GOLD COLLAR

Wearing: Gold collar, M&S sleeveless shirt, A.F. Vandevorst skirt, Acne shoes

Yesterday Lex came home with an amazing surprise for me - this gold collar! The designer is unknown, which is a shame, but it's perfect and just what I've been looking for. My heart has been set since seeing this gold collar by Stella Mccartney on vanilla scented. THE perfect accessory right now. If anyone recognises this collar please let me know, it has no markings or anything so I have no idea who it's by.

Photos by Alexxsia

HARVEY NICHOLS PRESS DAY FAVES

Yummy disc clutch bag by Stella McCartney.

Bad ass shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood.

These were all I managed to capture before my battery died at the Harvey Nichols press day last month, never the less still my favourites.

The Credit Crunch Issue

Fashion has definitely taken a turn for the better, with this credit crunch looming and our wallets tightening, we are being much more creative with our money, it doesn't necessarily mean we are spending less, we just have our eyes on something more sustainable. This winter it's all about key pieces, buying quality items that will last. Its certainly made me see sense, I'm very good at wasting my money away, thinking that because it's cheaper I can buy more of it. I love buying second hand items on ebay but not being able to try it on usually means that it's not as great as I thought it would be, and buying online always makes it seem like you are spending less somehow, with this invisible money. This winter i'm going to change the error of my ways and save up for something truly beautiful.

I am thinking Triple Lace Ann Demeulemeester Boots

A sexy winter jacket like this one from Stella McCartney, or that super snug Zac Posen cape/jacket that I posted previously.

Temperley London
Some cute tops to match my new leather trousers - although i'll be careful not to go overboard, leather trousers are quite a statement in themselves

I also want a cute white shirt, possibly lacey, and some high waisted suit trousers.
I love this Proenza Schouler outfit, a perfect example of what i'm looking for.
A friend of mine recently bought a pair of mens suit trousers from a second hand shop and with a bit of mild altering they looked fantastic.

I am on a budget but I hope that in saving up, I will at least be able to get some of these outfits out of my dreams and into reality.

If the shoe fits, wear it

Last week, in London, I wondered into an Aldo store and found these beautiful wedges which look like an exact copy of the Stella McCartney shoes everyone's hounding after.
They are really comfy too, after you get used to your toes curling up at the ends.

Love at first sight, Mary Kate Olsen rocking them in the Elle UK September issue