This Week I love...

You know when you're trying to save some pennies and limit your outgoings? Yeah, well despite my best efforts this week I've pretty much loved doing the opposite to that. Spending.

It all started when I tripped and fell into the make up department of John Lewis (when I say 'tripped and fell' I may mean that I walked in there entirely on my own account and should be held totally responsible for what happened next, but I'm still going to make you believe that I tripped, ok?) and I really did come out with more than just a damaged purse. I also seemed to have encountered the Bobbi Brown stall along the way, as when I got home I found a couple of glossy black boxes in my bag. Concussion from the whole ordeal must have been bad as I can't for the life of me think how they got there..

The contents of these black boxes were these little treats

Bobbi Brown Face Touch Up Stick in Warm Sand

and the Concealer Blending Brush.

Oops!

I had been meaning to refresh my concealer options for quite a while now, but it took for me to acquire the biggest and reddest spot ever known to man to appear on my face to give me the push I needed to finally choose one. The one I had previously been using had never really done the job, it was too cakey, wasn't the best colour for my skin tone and didn't give brilliant coverage. Not ideal when you've got a zit the size of Pluto on your chin! So I took the plunge and went to my go-to make up brand, Bobbi Brown who sorted me out good and proper with their Face Touch Up Stick. It's a really light, creamy consistency and will cover even the most angry of blemishes. I would show you the difference it made to mine, but I'm not sure I'm ready to share my massive mug with you all just yet, and believe you me, you're not ready to see it either!

The stick is a perfect size for popping in your handbag, making those touch-ups on the go so much easier. I've been using the Concealer Blending Brush from the range to apply it but if you're out and about and have left your brush at home *ahem* then you'll just about get away with using your fingers.

I've always been a huge supporter of the Bobbi Brown Brushes, they pretty much make up my entire collection at home and I absolutely swear by them. They're soft, feel amazing on your skin, are super easy to clean and most importantly the hairs don't fall out all over the place! They aren't the cheapest on the market but I honestly can't recommend them enough. This one is perfect for covering up blemishes/ spots and also does a great job of under the eyes. No one likes eye bags!

For now though, my spots are saved so I guess I'd better put lock my purse away. At least until next time...

This Week I Love...

Sneakers. To be very precise my brand-spanking new, beige, Isabel Marant Bobby Sneakers. Now, don't get me wrong I do feel a tad weird calling them a 'sneaker'- it feels a bit too American, yet calling them a trainer doesn't feel right either. I mean come on, they hardly look like a Nike air max do they? So you'll have to excuse me whilst I sound like some USA wannabe and continue to call them sneakers.

Anyway, whatever you want to call them they are quite possibly the dreamiest shoe I've ever owned and I think I might actually be in love. Yep, I said it, in love with a shoe. I'm a woman possessed. 

I had been lusting after a pair of these little beauties for a very long time but unfortunately the price tag was always too high for me to even consider purchasing a pair. So season after season I would find myself trawling through all the websites I knew to stock them hoping to find a pair at a more affordable sale price. I figured that every other Isabel Marant lover must have had the same idea as I never had any luck. UNTIL one weekend a couple of weeks ago I went to the one shop I know to stock them in my area only to find them over half price in their end of season sale. I couldn't believe it! Not only that but unbelievably they actually had a pair left in my size; luck was definitely on my side!

I knew that once I had tried them on there would be no going back and oh, shock horror I was right! Before I knew it they were in the bag and I was back home jumping around the house in them with a grin wider than the Cheshire Cat.

I've pretty much worn them non-stop since I got them, and this week in particular they've barely left my feet. I also found that they have been used in my place of work's (The White Company's) new season brochure too so I've been experimenting with wearing them with different pieces from our new collection as well. Our black woven or jersey joggers, a classic white tee and a snuggly snood is one of my favorites or alternatively some white jeans and a chunky knit works just as well.

They've got a hidden wedge in the sole which gives you a bit extra height but doesn't make them uncomfortable to wear and when you're only 5'4, as Tesco would say 'Every Little Helps!' I'm not going to lie they aren't the cheapest things I've ever bought but the way I see it they're a timeless classic which won't ever date and I'm already finding myself living in them. I really couldn't resist sharing them with you as they are just too beautiful to keep to myself! My finances may now be a little bit unstable but I definitely can't say the same about my feet!!

This Week I Love...

...BOURNEMOUTH!!

