tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40602395317373880972024-03-14T02:27:32.899-07:00All Things A La Modeanniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-54516218717788988732010-08-19T11:14:00.000-07:002010-08-19T12:48:22.659-07:00How to dress like Clarissa Darling.Time for a 1990s fashion comeback! In the style of who else but Clarissa from Clarissa Explains It All...<div>
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<br /><div class="ShopStyleSpreadLook" style="width:478px;position:relative;background-color:white;border:1px solid #b9b9b9;padding:0;"><div style="width:100%;height:376px;position:relative"><div style="position:absolute;left:6px;top:1px;padding:0;margin:0"><img src="http://img.shopstyle.com/uim/y2010/d231/c3/c3213420b876ac90fa1796a108fc14f0.jpg" alt="Boohoo, <span class=" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" />Hollyoaks, Jennifer Ouellette, Dr. Martens" style="margin:0;border:0 none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.co.uk/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=175660141&pid=uid1316-1607646-69" target="_blank" style="background-color:transparent"><img src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/4b317/im/cleardot.gif" style="position:absolute;left:116px;top:231px;width:48px;height:145px;z-index:657;cursor:pointer;border:0 none;background-color:transparent" /></a><a href="http://www.shopstyle.co.uk/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=176795779&pid=uid1316-1607646-69" target="_blank" style="background-color:transparent"><img src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/4b317/im/cleardot.gif" style="position:absolute;left:74px;top:263px;width:65px;height:113px;z-index:625;cursor:pointer;border:0 none;background-color:transparent" /></a><a href="http://www.shopstyle.co.uk/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=173858512&pid=uid1316-1607646-69" target="_blank" style="background-color:transparent"><img src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/4b317/im/cleardot.gif" style="position:absolute;left:78px;top:110px;width:76px;height:140px;z-index:561;cursor:pointer;border:0 none;background-color:transparent" /></a><a href="http://www.shopstyle.co.uk/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=155500769&pid=uid1316-1607646-69" target="_blank" style="background-color:transparent"><img src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/4b317/im/cleardot.gif" style="position:absolute;left:0px;top:269px;width:87px;height:104px;z-index:529;cursor:pointer;border:0 none;background-color:transparent" /></a><a href="http://www.shopstyle.co.uk/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=138400829&pid=uid1316-1607646-69" target="_blank" style="background-color:transparent"><img src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/4b317/im/cleardot.gif" style="position:absolute;left:261px;top:247px;width:126px;height:119px;z-index:497;cursor:pointer;border:0 none;background-color:transparent" /></a><a href="http://www.shopstyle.co.uk/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=160193672&pid=uid1316-1607646-69" target="_blank" style="background-color:transparent"><img src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/4b317/im/cleardot.gif" style="position:absolute;left:176px;top:168px;width:74px;height:198px;z-index:385;cursor:pointer;border:0 none;background-color:transparent" /></a><a href="http://www.shopstyle.co.uk/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=146337543&pid=uid1316-1607646-69" target="_blank" style="background-color:transparent"><img src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/4b317/im/cleardot.gif" style="position:absolute;left:0px;top:139px;width:67px;height:114px;z-index:353;cursor:pointer;border:0 none;background-color:transparent" /></a><a href="http://www.shopstyle.co.uk/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=157574033&pid=uid1316-1607646-69" target="_blank" style="background-color:transparent"><img src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/4b317/im/cleardot.gif" style="position:absolute;left:163px;top:25px;width:102px;height:140px;z-index:65;cursor:pointer;border:0 none;background-color:transparent" /></a></div></div><div style="position:relative;height:38px;width:100%;bottom:0px;left:3px;line-height:normal;letter-spacing:normal;font:11px Verdana,sans-serif;color:#606060;"><div style="position:absolute;left:3px;top:5px;width:400px"><a href="http://www.shopstyle.co.uk/browse/leggings/Markus-Lupfer" style="color:#606060;background-color:transparent;font:11px Verdana,sans-serif;text-decoration:none"><span style="text-decoration:underline">Leggings</span> by Markus Lupfer</a>
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<br /></div>what a 1990s icon!
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<br /></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-31038338439698635622010-07-15T10:44:00.000-07:002010-07-15T15:11:12.332-07:00Long, Black and FlowingI never fail to be impressed by <a href="http://www.asos.com/" target="blank">ASOS.com</a>'s delivery service. I ordered a skirt on Tuesday afternoon, got an email the following morning saying it had been despatched and it arrived on Thursday morning. Brilliant! And that was the standard 3-5 day option.<br /><br />Anyway, the skirt I bought was one of the MANY maxi skirts available at the moment. I have yet to venture properly into the maxi trend; I recently bought a maxi dress but have not yet got round to wearing it. But I think this ASOS skirt is going to get a lot of wear - though I might wait until the rain has stopped to avoid soggy hems!<br /><br />ASOS's maxi skirt collection can be found <a href="http://www.asos.com/search/pgeSearch.aspx?q=maxi#state=Rf-100%3DSkirts&parentID=-1&pge=0&pgeSize=200&sort=-1" target="blank">here</a>. Enjoy!anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-34641134144016039732010-07-05T11:41:00.000-07:002010-07-07T14:22:07.915-07:00Shoe Sales!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;">Right now is a brilliant time for sale shopping, particularly for shoes. And I am finding it incredibly hard to resist; having been away travelling for over 6 months and having just received my first pay check in a long time, for some reason the only thing I want to spend it on is shoes... House of Fraser shoe section is currently my favourite destination for bargain shoe hunting - their combination of the Kurt Geiger brands and the Shoe Studio brands is unbeatable and they tend to have a wide selection of styles and sizes included in the sale. Bertie just have sooo many gorgeous shoes; here is my sale shortlist:</span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/TDTsQTCrMYI/AAAAAAAAAUo/thYhyZsh3Yo/s1600/STAN50RED_160x160.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 160px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/TDTsQTCrMYI/AAAAAAAAAUo/thYhyZsh3Yo/s320/STAN50RED_160x160.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491273610405032322" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/TDTsQB_7JAI/AAAAAAAAAUg/GP6z4icpuz0/s1600/OAKLAHOMA10BLACK_160x160.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 160px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/TDTsQB_7JAI/AAAAAAAAAUg/GP6z4icpuz0/s320/OAKLAHOMA10BLACK_160x160.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491273605830091778" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/TDTsP76UqVI/AAAAAAAAAUY/usIzPP1y8co/s1600/GAMBIA80BROWN_160x160.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 160px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/TDTsP76UqVI/AAAAAAAAAUY/usIzPP1y8co/s320/GAMBIA80BROWN_160x160.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491273604195985746" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/TDTsPRoD46I/AAAAAAAAAUQ/C2d8KtGNRIY/s1600/GOLD+COAST10BLACK_160x160.