She Means Business: A Picture Story

My best friend has her first serious job interview in a few weeks time, and because I’m procrastinating, I have put together a picture story of the Big Day.

Dress: Diane Von Furstenberg, Coat: Burberry, Necklace: Lanvin, Watch: Hermes, Bag: Bottega Veneta, Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Notebook: Smythsons, Scarf: Alexander McQueen, Nail Polish and Lipgloss: NARS

For the interview, she all business. The Burberry mac says polished and put-together, but when it comes off and she’s in front of their eyes, the all-black ensemble doesn’t distract attention for her insanely intelligent mind. A bright blue notebook shoes her fun side – but it’s neat and sophisticated, just like herself.

Tee: delias.com, Cardigan: Brora, Sweats: Victoria's Secret, Slippers: UGG

When she arrives home, she’s drained and excited – she gets cosy in her PJs, and sticks on a West Wing, while tucking into a celebratory cupcake from Hummingbird and a cup of tea.

Dress: 3.1 Philip Lim, Belt: Topshop, Cardigan: Crumpet, Clutch: Miu Miu, Nail Polish: Chanel, Shoes: Louboutin, Eye Shadows: MAC, Eye Liner & Lipgloss: NARS

That evening she throws on a chic and comfy 3.1 Philip Lim number and trots out for drinks with her best friend (ME!) and dinner with her delicious and frighteningly brilliant boyfriend, eventually collapsing into bed – exhausted, excited and taking the ‘real world’ by storm!

Source: Polyvore

I'm Obsessing...

...over the PS1 bag.

MK has several, the lucky thing,

and Leighton Meester is also a big fan.

Alana Zimmer even braved the snow with hers!

And, since I have 2,500 words to write about women in Victorian comic literature, I naturally thought it a good idea to spend a long time on Polyvore designing a fantasy outfit around my fantasy bag… if only I could get it into my mind that there is direct correlation between doing well in my degree, and being able to afford crazy expensive bags!

(Jeans: J Brand, Cardigan: Vince, Tunic: Fred, Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Watch: Hermes, Camera: Leica x Hermes Limited Edition, Lipstick: NARS, Boots: Lanvin)

Siiiigh...

(Jeans: J Brand, Cardigan: Philip Lim, Lipstick: NARS, Shoes: Ferragamo)

Source: Coolspotter, Bag that Style, TPF

My New Favourite Game!

Perhaps predictably, I think Polyvore is the greatest of man’s inventions. I’m coming late to the game, I know, but come on! It’s essentially the grown up version of those paper dress up dolls I had as a child.

I’m channeling 'black is the new black’ and ‘leather is the new spandex’ with a hint of Miroslava’s mind-blowing jacket collection.

Blazer, Elizabeth & James. Skirt, brownsfashion.com. Tank, brownsfashion.com. Boots, Christian Louboutin. Pendent, Tiffany & Co. Tights, Falke.

Jacket. 3.1 Phillip Lim. Jeans, J Brands. T-Shirt, vintage (mytheresa.com). Shoes, Prada. Bag, Marc Jacobs.Watch, Michael Kors. Sunglasses, Raybans.