With my life as a post-graduate here at Bournemouth University well underway, I am now beginning to feel a little more settled and ready for the long, twisty and *fingers crossed* enjoyable road to gaining my Masters! Now I have been here a couple of weeks I have had more of a chance to explore and get to know the area a little bit better and this week's TWIL is based on the new places, sights and sounds I have discovered whilst being by the sea.

The Beach...Bournemouth's award-winning beach is one of the best in the UK and is not to be missed. Perfect for an afternoon stroll along the pier, sitting on the beach enjoying an icecream with the sand between your toes, or people watching from one of the restaurants on the front. Dont forget to bring your winter woolies especially at this time of year, as it may look beautiful but the weather does not have the same reputation!



Myself and partner in crime, Caitlin. For once not looking so lost but a little windswept, on my part at least!


O2 Academy... the O2 Academy in Boscome played host to my first Bournemouth gig last week as a couple of frineds and I spontaeneously decided to go and see Maverick Sabre whilst he was in town and I'm so glad we did. The O2 was a great venue, it had an old dance-hall feel to it, was really spacious  and no matter where you were stood you were still really close to all the action on stage. And Maverick Sabre? Absolutely note perfect.

The Pavillon...another one of Bournemouth's many venues that I have been lucky enough to experience in my first couple of weeks. This time I was watching someone I actually know on stage, my Aunty plays in the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra so I bagged a couple of tickets to the concert for myself and said partner in crime, put on our glad-rags and watched, listened and drank. Very cultural of course!

The Pavillion

The sun disallowed any decent photos infront of the beach so we settled for trees...

Afternoon Tea... anyone who knows me well enough will be well aware that if i'm obsessed with any british tradition at all, it's afternoon tea and it just wouldn't be right if I didn't sample what Bournemouth has to offer now, would it?! My Aunty took me to The Highlcliffe which is situated right on the front of the beach. It's beautiful outside and even more beautiful inside. We sat in the conservatory, a gorgeous periodic room overlooking the beach and out into the sea, enjoying cucumber sandwiches, delicious scones and a delicious variety of cakes whilst watching the rather dashing surfers ruling the waves. Needless to say I will be returning! 

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TEAM GB...I am absolutely immersing myself in everything olympic-related! I cannot get enough of Team GB no matter what the sport and I am finding myself watching sports I have never even given a second thought to before and that's saying something! We have come so far from being in 20th place on the medal board and to now be in 3rd is just incredible. My favourite sport is of course the Equestrian and I have been glued to my screen all day watching the team showjumping final, which to my absolute delight we won!! Another gold for Great Britain and how it was deserved. The team consisted of Nick Skelton, Ben Maher, Scott Brash and Peter Charles and what a team they were, making sure they kept their cool despite the immense pressure they were under to perform. Charles especially, who was last to go in the jump off and knew from the beginning that if he went clear team GB had the gold in the bag. These games have really made realise how talented, strong, and dedicated all of team GB's athletes, across all sports truly are and they are doing a fantastic job. Lets hope we can get a few more medals to get us to that number 1 position in the table! GO TEAM GB!

ASH...Footwear brand Ash are best known for their wedged trainers, a comfy yet fashionable piece of footwear perfect for this ungodly weather. I have spotted a maroon pair by the brand that are calling my name, however the near £200 price tag isn't exactly within reach quite at the moment. So sadly, it looks like for now I will just have to sit and watch them in the window and with any luck catch them in the sale later in the year. Onto the wish list they go!

CHANEL...As always, Chanel is a massive favourite of mine for well, everything! Their clothes, shoes and accessories may be well out of reach however, their beauty brand is well and truly within! Luckily for us, Chanel have recently opened a pop-up store in London's well known Covent Garden. It houses the brands make-up and skincare ranges as well as many of their limited addition products which can be very hard to track down. And as if that wasn't enough there is also a nail bar down stairs where for £20 (redeemable against purchases) you can treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind Chanel manicure. As the french would say, Ooh La La!!

Nails Inc...Another beauty product I am hunting for at the moment is Nails Inc's limited edition Sprinkles polish. Available in four sugary shades, sprinkles gives the effect of well, sprinkles, similar to that which you may find on your cupcake, sweet, eh! Now, who doesn't want their nails to look good enough to eat? I sure do, and it's sprinkles all the way!

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SHORTS...shorts are huge for summer 2012, very short, butt grazing shorts to be precise. Unfortunately for me I don't have legs like Cameron Diaz or a pefectly toned derriere like J-Lo, meaning that if I want to retain my dignity it's very much a game of looking but definitely, 100% not touching. Nevertheless, for those among us who do have the physique for such shorts, Topshop have some excellent options to chose from and if you're asking me for my favourties- you can't go wrong with denim!

