Wantings # 1

My current wantings:

(1) - Petites Faux Fur Collar Coat from Miss Selfridge. £85.
I loved this coat as soon as I saw it. It even has a detachable fur trim incase you just want to wear it as a tweed jacket. It's fitted and lovely. I think it could be a good investment. It's brand-new stock, so I still have time to think about it before purchasing!

(2) - Embellished Pencil Skirt from Miss Selfridge. £65.
I had a field day in Miss Selfridge yesterday when I saw this beauty. Embellishments is a bang-on trend at the minute, and I love the amount of sequins covering this gorgeous skirt. My only concern is that it might look a bit gothic on me? Especially since I have long dark brown hair? What do you think? I don't know whether I'd prefer to spend my money on something glittery-great-gatsby style instead!

(3) Nude Envelope Clutch Bag from Dorothy Perkins. £20 (but on a special offer of £18 at the moment).
I love this luxurious bag that is glam enough for a night out but also looks so simple and stylish. It even comes with a chain incase you want to wear it across body. Really I think it's a winner. However, will that lovely shiny surface come into a clash with my car keys and end up looking second-hand on it's first outing? Maybe.

(4) Benefit Full-Finish Lipstick in Flirt Alert. £14.
I got this bargain off eBay for only £6 (plus £1.50 P&P) instead of the RRP of £14. Apparently it's the official colour this season for Forever Crazy! Woop. Just waiting for this bad-boy to arrive! I've never been so excited to win an auction bid on eBay!

(5) Old Street Wall Clock from Next. £45.
This clock is beautiful. It has a 1920's style feel to it, but in a modern and intriguing way. I really want this for my kitchen, especially since I can't read 24hr clocks or clocks with no numbers very well! What would you say: too pricey or an investment?

My style idol.

I know Kate Middleton (Princess Kate) has been getting a lot of press recently (and not for something she would actually like to be known for). As a massive Kate fan, I want to rave about her a bit. I love her fashion sense. I want to wear everything she wears. When I got engaged last year, my amazing friend photoshopped  mine and the (then) fiancé's head onto an image of Will and Kate. I even went as far as to get the husband and I to dress up as the royal couple for a birthday bash last year. See figure 1.

Figure 1.

And, I got married in the same year as her. No biggy....
So, anyways, I love Kate Middleton. And I would love to own these dressses:

Okay, I could just keep posting pictures of her amazing outfits, but if you love Kate's wardrobe as much as I do, then click here to see InStyle's collection of Kate's 100 Most Memorable Outfits.

Standing ovation.

John Lewis adverts are always great. Remember this one last year I shared with you at Christmas?
Well, here is the newest ad from John Lewis and I love it!

I think it's just so elegant and I love the modern/old cross over. It also shows that relationships are the same throughout the decades.

What do you think of the advert?

Cambridge.

The cambridge satchel is a bang-on fashion trend at the minute. But it's not just the usual tan colour that everyone is sporting: think pastel, think bold, think neon. The timeless satchel has had a 21st century upgrade!

The Cambridge Satchel Company have a range of gorgeous satchels. They range from about £70-£105 in price, so don't suit everyone's price range. However, I've found some lovely satchels from high street stores that will fit this fashion trend perfectly (and at a price that doesn't break the bank!)

H&M have lovely satchels in for £19.99. Online they only have black/tan colours, but instore I have seen neon pinks and yellows!

New Look have this showstopper satchel for £44.99 by Steve Madden.

Topshop have lots of satchels to choose from, whether it's a neon whipstitch satchel for £50 or metallic snake skin satchels for £28.

Warehouse have 'mini clean satchels' in delicious leathery brown colours. It has an across the body strap as well as a short strap so you can change your look. It costs £34.

Another great place to look for a satchel is eBay. They have a range of different colours and prices, so you are bound to find something to suit you!

I'm lucky as I have a lovely vintage satchel I got from my mum's next-door neighbour. But, I think that for this season, it is definitely worth investing in a bright, bold and beautiful satchel to carry all your everyday essentials. I think I might go for a bright postbox-red or an electric blue! If you see either of those satchel colours when you're out and about, let me know!

Alphabet.

I can't get over how much I love these cotton tote bags/purses from Alphabet Bags.
They have so much choice, and are quite reasonably priced for a nice treat!
I love the typography and the simplistic style of the products. I always love to have a cotton tote, and I am definitely going to purchase one - when I decide which one to get!

So much choice! My heart could explode with tote-love.
Also, I love the wedding collection totes they do. I am devastated I didn't know about them sooner, otherwise I would have definitely had them at my wedding. Look how delicious they are! (I love using the word delicious in a wider context!)

I only discovered Alphabet Bags yesterday, can you see how much of a fan I am already?
I want it all!
They also do canvas purses, which are a big season trend at the minute, with letters of the alphabet on.
So, naturally I'll choose R.

Thank you Alphabet Bags for jazzing up the tote bag in a classy, bang-on-trend way.
Your converted fan,
Rosie.