Bones 'N Beads

White Shirt - Primark // Denim Skater Skirt - boohoo.com // Spotty Tights - H&M // White Cut-out Oxfords - New Look // Lace Headscarf - Vintage // Cross Design Bib Necklace - Cat Called Esteban Vintage 

On wednesday night I had the pleasure of attending the Rianna Phillips' AW13 press event held at 2202NQ, and had the opportunity to view all the awesome designs plus feast my eyes on her amazing mood boards! The venue is a rad basement with the most urban feel to it where for this week only you can find 'A Cat Called Esteban Vintage'. 

A Cat Called Esteban are an online vintage store with the most amazing collection of vibrant wind breakers and 80's shoulder pads! I picked up this necklace for only £18. I fell in love at first sight! The unique rose gold colour of the chain means it differs hugely from most of the brassy golds on the market atm and the bone effect enamel just gives the design a kind of cutesy gothic feel. (Cute and Goth? Really?...) I've been on a mission to build on my jewellery collection this month so doubly pleased with the buy!

Why not get online and check out A Cat Called Esteban for some super buys?! They even offer a 10% discount if you like their page! What's been your best vintage buy? Link me up in the comments box below - I'd love to check them all out!

Ria <3

Rianna Phillips - Designer Lust

Whilst browsing through the world of Lavish Alice yesterday, I thought the online boutique couldn't get any cooler. Their range of clothing rivals even the biggest high street brands and their shockingly low prices are second to none. I thought the store couldn't get any more perfect, until I found Rianna Phillips.

Photos from Lavish Alice

1. Mini Nuts & Bolts Flat Fabric Digital Multi Use Zipper

£20

2. Green Contrast Metallic Mini Multi Pouch Bag

£42

3. Square Geometric Flat Fabric Digital Multi Use Zipper 

Large - £48              Mini - £20

4. Diamond Flat Fabric Digital Multi Use Zipper

Large - £48              Mini - £20

A graduate from The Manchester School of Arts, Rianna Phillips established her luxury label in 2011, after working as a freelance print designer. The graphic accessories are completely home-grown and 100% original. You can get your mitts on the four above at Lavish Alice, or check out the full collection here.

What I love most about the site is the design notes which are included on each page. What a cute and quirky addition! - It really makes me feel included in the process. I feel like I can identify with the product knowing the story behind it's creation. Cool, huh?

Here are my favourites...

Darwin Iphone case - £24

Bellamack Multi Portfolio Clutch Bag - £63

Mint Pink Mini Clutch Bag - £32

Nerissa Digitally Printed Portfolio Clutch Bag - £48

Gatton Mini Clutch Bag - £36

Warrego Mini Clutch Bag - £36

Burleigh Iphone Case - £24

What's your favourite?

Ria <3

Photos from riannaphillips.com

I have a crush on Lavish Alice...

If your familiar with the online boutique, Lavish Alice, you'll already know about their amazing collection. You'll already know about the amazing prices and you'll know about their collaborations with brands such as 'Rock 'N Rose'. 

I discovered their site very recently whilst mulling through a list of UK based blogs on bloglovin, and in a second their range of quirky, cute and sophisticated styles stole my heart. The store offers free delivery, and free next day delivers on orders over £80, plus exclusive discounts for fans of their facebook page, so get on over there and hit 'like'!

That little corner of the interweb they call their own is a hive of cult prints, edgy cuts and on trend colours. Here's my favourites from their current collection...

Bright Blue Floral Contrast Jumper - £38

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Bright Blue Floral Contrast Trousers - £40

Cream Contrast Leather Look Gold Detail Oversized Clutch - £18

Tiger Face Silky Black Premium Peg Trouser Dungaree Jumpsuit - £50

Red & Gold Transparent Acrylic Box Clutch - £20

Navy Blue Chiffon Maxi Pinafore Waist Dress - £20

Rock 'N Rose Lita Vintage Cat Eye Sunnies in Tortoiseshell - £20

Black Suede and Black Rubber Sole Block Heel Ankle Boots - £28

Mustard & White Contrast Collar Sleeveless Dress - £44

Black & White Embroidered Floral Loose Bomber Jacket - £24

Rock 'N Rose Lexa Vintage Wishbone Ring - £10

Black Patent High Shine Block Heel Strapped Boots - £35

Red Silk Tapered Crop Trousers - £36

White Leather Studded Knuckle Duster Box Bag - £24

 Green Tartan Pinafore Sleeveless Cotton Skater Dress - £22

I cannot wait to get my hands on the Mustard & White Contrast Dress and the Navy Blue Maxi Pinafore Dress! 

I love a good collar and the dress is by far the cutest I'v seen in a long time, except perhaps Valentino's tapestry print mini, but at 1.5% of the price its a fab alternative! The pinafore dress is something I wouldn't usually go for but there's something so unique about the style that I can't help but fall head over heels for it. The little logical man in my mind is telling me that never in a million years will it suit my body shape, (short, curvy, unbalanced...), but that whimsical fairy - head full of dreams and wishes - is telling me to go for it! Suppose I could just send it back... 

I always did wear my heart on my sleeve!

Keep your eyes peeled for my follow up post on Rianna Phillips clutches - Stocked by Lavish Alice.

They are so perfect they deserve their own post!

Ria <3