Given the current financial state of the world, everyone is looking to cut back on big spending this Christmas. First to go will of course be the expensive presents. I have no problem with that at all. But a girl can still wish for pretty things so these are a few things that will go on my From Me to Me list.
I saw this bag (Tweed Spotty Bag, £25 from Accessorize) on the arm of the woman in front of me while I was waiting in the cue in Marks & Spencer and I KNEW that I had to have it. And her cardigan and her jeans… Ok, so she was wearing my entire dream wardrobe!
I have been eyeing up the Bamboo Palm shoes from Clarks for some time now. My problem is my feet. I have problematic feet and it drives me nuts as I love shoes but have to be so careful about what I buy as I have feet that are a)small, b)super-thin, c)have Achilles tendonitis. This results in me humming and harring for months until I forget all about them. So far my mission to find comfortable shoes in the UK has been futile. Note to Diana Ferrari (Australian shoe brand) – please find a UK stockist ASAP!
I am a big fan of Etsy.com and regularly pop online to see what’s new. I am especially a fan of the handmade handbags and The Luella Bag by abushelandapeck is no exception.
Another Etsy find (Delila Bag from annyandme). I adore the cream, brown and orange. Funny story, my Mother was once told by the owner of our local clothing boutique that “dirty” colours suited her very well. She was horrified. I have the same colouring as my Mother and you know what, I quite fancy those “dirty” colours!
As per usual, I have developed a taste for something that is way above my financial means. I have fallen for Vera Wang fragrances. Namely Sheer Veil and Bouquet. Her new fragrance, Look, I have not smelt yet but simply the description of it has my wallet shaking in fear. “Look’s beguiling aroma starts with notes of mandarin and watery greens layered with a burst of fresh lychee and golden delicious apple at the top note. Add in hints of vibrant florals, including lily and freesia.” Sigh… Just a pity the bottle isn’t as pretty as usual.
I discovered the hidden gem that is Silver by Mail only last week and I’m already hooked. If you like lovely jewellery but are on a tight-ish budget then this site is for you. This necklace, the Equinox Pendent, is “hand crafted Israeli simplicity”. In other words, it is freaking beautiful. I think this piece is my favourite and might be a little Christmas present to myself. I’ve been nice and not naughty so I think I deserve it.
What would you like to put on your wishist?