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 160px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/TDTsPRoD46I/AAAAAAAAAUQ/C2d8KtGNRIY/s320/GOLD+COAST10BLACK_160x160.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491273592845099938" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(Stan, Oaklahoma, Gambia, Gold Coast all from Bertie at </span><a href="http://www.shoestudio.com/ladies" target="blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The Shoe Studio</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">)</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:medium;">And here is the one pair I went with in the end. Gorgeous right? And really comfortable (so far), thanks to the elastic straps and platform heel.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/TDTs-c3ttAI/AAAAAAAAAUw/-x5sLYXYmlY/s1600/SANTE+FE10BLACK_160x160.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/TDTs-c3ttAI/AAAAAAAAAUw/-x5sLYXYmlY/s320/SANTE+FE10BLACK_160x160.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491274403317396482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 160px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">(Santa Fe, also from Bertie at </span><a href="http://www.shoestudio.com/ladies" target="blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">The Shoe Studio</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">If you don't mind last season's styles in the bid for cheap shoes, <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/" target="blank">Amazon</a> has a pretty good and ever increasing selection of popular shoe brands on their site. This includes Carvela, Rocket Dog, etc etc. I couldn't resist this pair of Rocket Dog heels, as I figured they should be as comfortable as Rocket Dog tends to be and they are also a bit quirky to cheer up an office outfit.</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/TDTuhrx4JsI/AAAAAAAAAVA/266T3taq_Q0/s1600/Rocket+Dog+Shoe.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/TDTuhrx4JsI/AAAAAAAAAVA/266T3taq_Q0/s200/Rocket+Dog+Shoe.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491276108126496450" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></a></span></div></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(Rocket Dog Mariella from </span><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00361G5JA/ref=oss_product" target="blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Amazon.co.uk</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#000000;"><br /></span></u></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/TDTuUa3N3pI/AAAAAAAAAU4/V3oK-omQLNM/s1600/Rocket+Dog+Shoe.jpg"></a></span><div style="text-align: justify;">Slight shopping guilt set in after my 2 shoes purchases - after all I have just returned from travelling with no money and plan to save up over the summer to go away again at the end of the year. So, to balance out the shopping, I have been selling old clothes and shoes on eBay. I have sold plenty of clothes on eBay in the past as I generally find myself with a lot of clothes I either don't really like / don't fit anymore / get bored of. I have never sold shoes before though, and I have the perfect pair to try and sell. It is a pair of Carvela "Agadoo" heels that I had my eye on for ages, but when I finally bought them found that they are just a bit too small and cut my feet open every time I wear them... So after keeping them in my wardrobe for 2 years, optimistically (and painfully) wearing them twice, I decided I could try and get some money for them to cancel out the new shoes. Fingers crossed with that one!!</div></span></span><br /></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-80574617274448315962009-10-20T13:40:00.002-07:002009-10-20T14:02:09.330-07:00Matt & Natt<div>My absolute favourite brand for bags at the moment is <a href="http://www.mattandnat.com/">Matt & Nat</a>. Ever since getting a gorgeous grey <i>Marais</i> bag for my birthday at the beginning of the year, I have been keeping an eye on and drooling over every new collection that emerges.<div><br /></div><div>And Matt & Nat are also doing their bit for the environment - every bag they produce is partially made from recycled plastic bottles (for more information on this please see <a href="http://www.mattandnat.co.uk/about_us">here</a>)</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some of my favourites:</div></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/St4kNq1TfdI/AAAAAAAAATw/mladaochfWc/s1600-h/Zed+Pink.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 276px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/St4kNq1TfdI/AAAAAAAAATw/mladaochfWc/s320/Zed+Pink.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394789220891196882" /></a><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/St4kMt3Dn3I/AAAAAAAAATg/lvOTbfckR-E/s320/Kogan+Purple.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394789204523982706" /><br /><br /><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/St4kMKXSBTI/AAAAAAAAATY/doxo2v7zE9A/s320/Fairbank+Purple.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 283px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394789194995467570" /><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/St4kLhHIjwI/AAAAAAAAATQ/PbdvvclTdtA/s320/Kaneko+Black.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394789183921884930" /><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/St4kNCbaIEI/AAAAAAAAATo/bM5lnfd3Emk/s320/Morris+Cognac.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 264px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394789210045161538" /><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/St4ki8GJIjI/AAAAAAAAAT4/gqsapro1GeA/s320/Matt%26Nat+Sotero+bag.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394789586302476850" /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.asos.com/search/pgeSearch.aspx?q=matt%20and%20nat">Asos.com</a> are also now stocking a small range of Matt & Nat bags, as are <a href="http://www.revolveclothing.com/b/Search.jsp?search=matt+and+nat">Revolve Clothing</a>.</div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-60369761151425555612009-05-23T06:45:00.000-07:002009-05-23T07:09:42.381-07:00Wellington Boot ObsessionI found out not long ago that I am lucky enough to be getting a free ticket for Glastonbury this year :o) I'm very very excited, but at the same petrified about the camping/toilets/lack of showers. I have focused all of this fear into my latest obsession - wellies. Not being the type who is often found in muddy fields or campsites, I have never owned a pair of wellies... until now. Since yesterday, I am now the proud owner of a pair of Hunter boots in Aubergine (of course, with a staple festival accessory like a welly it just HAD to be purple). There are loads of cute patterned wellies around that I checked out, but (probably slightly irrationally) I decided I wanted Hunter ones as they are the only welly brand I had heard of so obviously must be the best quality. Wouldn't want to get a holey welly and wet toes halfway through the festival now would we? But on my research travels, I discovered a few great websites for all your welly needs...<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.discountwellies.co.uk/">www.discountwellies.co.uk</a> - This is where I bought my Hunter wellies. They sell a few different brands, and Hunter wellies in a huge range of colours. They are also priced at £39.95 instead of the RRP of £55. I ordered my wellies on a Wednesday afternoon and they arrived recorded delivery on Friday. Fab!