My First Asos Order

I made my first order at www.asos.com last night. Purchased 4 items coming to a total of 17 pounds. Absolutely bargain. There were still a few more items I had my eye on, but I might have to hold off for now. Here's hoping to a smooth transaction and that the jacket fits!

Alice for Mimco

Alice Burdeu looking lovely in the latest Mimco campaign. See the rest here - http://www.mimco.com.au/Collection.aspx

Polyvore - Books and Tea

Tea and Books by widget featuring Louis Vuitton accessories

I made this set for a competition that said you had to include tea and books. So my theme was a creative writing holiday in New York. Whenever I look at it I get lost in the mood. Lame I know... but I could so go for one right now. (Complete with gold teacups!)

Chic and Sheath

Some designer dresses to get you through the weekend.

Viktor & Rolf

Proenza Schouler



Mary Katrantzou

Giambattista Valli

Pics taken from my new favourite website to browse Luisaviaroma... No doubt more posts with clothes from there coming soon.

Shoe Copy

I first saw these Giuseppe Zanotti Ornamented sandals on Polyvore a while back and thought how gorgeous they were.

Quick Set - Favourite Coat At The Moment by widget featuring Louis Vuitton clutches

The original heel below...

Last night I was browsing Tony Bianco and found this "Kodie" shoe. It's obvious chain stores take inspiration from the runway, but usually there is some creative difference. Personally I've always hated copies of handbags but I never really thought about shoes (well, I always knew I wouldn't buy shoes with red soles... that really is going too far) until I bought Sachi 'Blitz' heels which are inspired by the Jimmy Choo Glenys. Mine are patent purple though with no platform and I admit love them.

This on the other hand is absolutely identical. Colour, studs, heel everything... In my view I think they should've made some changes just to make it even slightly more original.

How do you feel about shoe copies?

Latest OPI Purchase

My OPI order arrived from Ball Beauty this morning (http://www.ballbeauty.com/ - I can't recommend them enough!) so this should tide me over til August when the Spain collection comes out.

From L to R - Princesses Rule! Done out in Deco, Banana Bandana, Royal Rajah Ruby

1st coat - I could've left RRR and PR at just one coat... DoiD and BB were a bit weak.


Second Coat - Personally I prefer Princesses Rule with just one.

And finally in the sunshine - Banana Bandana in the end needed 3 coats.

I bought Royal Rajah Ruby as a Chanel Rouge Noir dupe since I hate the formula and although it isn't identical, it's certainly good enough. I actually think the India collection (RRR) is one of my favourites. Never had a bad formula and the colours were all wearable.

Princesses Rule! is a pink version of Hollywood Blonde. Absolutely adore both of them.

Done out in Deco is a little bit too similar to Parlez Vouz OPI (I really try and avoid similar colours at this stage of my collection - I'm up to 20 or so!) but out of the two I prefer DoiD.

Finally Banana Bandana. A runny formula, but I've been craving a yellow polish for ages. Much nicer yellow than the mustard tinged one from the Bright Power collection, BB is a really bright creme.

For $800 One Could Buy...

1 YSL YMail Bi-Fold Wallet

1 Tiffany & Co Interlocking Circles Bangle

1 Louis Vuitton Damier Agenda

2.6 GHDs

3.7 Hermes Twillys

40 OPI Polishes

53 Boxes of Original Krispy Kremes

473 Songs on iTunes

Now all I need is $800 so I can decide which option is best!

Pretty Rings

The first collection is Matina Amanita. Whimsical designs, and beautiful detail. First two pics taken off her website - http://www.matinaamanita.com/ The Empire State Bulding ring (Manhattan Ring) is my favourite, but I don't think it's available any more.

Second is Gisele Ganne - Jewellery inspired by divorce. Can't say I've experienced it, nor likely to experience it anytime soon, but I do like these rings. http://giseleganne.com/

Especially love the multi finger ring designs.

D&G Online Store Launch

I just got an email in my inbox this morning about the launch of the D&G online store. No Australian shipping option unfortunately (obviously I have to move to Luxemborg.) Here were a few items that caught my eye.

All quite sweet and simple. You can find these items at www.dandgstore.com

Dsquared SS09 - Double Denim

This show was a few months back, but I only just caught it on FTV last night. I adore the Dsquared boys and to me they can do no wrong. However when I saw the double denim come striding out I was a bit concerned. But then it started to grow on me.

Ok well maybe not this three piece suit of denim.

And I just threw this one in for good measure -This look is so my style.

Once again, not double denim, but an example of what one can wear with a denim jacket.

Well hello again three piece suit.

And finally, in my opinion a wearable take on double denim. I think this primarily works because of the accessories, followed by the tailoring of each piece.

So any takers for DD this season?