If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man: Festive Food

I'm Embracing Christmas, the Time for Eating, with a Food-Themed Wishlist 

This is the first If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man wishlist I've done in a while, apologies for that. I will be back to writing one every Friday from now on.

As it is now December and we are closely approaching Christmas, this week's theme is one of the most important aspects of Christmas, food!

This is a collection of pricey food and food-related items that will have your mouth watering this festive season.

The Fancy Cakes

Aren't these cupcakes beautiful? The Marie Antoinette Collection Couture Cupcakes by Rosalind Miller Cakes come in a pack of six and are delicately decorated for a vintage theme.

When they're so pretty I don't much care what they look like, but they are supposed to be delicious too, they're Madagascan vanilla with buttercream and fondant.

They're delectable, but a pricey £48.

The Tea Dress

Not a normal tea dress, but a dress with actual tea-cups on it. The B+AB I.T Tea-Cup Print Dress from Selfridges is made from jersey, so it's warm and ideal for Christmas. The cute tea print is typically British, and I love the cut and the black and beige colour.

At £70 it's reasonably priced for a well-made garment, but still too much for me!

The Harrods Hamper

A Christmas hamper is a classic for the festive season, but Harrods always outdo the competitors. Called The Ultimate, this Harrods hamper has a fitting name as it is full of the most delicious, and expensive, drinks and food. Included is cognac, several wines, biscuits, cheese, meats and Christmas pudding. Faint-making.

A ridiculous £5,000!

The Fruit Necklace

I've included Alex Monroe's jewellery in a wishlist before. I love this man's jewellery, it's delicate yet full of character. I particularly like the Split Peach Necklace from Alex Monroe's new collection, Banquet. A fitting name for this wishlist. The detail is amazing and it's an unusual piece.

At £150 I can't afford it, but if anyone wants to get it for me for Christmas then I'd be very happy to accept it!

That's it for this week. Check back next Friday for more unaffordable goodness.

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If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man: Druzy Jewellery

This week's wishlist is made up of sparkly druzy (or drusy?) finds with a high price tag.

I'm not sure what the correct spelling is, I'll go with druzy for now.

Druzy jewellery is becoming popular, but it has been around for a number of years. Sometimes known as druse or quartz, druzy is a group of small crystals formed on and in rock, such as agate. It comes in lots of different colours, making it ideal for jewellery.

Here's a list of my top druzy finds.

The Druzy Earrings

Druzy You Rock My World Earrings by CHUPI - Not On The High Street

These Druzy You Rock My World Earrings by CHUPI are a classic example of druzy jewellery. Even when the druzy phase trend dies down, these babies will still be in style.

Druzy You Rock My World Earrings by CHUPI - Not On The High Street

I love the contrast of black stone with gold, and the tear drop design.

Price £69.

The Druzy Ring

Crazy Lace Agate Druzy Ring - Glenn Designs

Wearing this Crazy Lace Agate Druzy Ring from Glenn Designs, you'd know you had a piece of the natural world on your finger. It's carved from agate and features druzy crystals that formed within the cavities.

Crazy Lace Agate Druzy Ring - Glenn Designs

I love that you can see all the layers of the rock.

Price $180.

The Druzy Cuff

Jetta Druzy Cuff - Style Arrest

The chunky quality of druzy stones means they work well with cuffs. This Jetta Druzy Cuff from Style Arrest also includes zirconia and black onyx. The geometric shapes provide an Art Deco look.

Jetta Druzy Cuff - Style Arrest

This cuff would work well with the Druzy You Rock My World Earrings and a slinky black evening dress.

Price £70.65.

The Druzy Necklace

Titanium Druzy Necklace - Ebay

Now this is a necklace and a half! The Titanium Druzy Necklace is sold by silverrushstyle on ebay. It's a real statement piece that would be best shown off with a plain top or dress.

I love the colours in it and the almost Grecian style.

Titanium Druzy Necklace - Ebay

Price $179.50.

