131.____My take on the Liberty gift recommendations

Firstly may I apologise for the length of this post, as you can tell, there's a lot that I liked on the Liberty website, and this is just from looking through their 'gifts for her' and 'gifts for him' sections. From that, I'm reluctant to go through their website for a while, I know I'll be broke before I've even opened it! So here it is, the epic list of lovely gifts from Liberty.

Some gifts for the men in your life.

This is the Cool Coast Liberty Print World Atlas, £36.00. It's a great present for anyone (not only men - I know it was featured in the recommended mens section) that you know who love travelling, and I think it's adorable, I really want one!

I love this Vivienne Westwood Grey Striped Orb Scarf, it would look dapper on any man, plus is a really reasonable £65.00. 

I love this scarf too, and grey is a brilliant colour as it goes with a multitude of things, colours and patterns, not that many of the men I know do wear a lot of pattern. This is a beautiful Mid Edge Grey Striped Scarf from Lanvin, which is also really reasonable at £70.00.

This Malin + Goetz Mojito gift set was also in the mens section, although, I'm sure that I, like most ladies would use it too. The great thing about this label is that all of their ingredients are natural so you really know what you are getting. This set is a brilliant £22.00. (Space NK also stock Malin + Goetz)

I think that these are amazing, but unfortunately I can't see many of the men that I know actually wearing them, they are the Paul Smith Mini Striped Car Cufflinks, £60.00.

These two mugs are part of a the River Series by Snowden Flood, the top is the Tower Bridge Mug, whilst the bottom is the London Eye Mug, both are £13.50, and would make a brilliant gift for any men who drink hot drinks and have ever been to London.

This is the best gift I've seen, although it's highly unpractical and I can't afford it, I think it's wonderful. This is the Medium Leather Hippo Footstool, £495.00.

I love this, it's so personal, I could be tempted to buy this for The Boyfriend for our anniversary instead of Christmas, it's wooden, which has been laser cut, with the beautiful inscription. The 'One day will be used but only by you' Wooden Key by Rob Ryan £29.00.

These are the perfect gift for my dad, a complaint a couple of years ago about receiving no socks resorted in the following year receiving over 100 pairs from various people. These are stylish but still work compliant, Paul Smith Brown Multi Stripe Socks £15.00.

Gifts for the women in your life

Know anyone who loves writing? Or just likes pretty things to stick on their bedroom wall? This set of 20 Liberty postcards are the perfect stocking filler at £5.95.

Know any lovely ladies who like to travel or are away from home a lot through work? This Malin + Goetz set is a brilliant gift, it's an introduction for those who haven't used the brand before, and a set of their favourites for those who have, Essential Travel Kit £18.00.

These are the perfect gift for the ladies who love a bit of pampering, Liberty Lavender and Eucalyptus soap & body lotion are a little bit of luxury for £4.95 and £11.00 respectively.

I love this letter tray, it's so cute! The Things I Like letter tray by John Derian is unfortunately £85.00, if it was cheaper I would definitely buy one!

This Cream Waterloo Bridge Rectangular Cushion by Charlene Mullen is amazing, although I imagine it could be hard to place in a pre decorated room. It is lovely though, although the price tag isn't £175.00.

I think that this is my favourite thing that I've seen on the lists, it's a Love Crystal Dome Paperweight by John Derian, it'd be a perfect addition at any desk, and reminds the recipient that they are loved. £55.00.

This is great, Love is a Killer card holder by Paris House, in an ultra slim design holding 6 cards, this is a Liberty exclusive £70.00. 

I love this Comme des Garçons Black and White Polka Dot Leather Purse, it's very chic and the perfect gift for a friend who has everything, £100.00.

Know someone who's always late? Who never knows when your birthday is? Or a meticulous diary keeper? This Miu Miu Purple Leather Organiser is beautiful, they will feel very sophisticated when taking this out to take down a lunch date. Make someone feel special, £215.00.

I love this Marc by Marc Jacobs Burgundy Classic Percy Cross-Body Bag, it's gorgeous plus a very practical size, stopping sore shoulders! It's really reasonably priced at £175.00.  

I love this Liberty Shopper Tote, which features the iconic store front, a perfect gift for any lady in your life at £14.95.

This is a gorgeous Marc by Marc Jacobs Green Leather Sophie Satchell which is lovely but expensive at £495.00, regardless of the hefty price tag I love it, although I have to say that this is only a gift to buy a girlfriend/fiancee/wife, the price tag can't really justify anything else.

As you can probably tell, I love shoes, and the various Manolo Blahnik collaborations are wonderful and have made me very excited and very willing to spend my money! The Manolo Blahnik New Shoes by Thames and Hudson £24.50, the gorgeous tote bag is Manolo Blahnik for Liberty £25.00, the Pocket Shoe Repeat Address Book is also Manolo Blahnik for Liberty & is £32.00. The Winter Shoes Fabric Covered Notebook is £32.00 and the Thames & Hudson book of Manolo Blahnik drawings is £9.95. Take your pick of these for any shoe lovers that you know.

