Loving this week: Agent Provocateur and What Katie did

I love new line drops at the start of the season, and I have two awesome ones this week, starting with Agent Provocateur. When I reach my goal and lose all my weight I'm going to splurge and get a complete set as (one of many) rewards. To me they really do scream that a woman is confident in herself and deserves to be spoiled. Mostly impractical to wear under clothes, but don't we all need something just for the bedroom? This is my favourite set for the new season.

Thora Underwear set by Agent Provocateur

The second range I want to mention is by What Katie Did, They have recently released their new season collection and the standout to me is this gorgeous Storm Corset. It's a newer style from them and is designed to hold in bustier girls, it also comes in a large range of colours.

Storm Corset by What Katie Did

Loving this week: ASOS, John Frieda and Stylestalker

I love the ladylike trend, who can possibly hate a trend that makes you look groomed, polished and appropriate at all times? Mix it up with some bedhair and modern make up and you're a total minx and boys don't know why!
I'm in desperate need for a new handbag as my current savious is giving me a rash from the cheap chain strap, and I'm in love with this top handle with cross body strap from ASOS, I don't think I can justify buying it just yet, but soon ... soon.

ASOS Premium Leather Vintage Frame Lady Bag available from ASOS

Next on my list is this new product from John Frieda Haircare. Another why-did-it-take-so-long-to-think-of? Product. A quick convenient way to tuck in flyaways that comes in the size of a mascara wand? Yes please. Also good to apply to frayed ends when you haven't had the chance to go for a haircut. This will be awesome in the humid Brisbane Summer!

John Frieda Full Repair Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer.

Fully getting into the 70's style that's coming into fashion, found this gorgeous dress by style stalker, it reminds me of both soemthing my mother used to wear but also a dress I fell in love with in the first SATC movie. It is quite short though, so if you don't have the legs I'd wear it with some quality paneled tights to give the illusion of looooong legs.

Almost Famour Dress by Stylestalker

Loving this week: LWB Life with Bird Classics, Cotton on Body and Antipodium x Sportsgirl

I've had a soft spot for Life with Bird for a long time but even at sample sales I still haven't been able to afford anything! Mind you, the last time I went to one that had anything by them I was a struggling student living on a mere $300, and had no credit card to speak of.
I'm admiring their classic range at the moment. They're perfect for layering with the flowy shapes and tights that I'm seeing everywhere in the upcoming season. In particular I want this Sleeveless Shirt Dress, I'd belt it and wear it, need to look like I have some shape after all.

Sleeveless Shirt Dress by LWB Life With Bird Classics

I'm sure I've mentioned before my dislike for Cotton On, but I still shop at some of their stores, if there's a flash in the pan shoes trend I see no point in spending $300 on a pair of shoes that will only be in and last for one season. But we're not talking shoes today.

What I am talking about are the awesome superhero knickers at Cotton On Body. They are so comfy! The size large, actually fits a size large and the VPL doesn't dig in as much as they can. Particularly cute to wear on sleepovers with the boy.

These ones in particular are from previous seasons, but they give you the idea, also at the moment, Cotton On Body are giving you 5 pairs of knickers for $30, more then 40% off if you get the pricier pairs. I think it may be only instore though.

 

Superhero boylegs (and bras) available at Cotton on Body, seemingly in store only.

One store that does Collaborations incredibly well are Sportsgirl, and in September they are going to release their newest with Antipodium. Called Field Days it is inspired by the music festival that occurs yearly near Antipdium headquarters in England. I'm expecting some pieces perfect for the weekend, and our upcoming festivals too.

Antipodium at Sportsgirl, rumoured to be dropping on the 7th of September.

Loving this week: Cassandra Graus and Alannah Hill

I feel that since I'm in a house I have no hope of decorating at the moment that I'm drawn to home furnishings. You always want what you can't have! I can't wait to have walls to decorate, and a kitchen to fill with kooky kitchenware , and a room just for dining! (And perhaps showing off more of my quirky tastes.)
Blank walls! Blech! I want to cover them in things that make me happy. Like this adorable kitty print. Cassandra has created a collection of kitty themed prints, that make me giggle when I see them. I want this one especially.

