Fifty shades of Berry

I've been inspired to take the hair dying plunge once again after many a discussion with my workbuddy Emily. She's going for inyerface orange-she's a braver lady than I! My hair's been a variety of shades in the past, I've been keeping it simple recently to try & give it a fighting chance to get healthy again! I'm going to go for a plummy red/purple this time round, perhaps a bit of a dip dye to start me off. We're off for to Rome for a few days next week, I'll get colouring once I'm back. Here's my inspiration, the first image is perfection!!

Here's a quick wishlist board I've whipped up in homage to the wondrous shades of Magenta. Winter be gone!!

Lana Gypsy Charm Necklace, Modcloth Ring, Alexis Bittar Drop Earrings, Natalie Schuterman Cuff, Alexis Bittar Stacked Ring, Sigerson Morrison wedge sandals, Mara Hoffman Beach Bag, Tom Ford Bruised Plum Lipstick, Rory Beca open back gown, Erdem appliqued top, Matthew Williamson landscape top, Samantha Chang bra, Mary Katrantzou leather skirt, Becksondergaard scarf, Matthew Williamson Printed gown

ooh one more thing, if anyone knows the correct term for this type of garment please let me know, is it a duster? I've been looking for a while now but ebay mostly throws up mens dressing gowns. Help!

All images via pinterest, I do not own any. ps If you get a chance, have a peek at Matthew Williamson's Pre AW14 show, WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW

Update

It's been so busy these past few days, always is this time of year isn't it? It was my Birthday on the 20th, I love having it so near Christmas but it definitely has it's drawbacks, makes it so hard to pack all the festivities in! Vural & I had a great day together, a late start then off to Borough market & a wander all down Southbank. We topped the day off with dinner & drinks in Islington then to the cinema to watch the latest Hobbit offering. If you're heading to Borough market any time soon I highly recommend trying to 'drunk cheese', incredible!! Had to buy a slab of the red wine infused goats cheese & I think I'll definitely be back sampling many of their other wares!

Vural bought me these beautiful flowers, roses & irises- my favourite, along with a whole array of unexpected presents! Coming home yesterday I was treated to more lovely bits for my Birthday!

I decided to treat myself to a few Birthday presents which I thought I'd share as they arrived just today. Wasn't surprised to see the sales already in full swing, there's some real bargains to be had- Asos has a huge discounted selection (as always!) & I snapped up these beauties as quickly as I could!

I bought a couple of bits from river island online & yesterday when I nipped into Manchester (miss it more here every time I come home!) I just had to have this kimono, down from £45 to £15, my sister got the stunning lime tiger one too. Sorry for the fuzzy snood pic, I look atrocious today! The beanie is from Zara, it's a lovely burgundy shade & Im going to embellish it as discussed months ago!

In other news I sanded & painted the table in our living room, I'm sure you're thrilled to hear! I'm actually very pleased with the results, not so happy about the state of my hands though, have been moisturising intensely since finishing it off at the weekend!

Nivea Q10, the best moisturiser hands down (sorry I had to!)

At our studio Christmas party last Weds we were given goodie bags, really sweet idea with these pretty personalised transfers on the front..

Inside was a great selection of make up, chocs & a really handy nailcare kit-perfect size to pop in my handbag.

Unfortunately this is all that's left of my lindt bunny, this was devoured almost immediately!

I'll leave everyone in peace now (until tomorrow possibly!), have a wonderful Christmas x