That's all for this week. Let me know if you've got any beloved druzy pieces.

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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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If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man: Alice Inspired

This week's (late) If I Were A Rich Woman post is inspired by my Alice in Wonderland Tattoo Trends post from earlier this week. So expect, rabbits, teacups and clocks galore.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - www.art.co.uk

I love the colours in this Alice's Adventures in Wonderland print, the teal and burgundy work well together. This would look very nice on my wall but at £99 it won't be there any time soon.

Next up, an Alice in Wonderland classic symbol, a pocket watch. I've wanted one for ages, I'm not really sure why as it's much easier to have one on your wrist, but there's something rather dapper about a pocket watch, especially this Gold Plated Mechanical Double Hunter Pocket Watch.

Gold Plated Mechanical Double Hunter Pocket Watch - www.pocketwatch.co.uk

I love that you can see the clock work, the watch is traditional with a surreal edge.

Gold Plated Mechanical Double Hunter Pocket Watch - www.pocketwatch.co.uk

£94.80, it's probably quite good for a watch but out of my league.


Teacup Tea Light Burners for a tea party, these would look lovely dotted around the garden.

Teacup Tea Light Burners - Not On The High Street

£14 quid each though, that's going to cost a lot of money to decorate my garden.
Surely there must be some DIY for this on Pinterest.

Teacup Tea Light Burners - Not On The High Street

Last but not least, and still in the tea party theme, is this lovely Alice's Teapot Necklace from By Emily.

Alice's Teapot Necklace - By Emily

I love the burnished metal and the dainty detail.

Alice's Teapot Necklace - By Emily

There's also a tiny silver door mouse hiding inside.

Alice's Teapot Necklace - By Emily

That Emily is one talented lady.

That's all for this week, hope you've enjoyed the Alice-themed items.

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If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man: All The Horses

Another Friday, another list of items I can't afford, but want in my life.

First up is this lovely GROTTO necklace from jewellery company Rosita Bonita.

Copyright Rosita Bonita

Though it looks like enameled metal or wood it is in fact leather. It's inspired by mermaid carnival exhibits from the 20th century.

Copyright Rosita Bonita

I love the seahorses and the matching shell earrings. £86 isn't unreasonable for a handcrafted piece of jewellery, but still off limits for me.

I wish I could while away an afternoon listening to songs on this Roberts Revival DAB/FM Digital radio from Very.

Roberts Revival Radio - Very

I know it works exactly the same as a normal radio and that at £199 it is a rip off as I can get a modern radio for a tenth of the price. But it's so pretty! And it's Leaf Green, not just plain green, leaf green.

From seahorses to rocking horses.

Vintage Wooden Rocking Horses - Nordic House

At first I thought they were a bit creepy, but they've grown on me and now I desperately want one in my home. It's like the magnetic wallpaper all over again; I don't have a child, I just want these things for myself. I love the traditional look and hand carved style of the horses. I also had a beloved rocking horse when I was younger called Alice, I think these guys are reminding me of her.

There's quite a lot of green in this week's items, this last one carrys on the theme.

Valentino Resort 2014 Collection

I have no idea how much this beautiful thing is but as it's from Valentino's Resort 2014 collection I suspect it's miles out of my price range. I like the contrast of the tight bodice with the long flowing skirt and the leafy pattern is to die for.

You'd think the model might look a bit more cheerful.

That's all for this week, tune in next Friday for more expensive goodies.

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If I Were A Rich (Wo)Man: 14/06/13

I've decided to make this a regular thing, tormenting myself with things I can't buy. I hope this doesn't destress you too much, and if you can afford these things then don't rub it in.

First up is this beautiful maxi dress from Asos, imaginatively called Maxi Dress in Floral Print with V Neck.

Floral Maxi Dress - Asos

I wasn't sure about this dress when I first saw it, I thought it smacked a bit of grandma's curtains, but maybe home furnishings are growing on me because I now love it. The fit looks flattering and I like the V neck with the split, it saves the print from being overkill. £60 isn't too bad really for a full length dress, but still, I've only pennies at the moment so this will remain a dream.
By the by, there are lots of lovely maxi dresses on Asos at the moment, very dangerous viewing.

