Metallic

A lot of shoe, and these would definitely hook you up with some stares down the street or at a party, but oh my god, are they fabulous? I've grown quite a taste for Karen Millen shoes lately, and luckily the straps on these are a bit too chunky for my short legs, or I would've been €205 poorer... Those studs on the toe just finish off this metallic look perfectly!

Even from the back they'll cause people to stop and take a second look. Shiny!

Banana

It's that time again: sales at Karen Millen! And of course these banana yellow peep toes were going to attract my attention! They're plain enough to be timeless, but I love the stacked heel and platform, and I absolutely adore the dotty cut outs! Also, that subtle brogue twist convinces me every time! These are down to €119 and still available in all sizes, so if you want to get them, you can do so here.
After a little bit of hesitation I settled on this gorgeous dress myself. Although it's white and therefor not too wearable I'm afraid, I couldn't say no to the intricate embroidery and that typical shape that I love so much. That gorgeous neckline and that flirty skirt pulled me right in...

After the detox

This LBD from Karen Millen was my very first purchase after my two month shopping detox. It was a steal. Originally it was €250, now down to €189 at Asos, but I got it for a lot less on eBay. The petals at the bottom show just the tiniest of frayage, but nothing a pair of scissors won't solve. Jackpot! I'm going to give it a quick wash tonight (I only believe in dry cleaning my coats), so I'll probably wear it this weekend.
Apart from this dress and the denim shirt I ordered I've been doing quite well. I have done a little shopping on Amazon (only books!), but my plan is to refrain from buying anything else in March. We'll see, right?

Like a banananananana

Colourful. Yellow. Peep toe. Nice lines. Good height. Need I say more? Except that these are Karen Millen and that they are €185? And that you can get this pretty matching satchel?

Didn't think so.

Resistance is futile

Just yesterday I told you that I would show some restraint when it came to buying shoes. Which I did. This week I very impressively talked myself out of buying these Ted Baker Keanahs in the Office sale. They're very pretty with that massive bow, but they wouldn't be my first choice out of the existing colour combinations. For instance, I'm loving the black on blue, and the black ones with lace. And the sparkly ones, of course. To be completely honest though, I did weasel out only at the very last minute. I had already entered my card information, but just had to confirm through electronic banking, which got interrupted because one of my colleagues had a question. So I was very, very close. Having had a little break, I decided to say no to the shoes, hence saving myself £50. (expensive shipping costs) Luckily, the shoes have by now sold out, thereby preventing any further dilemmas. And then came the coat.

This bright yellow Karen Millen coat. The Coat that I've been lusting for, literally drooling over, for almost two months now. I noticed it first on the Asos site, where it was rapidly selling out, despite the hefty price tag (over €300). I searched eBay for it, I checked the Karen Millen website, but I couldn't find a cheaper alternative. And I couldn't afford that kind of money on a coat, not even on The Coat. (I am a house owner now after all, which comes with its responsibilities)
But then this morning, I was checking the sales, just for fun. Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, ... And one of those websites had a banner on it, a banner that read 'shop Karen Millen sale'. I decided it couldn't hurt to take a look, maybe there was a nice dress for grabs. I didn't expect The Coat to be on sale. But it was. 50% off to be exact, which would still make it a splurge for something I don't really need, but at least one within my budget.
I hesitatingly looked at my computer screen for 30 minutes. I asked my co-worker to tell me to buy it. He told me it was a "very Daisy" coat. I hesitated a little more. And then I remembered that I had been stalking yellow coats on eBay for a couple of weeks now, but that nothing really struck my fancy like this one did. And that it is Christmas weekend after all, I'll probably be getting some money here and there. So I bought it. And so the waiting for packages starts anew... If you were to look up the word 'weak' in the dictionary, there's probably a photo of me next to it.

Jewellery for your ankles

A rather busy day at work today, but there's a new Shoe challenge post coming up and I wanted to pop in quickly to show you these stunning Karen Millen Beaded Necklace sandals. Want to see them in action? Because I sure do.

I love the ancient Egyptian feel of the beading, and we all know how I love my purple satin. Gaaah. Only trouble I'm having with these is the 'flatness' of the front. Maybe my judgement is getting clouded after seeing so many platforms around lately. Oh well. Still fabulous. You can get the purple version over at Asos (€184 though), hop over to the Karen Millen website for the black.