 

Cat Nap Print by Cassandra Graus available at Shana Logic.

This is a truly great time of the year for scooping up a bargain, because of all the gorgeous new things flooding the stores. <3

Alannah Hill comes up with dozens of new designs at the start of the season and I especially loves her promotional pictures for her collections. I first saw these almost a fortnight ago but just haven't had the resoures to share anything, and now they're in store anyway! Go check them out online too. I love the skirt in this picture, a totaly scene stealing piece.

 A snippet from the Spring Summer 2011 collection by Alannah Hill.

Loving this week: Mimco, Palmers and Kikki K

For a long time I've been after a bag from Mimco, I've always liked their Viking Pouche Style, but in the latest range drop soemthing else has caught my eye, the Faraway Hip Bag. It has a top opening like a doctors bag, and come with both a long strap and carry handles. I'm always a fan of long straps as shopping is so much easier when you don't have an arm already occupied with carrying your handbag. It also comes in a nice neutral brown that will go with stacks of things.

 

Faraway Hip Bag by Mimco.

Next on my list this week is an oldie but a goodie. Over the years I have introduced many of my friends to this product, and I fell in love with it yet again this week while trying to make myself feel better in my sick state. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Moisturiser. If you haven't tried it, I highly suggest it. (They even have free samples to send out via their Aussie Facebook page) It smells divine, even the boys in my life are suckers for the smell, and the effect is magnificent, you feel totally pampered, and your skin glows. not bad for a supermarket buy. I also read that they don't test on animals, so it's good for any ethical readers out there!

 

Palmer's Orginal Cocoa Butter Formula.

I love stationery. When I move into my new house in a few months, I hope to have a room that I can say is purely a creative outlet for myself. I'll set up my sewing machines, mannequins, fabrics, stationery, computer, everything that I do to keep myself smiling and sane. Kikki K has just released a new inspiring catalogue for the new ranges coming out, you can see it here. I find it helps to see how other people fill ther spaces and create their niches without being pigeon-holed. I cannot wait.

Sweet Hearts Adhesive Notes by Kikki K

Loving this week: Ladakh, Sportsgirl and Topshop

Ladakh are one of the eponymous Aussie labels to be, it's wearable at a broad range of ages and has a good blend of boho, beachy and just plain wearable. The fact that you can get a killer dress with change from $100 also piques my curiosity.
They have been working on their Internet marketing lately so I have been receiving emails from them that I never used to, Which drew my attention to the Nikita Dress. My trainer has helped me sculpt my arms up pretty nicely over winter, this'll show them off nicely. Also note the dark detailing over the front? Good design feature that will also slim you down.

Nikita dress by Ladakh. Available from Surfstitch.

Sportsgirl is one of my favourite shops, You'll often find me down the back of the store scouring the sale racks and trying to find a bargain. but more recently I've been checking out the front end of the store to see the monthly drop of new stock. I saw this blouse and loved the cut out/boho style. Also available in blush (burnt reddy pink)

Sportsgirl Paige Peasant Blouse

I've been a fan of whimsy for a long time, and kooky prints are high on my favourite things to wear, so when I saw this bunny print shirt dress by Topshop I had to have it. Add to cart please.

 

White Bunny Print Belted Shirt dress by Topshop

All of these items are also available online.

Loving this week: Carven, Have you met Miss Jones and Topshop

Trawling the internet for gorgeous things, I found this designer, who by no means is new but new to me, Carven. (watch the awe inspiring catwalk show on the French homepage here.) Totally in love with the cut of this skirt, I'd dress it down with a pastel singlet and sling handbag, or wear it to work with a crisp shirt and sleek blazer.

Available at Net-a-Porter

Up next is this cute and quirky vase from Have you met miss Jones, Certainly something to talk about, I want to stick it in the middle of my dining room table with some large blooms.

Available from Have you met Miss Jones

Topshop have a trend that's right up my alley at the moment, Prim and Polished. Blair Waldorf would approve. I wish I could wear playsuits, but I'm just too tall from shoulder to crotch. Kinda gross to say but true, I have a loooooong torso, so I was incredibly cut when I saw this adorable playsuit and knew it would just never work for me, but perhaps for you?

Available at Topshop