The Box #1

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It may be almost a whole year into the Arty ring craze but when a thoughtful galpal (and Yves Saint Laurent) gifts the Arty as a belated birthday present, who am I to refuse?  I'm glad this addition to my YSL accessories collection isn't one of the oft-imitated coral or turquoise variations which have pretty much worked its way down to Forever21 level.  Receiving this just before my Hong Kong trip reignited my shopping thirst - which isn't necessarily a bad thing because I feel like the world's most laxidasical shopping blogger.  More on my Hong Kong trip in posts to come...

In the meanwhile, who's seen 'I Don't Know How She Does It'?  I'm on the fence with that one - I already know Sarah Jessica Parker totes an Alexa everywhere in that film, and that girl could (just about) sell me a fanny pack.

Hello Again (Yes I'm Still Here)

Oh my lovelies, I've missed you!  Not quite sure where the last 2 weeks have gone, though I suspect being an unfortunate common denominator in the office leave cover had something to do with it.  It may have thwarted my efforts to follow Fashion Week(s) properly, but I promise I'm baaack with updates and completely justifiable reasons to go shopping :)

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Go, Sure Buy: Uniqlo +J vs. Club21 Accessories

When it rains, it pours.  New York and London may have their fashion night out, but over here it's just mulling over how to best spend an hour(ish) at lunchtime today.  It's a fashion face-off between the final Uniqlo +J range and Club 21's cheeky prep-school named 'ACS' Accessories Clearance Sale.

Maybe it's queue fatigue - I refuse, on principle, to queue to get into H&M on a weekday (yes, there are still queues in the evening) - but I'm slightly loathe to attempt the Club 21 sale after braving their Bazaar not so long ago. Still though, the siren call of Marni accessories at 60-80% off beckons rather persuasively.

On the other hand, having planned my possible plan of attack, I have one key item I'm eyeing from the +J range - more black long sleeved tees which during Fall 2010 were so well cut that people constantly asked if I'd lost weight when I donned it.  Permanent diet in a tee?  I'm there!

Which will you be going for?

Uniqlo +J

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Club 21 'Accessories Clearance Sale'

01-28/29 Forum

9 to 11 September 2011

10.30am to 7.30pm 

(6pm on Sunday)

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Cheap Thrill: Topshop v Rupert Sanderson

While perusing Susie Bubble's curated picks from Topshop's Fall collection, I spied this budget buy referencing Rupert Sanderson's Pikon heels.  

Let's be perfectly honest, there is just no comparison on account of looks.  The Ruperts scream class in a Mad Men vintage style - there is no chance these would be dismissed as a thrift shop score.  I do love my Rupert Sanderson pumps (call it my foot bias), so this is going straight onto the wish list!  

That said, the Topshop is probably a little bit more practical - don't we all shudder slightly everytime we sprint/squeeze onto an underground train whilst in our "good shoes"?  They're also probably better than the Ruperts when paired with slacks on account of their more masculine detailing. 

More Unabashedly Preening

Nina Garcia's Preen's Fall 2011 sequined blouses are about to be everywhere soon, aren't they?  Now spied on the similarly tanned & brunette Marisa Tomei at the Venice Film Festival.  Still can't afford it, but this surely adds motivation to the certain brands to get cracking on a well-priced alternative *cough Zara cough*

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Lanvin Dance Video = Awesome

TGI-Thursday my dears!  Is it wrong that it makes me daydream of a wedding video with awesome dancing bridesmaids & groomsmen (and couple) in the vein of Lanvin's Fall 2011 campaign?  

You know you want it *ding*