Somethings for the weekend

Just some little things I like that I thought you might like too. Happy Friday!

ONE // Our coasters have served us well, but they're looking more than a little battleworn after 7 years of service and these UK designed and made laser cut felt numbers by Donna Wilson (£14) are the front runners to replace them. I love that they look like doilies.

TWO // This actual gold and actual diamond bunny ring from Katie Hillier (£395) would represent a significant step up from my usual high street costume jewellery, but still. SO. CUTE. *Adds to Lotto list*

THREE // These brass sea urchins from US store Furbish are giving me The Wants and would look great mounted on the wall in our hallway. But since they're no longer available (and, er, I wouldn't spend a hundred quid plus shipping on them anyway) I'm brainstorming ways to DIY something similar.

Somebody pass me a paperclip, an elastic band, and a dodgy-looking bomber jacket STAT so I can get my MacGyver on!

FOUR // Last autumn I spent a small fortune on a faux leather sleeveless dress from Oasis, which was completely stupid because (a) I couldn't really afford it, (b) it didn't fit me properly, and (c) I had to spend all winter trying to find layers that would work under or over it so that I wouldn't freeze.

While I'm still a big fan of the leather look, this season I'll be sticking with more versatile separates on my bottom half that should be easier to integrate into my existing wardrobe. I've seen Penneys' / Primark's PU skirt (£8) in person and it looks plain awesome rather than plastic-y (which is probably why there were none left in my size the day I spotted it.)

FIVE // You might not know this about me, but I love stationary. I also love highlighters and products that look kind of like animals, so needless to say these adorable Paperchase bear highlighters (only £3!) are right up my street.

What's on your lust list at the moment?

Lacy lady.

Even when the temperature's pushing 30°C in London, plenty of girls still manage to look super cool and Fierce With A Capital F in their skinny jeans (or black opaque tights - seriously.)

Sadly, I am not one of them; my (admittedly meagre) attempts at Styling Myself or Putting Together A Look go completely out the window in the heat.

Instead, I've developed a formula which I stick to fairly religiously in very warm weather, as you can see. Dress (Penneys/Primark again) + sandals (eBay, originally from Office) + sunglasses + earrings (because it's too hot for other jewellery) = done!

Today, I mostly wore...

... an aquarium.

I guess Himself's new hobby (which he's blogging about here, fish fans) is having a bigger influence on me than I realised.

The dress is from Penneys/Primark*, it's this season, it's £17 so probably €21 Eurobux, and mine was a present from Mam. (Thanks Mam x) The skirt of it is lined and it fits true to size.

The bronze flip flops are from New Look from a couple of years ago, and while I know you can't see my toenails I feel obliged to tell you that they're black with gold studs and look totally kickass.

* I know, I know. Blogger in wearing Primark shocker, eh?

Trend spot: Fitted floral skirts

Your woman above looks like she's in need of a trip to the loo or some ladypain killers STAT, but since the point of this post is actually her skirt rather than her debilitating cramps I'll get back on topic by telling you that it's from Penneys (Primark for UK readers) and costs €11.

Yes. ELEVEN QUID.

Bold and tropical floral prints are all over the shop at the moment but as it's unlikely they'll be around for more than a season, it makes sense to save rather than splurge on this particular trend. I've seen very similar pencil skirts in Zara for around the £30 mark and the example sported by the ever-stylish Emily below is a $325 Elizabeth & James number, so the Penneys/Primark option is definitely a good 'un if price is your primary consideration.

{image credit & source: Cupcakes & Cashmere}

I'm very tempted.