Pink Haired Princess

The one thing I do want to get, before I go on a no-spend for a while, is the new MAC Dame Edna collection. It launched online today along with Chill and Lash & Dash. So far DE has received mixed reviews, with some people keen to save for Hello Kitty and pass on this and others liking the vibrant lip and eye combinations. As you know, it's usually lip products that entice me to a range and to be honest there isn't really a DE shade that's totally me. I do dabble in pink lip shades with my hair colour though, so would probably opt for the Gladiola lipstick (a bright, matte blue pink) and Hot Frost lipglass (pinky sparkle). I'm on the fence with Splendid l/g, which in some swatches looks overly frosty or too coral. Kanga Rouge lipstick (love the name) is a gorgeous red, but I just don't wear that type of shade enough to justify buying it. The eye palettes are gorgeous, totally my colours, lots of cool blue, lilac, turquoise and silvery shades. I think I'll ge...

Remember I got a fabulous order from Faith before Christmas, well it turns out that the Sarriet shoe-boots are so tiny, my foot can't even get in them. They have the smallest side zip (which doesn't help) and are just so tight across the foot, that even once I managed to wedge my foot in (length is fine), I couldn't stand up. Plus my left foot is slightly bigger and wouldn't even go in at all! It's a real shame as they are beautiful boots. Faith have a strange returns sytem, where you have to send them back and place a new order (also incurring the new delivery charge) if you wish to go up/down a size. I don't even know if the 6 would fit me, so I have left it for now. I also returned the Linzi Shoes-Faith Labetty knock-offs (I use that in the loosest term). The picture on the site is so far-off the reality it's not even funny. They are a cheap, bright silver, not the soft gold as pictured. I know it said 'silver' but I didn't think the interne...

Hope you all had a good Christmas? I was completely ruined as usual. Lots of lovely Pink Princess type gifts, which I am extremely happy about. It certainly seemed to be the year of the tights (got some really unusual pairs all the way from Madeira), compact mirror and keyrings (all quite useful, especially seeing as I dropped and smashed my Audrey Hepburn compact last month). I also got the Irregular Choice pink Kitty Princess shoes that I've been harping on about from my Grandad, Bertie shoes (which had to go back as they didn't fit) and Carvela shoe boots, which are glorious (above) from Santa. By way of make-up I got a huge No7 vanity case filled with every lip and eye shade of No7 possible! I also got Bobbypin and Chilli Pepper lipgloss sets and the Jelly Pong Pong/Dainty Doll blush that I've been wanting for ages. Also a huge shout out to my friend Emily, who got me the sweetest tea set with handbags all over them. The little cup and saucer are perfect for my afternoo...

I can hear the collective sigh from you all, when I start to write this post. Yes, I bought more shoes and yes, it appears I do have a shopaholics/shoeaholics problem. That aside, wait until you see my fabulous bargains! It's the Faith sale with up to 70% off (plus my VIP 10% discount), all orders over £60 are shipped free during December. As I previously posted, I bought Sanai last week. Most of the other styles I liked were out of stock in my size (plus I didn't have money to spend on them). However, I was bursting with excitement to see that new stock of many styles were added yesterday. I love these Saflufy £55 boots. They are like proper little cosy, winter boots, but with a high heel (must-have for me). The black probably would have been more practical but I felt these had the cute factor. My main reason for checking out the sale buys again, was a little trip to Debenhams on Monday, where I spotted the gloriously high Sarriet £45. Pewter shoe boots with this fantastic wo...

There's 25% off ALL fashion on Oli today, just use the code RDQP at checkout, valid until midnight tonight.

I wrote about these Labetty (above, £70) gold high-heeled gladiator sandals from Faith, back in August. I've been on the look-out for a cheaper alternative ever since. When I popped into New Look a couple of weeks ago during their 20% off day, I noticed a similar style. They were available in silver or gold (£25) and were made of a soft, metallic, almost crackled effect fabric. They had the platform front, the straps, the zip up the back and they fitted me perfectly. I have to say they looked absolutely gorgeous on (I was wearing my wet-look ASOS leggings and a vintage looking brocade dress from Primark). Upon closer inspection though, the fabric on the heel had been scuffed and was white underneath. I looked for another pair and even tried the silver, but unfortunately they were all damaged, many even worse. I realise the look was supposed to be slightly worn and distressed, but I wasn't happy to buy a brand new pair of shoes which were already scuffed. Infact I was unimpresse...

I showed you an image of these little booties way back in October. New Look now have a couple of colourways available on their website. Black or the grey snakeskin effect, £35 each. I am still hanging out for the purple being made, as I need black boots like a hole in the head! Aren't they gorgeous though? They also have these colour block shoes (available in blue, purple or black, £25 each), which I think are quite classic. If you are looking for a plain black pair of courts, then get this suede pair with brogue detailing, square toe and tassles (£25). Or how about these Dior inspired mary-janes in grey check? (£25)

The Clinique advent gift has finished, but you can still pick up a free 50ml Take The Day Off makeup remover as well as free standard delivery with any purchase of £40 or more. Just enter the code PARTY at checkout! Valid until end of 20th December.

