the key to success is inspiration.

i'd just like to do a quick acknowledgement of two people in my life who have inspired me, through their blogs, to keep blogging. their beautiful personalities shine through the creative posts they come up with so often, and i'm addicted to checking both blogs, to make sure i haven't missed the latest post.

my cousin: addicted to her changeroom confessionals. so inspiring and amazing fashion sense.

my close friend: his quick wit and hilarious commentary on music NEVER fails to make me laugh.

x.

list love, part II.

my winter 2011 checklist, part II.

military coat.

slouchy blazer.

khaki anorak.

tailored shorts.

aviator jacket.

fur gloves.

chunky knits.

leather mini.

* all products are available from asos or sportsgirl.

list love.

my winter 2011 checklist, part one.

inspired hoisery.

animal print.

satchels.

oversized, black sunglasses.

black suede over the knee stilettos.

indigenous wonder.

samantha harris. the epitome of beautiful, and taking control of your life.

green eyes.

the kardashian sisters have been doing my head in. i am in love with them to an extent which is beyond the point of stalkerish, along with their sense of style, than i should be. but i've never been as in love as i am now. kourtney & kim take new york has begun, and not only is it filmed in my favourite place in the world, but it is filmed during winter, and let me tell you now, their style is beyond phenomenal. fur coats, knee high boots, fantastic leggings, animal print, birkin bags - they are my style envy this winter. yum.

as i said, beyond phenomenal.

ohsos.

recently, i was introduced to a website. i love this website so much, that since i found out about it, i have not spent a day on my computer without checking it out and seeing what was new. it's like fashion heaven. and it's cheap. and it's on trend. and it's got everything you could ever dream of. and it's cheap.

yes i said cheap twice. because it's necessary.

please go visit asos.

i'm buying my whole winter wardrobe from asos and their wondrous fashion finds.

and it stocks boys clothes too, so it's not discriminatory :)

shopaholic syndrome.

i have a confession to make. it's taken a long time to admit this, and not only to admit, but to accept that i actually like this side of me.

i am a fashion addict.

ugh i feel like a reaking fashionista trend follower just typing it, and it's cliched and makes me sound completely and utterly ditzy, but i love everything about clothing. that feeling when you're browsing through a shop, or online, and you set your eyes on that piece you've been dreaming about. you were never really sure what it was until now, and now that you've laid eyes on it, nothing will get in your way. and then there's the added bonus on the odd occasion, where it is on sale. and you just know you need to have it because you've already listed 5 things in your wardrobe which it would make look ten times BETTER.

no one can deny that when you have a fantastic outfit on, which makes you feel great, that you give off a self confidence like no other. it's why i'm happy that i love clothing and i don't feel guilty about buying myself new things.

i also have to admit, that everything is better when you learn about what you like, and match it with your body type. don't be afraid to ask your loved ones what they really think. i've come to understand that the two people i can trust wholeheartedly in my fashion decisions are my mum & boyfriend. they'll give it to me straight and i love that about them.

so the next time you're in the shops and having a dilemma about whether you should make a little splurge and buy something nice for yourself, do it. and don't feel guilty, you're just treating yourself for being you. xx