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.asos.com/">www.asos.com</a> - They have a fantastic <a href="http://www.asos.com/Women/Festival-Shop/Cat/pgehtml.aspx?cid=7687">Festival section</a> on the site, selling all the essentials from Solar Showers and Dry Shampoo to Denim Shorts and Ponchos. They do also stock a range of wellies, from brands such as Cath Kidston, Hunter, Ju Ju and their own brand. If you go to the Outlet section of the site, they also have last year's styles at discounted prices.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.wellieart.co.uk/">www.wellieart.co.uk</a> - This really is the place to go if you are looking for funky wellies. They stock all sorts of patterned, bright coloured and even metallic wellies, from a range of different brands. Not a dull green boot in sight.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.wellieboots.com/">www.wellieboots.com</a> - The biggest range of wellies I have ever seen, ranging from serious <a href="http://www.wellieboots.com/product/755/Musto_Buckden_High_Shooting_Boot">Leather Shooting boots</a> to funky festival wellies and children's boots.</div><div><br /></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-9918793607875760412009-03-19T13:16:00.000-07:002009-03-19T13:32:14.261-07:00I am loving...... ASOS Outlet. I know I have mentioned this before, but they have some fab stuff (once you search through a leetle bit of rubbish). My faves at the moment, some of which will be winging it'sway to me shortly: <div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/ScKqE1g-t8I/AAAAAAAAAPk/dRu2wy1q3ac/s1600-h/American+Retro+top.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314997510312212418" style="WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 370px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/ScKqE1g-t8I/AAAAAAAAAPk/dRu2wy1q3ac/s400/American+Retro+top.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/ScKqE8dgOEI/AAAAAAAAAPs/sPkdn5DMEls/s1600-h/Arrogant+Cat+Dress.jpg"></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/ScKrLKA98QI/AAAAAAAAAQU/Jjl0Rr60Puo/s1600-h/Arrogant+Cat+Dress.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314998718405931266" style="WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 370px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/ScKrLKA98QI/AAAAAAAAAQU/Jjl0Rr60Puo/s400/Arrogant+Cat+Dress.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/ScKqE4NQp2I/AAAAAAAAAP0/kg1RYB3yQeA/s1600-h/Arrogant+Cat+Trews.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314997511034808162" style="WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 370px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/ScKqE4NQp2I/AAAAAAAAAP0/kg1RYB3yQeA/s400/Arrogant+Cat+Trews.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/ScKqXwxm0pI/AAAAAAAAAQM/vS9oIv162Ec/s1600-h/Sass+and+Bide+Dress.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314997835457286802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 370px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/ScKqXwxm0pI/AAAAAAAAAQM/vS9oIv162Ec/s400/Sass+and+Bide+Dress.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/ScKqFE-m4bI/AAAAAAAAAP8/LmF9yiKVI4U/s1600-h/Mischa+Barton+Bag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314997514463011250" style="WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 370px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/ScKqFE-m4bI/AAAAAAAAAP8/LmF9yiKVI4U/s400/Mischa+Barton+Bag.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>American Retro Horse Print Top £28</div><div>Arrogant Cat Silk Spot Dress £41.50</div>Arrogant Cat Harem Pant £24.50<br /><div></div>Mischa Barton Handbag £32<br /><div>Sass & Bide Dress £95</div><div> </div><div>All at <a href="http://www.asos.com/red">www.asos.com/red</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-6576459184411851272009-02-23T13:35:00.001-08:002009-02-23T13:39:12.452-08:00The latest addition to my wardrobe...<p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SaMW38xg1ZI/AAAAAAAAAPU/UdlDJKMNG1c/s1600-h/Matt%26Nat+Marais+Bag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306109936434992530" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SaMW38xg1ZI/AAAAAAAAAPU/UdlDJKMNG1c/s400/Matt%26Nat+Marais+Bag.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div>This Matt & Nat Marais bag was my birthday present from my boyfriend :o) I had had my eye on it for aaages, and it does not disappoint in reality! </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I then bought these Nine West boots in the never-ending House of Fraser sale. Was a bit of an impulse buy, but they are very lovely...<br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SaMW4Lx7XUI/AAAAAAAAAPc/z67BrtiMqHU/s1600-h/Nine+West+Boots.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306109940463263042" style="WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SaMW4Lx7XUI/AAAAAAAAAPc/z67BrtiMqHU/s400/Nine+West+Boots.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-39689436142582056792009-02-14T04:07:00.000-08:002009-02-14T04:16:29.527-08:00Going a bit batty...<div align="justify">Following on from my previous post about <a href="http://allthingsalamode.blogspot.com/2009/02/latest-addition-to-my-wardrobe.html">my new batwing cardigan</a>, batwing sleeves have been on my mind a bit. I never used to be sure if I liked batwing sleeves. Having always been a fan of the kimono sleeve, batwing sleeves just looked a bit odd to me and I think I had seen too many bad examples of batwings. It’s all about the proportions – there’s always the worry that it’s going to make you look like you have very short arms, or a very wide body. But recently I keep coming across batwing tops that I really like the look of. I think I prefer the look of kimono sleeves, but batwings do have the advantage of being a bit more practical and not dangling in your dinner! Here are some lovely batwing tops I have seen recently:</div><div align="center"><br /><br />From <a href="http://www.frenchconnection.com/index.htm?countryselect=fcuk">French Connection</a>:</div><div align="center"><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SZa0rfhlg5I/AAAAAAAAAOs/V-8DeD7Z7pU/s1600-h/Urban+Outfitters2.jpg"></a></div><div> </div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SZa0rD5u3kI/AAAAAAAAAOc/NRazlQ7K3Ko/s1600-h/French+Connection2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302624263150165570" style="WIDTH: 152px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SZa0rD5u3kI/AAAAAAAAAOc/NRazlQ7K3Ko/s400/French+Connection2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SZa0q2JCeEI/AAAAAAAAAOU/KOtxkPsIBr8/s1600-h/French+Connection1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302624259456268354" style="WIDTH: 152px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SZa0q2JCeEI/AAAAAAAAAOU/KOtxkPsIBr8/s400/French+Connection1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />From <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/">Urban Outfitters</a>:<br /><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SZa0-3x5fBI/AAAAAAAAAO8/BDjymKI9orA/s1600-h/Urban+Outfitters1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302624603493465106" style="WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SZa0-3x5fBI/AAAAAAAAAO8/BDjymKI9orA/s320/Urban+Outfitters1.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SZa0-7e_jTI/AAAAAAAAAPE/n4l-15B1BVc/s1600-h/Urban+Outfitters2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302624604487912754" style="WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SZa0-7e_jTI/AAAAAAAAAPE/n4l-15B1BVc/s320/Urban+Outfitters2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />From <a href="http://store.americanapparel.co.uk/">American Apparel</a>:<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SZa0-8BhA4I/AAAAAAAAAPM/MrNrZ4coyQg/s1600-h/American+Apparel1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302624604632712066" style="WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SZa0-8BhA4I/AAAAAAAAAPM/MrNrZ4coyQg/s320/American+Apparel1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-45835874309898890302009-02-12T13:41:00.000-08:002009-02-12T13:45:47.668-08:00The latest addition to my wardrobe...