Birthday Wish

These Pigalle 120 Python Christian Louboutin pumps are on my birthday wishlist.
I think if I make it down to London for my birthday weekend trip, I will just have to treat myself to these beauties....................I love them!!!

I haven't posted in a while. To cut a long story short, I took a severe reaction to my first chemo treatment the other week and ever since have been really unwell. Today is the first day I've felt up to getting on the computer so hopefully as each day goes by, I will feel better :-)

I knew chemo was not going to be easy.......but didn't expect it to be this hard. I know this is a fight I have to try to stay strong for and I will give it all I can to try to beat this cancer. 

I have the best friends and family, who have all been such an amazing support to me already, so thank you to them all.

Now, back to dreaming of these stunning, classic Louboutin shoes..........you will be mine!!

 

 

Back to Basics

Zara skirt with hip detail - the colour is called "make-up" which I though was cute!

Zara blouse with gold stud shoulder detail

Zara linen-mix tee with jewel shoulder detail

Zara drawstring leopard print trousers

Zara basic black sandal - at £29.99 these are a bargain!

Zara silk back jumper - love the little silk peter pan collar on this

Zara silky lingerie style shorts with rose-gold stud detail

I must confess, I am addicted to Zara!! Hands down, it has to be my favourite high street store.
Anytime I go into Zara, without fail, I'll see loads of things love and take the maximum amount I can into the changing room. To be fair mind you, sometimes the things I love, I don't love so much on as I thought I did seeing it on the hanger. 

Above is some of my latest Zara purchases. I'm not afraid of colour and have a closet full of brights, neons.... the whole colour spectrum, but lately I've been more attracted to buying neutral, capsule collection pieces that I can mix and match.


The only thing I don't like about Zara is that sometimes new things will sell out fast and not come back in stock, for example, I've been after a pair of high-waisted white shorts with gold zips and have been hunting for them for weeks now but can never find them! A kind store assistant, wrote the code down for me so now it's a case of a daily check on the website to see if they appear again. 


Today, I saw a beautiful lime green suede over-sized clutch bag but there was only one and it was marked. I went to order it online and they only have it in yellow or blue so this is another thing I need to keep hunting for! 


Remember these Louis Vuitton pumps with the metal covered toe detail?

Abbey Clancy wearing Louis Vuitton 2012

Check out these almost identical Zara beauties:-

These shoes are simply stunning! They are the like a pale blush pink shade and feel like soft suede and cost £49.99 but they sold out almost immediately!  Love these, perfect and classic!


 I'm looking forward to wearing all my new stuff and teaming the neutrals with pops of colour like my neon yellow Cambridge Co Satchel or my bright blue J Brand skinny jeans etc

Happy shopping xx

Cody

I have fallen in love with these pale blue Cody D'Orsay shoes by 3.1 Phillip Lim.
Phillip Lim have called these shoes "simple but grand gestures" which they sure are!

I love the high-fashion feel and delicateness of these pretty pastel blue shoes and how they look comfortable with the metallic cushioned in-soles. By day I'd wear these with rolled-up boyfriend jeans, tee and a blazer and by night they would be a statement piece to any of my evening dresses or a pencil skirt and blouse.

The problem I have with falling in love with something like these, is that, how do I get them?
The 3.1 Phillip Lim Online Boutique don't ship to the UK nor do Shopbop.com so my only hope is that the UK Net-a-Porter site gets them online soon or hunting for them whilst I'm next down in London!

My search for these perfect shoes is to be continued............


Credit: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Song of Style blog for 1st image

Hot to Trot

This season, when it comes to sneakers, the more glitz, glitter and gems, the better!
Miu Miu have created this stunning range of high fashion sneakers and with prices ranging between £295 ~ £450, these aren't just any ordinary sneakers!

For those of us who love these, but can't afford to splash the cash, why not try customising a simple pair of plain sneakers or even a pair of blank converse with studs, glitter, jewels.......the skies the limit to how far you go with them.

Have a search on eBay or in the charity shops for old pieces of jewellery, studs etc to use for your bespoke sneakers.

Happy DIY fashionistas!!!

 

My next purchase?

I had a look in Zara yesterday lunchtime and was drawn to these gorgeous canary yellow sandals. These would look great with blue skinny jeans and a floaty silk blouse in the summertime.

These sandals are pretty comfy on as they are well padded on the inside and the on trend platform nicely balances out the chunky high heel making them ok for walking in.

At £49.99 they are a good bargain so I had better get them quick before they are sold out!

Today's outfit

So today's outfit is simple but stylish and puts you right in the mood for the lovely summer weather.
The canaray yellow vest is from Victoria Beckhams Denim collection , the stone coloured cargo jeans are by Superfine (I still love cargo jeans), the tan leather bucket bag is by Alexander Wang (the metal studs at the bottom of this bags gives the soft leather an edgier feel) and the sandals are by YSL.
A lovely gold toned long necklace would just finish this outfit off nicely!

Credit: net-a-porter 

Today's pick

Bionda Castana Sandals

I love these navy sandals! These are the perfect spring/summer 2012 staple accessory which will see you from your daytime to evening attire.
I've styled these for a day and night look as below although your options for these really are endless as these sandals will look great with wide-leg to skinny jeans, mini to maxi dresses and silky shorts to structured skirts.


By day, wear these with:-

Opening Ceremony top

Acne shorts

Samudra Canvas Clutch

By night, wear these with :-

Lanvin Dress

Maison Martin Margiela Clutch

Beautiful in Brights

Stella Mccartney

Stella Mccartney

Giuseppe Zanotti - love the spikes on the toes!!

Alice & Olivia

Rag & Bone

I can't help but smile when I look at these stunning pieces. When I see bright shades I think of the summer time when it's lovely and warm and when I can leave the umbrella at home!


To play it safe, wear one statement bright piece or teaming two contrasting but complementing pop shades together will also look great. 


Bring on the summer!!!!




Credit: Harvey Nichols

Kandee Shoes

I have  just come across the website: www.kandeeshoes.com

If you are looking for (and I mean high!!) heels that are trendy, colourful and full of bling then these are the shoes for you! I'm loving the silver studdes platforms and the leopard ankle boots!