I am meeting a friend for coffee this morning and whilst pondering what to wear, I happened upon this great look from The Sartorialist found via Victoria. 
Once upon a Monday, I saw these beautiful dresses by Alberta Ferretti. I get so inspired by sheer fabric and lace overlaying. Billowing chiffon with beautiful details. Clothes so delicate they look as though they might pale to dust in a strong wind. Just the kind of thing modern fairy tales are made of.
Adorable little dog cards from Rifle Paper Co and a shoe thats definitely not suitable for puppy walking.
I Spent my first sleepy moments online this morning swooning over the runway pictures from the Spring 2011 Elie Saab collection. Hence the coral outburst here today. 
Wrap dress Coralie Beatrix @ Etsy and Coral gemstone strand
Bronzer Jelly Pong Pong, Adam Crepe pencil skirt The Outnet, Dress, Catherine Malandrino The Outnet, Corded lace crop top Topshop, Lorna2 Chiffon bow sandals Topshop, Chiffon drop waist dress Miss Selfridge, Leafy lace corsellette Topshop, Missoni Belted knitted cardigan The Outnet, Basic zip back vest Topshop, Longline pointelle cardi Miss Selfridge, Sweet coraline ruffle dress Shop Ruche, Sequin front vest Topshop, Leather Lock Detail Purse ASOS, Peaches Suede Platform Court Shoe ASOS
Coral Czech Glass beads from Zoo Town Beads @ Etsy and
Had a fabulous time in London with friends today. We enjoyed yummy balsamic strawberry and black pepper ice cream next to the shimmering water in the garden at the V&A whilst waiting to see the Grace Kelly exhibition. It was all there, the Kelly bag, diamond tiara, floral silk pumps, capsule honeymoon wardrobe. Lots of cooing later and with a few (can't leave behind) items from the museum shop. I found myself making a mad dash for the train with a paper wrapped caramel doughnut in one hand and a copy of this beautiful magazine in the other. So impressed with their ethos (below) and what I discovered within the pages. I subscribed as soon as I got home. Can't wait for the next issue to arrive.
The sixties sweetheart, a modern day Mia Farrow circa Rosemary's Baby and A Dandy in Aspic. Knees and elbows showing. Seen at BCBG Max Azria
The tough on the outside wild child aka Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver. Flimsy flashy flamboyant head wear and 70's dresses. Care of Marc Jacobs.
The fragile beauty, Angelina Jolie in the changeling. Creamy satin, floral silk and chiffon longline layers. All over the runway at Donna Karen. Have fun dressing up!
Up early so I can catch the really good sun, the sun that makes my diamante sandals sparkle as I walk, the sun that inspires me to have a 1950's style breakfast, the perfect sky to accompany me to the newspaper shop on a Sunday morning fashion pilgrimage.
It's dark early, it's chilly, blankets are looking very appealing right now, and I expect I will be spending the evenings of the next few months snuggled in Pyjamas. The best sleepwear is in Toast's new house and home collection. To me it's like cosy poetry. Faded floral silk trousers, velvet lined slippers, alpaca slouchy cardigans, aran hand knitted socks, tapestry print nighties and the jewel in the crown a damson coloured silk velvet gown.
As you can see I am still yet to expand my blog, but with me still at the bank and my husband working too many hours a day this is a slow process. I have my fingers crossed for the end of Autumn as now the craziness of Summer is winding down and it feels okay to stay indoors.
Although I love Autumn, it seems to have arrived decidedly early. Murky skies and a cold wind, the need for a scarf to keep the chill from my decolletage. Maybe it is just how this week is going to go and the sun will return again, but I just get a feeling.
Noa Noa's new Autumn collection is a patchwork of thunder cloud greys, greens and dark dusky layers with accents of vintage sparkle and berry colours, ready to view online now.
Delicate frothy pieces of barely there Christian Dior fabric, just right for layering up with heavy knits. No need to leave the house just grab a favourite old book, a champagne saucer full of milk and take yourself off to a cosy corner.
Today was the ultimate dreary day, first day back at work, never-ending with customers because of the bank holiday, and to complete the miserable mood, thunderous rain clouds hanging all around the skyline.
That I will wear for our anniversary drinks, or more like the the legs that would go with any dress of this style. I am a little on the short side. But then Nicole Richie pulls it off. Maybe it's because she has such a teeny frame. Even if I can find one to suit me I will need it taken up about a million inches so its not dragging in the red dust of the city in Marrakech. I have until Monday to search. Are you on a quest to find an item perfect for this Summer? Maybe we can point each other in the right directions.
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