Didier Ludot - the perfect LBD

So, last weekend I was introduced to a dress of my dreams. Featured in Stella magazine's covetable 'Miss Sixties' shoot, it reminded me of a frock I'd seen in my Little Black Dress book, and when I dug it out realised this was because Didier Ludot, the French designer behind this fabulous Peter Pan collar piece, is the author of said inspirational tome.


At £150, this limited edition dress for Le Petite Bateau is no doubt a total bargain compared to the Chanel dress worn by Catherine Deneuve, but still a little steep for me. Good thing it's sold out then...

Thrift finds - Whistles' winter florals

I just can't get away from Whistles at the moment - not that I want to if bargains like this keep finding their way into my wardrobe. I snapped up this yellow and pink rose print pleated dress in Hove's Oxfam for just £14.99, and plan to dress it down with thick black tights, block heel ankle boots or flats, such as these mustard loafers (£4.99 from British Heart Foundation), and a slouchy cardigan.


The Postal Service and British Sea Power CDs were £1.99 each from Oxfam, Western Road, one of the best local charity shops reasonably for priced alternative music - IMHO...

Silent Sundays: Camel cape

Camel cape mac - Elizabeth Lau via Oxfam
Black long-sleeved top - Peacocks
Leopard print trousers - Whistles
Cowboy boots - vintage via charity shop
Harrods bag - vintage via charity shop
Skull & crossbones heart pendant - Mawi via Cocosa

Spring is coming

Paul & Joe Meow! makeup

Some things are just too beautiful to use. Why do Irregular Choice put kitsch graphics on the soles of their shoes when they'll just get scuffed? Why do brands make candles in the shape of animals when you'll have to watch them melt?

And why have Paul & Joe created this new cat-themed makeup range when every lip slick will make the cute cat in the hat and paw prints disappear quicker? It's mean, that's what it is. Mean.

Monsoon - top five tops

The Seventies and Victoriana trends have afforded lady-like blouses and shirts a fashion revival, and they remain a key piece for spring/summer 2012.

Whether you're going for the prim traditional English look, floaty boho florals and prints or preppy collars to peek out over your crew neck, Monsoon have are great range of sheer tops to choose from.

The cute flower-shaped buttons, delicate embroidery and perfect Peter Pan of the Sophia print top (£38) put it in top spot. See which pieces make up my top five here:

Fusion Erisa blouse, £42

Cherrie print top, £32

Florence blouse, £38

Camilla blouse, £65

Whistles' fan girl / trouser trial

So, this is becoming a bit of a Whistles' fan girl blog, but I CAN'T STOP GOING IN THERE - I may have a problem - BUT THERE'S 70% OFF!

Today's obsession - leopard print riding trousers, now just £35. At the risk of sounding like a typical girl in January, my legs are my least favourite part of my body, so trousers are difficult. But as one of my New Year's Resolutions is to be braver with my outfits, I'm trying to work them into my wardrobe. A woman can't live in dresses and black jeans - particularly a woman who works in fashion.

While the print may be taking on too much too soon, I've been adequately inspired by the polka dot jeans rocked by Jen from A Little Bird Told Me and Laetitia of Mademoiselle Robot, both a similar size to myself, to give these a go.

Is this crazy talk?