<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SZSXyyIw_iI/AAAAAAAAAOM/nxEP3JPvHsg/s1600-h/Antik+Batik+Cardigan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302029560029707810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SZSXyyIw_iI/AAAAAAAAAOM/nxEP3JPvHsg/s400/Antik+Batik+Cardigan.jpg" border="0" /></a> ...is this gorgeous Antik Batik batwing cardigan from <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">Net-a-Porter.com</a>. It was one of those things that the first time I saw it I knew I had to have it - luckily I didn't see it until it was in the sale! So far I have worked out it goes perfectly with skinny jeans and heels, and looks fab with a black mini dress, tights and flat boots. Yum!<br /><div></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-84238532669287949502009-02-08T10:41:00.001-08:002009-02-08T11:23:50.289-08:00I Heart Legs<p align="justify">So it's not long until Valentine's Day... Time to get all those red and pink clothes out and cover everything in hearts! Personally I despise Valentine's Day - and not because I'm single as I'm not - I just don't like the idea of being romantic because we're told to be. I'd rather go for a nice romantic dinner because we feel like it at a time that suits, that will probably end up being much more romantic when you're not surrounded by a whole restaurant full of couples also being "romantic". Not to mention cheaper when the prices aren't hiked up specially for said couples.<br /></p><div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><div><div><div align="justify">Anyway, rant over. And despite my dislike of Valentine's Day, there is something deep inside me that really likes the idea of all the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">girly</span> hearts and red and pink decorations. Strange as I'm not normally a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">girly</span> red and pink kind of girl. But check out the range of Valentine tights on <a href="http://www.mytights.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">mytights</span>.com</a>. Celeste Stein, known of course for having a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">huuuuge</span> range of different patterned tights, has come up trumps with some lovey <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">dovey</span> leg adornments. My personal favourite is the rose pattern, although I am far too chicken/they are far too colourful for my legs.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SY8vUGDocqI/AAAAAAAAANU/AVKMhCZZrjY/s1600-h/Celeste+Stein+White+Hearts.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300507308708098722" style="WIDTH: 148px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SY8vUGDocqI/AAAAAAAAANU/AVKMhCZZrjY/s200/Celeste+Stein+White+Hearts.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SY8vTxRPlEI/AAAAAAAAAM8/mmBhBRLYx1M/s1600-h/Celeste+Stein+Kisses.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300507303128044610" style="WIDTH: 148px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SY8vTxRPlEI/AAAAAAAAAM8/mmBhBRLYx1M/s200/Celeste+Stein+Kisses.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SY8vUDkWSVI/AAAAAAAAANE/AdTXqsqzm4I/s1600-h/Celeste+Stein+Pink+Dots.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300507308040014162" style="WIDTH: 149px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SY8vUDkWSVI/AAAAAAAAANE/AdTXqsqzm4I/s200/Celeste+Stein+Pink+Dots.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SY8vUJ4LmNI/AAAAAAAAANM/rpMbpCfAvCQ/s1600-h/Celeste+Stein+Roses.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300507309733812434" style="WIDTH: 148px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SY8vUJ4LmNI/AAAAAAAAANM/rpMbpCfAvCQ/s200/Celeste+Stein+Roses.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><br />Emilio <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Cavallini</span> is also providing some Valentine's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">legwear</span> - in the shape of some nice subtle hearts-up-the-back-of-the-leg tights, as well as some very cute heart print ankle socks:</div><div> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SY8waReenvI/AAAAAAAAAN8/dKLa2O_4XkE/s1600-h/Emilio+Cavallini+Heart+Tights.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300508514364333810" style="WIDTH: 148px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SY8waReenvI/AAAAAAAAAN8/dKLa2O_4XkE/s200/Emilio+Cavallini+Heart+Tights.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SY8waQXC6UI/AAAAAAAAAOE/kGnyFj6-p5c/s1600-h/Emilio+Cavallini+White+Heart+Tights.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300508514064722242" style="WIDTH: 148px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SY8waQXC6UI/AAAAAAAAAOE/kGnyFj6-p5c/s200/Emilio+Cavallini+White+Heart+Tights.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SY8waeHn1-I/AAAAAAAAAN0/7bOoMU9hrgY/s1600-h/Emilio+Cavallini+Heart+Socks.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300508517758130146" style="WIDTH: 148px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SY8waeHn1-I/AAAAAAAAAN0/7bOoMU9hrgY/s200/Emilio+Cavallini+Heart+Socks.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-9524988983292104172009-02-05T13:41:00.000-08:002009-02-05T13:55:15.836-08:00Sparkles<div align="justify">I've never been a fan of sequins. I don't think I own a single piece of sequined clothing. Don't get me wrong, sequins can look great on the right people - I often see sparkly people and get a bit jealous that they can pull off sequins when I don't even want to try.</div><br /><br /><div><div><div><div align="justify">Having said that, there's something about sparkly sequins that I find almost mesmerising. To look at. Not to wear. But I found some sparkly things that are pretty to look at (yes I do spend far to much time looking on net-a-porter, especially considering I'm not likely to buy any of the below):</div><br /><div><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYteSNorpeI/AAAAAAAAALE/JritNJ9Uvks/s1600-h/Anna+Sui+Shorts.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299433053522470370" style="WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYteSNorpeI/AAAAAAAAALE/JritNJ9Uvks/s400/Anna+Sui+Shorts.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYteSjl1QKI/AAAAAAAAALc/kCFzVhp-qYE/s1600-h/One+Dress.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299433059416096930" style="WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYteSjl1QKI/AAAAAAAAALc/kCFzVhp-qYE/s400/One+Dress.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYteuVoI39I/AAAAAAAAAL8/gK3yBmS_FJM/s1600-h/Sass%26Bide+Skirt.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299433536704012242" style="WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYteuVoI39I/AAAAAAAAAL8/gK3yBmS_FJM/s400/Sass%26Bide+Skirt.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYteSbLDA3I/AAAAAAAAALM/APxM-8ohoX0/s1600-h/Antik+Batik+Dress.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299433057156268914" style="WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYteSbLDA3I/AAAAAAAAALM/APxM-8ohoX0/s400/Antik+Batik+Dress.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYteuVoI39I/AAAAAAAAAL8/gK3yBmS_FJM/s1600-h/Sass%26Bide+Skirt.jpg"></a> </div><p align="center"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYtfwHpnODI/AAAAAAAAAMU/WZQ9EILSGkc/s1600-h/Burberry+Prorsum.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299434666823465010" style="WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYtfwHpnODI/AAAAAAAAAMU/WZQ9EILSGkc/s400/Burberry+Prorsum.