Passport to Styles Happiness Clinic | Lost And Found

Hi gals,  I  recently discovered something new that was a revelation and makes me feel really happy and is completely free, the title of today's post just about sums it up, I lost my favourite Sanctuary lipstick in naturally nude about a week ago. I love that it is non tacky and natural looking and contains some great botanicals and also is the only lip gloss I know containing an SPF, you may know of other lip glosses that contain a good spf, if so do leave me a comment to let me know! So ok, the lip-gloss was not free I bought mine from Boots in the UK, but what gave me that warm glowy happy feeling was  having lost my favourite lipgloss for about a week I found it again this morning! The embarrassing part was after turning my house upside down and looking everywhere from under my mattress to inside my fridge it was actually just snuggled up in the bottom of one of my handbags, there is a downside to having more than one bag.

1940's Vintage Inspiration | With My Passport to Style

 Hi Gals, a little piece of 40's glamour from the Designers Vintage Guild, are you going to be working this look A/W 11? 

Wardrobe Workout | Which Type Of Neckline Will Flatter You

Hi Gals,

it's been a while since I last held court at a Wardrobe Workout session and with the arrival of enough shirt collars and variations on necklines this A/W 2011 to sink the Titanic! I decided to dive right into helping you lovely ladies, navigate the choppy waters of which neckine is right for you. Most of us fall into two camps we either have a swan like neck or a neck which is shall we say less swan like (shorter), usually that means we are compensated by a curvy figure, so its not all bad news. Anyway the need to nail which neckline is right for you is paramount, get it wrong and your neck will look either scrawny or rugby player esque, get it right and you will look elegant and sophisticated, polished and well ladylike.

So if your swan like you can opt for the small high collars that are hot this A/W and follow Anne Hathaways lead above, here are some lovely examples below, peterpan, button up, high yoke -  

If your more like Kate and me, then you can wear a peter pan collar provided it is low set, you will need to try it on and you can also opt for any of the following styles, pussy bow, square and grandad - 

 All Topshop, any questions please email me. xxx