The Delicious List - 24/09/11

What I want right now:

1. Monica Vinader Bracelets

I'd wear this with a LBD or jeans and a white t-shirt.  Available from Liberty's of London.

2. Glitter!

I'm in love with everything sparkly, including these boots by Vivienne Westwood:

Amazing with jeans and a black polo-neck or equally a Barbour jacket as a (more trendy) alternative to Hunters!

3. White cotton pyjamas

Now the nights are colder again, I'm dreaming of purchasing some like these from La Perla:

More romantic than a silk baby-doll?

4. Small black bags

On my to-buy list:

Planetes by Longchamp, for day and night.

5. Baking!

The last thing I made:

Madeleines dipped in pink lemon icing - yum!

6. Vitamin C & Zinc

Something healthier this time...to boost immunity this winter. Take Redoxon supplements or alternatively consume alot of orange juice (favoured by Howard Hughes) and seafood.

Drink a glass morning and before bed.

7. Recycling Fashion

Not literally, although this is also a good idea, but wearing items I bought last year. I often think that lasting fashion goes in five-year cycles, and with the current state of the economy, I think this is a good thing...I'm glad I bought my mini fur stole last year now!

The version worn by Marilyn Monroe.

What's on your current trend radar?

Some more 90s pop...

This time on SoundCloud:

When Your Eyes Say It by sugarclouds

Me Singing...

...as promised:

The Delicious List

What's been on my mind (at least the fashion/style section) recently?

1. Black faux fur jackets

I'm in the process of looking for the perfect one for both evenings out and wearing during the day with boots.

2. Turquoise Loafers

This is probably a result of all the summer shows, but I think these would go perfectly with a pair of jeans and white jumper / breton top, no?

3. Burgundy Chords

Hee hee, something else to go with the turquoise loafers. These are going to be big this Autumn and I want to get in there before the rush.

4. Miss Dior Cherie

This was the first ever designer perfume I bought, and I still love it. I have others (D&G Blue, Rock & Rose by Valentino), but I'm feeling this one about now.

5. Dirty Dancing

I love this film, Jenifer Grey, the clothes, the dancing...

6. 90s Fashion

It's an absolute cert - the 90s are back. Just look at the above from the catwalk and compare to now! The colours, the shape of the clothing, the jackets and skirts. It's all coming back yay!! As someone who grew up in the 90s, I'm excited.

7. Black suede high-heeled boots

To go with jeans and jacket/coat, enough said on this one.

8. Navy & yellow

I'll thank Ricardo Tisci of Givenchy for this inspired colour combination. I'd like a jumper in both colours please, which will each go with the 6 Euro lilac, blue and yellow floral scarf I bought on holiday in Mallorca this year.

9. Scrunchies

Hmmm, maybe not worn quite this way, a la SJP, but definately in the hair. Scrunchies will soon be everywhere, wear them now!

10. Singing

I've always been a singer, but as I have much more spare time now, I'm getting much more into it again, so watch this space for video links.

Harry Potter: The Final Ending

Firstly, I would like to say that I know that I am not alone in what I share in this post. Quite the contrary, I know that there are many people who will feel exactly the same as I do. But this does not make it any less important to me, or indeed anyone else.
I grew up with Harry Potter. It has been part of my life since I was 13 years old, and for the past 11 years I have read and re-read those books so many times that one time I just stopped keeping track. When you empathise with a character so much that you feel like you have stepped into their world and spoken their lines, you cannot help it - it is like home, a comfort. For me, that was Hermione. At school, I was her; at university, possibly more so. I liked to be the best in all of my work, and yes, I was (and still am) bossy. But I was and am, terrified of failure, and I think that this also a hidden part of her character.

I have always treated the books and films as separate entities. The movies are thrilling, fun, the build-up and anticipation even more so. The books are where a part of my world resides. But the fact that the last film is upon us now is almost like reading the final book all over again: heartbreaking.  I remember feeling empty after reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I have a feeling that watching Dan, Rupert and Emma play out the final act will bring a similar notion.

Emma Watson has somewhat become an idol of mine. She is pure, and stays true to herself, which if a person can do is a huge feat, it is so easy to be swayed into doing things because other people want you to do them.

These pictures are from the recent Harper's Bazaar photoshoot. I think they represent both her external and internal beauty.

And from the beginning:

Thank you Emma and J K Rowling.