126.____V & A Series Fashion & Accessories

Part two of my V & A series, Fashion & Accessories, there's a lot gorgeous pieces in this section, and they are mostly really reasonably priced. These too would make brilliant Christmas presents, and are also on my ever growing wishlist!

This is the Green Spot Sunglasses Case adapted from a fabric designed by Joyce Badrocke for Horrockses Fashions in the 1950s, which I could really do with as I don't have a case for my beautiful bargain Oscar De La Renta sunglasses. £14.00

Kimono laptop skin for a 13" laptop, I really like this but I'd be worried to stick it on my baby, so it's staying in the maybe pile. £22.00

This though, I do love, the Kimono iPhone Case, which coincidentally would fit my phone and make a cultured change from the bright pink case that's on it now. £12.00

These are what sparked this series of posts, Jazzabelle's Diary tweeted about these cute labels, which can be sewn into clothes, I'd love to do this but I'm an awful sewer and I like my clothes too much to massacre them! £5.00

The perfect stocking filler for someone you're not quite sure what to buy, this cute heart shaped keyring, £8.00

For the 'cool' man in your life, this adorable air mail themed wallet, £15.00

I absolutely love this headband, I just wish it wasn't red as it wouldn't show up in my hair! £12.00

My nickname used to be strawberry smoothy so I love anything with a strawberry on, and this purse is perfect if not slightly impractical, £6.00

I'd love to have this handy reference book, 'The Dictionary of Dress' full of pictures and interesting things to read! £25.00

These are adorable and I really want them! They're £2.50

Jazzabelle's Diary also tweeted about this gorgeous notebook, which has also gone straight to the top of my list, all I need to do now is meet her so I can put her in it! £9.00

I love this scarf, it has the London Skyline on it, I'd love to own it, but I think I'll have to wait as it's £150.00!

I think this News Clutch Bag is amazing and would go perfectly with a LBD, I just have to find an LBD now! £45.00

As you may have read I also have a penchant for Union Jacks, and this scarf is a gorgeous understated version of them; £30.00

This is the Blackberry version of the iPhone skin, and part of me does prefer the colours of this one, although, alas it won't fit on my phone, but it would go perfectly on my flatmates BB. £12.00

I've been looking for a new laptop case/bag which is a little more jazzy than my dull khaki green one, plus it fits my little 13" MacBook, hopefully I'll invest in it soon! £15.00

Once again all images are from the V & A shop website & all products are available to buy here

125._____V&A Series - Books

After my trip to the V&A in September and with a bit of inspiration from Jazzabelle's Diary I decided to raid through their online shop & post my favourite things from it. It's an amazing shop, with gifts for everyone you can possibly imagine, plus so many beautiful things I'd love to own that are getting permanently superglued onto my wishlist until I can afford them or santa decides to help.

All of these books would look great on a coffee table and I really hope to add them to my collection one day, shows a bit of culture, and lets The Boyfriend understand what I'm babbling about!

Not technically a book, but I'm a huge fan of penguin classics and this set of 100 postcards features iconic book covers from their huge range of books. On sale for £14.99

Scott Schuman is a genius, a simple people spotter who found fashion under his nose in New York, documenting it in his book and website, selling at £19.99

Having visited the Alhambra in Granada, Spain, the architecture and art is beautiful and this book is the perfect reminder of a great time. £30.00

I actually own this book after visiting the brilliant Grace Kelly exhibition in September, its a great book that tells the story of Grace Kelly as well as including photos of her in her most iconic outfits. £19.99

I'd love to read this, purely out of curiosity and a love of fashion, £24.99

Kenzo recently celebrated 40 years in fashion, and this book is the perfect accompaniment to find out more about the fashion house, £48.00

This catalogue features highlights from the Royal College of Art's fashion show, a great way to see the new talent and learn the names to keep an eye on, £5.00

I love the Keep Calm and Carry On posters, I have a great vintage war poster at home, I love them because they don't mean to be funny or amusing and were made with a serious point to get across. This is a book of stellar advice to get you through the hard times, £4.99

I also love Leonardo Da Vinci, his talent never ceases to amaze me, he was a master of so many things that I couldn't even begin to attempt. I'd love to read this book, and find out more about this incredibly intelligent man, £35.00

This lady is amazing. She's from the midlands like me, and is a redhead so I have a sort of affinity there, although I doubt that it will get me a discount anytime soon! I would like to own this book though, after seeing and reading numerous things about this remarkable lady, I'd like to know more. £19.99

I love spying into other people's lives and this book is the perfect way to find out various 'big names' favourite dresses and a sneaky look into their wardrobes. £29.50

I love Grace Kelly, she was such a glamorous and dignified lady, this book documents her life in Hollywood, £8.99

Dior. There's not a lot of words to describe the fashion house that don't include, inspired, sublime, amazing etc, this book tells the story of Christian Dior and his baby £19.99

I thought I'd throw this one in for The Boyfriend, and for Little Brother, so I can keep them both on the fashionable road, and I'd like to know more about mens fashion as I don't seem to make as much of an effort on that front as I do with women's. £9.99

All books available here, where the images are from.