Ah, January, you nemesis to the monthly budget. Christmas has gone and so have the sales, and still, still, what would you know, there are pretty things to covet. Who woulda thunk it?
These Haku boots kill me. I keep launching on desperate internet searches to find something similar that I can actually justify spending out on this month but alas, I always have to concede that my search results just cannot live up to these beauties. One day, perhaps. One day.
I came across these adorable knitted sleep in rollers a few weeks back and can’t get over how cute they are. Plus, come on, any wetsetters know something that looks as comfortable as these must be a joy to sleep in. Sigh.
I only bought my first Luxulite brooch a couple months back but I now find myself checking her Etsy shop once a week just to make sure there’s nothing new I need. Spoiler alert: there pretty much always is. Dangerous!
Hearts and Found is a custom made Etsy shop I’ve reviewed before and I constantly check their newly released fabrics to see if there’s a new print I absolutely have to have made into a custom dress. Well, hello there, new Livewire print! I’ve been wanting to try their Grace dress for a while, and with this new fabric I think I’m finally going to have to put in my next order.
Pressed Powders collection
Colourpop make my all time favourite liquid lipstick, their Ultra Mattes, and finally they’re brought out their own line of pressed powder shadows. Since I’m all about everything matte, it’s their matte neutrals I’m most excited for, but with talk that they’re equivalent to MAC and Make Up Geek quality at only $5 a pan, I’m eager to give them a try.
Green Willow heels
I saw these green Willow Bettie Page shoes previewed at London Edge back at September and I’ve been thinking about them ever since. That green! Those leaf cut outs! That reasonable height, sturdy cone heel! Augh, too good. Cannot wait for them to begin popping up on stockists now that they’ve been released.
Miss Amy May 
I wish wish wish BAIT would sell in the UK, I love so many of their shoes!
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There’s a UK-based shop called Voluptuous Vintage that sell a fair selection of BAIT shoes, also Zulily sell them from time to time.
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I’ve seen them on Zulily–never the styles I want, , of course –but I’ve never come across that shop, so that’s a great tip, thank you!
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My pleasure … I’ve learned so much from your lovely website – I’m happy to share a bit in return. I just checked and Amazon.co.uk carries Tamaris shoes (well at least some). They also have a very nice Ballerina shoe that I love for many reasons, including because (I guess since they are leather) I can walk 3 kilometers in them, even day 1, and not have blisters all over my feet. thanks again for all the great info – all of you!
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Oh dear I do the same with Luxulite too, so many beauties to be tempted by!
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Once again, loving the info. Thanks! Not sure if you can find them in the UK, but Tamaris (here in Germany) has loads of ankle high boots – leather and reasonably priced. I bought the “Trigger” style and with a pair of warm socks gathered at the top of the boot/at the ankle, I feel fashionable, even with a knee length skirt. I also feel secure walking on icy sidewalks (more so than in my expensive Geox snow boots – go figure). Hope it helps! Happy fashion and 2017 to you and all the fab pinup gals. Erin in Munich
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Oooh, thanks for the tip! I’ll have to get searching to see if I can track down this brand at all in the UK 🙂
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You HAVE to get a pair of Haku’s! Ahhh! I hope someone in the UK stocks them for you – they’re magical!!
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they do look fabulous SaraLily! (but the heel … I do a lot of walking here in Munich and my lower back just says ouch. Oh to be 27 again 🙂 Next time in the fabulous UK, I’ll look for a place where I can try them on. cheers 🙂
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I kind of wince at the idea of how expensive they’d probably be stocked here in the UK, but honestly it would work out about the same as paying the international delivery and fees to buy from abroad. Sigh. It was probably not meant to be.
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