Now, I don’t know about you, but one of my not-so-guilty pleasures in life is Made in Chelsea… it’s cringeworthy TV at its best, and its colourful characters live jet-set lifestyles that I can only dream of. Swan off to Cannes for the weekend? Mais pourquoi pas?! One of my favourite protagonists since the beginning has been Millie Mackintosh, owner of a sharp tongue and an even sharper wardrobe. The girl has impeccable taste with a slightly boho edge which gives a nod to our dear Sienna of old, before she just turned scruffy. And now Millie has reached the dizzy heights of the C-list, with a rapper boyfriend (from the *gasp* East End) on her arm… fashion lines and a walk-on movie role are surely soon to follow. So there you have it; if you happen to be born the heiress to a confectionery empire, then the world is your oyster-coloured YSL heels. Bitter, moi?

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See? No wonder Millie is being referred to as the British Olivia Palermo. Oh no, wait, that was just me who said that. Fancy emulating The Mack? Then look no further. I’ve put together a few pieces that will have you looking totes amaze, yah, on the King’s Road:

{1. Halston Heritage ruffled silk gown – £378 / 2. Coast crystal belt – £40 / 3. L.K. Bennett Elena trousers – £495 / 4. Zara basic sandal – £19.99 / 5. Dorothy Perkins cropped tuxedo – £45 / 6. Topshop tie dye denim leggings – £22 / 7. ASOS lock bag – £38 / 8. Wilt jersey maxi dress – £88 / 9. Zara platform sandal – £29.99 / 10. Closet peplum dress – £25 / 11. Oakwood leather jacket – £300 / 12. John Zack Grecian dress – £20 / 13. Forever 21 studded wrap bracelet – $6.80 / 14. Steve Madden ankle boots – £84.99 / 15. Dune envelope clutch bag – £39}

Everything knows Whitney Port, right? LC’s wingwoman in the Teen Vogue fashion closet, who then went on to have her own show that launched Olivia Palermo into the stratosphere. You with me? Well, she’s the latest subject for The Coveteur, that glorious website that combines fashion, interiors, and amazing styling and photography. Now the designer of her very own label, Whitney Eve, our girl Whit is back living in Cali after her stint in NYC, and to be honest it’s where her laid-back, girly style is much more at home. Being the über-fan that I am of all these MTV reality shows (yes, I do own the boxsets), I can spot that familiar devore sofa and the yellow dress that she wore on her first day at DVF. Had I worn the same thing to my first day at my new job last week, I would have been laughed at and promptly shown the door. If only I had a camera crew.

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A little obsession has been creeping up on me for a while now, and it comes in the form of a sunburst mirror. They are such a statement piece and have the ability to completely transform a blank wall. And they’re just so, I dunno, happy looking! Wouldn’t you agree?

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Here are some beauties I’ve found, whether you’re looking for all-out glamour, a beach cottage feel, or a more subtle look. As for me, no.2 has stolen my heart:

{1. OKA Arcadia mirror – £199 / 2. Graham & Green handcrafted sun mirror – from £115 / 3. Coastal Home driftwood mirror – £60 / 4. Shropshire Design starburst mirror – £169 / 5. Unique Home UK sunburst mirror – £210 / 6. Decorative Mirrors Online sunburst mirror – £354}

I have made an amazing discovery. Possibly better than Cheetos dipped in ranch dressing. So you want a piece of Tibi or Chanel, but would have to forego paying the rent in order to afford them? Join the club, my friends. But thanks to the genius that is Wish Want Wear, you can hire designer brands for up to 8 days if you need a new outfit and your tried-and-tested French Connection frock just isn’t going to cut the mustard. Need to outshine the bride? Done. Need to stand out at your school reunion? Oh yes. And it’s not just gorgeous gowns… they offer statement necklaces, vintage bags and fabulous hats. Below are my picks from their lustworthy collection. All together now: “Oh, this old thing?”

Hire prices: {1. Tibi Arizona maxi – £75 / 2. Badgley Mishka sequin sleeve gown – £67 / 3. See by Chloe ruffle bow dress – £65 / 4. Erin Fetherston metallic lace dress – £55 / 5. Dannijo Raquela necklace – £60 / 6. Elizabeth Cole Eden necklace – £30 / 7. Chanel 2.55 classic bag – £115 / 8. Klutched snake box clutch – £30 / 9. Kenneth Jay Lane coral leopard bangle – £50 / 10. Dannijo Wynn cuff – £50}

Good morning everyone! So, Sass & Bide’s Creative Director and Head Designer, Heidi Middleton, has a cushy set-up. Cast your eyes over the gorgeous images below. Uh-huh, that’s where she lives, people. After my post on Friday highlighting gorgeous Australian interiors as shown in Adore magazine, I was delighted to find another residence in Oz that made my heart melt. With those stunning views over Palm Beach (just north of Sydney), stone floors, and just the right amount of colour thrown on top of a white backdrop, Heidi’s home is damn near perfection. Australia is one of the destinations for our honeymoon in January, so this eye candy is giving me a serious pick-me-up after a grey and drizzly weekend. What do you think of this hilltop house?

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Also, you may have spotted a very subtle addition to my side-bar… it’s Cosmo Blog Awards time again (where did the year go?), and if this site makes you smile and you have a minute to nominate my little blog for the ‘Best lifestyle blog’ category, I would be hugely grateful.
Thank you, lovely readers 🙂 xx