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYteYekLmPI/AAAAAAAAALs/7hi7Npe8isI/s1600-h/Sequin+Leggings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299433161146210546" style="WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYteYekLmPI/AAAAAAAAALs/7hi7Npe8isI/s400/Sequin+Leggings.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>But then I came across this Miu Miu cardigan and it reminded me of all that is wrong with sequins...</div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYteu_pBfgI/AAAAAAAAAME/awJ5F3XR1nY/s1600-h/Miu+Miu+Jacket.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299433547982011906" style="WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYteu_pBfgI/AAAAAAAAAME/awJ5F3XR1nY/s400/Miu+Miu+Jacket.jpg" border="0" /></a></p></div></div></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-78281729754976888062009-02-03T13:29:00.001-08:002009-02-05T13:41:17.396-08:00In my dreams<div align="justify"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYi3aJ4TO6I/AAAAAAAAAKc/toqFVqJyuZw/s1600-h/!cid_image001_jpg%4001C98605.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298686621557930914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 345px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYi3aJ4TO6I/AAAAAAAAAKc/toqFVqJyuZw/s400/!cid_image001_jpg%4001C98605.jpg" border="0" /></a> I came across this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Burberry</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Prorsum</span> mac while browsing on <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">net-a-porter.com</a> -I love how simple yet beautiful it is, and how it looks like a jacket with a skirt when really its a coat all along. Unfortunately, and especially in the skint state I am in right now, the price tag of £1,757 is slightly <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">off putting</span>. Keep dreaming...<br /></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-77750123690953136602009-02-02T12:41:00.000-08:002009-02-02T13:10:16.769-08:00I am loving...... <a href="http://www.morphinegeneration.com/">Morphine Generation </a>tees. So far only on a visual basis as I have yet to try them out for real, but I have an inkling that this may be happening soon.<br /><div><div><div><br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298308795319291362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYdfxxdVjeI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/hnQYWAA_J-E/s400/Morphine+Generation+Tees.jpg" border="0" /> I think I may have to order this Burnout Tee and Silk Dress from <a href="http://www.bunnyhug.co.uk/">Bunnyhug.co.uk</a>:<br /><div></div><div></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYdgxe54UEI/AAAAAAAAAKM/4JwhDjz0Kfk/s1600-h/Morphine+Generation+Burnout+Tee.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298309889850363970" style="WIDTH: 264px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYdgxe54UEI/AAAAAAAAAKM/4JwhDjz0Kfk/s320/Morphine+Generation+Burnout+Tee.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYdgxdxTnoI/AAAAAAAAAKU/hrX_MdqWEss/s1600-h/Morphine+Generation+Silk+dress.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298309889545969282" style="WIDTH: 264px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYdgxdxTnoI/AAAAAAAAAKU/hrX_MdqWEss/s320/Morphine+Generation+Silk+dress.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"> </p><p align="justify">The online shopping continues...<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYdgxdxTnoI/AAAAAAAAAKU/hrX_MdqWEss/s1600-h/Morphine+Generation+Silk+dress.jpg"></a></p><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-24692506551099241912009-02-02T12:14:00.000-08:002009-02-02T12:21:23.884-08:00Goodbye sales!<div align="justify">It’s time to wave goodbye to the January sales :o( I will miss you online sales - although I will have a lot more time in the day if I don't have to keep looking at the same websites over and over again to make sure the things I have my eye on haven't gone/new things haven't been added to the sale. I discovered last year a lot of shops secretly keep their sales going on for much longer in store without advertising it. Sneaky hey? A few lunchtime trips to the shops are in order this week I feel...<br /><br />For all year round discount hunters, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">asos</span>.com has a relatively new (to me anyway, I only noticed it a couple of months ago) section called <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Asos</span> Red, which stocks last season clothes at discount prices. I bagged myself some Earnest Sewn jeans for £35 and an Arrogant Cat dress for £25 :o) it’s worth a look at <a href="http://www.asos.com/red">www.asos.com/red</a>. On top of that, I am already excited about the launch this spring of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">outnet</span>.com, the new discount designer website from net-a-porter.com founder Natalie Massenet. Bring on the bargains!</div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-4326381579899845612009-02-01T16:45:00.000-08:002009-02-02T06:09:17.534-08:00Vintage Virgin<div align="justify">I have always been intrigued by vintage clothes. So many times I see a photo and think "Wow that's a gorgeous jumper/dress/bag, I wonder where it's from?",and it turns out to be vintage. I also love the idea that vintage clothes are one of a kind and can really make an outfit look unique. However, I am a little bit wary of buying anything vintage except scarves and bags. Part of the reason is that I am unsure of the best places to buy vintage, and I also want to make sure I am buying quality pieces (without spending huge amounts of money!). When I have looked around popular vintage shops in London such as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Rokit</span>, all I seemed to find were cute flowery tea dresses, frumpy "old lady" dresses, and lots and lots of plaid shirts. All of which would be perfect for other people and look great on them, but are just not my style. I did come away from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Rokit</span> with a black denim skirt and a stripy scarf, but was nevertheless a bit disappointed that I hadn't found anything more. I think it's about time I get serious and overcome this fear of buying vintage clothes, so I have set myself a couple of challenges: Firstly, to buy something vintage from eBay. Secondly, I want to find something from a specific vintage shop, either online or in a "real" shop. The third challenge is to check out some of the various vintage markets in London and try and find something there. I'm sure that all of this is all old hat for a lot of people who regularly scour the markets, but I still need to work up to it! I'll let you know how I get on...</div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-27456905825811505962009-01-31T13:49:00.000-08:002009-01-31T06:27:41.963-08:00The latest addition to my wardrobe...One of several purchases last weekend (making the most of the sales!). This cardigan from Urban Outfitters is turning out to be both comfortable and really versatile:<br /><div></div><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297462802743905602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 210px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYReWhhlTUI/AAAAAAAAAJc/RlSVBmCWmhw/s320/UO+Cardigan2.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="right"><span style="font-size:78%;">Photo from </span><a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/"><span style="font-size:78%;">UrbanOutfitters.co.uk</span></a></p>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-18484105471950202922009-01-29T21:27:00.000-08:002009-01-29T13:27:47.527-08:00They wear it well...