The Power of Yes

If they're good enough for the White House, they must be good enough for my guests.  This tune is so full of old-fashioned charm, it got me humming all around the apartment.  You can bet this will be played at Carey Mulligan's wedding!

Little Parcels of Joy

Hello my dear neglected readers!  I have awoken from hibernation (otherwise known as a work-induced coma) and am back to drooling over ranunculus bouquets & fairytale worthy Miu Mius, and spinning around my room in glee over these (di)vine navy napkins ties which *ahem* recently sold out at BHDLN. 

Not that I should even be pausing at this *do not need any more dresses* but it would be completely selfish of me not to publicly proclaim my love for this stunning scallop print gold dress from Rachel Zoe - perfect for the unconventional bride!  Can I hear an 'I Die'? 

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Window Shopping: Marni x H&M

I must confess this has been an excruciating post to write. But there really isn't anything else to say apart from 'Behold: Marni x H&M. Cue: Apprehension'.

Ahead of the scrum on Thursday morning, the local H&M has helpfully filled their Orchard Road window with a selection of the collaborative offerings.  From what I could see (through the window pane, while avoiding the glare of security), I was mildly disappointed and wasn't entirely convinced of the quality of the silk dresses or the shoes/bags.

On the other hand, the bracelets were as a whole rather good value - two-toned just like actual Marni. A word of caution on the accessories: the white plastic used for the necklaces didn't look as expensive as the black. 

Also, the leaf necklace, despite its dreamy Lanvin-esque diamonte accents, still left me hankering for an actual Marni as the green variation had a distinct cellophane look to it from swopping flat translucent plastic for the shell usually used for the originals. Maybe graduated-tone plastic would have more successfully achieved true "luxe-for-less".

Which brings me back to my original dilemma - are the design, quality and price overnight queue-worthy? Or am I better off continuing my periodic expeditions to Club21's clearance sales to find original Marni bargains?