my (fantasy) spring topshop wishlist

I think Topshop has some gorgeous pieces in at the moment; this is my fantasy wishlist for Spring; I say fantasy as I don't think I can even afford the pair of (very pretty lacy)socks until at least payday! Oh dear...

1. Laser-cut collar - I'm lusting after this so bad.. I love tops with little peter-pan collars and this little collar is so cute. The fact that its laser-cut makes it totally stand out to me from other collars on the high-street. And the nude colour makes it perfect for spring.

2. Pink and cream ombre sweater - Spotted this on the We Love page. I love the light colours and the ombre effect and the little studs on the shoulders. Might be love!

3. Cream tunic - Fell in love with this tunic after spotting it on Milkteef's post a while ago. Looks so pretty and girlie without being too over-the-top. Not sure what it would look like on me though - I think the shape could look a bit odd..

4. Blue lace socks - Loving pastels and lace right now. Very summery and girlie. These would look so cute with flats. May actually be able to afford them come payday!

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Loving: Candy-dyed Denim and Studs

After spotting this post on the Topshop blog about The Ragged Priest has totally made me want to get my bleach and fabric dye on. I want studded vintage shorts in every colour please?!? Think I will customise some old denim pieces I have and keep my eye out at vintage fairs for denim cut-offs - and of course I need some candy colour dye. Quite like the pastel colour blocking look going on in the image above from their lookbook. Lovely. 

My picks from The Ragged Priest

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Lovely Jewellery: Disney Couture

I just discovered the Disney Couture range of jewellery on Truffle Shuffle. It's a really awesome collection of jewellery that pays homage to Disney's most popular characters and stories in a cute and kitsch but still grown-up and very pretty way.

My favourite piece on my Disney Couture wish list are the baby pink Cinderella bangle which declares Have faith in your dreams, which I think is a lovely mantra and one that I will always try and follow. I also lovely the delicate Believe ring - I think these style rings always look so nice and subtle on; especially on my little girly fingers!

So, if you love Disney or even just anything fun and kitsch then Disney Couture is definitely worth a look. xx

Top 5 On My To-Read List

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As you can probably tell from my choices; I'm a huge sucker for romance novels...rom-coms, chick-flicks, SATC. 

Haha I'm such a girl. 

I liked that these all seem to have a bit of a twist on traditional romance novels from the blurb and seem pretty popular, so I'm looking forward to reading them!

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I'm really enjoying coming up with ideas for jewellery and creating pieces at my silver-smithing class. I also have an interest in both fashion and design; so I'm really keen to read this book to get a peek at the creative processes behind the pieces created by jewellery designers.

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I've seen and enjoyed the movie based on this book - so I'm pretty intrigued to read the original story to see how they compare. 

I'm currently reading Never Let Me Go and it is SO SO good, I can't recommend it enough. Really makes you think.

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New York Fashion Week Faves: Diesel Black and Gold

Diesel Black and Gold;  I always enjoy looking to see what they've put on the catwalk.

Such a wearable collection; I really like a good fitted shirt, its a great wardrobe staple, so I'm glad to see it styled in so many ways on the Diesel Black and Gold catwalk. I also love leopard print and I think it looks amazing on the slightly longer shorts and skirts and the way its all been styled together works really well.

Loving the black pleated skirt teamed with the over-sized belt and shirt!

I'm loving the bucket bag trend thats emerging for spring at the moment, so I'm coveting a bag like this one! Cream and tan and studs <3 Amaze :)

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Images from: Fashionising

Fashion Week Faves: Theyskens' Theory

What I love about the Theyskens' Theory AW12 collection is that the vast majority of it is so wearable. Lots of chunky over-sized sweaters <3 and shorts. Very city girl chic and not too done or try hard. I also really like the colours, lots of black and grey but with punches of mustard and gold tones. I love the mustard colour and chunky knitwear so the above outfit is my favourite look, that sweater is amazing.

I couldn't find a close-up shot of the models hair and make-up to post, but I really like that make-up was quite pared down with lovely copper tones on the eyes and the hair was very relaxed; worn straight and down.

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Images from Fashionising

New York Fashion Week faves: Victoria Beckham

I really like the feminine shapes in Victoria Beckham's AW12 collection, very tailored and nipped-in at the waist-styles, which is great! Always think they are very flattering and make the most of curves, especially when belted. My favourite piece is the dress in the two images above; love it! Love the colours, the colour-blocking, the little contrast collar (of course ;) ) Amazing.

Apart from the feminine shapes, the colour blocking and contrast collars are the stand-out things I like about this collection. I'm a huge fan of the classic military style black coat too.

 What do you think about this collection?

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Images from Fashionising