Kingdom Of Style

London Wears Pt2

Kingdom Of Style — 2013-05-21T08:40:00+01:00

So even though the weather gives us only tiny glimmers of hope that we might get a summer, my London purchases were almost exclusively white (with exception of a lovely COS jacket, which I showed you all here). I'm nothing if not optimistic.

The day we arrived in lovely London town, we had time to make the pilgrimage to Topshop Oxford Circus. I'd been in the shop no more than 20 minutes when I spotted this stunning silk Boutique dress with cream velvet panels. Take my money, please!

It's perfect, if somewhat fragile. I ended up having to return the one I bought in London and get a replacement as the velvet panels, which have kinda stupidly been left raw edged, unravelled past the stitching and started falling off. I loved it too much to give it up though, so this is number 2.

Underneath I am wearing a perfect white shirt from Monki, which is long at the back and short at the front. It's proving to be a very useful addition to my wardrobe already.

These Vagabond shoes arrived on my birthday, which was amazing timing on the part of Fedex. It also meant popping through to my next door neighbour, who'd taken the delivery, and somehow ended up drinking very strong cocktails and shots. Win, win.

I now can't wait for summer, or just dry weather, to wear these because they are pretty much amazing.

Topshop Boutique dress; Monki shirt and sunglasses; Vagabond shoes; Zara coat

I haven't quite committed to an entirely white outfit yet as my hair is at such a crappy length just now I just feel it needs covered with a beanie and I only possess two colours - neon yellow and black. I plan to rectify this soon, by adding a white one.

And socks and sandals - maybe all those old English men were right afterall...

Queen Michelle

light the way...

Kingdom Of Style — 2013-05-20T13:30:00+01:00

Perfect days are rare.

Perhaps that's what makes them so memorable and treasured.

Queen Michelle had one on Friday.

It was if all the forces in the universe came together to make sure she had the most perfect birthday. Even the weather was in on the fun, with blue skies and sunshine all the way.

There was also lots of crying, Queen Michelle and I cried, had some cake, opened presents and then cried some more. Prince B just shook his head, laughed at us and kept the tea coming.Even later that night, when I shared with Grande Empress GIllian what a lovely day she had had, we ended up crying in the car park.

It feels sligtly surreal that she is 40. How did that she get to be that age already! I didn't celebrate mine, I think I just wanted to pretend it wasn't happening.

Where oh where does the time go?

I spent the rest weekend feeling old and and also very cold. It will be officially summer before it even starts to feel like Spring here in The Kingdom. I've still to get my toes out and in the house I'm still schlepping around in sheepskin boots

So today like the old lady I am, I'm talking about slippers.

No really I am!

Slippers!

Gorgeous ballerina slippers, with a large bow on the front. These luxurious slippers have a velvet outer shell and crushed faux fur inner lining. How could things not feel better with these on your feet?

Pretty Pink Velvet Slippers £29.50

Then I found these, which made me laugh!

LED slippers. Slippers with little lights that shine brightly, lighting the way for you in the night.

Hideous but genius!

Automatic On/Off; Built-in weight and light sensor; Powerful LED lights; Lights items up to 25 feet away; High quality fleece; Comfortable non-slip soles.

Tomorrow while Queen Michelle shares another inspirational outfit post, I will be reviewing stairlifts!

Queen Marie

Alexander The Great

Kingdom Of Style — 2013-05-20T08:40:00+01:00

Firstly, let me me begin by sending everyone who wished me a happy birthday via here, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, a heart-felt thank you. It was the best birthday I have ever had. The day was absolutely perfect thanks to Prince B and Queen Marie.

Ok, you may recall we featured the brilliant competition run by Dazed Digital to win a £1000 online shopping spree at McQ, well whilst I was in London I got to do a little shopping spree of my own in the McQ shop, to see just how special the competition really was. And let me say this - if you won it, you are one lucky, lucky person!

I'd never had the opportunity to try on McQ until then and I was very much impressed by the quality of each piece. Everything I tried on was so beautifully made and would last many years to come.

I spent over an hour in the shop trying on things and finally settled on an amazing leather skirt and grey marl sweater. This is outfit is my idea of a classic and I've already worn it as an outfit a few times as well as the pieces individually.

Also, these shots were taken the day I turned 40, so what better way to celebrate being officially middle-aged than to wear a short leather skirt and high heels. Growing old disgracefully.

McQ skirt and sweatshirt; Barbara Bui heels; Triwa sunglasses; Topshop necklace

The skirt is made of beautifully thick but soft leather, which will be lush when it's really broken in and beginning to look properly lived in. So, if you are the fortunate winner and you happen to be a girl, I highly recommend this skirt. You won't need another leather skirt again for the rest of your life.

Queen Michelle