Weekend Wishlist

Spring has finally sprung in West Sussex and I'm lusting after bright colours and summery cuts.

This is the first time I've created an outfit for my Wishlist and I think it's a corker...

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Issy printed stretch-crepe dress

I love how clean and fresh this dress looks. The funky geometric print is so fun. It's a perfect desk-to-dinner dress as well and I love fashion that's hard working.

Want it? It's £725 from my beloved Net-a-Porter.


Roland Mouret leather and suede pumps

Bright pink and white is one of my favourite colour combinations - it stops the pink looking too Barbie and the white looking too boring. Loving the gold detail on the heel too.

Another for the Net-a-Porter wishlist, these babies are £495.

Victoria Beckham textured leather mini satchel

Another amazing VB pink bag. Love the slightly contrasting coloured strap and the silver hardware. Adjustable straps always score bonus points from me too. 

Get ye to NaP again, this one's £825.

Weekend Wishlist

This week I'm all about fun and quirky pieces.

Charlotte Olympia Flashback brass and textured leather clutch

Just so cute. It's the tiny details as well as the overall glorious kitchness of this piece that I love - the Swarovski crystal flash, the 'smile!' inscription over the lense, the little heart shaped view finder. Adorbs.

Want it? It's from Net-a-Porter and £1395.

Anya Hindmarch Crisp Packet gold-tone clutch

Oh god I love this. Quirky as it may be, it still feels more like a piece of art than a bag. It also somehow manages to be understated, which shouldn't be possible for what is essentially a gold crisp packet.

It's sold out basically everywhere, but you can theoretically get it a NaP for £995.

Markus Lupfer Meow printed cotton-jersey sweatshirt

Markus Lupfer always does amazing, fun knitwear and this, well, this is a jumper covered in cats. What more do you need to know?

Get it at NaP for £170.

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Oscars: Best Dressed

I'm not going to lie, I'm a bit disappointed with the Oscars red carpet fashion. I mean it wasn't a car crash like the Grammys or the Brits, but it was all just a bit safe.

Don't get me wrong, basically everyone looked really pretty. There wasn't anyone who got it really wrong, but there weren't many people who got it breathtakingly right either. Even Lupita Nyong'o wasn't doing it for me - her ice blue Prada gown was lovely and she looked beautiful, but it wasn't an 'ohmigod wow' moment for me like her other awards season gowns were. (I was super chuffed to see her walk away with her Oscar though, so deserved.)

Anyway, my favourites...

Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace

This was the one serious wow moment for me. I love the cape detail and the shoulder pads - it's 80s but good 80s. The perfect plunge neck, lovely draping around the waist and impeccable styling lift this look above everyone else.

Sandra Bullock in Alexander McQueen

I think I've mentioned my love of navy blue before on this blog and this look is a great example of why I love it. This is old Hollywood glamour at it's very best. A relatively simple but luxe gown, perfectly cut and expertly styled. Lovely stuff.

 

Amy Adams in Gucci Première

Another fantastic navy look. I love the simplicity here - no fuss, just a perfectly cut gown on a beautiful woman. The minimal detailing on the bust proves that less is very often more when it comes to draping too.

 

Cate Blanchett in Armani Privé

Blanchett and Armani Privé is the sort of celeb-designer red carpet pairing that makes J-Law and Dior Couture even more depressing (though I thought last night's offering was one of the more successful examples of that relationship). I love the delicate embellishment and the just-the-right-amount sheerness of this gown. Stunning jewels too.

 

Naomi Watts in Calvin Klein Collection

A masterclass in subtle embellishment. A beautiful, elegant gown expertly styled. I adore the clutch too.

 

All images here.

 

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Weekend Wishlist

I'm all about the accessories this week...

 

Givenchy Obsedia tote

Givenchy's bags are to die for at the moment. I love the beautiful detail on the silver catch. The satchel sharp and clean lines make this an object of serious lust for me.

Want? It's from Net-a-Porter for £1650.

 

Amedeo rose gold-plated, sardonyx shell and diamond monkey cameo ring

I mean it's a monkey in a crown and a ruff. What more do you need to know?! I love the chunky rose gold setting too.

Does this drive you bananas (sorry)? It's Net-a-Porter again and will set you back £1260.

 

PB0110 leather backpack

I'm a sucker for a good backpack and this cyan leather beauty is just great. The colour and clean lines do it for me, plus the hardy leather would make it an excellent investment piece.

Want it? It's from Selfridges and a relative snip at £340. (My birthday's coming up, by the way.)

 

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Weekend Wishlist

I've been trying to think of a regular weekly post to keep this blog ticking over. Something that's a bit different from my usual selection of reviews and requires minimal effort, since I'm very lazy.

This is the thinking behind Weekend Wishlist. Essentially, these posts will be about the clothes, shoes, bags and accessories that I would buy if I was rich, thin and could change my shape and colouring at will. Oh, and could walk in heels.

I'm going to try and limit myself to three pieces each week, for my benefit and yours, and they will all be designer. I mean it's a Wishlist. What's the point in having things I could actually buy in real life on it?!

So here we go...

Lanvin Trilogy leather shopper

I'm having a real moment with grey bags at the moment and this one's stunning. Nice and big too, certainly room for all my essentials. I love the clean lines and simple detailing.

Want it? It's £1390 from Net-a-Porter.

 

Giuseppe Zanotti Coline cutout suede sandals

I'm so obsessed with the colour of these. So obsessed. Thoroughly impractical, ankle breakingly high and utterly gorgeous. Love them.

As into them as me? They're Net-a-Porter again, £895.

 

Piers Atkinson Scrummy!! cupcake and veil headband

How cute is this?! I'm not sure exactly what occasion calls for such excellent headwear but I am sure that I could find one. Auditioning for The Great British Bake Off maybe? I just love it.

Another Net-a-Porter find, it's yours for £380

 

That's it for this week. If you want more of my fashion ramblings, then check out my Fashion Wishlist board on Pinterest.

 

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