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Posted 27th April, 2010 by

So as I have previously stated, I am trying very hard to reduce my consumerism this year by only buying vintage or making it myself.  But being the avid online shopper I am (I think I would have been addicted to buying things out of catalogues if I lived in the 1920s), I just can’t stop browsing the endless aisles of of the world wide web for cuteness!  Here are some things that are taking my fancy and tempting me to break my resolution (okay I already have with a spree at ModCloth but you can blame Jessie G, the flame haired temptress from The Darling Buds of May for that.  She should have known I have no self control!).

1. Everybody on the Floral Necklace by Make Believe – The girls at Make Believe, Amber & Ebony, have been taking the fashion world by storm this year.  After their Ant!podium collect, everybody wants a piece of them, including me!  I love how this necklace is so chunky, yet so delicate.

2. Sock Garters by Swan Clothing on Etsy –  The lovely Mia Bella and I have a bit of a thing for socks.  Actually, I have a thing for socks, Mia Bella has a full blown obsession!  I saw these charmers featured on Style Bubble and have been craving them even since.  They are made with some recycle materials.  Does this make them okay to buy under my resolution? No?  Okay well I am buying them anyway *tthhhrrrippp*

3. Deluxe Cheese Making Kit by Urban Cheese Craft on Etsy – Okay so this is a weird thing to have in here amongst all the couture but hear me out.  I love cooking and baking, as you may have noticed and currently I am obsessed with Indian food, especially vegetarian dishes.  I could make my own paneer with this little baby.  I would have Paluk Paneer coming out my ears! mmmmm paneer…….

4. Bow-It-All Headband from ModCloth – This I am actually thinking about making.  I picked up some 12 ply wool the other day in just this shade.  It is such a charming alternative to a beanie/ beret don’t you think?

5. 1930’s Heeled Oxfords from Dance Store – I actually do need new dance shoes for Lindy Hoppin’ in.  I have just some plain old $10 tennis shoes at the moment. These would be just the thing for switching and suzi-qing.  I love the cut outs!

6. The Captain Dress by Bettie Page Clothing – It’s a sailor dress.  Do I need more reasons?  Didn’t think so.

7.  Stepping Out Blouse from BombnBelle Clothing on Etsy – I am obsessed with peach and coral at the moment.  This blouse is the perfect colour and it’s so cute to boot!  WAAAAAAANNNT!

8. Little Heart Tights from Tabio – I don’t think I will ever be able to show this website to Mia Bella for fear of her being overcome and getting a case of the faints.  I want these tights in beige quite a lot.  Also 2 or 7 other pairs.

I might start featuring this as a little regular thing yes? Kind of like a catharsis for me to get some of my online shopping needs satisfied by sharing them with you.

What about you poppets?  What’s your weakness?

xoxo
Clara

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