Showing posts with label Wishlist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wishlist. Show all posts

Tips & Trends: Cool clutches

16 May 2014

Currently obsessing over: cute clutches featuring witty slogans, all sorts of embroidery or embellishment, prints of the floral/graphic/leopard nature, or anything that is pink or blue. 

Pouches are the new statement bag and although they may not be big enough to hold all of a girl's most treasured items, you can be sure that they're cool enough to make up for it. I've always been a fan of totes and large handbags that hold almost anything and everything, but lately I've ditched them in favour of my handy crossbody bags and clutches. Smaller bags are way less bulky and are a convenient way to cull any unnecessary items weighing you down (goodbye perfume bottles, excessive makeup and useless stationary items - it won't hurt abandoning you to make a trip to the shops). 

But forgoing size doesn't have to mean compromising the beauty of a good bag. These clutches are some of my favourites and, despite their decreased dimensions, are just as amazingly perfect as those bigger in size. I couldn't choose between colours when it came to the brands I liked, so here they are in their respective sets. I'm torn!

Moschino good girl / bad girl clutch


Givenchy clutches


Kenzo pink and blue clutches


I'm particularly loving boho clutches at the moment. My favourite is the pink Simone Camille embellished clutch. They're a great way to add some colour and texture into the simplest of outfits. They're all so pretty that I may just have to invest in this trend! 

Wear your clutch to add a pop of colour or match it to another colour in your outfit. Clutches somehow look good with everything, so don't be afraid to clash your printed or coloured clutch with your outfit too! Check out how these bloggers style their amazing boho clutches.

I Love To Run

24 April 2014


As an athlete, there's nothing I obsess over more than runners. Cardio is one of my favourite types of exercise and even though I'm not a particularly good runner, I love running and doing circuits that mix cardio and strength exercises. I wear my runners for training everyday, so it's really important to me to have a good quality pair (that look good too of course). Nike is my favourite brand because their shoes last for ages and they come in awesome colours and styles. Above are my favourites, particular the bottom right pair. For the moment though, I'll have to be content with dreaming about new running shoes, although it does make sense to dedicate an entire post to them. Move aside heels...and make way for the terribly underrated and totally essential running shoe! 

Oh Hey There April

3 April 2014

Tips & Trends: Over the Knee Boots

28 March 2014

Over the knee boots are one of the biggest trends this season, especially in suede. They've been seen adorning the feet of fashionistas around the globe and have been prominent on the AW14 runway too. 


                                          Donna Karen                                                                                               Topshop Unique

But are they worth investing in? Over the knee boots are quite expensive in comparison to ankle boots. They were on trend a few years ago and chances are they'll be back again in the future, so the good news is that if you choose to buy a pair you can always pull them out again periodically. 

For now they're not going anywhere though, but finding a pair that won't break the bank is a whole different story. Check out some of my favourites.




                        Gianvito Rossi                                                          Loriblu                                                            Stuart Weitzman

But woah, let's be honest, these won't be in my price range anytime soon!  Despite not having a spare $1,000 lying around, it's definitely not worth spending in excess of $500 on a trend-based item. However, in this case it's probably worth spending a decent amount still on OTK boots to avoid looking somewhat like a lady of the night. 

I love this pair from Siren Shoes ($259.95). The lace up detailing at the back is gorgeous plus they're the perfect heel height. 



If I was going to buy a pair, this would be my first pick. But here are some other options.


                River Island ($110.50)                                     Steve Madden ($193.35)                                    Tony Bianco ($349.95)


How to wear...
Pair your OTK boots with items like jeans, a knit jumper, a loose/flared dress, or a pleated/trumpet skirt. You can play around with how you style them, just be sure to avoid anything too tight fitting! 

                  They All Hate Us                                                  Wendy's Lookbook                                                  Song Of Style

Nailing It

22 March 2014

Nail polish is something that I always select very carefully. I rarely walk into a nail salon and choose a colour on the spot. More often than not I bring my own from my ever growing nail polish collection at home. 

I've always had a soft spot for nail polish. I don't buy expensive brands normally but as I wandered through a maze of beauty products about a month ago at the airport in Dubai, I stumbled upon an array of lust worthy shades from Dior. I've never seen polish as beautiful as these before and I had to talk myself out of buying them because it would have been impossible to choose just one colour. The whole Dior Vernis range is like a visual cocktail of vibrant sparkle and shine and is currently at the top of my list of products to try. 

These are some of the shades that caught my eye.


Samantha Wills: La Boheme Chasseresse

27 February 2014

Samantha Wills' latest jewellery collection is yet another series of perfectly crafted bohemian inspired pieces. Samantha Wills is my favourite jewellery label and I love that each piece can be worn either on its own or layered with may others from the current or past collections. Here are my favourite lust-worthy pieces at the moment: 

Summer Essentials

5 January 2014

Summer Essentials
Yves Saint Laurent glossy stain rebel nude (104: Fuschia Tomboy) | Forever 21 cosmetic bag | Karen Walker bear and heart rings | Gold bangle via Neiman Marcus | Essie nail polish | Jimmy Choo nude leather bag | Miss Selfridge pink cami top | River Island denim shorts | Chanel makeup collection for Christmas 2013 | Urban Decay Naked3 eyeshadow | MARC by Marc Jacobs daisy and heart earrings | Marc Jacobs Daisy Hot Pink | Vans X Liberty London floral sneakers


Here's a visual snapshot of some of the things I wish I owned right now...

November Wishlist

31 October 2013

November Wishlist

Fujifilm instax mini 8 camera | Prada rectangle baroque sunglasses | butter LONDON POP! Art nail polish trio | Nike Free 3.0 running shoe | Forever New heels | Alexander McQueen skull bracelet | Forever New beach bag | Chanel volume mascara | Triangl bikini | Kate Spade bow bracelet | Man Repeller book | Forever New mini brush set


All the pretty little things I'm obsessing over this month...
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