This Marc Jacobs Gingham Make Up Pouch, is brilliant, it's affordable designer, allowing everyone to have a little piece of that world. It's very versatile, it could be used as a pouch or pencil case instead, although £50.00 is a lot for a pencil case!

All images from Liberty, happy shopping!

74.____My Net-A-Porter A/W Wishlist

I've had a brilliant time putting this post together, I love net-a-porter,  although my funds are severely lacking, especially as I went a bit mad on Isabella Oliver's 365 Collection the other day as there was 33% off the new season collection!

Here's what I wish I could afford, and if money was no object and I was no longer a mere student I would definitely splash out on.

The Mulberry Alexa bag, aptly named after the ever stylish Alexa Chung, I love this bag and have lusted after it ever since it was released. The bag does come in two sizes and various colours, but the one above is my favourite, if any one was thinking of buying me one, it'd be that exact one please! It's £695.00 a bargain!

I highly doubt that this Alexander McQueen dress would suit me, I'd have to try it on, but it's not as though I could waltz into Harvey Nics or Harrods and point at that dress and say "That one please, I'll take it!" Unfortunately though, it is an amazing £1495.00!

This is a gorgeous Antik Batik wrap dress, which is a perfect LBD for those who want to stand out from the crowd. Definitely one to look into, which, compared to the Alexander McQueen is a steel at £395.00.

I saw this and just fell in love, I'm a complete travel-aholic, I just can't keep still for long, and this gorgeous satin travel kit from Lanvin seems perfect, although, highly impractical with it being satin it is fairly reasonable as far as Lanvin prices go at a mere £295.00.

                      

I love this Anya Hindmarch cases, they are perfect for any traveller and are so cute! They are fairly reasonably priced at £50.00 each, the gadgets case is a brilliant house for iPods and cameras, while the lips and eyes case makes a lovely make up bag.

These Alexander McQueen shoes are divine, I would treasure them, only wearing it when it's dry and for the very best of occasions, I simply adore them, the only downside is that they are £525.00.

This Marc Jacobs chiffon blouse is amazing, whether it's worn with jeans or a smart pencil skirt, it's a very versatile investment at £490.00.

These 7 for all mankind jeans are perfect to wear with the Marc Jacobs blouse or to wear for a girly lunch, they are a lovely cut, and my favourite shade of denim. They are fairly reasonably priced at £155.00.

              

Finally, the ultimate accessory of an Alexander McQueen laptop case, it's an amazing case, very stylish look, but unfortunately it's 16 inches whereas my laptop is only 13! It does save me £250!

All images & prices from www.netaporter.com

70.____Harvey Nic's we love you!

Harvey Nic's have made internet perusing a whole lot more interesting, including revealing their new ranges of cupcake and china, both of which I love!

Their Knightsbridge store have recently taken on Pudding Cook, creator of these gorgeous cupcakes.

The cakes which are £2.95 each are made by Rachel Nimenko, who is a former Chef de Partie at Edinburgh's Number One restaurant. If only they were dairy free! Might have to get The Boyfriend to sample one and report back when we go to London.

Harvey Nic's other new surprise is Blaue Blume China is magnificent and compliments their cupcakes brilliantly.

The wonderful Teacup & Saucer, I'm not a massive tea drinker but I could definitely be tempted by one of these.

What an amazing cake stand! Who wouldn't want a one?

The china is ranged between £15 and £128 which is a really reasonable price for such interesting pieces.

In other Harvey Nic's news, their new trends are amazing, and have already inspired a hole in my bank account!

I love the Erdem Adelpha Floral Dress, the Yves Saint Laurent pumps & the Lanvin choker.

The new minimalism trend is very chic and can be easily dressed up or down depending on whether it's teamed with jeans or heels.

I may splash out for the Marc by Marc Jacobs studs which are gorgeous, and the McQ scarf is definitely on my wishlist! It'd be perfect for our trip to Cornwall, it's more beach chic than English Riviera, but the glamour will be the same! Can't wait!

Images from http://www.harveynichols.com/

57.____Oh My, Oh Marc!

Marc Jacobs has done it again, he's wonderful, but this is stunning!

I wish I was a man so I could buy it... although, it is The Boyfriends birthday soon!

51.____Marc, My Hero

I completely and utterly love Marc Jacobs, especially Marc by Marc Jacobs...

I've fallen for his bags and shoes (not to mention the rest of the range!)

The Genius himself.

This is the Natasha bag, from www.net-a-porter.com at £290

I love the detail that goes into them, the plaque on the bag is wonderful -

Then of course, there is the Hillier Hobo Leather Bag which is beautiful, £350

I'm gutted I missed these shoes in the sale! They're gorgeous and so dainty!