A Diamond Girl-Thats Pearl

Yesterday morning I was very fortunate to receive a wonderful parcel from Pearl over at Fashion Pearls of Wisdom

Pearl is an extremely clever and gorgeous young lady who definitely has a very unique, inspirational style. She mixes designer, high street and vintage, making it her own and I always think she looks like she should be featured on something like Stylehunter as she has such a canny way of making an outfit into that 'look' which is forever in trend.

Well, the lovely lady sent me gifts that only an intuitive and thoughtful person could-she hasn't met me but was totally spot on for knowing what I was going to love, even though she was very naughty in sending me a parcel in the first place, lol!!

I was over the moon to receive this beautiful bracelet, Vivienne Westwood no less!!! I adore Vivienne Westwood and although I only have four of her pieces, I cherish each and every one of them and this is something I will so treasure, thank you so much Pearl

As you all may be aware, I do also love a jacket/blazer, so when I saw this gorgeous lace one I'd been sent I was so pleased-I don't have any lace in my wardrobe and this will go with anything and everything!!!

Plus some Chanel perfume, Chanel no 5 is my ultimate favourite which I don't wear enough, so thank you Pearl for re-igniting my love for this wonderful scent

Do check out the lovely Pearls blog if you haven't already, not only does she do some fabulous outfit posts, but her Designer reviews are as spot on as Style.com and she has done some excellent posts on Chanel and Louis Vuitton which are absolute must reads!!

A big Thank You to Pearl, you are a diamond girl indeed xxx

Sunday Booty and Charity Shopping in Kensington

Well it was an early and freezing cold start for our boot sale at Willow Farm in Purfleet Essex. I raced round as quick as possible as I just couldn't bear the coldness.

Three bargains of the day were a pair of Russell & Bromley leather leopard platform shoes for only £1.50:

A cute trinket box from Ibiza, for only 20p

I've been after the perfect granny vintage bag for ages, so was pleased to snap up this one. It is made with real Welsh Tapestry wool and I haggled it down from £3 to £2!! I just took the paper stuffing out and there was a newspaper page by Cage and Aviary Birds dated 30 May 1974!!!

I love the blue mix of colours, it will look great with denim.

We left there and refuelled on a McDonalds breakfast, I chose the maple syrup pancakes with a cup of white coffee. Then we took a leisurely drive into London, via the Embankment and Westminster and onto Pimlico, the Kings Road and up to Kensington.

We drove up Kensington Church Street and when I saw an Open sign for the Trinty Hospice, I got hubby to pull over pronto!! We parked up and went inside.

I must say I was very surprised at the cost of the items, not overpriced at all and very reasonable considering the area we were in.

I was nearly on the way out when I spotted these Zara leather high heel loafers for only £5, so I thought I would have them, as I don't have hardly any black shoes:

Then it was a lovely drive homeward bound, this time through Hyde Park, which made us want the Summer weather so we could have a relaxing day out there!!

We would have stayed around London longer, but we were on a mission to get a cable for Roberts PS3 consule, which in the end we could not find after going in virtually every store-he tracked one down at his friends around the corner after all that!!

Wishing you all a good week ahead, whatever you get up to!!

Faux Fur, Teddy Bear Style!!

In a way, I haven't minded the chilly weather, as it means I can wear one of my faux fur coats. As there was a boot sale on yesterday morning, I decided to layer up and wear my new vintage Tissavel black teddy bear coat:

I'm wearing black patent over the knee boots, grey skinny jeans, Levis thrifted gilet and my purple wool polo neck from Next.

My newly thrifted vintage leather camel colour bag got its first outing too.

What are you enjoying wearing this winter?

Thrift Inspiration,Net-A-Porter Style

Stripes are so dominantly in trend this season, well when haven't they been for the last few?

I wanted to embrace stripes more, but as I have a few striped tees already, was ready for them in something different. Here is a pick of striped jackets available at Net-A-Porter:

DVF Mariner Jacket, £505

Oscar de la Renta cardigan, £1735

Carven Jacket, £550

Earlier this week I went thrift shopping on my last day of my holidays and Sense were holding a 'Everything for £1' sale. I was very pleased to pick up this gorgeous unstructured Agnes B striped jacket.

I think the best way to wear it will be most definitely with colours-I may well do block colour of my fuschia pink Gap tee and my cobalt blue Versace skinny jeans.

Will you be wearing colour blocking and or stripes this summer?

More Summer Inspiration from Marisota

I'm still being inspired by colours for summer and over at Marisota they have a great range of different brands of womens clothing and footwear. The company also have a good selection within their home, electrical and beauty ranges too.

I'm really liking their shoe range-it is really on trend for this coming season and there are different styles to suit, ranging from flats, to sandals, to sportswear to courts.

Here is a pick of my favourites:

Joanna Hope peep toe courts, £25

Viva la Diva peep toe courts, £30-so very vintage inspired!!

Henry James Bethany boots, £76.60

Joanna Hope flat sandal, £30

Marta Jonsson Gladiator sandal, £49-Love these!!!

Moda in Pelle Cherry courts, £59.95

So if you haven't already committed yourself to any summer wear yet, do check Marisota out!!