<div align="justify">I'm a big fan of the Olsen twins' style for their unique looks and the way they put outfits together. Mary-Kate in particular switches seamlessly between her signature Bag Lady-esque look and glam evening wear. There's something a bit mysterious and intriguing about Mary-Kate and Ashley that just adds to the whole look - and their two different styles complement each other really well . I'm also a big fan of the twins' two clothing lines <em>The Row</em> and <em>Elizabeth and James. </em>Their designs look like they reflect their personal styles, which is probably why they look so good wearing them and take every opportunity to show them off:</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296821882110614114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 179px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 352px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYIXcCG4GmI/AAAAAAAAAIs/i4fjuhPnVzM/s400/Ashley+in+The+Row+1.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Ashley in Cashmere tunic and leggings from The Row </p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296821884078320834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYIXcJcA7MI/AAAAAAAAAI0/J31Tf73WJ5A/s400/Ashley+in+The+Row+plaid+jacket.jpg" border="0" /> Plaid jacket from The Row</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296821884503250338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYIXcLBU1aI/AAAAAAAAAI8/lvJYfUVLdhI/s400/MKA+in+EJ+The+Row.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center">"Tokyo" top and blazer from Elizabeth & James, "Motorcycle" pants from The Row<br /></p><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296821888413729938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 356px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYIXcZlqBJI/AAAAAAAAAJE/WhkPqP40alc/s400/MKA+in+The+Row.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">Ashley in The Row and Mary-Kate in Elizabeth & James</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296828145898904658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 198px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 397px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SYIdIoiYXFI/AAAAAAAAAJU/rktzJJcA4l8/s400/Ashley+in+E%26J+orange+dress.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center">Orange parachute dress from Elizabeth & James<br /></p><p></p><p align="right"><span style="font-size:85%;">Picture credits: </span><a href="http://www.nitrolicious.com/blog/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Nitrolicious</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">, </span><a href="http://www.mary-kateandashley.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">mary-kateandashley.com</span></a></p>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-34852632059484112982009-01-27T13:51:00.000-08:002009-01-27T14:05:51.045-08:00One Woman, Four Cities: Paris<div align="justify">I know this is probably old news to anyone who has opened a magazine in the last month or so, but the Lady Dior ad just keeps catching my eye. The stunning Marion Cotillard is the perfect choice for Dior's 4 part ad campaign titled <em>One Woman, Four Cities. </em>Part 1, set in Paris halfway up the Eiffel Tower, shows that Marion is not only a great actress but has a natural modelling talent as well. The styling is spot on; the slightly dishevelled hair, the quilted bag and what you can see of the gorgeous skirt behind it. Bring on part 2!</div><div> </div><br /><div></div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296097395033472818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX-EhVbXfzI/AAAAAAAAAIk/oHi8cS7KFxc/s400/Dior+Marion+Cotillard+Spring+2009.jpg" border="0" /></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-6260781863320525082009-01-27T13:14:00.000-08:002009-01-27T13:22:56.394-08:00Your skin will love you for this...<div align="justify"> I don’t often co<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX955frPteI/AAAAAAAAAIc/xo1U6Z39ysM/s1600-h/Velds+Pure+Pulp.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296085715473380834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 171px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX955frPteI/AAAAAAAAAIc/xo1U6Z39ysM/s320/Velds+Pure+Pulp.jpg" border="0" /></a>me across beauty products that I could not live without – I’m normally one to chop and change quite regularly and try out new things. I have one exception though… Veld’s Aloe Ferox Pure Pulp is the best beauty invention since Touche Eclat. Pure Pulp was the first product launched in the UK from Veld’s, the French company founded by Joyce Musy. It is made from the Aloe Ferox plant from South Africa, known for its soothing and healing properties. This product is aimed at all ages and apparently has anti-aging effects (my skin is too young to know!), but they recommend several different uses for it. I personally mix it with foundation, which sets the foundation and makes it look lighter. Whatever foundation you are using, this smoothes everything out and keeps it there all day. Seriously, everyone should try this but only if you are willing to use it for the rest of your life as you will not want to stop using it!<br /><br />For more info or stockists please see <a href="http://www.velds.fr/en/">http://www.velds.fr/en/</a></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-64201561934527179882009-01-27T11:34:00.001-08:002009-01-28T14:57:40.739-08:00Givenchy Pre-Fall 2009 CollectionI love love love the Givenchy Pre-Fall 2009 collection. Riccardo Tisci has done it again with a combination of sleek, simple dresses and jackets, fur, sequins and all of course with his signature gothic touch. The colour palette is predominantly blacks and greys with a few pastel shades, which makes thhe whole collection tie in together really well. I want it all!<br /><br />Some highlights:<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sc7LS_cI/AAAAAAAAAIE/lf-9ATUegg8/s1600-h/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296070930988203458" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sc7LS_cI/AAAAAAAAAIE/lf-9ATUegg8/s320/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+9.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sSA5KBWI/AAAAAAAAAHk/SuqEaRbOuX4/s1600-h/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296070743544169826" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sSA5KBWI/AAAAAAAAAHk/SuqEaRbOuX4/s320/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+5.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sc3rKghI/AAAAAAAAAH8/-z4tF1XZRBU/s1600-h/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296070930048123410" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sc3rKghI/AAAAAAAAAH8/-z4tF1XZRBU/s320/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sR5BMtQI/AAAAAAAAAHE/9qH1T-Edfmo/s1600-h/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296070741430416642" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sR5BMtQI/AAAAAAAAAHE/9qH1T-Edfmo/s320/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sSLxxa9I/AAAAAAAAAHM/FDe_24NCIDc/s1600-h/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296070746465987538" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sSLxxa9I/AAAAAAAAAHM/FDe_24NCIDc/s320/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sSKseWXI/AAAAAAAAAHc/4XOkG2InLwU/s1600-h/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296070746175330674" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sSKseWXI/AAAAAAAAAHc/4XOkG2InLwU/s320/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sSFqkYHI/AAAAAAAAAHU/C3fBfjkgi-Q/s1600-h/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296070744825159794" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sSFqkYHI/AAAAAAAAAHU/C3fBfjkgi-Q/s320/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+3.