The Sneaky Magpie

I have a major sartorial problem, I can only wear tops that are fitted, structured or simply tight, they also have to be plain white, cream, grey, black or navy, I will go as wild as stripes but nothing else. No patterns or volume – they make my head look like a pinhead. I prefer the volume of skirts and trousers. However it does get boring round my neck especially if there is no need for a scarf so I indulge in big necklaces, the more statement they make the better.

Few years ago I totally fell in love with Tatty Devine’s perspex wonders. I have a number of them, all nicely boxed. The other day I saw the Magpie necklace on their website with Swarovski crystal detail which would be very suitable.

Then I got bit bored and a lot of girls had TD jewelery, so I started to look for something new and exciting. Thanks to my friend’s blog I found Super Mandolini, a Greek brand that makes wonderful accessories, t-shirts and prints. I ordered the Bomber Plane and Commuters necklaces which get so much attention anywhere I go. Next on my list is the Tropic necklace, even though the prices are very attractive I will wait till £ gets stronger before ordering!

But it’s not all plastic. My other addiction are necklaces from Erica Weiner, she is a NY based designer and all her pieces are hand made from gold, silver and brass. Absolute favorite is the Moby Dick necklace, closely followed by Plane and Scissors.

Last but not least is jewelery by Zoe and Morgan. Absolutely stunning delicate rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. They also make really cool snake detail clutch bags. All very desirable.

My summer wardrobe is nicely coming together but where is the sun? After wonderful April we are being punished with pretty bad May. I do understand that we have TWO bank holiday weekend so the temperatures were bound to drop and some rain was necessary but come on, give us something!

This is my summer hit list. I have got the stripey skirt already, a Vivienne Westwood wondeful ebay hunt; I also have got the Anya Hindmarch canvas bag, such a great purchase. The next item has got to be the Toast sandals, I will go for brown ones not gold me thinks…. The leather jacket is All Saints, it’s called Daria, not my first choice which is Feathers but it seems to be sold out! The two tops are also All Saints. The blue dress is APC and I truely love it, the other dress is See by Chloe. Little basket is from Toast and would be perfect for farmers market. The military jacket is from Jigsaw and pretty pricey, not sure whether I should risk it and wait till sales. Jewellery is by Zoe&Morgan. Add some basic tees, converse trainers and H&M boyfriend jeans and I am prepared…well till I see another object of desire.

To improve my mood I will start the self tanning process and make some summer food like the sea bass recipe by Nigel Slater. Sigh.

*EDIT the clothes came out all stretched upwards once uploaded, weird.