The Victoria Beckham Top

I mentioned a few posts ago that my lovely sister had found me a Victoria Beckham top in her local TK Maxx in Dublin.  It made it's way to me, then back to her unfortunately.  It just wasn't me.  I know it isn't meant to be worn with a torn jeans (!) but that aside, it was very long in the body and the colour washed me out.  It did feel luxurious though, and at approximately £50 for a VB piece, if I had loved it on, it would have stayed.  Also it was very well made, I wouldn't expect anything less!

I have always been a Mrs Beckham fan, even in the Spice Girls.  I love how immaculate she is, that she really makes an effort.  I know she isn't a lot of peoples cup of tea but she is mine and on my wish list is a piece from her collections.  When I was in Harrods last week I saw the below by VB.  Just the right balance between soft and hard leather for everyday wear.  A great, functional, versatile design and colour way, with a long strap and option to use as a clutch.  I am saving! 

My Week

I had a meeting in London yesterday so when I had finished I headed straight to the Clinique counter to try their new Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eyes.  For once minus the kids, I had some time on my hands so when the sales assistant offered to try the product out on me, I thought why not!  If possible it's always advisable to try before you buy so I took my seat.  I had my eye make-up removed and a cream applied before the sticks.  I picked out the Bountiful Beige as a lighter base colour then Whopping Willow (green) as the main shade.  I loved how the product went on, it felt nice on the eye and seemed to be easy to apply.  Deciding to leave it on for a bit then chose a colour, I walked away from the counter.  An hour later I took a look at my eyes and the colour had creased terribly.  Now I'm not sure if it's that it was applied straight after an oily cream or that it's more of a creamy base rather than a powder shadow.  Either way I left empty handed.  I will give it a go another time without removing my powder and report back then.  

Whilst in Milton Keynes last week, I grabbed some of the shop window images to share.  New Look's were both stylish and inspirational.  I love denim shirts at the moment, but fail to find the right one for me.  Monochrome was featured in all three windows, a major SS13 trend.  

New Look - I love how they've dressed this down with the shirt

New Look's monochrome

Great layering from New Look 

TopShop adding in cobalt blue to their monochrome

Miss Selfridge's breton and monochrome window

My wish list item this week, Victoria Beckham's two tone clutch.  I had my hands on this little baby and the black and cream version (which was my favourite) in Harrods.  The quality of the leather was outstanding, and it needed to be at this price.  I loved the simplicity of the design, it was sleek and sophisticated.  One day maybe!

£325 Small Zip Leather Clutch

On a slightly cheaper note, here is Gap's leather clutch.  Not as structured leather as Victoria's (love just calling her Victoria as though I know her....) but for the price, a fair alternative.  I am all for real leather and think this is a very well priced piece.  I arranged that little display for them!

Gap £24.99