On the Wishlist - snakeskin shoes

Just spotted these beauties on topshop.com 

 I love them so much, It's the pointy heel, the snake print, the height, everything. They would be perfect paired with my blue skinny jeans, loose black jersey top and some statement earrings. I would buy them but I don't go out enough to justify adding to my heel collection, and sadly I'm not one of those glamourous ladies who wears heels during the day.

Maybe I'll treat myself at the end of February if they are still in stock.

Pretty things



picture from pinterest

Sorry I have been away for so long. I honestly haven't had the time to blog regularly. I want to be more dedicated and start blogging every other day.

So I was looking through my inspiration folder and came across this picture I must have saved ages ago. It's is just so inspiring and the perfect way to store jewellery! You could pick these type of little cups and saucers up at flea markets and vintage shops! so pretty! I'm going to try and collect some little bits and pieces and have a go at this myself.

What do you think?

Heroin Chic

Heroin chic, a controversial fashion trend became popular in the mid 1990's, it encompassed waif like models, frail and pale with sunken cheeks and dark eyes, messy hair, and dressed in over sized clothes but in a manner which often exposed skin. think Kate Moss when she was with Johnny Depp, Courtney Love, or Jaime King.

Depicting a 'glamourous' side to substance abuse, it caused a stir in the media, giving the fashion world a visual of models appearing strung out.

The trend gained attention serving as a vastly different look to the overly perfected and beautified models of the 1980's. This juxtapositon was stark.

The emergence of Heroin Chic in fashion photgraphy gave us the visual culture of aspects of society at the time,especially in the fashion world. The photographer Davide Sorrenti championed the look, shooting both Moss and his girlfriend Jaime King in this manner, Ironically he later died as a result of  heroin abuse.

Although it portrayed a very unhealthy image, there was certainly something sexy and unique about the trend. It was artistic and edgy. And I loved the photographs.

Today I'm wearing



Blouse -Primark, Brooch -Topshop

Snake Print

Snake Print by thepolkaleopard featuring flat pumps

Orange Crush

Orange Crush by thepolkaleopard

Inspired by the lovely Andy Torres from Style Scrapbook

October Purchases

H&M

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H&M

Topshop  'Ambush'

Penneys (Primark)

Topshop 'Abe'

Went on a bit of a boot buying craze in October. I am really happy with all of these items so far, I have already worn my Ambush boots from Topshop to death!! They are unbelievably comfy,even though they have a small heel, my feet are actually less sore wearing these for a whole day in work than when I wear my converse. Ah-Mazing . Think I'm going on a shopping free month for November....... try and save some money for New York and Christmas, both of which are approaching very quickly. Come on bank account , fatten yourself up!

Be Inspired

pic via The Vogue Diaries

Miranda Kerr getting it spot on here. What a perfect Autumn outfit! Cosy and chic, she demonstrates how you can look fabulous in all black using a small pop of colour to catch our eyes with her rust red bag. Just gorgeous but what else would you expect from the beautiful model.

Apologies for the lack of posts of late, have been travelling a lot in the last few weeks and I'm off to Germany on Friday. Hopefully will be back in action next week!

Had an amazing time in London last weekend visiting my best friend! What an amazing city, everytime I visit, I fall more in love  with lovely London.

beauty blush

beauty blush by thepolkaleopard 

Style icon - Miroslava Duma

The beautiful Miroslava Duma first came on to my radar in 2010 while she was pregnant. She put together the most stylish outfits throughout her pregnancy, always looking effortlessly chic yet comfortable with a boho edge. Anyone who is an avid fashion blog reader will know of this Russian 'IT' girl, she is everywhere on the blogosphere. She's a former editor of Harper's Bazaar Russia and now writes freelance. She has her own blog buro24/7 where you can find her Looks of the Day. It's all in Russian but great for looking at the pictures!