I'll Take One of Everything

Online Window Shopping:

What I Have My Eye On

It wouldn't be Christmas without the masses of sales, promotions and constant bombardment of newsletters from our beloved retailers, so naturally I've built up a rather long list of items that I'm currently lusting over. With the rain becoming constant background noise this week, I thought it was a perfect excuse to sit by the fireplace all day, Galaxy orange hot chocolate (40 calories per cup!) in hand and put together a little post to show you all what I would love to see under my tree - or in the wardrobe, ironed and hung up neatly if Santa's feeling generous -  on Tuesday morning. 

First up, it's a pit stop at Zara. Naturally. I don't think I could live without Zara these days. Items 1, 3 & 4 are on my list of definite buys with my Christmas money; if I could stretch it I'd buy everything on the website to be fair.

1. Woolen Coat With Quilted Leather Sleeves

2. Leather Effect T-Shirt

3. Herringbone Trousers With Zip Pockets

4. Basic Ankle Strap Heels

5. Studded Peplum Belt

6. Quilted Leather Jacket

7. Red Coated Biker Pants

Warehouse are a retailer who surprised me actually. I've walked by their stores in Newcastle recently and felt that I've wanted quite a few of the outfits they've styled together in their displays, so when I had a little peak at their website I found myself mentally taking note of some of their stock. Have they always been this edgy, or have I only just noticed it now? 

1. Acid Wash Western Shirt

2. Soft Leather Pocket Jacket

3. Butterfly Tribal Print Tunic

4. Contrast Sleeve Parka - LOVING this!

5. Mesh Panel Faux Leather Dress

6. Beaded Neck Tee

Don't take my word for it, but I'm pretty sure every item I've listed from All Saints is currently in their sale? I know that the majority is anyway! All Saints isn't really everyone's cuppa tea, but I'm attracted to the whole dark, mysterious and slightly gothic personality of the brand so I can't help but lust after a few items every now and then.

1. Saredon Trench Coat

2. Joelle Shirt

3. Abel Leather Jacket

4. Elva Cardigan

5. Restrain Tee

It might be fair to say that Topshop and I have a love/hate relationship. I went off the brand for a while, purely because of how mainstream it had become (GEEK jumper for example. If I see that on one more person I may lose faith in street style) - that and it's prices just kept getting higher and higher and my poor student loan was crying out for mercy. I will admit though that their collections recently have been stunning and I've found myself typing Topshop.com into my web browser more often than not.

1. Shoulder Pad Maxi Dress

2. Cutout Leather Shell

3. Rib Panel Mesh Crop Top

4. Oxblood Full Skater Skirt

5. Pallette Premium Met Boots

6. Mesh Insert Colour Block Tee

7. Heavy Embroidered Mesh Tank

8. Skull Spike Ring

9. Perspex Peter Pan Necklace

10. Ribbed V Front Skater Dress

Happy Shopping! xo

Lana Del Rey: H&M Autumn Collaboration

Lana Del Rey:
H&M Collaboration

In July Lana Del Rey was confirmed as the new face for H&M's Autumn collection, but up until now we had no idea what said collaboration would look like. Well, today H&M have revealed their Autumn campaign  and I have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised. I'm loving the mix of floral print and simple - yet classic - tweed shifts and knits. Oh, and those peplum tops? Stunning! Guess who's going to be purchasing a few pieces here and there from this collection in September?

It's not just Lana's fashion sense and face that H&M are getting this Autumn. Oh no, it's her voice too. The singer has also done a full length music video, covering Blue Velvet. We'll just have to wait and see what that sounds like!

What do you think of Lana Del Rey & H&M's collaboration? Do you think she's the right fit for the brand?

Photo Credit: www.instyle.co.uk

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Topshop & Richard Nicoll Present..

Topshop & Richard Nicoll Present:

Blushing Bride Collection

Would you ever expect to walk into your local Topshop store and find a Bridal section in the corner? No, neither would I. Shoppers in London on June 15th & Toronto, Canada July 4th however, may just find that this is what they come across. 

Never before has Richard Nicoll collaborated with high street retailers to bring an affordable designer bridal range to the market, so it will be exciting to see how consumers take to this collection in particular. The hype which surrounds almost all designer & high street collaborations however, will undoubtedly be ever present - especially seeing as some of the gowns in the collection are limited to just 50 being produced. In total there will be seven designs for the blushing bride to choose from, in traditional white and rose - see where the "Blushing" part came from? - and prices will range between $165 and $640 (£75 - £350) For a typical collaboration piece $640/£350 may seem a little steep, but it's a bridal collection, so when you look at it that way, it's actually a pretty huge bargain for a wedding dress. 

The designer had this to say about the collection:

"I liked the idea of making a modern affordable alternative to meringue culture, but not precious, like my friends, something they would wear if they were getting married."

I have to say that I agree with that statement. Having been with my other half for just under six years now and engaged, I myself have tried on numerous wedding gowns and have found that I've hated every one that I've tried on. They're either too flouncy, over the top and just unflattering in every way possible. I'm a young, modern day woman, so therefore I want a dress that will match that and my personality. Although not all of the Topshop/R.Nicoll dresses appeal to me, some do, and that is why I would actually consider wearing one of the dresses on my own wedding day - whenever that should happen to be.
I actually love the idea of the rose coloured dresses, as white isn't normally a colour I wear anyway - I'm far too pale to carry off a white gown well!

I have to say, the very last lace dress in rose, would probably be the dress which I would gravitate to first to try on in store. It's gorgeous and at only £200, how could you say no?

What do you think of the collaboration? Would you considering wearing Topshop on your wedding day? Let me know!