wednesday wishes 13

Topshop Jumper, Elle Collections, Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation, Erdem dress, 

I went shopping for the first time in what feels like ages today. I didn't buy anything, but boy is it nice to see the spring collections arriving in stores. It's so refreshing to see some colour and print around, and they've absolutely leaped upon the seventies trend, haven't they? I can't wait to wear dresses bare legged again, but in the meantime I'm pairing them with ribbed knee high socks in cream, grey, and claret shades. I'm also really loving cosy jumpers at the moment. This pink floral style instantly caught my eye on the Topshop site, because its colour is such a bright signifier that spring is approaching. Spring, however, also brings with it weddings. I've been invited to one in March, and I'm already panicking about what to wear. I haven't been to a wedding since I was a bridesmaid at my sister's when I was 14, so dressing for them is a new experience for me. Of course, it would be a much easier experience if I could just wear this beautiful Erdem gown. It's just absolutely perfect for the occasion. 

I think today saw the arrival of ELLE Collections (might have been yesterday). I've never bought a copy of the Collections book, but everyone seems pretty excited about it so I'm hoping to pick up a copy this week. I'm kind of intrigued to see what's in it. A more detailed analysis of trends? Because you get a season trend booklet with the latest issue, so I wonder what ELLE Collections brings. 

Talking of ELLE, you get a sachet of Chanel's latest foundation, Vitalumiera Aqua, in it. I don't ever usually use the sachets you get in magazines, but I've heard such good things about Chanel foundations I thought I'd give it ago. For once the colour actually matched my skin tone AND it's a really lovely foundation. It gives fairly good coverage if you build it up, and gives a really even, powdery finish which doesn't cling to the dry areas of my skin like most foundations do. I think Chanel foundations retail in the thirty pound area, so once I've used up my current one, I think I'll head to the Chanel counter asap. 

And finally, I'm wishing for some luck. I won't put why because I'm totally superstitious and will worry I've jinxed it, but if you've got some luck going - send it my way!

Happy Wednesday!