Showing posts with label Lulu Guinness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lulu Guinness. Show all posts

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Christmas Wish List - I've been a very good girl!!!

Lulu Guinness Leopard Izzy Satchel from the Wild Cat Collection
 
Most definitely top of my Christmas wish list is this lovely little treasure from the Lulu Guinness Wild Cat Collection. I have several bigger tote style bags that are useful for everyday but sometimes you need something a little more 'subtle' when going out in the evening.
 
Two of my favourite evening clutches are both Lulu Guinness, including a classic Lips Clutch, however, they are only capable of holding a phone and a lipstick at most. I know, what else does a girl need when being treated to an evening out with her man? My problem is that I invariably also need my glasses these days, particularly when trying to read a menu. It's a little embarrassing when I have to get someone to read it for me, don't laugh, it will happen to you too one day!
 
Pandora silver present charm
 
Next on my list would be a lovely Pandora charm. My kids and their partners all clubbed together and bought me a lovely Pandora leather bracelet and first charm for my 50th last year and in doing so created an avid collector! There are so many pretty charms to chose from and one to suit just about any occasion, even Christmas!
 
Christmas reindeer socks from Accessorize
 
Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a pair of festive socks, as always Accessorize have come up trumps with this cute pair. There are several different designs to chose from and at 3 pairs for £8 you could get a pair for yourself too. Accessorize is always a good place to go for a Christmas gift, there is so much to chose from suiting all sorts of budgets.
 
Although I love girly gifts I would also love a couple of 3DS games for my console. This year I have my eyes firmly set on Zelda, A Link Between Worlds and Lego Marvel Super Hero's, sometimes it's good to be a kid again.
 
Thornton's Chocolate Reindeer
 
My Christmas list wouldn't be complete without my favourite Christmas chocolate. These reindeer's from Thornton's are great value at the moment at 3 for 2, handy if, like me, you have three kids to buy for!
 
Presents aside, the best gift I could receive this Christmas is to have all my family at home for dinner. They are all grown up now, some living away from home with partners so it becomes increasingly difficult to all get together and celebrate.
 
 I look forward to a warm Christmas evening, fire and Christmas candles lit, Christmas music playing (not sure everyone enjoys that as much as me!) and the silly family games out, the perfect end to a perfect day!
 
How will you be celebrating this year?
 
XXX
 
 
 

Thursday, 10 October 2013

Monochrome 'must have'

 

French Connection 'paint checked Richie dress', shoes Jimmy Choo, bag Lulu Guinness
 
 
I'm not usually keen on wearing black, preferring instead warm shades or at least some bright accessories to add a colour accent. As a result I haven't really been gripped by this seasons very popular monochrome look. However, all that changed when I spotted this cute little dress from French Connection's AW2013 collection. I love the simplicity of its shape and design, perfect for my limited height (all of 5ft 2ins) and size.
  
I can always rely on French Connection when I'm looking for that special outfit. Although slightly more expensive than normal high street stores, their styles remain favourites in my wardrobe for many years and are therefore worth the extra cost.
 
I wore this outfit for a friend's surprise birthday party last weekend and couldn't help enhancing it with two of my most favourite and treasured accessories. My Lulu Guinness Lips clutch (an anniversary present) and my gorgeous red Jimmy Choo Abel pumps (bought on a fabulous trip to New York last December with my daughter Lisa). What more could a girl want!!!

Now that I've got the monochrome bug I will be adding French Connection's 'snow bow silk dress' to my autumn wish list, I do have a birthday coming up shortly. Here's hoping!!!

French Connection 'snow bow silk dress' (picture from website)
 
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