1. Buying: Given the fact I’ve just celebrated my 30th birthday, I really should get over my penchant for dressing like my 5 year old self. But then I saw this pink floral drop-waisted dress by Girl by Band of Outsiders, and that went out the window. Sensible dressing is overrated.
2. On my wishlist: It is neither practical nor affordable, but this transparent Valentino bag trimmed with blush pink leather and gold hardware is the stuff of sartorial dreams. I’m not sure if I can make it mine, but a girl can pretend.
3. Beauty note: I simply cannot bear the thought of dark, moody winter makeup any longer, so things are getting pretty in my makeup routine: deep plum lipstick has been replaced with neon red and petal pink; pale skin with a hint of tan and a pop of pink blush; glitter and burgundy manicures with dusty blue and lilac polish.
4. Sparkling: I’m certainly never one to resist a whimsical or witty detail, so this Lulu Frost pearl and crystal-encrusted lips necklace is simply wonderful and must come and live in my jewellery drawer.
5. Wearing: I’ve kicked off my sensible winter boots and am easing into spring with pretty ballet flats. Could these marshmallow pink (they also come in mint and lipstick red and chic black) Ferragamo bow flats be any more darling?
6. For the home: The weather might still be undecided (here in Cambridge, it is warm and sunny one day and frozen and snowing the next), but I am officially in spring mode. I’m buying fragrant bunches of pastel spring flowers every week at the farmer’s market and lighting Diptyque‘s divine new Jonquille candle that smells of fresh daffodils and narcissi in the evenings.
7. Small luxuries: After months of bleak winter, the imminent arrival of spring has me feeling freshly enthused. I’m jotting down thoughts, story ideas and inspiration as it strikes in pretty new botanical Rifle Paper Co notepads (I have one stashed in my handbag and one at my desk) to keep track of my thoughts.
8. Watching: On days when all I want to do is hibernate, a Gossip Girl marathon is my guilty pleasure. Oh, to have an apartment on the Upper East Side and a wardrobe to rival Blair Waldorf…
9. Listening to: John Legend’s peppy soul tunes are helping me get through the last dark mornings of winter and too-late departures from the office.
10. Play: Flying South for three weeks in Australia (with a weekend in Bangkok en route). It has been over two years since I was back in my homeland, and I’m so excited I could burst! Now if you’ll excuse me, there is St Tropez to be applied and a packing list to draft.
I hope you’re all having a wonderful March!
Love, Miss B xx
This post has somewhat brightened my day immensely! As a fellow Aussie expat living in Prague the almost cruel, fleeting glimpses of spring before delving back into a snowy existence are just about driving me crazy! This post has given me a new resolve to beat my recently acquired cold with bright lippy, nails and wardrobe. Who says you can’t have a sunny disposition when the sun is nowhere to be seen! Have the most amazing time in Australia!
such cute finds, love this Valentino bag.
xo
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30 nah! you don’t look a day over 5 🙂
The dress would look so cute on you!! Happy belated birthday xxx
Oh! You make me wish for Sripng weather!!! It’s cold and damp and snowing in Paris, but not the kind of snow that is pretty. Just damp. 🙁
Lovely picks, as usual! Have fun on your trip & happy birthday!
Ballet flats are my love. I have already been scoping out a few pairs at Zara and Clarks. They are the ultimate shoe, dressy yet easy to wear.
those flats are perfection.
Great pics as usual! Love the shoes perfect for Spring 🙂
I love these posts. You always have the best taste!
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ahhh that bag is the greatest. it is now on my wishlist too!
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Fair warning, our weather is as crazy as ever! Be prepared for wild winds and a splash of rain, but there’s still sunshine to be had.
Hoping to see a post about some of the fabulous things we have hidden away!
x
Super cute!
xo
cute finds!!
this selection could not be prettier, and more you, bring on spring!
Love these little posts! They seem to transport me to a happy place!
xo
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Beautiful pieces. I’m ready for spring too!
xo Lulu
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Such a pretty collection!! xxxxx
Hi B! I hope you are well? 🙂 I’m obsessed with Diptyque candles so I really must seek out this Jonquil one! 😀
Love all these options but mostly the Ferragamo flats….soooo classic, chic and feminine 😉
XOXO
Just spent 30 mins in the scent world at diptyque…… mimosa my love. xx
Everyone should get a Diptyque candle <3 Nice selection!
Love the marshmellow tinted SF flats! I saw a bright yellow pair and really want to invest in some sunshine given the freezing cold weather we’re experiencing in London! I wish I was back in Melb where it’s 30 degrees! Have a great time 🙂
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Tien xo
Love the beige flats! 🙂
Those ballet flats are so cute! 🙂 the dress is gorgeous too!
I just found your blog (brilliant BTW) and wanted to take the time to say happy 30th birthday! I hope you have a memorable day and a lovely holiday. Visiting ‘home’ is always nice.
xx Mandi
everything you have on this post are so pretty! especially the ballet flats and the necklace! 😀
<3, Mimi
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30??? No wayyyyy! You must be kidding us! As usually, I set my eyes straight to the not affordable item of your list! Damn Valentino! 😉
Absolutely fallen in love with the Valentino bag. So adorable I want!!
May xx
love John Legend – such cute picks and love the download on what you are watching, small pleasures and all;)
I cannot get over how precious that dress & valentino bag are! Fantastic finds!!!!
xo,
Lindsey