Pair with a crisp white tee and gladiator flats for a heavenly holiday look.

Scalloped edges are pretty and feminine



Or add a bit of sparkle with these denim hotpants!


WHISTLES...This is hardly breaking news, but this season (as with most other seasons)
Whistles have again created a perfect summer 2012 line, full of classic tailoring, chic tees and beautiful prints. As some of their pieces are not exactly made with student pricing in mind, therefore what I usually do is select certain items I may like and them wait and buy them in the sale as not to cause any collateral damage to my bank balance. However, this season, I just couldn't wait and I impulsively bought this staple oversized tee. It's 100% linen and as I will be working in a warm office for the duration of Summer as of monday I figured this would be a nice, light piece to have in my wardrobe. It may look casual, but paired with skinny jeans, a smart blazer, loafers (or heels if you dare) and an oversized bag chic will be the only appropriate phrase.

Picture courtesy of Whistles.com

PINTEREST...I have just joined the new craze that is pinterest and although my boards may currently be a little stark, I have to say that I am actually quite hooked! I don't know what it is about the site I love but I am finding it difficult to not become more addicted! You will have to bare with me on it as it is currently a work in progress.


SALES...It's official, the summer sales have begun and with the horrendous weather we have been getting recently I think we all deserve some bargain shopping to cheer us up and allow us to forget about the endless rain that has hit the UK! I will be keeping my beady little eye on many different designers, with J Brand being my main priority as my need for jeans has suddenly shot through the roof and I am ready to stock buy!

This Week I Love...

McQUEEN...Alexander McQueen to be precise. Although his clothing and accessories are not exactly budget buys or in my price range for that matter, I can't help but love his work and collections. A favourite with celebrities all over the world a piece of Alexander McQueen is something I will always yearn to own. I would be extremely happy to own anything he has designed, however there is one item in particular which I have had my beady little eye on for an extremely long time, the iconic skull print scarf. Oh to own one! Yet at £165 a pop I feel I may not be buying one anytime soon. I suppose one can dream. (But just in case anyone out there would like to buy me one my absolute favourite and the one I really like is the one below) ;)

BAKING... If there's one thing I love more than fashion and horses its probably baking. I absolutely love it, the whole thing; making it, baking it oh and of course eating it; that's the rewarding part! My latest baking adventures have consisted of my best brownie receipe and marshmallow topped cupcakes. YUM! Both were very successful (proved by the rapid rate at which they were eaten by my food-loving friends and family). The marshmallow topping was ridiculously moreish and there was plenty left over for some extra sneaky spoonfuls! I'm hoping to make some more shortly and possibly try another topping I have up my sleeve so keep a look out!

Nail Art...Nothing new here! I have yet again been experimenting with new nail art patterns and colours. i gave my nails a bit of a break over Christmas as they seemed to be quite dry and cracked so I went went easy on them over the break in the hope they will get better. This week I chose to paint them a taupe and lilac shade- sounds odd I know, but it actually looks quite good! They are painted half and half, (well kind of with a few exceptions where my shakey hand decided to do it 3/4 lilac!) and over the top I have painted little dots with my nail art pen. I haven't put a picture up this week as I'm going to re-do them and re-post after some more practise. I think next time I might try one of those crazy tribal patterns however, I feel that may take a little more practise and a little more skill...

This Week I love...

BERTIE...My friend I went to visit at the weekend has recently got a new cat who being very mischevious manages to get himself into some very funny situations and during my stay there were frequent outbreaks of hissing, squealing and meowing and the sound of bertie running through the house creating havoc, much to everyone else's annoyance! As a result I seem to have aquired a fair few pictures of Bertie in various places and situations, being the mischievious little cat that he is so please enjoy the Wonderful Adventures of Bertie the Superkitten!

And quite possibly my favourite...

SPOTS...No, not the type you get on your face, the type I have been painting on my nails! I have discovered Andrea Fulerton's Nail Boutique which includes nail polish, glittery gems and nail art pens to decorate your nails with. At first, I wasn't sure how good the nail art pens would be but once I practised a bit they proved to be very good. All it takes is a bit of practise, a steady hand and a tissue at the ready! I bought the black one to begin with and used it to create small dots on the tip of my nail on top of a gold colour and this time I have done dots all over my nail on a light purple background colour and I have to say I am very impressed at the pen itself (and my handywork!)

