FRIDAY'S FFFFOUND: BALLOONS

ffffound birthday balloons

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SUMMER ESPADRILLES

Espadrilles are a summer holiday classic.  The casual rope-soled cotton canvas shoes originate from the Pyrenees where they've been made since the 14th century.  Worn by men, women and kids across the years, they're a versatile, basic style staple in the warmer months.

black and white leather espadrilles

The two nicest I've seen for SS13 are slip-ons from Whistles, in monochrome snakeskin or leopard print and GAP's polka dot and black and cream animal print lace-ups.

polka dot and leopard print espadrilles

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TOM BINNS BLING

I'm always drawn to big statement jewellery, especially outfit-making pieces from my favourite brands like Mawi and Dannijo, so Tom Binns' work has caught my eye on more than one occasion.  The American jewellery designer, who worked with Vivienne Westwood in the 1980s, creates pieces with a tough, punky edge, often using spikes, studs, dark gunmetal and excessive layers of chains.

Tom Binns statement jewellery

This Electro Clash Nova Necklace, with its hand-painted rainbow jewels, black metal and sparkling Swarovski crystals, contrasts an OTT design with delicate materials in bright neon colours.  I also love the silver-plated barbed wire bracelet and girly pink Madame Dumont necklace.

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GEORGIA MAY JAGGER AND JOSH MCLELLAN

The new Autumn Winter 2013 campaign for French clothing brand Sisley features British model Georgia May Jagger and her fiancé musician Josh McLellan on a romantic getaway.

Georgia May Jagger from Sisley campaign

FRIDAY'S FFFFOUND: FERRIS WHEEL

incredible ferris wheel in the wild

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DHC SKINCARE

Let me introduce you to DHC, one of Japan's largest beauty brands, which has 25 years' experience in creating innovative skincare based on botanicals and is known for its olive oil-based skincare and beauty products.  I hadn't heard of it until recently and it's been a pleasure to discover.

DHC skincare products by natural Japanese beauty brand

PALE AND INTERESTING

I've been after a decorative globe for my home for yeeeears.  I've got plenty of maps but I haven't been able to decide on a globe; do you go down the very expensive antique route, for a purposefully garish, colourful modern one, a high contrast version in glossy black and white or a simplified, whitewashed one?  I'm quite taken with this pale globe from Laura Ashley...

vintage look new globe

Its neutral colours would fit in well with any living room or study and the faded, sun-bleached styling makes it look vintage but has the added benefit of geographical accuracy.

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THE MET BALL 2013

The Costume Institute Gala Benefit was a funny one this year.  Held in NYC last night, the theme was punk as the fashion elite turned up to celebrate the opening of the Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibition.

Kerry Washington Met Ball 2013
Kerry Washington looked divine in purple Vera Wang

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