♥ 5 Things

It's been a mixed bag this week of fashion week prep, uni prep, poring over Vogue.com to see photos from the New York shows, apartment renovations and working at Coach - because even fashionistas have to pay the bills.

These are just a few things that have made me smile.

My new Moleskine diary

- complete with little reminder stickers and "Reward" note at the front.

The Philosophy by Alberta Ferretti show

- everything was just so beautiful and feminine (apart from the deliciously tailored tuxedo jackets)

The best of the rest

Oscar De La Renta
Reminds me of a Chanel skirt suit. I love the Tweed colour combination and billowing pussy-bow blouse.

Marchesa
Just stunning. I can't even imagine what went into the creation of this dress. So many things to mention but my favourites are the layering and detail over the bust and nearly invisible fabric over the shoulders.

Marc by Marc Jacobs
Makes a statement with the colour and 50s style. The extra fabric on the waist reminds me of a little girls swimming costume.

Juan Carlos Obando

I love the monochrome and leather combination and clever use of knotting fabric.

All catwalk photos courtesy of Vogue.com

Strawberries and Cream

After lunch today, in the spirit of Wimbledon and this warm weather we are having, I indulged myself and had fresh strawberries and raspberries with double cream and honey. With that in mind, I had a browse through some of the S/S 12 Cruise/Resort collections and picked out a few strawberry and cream hued pieces.

Marchesa. Beautiful pleating, sumptuous colour, perfect for a wedding or garden party.

Valentino. I'm a bit of a sucker for bows so I fell in love with the detail on the back of this dress. I'd wear it bare foot for long walks on the beach or with strappy sandals to lunch with friends.

Mulberry. Structured enough for the office worn with simple courts but fun with the little socks for evening. If it gets a little chilly, make like a fifties house wife and throw a cardigan over your shoulders.

Alberta Ferretti. A tailored suit is a must for any woman's wardrobe and this one is bang on trend with the cropped trouser and textured jacket.

Erdem. Lace, tick. Fitted shape, tick. Stand-out colour, tick. What more could you want for a dinner date on a balmy evening?

Temperley. This outfit could be worn time and again mix and matched with the rest of your wardrobe. The trousers can be worn with thin knit sweaters, simple t-shirts and neutral coloured blouses and shirts. The delicate blouse would look equally good with a high-waisted skirt or jeans on the weekend.