INSTAGRAM...I found this new photo filter app this week and I love it. It's designed for iphones although you can access it online and as I have an ipod touch I can put the photos I want to filter onto it and then upload them to twitter or facebook and then save then to my computer through logging in online. It is a bit of a faff as it would be much easier to have an iphone with a camera so you could immediately filter the image but I think it's worth the effort! Here are a couple of photos that I have edited using the app. I am aiming to start filtering the images I put on my blog to gove them a different look so keep an eye out!

This WeekI love...

MY...mummy :) for sending me a parcel full of my favourite things; coconut ice, thorntons chocolates (which I have already delved into) and possibly the cosiet fatface socks I have ever seen! Its the little things in life...

POLO...Since the team's training session on wednesday, I have found a new love and her name is Ratta. She is the most amazing polo pony ever, fast, safe and raring to go and she is the most beautiful colour. The photo isn't of the best quality, but we are pictured in action below! I wanted to take her home with me, although something told me my housemates may not be too impressed to come home and find a horse had taken residence in our house. Maybe another time...

DIY...manicures. Unfortunately being a student doesn't allow me to go and get my nails done at a salon so I have to make do with my own dodgy skills to add colour to my fingers and toes! This time I thought I would try out the ring finger manicure trend. I went for Nails Inc Porchester Square and then Jessica Glamour on my ring finger and you know what; I think It worked! The pink really pops against the muddy brown shade and gives just the effect I was aiming for. Result! Apparently it's not just me who fancied giving it a go as my friend Claire arrived last night I noticed she was wearing a really nice bluey turqoisey shade and when I asked to see it she also had a pink ring finger! To say that we squealed would be an understatement, how freaky!!



GLITTER...I seem to have morphed into a magpie as recently I am absolutely loving all things glittery! These little glittery beauties by Miu Miu then are the perfect winter evening accessory, for all those nights on the tiles. If you haven't had the pleasure of witnessing their beautifully sparkly selves then where have you been?! They have a slightly Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz feel to them and could easily be the current day substitute for the ruby slippers she wears. They come in a variety of colours, pink (below) gold and black and there is also a non-sparkly option (but that's just boring!) Obviously being Miu Miu, they come with a pretty hefty price tag and unfortunately for me I do not have £555 to spend on a pair of (gorgeously glittery) booties!
However, luckily I have found the perfect alternative; Topshop. Yes they have done it again and created a look-a-like designer shoe without the price tag and at £80 who could resist. They are on the christmas list already!! These also come in a black glitter for those who are not such a fan of the silver. Either way I think they are both made for the party season. Happy Dancing!

This Week I Love...

Once again, blogging has come up trumps over doing my FYP work! But somehow, I feel it's worth it for another 'This week I Love' post. Anyway... there's always tomorrow!

BROGUES...Despite the mostly sunny weather we've been having in Winchester this week I really just want to wear my brogues. They are not the most summery shoe and I feel I should be saving them for the colder weather but I literally CANNOT wait any longer! I am dreaming of pulling on my thick ribbed tights and thick jumper dress and pairing them with my beloved tan brogues, but at the moment it's just too warm! I have also seen a lovely pair of brogues in River Island this week, which without a second thought I had on my feet, handing my bags to my lovely friend who was already on stand by (think she saw that one coming!) Needless to say I had to resist, I am a student nonetheless. A student who may return to town to retrieve them tomorrow...Of course it was not only the shoes which caught my eye, but this playsuit too. I loves the print on the blouse and the fact it was long sleeved so perfect for during the day when it gets colder or in the evening for nights out. We also saw this amazing hat, which I could not resist putting on (please try to look past my awful face and focus on the beaut of a hat). Sammy of course being there to document the whole thing! Say GRRRRRRRR!!



BOP!...It was our first Polo Team Social of the semester on wednesday and it was a smasher of a night! We were on form and out in force! Our theme was white tees, which I can assure you didnt stay white for long and as you can imagine were absolutely covered in all sorts of horse related phrases. It was just unfortunate we had 9am lectures the following day. Not cool. Next weeks theme is 'My Little Pony'!!! Yes, I mean the cartoon you probably watched when you were about 5 years old! We are going as rainbow coloured ponies so I will let you know how that pans out. I will definitely be getting photos so look out!

