Day Dresses

This season I'm kind of over trousers. I'd much rather cosy up in a day dress with tights and boots. I don't know if it's just me, but so many dresses (and tops) seem to have three-quarter length sleeves. In my opinion that just defeats the purpose of a long sleeve, it does not keep you warm, I also don't find them any prettier than a full length sleeve.

I've tracked down some pretty little numbers with long sleeves. They cost between £30 and £50 and are from my favourite UK high street store, Miss Selfridge (no, they don't pay me to say so, sadly enough).

Yes, the first one has three-quarter sleeves, but it's purple crushed velvet! Brings me back to Christmas parties when I was a kid, in a good way. The stripey number would be my go-to dress of the season. I'd wear it to lounge around the house, go shopping, meet with friends, ...

Lacey + vintagey = lovely (and sexy)!

Work-wear options.

This dress was a bit of a conundrum. I couldn't decide which colour I wanted more. The blue would work well with my colouring, but the mustard one is just so darn fabulous, especially with the contrasting black button detailing. Too bad it wouldn't look fabulous on me. Maybe the blue one would be nicer if they had given it white contrasting buttons on top as well as on the sleeve. The more I think about it, the more I'm sure, I'd get both.

The fab 70s

I've always been inspired by different decades. Now I'm loving the 70s style. I was browsing fashion pictures and came across these stunning images. How fab are those (faux?) fur jackets?! In my mind the camel and the black one are battling it out for the favourite position. I also wonder if a shorter, curvier person could pull off the high wasted flare.

Just to be clear, I do not love the blue dress or the red shoes. However, I do absolutely love the peach outfit. The colour and silhouette are marvelous, and it has pockets! I want it in my closet. Now. Or at least by the summer. That yellow shirt dress belongs in the summer wardrobe of my more tanned self.

Monochromatic 70s ... I like! Also like the splash of green with the white preppy dress.

These looks are my favourite, especially the green one. The colour, the print of the blouse, the flared mini, the knee socks, the platforms ... swoon! The brown, lacy one comes in a close second place.

I'm really quite bothered that my mom didn't keep any of her old clothes.

That polished look

I have had a love affair with nailpolish for many many years now. As long as I could afford to I would collect polishes in every colour of the rainbow. At 14 I was particularly proud of a milky turquoise I picked up for €1 at a discount store. One Christmas I got a box of about 15 different colours, I was in heaven. At 17 I experimented with mixing colours and managed to come up with one really good concoction.

Now, I love OPI nailpolish. Their Nail Envy does wonders for my nails, when I can afford it. They also have an amazing range of colours. They also do some cool collaborations. Besides loving nailpolish, I've also loved Christina Aguilera for a very long time (with the exception of her latest album). So, of course when I saw that OPI was releasing a Burlesque collection, I had to check it out.

I'm especially enamoured with the burnt orange colour. Would look so good paired with my fantasy 70s inspired outfits. Not too coocoo about the two light pinks though, a tad too flashy for fall. The sparkly green is perfect for pairing with falling leaves.
Too bad I'm not in a position to spend almost ten pounds on a pot of polish ...

Pegasus ring

How amazing is this ring!

You know what makes it even more amazing, it's inspired by Disney's Fantasia. I loved that cartoon when I was a kid (even though I thought some parts were a bit creepy). I love black stones. I think they're more sophisticated and cool than clear ones. And just look at that red eye.
I want to hold this, and stroke it, and wear it.
If I had this ring I would probably sleep with it next to my pillow.
I love everything about this ring, except for the $235 pricetag. So maybe it's a good thing nOir Jewelry is not in the UK. There would be some real temptation, and as it goes, I can resist anything but temptation.

Croc Dress

It's been a while. I've been a busy little bee, with work and socialising and all.
But I've missed wanting things, so I'm back. And back on topic.

I've always wanted to own a grown up work dress. Something fabulous and fierce, that would instill the rest of the office with awe and envy. One name that always popped up when I would picture my grown up business woman self was Karen Millen. And just check out this dress.

I love how the classic cut and rather prim neckline is paired with such a wild fabric. It's a sly seduction of a dress. Just how sexy should be.
I think I'd pair it with tan accessories. Purple would be fierce, but perhaps a bit too much for the office. In my dream world I'd probably pair it with these Louboutin heels and Chloe bag.

One day ...

him

I just want him.

Really. Everything I could want in a guy, I saw in him.
I can't remember the last time I just talked with a guy and really enjoyed myself.

But I'll never have him. Because he belongs to someone else.

I sometimes wonder what is worse. Never wanting anything, or never getting what you want.

What is worse? Feeling empty or that dull ache of knowing it will never be?

I want him, but would he ever want me?

The great 'Ye's Runaway

So this one is a bit off topic, but I just love love love it.
It's stunningly beautiful. Kanye is a modern poet.
Sit back and enjoy

Lovely Library

I really really want a cosy library. I can just picture myself lounging by a roaring fireplace, loosing myself in a good book.

