All Packed for Paris

So, I leave tomorrow morning with the other girls on my course to Paris. With plans to go to Paris Fashion Week the Louvre and of course go shopping. Before I go I have to do what I hate most and that is packing. I can never get it right, I always either pack to much or too little. Unpredictable weather is also a nuisance so I've made sure I packed lots of easy layers. My suitcase it filled up with cardigans, day dresses and scarves. As well as some nice skirts, thick tights and cosy jumpers. I've also got a black dress and little heels for the evening. I am planning that my trench coat and boots will see me through the trip nicely.

Lulu Guinness Tote Bag

After my recent renewed love for Lulu Guinness I bought this travel tote bag from Harrods for £35. I was in London with my boyfriend and his mates to see Noel Gallagher at the O2 arena who did an incredible gig. We then went to look round the department store the next day planning on doing some window shopping then actually buy anything. But I picked it up spontaneously whilst walking past the luggage section where they had it displayed next to her suitcases. The price is justified for its resemblance to her iconic lip clothes which are sold for a few hundred pounds. It then once unzipped transforms in to this gorgeous tote bag with red lips on either side. I plan on keeping it in my handbag so when I go shopping especially now some shops make you pay for plastic bags I can whip out this tote to carry my things in. 

What's In My Bag

Being a nosy person, I love the features in magazines showing what's in people's handbags to show their daily life essentials. So I have decided to do my own version.

This is the handbag I use on a daily basis. It is Marc Jacobs which I got second hand from shop 'Sign of the Times' in Chelsea a few years ago. Inside I carry my See by Chloe purse which I got in the January Sale at Harvey Nichols. I also have my Filofax which I got from my parents this Christmas. I love the lilic bird pattern and use my diary to check times of lectures and plan my weekends. I also have my pink Blackberry which I have only had for a month but already don't know how I survived without it.

I always carry my little blue i-pod shuffle. I love how cute and tiny it is, so it's easy to have in my pocket and takes up hardly any room. I also have my Jaeger headphones with little crystals on them. In this February weather I always make sure I have fingerless gloves in my bag I have many pairs but at the moments I am wearing these sweet stripy ones. I have a few make-up essentials such as this Clarins moisture replenishing lip balm. It's the best lip balm I have ever come across and I stock up on them at airports to get it tax free. My main essential is my Marc Jacobs 'Lola' roll on perfume. I got a set of 4 of these roll on perfumes in the Summer at Debenhams and I adore them and carry one with me at all times.

Lulu Guinness Wish List

I am currently studying Lulu Guinness as part of my PR project, and it has made me fall in love with so many of her designs. I already own a few pieces of hers including a purple make-up bag from Tk Maxx, a pillow case bought in the sale with a heart tattoo style print. My favourite Lulu Guinness possession are my slippers that were a christmas present from my brother with hearts on them and came in a lovely stripy box. 

But after spending hours on her website I have found so many items I want to own.

I adore this Black Flocked Lips bag that would be perfect for a beach bag at £135 it is unfortunately out of my price range.

This Birdcage umbrella is prefect for me, I love bird cages and bird embellished clothes, jewellery and accessories. It also reminds me of the 60s when girls carried large clear bubble umbrellas.

 

 Staying away from the obvious choice of the lip clutches (even though they are amazing) I think these Black Jewelled Glasses Doll Face handbag are equally gorgeous to the iconic Lip clutch. Also it is much more useable as the black colour will go with anything and it's large enough to carry all your daily essentials in, as for £275 you will want to get a lot of use out of it. 

Grandma's Hand Made Decorations

My Grandma has always been creative, using the classic old 'Singer' sewing machine and doing embroidery and knitting. She spends her time creating cute little things. I remember when I was little she let me, my brother and cousins all choose our favourite things and she embroidered them all on to her table cloth filling it with her Grandchildren's favourite things such as fairies and cats. Recently she has been sewing these little green birds. I have got one hanging on the light in my room, it looks really sweet next to the hearts and butterflies that i've also put around my light.

Midnight in Paris

My new favourite film directed by Woody Allen and starring Owen Wilson and Rachel Mcadams is the most fashionable film of the year in my opinion. It is almost like a love letter to Paris showing it's most visited sights. The film references some of the best writers, painters and muse's of our time with the theme of nostalgic. The film explores why we all wish and think we should be from a different era and how the present day never seems as interesting as the past. I find the film very interesting yet it is still a light hearted chick film at heart. I would recommend this film to anyone and I love Rachel Mcadams and Owen in it. Beyond enjoyable.

Valentines Gifts, Thomas Sabo and P.S I love You.

I was very spoilt this Valentines. Since I was in Southampton for lectures I had to have a belated Valentines day. However it didn't make the day lose its edge or excitement. Having a lovely prawn curry cooked for me and watching heartbreaking chick flick P.S I Love You that my boyfriend bought me as part of his gift. He also got me the sweetest pink butterfly Thomas Sabo charm to go on my bracelet along side my feather and dragonfly charms. I hope everyone else had a lovely Valentines and if you had a belated one it really doesn't make it any less special.