La Petite Weekly Wish List

La Petite Weekly Wish List, June 29th

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1) Whistles Wild Meadow Print Top, £85, click here to buy
2) J Brand 811 Mid Rise Skinny Jeans, reduced from £205 to £103 at Matches, click here to buy
3) Kurt Geiger Gemma Wedges, £220, click here to buy
4) Calzedonia Blue Paisley Bikini Top, £20, click here to buy
5) Calzedonia Blue Pasiley Bottoms, £15, click here to buy
6) Lily and Lionel Jolie Blue and Aubergine Scarf, reduced from £99 to £70, click here to buy
7) Anya Hindmarch Valerie Clutch, reduced from £250 to £150 at Net-a-Porter, click here to buy
8) Marc by Marc Jacobs Hot to Trot Bag, £350 at Selfridges, click here to buy
9) Aldo Rise Libertine Baughan T Bar Sandals, £125 at Selfridges, click here to buy
10) Boutique by Jaeger Olivia Button Breton Dress, £99, click here to buy

Another week, another selection of sartorial delights I just can’t keep my eyes, hands and wallet off. Actually I’ve been pretty restrained of late, shopping wise. But this has been more due to lack of free time and funds rather than my developing any kind of real self control. It’s also that strange between-season period as the pre fall stock is starting to arrive in stores at exactly the same time Summer decides to arrive in London and while this season’s togs seem ever-so-slightly passé, the idea of going anywhere near a fair isle knit makes me want to cry. Well, luckily I managed to scrape together a few pieces so delectable they’re still worth splashing out on regardless of the weather, season or possibility of impending bankruptcy. Happy shopping!

Love Ella. X

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Ella Catliff in Shopping 3 Comments

La Petite Weekly Wish List: Summer Sale Edition

1) Chinti & Parker Pocket Front Cashmere Sweater, reduced from £300 to £210 at Matches, click here to buy.
2) Diane Von Furstenberg Clyde Skirt, reduced from £266 to £186 at Matches, click here to buy
3) Nicholas Kirkwood Neon Lace Sandals, reduced from £656.67 to £394 at FarFetch.com, click here to buy.
4) Alexander Wang Marion Bag, reduced from £565 to £462 at FarFetch.com, click here to buy.
5) Meadham Kirchoff ‘Kitty’ Silk Clutch, reduced from £415 to £250 at Browns, click here to buy.
7) Christopher Kane Splice & Fold Jacket, reduced from £2200 to £1320 at Matches, click here to buy.
8) Peter Pilotto Stamp Print Dress, reduced from £485 to £339.50 at Net-a-Porter, click here to buy
9) Mulberry Harriet Satchel, reduced from £850 to £595, click here to buy.
10) Camilla Skovgaard Leather & Lizard Effect Sandals, reduced from £335 to £231 at Net-a-Porter. Click here to buy.

Strictly speaking, I’m not a hardcore sales shopper. The idea of fighting tooth and nail for the last pastel blouse in Topshop only to discover that it’s the wrong size is not my idea of a fun Saturday morning. Plus, it’s pretty likely that the little something you found on the sale rale and picked up for a fiver will be unwearably dated in a few weeks time. But when it comes to buying bank breakingly expensive and most importantly, classic designer items, I worship at the altar of end-of-season price reductions. This is especially the case when it comes to the summer sales. In London we’re lucky to have had more than half an hour of sunshine by the time June arrives so there is still plenty of “summer” time left during which we can wear, or at least fantasise about wearing, broderie anglaise and skimpy sundresses. While you might be able to pick up a few investment pieces in January, most of the stock on sale isn’t all that attractive. I mean, do YOU fancy buying more knitwear after months and months of gloom!?

