Wish List

Jo Malone scented candle // Cate Noire scented candle // Pull & Bear dog tee 

Pull & Bear bunny tee // Nasty Gal romper // Pull & Bear boots

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Monday morning inspiration

Some Olsen-style inspiration for Monday morning. Mix it up with oversized boy-shirts, layered jewellery and chunky shoes. Casual and cool without much effort, just how we like it post-weekend. 

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Interior inspiration: Closet edition

Pinterest remains one of my fave online-inspiration finds! Was having a little browse around for storage inspiration, and in particular some fun, quirky and effective ways of maximising closet space. 

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Lookbook - Winter Whites

Top Zara // Skirt Zara // Boots Naughty Monkey // Knee-highs H&M // Head-band New Look

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Lookbook: Gunnersbury Park Moments

The other weekend Miss A (The Film Graduate Diaries, read it here) suggested we bring a camera along to a new local treasure she'd stumbled across for some artsy snapshots of the surroundings and each other.

Gunnersbury Park, with the low winter sunshine and crispy cool air, is a lovely park with fields of green, duck ponds, cafes, and of course intriguing classical architecture strewn around. The perfect location for an impromptu photoshoot!

So for part one of our little lookbook park adventure.

The gorgeous Audrey, Miss A's kitty cat, wondering why we're playing with cameras instead of her.

Inspiration for keeping your jewellery tidy and on display, again Miss Anastasia style. Absolutely love this! For more see her blog here.

Zara coat // Zara top // Alexander McQueen scarf // Naughty Monkey booties // H&M leggings

I've frankly lacked all inspiration for using up the Christmas gift cards at the shops as of late. Perhaps it's all the crowds flocking to the remaining sales. Maybe it's the fact that the shelves are full of left-overs post-rush/present shopping. Or maybe it's the January gloom. But then again, I'm quite happy staying in my comfy classics like these. Big cosy knits, boots and a warm scarf always does the trick!

The beautiful red head that is Lady A. The sun shining on that hair mixed with the striking red lipstick, the light blue leading the colours into darker options with the navy jacked and black jeans. Absolutely gorgeous! 

Miss A, and for the breakdown of her casual cool look check out her post here.

It was a lovely afternoon, playing with the beautiful light and taking in the wonderful views the park had the offer. It's amazing what you notice once you stop to consider the little things, and while I find a camera can sometimes hinder you from noticing the reality around you instead of staying glued to the lens it can also provide a challenge to see the angles you might not have noticed otherwise. 

The beauty of crunched colourful leaves as the orange rays of a late sun plays on them. The branches of a tree reflecting against a clear blue sky, creating a fairy-tale like roof over us. The ducks playing in the pond, movement against the calm. And so on.... There's so much beauty all around, it's important to stop and take it all in sometimes.  

More photos to come, with a bit more park focus. But as a little teaser. 

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Lookbook Wishlist - Winter Moments

Cosy winter cardigan from Freepeople (who have now also opened up a UK online shop!)



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Accessories & Stella McCartney inspired bargains

Am quite into additions to the accessories-box at the moment, and as I discovered Necessary Clothing (US based online shop in the Nasty Gal style) a little Christmas Gift Inspiration list seemed in order.

These can all be found here. 

And for all the (designer style) bag lovers, a bit of Stella McCartney-esque inspiration found here ($49.99). 

Or if you'd rather spring for the original version, you can get your hands on it here (£680).  

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Lookbook Inspiration - Winter edition

 Winter has pretty much officially arrived, and whether that means you're watching snow falling outside your window, having a California chill or the London rain, it's time to bundle up! 

Knits, boots and scarves all around please. 

Pull & Bear boots option here // Pull & Bear trousers option here // Marc Jacobs bag option here

Pull & Bear option here & here//  Asos option here

Zara option here // Pull & Bear option here

Asos cardigan found here 

Burberry option here // Zara option here

  

Shredded Jeans option from Pull & Bear here // Striped shirt Zara option here 

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Wandsworth Common & 90s Lookbooks

As you learn very quickly upon re-locating here, just because you live in London doesn't mean it's always a breeze to find a local to meet up in for a natter. 

So since A moved up we have been exploring our in-between options, sampling cafes at a variety of half-way meeting points between my house and hers'. This time, I decided it was time to show her around Wandsworth. 

 We sipped our tea and coffee and enjoyed a light late lunch at Prestige, off the high street. A little local spot, nothing mind-blowing but nonetheless cosy and non-chainy!

After stuffing our faces we enjoyed a stroll around Wandsworth Common. 

Finding yourself surrounded by greenery in the middle of a bustling city like London is far too uncommon an experience, but walking around the park while name dropping birds is a great way to take a break from the fast pace and bustle.

Miss A had found herself some amazingly comfy looking 90s style high waist jeans of which I was immediately jealous. 

 Lookbook

Jacket from Oasis// High waist jeans Topshop 


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Inspiration

Look Book

Top and tights Zara // Boots Naughty Monkey // Scarf Alexander McQueen 

Wish list...

Barry the Mulberry Bayswater Hearts Rivet bag and Daria Purse. Cute and summery in light happy tones, but still sophisticated and easily matched. Yes please! You can find them here and here. 

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