VINTAGE...This weekend was the Winchester Vintage Fair in the Guildhall. So, naturally I went along with my shopaholic friend (yes I'm talking to you Bryony) to find out what it was all about; I mean, it would have been rude not to! We wandered through the arts and craft market first then proceeded to the Guildhall to rumage through the rails. Much to our delight there was jewellery, bags, scarfs, clothes and fur coats galore. Rails and rails full of vintage treasures, proving very hard to resist. We also covered the high street shops and worked on getting photgraphs for our photojournalism assignment, which proved more difficult than we first thought, some of my efforts are below. After we had finished we headed to the Cathedral to rest our weary legs where the sun was shining before we went for catchup coffee at Starbucks to meet hard working Claire for a de-brief of the day. Overall, a perfect sunday.










From this photo the fair doesn't look that busy, but this was at the end of the day as we had to go back to get photos as it was absolutely packed earlier in the day.

This week I love...

BARBOUR...I have sort of been looking for a new rain coat for the past couple of months, and I say sort of because I had seen a Barbour one I took a liking too and it blew my current one well and truly out of the water! Unfortunately however, it did not have a hood and my history with umbrellas is not great so I decided to hold off and wait for one with a hood attached and boy am I glad I waited as I got myself a right little beauty. A Limited Liberty edition Barbour Jacket. RESULT!

J Brand...They've only gone and created ANOTHER new trouser that we all want. The J Brand jodhpur. Available in Vintage Stallion or Black, they really are the trousers to be seen in this Autumn. Although at £273 a pop we might not all be rushing out to buy them. However, it seems the demand has been high as online store My Wardrobe has nearly sold out! Wear with Chelsea boots and chunky knits for a cosy Autumn look or alternatively try a tuxedo jacket and blouse for a more boyish take. Somehow, with being a student and all, I think I will be hunting for a cheaper version.

Anya Hindhmarch... Whilst I'm picking my favourite Designer pieces this season I may aswell go down the accessories route as well and lets face it when do we not love this lady. Gorgeous bags, purses and cosmetics cases and this season everthing is just, if not more gorgeous than before. The Maeve Zip Wallet certainly caught my eye with an all over bow print it is pretty, practical and super girly. Being a girly girl, it seems just the thing for storing all that change we might otherwise lose. Anya, you saviour!

This week...

I started my summer job last monday and have been super busy going back and forth to Market Harborough, the stables and visiting my new best friend...the gym (almost every evening night, might i add!!) As a result my little bog has been a little bit neglected however, now I have a bit of spare time I'm going to channel it into making my little blog feel a little more loved...

Aside from work I have of course found the time to browse magazines, the web and the shops to find my new loves for this week. Starting with the new 'chelsea boot' which, according to Topshop is set to be a big hit for A/W11. Now so far I have only clocked Topshop's version but if they are anything to go by I have absolutely no doubt that other high street store will catch on as well as the likes of Burberry, Mulberry and Louis Vuitton who are bound to all have very similar desgins hitting their stores come the Autumn.I am also managing to shop (with no money) for bargains in the summer sales (quite a talent, I know!) Currently i'm loving Olivia Rubin and Wildfox; they both have some pieces i've been after for a while so when payday comes in two weeks time I will be praying they still have what I want in stock, so that gorgeous zebra print dress, brick tee and slouchy vest top can be mine! SO if you are listening Olivia Rubin, PLEASE KEEP REDUCING YOUR PRICES!!!!


As I mentioned earlier I've been going to the gym just about every evening after work, good effort right!? My new favourite class is....spinning, and for those of you unaware of that is, it's basically 45 minutes sweating it out on a bike. It is ALOT harder that it at first appears. Trust me. After my first class, I was unusre if I had legs at all, they were so jelly like it was ridiculous and I have to say the second time was not any better. Despite the severe sweating and red-face side affects, it really does make you feel great afterwards and apparently it gives results, and I should blooming well hope so, given the effort it takes!! Find a local class and give it a go if you dare!

Since I have been so good working and gymming I have decided that I've earnt myself some new work clothes. Yes. SHOPPING!! I really need *cough* want *cough* some new trousers, preferably a chino or a light linen pair which I can wear either full length or alternatively, turned up (not that I need to look any shorter, but anyway...) I have looked everywhere but I can't seem to find anything I like and it's not helping that I can't wear ones which are pleated as they make my legs look awful. I'd rather go naked than wear pleated trousers. It's that bad. I did however, today come across two lovely pairs on ASOS. One is a fitted cropped linen pair, (light and comfortable) and the other a chino, which I believe can be worn rolled up too (fashionable and suitable for work or play.) So, which do I choose? I think I will most definitely get at least one or the other that is if I fail to find anything at Milton Keyenes tomorrow. Trouser search to be continued...

