TREND ALERT: GLOVE CLUTCHES

So I just thought I would start off letting you know that the Cognitive Behavior Therapy is going well. I had my first in person appointment yesterday at Newcastle Talking Therapies and yes it is hard seeing what you do to yourself and the cycles you get caught up in, but I am really starting to believe that knowing is the way to break the pattern. I love life, but I know that there is s much more I could get out of it if I sorted my issues with anxiety, so I'm ready for the journey...nervous but ready.

So anyway back to the whole fashion thing. I have noticed that a new trend appears to be emerging - the knuckleduster clutch, made famous by Alexander McQueen and replicated extensively, has seemingly evolved into the gorgeous 'Glove Clutch'. Simply put instead of a handle or wrist strap, you grip onto your clutch via a fingerless glove that is attached. Amazing.

'How I Met Your Mother' (God awful show, I know) star Cobie Smulders recently rocked the £2,200 Perrin Paris version an that had me lusting after one of my own.

How I Met Your Mother star Cobie Smulders (Getty Images)

A few years ago Alexander McQueen released a range of glove clutches that were to die for and I am still waiting for copies to hit the high street, so if anyone has seen any fab glove clutches anywhere please let me know.

Those fab Alexander McQueen Glove Clutches

I had been eying the fabulous leather glove bag from Maison Martin Margiela for H&M, but slept in on the day of release and they were sold out by the time I fell out of bed. So my search continues.

Maison Martin Margiela for H&M

So has anyone bought any enviable bags recently...I need to live vicariously through others since I am so poor :)

Gems x

IS IT THE '90S?

I am loving all the 90's-inspired grunge fashion that is hitting the high street - think washed out khaki's, ripped denim, camo-prints, over-sized shirts and leggings a-plenty. I dived right into the trend (when I had money obviously) and picked up some charcoal grey, leather panel leggings and an over-sized white shirt from H&M and I just love them.

I wore the comfy combo, when I headed to the flicks last week to see 'Life of Pi', which is a movie I would recommend everyone to see - it's joyful, heartbreaking, beautiful, exciting and just wonderful. Ang Lee has done a wonderful job and the young lead, Suraj Sharma has a very bright future ahead of him, he is a star.

Shirt, H&M - Same Here.
Leggings, H&M - Same Here.
Creepers, Tribeca Shoes.
Collar Necklace, Christmas Gift.

What do you guys think of the '90's grunge fashions that are everywhere at the moment? 

I hope everyone is wrapped up warm, this weather is ridiculous I might have to go and work under the duvet.

Stay warm peeps!

Gems x

ALICE BY TEMPERLEY - PRE SPRING/SUMMER 2012

I'm an impatient girl - I hate waiting in queues, I hate waiting for the next installment of my favourite TV show, and I hate waiting for someone to get out the damn bathroom when I need the toilet! I do like to know what's coming - what movie is set to be the next blockbuster hit, what is the next breakthrough beauty product and of course what is going to be hitting the shelves as the next big fashion trend.

So I am loving that some fashion houses are releasing previews of their Pre-Spring/Summer 2013 collections - gives that little insight in what could be filling out wardrobes a year from now. My favourite collection so far comes from  Alice by Temperley, the sister brand of Temperley London founded in 2012 and aimed at a wider demographic with it's easy-to-wear pieces and lower price point. Like its designer sister, Alice by Temperley has a loyal celebrity following, which includes Beyonce, Daisy Lowe, Amber Le Bon and Rihanna.


Here are some of my favourite looks from the Alice by Temperley Pre-Spring/Summer 2012 Collection...

My favourite look has to be the monochrome tunic with the skinny leather trousers, it is such a classic and stylish look that will see you from season to season and will fit any occasion - I am completely in love. The delicate lace, intricate embroidery and geometric tribal prints are also pretty stunning and the silhouettes are so elegant and feminine without being too overly girly.
Photographs courtesy from Glamour.com

What are your favourite looks from the collection? Come on don't me shy :)

By the way my guest post for Country Girl Does Norfolk is live now, so please check it out here.

And finally before I go, don't forget to enter my Very First Giveaway, that is open internationally!

Have a smashing weekend everyone!

Gems x