If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man: Old Hollywood Glamour

Ginger Rogers

This week's wishlist is based on old Hollywood glamour.

Why? Why the hell not? Sometimes we need a bit of glamour in our lives and the ladies of the Golden Age of Hollywood, like Ginger Rogers up there, did it properly.

The Dress

Giselle Dress from Ghost

Slinky and sexy yet classic, this Giselle Dress from Ghost is just beautiful.

Giselle Dress from Ghost

I love the side buttons and the sleeves. Plus it has an unexpected open back.

Giselle Dress from Ghost

It's dye-to-order so there are several colour options, the emerald is my favourite.

£195.

The Bag

Calli Cut-Out Clutch Bag from Coast

You've got to have a clutch bag if you're doing Hollywood glamour. I like this double layered Calli Cut-Out Bag from Coast, simple yet interesting.

Calli Cut-Out Clutch Bag from Coast

£50

The Necklace

Gold Filled Silver Flower Pearl Necklace by Neha

Pearls are a statement Hollywood look, especially when combined with a detailed clasp. This Gold Filled Silver Flower Pearl Necklace by Neha from Boticca is a classic example.

Gold Filled Silver Flower Pearl Necklace by Neha

The layers and the gold and white really work together. £384 though, way out of my budget.

The Shoes

Mae West shoes by Charlotte Olympia

God, I love these Mae West shoes by Charlotte Olympia. They feature an image of the Hollywood siren herself.

Mae West

Mae West shoes by Charlotte Olympia

I'm not usually one to go gooey over footwear but this side view is divine.

Mae West shoes by Charlotte Olympia

They're £795 a pair though, almost two months rent. Are shoes worth becoming homeless for? Maybe.

Mae West shoes by Charlotte Olympia

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Free People August Collection

I love Free People clothing so much it hurts. They've just brought out their August collection and it is as beautifully bohemian as ever.

Cross Stitch My Heart Slip - Free People

There's the usual hippy feel, but there also seems to be an added biker element, with leather jackets and boots. Plus, a bit of plaid sneaks in early for the winter.

Check out more loveliness below.

Kanako Print Maxi - Free People

Military Vegan Leather Jacket - Free People 

Commemorative Bell Sleeve Dress - Free People

Devout Metal Harness Boot - Free People

Plaid Cocoon Wool Coat - Free People

FP New Romantics Leather Sleeve Biker Jacket - Free People

I want it all, but particularly this FP New Romantics Field Day Dress.

FP New Romantics Field Day Dress - Free People

So pretty but so expensive!

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Liberty Print Nike Trainers, Yay or Nay?

If you're a big Pinterest user you'll probably know about this already, but if not, I'll fill you in. The two power houses of Liberty and Nike have combined forces to bring you the Nike X Liberty range of trainers (original name yes?). Not two companies you'd usually think to put together. They've brought out three styles, the Blazer Mid, Roshe Run and the iconic Air Max.

I've been looking at these all day and I still can't decide if they're beautiful or deadly pretentious. Let's face it, they're probably both. I'm not a big sportswear fan but generally when you think of sporting items you think of Nike, the well known tick is a sign of approval. Similarly, whether you're a fabric fiend or not, Liberty is arguably the most famous haberdashery in the world and the prints are instantly recognisable.No matter how much I tell myself that the fabrics are overrated, that there are much cheaper versions just as good, it's not true, they really are faint-making.

Lodden C Tana Lawn

And have you been in the Liberty shop? It's so beautiful it's ridiculous and history just seems to seep from the walls.

So, thinking about it, I would rather like a pair, preferably the blue Capel Liberty Print Roshe Run ones.

Capel Liberty Print Roshe Run Trainers

But the main thing that puts me off is that I just know they are going to become the staple footwear of Yummy Mummies everywhere, the item of choice for when they take their Labradoodles for a mud free walk. Many pairs will also be purchased by Frumpy Mummies who are desperately trying to keep up with the Yummies. I just can't face being part of that club yet (in large part due to the fact that I am not a Mummy).

Did I say that was the main reason for me not wanting a pair? I forgot the not so small problem of the price. Maybe Yummies have £145 to spend on trainers but this impoverished journalist doesn't.

Still, I keep finding myself looking at them, so maybe there's a bit of Yummy in me waiting to get out.

Check them out on Liberty's site.