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More Pearl Lowe For Peacocks

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It's safe to say, I'm pretty excited about the new Pearl Lowe collection launching tomorrow at Peacocks . I've teased you all week with some sneaky images and here are lots more. The last collection was a massive favourite of mine and every time I wear one of the dresses, I get compliments, so I'm hoping this range is another winner. I loved the generous cut of the dresses, so I don't want to be disappointed this time. Remember the collection includes accessories too, vintage inspired case anyone? Eagle eyes will notice this dress (below) is the same style as the mint green one from the previous collection, which I'm totally giddy about. I reckon this shade is going to clash with my pink hair though, no? Although it looks slightly different on Jaime Winstone. I really want it! It's going to be a massive collection and there's more than just dresses, look at this beautiful playsuit! Shot in such beautiful surroundings and model Daisy Lowe looks fabu...

I Want This...

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Haven't done one of these for a little while. It was love at first sight when I saw these sandals. They make me feel all party like and Christmassy! I'm loving the mix of textures; some rough hessian bows mixed with opulent glitter and gems and the muted, neutral colours suggest they'll pretty much go with everything. Kurt Geiger always take care to make the heels of their shoes interesting too, which I appreciate. Imogene are from the KG by Kurt Geiger range and are priced £150, available on their website now.

My Arcadia Obsession

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In the past couple of weeks, I've placed 3 online orders at Miss Selfridge, 1 Evans, 1 Dorothy Perkins and 2 Topshop-that amounts to £28 in Arcadia shipping costs. As my Mum would say, I need to "ca' canny"! You see I keep spotting sale items that I have to buy and then in the next couple of days they get something else, then something else-but if I wait they'll sell out. Anyway I bought a ridiculous amount of (non sale) kitsch rings and sale fascinators (none wedding suitable unfortunately) last week from Topshop and I wanted this monkey ring too but it had disappeared from their site (i.e. sold out, probably never to return). However this morning I spotted it in the sale section, only one left, what to do? Place an order pronto! Last week I also spied this adorable necklace which I'm officially naming the cutest necklace ever! Is that real paper I see? I do hope so! Anyway I resisted last week, but thought it was silly to only order a ring today, so I hast...

Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties Cool Bag

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I trust you are remembering about the Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties GWP ? Launching on the 30th June in Debenhams (and I assume other stores), spend £25 on Sunshine Cuties and get a free cool bag. I couldn't wait until then and noticed The Fragrance Shop were giving away the bag with the purchase of any HL fragrance. Seeing as I only had 2 SC's left to collect, my sister ordered one and I ordered the other and we got ours bags last week. The gift is really substantial, it's very roomy, fully lined in SC printed fabric and with the girls on the outside too, utterly fabulous! Please note that although The Perfume Shop picture the cool bag in the background of every HL fragrance, I reckon you will only get one bag per order.

Platforms And More Platforms

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I'm not so much late to the party on this one, it's more that the party has shut down, cleared out and we're ready for the next one! I own one pair of Jessica Simpson shoes and although the brand has been on my radar for years, there's never been a pair I've absolutely lusted after...until now. The Dany (below) obviously takes its inspiration from the Charles Anastase platforms (above), which if I'm totally honest (both) are pretty, ugly shoes. They're clumpy and something about the proportions of the gigantic wooden heel (5.8") and platform teamed with unsuspecting, flimsy looking and rather plain uppers, seems a little off. Yet I'm totally yearning for them and absolutely have to have them! I've even surprised myself by how much I need (or want) them; they're very 70's which isn't really a decade that inspires me, yet I'm already planning outfits around them (how hot would they look with thick coloured tights?). They've a...

Just Because..

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I was deleting old images on my computer and came across these. They just looked so pretty-I had to share! above; poodle wedge ankle boots and pink Bambino both Irregular Choice Suede cuff sandals Prada, Faith fishnet boots L.A.M.B. Pink Eloise courts Kurt Geiger, swarovski heeled peep toes Miu Miu, mint green courts Alexander McQueen Aqua metallic Margaux wedges Terry de Havilland

Where Is It?

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I've probably bought more jewellery in the past couple of months than the last few years-it's getting ridiculous. You know I tidied up my jewellery storage a few months ago and my rings especially looked all neat and tidy in their new home. Ever since then, I've been adding more and more to the collection and I'm fast running out of room (I'd wanted to keep all my rings together in one place). I think I mentioned at the time that I misplaced a ring. I still haven't found it, but found this image I took of it when I bought it-which re-sparked the mystery of where could it be?

Review: Rimmel 123 Looks Mascara

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As a Rimmel VIP, I was sent their latest mascara to review. I posted a brief review of my initial thoughts which you can click here to see . I like to take a decent amount of time before reviewing, which can seem frustrating for some people, but I like to know a product inside out and really give it a chance to work (or not work) before letting you know how I feel about it. For any of you who don't know about the 123 Looks mascara, it features a twisty tube, which can be set to level 1 (for 3x more volume), level 2 (for 5x) or level 3 for full impact (10x more volume). My first thought (well after thinking this 'level' nonsense was a load of bull) was "wouldn't everyone want it set permanently to level 3, because we all want bigger lashes?". Well, I've actually found myself most days using it on level 1, but I'll go on to explain each level in more detail. I mentioned in my brief review about how different the brush looks on each level, so I've ta...