A Grey Sunday

On cold, wet and windy days like today I just want to cosy up by the fire and watch old black and white movies.
Be stylish, sensible and warm in the wintery days in these cute grey knits and accessories:-
(Be careful not to go grey overboard and make sure you mix in classic whites or blacks)

Credit: shopbop.com

A fun filled trip to London

My birthday trip to London last week was brilliant! I had 3 full days & 2 nights to shop & explore the wonders of London.

I took some snaps when I was out and about (pics are not great as was taken with my I-phone)!

Eating Out:

First stop - Cafe Rouge for a yummy breakfast

Guerilla Burgers - The best burger Joint (so good, we went twice!)

 mmm, the best treat from my mum. Chocolate covered strawberries from Selfridges foodhall

Vintage Shopping:

 I love anything from highstreet to designer to vintage and boy did I have the best time hunting through just some of London's many amazing vintage stores.

(I was so impressed to see the fashion wallpaper I have in my dressing closet in a vintage store. I love these bowler and top hat lights!!)









Notting Hill:

I love Notting Hill. It's such a cool place to wander around. I was dissapointed I missed the Portobello Road market though when I was there, I went on Thursday and it finished at 1pm so I missed it :-(
I love fashion magazines and need my monthly Vogue Fix. My mum was going into a small newsagents in Notting Hill to buy some sweets and when I wondered in behind her I couldn't believe my eyes................I have never seen as great a selection of fashion Magazines in the one place!! I ended up having to be guided out of the shop by my mum having stood in awe for ages gazing at all the magazines! I did get an Italian, Paris and Spanish Vogue though, all August issues which I will keep  to rememeber my 30th Birthday.

 
One of the most thoughtfull gifts I got for my birthday was a vintage Vogue magazine from the year I was born! My dad & my brother went away to hunt for this whilst me and my mum spent the day trying on wedding dresses! What a lovely and special gift that was!



Desginer & High Street boutiques:

Bond Street, what can I say. It's just magical! Being on 'wedding mode' I resisted the calls from the designer bags and shoes! I did treat myself to another Alexander McQueen skull scarf which is in a nice chocolate brown with sage green skulls so it's perfect for the winter months. 

High Street - I got two cute dresses (one is an Aztec print mini dress that's patterend with nice chestnut brown, cream and black shades and the other is a body-con style dress in a vinrant mustard yellow!) & jewellery from the Forever 21 store on Oxford Street, this store was amazing. It was like Topshop & H&M rolled into one. If you have't already been in, then get in there now!

As well as my birthday gifts my brother had already got me (the stripe Bella Freud Jumper and Alexander McQueen ring) he treated me to a pair of gorgeous black lace-up ankle boots from Selfridges ..... I have the best brother :-)

Quirky London:

When you are wandering about London you see some wacky and wonderful things!

Selfridges & Co  - by far had the best window displays. Each theme was totally unique, fun, colourful and made you stop and stare.

Halcyon Gallery

Amazing tiny photographic images on the floor in Selfridges. These were made up from these quirky, retro looking Lomography cameras. The cameras were as light as a feather and available in all different fun designs (a great christmas idea).
Check out  their website:-
http://www.lomography.com/


Bridal Boutiques:

Well, when I was in London I tried on some wedding dresses which was great fun!
After falling in love with a wedding dress on a website, when I tried it on I was told my face fell with dissapointment :-( Not to worry as after more searching, I found my dress!!! 
I have to admit I was feeling pretty nervous about trying dresses on, but I had a lovely time with my mum that day. It just goes to show how you think you have found the perfect dress then when you put it on it can look totally different. I can only describe the feeling as feeling deflated when I put on what I thought was the perfect dress and looked in the mirror.

I decided I wanted to look for my dress in London as opposed to Glasgow as felt I would see something totally unique and different from here and I did just that! Now all I need is to find the perfect Louboutins to wear with the dress.
What's great is me and my best pal / Maid of Honor Gillian get to fly down to London again soon to shop for my shoes and all the bits and bobs, yippeeaa! Any excuse for a trip down to Bond Street!!

Cannot wait for my next shopping trip to London. Already have on my shopping list these gorgeous black Louboutin shoes I saw last week and some very special accessories from McQueen that I fell in love with! Perfect way to spend my birthday money :-)

The New Season's Alexander McQueen Scarf

Wrap up this Autumn / Winter with this trendy wool scarf from Alexander McQueen's fall collection. 
Unlike the original classic skull scarfs, this navy scarf only features one large iconic McQueen skull in a clean, contrasting grey shade.

The sizing of the scarf is around 26" wide by 80" in length so it's a great long scarf to keep you warm although priced at £260 it is a luxury winter treat!

 

Today's Must have

This stunning pillar box red Alexander McQueen dress:

 Turn heads in this beautifully structured and vibrant dress.

Red Robin

Take a look at these beauties by Alexander McQueen. 
See in Autumn / Winter 2011 in these gorgeous Fire Engine Red ankle boots called 'Robin'. 
I have also seen these boots  in a classic Navy and a Barbie pink, both of which are stunning, however who can say no to Fire Engine Red! These will look beautiful with your Little Black Dress or with your jeans, a knitted jumper and some red lips!

NEW IN: The Alexander McQueen Suede Ankle Boot

Take your faithful little black dress and team it with a gorgeous pair of suede ankle boots like these:-

Alexander McQueen bright pink suede ankle boots

Alexander McQueen classic navy suede ankle boots, ohhh I LOVE these! Fabulous staple ankle boots to take you through the summer to the winter (just don't wear them in the winter snow!)

From daytime........................




to

The runway, the ankle boot is being seen all over. Wear yours with either your floaty mini dress or roll up or tuck your jeans in to them. 


For this summer its all about the bright coloured boots, if you don't feel you can pull of the bright pink then opt for a more timeless shade of navy or grey instead.




I can't wait to try on the navy McQueen ankle boots when i'm next in London. I was lusting after the khaki brown Burberry buckle ankle boots however they are now past season and I now can't get them anywhere :-(  Oh well, if the McQueen boots are gorgeous (and I can walk in them without breaking my ankle) then the navy will be perfect and classic for me to rock with my dresses and tuck all my fave jeans into them this winter!