Kimono Love...

... or in actual fact  - Furisode.

The dress worn beneath a Kimono.

Which double sup as a super fabulous coat dress / shift.

Furisode - Etsy (Japan), Shoes - Acne Studios

Isabel Marant & Macaroons...

... Its fair to say that Isabel Marant and macaroons are two of our families favourites things.

You have Parisian designers and then you have Isabel Marant...

And now...

You have macaroons and then you have macaroons from Lenotre! (Paris)

Jeans - Isabel Marant (over dyed), Jumper - Vintage Escada (Marys Living & Giving - Islington), 

Shoes - Acne, 

Etsy Ace...

... I Love Etsy!

Not only does it allow to gather inspiration and shop, it also offers this world wide and in the easiest way possible.

Vintage Embroidered Jacket - Etsy (Hmong Tribe - China), Blouse - Paris Flea Market, 

Jeans - Current Elliott, Shoes - Acne

The Sneaky Scrunchie...

... Never far away the scrunchie becomes a wrist accessory...

Cardigan - Isabel Marant, T-shirt Dress - RSPCA Charity Shop, Shoes - Acne

Sales Shopping & The Leather Trouser Search...

Normally a month or so before the sales I start to think about what pieces I'd love but cant justify (afford) the price. I draw up a list - items, designers and internet shops (I rarely get further than Islington - and thats only about a mile away!) but admittedly as the discounts become greater a few (unnecessary) items fall in 'the basket'.

So far this year I have succeeded in sticking to my plan! (there's always time to deviate... but I digress). High on my list were leather trousers - I have trawled websites high and low (cost) to find 'the' pair even selecting and trying on a pair of Saint Laurent leather trousers - heaven on the model just not the fit for me (fabulous to have tried on anyway!) and was giving up. Then, a sale item appeared. The last pair and in my size - mine - I 'grabbed' them in to my 'basket', signed, sealed and delivered they can always be sent back but no! These babies are staying!

Which also leads me to the boots - Acne - Discounted - and - truly Awesome!

Jeans - Current Elliott, Cardigan - Primark, Shirt - Charity Shop Find, Boots - Acne (Start Boutique)

Leather Trousers - Marc by Marc Jacobs (Matches)

Pediculosis Capitis & Horses...

The advantages of taking a child to nursery are enormous. Socialisation for example, development, immunity to bugs... well lets stop there!
Due to 'bugs' or lets say Pediculosis Capitis I have my head drenched in Hedrin (For the first time in my life I'm praying - it'll work). According to the instructions we have to repeat after 7 days and then 'they' should have gone - which is just what I need as I have an invite (and a 2 hour window) to hit the fabulous Terry de Havilland sample sale!
As I recently (and probably incorrectly as a parent) pointed out to said 3 year old, 'sharing is not always caring...'
Please note my fabulous novelty knit jumper, that and the fact I have a pair of Acne boots winging there way to me this evening is making this slightly more bearable...