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9scle8P0I/AAAAAAAAAHs/hJB6FH2WE34/s1600-h/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296070925165018946" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9scle8P0I/AAAAAAAAAHs/hJB6FH2WE34/s320/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+6.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sc0Jq8uI/AAAAAAAAAH0/vIRR5hXb0HY/s1600-h/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296070929102336738" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX9sc0Jq8uI/AAAAAAAAAH0/vIRR5hXb0HY/s320/Givenchy+Pre-fall+2009+7.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-91012754254729049172009-01-26T12:36:00.000-08:002009-01-28T15:04:56.721-08:00Way beyond Summer Bay...<div align="justify">It took me a while to place Isabel Lucas when I saw her photo shoot and interview in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Jalouse</span> magazine in France recently. I seem to have missed her arrival into the Hollywood crowd, so it took me a second to realise why her face was familiar to me - then I twigged, from the days when Home and Away was on Channel 5 at 6pm and I could get home in time to watch it. I’m pleased she is doing well as I always liked her from the show and she seems a really lovely girl in interviews etc. Not only that, she has such a unique style, quite <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">girly</span> with a definite hippie vibe. Isabel grew up between Queensland and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Lausanne</span>, with a Australian father and Swiss mother, and in Queensland lived with an Aboriginal community. In the interview, Isabel talks about the whaling protest she travelled to Japan for in 2007, and some of the charity work she has done in Africa over the years. With my rusty French I managed to pick up the gist of the interview, and she comes across as very mature and focused, and passionate about everything she does e.g. the whaling protest as well as her acting career.</div><br /><br />A few pics from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Jalouse</span> shoot:<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295711317548671362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX4lYquBIYI/AAAAAAAAAEc/5he5YX_uy5k/s400/Isabel+Lucas1.jpg" border="0" />The first page of the shoot, just shows why Isabel Lucas is the new face to look out for. She looks stunning in this Isabel <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Marant</span> skirt and American Retro jacket. And again she looks simply gorgeous below in this Marc by Marc Jacobs hat:<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295711319566319970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX4lYyPEAWI/AAAAAAAAAEk/ngrvU2S8swc/s400/Isabel+Lucas+Jalouse+2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295711325471649346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX4lZIPALkI/AAAAAAAAAEs/L3VaDEo2Qo8/s400/Isabel+Lucas+Jalouse+3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295711333880654546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX4lZnj3atI/AAAAAAAAAE0/fr0vUh3gCUk/s400/Isabel+Lucas+Jalouse+4.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>I'm not too keen on the outfit she is wearing in this shot, it looks so far removed from her usual style. However it is still a stunning picture, and if anyone can pull off matching burgundy pedal pushers and shoe boots, Isabel can!</p><p>Isabel's own style:</p><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX4s0hBvV0I/AAAAAAAAAFk/ZWaEaVcIlnE/s1600-h/Isabel+Lucas+all.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295719492564768578" style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 293px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SX4s0hBvV0I/AAAAAAAAAFk/ZWaEaVcIlnE/s400/Isabel+Lucas+all.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>I love the fact that she's not afraid to look different - though I'm not quite sure how I feel about the hat and sandals together in the first pic. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing some more of Isabel's style though. And I may even venture to the cinema to see Transformers 2 - my boyfriend will be pleased as I point blank refused to go with him to see the first film...<br /></p>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-40274852305390191902009-01-25T10:18:00.000-08:002009-01-25T13:01:15.933-08:00Colour Injection<div align="left">I have trouble being colourful. I love colours, but my wardrobe seems to be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">predominantly</span> made up of black, white, every shade of grey imaginable, and a bit of purple. The colourful clothes I own are normally worn as layers with a grey or black cardigan over the the top - I rely on scarves and bags to brighten up my look. This may have to be a late addition to my new year's resolution list - put the bright clothes I own to more use and get colourful! But while I pluck up the courage to go all-out with colour, I've found some great bags and accessories to perk up any outfit:</div><div align="left"><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295335383354319682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 121px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXzPeatkI0I/AAAAAAAAAEM/pGDVP4es2EY/s400/Matt%26Nat+3+bags.jpg" border="0" /> <div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">1. Warhol bag in Red</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">2. Zed bag in Mustard</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">3. Sotero bag in Magenta</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">All from </span><a href="http://www.mattandnat.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">www.mattandnat.com</span></a><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295333469441982722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 170px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXzNvA1TgQI/AAAAAAAAAEE/LB8bwGOe99c/s400/Colour+Tights.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">1. Bebaroque Bella Tights<br />2. Pamela Mann over the knee socks<br />3. Transparenze footless over the knee socks<br /><br />All from </span><a href="http://www.mytights.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.mytights.com/</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295335385173580786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 142px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXzPehfT2_I/AAAAAAAAAEU/1hyNgkKt68o/s400/Colour+Accessories.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">1. Fendi belt<br />2. Alexander McQueen belt<br />3. Miu Miu headband<br /><br />All from </span><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">www.net-a-porter.com</span></a><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/"></a></p><p align="center"></p>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-19898314776606514932009-01-24T04:51:00.000-08:002009-01-26T13:46:03.906-08:00The latest addition to my wardrobe...Speaking of All Saints, I had some good finds in their sale this week, including this black bubble-hem shirt dress. Perfect for the awkward transition between winter and spring:<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsPYIYUcJI/AAAAAAAAACc/xs_RSwlhhv8/s1600-h/Allsaints+Sale+Dress.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294842694144913554" style="WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsPYIYUcJI/AAAAAAAAACc/xs_RSwlhhv8/s320/Allsaints+Sale+Dress.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><br />I also spotted this gorgeous asymmetric zip crinkle leather jacket. Unfortunately not in the sale :o( But it's definitely on my wish list now!