I've placed myself under a little shopping embargo.
I went through my wardrobe last week, which was quite frankly embarrassingly large.
Half of the things hidden away in the depths of chiffon had never even been worn & didn't fit me anymore.
Poor darlings never even saw the light of day!
So, after 3 car loads of clothes made their way to charity shops in the area I had a stern word with myself.
No. More. Shopping.
It was all going so well... until... I saw these babies!
Striped Topsiders from Sperry.
How could I say no?
They're ridiculously comfy & mildly adorable.
I'm never taking them off.
If you're in the UK you can get them here, if you're in America you can get them slightly cheaper, here.
Unfortunatly, while writing this post I spotted the same babies in PINK!
I went through my wardrobe last week, which was quite frankly embarrassingly large.
Half of the things hidden away in the depths of chiffon had never even been worn & didn't fit me anymore.
Poor darlings never even saw the light of day!
So, after 3 car loads of clothes made their way to charity shops in the area I had a stern word with myself.
No. More. Shopping.
It was all going so well... until... I saw these babies!
Striped Topsiders from Sperry.
How could I say no?
I'm never taking them off.
If you're in the UK you can get them here, if you're in America you can get them slightly cheaper, here.
Unfortunatly, while writing this post I spotted the same babies in PINK!
Oh god.
I can tell this shopping ban is going to be a bit of a struggle...
Ps. I apologise for photo quality, it was the best my little iPhone could muster & the red polkadot dress is an old favourite from Topshop.
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Gorgeous!
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I wish I could stop myself from shopping.. I work with new clothes deliveries every week though! Lovely blog you have, i'm a new follower :)
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Oooh I love them .. have to figure out where to get them in Germany ..
ReplyDeleteOh damn... do Office ship to Germany? x
Deleteyou'll get them via Zalando in Germany. They even have pink striped ones from above. The price is riddiculous compared to the US prices though but they're worth every penny. ;)
DeleteYou're basically a more fun Kate Middleton.
ReplyDeleteSorry but it's true. Bet she's a tory too.
You should do a blog sale next time you have a clear out!
ReplyDeleteI would seriously buy anything you own xx
I second this!
Deletei third it!!! sell your stuff on ebay??
DeleteOh I love the shoes! They would work with lots of different summer outfits. I agree with Kimberly's comment; next time a blog sale.
ReplyDeleteLou x
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Those shoes look fab, and so laid-back too! Hope your new clothes went to some happy customers :)
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I'm constantly amazed youre not American.
ReplyDeleteAre you?
Just a bit?
I want to marry you and have perfect preppy little babies in deck shoes and ralph lauren outfits.
ReplyDeleteIs that weird? Its all I want from life but I'm not alloud to say so because Im a boy.
Youre my dream girl.
This might be the cutest thing I've ever read.
DeleteYes, I absolutely will marry you, Anon.
These are divine! Charlotte. X
ReplyDeleteHi Rose,
ReplyDeleteWe look at your blog and twitter feed in our office not only because you are so smoking hot like the pulled pork that you did, but also because you recommend some great restaurants which we take our clients to.
We have a few questions we would like you to answer to get a better understanding of your life.
1) How did you come up with the idea to blog? (as it is a good blog)... Do you just live this awesome life?
2)Do you get all your clothes and food for free (from the stuff you review)
3) How do you keep so fit even though you eat such great food (we have collectively put on a stone since discovering the hot dog stand near our office)
and finally... 4) What is your actual day job?
oh, actually, one more 5) We know you are going to marry "Anon" above, but can you please marry us instead?
Thanks for your time to answer the above, Happy Easter.
I am not supposed to be be buying anything either ue to the cost of moving but these are too pretty--maybe they will just fall into my basket ;)
ReplyDeletewell those shoes are just LUSH. look like they will go with most things as well
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How do you do it Rose ? You always manage to look stunning ! I'm so jealous. Love this outfit, how are you not freezing ?
ReplyDeleteCute shoes. I am so jealous of your tan!
ReplyDeleteyou look lovely! and this shows really look very comfy! i love a navy look
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Wow, so beautiful!! I want them!!
ReplyDeleteDo the site ship also in Italy?
XOXO
Cami
www.paillettesandchampagne.com
I've been gradually reducing my ridiculous sized wardrobe and only spending what I make from selling some of the stuff on eBay, I feel much better about myself but my wardrobe isn't getting any smaller! Spending bans are tough, these are amazing, I can imagine them with so many spring and summer outfits!