There's free delivery all weekend at ASOS , remember you can use your £10 off code too!

I'm really pleased at the new line of leggings at New Look. They have tonnes of high-shine styles, even snakeskin, leopard and zebra print. I've been looking for more shiny pairs, since becoming addicted to my ASOS ones. I just need them to do a full-length sequinned pair now! From top; high shine in Prune, zebra print, leopard print, mirror & snakeskin, all £14 each.

How's your Christmas shopping going? Mine goes a little like this, one for you, one for me, one for you, ooh definitely one for me! It's hopeless! Point in question, are these gorgeous Sanai boots from Faith . I was actually ordering a handbag for a friend (V stylish) and even although I didn't have much money left in my bank, I still had to add these to my basket (honestly, if I'd had more, I would have bought more...for me). I am not feeling at all guilty though. There's up to 70% off in the sale and if you don't act fast they're gone, plus I have a VIP card which entitles me to an extra 10% off (yes, it even works on sale items), so how could I resist? They arrived yesterday and are gorgeous, so much better than the website image. I have been lusting after them for a while and patiently waiting until they were the right price. I think I'll get a lot of wear out of them. They are a gorgeous reddish bronze shade, the leather is very shimmery looking and...

Snap up this Limited Edition dress (£50) from Miss Selfridge . It's exclusive to their online store and there are only 100 available (sizes 6-14). The emerald shade is perfect for party season.

'Credit Crunch': a word I, nor anyone I know, would have used before the recession of 2008. However, it's the word on everyones lips these days...and yes it's annoying. There does seem to be some good out of it though. Retailers are desperate for us to spend our pennies with them; offering special discounts for valued customers, mega day deals, free shipping, pretty much anything you want. If you haven't noticed this yet (where have you been?), then let me help you out with just some of the deals I know. I have so far refrained from constantly updating this blog with new deals, mainly because I read the email '20% off...' then it gets lost in the other emails. There are also so many offers, that I wasn't sure how to keep track of them all and remember to upload them here, so here goes; (please note, there are lots of other deals out there, so shop around. New offers seem to pop up every day, so keep checking sites) Must Have ; Click here for Decleor off...

Ok, so I was planning on keeping quiet about these shoes. I do this on occasion, when I realise I don't have enough money for said item and I panic that someone else will snap them up before I do. That's terrible I know, I'm very cruel to you all! These Melissa shoes from the Vivienne Westwood Anglomania range instantly caught my eye when browsing at Browns . They are made from rubber and I've noticed the t-bar mary-jane version before on several sites. They are cute and reasonably priced, so I've considered buying them on occasion. However, when I saw these nude slingbacks, with kitsch heart detail, I wanted them...now! Unfortunately with Christmas coming up, I can't afford to splash out £75 on these, which is a real shame, as they are right up my street. Shoewawa burst my bubble by posting about them today though, so I'm begging you all not to buy these before I do!

When I looked at the Browns website (shoes, of course!), I was delightfully distracted by these beautiful quirky dolls on the front page. The china dolls designed by Alber Elbaz at Lanvin are inspired by the founder of the fashion house, Jeanne Lanvin. The 7 dolls are extremely Limited Edition with just 800 in total, each numbered and signed. I think they are gorgeous, there's such character to each face and pose. My favourites are the gorgeous blonde in a green dress (above) and the blue dress with doggies (top) and this beautiful striking red one (below). You can be notified of the pre-order of the dolls by emailing Browns, just follow the doll link on the front page of their site.

I was supposed to post about this collection when it launched a week or so ago. However, as I've been ill and busy, I didn't get the chance. It is definitely worth a mention though as there are some gorgeous pieces in it. It's the Peaches Geldof collection for PPQ for Oli . Ignore the Peaches part...I can't stand these famous for who they are rather than what they do people (cuties like Suri Cruise are an exception though). The range is filled with girly, glam goth styles and is priced slightly higher than the usual PPQ for Oli ranges. I have to digress here to say that every time I now mention Oli, I think of George Takei in the jungle singing Oli, Oli, Oli, t*ts in a trolley....! If you didn't watch' I'm A Celebrity...' this year you'll have no idea what I'm talking about, but if you did, sorry-I bet you're singing it now too! Anyway, back to the collection, there's a couple of gorgeous dresses, although not really suitable for the more...

Hi, I'm back! I've had a terrible cold all week and when coupled with my M.E. it really floors me. I'm feeling a little better now though and have lots of lovely things to show you. First up, is this gorgeous clutch. It's pink, shiny and got a huge bow...me wanty! It's by Christian Louboutin at Koodos and is £320, there's only 2 left though, so hurry. Did I mention it's pink...and shiny?