Emerald City

 

Approximately 12 hours ago, one of the mail boys delivered a very large stack of newspapers, magazines and letters.  Sandwiched in between an envelope full of magazines and today's Sydney Morning Herald, I saw an unmistakable spotted satchel peeping through. My Topshop jeans had arrived!

My work big sister managed to convince me to try them on straight away but since I was wearing tights, the attempt was unsuccessful.  If only we had captured that moment! As soon as I got home, I ripped off those black tights and said hello to emerald pins.  These 7/8th length jeans are absolutely perfect for me, no trip to the alterations lady needed.  Would it be excessive to order in every other colour it comes in because boy am I tempted - I told you I was obsessed! But only once my shopping fast is over, of course!

The 'Yo!' Files: Yo, I'll show you my blue side

Michael Van Der Ham x Topshop wedges

I really should ban myself from looking at the shoes on the Topshop site.  Every time, even I just take a really short wee little browse, I fall in love with a pair.  

A couple of weeks ago, I fell in love with the red version of these wedges from the normal Topshop range.  I wanted them so much I began to wonder whether there was a way I could make my feet grow (just a tad) or permanently balloon up so my size 5 footsies could magically fit into size 6 shoes.  Ridiculous? I know, but months ago I tweeted Topshop begging them to make size 5's and they didn't even acknowledge my request - #fail. 

For some reason I found myself really desperate just to hold these red wedges.  Last Friday afternoon, I saw that they would be featured in this week's Grazia, I found myself so desperate that I asked a work colleague to "please buy them so I can live vicariously through you?" Her response?  "No, I'm too tall as it is." Booo.  Tomorrow, I'll try tempt Amanda with the midnight and cornflower blue alternatives.

How I'd love to be able to wear this

Fairground Beaded Dress By Dress Up Topshop

Unless you're a celebrity, socialite, singer or you've just got a lot of balls and are begging for attention, I don't think you can get away with wearing this dress. But wouldn't it be fun to spin around in? Look at that beaded fringing and those sparkly sequins!  I'm not a member of the cast of Gossip Girl nor am I one of the show's characters who have charity events to attend each and every night. As much as I'd like to have this blingtastic dress hanging in my closet, I don't really have a need for something so flash and fancy.  Blake Lively probably does though. Damn that Blake Lively.

Tree of Life

Inspired by the lush greenery of the countryside, having spent the past four days there, here are my Jan lust-haves. This month's colour pallet consists of neutrals and browns, golds and greens.

YSL ring, Karen Walker sunglasses, Topshop backpack, Mara Hoffman tote, See by Chloé sandals, Topshop shorts, miu miu wallet

Images courtesy of Shopbop, Saks and Topshop