Yael & Tal is a jewellery company I discovered on Boticca, another great site. They have delicate silver jewellery depicting people and scenes. I have fallen in love with this Reading necklace.

Reading Silver Necklace - Yael & Tal - Boticca

I's captured a perfect moment, plus the detail is fantastic. £52, hmmm, maybe one to add to the Christmas list.

Another dress, this time from Queen of Holloway.

1940s Green Wiggle Dress - Queen of Holloway

This site has a lot of handmade, vintage-style dresses. Most of them are a bit too pouffy for me, being more of the 50s era, but this wiggle dress is the complete opposite. Sexy yet full of class, at only £39.99 this is actually very reasonably priced and I am seriously considering splurging.

Finally, one for the home.

Vanity - Laura Spector Rustic Design

This is just amazing, it looks like it's grown straight from a tree. It's got fairy-tale style without being cutesy, I can imagine Arwin sitting at a dressing table like this. It's simply called Vanity, probably quite fitting, and is designed by Laura Spector. I think it's a one off piece so even if I had the money I wouldn't be able to get this exact one, but something similar. There is no price on the site, which is always a bad sign, I can only imagine what this beauty costs.

That's it for me, I hope these pieces have made your mouths water.
Have a happy Friday.

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If I Were a Rich (Wo)Man

Pinterest is a dangerous thing; it exposes us to a whole range of objects that we wouldn't usually notice but, once seen, we feel we have to own.

My funds are very low at the moment and, even though it is pay day, I'm living in my overdraft. But I've put together a little wishlist of the items that have caught my eye this week, that, if money were no problem, I would already have snapped up.

First up is this beautiful creation.

Erikson Beamon Embellished Silk Gown - Net-A-Porter

This luscious bottle-green dress has been created exclusively for Net-A-Porter, the so called discount site. I love the beaded sleeves and the 1920's cut but, at £3,440, it's ridiculously out of my price range. See if you can afford it here.


Next up, fabric designer Amy Butler has brought out her new Blue Imperial range of bags in collaboration with Kalencom.

Amy Butler for Kalencom - Blue Imperial Collection

Look at that happy cow with her many bags and her frankly bizarre shoes.

Anyway, if you haven't seen Amy Butler's fabrics they are a combination of feminine and psychedelic and are really rather beautiful. She's continued this in her new range. It has quite a few fashion and travel bags but I'm drawn to this one the most.

Marni Duffle Bag with Ribbon - Amy Butler for Kalencom

I love the print plus it's so big it could hold all my junk. Check out the rest of the collection here.


Before I get to my next one-day-buy I have a question; Why are beanbags so expensive? They're just foam and fabric but some of them are as pricey as a fully upholstered armchair. I should really attempt to make my own but that seems like far too much effort.
If you haven't guessed, my next item is a beanbag, actually a beanbag chair to be precise, much fancier.

Beanbag in Avinon 132-15 - Dekoria

At £60.99 this isn't the most expensive one I've seen but it's still too much for me. It's from a great site called Dekoria which sells fabrics and homewares. The fun thing about it is you can get the beanbag in any of the fabrics, and there are over 1,000 options! Waste an afternoon looking at them all here.

I can't torment myself for much longer so I'm just going to share one more thing; these lovely Miniature Amethyst and Geode Pendants by PLUME.

PLUME Miniature Amethyst and Geode Pendants - Decadorn

If I was the type to employ multiple exclamation marks, I'd use them to show how much I love these (!!!!) but I'm not so that's enough of that. I still would really like one of these necklaces though and am thinking of trying to persuade someone to buy me one as an early birthday present (three months early). There's also a host of other pretty sparkly things on the Decadorn site, see them here.

That's about as much as I can take. I may make this a regular thing, tormenting myself, so stop on by again.

Happy Friday!

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