SHOE DAYS

1. Tory Burch flats

2. Nike trainers

3. River Island wedges

4. NW3 by Hobbs

5. Clogs from Gorman in Australia 

6. Christian Louboutin wedges 

7. Topshop glitter boots

All taken with Instagram 

ALMOST ALL ZARA

Jumper - Zara

Top - Zara 

Jeans - Zara

Shoes - Christian Louboutin 

Necklace - Marc by Marc Jacobs

Leather wrist strap - H&M

THINGS CURRENTLY ROCKING MY WORLD

1. My new guide to Parisian style and shopping...it's super chic

2. Christian Louboutin Love pumps (after 2 years I'm finally wearing them in)

3. Amy's AMAZING necklace 

4. Rae Jones sandals - the 1940s geography teacher look of them is spot on

All taken with Instagram 

WEEKEND DRESSING

Recently when I've been slobbing around at the weekend I've realised a *gasp* shortage in my wardrobe. I had no jeans that aren't skin tight, which is okay most of the time, but the occasion does arise when you want something a little more relaxed. I've been keeping my eyes peeled in charity shops for a while, but nothing surfaced. However a quick nip into H&M yesterday came up trumps - boyfriend jeans for £7. I don't think I'd ever wear then 'out' out, but for the M&S food run and buying the Sunday papers they'll do nicely. 

Top - American Apparel 

Jeans - H&M

Shoes - Christian Louboutin 

CHRISTOPHER KANE NEON DRESS

I finally got around to picking up my Christopher Kane dress I ordered last year and popped it on the minute I got home to check it fitted (phew, it did). I've got to say, I just LOVE it, it's more perfect that I could have ever imagined - the high neckline and half length sleeves give it just the right amount of primness, and in my mind a dress this bright needs that staid factor. The only problem with it is underwear, even with a nude M&S no VPL thong on it's still visible. What do you reckon? A slip? An underwear hunt of epic proportions? Or a more dangerous for the modesty, but much easier solution? 

Dress - Christopher Kane 

Shoes - Christian Louboutin 

BANK HOLIDAY BLUES IN RED

Two back to back bank holiday weekends and I'm feeling a bit like I need a health farm. My liver has been working overtime, and my diet has been miserable. The resultant fat day from this state of affairs was fixed with a simple Zara dress. Thanks to the healing properties of a red dress I went into the night to drink more than I should and eat very yummy canapes, trundling home at 3am feeling a *little* the worse for wear. 

Dress - Zara

Shoes - Christian Louboutin 

Earrings - Chanel 

Watch - Chanel 

Brass ring - Topshop 

Bag - Alexander McQueen 

SHOE TALK

I bought these Melissa shoes in a charity shop a couple of years ago for a tenner. I would never pay full price as I must admit I'm not sold on Melissa as a concept. The plastic shoe looks nice with clean fluid lines, but the smell turns my stomach and unlike leather they have no give which means they tend to slightly cripple you and cut into your feet (and they have single handedly made searching for Vivienne Westwood shoes on eBay a real bore of traipsing through listing after listing of Vivienne Westwood for Melissa shoes). Grrr. But still, last week was warm and open toes shoes were on the menu. However, when it actually came to walking any distance and going out they were swiftly replaced by Louboutin Matatales mini wedges, which I personally think are his most underrated shoe design - classic, easy to walk in and make the foot look fabulous (IMHO).

T shirt - Palace Skateboards 

Trousers - J Brand 

Shoes - Melissa from Charity Shop 

Jacket - Whistles 

Shoes - Christian Louboutin 

Animal bangles - Kenneth Jay Lane & Topshop

Purple River Island Trousers

These trousers sold out straight away in London, but in Newcastle they still had one pair in my size. I'm not usually a fan of purple, but I've been craving a pair of purple trousers for a while now. After telling everyone with ears to be on the lookout, one of my friends saw these in a magazine and left the article for me on my desk, but after a few trips to River Island Oxford Street I was still thwarted in my mission and had almost given up. But Newcastle really is great for a shopper who wants key high street pieces because they tend not sell out as quickly. Rejoice! 

About 20 minutes after buying these I happened into Marks & Spencer and their cheap as chips 'cashmilon' jumpers were in the sale for £9 each in lots of bright colours, my little brain flashed back to the Gucci S/S 11 collection, and an outfit was born. I think I need a belt to break up the colours, but I'm not a massive fan of the obi, so I'll have to have a rummage through my accessories when I have some more time on my hands. 

Image from Style.com 

Image from Style.com 

Jumper - Marks & Spencer

Trousers - River Island 

Shoes - Christian Louboutin 

Richard Nicoll Print Top

I self vetoed the sock / shoe combo yesterday before I left the house. I thought it was too 'man repelling' for my own good. Quite frankly, who gives a shit? I changed into pumps instead with bare feet and was utterly FREEZING all day. The first outfit may scare off half of the population, but it would have left me in the relative comfort of a normal body temperature, which in book is always the more favourable situation. Live and learn, live and learn. 

Jumper - Marks & Spencer

Top - Richard Nicoll

Trousers - Topshop 

Pop socks (pics 1&4) - H&M

Boots (pics 1&4) - Topshop 

Shoes (pics 5&6) - Christian Louboutin 

Christopher Kane Leather Trousers

I have to admit that until I bought these I had never owned a pair of leather trousers. Shocking. As a leather trouser virgin I am still getting used to them. You can't move around them like a pair of lycra stretch Topshop jeans, so movement is a tad restricted as I wear them in (how long will they take to wear in? Does anyone know?). Another issue is drying your hands...as an impatient type I often tire of hand dryers and resort to a quick wipe on the arse of my jeans (attractive, I know), but with leather you just can't do that. On the plus side, these are baby soft, have gorgeous embroidery and fit well. Just don't ask me to sit down in them yet. 

Top - American Apparel 

Trousers - Christopher Kane A/W 10/11

Shoes - Christian Louboutin