"You don't understand, this is an Alaïa. He's, like, a totally important designer!"

One film every girl must see is Clueless (1995).
Cher Horowitz is my messiah. At a tender age, I was introduced to Clueless, and from then I was hooked. I watched over and over again, and even set up a fairly profitable business at school making those famous 'fluffy' pens and pencils for my peers.
Based on Jane Austen's Emma, it follows Beverly Hills High-schooler and rich it girl Cher learning life lessons, all with one of the most wonder wardrobes ever to be made.
Full of knee high socks, plaid and headbands, this film has hugely influenced Gossip Girl, think Blair Waldorf as a 90's blonde swishy haired LA Girl.
















Cher's wise words.

Cher: He does dress better than I do, what would I bring to the relationship?
Cher: I feel like such a heifer. I had two bowls of Special K, 3 pieces of turkey bacon, a handful of popcorn, 5 peanut butter M&M's and like 3 pieces of licorice.
Cher: Do you prefer "fashion victim" or "ensembly challenged"?
Cher Horowitz: So okay, I don't want to be a traitor to my generation and all but I don't get how guys dress today. I mean, come on, it looks like they just fell out of bed and put on some baggy pants and take their greasy hair - ew - and cover it up with a backwards cap and like, we're expected to swoon? I don't think so.
Tai: Man, this party is ragin'.
Cher: Let's do a lap before we commit to a location.

Things I've liked about today

I bought the Bobbi Brown Hydrating Tonic yesterday and with the added bonus of 10% off. Used last night and this morning and face already feels softer and more soothed. Plus the herbal scent isn't too bad either.



Just got my hands on a copy of James Franco's Palo Alto.




I went to Snog for lunch.

Byredo- The stuff dreams are made from..

So about a year ago I was walking around Carnaby Street, and popped into Liberty's for a little retail therapy. In their perfume section, there sat Byredo Perfumes. I had a little play and sniffed a couple, only to find out that their Bal D'Afrique is possibly the greatest smell I have ever known. It was as if the heavens had opened and were singing 'this is YOUR perfume' 'You NEED this to be a better person'. If I could describe it, it feels like you're being enveloped into a hug with your favourite film-star who just said that he cannot live without you (Jake Gyllenhaal, James Franco etc). It's THAT good.

Taken from their website-
A warm and romantic vetiver inspired by Paris in the late 20's and its infatuation with African culture, art, music and dance. A mix of the Parisian avantgardism and African culture shaped a unique and vibrant expression. The intense life, the excess and euphoria is illustrated by Bal d'Afrique's neroli, African marigold and Moroccan cedarwood.

Top: Bergamot, lemon, neroli, african marigold, bucchu
Heart: Violet, jasmin petals, cyclamen
Base: Black amber, musk, vetiver, moroccan cedarwood



This is possibly due to all of the notes in it are ones that I warm to, but seriously you need to try it!

It's by no means cheap, and has appeared to have gone up in price by about £15 since last year, which is seriously annoying.
When I went to Paris with my Mum in September, we were in Le Bon Marche and I yelped with joy when I saw that they stocked it, I dragged her over and made her smell them all. She got her self the La Tuilipe one, which is a lot fresher and smells of spring.

Top: Rhubarb, cyclamen, freesia
Heart: Tulip
Base: Blonde woods, vetiver



Favourite perfumes?

5 Wishes

As girls we are programmed to create wishlists in our heads, beauty products, clothes, bags and shoes WILL change our lives. If we buy that new Chanel Black Pearl, then we will be 'the girl with THAT nail polish'. Who the hell am I kidding it's true, even if just for that second walking out of the shop or getting the internet order come through, we ARE 'that girl'.
So in the spirit of products 'de jour' I want to share my wishlist for the lovely month of March.

1. Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Tonic

I've never tried Bobbi Brown's skincare before, but am DYING to try out this tonic. My skin is feeling horribly dry recently, and I don't really use toners, except for Kiehl's Calendula Toner sometimes, as I think they're kind of a waste of money. However I want something to help prep my skin to absorb my moisturiser better and this has such rave reviews, I now need to try it.

2. Ellis Faas Eye Lights, E301, E303



I love Ellis Faas, especially these Eye Lights, I got one as a stocking filler and can't stop staring at how pretty it is. These two colours are perfect for the 'wet look' eyes and are really nice for putting over shadows to add a bit of dimension. LOVE.

3. Shu Uemura Shine Mystique Eye Colour in Khaki Silver



This is just pretty. End of.


4. Nars Nouveaux Monde Eyeshadow Duo




This lavender and burnished green colour will be great for rocking in Spring.



5. Mac Futureface Studio Careblend pressed power

I'm running out of my MSFN and feel the need for a change. This is meant to have non drying qualities as it contains shea butter and olive oil.
I also like the 3-in-1 aspect, and that it will have a mirror for ONCE!





How will you be updating in time for Spring?

Obligatory Oscar dress swoonage

My Oscar's dress win goes to Mila Kunis in Elie Saab Couture. I LOVE THIS. Firstly the soft lavender goes perfectly against her dark hair, it's soft, feminine, fashion forward and sexy all at the same time.

Bag of the Day?

The Chloe Billie Satchel is lovely... Happy Friday!

Heavy reading?

So over the past year I have been on a personal quest to read more of the 'classics', even if my MA got in the way a tad (once you've read 100000 text books, it's quite hard to unwind to a bit of Proust.
I've managed to make my way through a decent amount, although it really is shocking how many books I haven't read, sometimes I wish writers would stop for a minute just so I could catch my way up! However even thought I'm suppose to concentrate on the classics, it doesn't mean I'm ignoring the contemporaries!
On my list so far is

An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin



Yes, you are thinking of the right Steve Martin. Him of Father of the Bride fame and general classic comedy. Apparently it's absolutely brilliant, and a bit of a modern day Breakfast at TIffanys, will review once I've made my way through.



Just Kids by Patti Smith




All about her relationship with Artist Robert Mapplethorpe in the late sixties, this is right up my street. I saw a Mapplethorpe exhibition in Florence a couple of years ago, and it was amazing. Ever since then I've wanted to learn more and am so excited to read this.

Any other suggestions or recs?