When I grow up and have a home of my own, I will absolutely have to have a library. Of course, I'd also have to have kitties. So we can mutally purr in contentment.
I'd decorate it with a vintage feel and keep everything soft and luscious and luxurious. It would be my haven. Together with my dressing room.
Hmm, sometimes I wonder if there's room in my dream-future life for anyone else. Sometimes I worry that being single for so long has made me rather selfish. What if my future man is not a reader and would rather not waste a whole room on books. Hmm, I don't think I could have future with that kind of man. I guess if I find the right man, it wouldn't be a question of being selfish because it would be our haven. That makes me smile on the inside.

Lazy hazy Sunday

Today all I want is a head that does not hurt. And maybe a man to massage my feet and whisper sweet nothings in my ear.

And some good Ol' Blue Eyes.

Yeah, obviously in a nostalgic mood today.

Twee Sweaters

You know who's wardrobe I also want? Emma's from Glee. She's just so darn adorable. Her clothes are the perfect match of prim and quirky. She wears a lot of bows and bright colours, and also has a good take on vintage style. I think this would all really work for me. Apparently she wears a lot of J.Crew and Anthropologie, both out of budget. What I love most about her though is her twee sweaters.

Speaking of twee sweaters, I'm really loving pearl and lace detailing on sweaters. I've managed to find some Emma-inspired pieces that are somewhat nearer my budget.

These are all in the £30 pound range and are from Miss Selfridge, Topshop and John Rocha, all brands from in my 'hood. Whoopie. Or maybe not so whoopie. I'm now employed, wich means at some point I'll be getting a paycheck. A paycheck I'll be very tempted to blow on these sweaters, while I should really be spending it on other things, or saving it for later ... Oh the agony!

Joan Holloway

Now, just to be clear, I don't want Joan Holloway (or Christina Hendricks). I couldn't actually have a person because that would be wrong. Although, who's life wouldn't be better with a bit of Joan Holloway. She would give amazing no-nonsense advice on life and love and everything in between. And she's nice to look at.

But let's get back to business. What I really want is her wardrobe. Fabulous fabrics in luscious jewel tones and to die for accessories. Swoon! I especially love her pen necklace.

The retro look is very flattering for curvier types like myself. There are so many styles that I really love, but know that I could never pull off because I'm not tall and thin. But this one, this one works.

By the way, red / ginger is the new blonde. Coming from a blonde, that's gotta say something.

Sumptious Autumn

This autumn I'm mad for shearling, browns and a seventies feel. Accesories-wise I'm really feeling the whimsical nature trend, especially anything owl.
I can just see myself strutting off to a fabulous lunch in this outfit. I'm especially craving the Burberry aviator jacket. It's a total saver as well. I wouldn't even need a scarf as the sumptous shearling will keep my neck deliciously cosy warm. Mmmm. The boots Fendi boots are killer too, and would also look fab over skinny jeans.
Lets take a closer look at the necklace...


A Bird To The Wise

That owl is so looking down on me (or you) and I love him for it.

Cocktail rings (literally)

Such synergy! I love cocktails, I love rings, I love cocktail rings. You know what I love even more? Cocktail rings that are designed like actual cocktails.

The beauty in these rings is not only in the "wink" as I call it, but the design is also amazing. I could gaze at that white flower and diamond straw in the "Blue Hawaiian" for ages. And the yellow lemon on the "Sex on the Beach" looks so juicy, I would probably try to suck it. That sounds dirty. Sorry.

Dior Christal Dazzling timepiece

I saw this and I swooned, then I gasped ... at the pricetag. It could be mine for £14,200. Some jobs I've applied for have offered not much more as an annual salary. But isn't it beautiful. Forget big blue eyes, I want a big blue timepiece! I would happily be single for another six years if that meant I could have this watch. Does that make me horribly materialistic? Maybe ... At least I know myself. And a watch can't let you down. Well, it could break down, but in that case you'd simply have it fixed. I don't know many faulty men who could be fixed.

Time would be totally irrelevant with this on my wrist. I suppose to anyone who can afford it, time probably is irrelevant. Ah, to be one of those lucky few ...

Kurt Geiger shoes

I first fell in love with Kurt Geiger when I picked up a Glamour magazine while visiting the UK. I was about fourteen years old. I can still remember lusting after the shoes. Theirs stood out from all the other ones because the shoes were just so damn fabulous. The design, textures and colours drew me in and I knew that one day I would have to own a pair.

 As an unemployed graduate, I can't afford them any more then when I was fourteen (probably even less so, I had a job back then). But I am closer to the source. I now live in the UK and there are two large

Kurt Geiger stores nearby. Oh the temptation!

Hopefully I'll be able to treat myself to a pair for my next birthday (July 2011). It would be even nicer if someone else would ...

  I've just realised I have quite a thing for bows ...