Lust-Have List

I've tortured myself again by having a swizz over on Net-A-Porter. This time it’s seriously painful. Below are three items that I’m about to mortgage my parents house for.


First up is this stretch dress from Victoria Beckham.



Must-have heels from Alexander McQueen. How cute are this lace pumps.
I love a big bag and this vintage satchel-like bag from Chloé is like love at first sight.

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In My Dreams

Every now and again I like to torture myself by going to Net-a-Porter and browsing the "What's New" pages.

I can't afford the items, yet. But I'm practising for the day when I'm Oprah rich.

This is one item I would very much like to afford. I'm not sure if I can pull it off but I cannot stop looking at it.

It's called the Notte and it's by Marchesa. It's also what female wet dreams are made of ;)


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Let's All Take A Few Minutes...

...and appreciate the beauty of these items I found over on Net-A-Porter.

Whenever I'm feeling sad I try and buy me some happiness. Unfortunately my credit card has been a little abused and I'm anxiously waiting for payday (when it comes around you'll find me camping outside the ATM) so for the moment I'll have to do with just looking.

Double-breasted coat by Burberry

Silk-blend dress by Oscar de la Renta

Jersey dress by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania


Studio 120 heels by Christian Louboutin

Bayswater leather bag by Mulberry

Knit Dress by Stella McCartney

Zero heels by Jimmy Choo

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I Want! I Want! I Want!

Check out these fabulous sunnies from Alexander Wang via Net-A-Porter.

They're selling for £200. Anyone want to lend me some money? I'll pay you back in cuddles.

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A Women's Right To Shoes

Isn’t it amazing that no matter how bad you are feeling, whether it be a bad hair day or a fat day, a little shopping does wonders for your self-esteem. Skinny Bitches hit the shops yesterday for some much-needed retail therapy. As our bank accounts do not reflect those as trust fund babies we were limited in what we could buy. Saying that, we still managed to get some fabulous stuff. Now the problem is, I’m really eager to go shopping again but I have to be a grownup about it.

Being a grownup means paying things like rent, utilities and credit card first. Then it’s the matter of putting your gym, groceries and petrol money aside. Then finally you’re left with what is a teeny tiny amount on which you’re meant to be a social butterfly and still look awesome in a new dress. Normally I’d forgo the new dress for going out more. I have a fabulous roomie who has a closet full of clothes I can borrow. And due to the fact I’m vertically challenged and she’s not, all her sexy tops can be worn as dresses. That means I have tripled the number of dresses at my disposal.

This month however I need to get some new shoes. I absolutely love the fact that a pair of shoes can make an outfit. I used to have really nice shoes. Now I sorta have nice shoes. You see I’m a firm believer in dressing up no matter the occasion (unless it’s the gym then I look fug). So everyday to work I wear something that takes more effort than pulling a pair of jeans and a the first t-shirt without stains on. And I always make an effort with my shoes. As a result my once pretty red stilettos, purple, pewter, navy blue, black, sparkly brown, baby pink, green, beige open toe, white, red peep-toe, red peep-toe with detail, black wedges, black pointy, black pointy with diamante, white with the ankle strap, black ankle boots, black knee-length boots, brown knee-length boots and black pointy with ankle ribbon ties are all damaged.

And I need new ones. Dilemma is, which ones do I get. I could get some new versions of the damaged kinds above but I feel I want to experiment. I’m loving the new-look gladiators. They aren’t as scary as the ones that came out a few years ago. And am also loving shoes with bits of details whether it be flowers or bows. Studs are also the hot thing right now. But I’m not sure I’m that kind of girl. More importantly I could never pull that off. I ventured to Net-A-Porter and found these beauties. Obviously there is no way I afford them but am hoping to find some local equivalents. What do you think?

Christian Louboutin

Rupert Sanderson

Valentino

Jimmy Choo

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It's Driving Me Mad, It's Driving Me Mad*

*The title of this post comes from a Beatles song called I Want You. I thought it was an appropriate reference considering the nature of this post.

I really need to stop browsing Net-a-Porter. All it does is make me sad that I cannot afford the clothes.

Here are the latest pieces I am crying over:

This DKNY wrap dress is amazing. The crossover in the front would hide the aftermaths of not going to the gym. I’m thinking some gold bracelets or a chunky gold necklace would help.

I love love love this skirt from Steven Alan. I want to forgo the next few months food budget so I can buy it. Yes it’s simple but the shape is for me, the perfect skirt. I want to tuck in a white shirt and bold blue belt or wear a feminine blouse and rock some fierce heels with it. I want it so bad.

This is a strapless taffeta dress from Donna Karan. Can you say cocktail party.

Corsets are going to be huge this summer or says my new issue of Cosmo. I like that this Bottega Veneta dress is sexy on top but is knee length. So this dusty lavender number will provide you with some mystery when you’re out on the town.

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