If ever life just becomes too tough, I find myself asking, 'What Would Beyonce Do?!' Yes. In a matter of seconds I am remembering my 'Halo,' 'Who Runs Tha World' and just how 'Irreplaceable' and Booootilicccciooous I truly am ;)
Today however, whilst contemplating 'WWBD' I was pointed in the direction of Topshop, where Mrs Z herself recently picked up this surprisingly affordable and colourful Aztec beaded bag.
Topshop Beaded Body Bag, RRP. £30.00
I do not have pierced ears (which has probably saved me a small fortune over the years given my magpie tendancies!) but if I did I would almost certainly be adorning my earlobes with these sparkly bug pendant earrings (left) and these colourful, Prada inspired floral gemstone beauties (below) from ASOS. I would dress them down with jeans and a t'shirt. These really are too adorable.
Left: ASOS Premium Darling Bug Drop Earrings
RRP. £20.00
Below Left: ASOS Flower & Jewel Drop Earrings
RRP. £15.00
Below Right: ASOS Flower & Jewel Drop Earrings
RRP. £15.00
Above: I love Alexa Chung’s navy polka dot shirt she has recently been wearing around London.
Left: I have bought a very similar one to Alexa's from Zara. It is incredibly versitile and looks great with denim shorts or jeans. It is also available in cream with black polka dots. RRP. £29.99
If the gorgeous Melissa Lo Cosmo bracelets I previously wrote about (here) are still out of your arm's reach then you'll love this set of Pieces Gaja Bangles available from ASOS.
Crafted in gold-tone metal with a hammered finish, and punctuated with smooth cream stones, these three embellished stacking bangles are suuuper affordable and the perfect way to show off your wrists once they come out of their wooly-gloved hibernation...
RRP. £7.00 at ASOS
I have always thought that the most decadent of purchases are those which are the most impractical with the shortest of life lines - yet desperately desired in spite of this... cashmere socks for instance. My pair lasted one glorious, indulgent day and after one wash they shrunk so small they would fit only a pixie (hand wash socks… seriously?) But now, as seen on the Paris catwalks earlier this year and now filtering down on to our hightstreet, there is a trend for an even more frivolous foot companion; velvet.
Luxurious, sumptuous, jewel toned velvet – stereotypically donning the slippered feet of bluebloods, this material is hardly the most sensible for us to strut our stuff in. They are ill-equipped for bad weather or the most minor of daily scuffs - therefore, wholly desirable...
Now all I need is my very own Sir Walter Raleigh (Jack) to chivalrously lay down his cloak (jacket) over any puddles in my track to prevent me from muddying these velveteen lovelies (this could take some convincing.)
Topshop, as always, have us totally covered with flats, boots and heels;
Topshop Valerian Velvet Ballet Pumps, £18.00 (in Oxblood, Teal, Green and Navy Blue)
Topshop Artwork Velvet Lace Up Shoes £75.00 (in Marl Red, Dark Green and Navy Blue)
Topshop Sacred Velvet Bow Court Shoes, £58.00 (in Black, Blue and Burgundy)
I really like Peter Pan collars and have recently bought this pleated (still very fashionable) Asos navy dress (also available in burgundy, left.)
Its perfect for the summer but can easily be worn with tights and boots in the autumn.
RRP. £35.00
Whilst honeymooning with Jamie Hince on Sir Philip Green’s yacht, Kate Moss was photographed off the coast of Corsica wearing a Topshop black lace bandeau bikini with a gold metal ring detail in the middle - from Topshop.
£28.50
