ULITMATE AND REALITIC: JULY 2012

NEW BALLS PLEASE EDITION

Wimbledon is set to reach it's conclusion this weekend - I have to say I have been enjoying it a lot this year. Andy Murray's success has me wanting to hunt out my old Donnay tennis racket from the garage and hit a few balls around...well get someone else to get it for me from the garage, because there is a lot of spiders in there...big ones!

Wimbledon certainly does inspire me on a fashion level - all that stunning crisp white against flashes of a neon tennis balls, the vibrant blue skies...Gorgeous! Browsing the internet it's easy to become inspired by Wimbledon fashion, just check out the fabulous Ralph Lauren look and the 1960's Fred Perry Tennis Collections below.

Ralph Lauren and Fred Perry circa 1960s

So for this month's Ultimate and Realistic, I decided to do a Wimbledon special. You know the drill by now, I style an outfit (inspired by Wimbledon) selecting the pieces I would go for if money was no object, and then find more reasonable alternatives. Then you guys can decide for yourself, which you prefer!

REALISTIC:
Dress, H&M - £19.99; Priscilla Platform Leather Shoes, ASOS - £42.00; Watch, Casio - £20.00; Two-Tone Headband, Forever21 - £2.40; Neon Denim Jacket, Topshop - £58.00; Neon Trim Saddle Bag, New Look - £8.00.
TOTAL: £150.39

ULTIMATE:
Lucille Denim Mini Dress, Acne - £230; Shoes, Kurt Geiger - £105; Chronograph Watch, Nixon - £140; Crochet Knit Headband, Missoni - £60; Neon Biker Jacket, Christopher Kane - £770; Printed Vinyl and Leather Tote, Marni - £180.
TOTAL: £1,345

So, I'm interested to know, which Wimbledon-inspired outfit do you prefer? Are you happy with the high street or do you have richer tastes?

In other news it's my birthday today...I am 29! I can't believe it, where has the time gone?

Gems x

THE ULTIMATE & THE REALISTIC - APRIL 2012

With any spare five minutes that I have, I will be browsing the internet checking out all the latest fashions. I would liken it to a yo-yo dieter longingly browsing the bakery, or a pyromaniac in a match factory - the ultimate tease and temptation. However, every now and then I come across a little gem that isn't way out of my price range, and that I wouldn't be to afraid to wear - the new attainable and realistic loves of my life.

So without further ado, I share with you all the things I have been drooling over this month...maybe get a bib ready :)

Ultimate Wish List - April 2012

1. Holly Fulton Avalon Print Dress
2. Angel Jackson  Papilio Attatche
3. Charlotte Olympia Priscilla in Stripes
4. Acne Mape Leather Jacket
5. Linda Farrow Luxe Python Cats Eye Sunglasses
6. AG Highlight Blue Stilt Jean.

Realistic Wish List - April 2012

1. New Look Limited Edition Two Tone Dress
2. Romwe Skull Texture Black Clutch
3. Dune Donald High Vamp Peep Toe Shoes
4. H&M Leather Jacket
5. Romwe Oversized Round Sunglasses
6. Rare Printed Shirt
7. Topshop Moto Metallic Pewter Leigh Jeans
8. Firetrap Bella Floral Maxi Dress

What have you guys been lusting after this so far this month?
I hope everyone out there has a very Happy Easter - bring on the chocolate! Anyhoo, must dash off to get ready, going out for my sister's 30th birthday tonight. Have a fab weekend!

Gems x