A Little Bit Of Sparkle - My Picks for Christmas presents and stocking fillers.

Honestly... I don't spend a lot of money on line, I might spend a lot of time browsing and often fill up the shopping cart but then realise I have too much in it and end up emptying it :(.  However, I have done a little bit of spending on ASOS this week and excited about my parcel arriving.  I bought a gorgeous silver dress for Christmas, a smart T shirt, a camisole and a bracelet all for around total NZ$150 with free shipping. ASOS have free shipping for 6-12 day delivery, if you need your item to wear for the weekend, there is a 4 day option which you can pay extra for.


I am not affiliated with ASOS, it's just that Christmas is looming, they do have a sale and they have some great fashion, gifts and other goodies. The dress I bought comes in a Petite size, something I have trouble finding in NZ. ASOS site is fab, you can even see your item modelled on the catwalk. Honestly I could spend hours on there browsing. Their service is excellent, I only ordered yesterday but today have an email saying my parcel has been shipped and then a link to be able to track it. I will share my goodies with you when they arrive and let you know what I think about their total service.  Meanwhile here are a few of my Christmas gift ideas. If you click on the links below they will direct you the product... that is if you feel inclined to be wearing silver nails this Thanksgiving/Christmas. If the stray "male"  has made it to my blog, I am sure you'd be a hit with your wife, girlfriend or mum (hint hint!!...well, I do have two sons) with the gorgeous Juicy Couture earrings below.

1. Nars  Holiday polish 2011 -  British Pounds 13.50 from ASOS

2. Oasis bead cuff with jewel - On sale British Pounds 8.00 from ASOS

3. Nars holiday 2011 lip gloss - British Pounds 17.50 from ASOS

4. Juicy Couture heart huggie earrings -  British Pounds 45.00 from ASOS

5. Ted Baker, exclusive to ASOS gold & sliver 4 bow acrylic bangle - British pounds 45.00

6. O.P.I. Christmas shimmer collection - British pounds 10.50

Shoe Clips above from ASOS...you could also clip on the front of your shoe.

Also love this wrap bracelet with a topaz stone from ASOS UK Pounds 25.00

1. Michelle Mason silk satin T shirt - net a porter ...eeek!!! UK Pounds 216.00 (a little expensive for me)

2. ASOS metallic over sized bowler bag  - UK Pounds 32.00 on sale

3. ASOS crepe and leather tassel loafer - UK Pounds 40.00

Please note that these items were available at time of posting.

Poppy had her vaccination today, only one more to go then 
I can take her down the beach to meet other dogs.  She is growing fast and 
already sits, lies down and comes when she's called...Just hope she keeps up the good behaviour when she reaches her teen years!

Lee oxo 

and

Poppy 

Its Spring and I have sourced some pretty floral print items

Some of these sweet floral products come from newly discovered websites such as ASOS and old favourites such as etsy I will feature more on my "favourite websites" another time with these new discoveries.  ASOS even offer free shipping on their products, always a bonus! 

Unique hand printed stockings/socks in "seafoam" from Strathcona Stockings, US$28.00 (will deliver internationally) see their etsy shop for further details and products.

Rose print stockings from Strathcona Stockings,US$28.00

Floral sock in nude from Strathcona Stockings US$28.00

Waterbury crest curvy plus blouse in light blue US$29.99 from Shop Ruche 

Lady Catherine's floral dress from Shop Ruche US$45.99

We all need an emergency umbrella in NZ, especially with all this Spring rain.  Kath Kidson summer umbrella from ASOS ,UK Sterling 15.00 (ASOS have free worldwide delivery on their goods).

Lulu Guinness super-slim rose print umbrella from ASOS, UK Sterling 20.00

Neat little clutch bag by Max C London - floral leather panel clutch bag available at ASOS, UK Sterling 25.00

Livvy floral bow ballet pumps US$45.74 at ASOS. 

Had to pick these as my niece is called Livvy and I think she would love these.

Forever fold-able Indie flats in cream from Shop Ruche US$43.99

These gorgeous shoes above are Dries Van Noten from Mei Mei (New Zealand :))but are a whopping NZ$1,320. They are sequinned suede with a black ankle strap.  I just love them so had to include them, but we are talking, almost "Manolo Blahnik" and exceeding some Jimmy Choo prices here!  

Now these shoes are not flowery nor are they bargains but I think these are absolutely stunning, head turning heels. They are from Jimmy Choo's new range and I couldn't resist sharing them with you.  Dig deep in your pockets though these crystal mesh sandles are in Euro 1,495.00. They come in two colours, Ivory and Anthracite.

Thank you for spending time with me today. I am now considering braving, cold, windy Auckland to take my latest doggy sitting client (Louis) down to Mission Bay Beach before retiring to paint, and I promise you I wont be tottering down there in my Jimmy Choo's!

Hope you all have a wonderful day.

Lee  x