Thursday, November 25, 2010

A few recent purchases, wants, and inspiration

Here's a few things I got lately, some things I *want* but can't have, and some inspiration for you all ^^

Recent purchases
  • A cute long black shirt that exposes the shoulders for a flirty look. It came with a yucky cheapy belt so I tossed it out. Going to use my own cute belt of course!
  • A hawt trendy military style tube top. It looks super cute whether on its own or paired with a strong shoulder blazer.
  • Skinny jeans from Gap
  • V neck from Esprit. These sweaters are one of my favourite items from Esprit. They don't look like much but they totally flatter my body and are great for work.


My VIB loot from Sephora. 2-3 weeks ago VIBs got a 20% off coupon to spend on anything instore so I picked up some essentials.
  • Bare Minerals foundation
  • Clarisonic brush head
  • Any purchase gets a free Sephora tote :D








Picked up some really pretty cups and saucer set from Winners. They're nothing special (in terms of collectibility) but they're just so darling and cute I had to get them ♥ Plus they're dishwasher safe so I'm not as paranoid of the paint chipping off into my drinks -_- I also got Jelly Belly jelly beans! They're the best jelly beans, hands down :D

Inspiration!


I love pretty tea sets and Rococo (aka Late Baroque) furniture style a lot but too bad I don't have many inspirational pics to share :( Google has a decent amount so go HERE to view some Rococo style! It's a super gorgeous but an extremely excessive and wasteful style so a better balance would be a more modern Victorian influenced furniture style.











I love Vivienne Westwood; she's my favourite designer! One day, I will own a Vivienne Westwood bag. This is currently one of my favourite styles off Hervia.com but as much as I like it... I want to keep waiting and see what else she comes out with next. I have to feel it's "perfect" for me before I splurge that much cash on a bag ^^;;

I also love these shoes! I like the beige colorway best. I think they're the most interesting take on the "nude pump" although I know Irregular Choice has done shoes in this kind of animal feet style before too.




Available in many different variations.

New Bag Boot - The boot version is bad ass as well *wants*




Last purchase
Last thing I bought recently were a pair of ballet flats. I saw them and it was love as first sight :)! I've been wanting a pair of studded flats for awhile so I super happy when I spotted these. I would have preferred pointy spike style à la Christian Louboutin but flat studs are fine too. I especially love that these are a soft suede... ♥ I love organic materials like cotton, bamboo, silk, and leather!!




Another reason why I love these? They really remind me of ballerina shoes. A bit hard to see in the photos but irl, you can definitely see that the front part of the shoe has a half moon style stitched onto it which gives the tip a square-ish shape. As well, the way the shoe tapers itself into this square-ish pointed shape totally reminded me of dancers dancing en pointe.







Credit: Google images, Hervia, + random places I don't remember

9 comments:

  1. *gasp* where did you get that corset?!?!?! it's so friggin CUTE!!!! >口< I love that heart-shaped cup :D heehee and I'm so gonna save up for that chair thing (how do you call those?) when I have my own house! I've always wanted one haha. those shoes are so special! never saw one with the toe-shape design! and yes yes definitely can tell the point shoe shape on your ballet flats :D love those. I'm a sucker for ballet... lol :P

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  2. yaysss i love the military style topp <3

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  3. Frances Hey hun, I got it at Winners, I had to have it the moment I saw it >_< I think in the States, a store that's sort of similar to Winners would be TJMAxx. You can actually get it online at Dollhouse There's also a black and plaid version. The XS is tiiiiny. I got a small and it fits well. The only annoying thing is that there's a side zipper that doesn't fully go down, so it can be a bit tricky maneuvering into and out of it but worth the effort since it's so cute ^^;;

    Those types of chairs are actually called "fainting couches". Google images has quite a few pics and they're just so beautiful. I totally want one for my house too!

    Amanda Thanks girl ^^<3

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  4. sexy tube top :)it can totally be your slutty halloween costume for next year :)

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  5. I'm liking your military style top! :3

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  6. tks for all the info =D I think among the three styles you picked out the best XD yay! Although I don't think I will purchase it from the Internet... I'm not a coat hanger T__T....

    LoL@ faint couches XD hahaha I don't know I find it hilarious... yet amazingly fitting. lol.

    Ah you saw my post before I had a chance to come here and tell you! XD hehe ^__^

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  7. those tea sets are really pretty, I like the heart shape one! and nice I am loving militairy style this season too :D

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  8. Aw that heart shaped teacup is love! I also love the things you got especially the sweater. I feel like I never have enough sweaters for the cold weather even though that seems to be all I wear.

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  9. i super super duper love the military tube top!!!! ahhhh !!! hehe i like the pink house too and bedroom! i love love the bedroom!thank you these are inspirational

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