I'm Moving

I've been keen to get back into blogging for quite a while but life/work etc. have gotten in the way (you know the drill). I'm determined to give it a real go again and make it a regular part of my life so I'm having a fresh start with a fresh blog and a new focus; for anyone that's interested I'll be blogging away at www.abeautyminute.com

Sue x

Spend vs Save

Had your eyes on Prada's unusual brogue/creeper hybrid ever since they walked down the SS'11 runway but found yourself yelping in fright at the £510 price tag? Well look no further than Topshop for a high-street friendly version of the shoes at a reasonable £60. Perfect teamed with ankle-graze skinny jeans, a crisp white shirt and a blazer for a modern twist on this Fall's teddy boy trend.

ACNE AW11

I really love how interchangeable Acne's AW11 collection is, ranging from luxury basic shirts to on-trend colour block skirts the collection is full of wardrobe staples perfect for the upcoming months and beyond. It's also nice to see that the coveted shearling jacket has made a reprisal and it slots in perfectly with the casual knit and jersey pieces. The collection is somewhat pricey, though not entirely unaffordable, and I think that the price-tag is completely justified when you take into consideration the quality and longevity of the pieces (I hate to use the term 'investment buy' here....). Acne is all about dressing fashionably without the fuss, just slip on one of their dresses and a pair of boots and you're good to go...an outlook on dressing I can definitely live by.

All images via Net-a-Porter

Fall for Shoes

I'm aware that I've dedicated far too much space of this blog chattering away about Topshop's Fall collection but I just couldn't resist posting about these shoes. My favourites in particular are the matte sequin chelsea boots, a copy of the rather pricey silver Giuseppe Zanotti pair. Although probably a bit too glam rock for most peoples tastes, I rather like the idea of them adding a bit of life to an all black or casual ensemble. Caroline, of Carolines Mode, demonstrates the look perfectly.

Images via carolinesmode

Outfit Of The Week

I have only just discovered Georgia of  Dora's Fur blog but I am completely in love with it already, she gives me a serious case of wardrobe envy! I love this outfit because it reminds of something that the Olsen's would likely wear in the warmer months and also because I was really coveting those Topshop boots which unfortunately sold out within a matter of hours! Check out Dora's Fur here: http://dorasfur.blogspot.com

Model of the Moment - Taylor Warren

As a fellow pale girl I have a lot of love for Taylor Warren, particularly for her sharp cheekbones and gloriously long mane! Follow her blog here: http://taylor-warren.blogspot.com

Hairspiration

Lauren Conrad, of The Hills fame, has added flashes of colour to her golden locks and I now have serious hair envy. I think this is a look which can easily go wrong (think 'My Little Pony') but the colour she used is only temporary which makes this a seriously fun look without the worry of any mane disasters in the long-term. The image is taken from Lauren's beauty website The Beauty Department which is actually full of very useful tips and how-to's!