List Mondays- Top 10 Watches

Was your New Years Resolution something along the lines of “this year I will be more organised” or “to be more punctual”?

Well if it was (or you are looking for a reason to splurge or y'know you just need a new watch) then here are some watch ideas for all budgets to help you keep fashionably track of time.
Just click on the links for more information on the watches:

(Clockwise from top left)

1. Toy Watch- This Skelton Watch has to be my favourite, you can see all the mechanisms for the watch through the clear casing. Pretty amazing hmm?

2. Ice Watch- This awesome chunky purple watch is from the new Winter collection.

3. Michael Kors- This watch is called "Sparkle and Glitz" for a reason, check out the pretty crystals.

4. Topman- Yes this is technically a mans watch but this cool red watch is only £49 and would look amazing on my wrist if I do say so myself.

5.Chanel- I couldnt resist adding one of these luze designer watches to the list, even though obviously they are out of my budget.

6. Swatch- This fabulous white watch is called "Sign in the Sky" and I can guarantee it will add some bling to your wrist haha.

(Clockwise from top left)

7. Ice Watch- Definitely a very pretty and pink watch (one of my best friends has it actually which shows what a good choice it is as she has amazing style)

8. River Island- The cheapest one on the list at £19.99 this one is definitely value for money as it looks pretty similar to the other designer ones.

9. French Connection- A sleek black bracelet style watch from FCUK.

10. Rotary- Its a pocket watch. Yes I know. A pocket watch. Forgive me I couldnt resist.

Beth Ruby xoxo

List Mondays- Top 10 RTW Collections From Autumn Winter 2009

A post on my favourite collections from Spring Summer 2009 here (and also my roundup here) were very popular- and also very fun to compile- so I thought I would do another similar one here. But this time I am looking back at the best (or my personal favourites) from Autumn Winter 2009, with brand new contenders:

1. It was all Parisian gorgeousness including stunning LBD's and pretty draping at Lanvin complete with perfect shape and fit.

2. How could I possibly leave out the Louis Vuitton bunny ears that sparked their own unlikely trend.

3. Lust worthy sequins and silver sparkle at Balmain which proved that the shoulder pad trend was still going strong. (This was back when I still loved Balmain)

4. Pure and simple monochrome looks at Bottega Veneta with plenty of wardrobe staples to last you a life time.

5. Clinched in waists with a sprinkle of sequins were all the rage at Balenciaga.

6. Gorgeous prints and exquisite detailing at Jason Wu.

7. Donna Karen was all about the large statement necklaces, ankle boots and belted coats.

8. More beautiful floral prints from Erdem with quirky bubble hem shapes.

9. Christopher Kane just gets better and better. Here he went for strong structure and muted tones and let the detailing do the talking.

10. Full on elegance and glamour at Dolce and Gabbana with hyper coloured shaggy coats, huge ball gowns and lady like bags. Bows, frills and pearls were the icing on the cake.

Which was your favourite collection from Autumn Winter 2oo9?

I would love to hear your thoughts.

Beth xoxo

List Mondays- Top 10 Vogue Covers

1. Vogue Cover May 1963, modelled by Jean Shrimpton
2. Vogue Cover August 1949
3. Vogue Cover May 1966
4. Vogue Cover February 1995
5. Vogue Cover June 1934
6. Vogue Cover April 1952

7. Vogue Cover June 1962, modelled again by the gorgeous Jean Shrimpton

8. Vogue Cover August 1957

9. Vogue Cover June 1998

10. Vogue Cover June 1941

Which one is your favourite Vogue Cover?
Do you prefer the classic older ones from the archives or the newer ones?

(all photos found on vogue’s website in the archives section)

Beth xx

List Mondays- Top 10 Christmas Gifts

So I am going to start a series where every Monday I list my "top 10" something, basically because I love lists and it will hopefully guarantee I post something on here at least once a week (I am sure that my Blog Lovin' stats are going way downhill haha)

Starting us off here is "Top 10 Christmas Gifts"-I love the gift guides which pop up in magazines and online at this time of year- which will suit every friend that you have ;)

Which one are you?
I think I am the "Schizophrenic One" who wants them all:

1. The Creative One- Lomography Diana camera

2. The Fashionable One- Danny Roberts “Girls in Glasses” T-shirt

3. The Cool One- The Sartorialist by Scott Schuman

4. The Romantic One- Giles and Brother heart chained necklace from net a porter

5. The Organised One- Erdem and Smythson diary and notepads
6. The Quirky One- Lulu Guinness special Christmas edition iconic lips clutch
7. The Cute One- Fifi Lapin and Topshop charity birthday cards

8. The Funny One- Ugly Dolls
9. The Musical One- Tiny violin necklace from modcloth.com

10. The Special One- Bestie necklaces also from fredflare.com

Hope you all have a great week!
Beth xx

Bonjour!

Oh it has been too long blogging friends!
Can't believe I have only just got around to doing a post about my wonderful time in Brittany in France. It was so fun and I have decided I am always going to remember it for:

1. The overly friendly Frenchmen who kiss you enthusiastically on both cheeks and then vigorously shake your hand.

2. Being with lovely people. Emma (on the left in the last photo) and her family are so nice; they made me feel so at home.

3. Wearing my Eiffel Tower necklace the whole time I was there.

4. The cute little houses with pastel coloured doors and the adorable painted signs on street walls.

5. Staying up late and playing endless games of cards. Haha our games of ‘Slam’ got quite vicious.

6. Easting cheese. Lots of cheese. Camembert and Caprice especially.

7. This amazing shop which sold the loveliest things. They packaged the candle I bought there so beautifully (see the bag below)

8. Finishing the most amazing book on the way back. ‘The Outcast’ by Sadie Jones kept me sane on the hideous 10 hour ferry journey back home. Seriously one of the best books I have read this year and also it is her debut novel which makes this even more impressive.

Kisses, Beth xx