Monday was a beautiful day this week- I had the final instalment of my student loan..... which means a deep, deep longing for shopping! Unfortunately (or what would be considered by my mum as 'probably for the best') time is not my own at the moment as exam season is looming! Of course this does stop online browsing, I came across this work-of-art this evening and its got me considering getting up extra early tomorrow morning (thats Saturday people!) to nab it. I love it, its got that stole-it-from-a-Victorian-child feel about it... not that I often indulge in that practice! Its a steal at £58- race ya!

Pack up and sail away...for a simple Riviera holiday!

On a visit of York last weekend, I spotted this lovely in the Cath Kidston window. I love the old fashioned badges- like I've taken a tour of the UK- I especially like the loch ness one!

The traditional gladstone shape is perfect too- a great size for dashing way for a mini-break!

Find it now on the website http://www.cathkidston.co.uk

Have a great weekend!

Love Annie

Pretty feet

I'm always looking for ways to change my style myself, because, well, I'm a bit of a cheapskate- but I also love the idea of taking simple pieces and turning them into one-off masterpieces. I got the idea for these shoes for a pair at Kurt Geiger- On sale for around sixty of our English pounds. After looking longingly at them through the shop window- in a way that can only be likened to that of a dog watching a rotisserie chicken spin- I decided to make my own.

I came across the silver buckles from a antiques fair for about £4, bought a length of pink satin and some cheap plain black ballet pumps. I actually sewed the bows on, but you could make them detachable, perhaps using different coloured bows to coordinate with your outfit.

Love Annie

xxxx