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Possibly a bit of an odd question, but how tall are you?! Your legs always seem so slender and long even when you're not wearing heels! I have such envy! You always look amazing x
ReplyDeleteAh they're super cute, and I just love how you paired it with your dress:)Xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow. The pink ones are so adorable xx
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Sperry's are the best! I had mine for years, before I finally had to give them up. I've been on the search for new ones ever since and these may fit the bill! So cute.
ReplyDeleteAnd every girls wardrobe should be embarrassingly large...it's a rule:)
xoKylee
I want this!! Oh my, so beatiful! if i'm in Brazil... rs
ReplyDeletehugs!
Ahhh they look so comfy!
ReplyDeletei made myself stop shopping too! it's nearly impossible! love the sperry's!
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Oh Rose, I hear you. Living in a historic row house is charming, but the teensy closet space is a nightmare. Lump small space with my new found responsible spending, and the shopping had to go. One delightful mini remedy a highly recommend: a girlie night in. Have your friends over, and go through and let them make up new outfits with your things. I love doing this as they always put things together in ways I would never think of. Naturally, you do the same for them.
ReplyDeleteWas this a sponsored post like Rachel Phipps post about these shoes was today? Or just a massive councidence?
ReplyDeleteso adorable.
ReplyDeleteDo you know Bensimon shoes? french, stylish, comfy and fit with everything
T x
I'm SO in love with your outfit!! The red dress with those blue Sperry's make the perfect combination!!
ReplyDeleteokay, you are absolutely adorable!! i am wanting those sperry's, along with that polka dot dress :)
ReplyDeletexo TJ
gorgeous, casual look! I am so jealous about your bare legs, I would like to have such great weather here :)
ReplyDeleteLove that you decided to donate your "old" new clothes to charity!! That's awesome!!
ReplyDeleteHa, awesome - I actually posted about my brand new Sperry Top siders today too! http://www.rachelphipps.com/2012/04/spring-essentials-deck-shoes.html I love the ones you chose!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteLove those shoes! I kind of want a pair for summer. I really like it when guys wear Sperry shoes.
ReplyDeleteOh you naughty girl! It's just past payday and you're showing me shoes....this won't end well (well not for my bank account, at least!). adorable shoes!
ReplyDeletelove your outfit! i want those shoes!
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These are so cute!! I must have some!! I've been looking for the perfect pair of shoes for summer, I think this may be them! thank you :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, I made your slutty brownies a couple of months ago, and my boyfriend has now asked for a batch for his birthday next week, and my family want me to make some for easter for them all. They have been such a hit! And they are my favourite treat too. Amazing. Thank you!
x x x
those really are adorable on you! i love them in pink too :)
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This is so gorgeous! Love the polka dots xx
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Friend in Fashion
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I just came up with a great plan with 2 options: a. you move to new york or b. i move to london. Both end up with us being best friends because we're basically the same person. Good luck with your shopping ban...I've been trying for years!
ReplyDeleteThey look gorgeous!
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I don't typically like Sperry shoes, but these little striped ones are ADORABLE and they look perfect with your polka dot dress!!
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love the sperrys, love your blog!
ReplyDelete{ps do you know there's an option to redirect your page? so that people don't have to type in the "www" before londoner.me? we all know how troublesome threww w's can be...}
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i love these shoes, and i really love your style - i wish i could pull something like this off, but i always feel a bit silly, like i'm too dressed up if i wear something like this. make sense? anywho. you have inspired me to start trying though!
ReplyDeletethey are incredible! wish it was still sunny, hating england at the moment!
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ReplyDeleteJust be genuine. I feel like you're not entirely sure the girl would say yes and that's why you're looking for advice. Don't let the prom put pressure on you to ask her. If you really like this girl the best thing is get to know her first and if all goes well ask for some alone time in the form of coffee or something casual...
DeleteI know this probably doesn't help at all...but there's no outlandish thing I would recommend you to do in order to try and win her over. She should like you for you and that is to be yourself and if she doesn't then onto the next! If you ask one of your friend's to prom...you'll have more fun, be more comfortable and you'd still have an opportunity to flirt with your dream girl.
