I am officially the worst person at keeping exciting things to myself. Case in point; this post was meant to go live on Saturday but I took the pictures this afternoon and knew I just had to share it now. Before I do though here's a bit of a story. I've been obsessed with all things Karen Walker for a long, long time. This probably stems from my Aunty who loved (and still does) Karen Walker clothing and would occasionally take me to her stores growing up. Anyway, over the years I started to collect some Karen Walker jewellery which I love and wear religiously. I even purchased a dress from her 'Hi There' collection to wear to my birthday party this year.

Recently I've done a bit of shopping; beauty, fashion and even reading supplies were all taken care of. Whenever I do a 'haul' I usually make a list of things I've purchased so I can write about them. This shopping definitely did not all happen at once! It was mainly done over the last couple of months. So what could I not leave the shops without recently? Keep reading..

I've been casting my eyes over the online retail heavens recently, in search of some things I just can't seem to find in the shops in Auckland and also to get ideas for friends upcoming birthdays. There are definitely some real gems around though, Topshop, here's looking at you. Here's a look at what's on my June lust list. Fairy Godmother, take note..

My birthday is coming up and I'm on the hunt for a nice party frock. I think this one is really pretty, especially with the lace. The Nars pencil is giving me Mac Lady Danger vibes and it'd be lovely in Winter. The bug necklace is really taking my fancy at the moment though. Despite my fear of most insects I love pieces of jewellery like this. My finger is hovering over the 'buy now' button for this one.

Given that the nights are definitely beginning to get a lot cooler and my jumpers have begun to emerge from drawers it seemed appropriate that I started to think about Winter outfits. After a quick glance through my wardrobe it came to my attention that I actually don't possess a great deal of Winter clothing. Before you know it I was hunting around the mecca that is online stores and compiled this list of items I'd quite like to join my wardrobe..


After mourning the end of the now sold out cat themed collection by Twenty Seven Names it seems to have become my mission to find fashion items that reference cats. I do love my tights in winter and these are just the cutest! I am also particularly lovestruck by that dress, the Parka which gives me Alexa Chung vibes and dusky pink shoes a la Kate Middleton.

Karen Walker showcased her latest collection at New York Fashion Week yesterday & already it is receiving high praise online. Maya Singer for Style.com notes that Walker had seriously de-fussed her looks, emphasizing clean silhouettes and solid colors, and though it was easy to imagine the typical young Walker fan wearing the collection's simple wrap vests or belted tunic dresses, you could also see a fashionably pared-down woman of any age falling for the allure in those looks. 

There are some stunning individual pieces in this collection like the floor length coats & full outfits as well. The English Rose vibes combined with Punk inspired pieces made this one of my favourite showcases since Sea Monsters. The new eyewear from the Forever collection accompanied these looks & it is also fantastic. The sunglasses seem inspired by Miu Miu & Iris Apfel, one of New York's iconic ladies of fashion.

Anyway, without further ado here are my favourite looks from the New Rose showcase;

Morning everyone! So as anyone who follows my Instagram (@nanawintour) will have realized by now, I'm a bit of a Christmas lover. The Sparkles, Gift Wrapping, Baking, Christmas Starbucks, Decorations & of course Gift Shopping make it one of the most enjoyable & exciting times of the year. It's also the beginning of Summer if you're in the Southern Hemisphere, like me, which just adds to the excitement.

So today I thought I'd compile a little gift guide for those of you who just aren't sure what to get for all the lovely girls in your life. There's something for Mum, your best friend, your sister-even your Nan. You may even find something you want for yourself too!

It's been a while since I've compiled a proper wishlist & the change of season seemed an appropriate time to start dreaming of new things again. There are definitely things on here which I won't ever dream of owning unless I win the lottery (ahem, Mulberry bag) but some I'd quite happily see joining my wardrobe & life in the not too distant future.

A little disclaimer: I love Karen Walker as a brand, her designs are always so gorgeous. Her jewellery & eyewear are just as stunning as her clothes. This is probably one of my most expensive wish lists to date but I genuinely love everything on it.  So this post is the epitome of 'maintaining a lifestyle I can't afford' but hey, a girl's allowed to dream, right?

There's no point denying it anymore. Winter is days away for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere. Now is the time to bring out big warm coats, scarves & practical, but always fashionable clothing. I've compiled a list of what I'd love to add to my wardrobe this winter. As always it's about investment pieces & classic designs which will last & not outdate as easily in years to come.

Lady Gaga sings of being addicted to a life of material, and as one of my dear friends would say, we want all the things. Isn't this sentiment true of many of us in the Western World? Each season I try to buy at least one new complete outfit and then a few key pieces. I tend to not buy into trends so much and instead favour classic pieces which can easily be worn again. With that in mind, here are some pieces I've found for Winter 2012 which, whether we like it or not is fast approaching the Southern Hemisphere.

The Fall 2012 shows of NYFW may be done and dusted for another year but I'm still in awe with the collections of these three designers in particular, and no doubt will be for some time to come yet!