So here we are – Wanted Wednesday #2.
There may have been some controversy over WW #1 – specifically around the segment launching with a cuff and not my poison. Namely, shoes.
Fear not my friends – for this weeks wanted item is SHOES!
Christian Louboutin perfection – the Pigalle Spikes in Grenadine.
Pink, spiked and a 12cm (approx. 5 inch) heel.
Summertime should not preclude you from wearing black.
Au contraire – you just need to make it feel more summery with some florals, or a splash of colour!
My favourite colour this season has to be anything in the coral family. I am finding myself drawn to anything coral spotted on the rack.
So pretty and feminine.
So here is my version of a summertime “black” outfit.
Love this Alex Perry top with a beautiful big floral pattern, an interesting vest-like shape at the top and flattering pleats.
Loving the hair donut!!
So quick, easy and elegant.
Nail colour by Essie – Haute As Hello
The detail on this bag is gorgeous – from the multi coloured panels, to the DVF kiss!
Floral top – Alex Perry
Skirt – Loft
Shoes – Christian Louboutin En Passant
Bag – DVF
Nail Polish – Haute As Hello by Essie
Hair donut – here
Enjoying my summer – hope you are too!
|Ev xo
Forget the LBD (ok jokes) – but, what about the LITTLE BLACK SHORTS?
I love them in spring, I love them in summer.
I love them casual, i love them dressy.
I love them on The Hart Of Dixie and the resulting disruption they cause to the town of Bluebell.
This past Sunday, I channeled my inner Zoe Hart and took my favourite little black shorts out to Brooklyn.
Teamed up with a summery colour blocked tank – and my new Manolo Blahniks (their first excursion!!)
Brooklyn Bridget Park – view of Manhattan Bridge
Brooklyn Bridget Park – view of Brooklyn Bridge & lower Manhattan
Colour block top (similar here)
Shorts – Loft (similar here)
Pumps – Manolo Blahnik Kandita-Mod Sandal
While some perceive them to be casual, I disagree and believe you can make the little black short a dressy statement.
Bring out the legs for summer.
|Ev xo
I have been patiently (well mostly) waiting for the weather to be warm enough for me to rip the price tag off with glee and skip outside!!
Bewitched by this colour.
Infatuated with my new little blue jacket.
Casual lunch, shopping, work…it is just so versatile and fun.
My little blue jacket – Vince Camuto (Rough & Refined in Emperor Blue)
Black BCBGMaxazria skirt.
Black & Blue
The complete look!
Blue stockings – CRAZY!
Coloured fishnets don’t have to be goth or fancy dress – similar here.
Ralph Lauren ankle boots to complete the black & blue outfit.
Make up to finish the look.
Add a pop of colour to your make up also!
MAC Eye Shadow Frost (Deep Truth), Chanel Lip Gloss (Levres Scintillantes Glossimer (#02 Brilliance), Chanel Nail Colour in #561 Suspicious & #455 Lotus Rouge.
Michael Kors – Large Hamilton Tote
Don’t stop at the jacket – add some blue to the eye’s too!
Here’s to being blue (well clothing-wise that is!!)
|Ev xo
I was determined that the flu would not get me down.
Loaded with DayQuil and a tonne of foundation I was off to date night.
Whenever in doubt (or feeling awful)… black is always best!
Therefore, out came the LBD.
Mixed with some subtle splashes of gold (and a jewel on the shoe) for colour.
Last but not least, a fun manicure.
Everything is better after a touch of pampering.
I am generally very boring with my colour choice (OPI Big Apple Red every time).
This time I stepped out of the comfort zone and went with a deep purple (OPI Vant to bite my neck) and a glitter feature nail.
Loving the feature nail as it let’s you have some fun, without having to commit to a full hand of glitter.
Love the see through arms – adding that something special to a simple LBD.
SABA trench coat (and freezing legs – is it spring yet????)
The outfit – black with black!
Jimmy Choo clutch with gold hardware and tassels.
