Starting this month, I’ve decided to introduce a new monthly feature of the little things that I’m adoring, buying, doing and dreaming about each month. I’d love to know what you think!
Just a few of my favourite things this month:
1. Play: Riding my Pashley through tiny cobbled laneways at sunset (and thinking about trading in my classic black Princess for this adorably fun blue Poppy).
2. Buying: Retiring all my old ballet pumps and buying the perfect new versions in the form of these blush pink Kurt Geigers and these black Miu Mius (always with a bow on the toes, of course).
3. Wearing: My perennial hunt for the perfect Breton stripes continues for Spring, most recently leading me to impeccable versions by Chinti and Parker and Boden.
4. Beauty note: Three of my favourite things in one bottle; Chanel. Pink. Sparkly. Needless to say, I had to have the new polish shade of Frisson the instant I saw it.
5. Small luxuries: Orange blossom macarons from Laduree are my gourmand weakness, and make me smile out loud (side note: I also have the matching candle, also from Laduree, on my bedside table at the moment. The smell is bliss to fall asleep to).
6. Sparkling: This adorable little white gold and diamond heart necklace from Anjolee is the latest addition to my jewellery drawer and adds a darling little touch to every outfit.
7. On my wish list: These glittery Miu Miu sunglasses have been on my wish list for months and months (I can’t decide between the silver, pink or red versions) now, so it’s probably about time I relent and make them mine.
8. Listening to: Brigitte Bardot’s Moi Je Joue is the most infectious song for sunny spring bike rides, and makes me feel as thought I’m in a 60s French film.
9. Watching: Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire in Funny Face (Paris in the late 50s, need I say more) = guaranteed smiles.
10. For my home: Buying armfuls of English bluebells at the farmer’s market to dot about my house in jam jar vases.
Which pleasures are currently making you smile this month?
Love, Miss B xx
This is the cutest bike ever. I miss riding one!
It’s so nice to see you posting again! I check your blog daily
I’m loving that shade of Chanel polish, it’s just beautiful. While you’ve been eyeing off that pair of Miu Miu sunnies I’ve likewise been coveting a pair of Chanel ones. Sooooo want to take the plunge and just get them!
So very Audrey, so very chic! Those sparkly Miu Miu sunnies are ridiculously cute. xx
Great new feature!! I’m digging that Chanel pink nail color!;)
xoxo
Jelena
These are all really lovely picks! As if you went into my head and pulled all my favorites out too. I especially like the bicycle! xoxo
How funny, I am wearing the Chanel nailvarnish today
it’s very subtle adn you can only see the sparkles when look really close 
It goes with my outfit today same sort of colours…
Oh this is sweet! I love your Pashley but yes, I’ve drooled over the Poppy many a time too!
Also, that Boden top is gorgeous, especially with the different colourways! I have been searchign high and low for nice breton tops this season, they seem to have slipped off the radar a little. Hope you are happily gearing up for a nice weekend Miss B!
xxx
Ahh I’m saving for a blue Poppy Pashley at the moment – LOVE!
So nice to meet you on Sunday
I saw the Breton at the top of the post and thought to myself I must recommend the Boden ones in the commet section!
Such a cute Box! I think I will start this tradition too…
Love the Macarons, striped shirts, ballerinas, Audrey and bikes with baskets so much.
You’re always an inspiration! And it feels good to know I’m not the only “Bretonrexic” in the village!
There’s no such thing as too many Breton tops, is there?
We share a lot of favourites ^^
Currently I’m loving anything coral!!
There’s deff something about orange blossom, lucky enough to have an orange blossom bush im my garden which smells divine on warm, breezy summer nights. I love Twinnings Blossom Tea too, you have to try it- it’s so delicious (and the packaging in beautiful also)!
Love your site – will be following – with Mr&Mrs in Paris.
Excellent.
what a lovely collection of adorable things
Fun post!! Loving how you have the Orange blossom candle too!
xx
Giovanna
oliveandanarrow
you are definitely one of my favourite bloggers. Currently enjoying my chanel may and june nail polish plus riding my pashley. Looking forward to the jubilee weekend.
So in love with those flats – and agree re: Chinti + Parker – obsessed!
What a lovely collection of prettiness! You’ve reminded me that watching Funny Face has been on my ‘must-do’ & inspired me to get it out & watch this weekend.
It’s lovely to read of spring-inspired things as the weather turns down here in Sydney, Australia!
x
Loving all your selections! I’ve especially been into macarons and pretty floral flats the last few weeks.
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The bike is amazing! I have been looking for a bicycle for ages and I am now in love. Funny Face, best Audrey film ever, I might put it on this weekend! x
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Briony, I love them all! Great picks, and I think it’s a great idea for you to do each month.
What a selection of effortless, timeless chic picks, very european. Love this types of post, looking forward to June loves (even tough it will prob be more winter here in Sydney than european summer)
Love the concept of this post. Lists of favorites are always intriguing. Especially taken with the flats+Bardot’s tune. You’ve inspired me to feature something similar on my blog.
Thanks! Nothing makes a bike ride instantly more fun than a bit of French pop music, I say
B xx
Lovely post and what a great selection! It has made me buy a Breton top, now I just need the Pashley…xx
Thank you! Ah, I do love a Pashley (especially when teamed with a Breton top…!)
B xx