The lure of the Tote!

I already own a wonderful tote that I am absolutely obsessed with, my Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM. But the humble tote has been beautifully designed and updated by many designers as of late, and Miu Miu are no strangers to this. Check out this beauty-

Miu Miu Leather Tote

£695

The sumptuous leather is practically calling to me through my iMac. I normally would never go for a nude toned bag as I'm too terrified of getting it stained, but this one is too gorgeous to pass up. I think it is the perfect mix of casual yet structured and I like the subtle handle detailing. 

Now I was looking through my wardrobes this morning and realised the amount of bags that I still have vs the usage I get out of them. Last week a large amount were donated to charity, some high street ones were sold on eBay, but one particular bag called out to me as I have not used it in ages. My Louis Vuitton Montorgueil GM. It has accompanied my to New York and Dubai on numerous occasions but I have not touched it for two years now, although it is in excellent shape :( To sell or not to sell, this is the question. 

Any takers? 

Email me for details. 

Ta ta! 

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?

I'll delve right in to it. I love Rachel Zoe, I really do. However, I do not like when designers/chains imitate each other, it gets to me as it makes me think there is a lack of inspiration somewhere. Sure, some consumers may like this, but personally, I prefer walking in to a store and seeing something I have not seen before. A particular style of Rachel Zoe's bags, the Zoe tote is available on Shopbop.com in the following versions-

The Zoe Tote

Camel

$495

The Zoe Tote

Black

$495

The Zoe Tote

Natural/ Black

$475

Now compare against River Island's Oversized Padlock Bags which were available until January 2012 on their website and in stores (some black ones have still been spotted in stores as of yesterday!)

Sure, the designs are very slightly different (in that the Zoe Tote fans out slightly and is slightly less structured, but come on, they've even been photographed very similarly.

So, do you agree with imitation being the sincerest form of flattery? Or is is something that irks you as much as it does me?

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Music to my ears!

I haven't stopped listening to the following this week-

Marina and The Diamonds- 'Primadonna'

Gotye- 'Somebody That I Used To Know'

Lana Del Rey- 'This Is What Makes Us Girls'

Music is my love! What's been tickling your ears this week?

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Oh, Hell No!

The world of fashion is a whimsical one where anything and everything goes but how you do something is what actually counts. Now bearing this in mind, I tend to appreciate small things in pieces of clothing/ shoes that some people consider 'ugly'.

Having said that, some things should never actually have been designed let alone be allowed to make a come back! Enter the jelly shoe. I actually remember wearing these as a kid (*blushes*) and vowed after a few months of doing so, to never ever wear them again. When I see photographs of me in them, I want to positively burn them!

Topshop, you have made my day a sad one! So hey, if you by any chance actually want to appear in public in jelly shoes, the following are available from Topshop-

Nina Heeled Jelly Shoe 

£24.00

Available from Topshop

Nina Heeled Jelly Shoe 

£24.00

Available from Topshop

Huey Jelly Gladiator Sandal

£16.00

Available from Topshop

*Runs to puke!*

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GCB!

I confess, I do not watch much television, but every so often there comes along a show/ drama/ serial (whatever you'd like to call it) that becomes your guilty pleasure! As the world knows, women are the best at gossiping and Good Christian Bitches/ Belles (the name was changed a few times for obvious reasons) or just plain GCB, explores this theme. I watched the pilot last night and know I'm going to enjoy this! Kristin Chenoweth is brilliant!

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What Is Love?

A dear Friend is visiting me this week and we have been talking about everything!

One of yesterday evenings topics was the meaning of love. As much as I'd like it to be, it isn't being bought a new pair of Louboutins or a selection of sparkle from Cartier.

This is how I sum up love-

Love is feeling comfortable and open with someone as well as without them. Love is being able to put somebody else before yourself. Love is looking in to someones eyes and never wanting to shift your gaze. Love is holding someones hand and wanting to keep it held forever. Love is sleeping with a smile on your face because of who is next to you. Love is adapting to a relationship and understanding the other person. Love is putting your trust in someone else. Love is feeling warm and content. Love is arguing and then laughing about it. Love is saying sorry just to put someone else at ease. Love is calling in the middle of the day, just because. Love is fearing nothing but accepting and overcoming everything- together.

I particularly liked the last point.

What's your definition of love?

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