Budget vs Breaking the Bank - Polka dot dresses!

I love polka dot dresses, don't you? And this seasons all the high street is bursting at the seams with nautical spots and stripes! And for once I actually walk into a shop and like the majority of their collections (although I still can't afford it and I do see similar items on so many people, which I hate!). Luckily I already have my vintage polka dot day dress and my polka dot playsuit! So today I thought I should give you my budget and breaking the bank selection of polka dot dresses!

Budget Friendly

More New Look...

My favourite are the Henry Holland one and the New Look one. And really quite reasonable. (prices should be in £ not $, but the price is correct without converting, stupid widget)

Breaking the Bank Collection

More Spiegel...

Totally adore the edressme one, it is just so feminine and flirt.

Which is your favourite? What would you like me to do next for my Budget vs Breaking the Bank trend?

Don't forget to enter my giveaway, ending sunday!

Daisymay X

Purely Fashion! Alexander McQueen Fall 2010

This time I have decided to show you the Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear collection (although don't really think this is a true ready-to-wear collection as it is a little too flamboyant) This is all 16 looks from the collection and all pictures are from Style.com. This is a totally 50/50 collection. I love half of it and I hate half of it! But as it is his last collection it's a damn good one to go out on!

I love the colour of this outfit. The rich red with the beautiful gold gives it a very regal feeling. Although I do not understand this skirt at all. All the pleats make it look like a curtain pelmate. And is not all flattering to a womans shape. That said I love the top, even if the embroidery is a little OTT. I can see this going into highstreet with a printed fabric instead of embroidery. Plus how awesome are the metal wear boots! (Not so keen on his Mohicans but I suppose they are different.)

The skirt is the same as before so still not good. I really like the cut on the gold jacket but am not keen on the fabric used for the blouse under it.

I adore this outfit. The red is perfect against the gold material in the center. And the enlarged tulip shape is great. I would so wear this if it was just toned down a little. The over the knee leather boots make this outfit a little edgier.

Again the cut on this dress is beautiful and I really quite like the material he has used. Not so keen on the massive necklace against the whole outfit though. I like that he hasn't used a massive fancy belt to cinch the waist in as it would have been to much, with all the structural details on the dress.

This fabric is awful. That said the actual shape is quite good. I like how he balances the large side of the skirt with the one sleeve but I like I would have left out the Bird-of-Prey Glove.

This outfit is perfect. I want that Jacket and I want it now, and can I have it in a multitude of colours please!! So simple! So elegant!

Not getting this present like jacket. Does it feel like a gift box wrapping to anyone else? Plus fabric is awful again

Again this cape is amazing like the jacket before it and I would so wear this too!

This dress is beautiful and so elegant. ALthough the fabric looks a little heavy as if you would use it to upholster a sofa. But the actual pattern is lovely and I think the heavy duty fabric actually works to make this a more stand out piece.

This dress looks like something you would have seen in the latest Star Trek film on one of the Vulcan Elders. But that said it is beautiful almost etherial. I can't quite make out if it has a hood or some kind of cowl/drape on the back, either would work though! This dress is beautifully constructed and fits the model so perfectly on the waist. Its also highlighted by the structured pattern of the fabric

All of the above comments are also relevant to this dress to. It is simply stunning. Adore that structured neckline in contrast to the cascading floaty skirt.

Again I feel very similar about this dress as I did towards the other 2. I love the embroidery detail on the neckline of this one as well. Im not so sure on the overlap of the top half to the skirt part it looks a little unfinished?!?!

This one is more from the Star Wars realm. But is so beautiful. The fabric with just the gold trim is beautiful as it isn't to fussy for the large tulip again.

Regal again, love the cape not so keen on the dress a little too much glittery fuss for my liking!

Same skirt fitting at top, don't know what he was thinking. But I think the top is again beautiful, even though it has lots of fuss I don't think the outfit is overworked when it is paired with a plain skirt.

Amazed by the construction of this jacket. It looks like millions of gold leaves, beautiful. and the massive fishtail is stunning erupting from the bottom of the jacket. Gives this model a perfect hourglass figure.

So that is a very quickly typed review as I have to leave for work!

My playsuit never got made as I forgot the peddle to my machine (I am a complete idiot!!) But I have cut it all so will try and make it sometime in the next 2 very busy weeks!

Daisymay X

p.s. Don't forget this weeks competition. Link at the top right!

Best Necklaces from ASOS for under £25

I have been looking for some nice cute costume jewellery recently, so decided to do a quick post on my favourites from ASOS, all for under £25. I love so much of their stuff but having no money means I can't really buy anything to pricy! But I can still look, lol! So which is your favourite? (again all the prices are actually in £, but the widget I used is stupid!)

I actually did buy a very cute necklace and pair of earrings today, both with owls on! Only £3 each from Select (although not avaliable online)

I am going home tonight after I have seen the Rocky Horror Show and while I am home I am going to attempt to make this cute playsuit in some funky 70 retro fabric I bought yesterday. Wish me luck! I will show you the finished product when I am done.

Daisymay X

High Cloud Giveaway!

This weeks giveaway comes from the wonderful Susan Mack of High Cloud Gifts. She has kindly offered one of her beautiful dream catchers as this weeks prize. She also answered my usual questions so read below to find out a little more about her.

1. Whats your name and where do you come from?

My name is Susan Mack and my Indian Name is High Cloud.I come from a small country town in South Carolina.

2. How long have you been making your designs?

Since I was a child, I have always made crafts but the Indian crafts and Jewelry I began making in the late 80's.

3. Why did you name your shop It's 'High Cloud Gifts''?

I named my shop using my Indian Name.

4. Whats your favourite materials to work with?

I love working with leather. I enjoy the smell of leather. Unique and earthy, the scent keeps me focused.

5. Of your items which is your favourite?

Dream catchers are my favorite items to make. They are always different, no matter how many webs I make. Each is unique in pattern and design.

6. Where do you get your inspiration for your designs and also their names?

I love Native American Art. Sometime, It can be complex and other time simple. While I am sitting quietly, the ideas and directions will come to me. I feel guided when I am making the Native American crafts. Same is true with the names. Each name is given to me. It will "pop" into my head.

7. Do you have any formal training or did this start as a hobby?

I have never been taught, trained, or shown how to make these Native American crafts and jewelry. I became intrested in Native American art when a dear friend of mine had given me a dream catcher many years ago as a gift. She was going to teach me how to make a dream catcher but passed away before she had the oppertunity. Some how in spirit, she kept her promise. I guess this began as a hobby but quickly grew into a business.

8. Do you have any favourite etsy shops which you buy from?

I have many favorite shops. There is so much talent on Etsy.

9. What's your dream for 2010?

My dream for 2010 is that I hope my tribe will finally gain Federal recognition. The leaders of the tribe have struggled for so many years. It would be nice to see peace in their eyes.

10. What's you favourite flower?

Buttercup Daffodils are my favorite flowers. The little flowers are so delicate and cheerful

Onto the giveaway bit!

The same rules apply as before.

• You must be a follower (please tell me how you are following so I can check)
• You must visit High Cloud Gifts and comment on here as to what is your favourite item

Extra entries may be gained by

• Hearting your favourite item (1 entry)
• Adding High Cloud Gifts to your favourite etsy sellers (1 entry)
• Blogging/Twittering/Facebooking this giveaway (1 entry each)
• Buying something from High Cloud Gifts (5 entries)

Please provide links to your blog/twitter/facebook. And supply your etsy username.

You must post a separate comment for each one you qualify for so I can assign numbers to each comment, or they will not be counted as separate entries.

This competition will end at midnight GBT on 14th March!

Good luck