Love these Jimmy Choo pumps with some gold and a jewel for colour.
Enjoying the city – even when sick!
|Ev xo
St. Parick’s day doesn’t need to be filled just with tacky green accessories – and leave you questioning if you can ever wear green. There are plenty of beautiful, fashionable items to adorn for the festivities.
Some green-spiration for the Irish in all of us!
MCQ ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Studded pointed leather pumps
Christian Louboutin-Daffodile Pumps
MULBERRY
Flower Mini leather shoulder bag
MICHAEL KORS
Stretch-wool crepe dress
MARC by Marc Jacobs
Globetrotter Calamity Rei Satchel Bag, Green
Lauren Jeans Co. Jeans, Modern Straight-Leg Ankle, Grass Green Wash
Happy St. Patricks Day (Lá Fhéile Pádraig) !!
|Ev xo
Not going to lie – I do love a gift.
Not going to lie – I do like to help my husband with subtle hints each year to make his shopping trip quick and painless.
Subtle hints usually include magazines left open with wanted item circled and links to my birthday wish-list pinterest board.
Or the best approach, really, is just to email the want list with links directly to purchase source!!
And it is that time again – the week of my birthday!
Although I do like to make it a month long celebration.
This year I thought I would add a blog post to my “subtle” hints to the perfect present purchase for my husband!
Louis Vuitton Sobe Clutch!
kate spade | COLORBLOCKED BLANCHE DRESS
Miu Miu Handbags • Top Handle Bags
Helmut Lang leather pants
Hermès Purple – H Bracelet
Henri Bendel, Deco-Bow Bangle
pigalle plato 120mm black rose matador patent leather
Prada • Woman • Handbags • Top Handle
More on http://pinterest.com/ewelinajones/birthday-wish-list/
May every gift delight.
|Ev xo
P.S Can we talk about the new Karl watch that is coming – obsessed!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Valentine’s Day.
May your entire year (not just this day) be filled with love, and SHOES!
Here are just a few that made my heart skip a beat…
We all want to look better than we do when we come off a flight.
We all want to be comfortable in the way too small, uncomfortable chairs.
We all want to have a handy place to safely hold our passport/boarding pass, wallet, iPhone and lip gloss.
We all need a cross body bag.
While I have never been a huge fan previously – I recently invested in one (credit to the Black Friday sales!!).
Having just traveled with my new purchase to Europe, I must say it was a great investment.
This DKNY cross body bag was not bulky but big enough to comfortably hold your essentials.
Loving that it leaves your hands free and is zipped so nothing falls out.
Overall a great traveling companion.
Next I just need to work on convincing my CFO (aka husband) that Louis Vuitton luggage IS worth it…
|Ev xo
Although I was not going to go to the Black Friday sales post Thanksgiving…. they seemed to be calling my name.
Taunting me. Encouraging me.
Especially Bloomingdales. I mean I am practically next door to it. If the crowds are really that bad, I’ll just leave. Right?
Well, to my delight, it was near empty upon my early arrival (the early rising of children being a blessing on this day).
I had a goal, I had a purpose.
Shoes.
Black boots to be more specific. Practical winter boots that will be wearable in the NY weather.
Cole Haan Boots
Mission accomplished.
They could be worn in a NYC winter, however were still pretty with at least a small heel, and worked with jeans or a skirt.
Now for every practical pair of shoes, every girl needs a pretty pair of shoes.
And pretty is what I found.
Enzo Angiolini
Enzo Angiolini
Enzo Angiolini
Enzo Angiolini
Sparkly and fun. These are sure to brighten up any black winter ensemble.
All for a bargain price.
I left not only a very happy shopper with some fabulous shoes, I left feeling very mature, sensible and grown up.
In addition to my shoes purchases (and one or two clothing pieces)… I had actually purchased some amazing new pots and pans to further develop my culinary skills.
Black Friday – i love thee.
Until next year.
|Ev xo
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