Love Ella. X

Ps) Just realised I went straight from 5 to 7, must have just been in too much of a hurry to finish this post and get shopping!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Ella Catliff in Shopping 1 Comment

La Petite Weekly Wish List, June 1st

1) Carven Printed Dress, £370 at FarFetch.com, click here to buy
2) Miu Miu Printed Sandals, £105 at THE OUTNET.COM, click here to buy
3) Ahilya English Lace Lavender Bag Set, £49, click here to buy
4) Anne Bowes Jewellery Handbag Charm Necklace, £73 at My Flash Trash, click here to buy
5) Whistles Summer Stripe Bikini Top, £35, click here to buy
6) Whistles Summer Stripe Bikini Bottoms, £35, click here to buy
7) Miu Miu Cross Front Sandals, £364 at FarFetch.com, click here to buy
8) Markus Lupfer Lace Top, £379 at FarFetch.com, click here to buy
9) Whistles Laser Cut Leather Skirt, £250, click here to buy

As you may have gathered from this weeks’ posts, I’m supremely over excited about the Diamond Jubilee… Then again, who isn’t? In between all the eating, drinking and general merrymaking I’m definitely hoping to get a bit of shopping done at some point. Here’s what I’m coveting this week.

Happy Jubileekend!

Love Ella. X

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Ella Catliff in Shopping Leave a comment

La Petite Weekly Wish List, May 25th

1) Wildfox Drama Queen Tee, £34 at AlexandAlexa.com, click here to buy
2) J Brand Low-Rise Shorts, £127.83 at Bloomingdale’s UK, click here to buy
3) Superga 2750 Cotu Classic in Pastel Green, £40.95 at Zappos.com, click here to buy
4) Diane Von Furstenberg Large Beach Tote Bag, £74 at Matches, click here to buy
5) Milly Santorini Poppy Print Bikini Top, £96 at Net-a-Porter, click here to buy
6) Milly Santorini Poppy Print Bikini Bottoms, £96 at Net-a-Porter, click here to buy
7) Lily and Lionel Yellow Leopard Print Scarf, £100 at Liberty London, click here to buy
8) Diane Von Furstenberg Turquoise Tonda Clutch, £263 at Matches, click here to buy
9) Charlotte Olympia Miranda Mermaid Print Wedges, £575 at Matches, click here to buy
10) Holly Fulton Coral Print Flapper Dress, £538 at Matches, click here to buy

At long, long last Summer appears to have arrived in London and as a result the past few days have flown by in an over excited blur of too little sleep, too many cocktails and a whole lot of floral prints. I give it approximately 3 more days before I start whingeing about overheating on the tube and getting my French Soles all sweaty (don’t pretend this doesn’t happen to you) but for now, it’s beyond lovely. Plus, it means that this week’s wish list is infinitely more relevant because it’s actually hot enough to wear these seasonal treats!

Love Ella. X

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Ella Catliff in Shopping 4 Comments

La Petite Weekly Wish List, May 4th

J Brand, Prada, Miu Miu, Moschino, 3.1 Phillip Lim, SS12

1) Moschino Cheap and Chic Faux Pearl embellished cardigan, £270 at Net-a-Porter, click here to buy
2) J Brand Shocking Pink Skinnies, £205 at Donna Ida, click here to buy
3) Pretty Ballerinas Klee Turquoise Ballet Pumps, £110, click here to buy
4) Anne Bowes Jewellery Palm Tree Necklace, £150 at My Flash Trash, click here to buy
5) Prada Butterfly Frame Sunglasses, £215 at Net-a-porter, click here to buy
6) Lulu Guinness Aqua Snakeskin Fifi Clutch, £325, click here to buy
7) 3.1 Phillip Lim Lark Tote, £533.75 at ShopBop, click here to buy
8) Miu Miu Snake Effect Wedges, £400 at Net-a-Porter, click here to buy
9) Alice + Olivia Alissa Floral Print Silk Dress, £325 at Net-a-Porter, click here to buy

Another week, another wish list… You’d have thought I might have grown tired of browsing the SS12 collections by now but somehow, I haven’t. Maybe it’s because the weather’s been so dire I’m still yet to actually wear any of my new season purchases, or maybe it’s thanks to those crafty brands continually releasing more sartorial treats. Most likely it’s just a sign of my shopping addiction, but with tropical brights and punchy prints galore up for grabs, can you really blame me?

Love Ella. x

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Ella Catliff in Shopping 3 Comments
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