Wednesday Wishlist – 16/05/12

Usually my wishlists tend to feature at least one ‘realistic’ item – that is, an item I could actually afford to buy. Which kind of defeats the idea of a wishlist…which is why today’s compilation of pined-after pieces are far from affordable for me at the moment. Here’s to hoping!

I’ve liked Tara Starlet’s stuff for a while now, and when the beautiful Mollie of the Saturdays rocked this co-ordinating tie top, £40, and shorts, £50, ensemble on the cover of Cosmo this month, I knew this would be a look to add to my wishlist. So summery!

This week, my quest for the perfect denim dress continues, and has reaped some rewards in the form of this belted shirt dress, £50, from Oasis. It’s very similar to a denim dress that caught my eye a few weeks back, but this one combines my love of denim with the utility dress style, a favourite of mine at the moment. Definitely a strong contender.

Wedges are my ideal summer shoe, and I love the ones with a pretty length of ribbon to tie up your ankle. These lovely blush pink wedges, £48, Miss Selfridge, would go perfectly with the denim dress. Here’s to hoping we meet again in the sale!

H&M have really upped their accessories game this season, and with a collaboration with Japan Vogue’s editor Anna Dello Russo on the horizon, it’s set to get better and better. I love the vibrant turquoise edges of this straw clutch, £12.99, and the price is closer to my current budget. 

However, there is something on this list that could make the leap from wish to reality, and it’s these fabulous skull earrings by kooky jewellers, Kitsch & Bows. At a bank-balance friendly £6, they’re a treat I can afford to throw cash at this month. Yay!

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Wednesday Wishlist – 09/05/12

My oh my, isn’t this weather horrible? What better way to cheer myself up than by lusting after the week’s best pics of new arrivals? Having gone a bit of a spree last week to ‘reward’ myself for finishing my studies, my funds have run a little dry…and with rent and bills due I’ve definitely got more important things to spend my money on! But one can dream…

Ignoring today’s yukky turnout, the weather should hopefully be getting a little warmer soon. For me, that means I can finally wear pretty shirts without layering cardigans and jumpers on top. This mint green blouse by Goldie for Topshop, £49, is pick of the pack for me right now. I love the bead embellished collar…definitely a crafty customization idea to think about.

I love hummingbirds, and they offer a pretty alternative to the usual prints of the tropical trend. This Oasis t-shirt dress, £45, is the perfect summer dress, ideal as day wear, and smart enough to wear in the evening too.

Pink is one of my very favourite colours, and the ‘utility’ dress is a fave shape of the season. River Island combine these two loves in this simple but stylish light pink utility dress, £30. Once again, an ideal piece for any occasion.

Scarf print – also known as baroque – is big news this season. As I’ve mentioned before, it’s a little too bright and bold for me, but this sleeveless shirt, £26, from Next, might just tip the scale. It’d be perfect with skinny black jeans and boots.

On my travels yesterday, I came across this jumper, displayed temptingly along the wall of the stairs down to the menswear section in River Island. Short of time and being a little silly about going to the menswear floor alone (I know…) I resisted, but I might just have to indulge. I love, love, love the space print trend this season, and this cozy looking jumper, £30, definitely gets it right.

Enjoy your Wednesdays people!

Wednesday Wishlist – 02/05/12

This week is another mish mash of items that have caught my ever-browsing eye. Despite the less than perfect weather, I can’t stop myself from looking at pretty summer clothes, as if by buying them I might somehow coax the sun out from behind its clouds.

Ombre is definitely a trend that has grown on me this season. As it’s been pretty much all over the high street, it’s been a hard one to ignore. Warehouse always boast beautiful, high quality clothes and this striped silk blouse, £50, is no exception. I love the pink and yellow together, and the batwing arms emphasize the feminine appeal.

I practically live in jeans, so I like to have a fair few pairs to choose from. Topshop is my first port of call when I need/want a new pair, and these acid wash skinny jeans, £38, are a welcome departure from my usual style. Teamed with a bright neon top and some high top trainers, they’d complete any 90s look.

River Island also offer some very lovely clothes, although their basic items are usually a little out of my price range. However, this tribal print crop top, £15, seems a worthy purchase. It’d see me through the summer months and would be a keeper for festival season. Ideal for casual day wear.

Denim’s revival continues with this belted shirt dress, £45, from Oasis. Perfect for summer days spent in the park (be careful of pesky grass stains though!) and just in time for barbeque season. I like.

And today’s piece de resistance is this gorgeous tropical print dipped hem dress, £29.99, from New Look. Being quite short, I’ve always been wary of dresses or skirts that fall very far below mid-thigh, but the pattern and style of this dress has won me over. I can already see myself wearing it for evening strolls along the beach, and summer nights garden parties…

Bring on the shopping!

Friday Five – Spring Keep-Me-Warms

Oh, rain – won’t you go away and come again another day? No? Ok…well in that case, I’ll have to pull out the knitwear again. Thankfully, the current collections of knitted goods on the high street are all perfect for this kind of uncertain weather forecast. I, for one, know I’ve been sat at my desk all day, wrapped in a trusty knit. So here’s five of my favourites from what’s currently on offer.

This mint green Warehouse jumper, £40, with lace panels in stripes across it, is the perfect balance of cozy and chic, and will go perfectly with a pair of white jeans, pumps, or even wellies. Throw a parka on and you’re ready to battle that downpour.

Ombre is everywhere this season, and this coral and blue knit, £32, River Island, has the spring colour trends down to a t. Again, teamed with a good pair of jeans, with a colour raincoat on top, this jumper will see you through the rainy days to come.

I’m not usually a fan of blue, but I love the feminine style of this pale blue, faux collar cardigan, £45, Oasis. Premium price tag aside, it would be a lovely – and warm – way to add soft, girly chic to a skirt and black tights ensemble.

The swan motif and sloping arms of this t-shirt jumper, £28, Dorothy Perkins, have me sold. It’s light enough to be worn even when the weather is much warmer, but will be sure to keep me warm now too. And swans – what’s not to love?

But my absolute fave has to be this beaded, lime green cardigan, £59.99, H&M. A payday treat for sure…but just look! The slouchy fit and beading detail – not to mention the outlandishly fabulous colour – would make it a purchase well worth the money. Oh, and it looks like it’s got its fair share of warmth in that knit…

Happy weekend!