You seem to be ok with the possibility of rejection so maybe you should go for it! As you say what's the worst that could happen? Just between classes go get yourself a coffee (or juice or whatever) and get an extra one for her too and just ask her. Maybe you could write "prom?" on the side of the cup with a sharpie like they do in starbucks (when they write your name) and say "aw sorry I think they spelt your name wrong"... that way if it fails miserably you can laugh it off.
Whatever you decide to do just be yourself and be genuine cos that is the most important thing for a girl and if she happens to say no the best thing you can do is be gracious and let it brush off you with a big smile and a "can't blame a guy for trying". It's not the end of the world and at least you put yourself out there and if she says yes do a little dance...(joke). This advice is all over the place but whatever you decide to do - Good Luck!
Mike!
DeleteIt's rare that a guy just straight asks someone out. Girls appreciate it and you seem so sweet. Just ask her after class in the hallway when she's alone:
Hey do you have someone to go to prom? We could have dinner before, what do you think?
It'll go great--she'll be flattered. (It's not about you if she doesn't say yes-but that's a worst case scenario)
Best,
H
@the first reply
DeleteI was laughing after your reply.. I love the "oh well, doesn't matter; at least I got a laugh" attitude.
Today we sat down at a Starbucks and I bought a juice. I even offered to buy her one! (she wasn't thirsty) If I only knew then what I know now...
@H
That's what I was initially intending on. Maybe just a quick little spur of the moment thing.
I've been tossing around the idea of asking her through a game of hangman, as that's what we do when we don't pay attention in the back of class. I just hope she doesn't kill the hangman; I'll probably have to give him a mustache and glasses before I let her give up! (not that I'd need too, she's really good at hangman)
Thanks for the replies!
Although, I hear news that someone else may be asking her, so I'm running out of time.
I'm just gonna wing it on Wednesday and hope for the best. Gotta act quickly!
Wish me luck,
Mike
Or maybe I'll just do this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DYHlL88EGk
DeleteHi Mike,
DeleteThere is nothing better than good manners, clearly you have them!
At my friemd's wedding I sat next to a guy that i have liked for a long time (I'm 37 - I am talking years!). As I left, he said to me that it was 'an honour to sit next to you at dinner'.
In my mind that compliment was the most gennuine, sincere remark a man has ever said to me - be sincere. Invite her the the prom, be polite but not too over complimentary - say the one thing that will stay in her mind - something that other males wouldn't comment on.
Good luck - if she says no, then smile and thank her anyway... you may yet be able to work from there.
Have a great prom!
Hangman sounds like a really cute idea, especially if you play it together all the time.
DeleteAlthough I do love the starbucks idea! Maybe you could take her one to class?
Hey Rose - shopping embargo... mmmmm. Never works - it is always the shoes that break the deal!!! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteHi Rose, my little sisters 17th birthday is coming up, and she has left me in charge of ideas. Problem is I have no ideas!! Do you know of anywere good in London that a group of about 8 17yr old girls could go? maybe for lunch or dinner or something? Somewere fun or cute or quirky? maybe a cafe for lunch? I am clueless about London even though I live here!! haha xxxx
ReplyDeleteIf that Mike comment is genuine it's the cutest thing on Earth.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those shoes! You are so tan, I really need to get out in the garden!xo
Haha, thank you :)
Deletehi Rose, I just have a question about the Prada handbag you are carrying. I've been thinking of indulging myself and that bag in tan looks like the one. Is the interior of the handbag comfortable in terms of pockets and zip closures, so everything doesn't get muddled up? I thought I'd ask you as you carry it off pretty well and it looks quite versatile. Thank you! - Dani
ReplyDeleteHi Dani,
DeleteIt's not bad, it has pockets on both sides but really it's just a big tote bag so if you don't like everything being flung in together it might not be for you.
Rose xx
Omgosh I have not seen the striped ones before! they are too cute! I love my topsiders too, I'm wearing them everyday way too comfy!
ReplyDelete<3 Kelly
Those sperries are adorable! I have some regular tan ones, but I've been looking for the perfect blue/white ones for ages!
ReplyDeleteMelanie
Just to let you know, there's 20% off these in ASOS until 9am tomorrow...
ReplyDeleteA valid excuse to get them in both colours? :-)
Oh those are pretty Sperry Topsiders. I like the red striped one :)
ReplyDeleteOh Rose, how I hate you just a little bit right now. I was on a shopping embargo also until I saw these while going through your blog! I think I'm getting a pair now :) ps. You look beautiful as always here!
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