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BEING... on my summer holidays! Yes, another year has gone (more like flown) by although, I now find myself with my THIRD year of university awaiting me. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN???!! It feels like only yesterday that I was just a wee fresher moving down to Winchester and into halls, away from home for the first time and NOW i'm nearly finished. wow. To say it's gone fast would be an understatement! I really can't believe it. However, I am looking forward to going to Portugal in July so bring on the sun, sea and sand!!

MY...new room. I have been nagging away for the past few months about having my room re-decorated and my nagging must have finally paid off as whilst I was still away at uni my mum decided to re-decorate my room. Result! And I have to say what a great job she did. It was previously pink (i know, hardly a surprise) and now it is cream. I know that my not sound very exciting but this shade of cream does have a certain je ne sais quoi. Basically, it's got a bit of a kick to it. I have a bit of a thing for bedding anyway so in my book, a new room= new bedding so I wasted no time in kickstarting the search! Originally I found a lovely white, flowery set from Cath Kidston but I found the white too harsh against my walls; it made them look a bit...welll...it wasn't a good look! I took it back and immediately found the perfect set from Laura Ashley. The background is just the right shade of cream with large roses in different shades of pink (I couldn't completely ditch the pink!) It suits like a dream and I have to say I don't want to leave my room!



PEDICURES...Just like any other girl, I love getting pampered, and it is not something I do very often at all. However, with the hype surrounding the new craze for fish spas I just had to try it for myself! I have to admit I was a little apprehensive about the whole thing, I wasn't sure if I really wanted these little Garra Rufa Fish nibbling on my toes, but I had been told it was effective so I went for it! The fish don't have any teeth so it's not sore; it just kind of feels like a jacuzzi, with all the bubbles at your feet. As you put your feet in they do of course all swarm to your and go a bit crazy for a minute or two which came much to my mum's surprise who burst out in high pitched squeals, thank goodness the salon was empty! She wasn't such a fan, but I would definitely go again for another treatment. My feet were left feeling refeshed and soft after a 15 minute treatment which cost £12 but I think the 30 minute one at £20 would be more beneficial and would last a bit longer. I will definitely be returning, maybe not with my mum...


THE KIXX... I am absolutely loving new band The Kixx, they have just finished supporting Olly Murs on his recent UK tour. I was lucky enough to get to go and see them at the Hammersmith Apollo and they were brilliant! They have some great tracks and they did such a good job warming up the crowd before the main act. I would definitely go and see them again, I think they would put on a great show of their own. Their debut single 'Already gone' came out on 5th June and is a really great track, which played live was even better! Hopefully we will be hearing lots more from these guys in the future, keep a look out as they are sure to be a great hit!

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MULBERRY...It's not just this week that I love Mulberry, it's more like everyday! It's the one designer that I just cannot get enough of. The bags, the clothes, the accessories, what's not to love?! Mulberry recently celebrated it's 40th Anniversary and the beloved English Brand brought out a book to mark its 40 years in fashion. Filled with beautiful photographs of the bags themselves and famous faces known for wearing the brand, Mulberry has really marked this occassion in a special way. The book retails at £55 and can be bought in store or online at Mulberry or from good book retailers . A must for any fashionista's coffee table.

LOAFERS...I have been looking for the perfect pair of loafer/moccassins for ages and I just couldn't find what I was looking for until I spotted an Ugg Australia pair online. Well I tell you, I wasted no time in buying and when they arrived on thursday I literally couldn't wait to try them on and luckily they fitted perfectly. I have been prancing around my house like a right dingbat as I just do not want to take them off! You may have noticed a bit of a shoe blogging pattern and be thinking that I have a slight obsession. If you are, then you would not be wrong. I can assure you these will be remaining firmly on my feet until my next obsession!

LACE...Lace is big this season and I am LOVING it. I bought a lovely top from the Limited Collection at M&S (not to be underestimated) a while ago and it has been such a good buy. It goes with everything from skirts to chinos to jeans, money well spent I say!

ONLINE SHOPPING...I confess, I have been very bad these past few days as online shopping has managed to steer me astray once again! I've bought shoes and a new cardigan. BAD STUDENT. Although, I did get a large discount on the cardigan and it was a wardrobe staple after all. Ok, so I'm jus trying to make myself feel better, but i did NEED it!! I'm beginning to prefer shopping online as it doesn't really feel like you are actually spending money, mkaing it a much more guilt free experience than going to the shops!