<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsPYNqOfoI/AAAAAAAAACk/3JnvcJW--6A/s1600-h/Allsaints+Leather+Jacket.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294842695562198658" style="WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsPYNqOfoI/AAAAAAAAACk/3JnvcJW--6A/s320/Allsaints+Leather+Jacket.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><div align="right"><span style="font-size:78%;">From </span><a href="http://www.allsaintsshop.co.uk/"><span style="font-size:78%;">http://www.allsaintsshop.co.uk/</span></a></div>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-15333634201293231252009-01-24T04:23:00.000-08:002009-01-24T04:51:09.019-08:00New Collection!<div align="left">I've always been a huge fan of All Saints for their edgily beautiful skirts and dresses, as well as basics like soft cotton t-shirts. And their new collection does not disappoint. Elements of the depression chic trend show through in their crinkled scarves and loose-hemmed tops, combined without their signature colour palette of blacks, browns and greys. Here's some of the highlights:<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsL1EjI8aI/AAAAAAAAABE/IRWVWYKn_50/s1600-h/Allsaints+New+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294838793286250914" style="WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsL1EjI8aI/AAAAAAAAABE/IRWVWYKn_50/s320/Allsaints+New+1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsL1oO856I/AAAAAAAAABk/9_A2UxQIobY/s1600-h/Allsaints+New+5.jpg"></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsNGDWLD_I/AAAAAAAAAB8/qy2qHxWp-4E/s1600-h/Allsaints+New+5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294840184532832242" style="WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsNGDWLD_I/AAAAAAAAAB8/qy2qHxWp-4E/s320/Allsaints+New+5.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsL1l8VnMI/AAAAAAAAABc/W7frvJoqygs/s1600-h/Allsaints+New+4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294838802250308802" style="WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsL1l8VnMI/AAAAAAAAABc/W7frvJoqygs/s320/Allsaints+New+4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsNGauuFRI/AAAAAAAAACM/5yI7fBv-bUU/s1600-h/Allsaints+New+8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294840190809806098" style="WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsNGauuFRI/AAAAAAAAACM/5yI7fBv-bUU/s320/Allsaints+New+8.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsNGZLkePI/AAAAAAAAACU/PpM_GtuppUI/s1600-h/Allsaints+New+9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294840190393940210" style="WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsNGZLkePI/AAAAAAAAACU/PpM_GtuppUI/s320/Allsaints+New+9.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsNGFkERAI/AAAAAAAAACE/L3oe_3FdJno/s1600-h/Allsaints+New+7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294840185127977986" style="WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsNGFkERAI/AAAAAAAAACE/L3oe_3FdJno/s320/Allsaints+New+7.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsL1sL5r0I/AAAAAAAAABU/c_ZBjbtXNBI/s1600-h/Allsaints+New+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294838803926200130" style="WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsL1sL5r0I/AAAAAAAAABU/c_ZBjbtXNBI/s320/Allsaints+New+3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsL1fElBLI/AAAAAAAAABM/cgW8EkaK-QA/s1600-h/Allsaints+New+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294838800405824690" style="WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsL1fElBLI/AAAAAAAAABM/cgW8EkaK-QA/s320/Allsaints+New+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsL96JibCI/AAAAAAAAABs/taG-IftfziI/s1600-h/Allsaints+New+6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294838945113336866" style="WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_s4FUnY6_6jE/SXsL96JibCI/AAAAAAAAABs/taG-IftfziI/s320/Allsaints+New+6.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div>See more at <a href="http://www.allsaintsshop.co.uk/">http://www.allsaintsshop.co.uk/</a>anniealamodehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918679021195580182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4060239531737388097.post-25126240160165729592009-01-20T13:57:00.000-08:002009-01-27T05:35:11.016-08:00Proenza Schouler pre-fall 2009<div align="left">My favourites from the gorgeous pre-fall collection from Proenza Schouler:<br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Hzup_BSn4DEfNT2IdySJHjLwZmWq1UPcB5dEA2otMmsdP9cM2t_lsB7fDVOdA3JAmEsGXiV3-OfaY4r_B0V4xJbUV8V_ivjwNNOpmj8XXNJi8chT10lsa-3ua1E0QLa6FWJrcqQ7QT8P/s1600-h/Proenza+Schouler+6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293504772464391842" style="width: 169px; height: 320px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Hzup_BSn4DEfNT2IdySJHjLwZmWq1UPcB5dEA2otMmsdP9cM2t_lsB7fDVOdA3JAmEsGXiV3-OfaY4r_B0V4xJbUV8V_ivjwNNOpmj8XXNJi8chT10lsa-3ua1E0QLa6FWJrcqQ7QT8P/s320/Proenza+Schouler+6.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9peyFSZcsbph8NdobgsQfnIP02vis7SbH5LgxqQlepC7vCZCr-aLqrRo1czdrToereRTUSEn_kQxouuP_HzahLKSa8nHPksYeKOE1qAh25QBW0e3l9VttaZ6nr3dOw367aIQwUxK53ejV/s1600-h/Proenza+Schouler+5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293504772590092098" style="width: 169px; height: 320px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9peyFSZcsbph8NdobgsQfnIP02vis7SbH5LgxqQlepC7vCZCr-aLqrRo1czdrToereRTUSEn_kQxouuP_HzahLKSa8nHPksYeKOE1qAh25QBW0e3l9VttaZ6nr3dOw367aIQwUxK53ejV/s320/Proenza+Schouler+5.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAxcLhIBLovze0ElOh6nJMg4YuaqnE2k2RLtdUo9ZOqAt2nETIbp38bzgMvmlGyX4bX473Q4bXvtLYfvRaeoeSaaPob7gHRy-Xd1a9O_kkPe_IZYxv6QJtZtjGsa0JB9TEdHng8D5Qwkn/s1600-h/Proenza+Schouler+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293504764890307714" style="width: 169px; height: 320px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAxcLhIBLovze0ElOh6nJMg4YuaqnE2k2RLtdUo9ZOqAt2nETIbp38bzgMvmlGyX4bX473Q4bXvtLYfvRaeoeSaaPob7gHRy-Xd1a9O_kkPe_IZYxv6QJtZtjGsa0JB9TEdHng8D5Qwkn/s320/Proenza+Schouler+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHyxxR6E4T-K8lEz6jjVuNVQpgN9e4CVbCf6XpiDPfu0H8yDMRwWkXdFt4IS-X2VEPV850Qu2CvhYRFRqUiJo1obVie2hPjGNTtzKOFXWjC_4EYWVbEkKmtjj3oO076xCBFS9ha0t7QUm/s1600-h/Proenza+Schouler+7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293504843990513378" style="width: 169px; height: 320px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHyxxR6E4T-K8lEz6jjVuNVQpgN9e4CVbCf6XpiDPfu0H8yDMRwWkXdFt4IS-X2VEPV850Qu2CvhYRFRqUiJo1obVie2hPjGNTtzKOFXWjC_4EYWVbEkKmtjj3oO076xCBFS9ha0t7QUm/s320/Proenza+Schouler+7.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXYnrBrPmyXMz_oAMmPbulFUDm-WlZFGHzCG6mBzpXagat1xZUKncorryK2bmi6WA5FSAzq1MsR-2ALiYbK_9fe2SIr0I7jDixZvOSYb78lA7RC1oi6oJtJcATX-Gx0O-AW1fsLUyo5sQG/s1600-h/Proenza+Schouler+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293504764636183586" style="width: 169px; height: 320px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXYnrBrPmyXMz_oAMmPbulFUDm-WlZFGHzCG6mBzpXagat1xZUKncorryK2bmi6WA5FSAzq1MsR-2ALiYbK_9fe2SIr0I7jDixZvOSYb78lA7RC1oi6oJtJcATX-Gx0O-AW1fsLUyo5sQG/s320/Proenza+Schouler+3.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1e4OztcaA8NrFgnv-MjVM9a6CcwyjGEl8qO5-YM_kjKXvOprKVQTPqoc-LrdjvRPMb74evEcuBb7bY2CLyyJ-n-XFI6zWqND31_4BatKwA0a-BZ27UvsP2wcEcAbf94uilQ_wOqCxEgxV/s1600-h/Proenza+Schouler+4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293504769347569426" style="width: 169px; height: 320px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1e4OztcaA8NrFgnv-MjVM9a6CcwyjGEl8qO5-YM_kjKXvOprKVQTPqoc-LrdjvRPMb74evEcuBb7bY2CLyyJ-n-XFI6zWqND31_4BatKwA0a-BZ27UvsP2wcEcAbf94uilQ_wOqCxEgxV/s320/Proenza+Schouler+4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></p>andyapplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12941574112201704998noreply@blogger.com0